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LAX alone expects to see at least 200,000 daily travelers to pass through their terminals over the weekend. AAA expects Friday to be the busiest day of travel, as most freeways will experience double their normal volume.
On Friday, the LA City Council is scheduled to begin a process that could end with eminent domain in order to buy Hillside Villa Apartments, a 124-unit development in Chinatown, in an effort to keep some tenants housed amid rent increases by their landlord.
The raid of the junk pile and homeless encampment was granted after a viewer spotted a stolen van in previous coverage by CBSLA's Kristine Lazar.
Events will begin Friday evening and will span all three days featuring performances, artist meet-and-greets, food and beverages.
In all, 17 people were arrested, 55 firearms were confiscated and two pounds of fentanyl, cocaine and heroin were seized in the multi-year operation between several law enforcement agencies.
The vote took place earlier Thursday afternoon, where officials opted to end their efforts to widen the freeway, instead using the $750 million allocated to the project to improve communities bordering the 710.
Over the past seven, the county has averaged more than 4,200 per day.
Edith Nell Birden was last seen on Wednesday around 1 a.m. near the 3000 block of Adriatic Avenue.
The news comes with just under a month until the 2022 commencement, meaning students and families will be required to wear masks at any indoor graduation ceremonies.
The thefts have cost the district $581,000 so far, and have severely impacted the district's ability to transport students.
The robbery occurred a little after midnight, when the suspects entered the woman's home and stole several pieces of her property, including jewelry.
The movement comes in the wake of the horrific school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
The defendants allegedly brought truckloads of aluminum cans and plastic bottles from Arizona into California in order to redeem the recycling refund value of those items.
The multi-day celebration for the nation's Sea Services, held at the Port of Los Angeles, will coincide with New York's own Fleet Week celebration for the first time ever.
Jose Viera, 49, could face a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison when he's sentenced next March, the U.S. Attorney's Office said in a statement.
Allegations of abuse of women and girls by union leader Cesar Chavez were first reported by the New York Times on Wednesday.
Riverside police have arrested a man in connection with a deadly stabbing spree outside the Riverside courthouse last week.
Los Angeles County firefighters rescued a man who had fallen into a hole at a Pomona construction site on Wednesday afternoon.
Members from various unions, including the United Teachers Los Angeles union, are expected to attend the 4 p.m. "Fight for LA Rally" to fight for "just contracts."
An investigation details allegations that Cesar Chavez raped and abused women and girls while he was president of the United Farm Workers (UFW).
Los Angeles County firefighters rescued a man who had fallen into a hole at a Pomona construction site on Wednesday afternoon.
Members from various unions, including the United Teachers Los Angeles union, are expected to attend the 4 p.m. "Fight for LA Rally" to fight for "just contracts."
An investigation details allegations that Cesar Chavez raped and abused women and girls while he was president of the United Farm Workers (UFW).
The five-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist is set to perform at the Long Beach waterfront venue on August 1, with special guests 2 Chainz and The Game as part of the venue's inaugural season.
Aerial footage from the scene showed several wrecked cars and debris in the roadway.
One person was killed when a Westminster home was engulfed in flames on Tuesday night, according to the Orange County Fire Authority.
After Bill Kerwin's health saw a rapid decline while battling Stage 4 pancreatic cancer, 16 of his family's closest friends came together to make sure that he could see his daughter, Abbi, graduate from Huntington Beach High School with an early ceremony on Monday evening.
Federal officials appealed a judge's decision to dismiss a deportation case against Narciso Barranco, the father of three U.S. Marines in Orange County.
A Seal Beach woman in her 70s was hospitalized after she was hit by a young man on an electric motorcycle.
Investigators said Jose Angel Aguilar cut off his ankle monitor and escaped while attending classes at an Orange County community college.
Riverside police have arrested a man in connection with a deadly stabbing spree outside the Riverside courthouse last week.
After dozens of community members gathered to share their thoughts on whether or not the city of Ontario would rebuild the historic Jay Littleton Ball Park, which was destroyed by a fire in 2024, city council members opted to delay their vote for another day.
Two people were hospitalized after a fiery multi-car crash at a busy Jurupa Valley intersection on Tuesday afternoon.
A Temecula Valley High School student was hospitalized in critical condition after a crash just after school let out on Tuesday afternoon.
A 65-year-old man was struck and killed by a car while crossing the street in Long Beach last week, according to police.
A long-duration heat wave is taking shape over the western half of the U.S. and forecast to stick around in the days ahead.
Allegations of abuse of women and girls by union leader Cesar Chavez were first reported by the New York Times on Wednesday.
President Trump on Wednesday temporarily eased a century-old law that limits shippers from transporting energy products around the U.S.
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
President Trump on Wednesday temporarily eased a century-old law that limits shippers from transporting energy products around the U.S.
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino was pulled away from a high-profile role leading immigration raids in major U.S. cities, including Minneapolis, earlier this year.
U.S. intelligence has circulated to President Trump's inner circle that Iran's late supreme leader had misgivings about his son replacing him, viewing Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as not very bright.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News Saturday, Federal Communications Chair Brendan Carr doubled down on his warning that broadcast licenses could be revoked amid President Trump's criticisms of media coverage of the war in Iran.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Meal kit delivery firm HelloFresh will pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
With the help of her daughter and her 5th-grade class, CBS News California (KCAL) Investigative reporter Julie Watts investigates "Sephora Kids" concerns.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
LA County public health officials issued a bacteria warning at several beaches as a potentially record-breaking heat wave arrives in Southern California.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
A nonprofit that booked a Social Agent said it's a lot cheaper than hiring someone to do their social media full-time. A typical job runs about $200, with same-day delivery, and if clients already have footage, they can upload it and get a finished piece.
A California judge has tentatively stopped the state from canceling commercial licenses for more than 20,000 immigrant truck drivers.
The Fremont factory will still manufacture Model 3 and Y, but the space where Model S and X are made will instead focus on mass production of Tesla's Gen 3 Optimus robots.
About 30% of San Francisco was without power at the height of the outage, according to utility provider PG&E.
The DMV said it is giving Tesla Motors 60 days to address its misleading use of "autopilot," or it could have its dealer license temporarily suspended.
After dozens of community members gathered to share their thoughts on whether or not the city of Ontario would rebuild the historic Jay Littleton Ball Park, which was destroyed by a fire in 2024, city council members opted to delay their vote for another day.
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
The Spurs rallied from an early hole, then survived a late scare to beat the Clippers 119-115 and reach 50 wins for the first time since 2016-17.
Luka Doncic scored 36 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 100-92 win over the Houston Rockets on Monday night in the opener of a two-game series between teams fighting for Western Conference playoff position.
Alex Laferriere had a goal and two assists to lead the Los Angeles Kings to a 4-1 win over the New York Rangers on Monday night.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
The acclaimed filmmaker, who died in February at age 96, revolutionized the art of documentaries with such films as "Titicut Follies." In an interview recorded last year, the pioneering Wiseman talked about his unusual production methods aimed at capturing life.
Singer-songwriter John Mayer and film director-producer McG have teamed up to buy and renovate the legendary movie studio built by Charlie Chaplin, to preserve as a soundstage, recording studio, and a campus for artistic collaborations.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Dozens of classic cars hit the streets of La Habra for "Cruise Night," which perfectly coincided with the USPS's release of a series of stamps designed to honor California's vast Chicano and lowrider cultures.
Los Angeles County firefighters rescued a man who had fallen into a 15-foot hole at a Pomona construction site on Wednesday afternoon.
Ernest H. Harrison, GMCLA’s artistic director, talks about the chorus and its message.
The Southern California heat wave is in full effect on Wednesday. CBS LA Chief Meteorologist Paul Deanno reports.
Ernest H. Harrison, GMCLA’s artistic director, talks about the chorus and its message.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
