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An elderly couple who lost their home in the Eaton Fire was struggling to deal with insurance before their son stepped in. Now, he's using that experience to help others. Kristine Lazar reports.
A novelty plate reading "LUVSICK" sold by Zumiez matched the plate of a California woman's car.
The excitement of the start of a new school year can oftentimes come with a hefty price tag. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar takes you on a shopping spree while giving some tips on how to save some cash.
After a series of burglaries at construction sites in their neighborhood, a group of Westchester neighbors teamed up to catch a thief. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar shows us how they did it.
A retired Tustin Police Department detective talks about his My Family ID app and how it stores all things law enforcement would need to find a missing person -- children and seniors.
Tatiana Roberts, Chase Community manager, discusses romance scams and AI.
A North Hollywood locksmith kiosk owner is at risk of losing his business, as he is in the middle of a fight between landlord and the city.
National Motorists Association says that while a collection agency may request payment, it says nonpayment will not affect a person’s credit.
Alex Honadel, urban foraging teacher, talks about the practice of urban foraging with ethical and legal lessons.
The City of Westminster and a small business owner are in a battle over who should own a billboard off the 405 Freeway.
CARFAX estimates millions of vehicles on the road have had their odometers rolled back. And it's a lot easier to do than you think.
Researchers pored over more than 20,000 cable bills from consumers across the U.S. and found that many providers play tricks to keep your bill high. Consumer advocates are calling for reform.
Financial experts say now is the perfect time to improve your financial health. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has some tips to improve your finances.
It was one of the hottest holiday gifts last year, And sales are expected to top 12 billion by 2024. But could wearing a virtual-reality headset be putting users at risk of serious injury?
Most of us rely on customer reviews when shopping online. Here's what you need to be on the lookout for before trusting those online reviews.
Scammers could take advantage of your desperation with just a text.
Nancy Utovac, who volunteered almost every day for five years at a city shelter, doesn't blame the dog. She believes the animal was a victim of its environment and blames LA Animal Services for not controlling its stray population.
Thursday on the CBS2 News, A local special needs community is shocked. Their special education classes are being shut down. What do these cuts mean for students and why do some parents and teachers question this decision?
Jason Reid purchased his home last summer, but has been unable to move in because a tenant who lived there when he bought it has refused to leave, had the locks changed and is accused of illegally subletting the home.
Top gubernatorial candidates faced off in the CBS California Governor's Debate at Pomona College.
The singer is accused of killing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
A closer look at voters' views on issues in the primary for the California governor's race going into Tuesday's debate.
On the evening of June 8, 2025, a group of protestors downtown Los Angeles at the Main Street overpass of the 101 Freeway targeted law enforcement officers, essentially trapping them under the freeway overpass while throwing burning objects at them.
Around 10 a.m., lifeguards spotted an approximate 10-foot great white shark feeding on a sea lion carcass at Sunset Beach. "The shark was exhibiting aggressive behavior near shore," HB lifeguards wrote on social media.
On the evening of June 8, 2025, a group of protestors downtown Los Angeles at the Main Street overpass of the 101 Freeway targeted law enforcement officers, essentially trapping them under the freeway overpass while throwing burning objects at them.
Around 10 a.m., lifeguards spotted an approximate 10-foot great white shark feeding on a sea lion carcass at Sunset Beach. "The shark was exhibiting aggressive behavior near shore," HB lifeguards wrote on social media.
Deputy District Attorney Jonathan Chung said the Los Angeles County DA's Office is still waiting for autopsy reports for Rob and Michele Reiner.
Aerial footage showed several agents at a residence in the 30 block of Brisbane Court in Tustin.
Police reopened both directions of the 101 Freeway after a nearly five-hour operation with LAFD.
The crash happened at around 11:50 a.m. near Newland Street, police said.
Evacuation warnings were lifted on Sunday morning, firefighters said.
A bat found on the Fullerton College campus last week has tested positive for rabies, according to the Orange County Health Care Agency.
They're diagnosed with ADHD, dyslexia, and for 20-year-old Roberto Reyes and his older brother Jesus, it's autism. Their mother was desperate to find support when they were young.
Mallett managed to wave as she landed at the airport, transferring from a Las Vegas hospital to the UCI burn unit in Orange. She suffers from burns on over 40% of her body.
Menifee police are seeking help from the public in locating a hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a 59-year-old man in December 2025.
Just a week after the two-weekend Coachella Music Festival left Indio, the Empire Polo Club grounds were flooded by country music fans for Stagecoach. Police arrested 119 people during the three-day event, most of whom were arrested for possession of alcohol under 21 years of age.
A Chino man has sparked debate amongst his neighbors after removing the grass from his front yard and replacing it with a home garden.
The Stagecoach Music Festival was evacuated on Saturday night due to extreme winds blowing in the area.
A human skull was found in a remote part of Twentynine Palms by a hiker early Wednesday morning, deputies said.
The new format would add eight more at-large teams, and take eight more teams out of the main bracket for play-in games.
The regulatory agency issued the order after President Trump and first lady Melania Trump urged ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.
A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration's policy of making immigrants subject to mandatory ICE detention without bond, including those who have lived in the U.S. for years.
Former FBI Director James Comey is again facing federal charges after the government's previous case against him was dismissed.
Federal prosecutors charged 34 defendants across two indictments, alleging sports betting and mafia-linked rigged poker games.
Top gubernatorial candidates met onstage at the CBS California Governor's Debate on April 28. Here are the highlights.
A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration's policy of making immigrants subject to mandatory ICE detention without bond, including those who have lived in the U.S. for years.
Former FBI Director James Comey is again facing federal charges after the government's previous case against him was dismissed.
A closer look at voters' views on issues in the primary for the California governor's race going into Tuesday's debate.
Top candidates for California governor will face off in the CBS California Governor's Debate at 5:30 p.m. PST on Tuesday, April 28.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
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.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, 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.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
A home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.
More than a dozen cities and counties across California were given a "final warning" from state officials Wednesday, saying they have failed to properly plan for additional new homes amid the state's lack of affordable housing.
Javier Sanoja singled in the go-ahead run with two outs in the eighth inning, lifting the Miami Marlins over the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2.
Rookie Sam Antonnaci hit a tying triple with two outs in the ninth inning and Colson Montgomery had a winning single in the 10th, lifting the Chicago White Sox over Los Angeles 3-2 for a three-game sweep that extended the Angels' losing streak to six.
The Los Angeles Angels have recalled left-hander Mitch Farris from Triple-A Salt Lake and designated lefty Joey Lucchesi for assignment before their game in Chicago against the White Sox.
Leon Draisaitl scored a pair of goals and Evan Bouchard chipped in with three assists as the Edmonton Oilers staved off elimination by beating the Anaheim Ducks 4-1.
Janson Junk scattered three hits over six scoreless innings, pitching the Miami Marlins to a 2-1 win over Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Just a week after the two-weekend Coachella Music Festival left Indio, the Empire Polo Club grounds were flooded by country music fans for Stagecoach. Police arrested 119 people during the three-day event, most of whom were arrested for possession of alcohol under 21 years of age.
The Stagecoach Music Festival was evacuated on Saturday night due to extreme winds blowing in the area.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
During a court appearance on Thursday, Los Angeles County prosecutors said that singer D4vd, who was charged with murder in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, had a "significant amount" of child pornography on his cellphone.
Michael Tilson Thomas, the 12-time Grammy Award winning composer and famed conductor who led the San Francisco Symphony for a quarter century, has died.
Cathy Applefeld Olson, Hollywood & Mind founder, talks about the need for mental health support in the entertainment industry.
Larry Myers, Harbor Isle Surfboards shares the steps to making surfboards, offering lessons to help students make their own.
CBS LA Climatologist Marina Jurica explains winter weather whiplash in Los Angeles.
Georgia Dooley survived the Eaton Fire and returned home with her best friend of 50 years to a rebuilt home.
Maral Karaccusion, LA County Aging and Disabilities Department director, talks about county funding for senior services.
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.
