National Park Service to hike entrance fees for foreign visitors
The fee change for international visitors will impact 11 national parks, including the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Yosemite, according to the Interior Department.
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The fee change for international visitors will impact 11 national parks, including the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Yosemite, according to the Interior Department.
A man who drove his car off a steep 20-foot embankment at the edge of a parking lot in Death Valley National Park died of heat exposure later that day, the National Park Service says.
Park rangers suspect changing water levels and erosion from waves contributed to the demise of the "Double Arch" located in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
A 55-year-old man died while trying to hike Bright Angel Trail, which takes hikers from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon to the Colorado River.
"The gutsy girl grounded the guy with a gut," Fat Bear Week officials said of their newly-crowned "bear with the biggest beardonkadonk."
The portion of the New River impacted by the train derailment is part of a national park, and is believed to be older than the Appalachians.
Park visitors found the body of David Kelleher on Tuesday.
The two surviving kittens are being temporarily housed at the Orange County Zoo, National Parks Service spokeswoman Ana Beatriz Cholo said.
P-99 was captured on Sept. 8, according to a news release this week from the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. She is estimated to be about 2 to 3 years old and was found in the western portion of the Santa Monica Mountains.
The National Park Service mandated Monday that all visitors, employees and contractors must wear a mask inside NPS buildings and in crowded outdoor areas, regardless of vaccination status.
A recent stream survey has uncovered egg masses of the California red-legged frog at two sites – one in Los Angeles County and another in Ventura County.
The crossing is being built to give wildlife a way to traverse the 101 Freeway, and avoid being struck by any of the hundreds of thousands of vehicles that pass through the area daily.
The California Highway Patrol's West Valley division posted a photo on Facebook of what appears to be a young, uncollared mountain lion along the the eastbound 101 Freeway at Parkway Calabasas.
National Park Service biologists who have been studying the population for 18 years say this is the first time this many mountain lion dens have been found within such a short period of time.
The adult female bobcat, known as B-372, is the first in 23 years to have died from the effects of anticoagulant rat poisons. P-76 is the sixth collared mountain lion to die of uncontrolled internal bleeding, and the third in the past two years.
The National Park Service has been studying mountain lions in and around the Santa Monica Mountains since 2002.
P-56 was a male mountain lion between 4 and 5 years old, and had been living in the western Santa Monica Mountains south of the 101 Freeway. He was first caught and outfitted with a GPS tracking collar in April 2017.
A litter of four mountain lion kittens recently found in a remote area of the Santa Monica Mountains is suspected to be the result of their mother mating with her grandson, National Park Service researchers said.
The lion's cause of death is not known. According to National Park Service Ranger Kate Kuykendall, P-55's collar had failed to signal his death, and by the time biologists found his remains, they were already too decomposed to make a determination.
National Park Service researchers thrilled with the discovery that a rare species of frog is breeding in the Santa Monica Mountains hope the public will do its part to let nature take its course.
A vehicle struck the seven-month-old cub, known as P-52, on the 118 Freeway - the same freeway his mother was killed, the National Park Service says.
Hikers be warned – the National Park Service says it's now tarantula mating season.
Get a much-needed dose of nature this weekend at any of the four federally-protected green spaces within driving distance of Los Angeles in honor of the National Park Service's 100th anniversary.
National Park Service cameras have recently captured images of a black bear in Malibu Creek State Park in the Santa Monica Mountains, which hasn't had a resident bear population since the 1800s.
National Park Service researchers have found a "kitten caboodle" – two, actually – in the Santa Susana Mountains.
San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee was detained by Customs and Border Protection agents at LAX on Wednesday.
Ontario International Airport unveiled a new monument sign as officials rang in a "new era" of aviation in the Inland Empire and celebrated a decade of local control during an event on Wednesday.
Four people face more than four years in prison for a multi-million dollar heist at a Simi Valley jewelry store.
The man's body was found near the 1300 block of E. 120th Street at around 7:30 a.m., LA County deputies said.
After yet another notably sized earthquake struck near Indio overnight, following two days of seismic activity, renowned seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones says that even more temblors could head to the area due to its proximity to the San Andreas Fault system.
A CBP officer suffered unspecified injuries, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
When officers arrived at the home, they found a woman dead inside from blunt force trauma.
San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee was detained by Customs and Border Protection agents at LAX on Wednesday.
Ontario International Airport unveiled a new monument sign as officials rang in a "new era" of aviation in the Inland Empire and celebrated a decade of local control during an event on Wednesday.
Four people face more than four years in prison for a multi-million dollar heist at a Simi Valley jewelry store.
San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee was detained by Customs and Border Protection agents at LAX on Wednesday.
The man's body was found near the 1300 block of E. 120th Street at around 7:30 a.m., LA County deputies said.
"Sitting in traffic on the 405 is not our only choice anymore," LA Councilmember Nithya Raman said, as she and others gathered Wednesday to urge the Metro Board to move the Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project forward.
The highest chance of rain in Los Angeles and Ventura counties will be on Thursday morning through the evening, with some showers lingering into Friday morning.
When officers arrived at the home, they found a woman dead inside from blunt force trauma.
The shooting happened at around 11:30 p.m. at a home in the 4500 block of Scenario Drive, police said.
After several 7-Eleven stores were targeted by robbers overnight in Los Angeles and Orange counties, authorities are working to investigate if the incidents are connected.
Huntington Beach city officials on Sunday issued a warning to the public due to increased stingray activity along the shoreline in recent days.
Federal prosecutors charged a man who allegedly threatened to kill Vice President JD Vance during his Disneyland trip last year.
An Orange County man has been posting social media videos of car crashes in front of his house to hopefully spur safety changes at his Huntington Beach intersection.
Ontario International Airport unveiled a new monument sign as officials rang in a "new era" of aviation in the Inland Empire and celebrated a decade of local control during an event on Wednesday.
After yet another notably sized earthquake struck near Indio overnight, following two days of seismic activity, renowned seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones says that even more temblors could head to the area due to its proximity to the San Andreas Fault system.
A Corona family is outraged after learning that the hit-and-run driver who killed their son in 2020 is being released less than three years into her nine-year sentence.
Friends and family of 14-year-old Jeremy "Tank" Rosales, the boy who was fatally shot in Victorville last week, gathered on Monday to hold a candlelight vigil for their loved one.
A 4.9-magnitude earthquake and several aftershocks rattled the Inland Empire on Monday night, according to the United States Geological Survey.
ICE authorized its officers to enter homes without judicial warrants in the cases of people with deportation orders, a sweeping reversal of longstanding rules, according to a whistleblower complaint.
After returning to Joint Base Andrews, President Trump departed for Davos about one hour later aboard a second aircraft.
A judge has ordered that actor Timothy Busfield be released from jail during a detention hearing on child sex abuse charges.
Carlos Beltrán was a nine-time All-Star during his 20-year MLB career. Andruw Jones was a five-time All-Star and won 10 Gold Gloves.
The streaming service is sweetening its offer amid Paramount Skydance's hostile takeover bid for the Hollywood studio.
ICE authorized its officers to enter homes without judicial warrants in the cases of people with deportation orders, a sweeping reversal of longstanding rules, according to a whistleblower complaint.
After returning to Joint Base Andrews, President Trump departed for Davos about one hour later aboard a second aircraft.
President Trump has reshaped America's approach to foreign policy, pressured political enemies, downsized the federal workforce and prioritized deportations his first year in office.
A U.S. defense official confirmed some 1,500 active-duty soldiers, currently stationed in Alaska, are on standby for possible deployment to Minneapolis amid the city's protests.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem defended ongoing immigration operations in Minnesota, and said a federal judge's order limiting the tactics federal agents can use "didn't change anything."
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.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
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.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
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.
California is set to join a growing list of states banning the practice of cat declawing, under a new law taking effect in January.
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.
Waymo has begun offering autonomous robotaxi service using freeways for the first time in select cities in California and Arizona, the company announced.
San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee was detained by Customs and Border Protection agents at LAX on Wednesday.
Kevin Fiala had a goal and an assist, and Anton Forsberg made 28 saves after taking over for injured Darcy Kuemper in the Los Angeles Kings' 4-3 victory over the slumping New York Rangers.
Luka Doncic had 38 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied to beat the Denver Nuggets 115-107 on Tuesday night.
Tyler Bilodeau hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with eight seconds left, leading UCLA to a 69-67 win over No. 4 Purdue.
Matas Buzelis added 21 points, Ayo Dosunmu scored 18, and Kevin Huerter added 14. All three players made four 3s.
A judge has ordered that actor Timothy Busfield be released from jail during a detention hearing on child sex abuse charges.
Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress, was identified as the woman killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn.
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
A man accused of being a part of what's been described as the largest jewelry heist in the U.S. was deported as federal prosecutors gathered their case against him. The U.S. Attorney's Office said it was unaware that its immigration counterparts were deporting the man, according to court records.
An officer with the Department of Homeland Security fired shots at a man in Los Angeles County on Wednesday morning, and the man was later taken into custody, according to the department. Jasmine Viel reports.
After playing basketball overseas, Michael Ojo has made a name for himself as one of the top NBA photographers in the game.
CBS LA's Joy Benedict spoke to an Eaton Fire survivor who made it his mission to restore the beloved California poppy plants that once covered much of Altadena.
After yet another notably sized earthquake struck near Indio overnight, following two days of seismic activity, renowned seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones says that even more temblors could head to the area due to its proximity to the San Andreas Fault system. Zach Boetto reports.
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.
