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Snow totals updated Tuesday by the state Department of Water Resources show the amount of water in the Sierra Nevada mountain's snowpack is at 92% of what's normal for this date. In December, heavy rain and snow left the state with 160% of its average snow water content.
All condemned inmates will be moved from San Quentin to other prisons within two years.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued an alert this week to urge consumers to be aware of fake COVID testing locations and websites popping up across the state.
Of the nearly 4,200 ransomware victims from 2020 and 2021 identified in a newly released report, 260 are in California, making the state the hardest hit in the nation.
With COVID infections fueled by the Omicron variant at a new high, labor unions and workers had called for its return so people who tested positive could afford to stay home.
Napa wineries and others hard-hit by massive wildfires in California's wine country and elsewhere will soon be able to tap into the state's insurance plan of last resort, officials said Friday.
According to state numbers, over 2.56 million acres burned in California wildfires last year.
In exchange for 450 hours of service, each student will receive $10,000 toward their education and can get academic credit for their work.
The White House on Friday earmarked $26.5 billion from last year's infrastructure bill to fix the nation's 15,000 crumbling bridges to help move goods across the country more efficiently and help ease the ongoing supply-chain crisis.
The settlement requires Navient to make $95 million in restitution payments of about $260 each to approximately 357,000 borrowers and cancel more than $1.7 billion in subprime private student loans owed by approximately 66,000 borrowers nationwide.
Doing so would cost the state about $523 million in revenue for things like roads and bridges.
According to the National Weather Service's Mark Jackson, all of California remains in the grips of a long-term drought, despite the very heavy rain that fell between Christmas and New Year's Day.
Here's a rundown of some of the new state laws addressing everything from stealthily removing condoms to handing out disposable packages of condiments.
It is also the first time that both Los Angeles County and the nine San Francisco Bay Area Counties all reported population declines.
Beginning Wednesday, masks will be mandatory in all indoor public settings across California.
A law aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in landfills and food waste was signed by then-Gov. Jerry Brown back in 2016 goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2022.
Since the rain season began Oct. 1, downtown Los Angeles has seen 0.71 inches of rain. That is well below the average of 1.68 inches of rain for this time of the year.
The switch won't happen immediately, but as of 2024, only electric mowers will be available for purchase in California, making it the first state in the nation to ban such sales in the fight against climate change.
While California boasts bustling cities, beautiful beaches, majestic mountains and excellent health care, it also comes at a high price. California is one of the most expensive places to live in the country, second only to Hawaii.
A smaller 9th Circuit panel last year ruled that the state's ban on magazines holding more than 10 bullets violates the U.S. Constitution's protection of the right to bear firearms.
Dozens of customers inadvertently hired the company to take their belongings cross-country, only to find out their items may be in storage and could be auctioned off.
The average price of gas in California hit $4.68 for a gallon of regular Monday, a new all-time state record.
Qualifying Californians can expect to see up to $600 from the second round of Golden State Stimulus checks.
After backing out of a high-profile trip to the World Climate Conference, rumors and conspiracy theories began to emerge online about the Governor's handling of the job.
Direct deposits of the second round of the Golden State Stimulus were issued between Sept. 1 and Oct. 31. However, a number of factors could have delayed those payments of up to $1,100, leaving some families in the lurch.
Adrian Kempe scored the only goal of the shootout in the second round, and the Los Angeles Kings tightened the Western Conference playoff race with a 3-2 win over the Nashville Predators.
Southern California residents are voicing their frustrations over the cost of tickets for the LA28 Olympic Games, which event organizers have billed as affordable, especially after getting early access last week.
José Soriano pitched eight dominant innings and the Los Angeles Angels got home runs from Zach Neto and Jo Adell in a 6-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves.
The LA Times report questioned whether Pratt lived in LA, a requirement for mayoral candidates. Pratt admitted that he moved to Santa Barbara after his house burned down in the Palisades Fire.
California gas prices are the nation's highest. The candidates in the 2026 governor's race weighed in on the role of state policy, global supply risks, refinery closures, and how each would address rising gas prices.
Southern California residents are voicing their frustrations over the cost of tickets for the LA28 Olympic Games, which event organizers have billed as affordable, especially after getting early access last week.
The LA Times report questioned whether Pratt lived in LA, a requirement for mayoral candidates. Pratt admitted that he moved to Santa Barbara after his house burned down in the Palisades Fire.
This is Michigan's second NCAA title in school history, and the win ends a 26-year national championship drought for the Big Ten.
A 61-year-old woman was killed early Sunday morning when she crashed off the side of a freeway in Riverside County, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Two Inland Empire teenagers, including the daughter of an Orange County firefighter, were hospitalized with severe injuries after they were involved in an off-roading accident in Utah last week.
Southern California residents are voicing their frustrations over the cost of tickets for the LA28 Olympic Games, which event organizers have billed as affordable, especially after getting early access last week.
The LA Times report questioned whether Pratt lived in LA, a requirement for mayoral candidates. Pratt admitted that he moved to Santa Barbara after his house burned down in the Palisades Fire.
The 76-year-old said he's honoring a lesser-known labor organizer who pre-dated Chavez -- Bert Corona. Moya said he originally wanted to honor Corona in the Jackson Street mural five years ago.
Annabelle Miller created a new game to help cut through the noise, teaching people how to spot fraud before it's too late. "The main thing you want to look out for with a scam is urgency," Miller explained at a recent presentation.
The Los Angeles teachers said they will strike if their union and LAUSD cannot reach a deal by April 14.
Two Inland Empire teenagers, including the daughter of an Orange County firefighter, were hospitalized with severe injuries after they were involved in an off-roading accident in Utah last week.
A man's suspicious death in Orange County led to a bust at an illegal gambling operation early Sunday morning, according to authorities.
With some non-citizens no longer eligible for Cal Fresh benefits, Orange County food banks are bracing for an influx of clients.
Honest drivers are now saving money after new cameras deterred toll violators from using the 91 Freeway's carpool lanes.
Renowned marine biologist Chris Lowe said the unusually warm winter has pushed young white sharks to Southern California's coastline.
A 61-year-old woman was killed early Sunday morning when she crashed off the side of a freeway in Riverside County, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Two Inland Empire teenagers, including the daughter of an Orange County firefighter, were hospitalized with severe injuries after they were involved in an off-roading accident in Utah last week.
A San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department deputy and an innocent driver were hospitalized after a crash stemming from a motorcycle pursuit in Fontana on Sunday.
A burglary suspect who allegedly stole from several people visiting the Riverside National Cemetery in recent months was arrested on Saturday following a pursuit, Riverside County deputies said.
A 27-year-old man was fatally shot late Saturday in the 45000 block of Castile Canyon Road, according to Riverside County deputies.
This is Michigan's second NCAA title in school history, and the win ends a 26-year national championship drought for the Big Ten.
Kawhi Leonard scored 26 points and the Los Angeles Clippers snapped a two-game skid by beating the Sacramento Kings 138-109 to improve their playoff positioning.
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
Officials said the incident does not appear to be an intentional act based on a preliminary investigation.
Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw and the 1996 U.S. Olympic women's basketball team will be enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame later this year.
The LA Times report questioned whether Pratt lived in LA, a requirement for mayoral candidates. Pratt admitted that he moved to Santa Barbara after his house burned down in the Palisades Fire.
The endorsement comes as two Republicans vie for the top two spots in June's primary election amid a crowded, split Democratic field.
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
The changes were likely to affect Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward, the No. 3 official at the Justice Department and Harmeet Dhillon, the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division.
The war shows no signs of slowing as Iran responds to airstrikes with attacks across the region.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Adrian Kempe scored the only goal of the shootout in the second round, and the Los Angeles Kings tightened the Western Conference playoff race with a 3-2 win over the Nashville Predators.
Southern California residents are voicing their frustrations over the cost of tickets for the LA28 Olympic Games, which event organizers have billed as affordable, especially after getting early access last week.
José Soriano pitched eight dominant innings and the Los Angeles Angels got home runs from Zach Neto and Jo Adell in a 6-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves.
This is Michigan's second NCAA title in school history, and the win ends a 26-year national championship drought for the Big Ten.
Dalton Rushing hit two solo home runs for his first career multihomer game and the Los Angeles Dodgers went deep five times to rout the Toronto Blue Jays 14-2 on Monday in a rematch of the 2025 World Series.
"Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Tori Spelling was involved in a two-car crash in Temecula on Thursday night, according to her manager and Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
Olivia Munn tells Tracy Smith about how she turned a symptomless Stage 1 breast cancer diagnosis into a mission to help other women.
Lesley Marin reports from DeForest Park in Long Beach, where an investigation into the discovery of human remains continues after they were found by a family doing an Easter egg hunt on Sunday.
Southern California residents are voicing their frustrations over the cost of tickets for the LA28 Olympic Games, which event organizers have billed as affordable, especially after getting early access last week. Laurie Perez reports.
Artemis II astronauts made history Monday as they took a trip around the moon and reached a maximum distance from Earth of 252,756 miles, passing the Apollo 13 record set in 1970 by over 4,000 miles. The Orion spacecraft's four-person crew has traveled farther from Earth than any humans in history. Gio Insignares reports.
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt lashed out against a story from the LA Times that questioned whether he is living within the city limits, a requirement for the election. Tom Wait reports.
Artist Abram Moya Jr. said he’s honoring a lesser-known labor organizer who pre-dated Chavez -- Bert Corona.
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.
