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Across the state, eligible people have had trouble getting appointments to get the vaccine, and sites have been hampered by dwindling supplies and a shortage of medically-trained volunteers and workers.
Gov. Gavin Newsom insisted Monday that the decision to lift the regional stay-at-home order was based on scientific projections of future hospital demand, rather than the looming possibility of a recall campaign.
The U.S. Labor Department says California received an additional 77,000 unemployment claims last week, compared to the week before. The number is so large, it accounts for more than a quarter of all such claims submitted nationally.
After now-President Joe Biden and now-Vice President Kamala Harris won the 2020 Presidential Election, Gov. Gavin Newsom chose Alex Padilla to represent California in the U.S. Senate.
According to Johns Hopkins University data, it took California six months to record 10,000 deaths. But the surge that started in October took California from 20,000 to 30,000 in barely one month's time.
The Employment Development Department said this week it has uncovered about 3.5 million "potentially fraudulent" claims related to the coronavirus unemployment relief program.
The California Department of Public Health issued an updated travel advisory Wednesday, urging residents to avoid non-essential travel that would take them more than 120 miles from home.
Millions of Californians struggling to make ends meet as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic could receive $600 in cash under the plan.
Sending military medical teams was California's Plan B after a request for the Navy's USNS Mercy Hospital ship was denied.
California topped its highest daily increase in the number of coronavirus cases this week, officials announced Wednesday.
With COVID-19 surging across California, the DMV has suspended behind-the-wheel drive tests for two weeks and are now offering online renewals for senior drivers.
Just over 71% of the homeless California population is living unsheltered, a new survey found.
The state's COVID-19 guidance changed Wednesday to say "playgrounds may remain open to facilitate physically distanced personal health and wellness through outdoor exercise."
California is joining the U.S. government and 48 states and districts in a lawsuit against Facebook, accusing the company of abusing its market power in social networking to crush smaller competitors.
California officials Tuesday sent out an emergency push notification to mobile phones statewide to notify residents about the stay-at-home order.
The new order – which will force the closure of all bars, wineries, and personal services like hair salons and barbershops – will affect regions that have reached 15% of ICU capacity. The order allows schools with waivers to stay open, along with "critical infrastructure."
On Tuesday, CIF said they did not expect to hear from public health officials on high school sports until after Jan. 1, 2021.
Because in-person visitation is still considered too risky, video visitation will begin the weekend of Nov. 28 and 29 at the California Institution for Men, Central California Women's Facility, and San Quentin, Mule Creek and Valley state prisons.
The revised guidance issued Monday states that residents "must wear face coverings when they are outside the home," unless they are more than six feet away from other people.
Some California assembly members faced criticism Tuesday for attending a four-day conference at a luxury hotel on Maui as the state urged residents to avoid non-essential out-of-state travel due to rising COVID-19 numbers.
While it's unclear what the reopening guidelines might entail, Gov. Gavin Newsom said that Disneyland and Universal Studios would have very different reopening plans than the state's smaller theme parks.
Preparing for the next step in the battle with COVID-19, Governor Gavin Newson Monday unveiled the framework for a massive statewide vaccine distribution network.
People with the MyShake earthquake warning app will get a test warning, and students in distance learning classes will also be encouraged to take part in the virtual drill, which will also be streamed live on Facebook.
New social distancing guidelines released by the state of California are prohibiting gatherings that include more than three households at any time.
Super Bowl LXI is being held at SoFi Stadium in 2027, marking the second time the Inglewood venue will host the big game since it was constructed in 2020.
An Altadena family who received two tickets on their RV from Los Angeles County Parking Enforcement officers while living outside of their home, which was burned in the Eaton Fire last January, says that they've been given more time to address their situation.
As the deadline approaches for Gov. Gavin Newsom's executive order mandating California state workers return to in-person work four days a week, there is a new bipartisan effort to change state law and allow the current telework structure to continue.
The Los Angeles city staff installed solar-powered lights in Lincoln Heights and Cypress Park to keep the neighborhoods bright and prevent copper wire theft.
Instagram's parent company Meta and Google's YouTube dispute claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
Super Bowl LXI is being held at SoFi Stadium in 2027, marking the second time the Inglewood venue will host the big game since it was constructed in 2020.
An Altadena family who received two tickets on their RV from Los Angeles County Parking Enforcement officers while living outside of their home, which was burned in the Eaton Fire last January, says that they've been given more time to address their situation.
As the deadline approaches for Gov. Gavin Newsom's executive order mandating California state workers return to in-person work four days a week, there is a new bipartisan effort to change state law and allow the current telework structure to continue.
Villa's Tacos, a beloved Los Angeles-based taqueria, made a guest appearance during the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday, putting an even larger spotlight on the restaurant already loved by Angelenos.
The Los Angeles city staff installed solar-powered lights in Lincoln Heights and Cypress Park to keep the neighborhoods bright and prevent copper wire theft.
Super Bowl LXI is being held at SoFi Stadium in 2027, marking the second time the Inglewood venue will host the big game since it was constructed in 2020.
An Altadena family who received two tickets on their RV from Los Angeles County Parking Enforcement officers while living outside of their home, which was burned in the Eaton Fire last January, says that they've been given more time to address their situation.
The Los Angeles city staff installed solar-powered lights in Lincoln Heights and Cypress Park to keep the neighborhoods bright and prevent copper wire theft.
A beloved Los Angeles taco shop, an Orange County boy being gifted a Grammy and a Southern California couple getting married on sports' biggest stage were among the ties connecting the Super Bowl halftime show to The Southland.
A teen was shot outside a Taco Bell, across the street from the North Hollywood High School.
A beloved Los Angeles taco shop, an Orange County boy being gifted a Grammy and a Southern California couple getting married on sports' biggest stage were among the ties connecting the Super Bowl halftime show to The Southland.
Showers are expected to hit most of Southern California on Tuesday afternoon.
A Garden Grove coffee shop was shut down by police last week for alleged illegal activity, which included several code violations for nudity and serving alcohol without a license.
Police say that all three victims were found suffering from gunshot wounds in the street outside of a house party late Saturday night.
The shooting happened at around 3:50 p.m. near W. McFadden Avenue and Graham Street, according to Santa Ana police.
A beloved Los Angeles taco shop, an Orange County boy being gifted a Grammy and a Southern California couple getting married on sports' biggest stage were among the ties connecting the Super Bowl halftime show to The Southland.
Showers are expected to hit most of Southern California on Tuesday afternoon.
A Chino family is demanding answers after their Nicaraguan mother, who was awaiting an outcome in her asylum case, was detained by federal immigration agents in January.
Health officials say that an unvaccinated minor visited the Walmart Supercenter in Ontario on Jan. 29.
Deputies say that the suspect had run from the spot of a hit-and-run crash before they tried to take him into custody.
Instagram's parent company Meta and Google's YouTube dispute claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
A federal judge has blocked a California law from going into effect that would ban federal immigration agents from covering their faces but they will still be required to wear clear identification showing their agency and badge number.
Kawhi Leonard had 41 points and eight rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the slumping Minnesota Timberwolves 115-96 on Sunday.
Team USA defended its Olympic figure skating team event gold medal on Sunday after Ilia "Quad God" ushered the team to victory at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots Sunday to win the 2026 Super Bowl.
As the deadline approaches for Gov. Gavin Newsom's executive order mandating California state workers return to in-person work four days a week, there is a new bipartisan effort to change state law and allow the current telework structure to continue.
A federal judge has blocked a California law from going into effect that would ban federal immigration agents from covering their faces but they will still be required to wear clear identification showing their agency and badge number.
President Trump criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess after he and other American athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics shared their thoughts on U.S. politics.
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
President Trump late Friday addressed a video posted to his social media account that included a racist depiction of Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, telling reporters he didn't see the part that showed the former president and first lady.
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.
Health officials say that an unvaccinated minor visited the Walmart Supercenter in Ontario on Jan. 29.
Health officials said that the traveler arrived at LAX's Tom Bradley International Airport Terminal on a Viva Aerobus Flight on Jan. 26.
Orange County health officials have confirmed their second measles case of 2026 in an international traveler who arrived in California at Los Angeles International Airport before visiting Disneyland and California Adventure last week.
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.
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.
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.
A beloved Los Angeles taco shop, an Orange County boy being gifted a Grammy and a Southern California couple getting married on sports' biggest stage were among the ties connecting the Super Bowl halftime show to The Southland.
Lindsey Vonn posted on Instagram a day after suffering a broken leg in a devastating crash at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
Villa's Tacos, a beloved Los Angeles-based taqueria, made a guest appearance during the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday, putting an even larger spotlight on the restaurant already loved by Angelenos.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Jazzy Davidson had 27 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists as the Trojans secured their fourth-straight win on the road on Sunday against Illinois.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Reactions poured in when Bad Bunny was named Super Bowl halftime headliner, with some praising and others criticizing the choice.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.
The Los Angeles Police Department initially arrested Captain Christopher Ramstead, 47, last week.
Joy Benedict reports from Altadena, where she speaks with the family who received two parking tickets last week for living outside of their home, which was damaged by the Eaton Fire last year.
Another round of rainy weather is coming to Southern California this week.
Creeks, fallen trees and steep terrain, nothing could stop LAPD's bloodhound Coco from finding a missing hiker in the Angeles National Forest. Lauren Pozen reports.
The Los Angeles city staff installed solar-powered lights in Lincoln Heights and Cypress Park to keep the neighborhoods bright and prevent copper wire theft. Jeff Nguyen 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.
