Study: Los Angeles Smog Pollution On The Decline
Los Angeles skies are less smoggy, a sign that emission-control strategies are working, new research has found.
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Los Angeles skies are less smoggy, a sign that emission-control strategies are working, new research has found.
Police on Hawaii's Big Island are looking for an Alaska man to question him about a strangled California woman he had been camping with before she died.
A former Delta Air Lines employee accused of using her security credentials to help a meth trafficking ring operate between California and Hawaii is changing her plea.
On Tuesday the council unanimously approved an environmental impact report for the oil drilling project proposed by E&B Natural Resources Management Corp.
Minimum-wage workers in California would see their first raises in six years under a bill that passed the state Assembly on Thursday.
Democrats in the state Legislature on Wednesday passed a series of firearms bills designed to reduce the chances for widespread carnage even as opponents warned that the measures would not keep weapons from those intent on committing horrific crimes.
A glimmer of hope has emerged for California's financially besieged court system with two legislative committees recommending restoration of $100 million in budget cuts to trial courts across the state.
The LAPD is searching for suspects in connection to a shooting that shattered a car's rear window in Pacoima Wednesday, shortly after gunfire in a separate incident resulted in the lockdown of a nearby elementary school.
The state Senate approved legislation Wednesday that would use California's tax policy in an attempt to pressure the Boy Scouts of America into fully accepting gay members.
People living in the U.S. illegally would be able to seek a California driver's license under a bill that passed the state Assembly.
California would take its first steps to protect the public from the increased use of unmanned aircraft under a bill approved by the state Senate.
Wal-Mart will pay $81.6 million after pleading guilty to criminal charges of improperly disposing of fertilizer, pesticides and other hazardous products that were pulled from stores in California and Missouri because of damaged packaging.
A dramatic drop in the Colorado River's water level could fuel a supply crisis in Southern California and throughout the Western United States, federal officials said Tuesday.
It's a common sight on the nation's beaches: among the sand, sea foam and gnarled kelp lay plastic bottles, bags and other garbage.
Federal law will require uninsured Americans to get coverage or pay a penalty beginning January 1, 2014.
The state's largest health insurers, including Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield and Kaiser Permanente, will be among 13 plans competing to provide coverage to millions of Californians through the state's new health exchange.
Heal the Bay released its annual Beach Report Card Thursday morning.
Residents were warned to stay away from the smoke when the blaze became a HazMat situation.
Nic Cendoya's arraignment was postponed Wednesday, but 20-year-old Nick Papageorge says his medical bills could cost $350,000.
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested for allegedly shooting of his father, an Orange County Reserve Deputy Sheriff.
A potential walkout among 13,000 workers at five University of California medical centers statewide next week has already prompted officials to cancel elective surgeries.
Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf is looking to hire more than 250 team members across California.
Inspiring Notes, a 501(c)3 organization, is the first of its kind in the valley, filling the gap left in elementary schools that have fewer opportunities to offer in-school music programs due to cutbacks.
A study that tracked California parolees has found no spike in arrests since responsibility for many ex-convicts shifted to local authorities under the state's prison realignment law.
Lottery fever? This might be a pandemic!
The chain started in Beverly Hills in 2005.
According to the department, the firefighter suffered a medical emergency and was taken to a local hospital, where thery were pronounced dead.
Los Angeles Police Department detectives said with help from the community, the 1 ½-year-old child located by officers on Dec. 28th has been identified, as well as his biological parents.
Marcus Alexander Muench Casanova, 19 of Seal Beach, died after falling about 500 feet on Mt. Baldy.
Despite a rainy forecast, plenty of New Year's Eve events are still on.
Rain was expected to hit the Los Angeles area by late Wednesday afternoon, with the heaviest to arrive overnight and Thursday morning.
The chain started in Beverly Hills in 2005.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said three bodies were located, but recovery operations remain underway.
According to the department, the firefighter suffered a medical emergency and was taken to a local hospital, where thery were pronounced dead.
Los Angeles Police Department detectives said with help from the community, the 1 ½-year-old child located by officers on Dec. 28th has been identified, as well as his biological parents.
According to the department, the firefighter suffered a medical emergency and was taken to a local hospital, where thery were pronounced dead.
Los Angeles Police Department detectives said with help from the community, the 1 ½-year-old child located by officers on Dec. 28th has been identified, as well as his biological parents.
The city of Pasadena is bracing for the possibility of lightning and thunder during the annual Rose Parade on New Year's Day.
Police need help identifying the child and reuniting him with his parents or guardians.
Long Beach police are now investigating the death of a 73-year-old man during a robbery in April as a homicide, they said in a news release on Tuesday.
The city of Fullerton has canceled its New Year's Eve celebrations due to forecasted rain and high winds expected as the city rings in 2026.
Rock music legend Sammy Hagar has donated $10,000 to a 12-year-old boy who was injured when a helicopter crashed on him in Huntington Beach in October.
It happened at around 10:23 p.m. on Saturday near S. Gilbert Street and Carol Drive, according to the Fullerton Police Department.
Police say that the shooting stemmed from a fight at a party on Friday night.
Southern California air quality regulators extended a no-burn alert for much of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
According to the department, the firefighter suffered a medical emergency and was taken to a local hospital, where thery were pronounced dead.
Search and rescue crews are searching for three hikers who were reported missing after heading out on Mt. Baldy on Monday morning, according to San Bernardino County authorities.
A San Bernardino County resident is recounting the intense moments that he watched his neighbor get rescued from their home by helicopter when it was overcome with flooding waters during the recent winter storm.
The driver was the only passenger in the car, deputies said.
Deputies arrested a 51-year-old man in connection with the 2006 shooting in Highgrove, according to a news release from the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
The body has not yet been identified, Texas officials said at a Tuesday news conference.
The 550-pound black bear has taken up residence in the crawlspace underneath Ken Johnson's home in California for a month.
Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of late President John F. Kennedy, has died after announcing a terminal cancer diagnosis in late November.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.
In light of a suit by immigrants groups, California says it will delay the revocations of 17,000 commercial driver's licenses despite a federal threat to withhold $160 million in funding.
The Kennedy Center board, whose members were appointed by President Trump, voted earlier this month to add his name to the building.
While many of the Minnesota day care centers in the video were cited and fined for safety violations, investigators previously found no evidence of fraud.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced President Trump will receive the Israel Prize for his work on peace negotiations.
Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan stated last week that, as President Trump seeks a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system's independence is paramount.
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.
Kawhi Leonard scored 33 points and the Los Angeles Clippers extended their winning streak to a season-best five games with a 131-90 victory over the Sacramento Kings.
LeBron James scored 17 points on his 41st birthday, but Cade Cunningham had 27 points and 11 assists while leading the Detroit Pistons to a 128-106 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Ken Seals passed for 258 yards and the game-winning touchdown in overtime as TCU rallied to beat No. 16 USC 30-27 in the Alamo Bowl.
Stefon Diggs, a star wide receiver with the New England Patriots, is facing criminal charges after an incident in Massachusetts earlier this month.
Macklin Celebrini became the third player to score 60 points this season with a goal and two assists in the San Jose Sharks' 5-4 victory over the Anaheim Ducks.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
The Grammy-winning artist Beyoncé became the fifth musician to achieve the wealth milestone, Forbes said Monday.
Rock music legend Sammy Hagar has donated $10,000 to a 12-year-old boy who was injured when a helicopter crashed on him in Huntington Beach in October.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
Star Trek fans had a chance to decorate the Rose Parade float for the iconic franchise's 60th Anniversary on Tuesday, marked with a special appearance from Star Trek: Starfleet Academy star Karim Diane. CBS LA reports.
The Mino Jiyu Gakuen Golden Bears marching band and cheer team from Osaka will be performing at the Rose Parade on New Year’s Day.
CHP Officer Katherine Hendry explains new laws for California drivers.
The West Coast’s largest, free NYE event at the Gloria Molina Grand Park, is preparing for rain and crowds in downtown LA.
Lori Zucker Briller, co-author of “Straight from the Grapevine: How to Crush Your Job Search,” encourages career goals to be part of New Year’s resolutions.
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.
