Girl Faces Cancer With Courage, Hope And Unyielding Love
Twelve-year-old Jessie Rees is fighting cancer, but she is not thinking about herself. Instead she is spreading happiness and hope to other children with cancer through her JoyJars.
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Twelve-year-old Jessie Rees is fighting cancer, but she is not thinking about herself. Instead she is spreading happiness and hope to other children with cancer through her JoyJars.
More than 1,000 former residents and neighbors of a Willowbrook Apartment complex are seeking environmental justice, claiming that their illnesses are related to contamination in the ground below.
With no basketball to coach, George Karl is tending to his other passion in life: fighting cancer, a disease he's beaten twice.
Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend pledged Friday to raise money to renovate part of the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center pediatric floor into a separate space for patients ages 15 to 25.
KCAL9's Sandra Mitchell concludes her three-part series on breast cancer -- "1 in 8", so named because one in eight American women will get breast cancer -- with a special interview and profile of Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Sheryl Crow.
Ricky Adams, a utility infielder on the Los Angeles Angels' 1982 Western Division championship team, died Friday after a long battle with cancer. He was 52.
Jennie Lim of The Maids and Lisa Pitkow, a breast cancer patient, visited KCAL9 Monday. The Maids has partnered with Cleaning for a Reason to offer housecleaning services to women battling cancer.
Larry Hagman has been diagnosed with cancer.
A reality star's margarita mix may give you more than a buzz. Critics say Bethenny Frankel's Skinnygirl Margarita contains a preservative that can cause cancer.
Patricia Wright is serving time for killing her husband, but to this day, she still claims that she is innocent. Now the 60-year-old has an even bigger battle -- cancer.
The Skin Cancer Foundation's Road to Healthy Skin Tour, presented by Aveeno and Rite Aid, has arrived here in Los Angeles.
A single mother receives a terrifying cancer diagnosis and doesn't know which way to turn.
A new study shows a connection between the height of a woman and her risk of developing cancer.
Los Angeles can expect high levels of UV exposure on Saturday.
The Dodgers are taking on their down state rivals this weekend...the Anaheim Angels.
After just a week in the hospital, 5-year-old Ruby Spencer is very familiar with tubes and swabs, but she would rather play with them on a doll than have it done to her.
Carl and Kathy Sorabella have vowed not to give up their fight despite the likelihood that any legal challenge to the firing would fall short.
The 2011 Amgen Tour of California is rolling into Thousand Oaks this weekend, and Amgen is honoring several cancer survivors as part of the celebration.
A loving couple, three beautiful kids and a faith as strong as any family can have -- that, in words, describes the Rees family.
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest malignancies there is, killing more than 95 percent who have it within five years of diagnosis.
The California Supreme Court has lifted legal deadlines for smokers who later develop diseases like lung cancer.
Governor Jerry Brown is home recovering from a procedure to remove a cancerous growth on the side of his nose.
Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones is seeking treatments for bipolar disorder, her publicist said Wednesday.
The federal government will pay $1.95 million to settle a lawsuit with the family of a now-deceased illegal immigrant who was denied medical care for cancer while in detention.
The number of cancer survivors in the United States is increasing by hundreds of thousands a year, and now includes roughly one in 20 adults.
The FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola will visit 30 FIFA Member Associations across 75 stops with more than 150 tour days.
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.
The board said renaming the holiday will honor the collective contributions of farm workers and their impact on communities, while also supporting survivors and condemning all forms of abuse.
The university defended the selection process but said concerns created a "significant distraction from the issues."
A little over 100 dogs were checked out, packed up and put on a plane on Tuesday morning to go to shelters in the Midwest.
The FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola will visit 30 FIFA Member Associations across 75 stops with more than 150 tour days.
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.
The board said renaming the holiday will honor the collective contributions of farm workers and their impact on communities, while also supporting survivors and condemning all forms of abuse.
The university defended the selection process but said concerns created a "significant distraction from the issues."
A little over 100 dogs were checked out, packed up and put on a plane on Tuesday morning to go to shelters in the Midwest.
The FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola will visit 30 FIFA Member Associations across 75 stops with more than 150 tour days.
The board said renaming the holiday will honor the collective contributions of farm workers and their impact on communities, while also supporting survivors and condemning all forms of abuse.
A little over 100 dogs were checked out, packed up and put on a plane on Tuesday morning to go to shelters in the Midwest.
After years of legal battles, dozens of Huntington Beach neighbors lost their backyards so sanitation crews could access an aging pipeline.
LA28 organizers on Monday unveiled the visual identity for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games as an homage to Southern California's superbloom of wildflowers.
Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve said rattlesnakes have been coming out to warm themselves in the early-year heat.
Bluey, Bingo and the Heeler family made their grand debut at Disneyland Park on Sunday, with the "Bluey's Best Day Ever" fan experience that transports visitors into the heart of the acclaimed animated series.
One person was killed when a Westminster home was engulfed in flames on Tuesday night, according to the Orange County Fire Authority.
After Bill Kerwin's health saw a rapid decline while battling Stage 4 pancreatic cancer, 16 of his family's closest friends came together to make sure that he could see his daughter, Abbi, graduate from Huntington Beach High School with an early ceremony on Monday evening.
Federal officials appealed a judge's decision to dismiss a deportation case against Narciso Barranco, the father of three U.S. Marines in Orange County.
More than 20 years after an investigation into a Moreno Valley homicide began, Riverside County deputies have finally made an arrest.
Authorities have arrested a man wanted in connection with a crash in Moreno Valley that killed a 25-year-old woman in January.
Two more people have been arrested in connection with a possible murder-for-hire that left a 30-year-old man dead at a Murrieta apartment complex in January, according to police.
Corona Police shot and killed a man accused of stabbing a woman to death inside an apartment Thurday morning.
LA County deputies also seized $1 million in cash during the two-month operation.
The Senate is closing in on a deal to fund the bulk of the Department of Homeland Security and end the partial government shutdown that has stretched for six weeks.
Daniss Jenkins scored a career-high 30 points, including six in the final 34 seconds, and the Detroit Pistons ended the Los Angeles Lakers' nine-game win streak with a 113-110 victory.
Dayton James Webber, a quadruple amputee and professional cornhole player, was arrested and charged with murder in Maryland.
A civil jury in California found 88-year-old Bill Cosby liable for drugging and sexually assaulting Donna Motsinger in 1972, and awarded her nearly $60 million.
The reclusive billionaire bought a majority stake in OnlyFans in 2018, growing the site into a major adult content platform.
The Senate is closing in on a deal to fund the bulk of the Department of Homeland Security and end the partial government shutdown that has stretched for six weeks.
A CBS News analysis of Los Angeles County hospice records found indications of fraud are growing. The House Oversight Committee is now investigating.
The Trump administration began deploying U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to some of the busiest airports in the country Monday morning.
The Supreme Court is considering a challenge to a Mississippi law that allows ballots that are postmarked by but received up to five days after Election Day to be counted.
President Trump said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will assist TSA agents at airports as delays and security staffing shortages continue to worsen.
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 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.
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.
Kawhi Leonard scored 28 points in 25 minutes and the Los Angeles Clippers pummeled the Milwaukee Bucks 129-96.
LA28 organizers on Monday unveiled the visual identity for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games as an homage to Southern California's superbloom of wildflowers.
Top-seeded UCLA powered past Oklahoma State and reached the Sweet 16 again with an 87-68 win.
Joyce Edwards had 23 points and 10 rebounds, Madina Okot added her 22nd double-double this season with 15 points and 15 rebounds, and top-seeded South Carolina advanced to its 12th straight Sweet 16 with a 101-61 victory over ninth-seeded Southern California in the women's NCAA Tournament.
Daniss Jenkins scored a career-high 30 points, including six in the final 34 seconds, and the Detroit Pistons ended the Los Angeles Lakers' nine-game win streak with a 113-110 victory.
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.
Bluey, Bingo and the Heeler family made their grand debut at Disneyland Park on Sunday, with the "Bluey's Best Day Ever" fan experience that transports visitors into the heart of the acclaimed animated series.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
David Harkey, IIHS president, shares some of the new technology that assists in vehicle safety, with more vehicles making the Top Safety Pick list.
A man was taken to a hospital after suffering a neck stab wound, Inglewood police are looking into a possible suspect.
Meaghan B Murphy, ChatGPT power user and mom, discusses how artificial intelligence is part of daily teen life.
Ruth Thomas, Chief Compensation Strategist at Payscale, discusses the Company's 2026 Gender Pay Gap Report, which shows that women continue to earn less than men.
Andrew Garber, counsel in the Brennan Center’s Voting Rights and Elections Program, joins us to discuss SCOTUS' oral arguments on mail-in ballots and how it may impact CA.
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.
