Poll: Big majority of Americans favor taking steps to reduce climate change
People who have experienced extreme weather are especially likely to say climate change needs to be addressed right away.
People who have experienced extreme weather are especially likely to say climate change needs to be addressed right away.
Climate change means wine could soon have a higher alcohol content — but spoil faster and smell worse.
The first six weeks of Canada's 2023 wildfire season put it on track to be its most destructive in history.
The Colorado River proposal from Arizona, California and Nevada aims to conserve at least 3 million acre-feet of water through the end of 2026.
The decision comes as salmon population approach record lows in some of the state's major rivers.
Governor Gavin Newsom is taking steps to make it easier for the state to save up the precipitation that has been slamming California.
In updated information released Thursday morning, the U.S. Drought Monitor determined more of California is officially out of an ongoing drought. That's an improvement over good news from last week.
As shifting weather patterns ground gondolas, a massive snow deficit in the Alps may leave Italy's most populous region gasping for water again this summer.
Back-to-back storms have dumped several inches of rain, filled Southern California reservoirs and added much-needed water to natural underground storage basins. Yet, experts are saying that we shouldn't assume any of it will cure our historic drought. Michele Gile reports
Experts say there are some early signs that California could fare better this year in terms of drought. The Southern Sierra has lots of snow and more storms are expected.
Compared to 2020, residents have steadily decreased their water usage beginning at 4% in May. Water usage steadily reduced in the following months: 11% in June, 14% in July and 15% in August and September. For perspective, the state average is 4%. Rina Nakano reports.
Tom Wait provides the latest on the lingering drought that has plagued California for the greater part of three years, speaking with several experts who provide their expectations and what the government is doing to help.
Dozens of popular crops, including corn and soybeans, have experienced heavy impacts as a result of the record-breaking drought and extreme weather plaguing California.
A CBS2 Investigation into some of Hollywood's biggest celebrities found many of them using more than their allotted amount of water and violating water district rules. In the two months since the investigation, have they gotten the message?
Tina Patel reports on the looming outdoor watering ban, which will prevent more than 4 million Los Angeles County residents from watering their lawns and gardens as MWD officials fix a leaking pipeline.
Marci Gonzalez reports on the impact that the drought in Southern California is having on farmers and local farmer's markets.
Lauren Pozen reports from Glendale, one of the Southern California regions being asked by officials at the Metropolitan Water District not to water outdoors for 15 days, starting September 6, while emergency repairs are made to 36 miles of pipeline.
Areas like the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District have invested in projects that turn recycled water into some of the purest drinking water.
With California set to lose 10% of its water supply by 2040, Gov. Gavin Newsom has urged water districts to craft new ways to pump up their water supplies. Joy Benedict reports.
The reservoir is now below 30% capacity.
Experts say climate change and drought have led to the lake dropping to its lowest level since it was full about 20 years ago.
Since the golf courses use recycled water they are not subject to the same watering restrictions as drinking water irrigation. Michele Gile Reports
Two and a half million Orange County residents get a majority of their water from an underground water basin.
CBS LA's Nicole Comstock reports on the ever-worsening drought conditions in California, and Governor Newsom's recent warning of statewide water restrictions if local efforts fail to cut down on waste.
As the drought worsens and as their water supply dwindles, residents in some of the richest parts of Los Angeles County will only be able to water their lawns once a week or face fines.
California Highway Patrol officers are in pursuit of a traffic violation suspect along the 210 Freeway in Santa Clarita.
Find out whether you can expect to see Apple AirPods on sale this year during Amazon's big Prime Day 2024 shopping event.
Save on a new Apple MacBook laptop with the best deals of the Memorial Day Weekend.
Easily expand your cooking capabilities without ever over- or under-cooking your food with a new range or oven.
Sherri Rasmussen's widower urged the state's parole board Tuesday to not grant parole for Stephanie Ilene Lazarus, who admitted to callously murdering the nurse.
California Highway Patrol officers are in pursuit of a traffic violation suspect along the 210 Freeway in Santa Clarita.
Sherri Rasmussen's widower urged the state's parole board Tuesday to not grant parole for Stephanie Ilene Lazarus, who admitted to callously murdering the nurse.
A man riding an LA Metro bus in Lynwood was stabbed Tuesday and officers took another man into custody, authorities said.
The autopsy report found trace amounts of ketamine in Perry's stomach, but the amount found in his bloodstream was the same as would be used in general anesthesia.
Jane Fonda Day in LA County is being moved to another day. Here's why.
California Highway Patrol officers are in pursuit of a traffic violation suspect along the 210 Freeway in Santa Clarita.
Sherri Rasmussen's widower urged the state's parole board Tuesday to not grant parole for Stephanie Ilene Lazarus, who admitted to callously murdering the nurse.
The autopsy report found trace amounts of ketamine in Perry's stomach, but the amount found in his bloodstream was the same as would be used in general anesthesia.
Two people were arrested after leading the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department on a brief high-speed chase in Norwalk Tuesday morning.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is warning residents to avoid swimming, surfing and playing in ocean waters at six area beaches due to high bacteria levels on Tuesday, May 21.
Because of their jobs, firefighters have a much higher risk of developing skin cancer, according to Dr. Steven Wang. That's why he's offering free screenings to current and retired firefighters.
Rhean Jalipa Fontanoza, 46, also a UPS employee, is accused of shooting and killing Expedito Cuesta De Leon, 50, as De Leon was on duty on May 16, in his work truck.
The ticket, which matched five numbers but missed the Powerball number, is worth $3,181,602, was sold at Q Quick Mart on N. Magnolia Avenue.
Protests at UC Irvine escalated Wednesday afternoon after demonstrators surrounded a lecture hall on campus.
Irvine police need help tracking down the driver who allegedly caused a deadly crash last Thursday.
The Jurupa Unified School District has reached a $360,000 settlement with the teacher who says she was wrongfully terminated because she refused to settle a set of specific directives that violated her religious beliefs.
Deputies also found a stolen Bobcat excavator and two skid steers on the property when they were dispatched to the same area days earlier.
Riverside County deputies are searching for 30-year-old Martin Perez Jr. after he fired shots at deputies during a pursuit in Jurupa Valley last week.
The remains were found near a property in the 11400 block of San Timoteo Road on Sunday.
The family of four is alleged to have carried out 10 retail thefts in Riverside, San Bernardino and Los Angeles Counties.
Thousands of guns once owned by law enforcement have been found at crime scenes, including at incidents in Southern California, an in-depth investigation has revealed.
"No teacher should have to lie as part of their job". Ross Palombo talks to a teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School who says he was told to lie about class attendance, which is how the state calculates funding from your tax dollars.
The CDC recommends that at least 95% of students have the MMR vaccine in order to lower the risk of measles outbreaks at their school, but a recent KCAL News investigation shows that hundreds of SoCal schools are well below that number.
For months, migrants have arrived in Los Angeles on controversial buses chartered from Texas. With a lack of coordination from the Lone Star state, community groups stepped in to help bring things under control and helped hundreds across Southern California.
KCAL senior reporter Ross Palombo gets an unprecedented look into the tactics the LAPD uses to stop retail theft.
Former President Donald Trump's defense rested its case at his "hush money" trial after calling two witnesses to the stand.
Cities that score well on U.S. News' annual ranking of best cities get high marks for economic criteria like value and job market.
ChatGPT disables AI voice after users say it sounds similar to Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson.
In the 1980s, Ivan Boesky helped prosecutors expose a massive insider trading scandal and bust "junk bond king" Michael Milken.
Red Lobster's owner has said the pandemic and rising costs hurt the seafood chain's financial performance.
Former President Donald Trump's defense rested its case at his "hush money" trial after calling two witnesses to the stand.
A video posted to Donald Trump's social media account included references to a "unified reich" among hypothetical news headlines depicting an election win by him in November.
Is the issue of abortion offsetting the drag on President Biden stemming from inflation nationally and immigration in a state like Arizona?
The former New York mayor was served after his 80th birthday celebration as he was walking to the car, a political adviser said.
Police released what they say was a suicide note left by Boeing whistleblower John Barnett.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
When, who and how much to tip is becoming more of a question in consumers' minds.
One in four college students says they have credit card debt, according to a new survey by U.S. News and World Report. And with interest rates topping 20 percent, those students could be in debt for years. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has more on the biggest mistakes college students are making with their credit cards.
Fewer than a third of Americans have a will. Experts say that could lead to confusion and money loss when someone dies without one. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has expert tips on who needs a will and how to create one.
Because of their jobs, firefighters have a much higher risk of developing skin cancer, according to Dr. Steven Wang. That's why he's offering free screenings to current and retired firefighters.
Health authorities are watching for signs the virus might be starting to accelerate again after a springtime lull in COVID rates.
Public Health officials are offering free hepatitis A vaccines to people experiencing homelessness.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
Recall includes yogurt pretzels and other confections sold by retailers such as Dollar General, HyVee, Target and Walmart.
Robotaxis are hitting the streets of Los Angeles.
Disney is seeking approval from local officials to expand its California theme park offerings over the next four decades.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
Southern California Edison will pay $80 million to settle claims on behalf of the U.S. Forest Service connected to a massive wildfire that destroyed more than a thousand homes and other structures in 2017.
As he closes in on the Republican presidential nomination, former President Donald Trump made a highly unusual stop.
Freddie Freeman's grand slam keyed a six-run third inning, Yoshinobu Yamamoto had a strong start and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their winning streak to four with a 6-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks Monday night.
Nolan Schanuel and Logan O'Hoppe both hit three-run homers and Jo Adell added a solo shot as the Los Angeles Angels jumped on Framber Valdez for seven runs in the fifth inning to power them to a 9-7 win over the Houston Astros Monday night.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired pitcher Yohan Ramírez from the New York Mets for cash.
Shohei Ohtani delivered his second major league walk-off hit, a two-out single in the 10th inning that sent the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 3-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
Angels right-hander José Soriano limited the Texas Rangers to one run while throwing a career-high 7 2/3 innings in a 4-1 series-clinching win.
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted a video on social media apologizing for his "inexcusable" behavior and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.
Most of the more than 35,000 workers at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, home of the company's first theme park, already have unions.
A six-footer with an ample black mustache, Dabney Coleman made his mark in numerous popular films.
The 2016 footage, which was obtained and published by CNN, appears to show the rap mogul hitting, dragging and kicking the singer known as Cassie.
Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik are reprising their roles from "Big Bang Theory" in part one of the "Young Sheldon" series finale.
Some pet owners say there is a false sense of security when using Rover.com after their pets were neglected in the care of sitters found on the site.
The LAPD and the DEA have confirmed they're working together to investigate the death of actor Matthew Perry. The Medical Examiner says Perry's cause of death was "the acute effects of ketamine." Investigators are reportedly looking into where Perry got the ketamine. Also, there is breaking news in Lynwood, where police are investigating a stabbing attack on a Metro bus. Plus, the defense has wrapped up its case in former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial. Your top stories at the top of the hour, weekdays at 2p, 3p, and 7p streaming on CBS News Los Angeles.
Demonstrators advocating for Palestinians in the war in Gaza descended upon a Cal State Long Beach Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday, calling on school officials to take action.
One victim is in critical condition after the suspect randomly attacked three tourists near 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica. KCAL’s Tina Patel has the latest.
Two men were taken into custody by LA County sheriff's deputies after leading police on a chase. The car they were in was allegedly stolen and they pulled over and jumped out before being arrested.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Shots from the second day of the JM Eagle LA Championship held at the Wilshire Country Club in the Palos Verdes Estates.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The Academy Awards will hand out filmmaking's top honor in 23 categories during the 2024 Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, starting at 7 p.m. Eastern, 4 p.m. PDT.
Shots from the PGA's Genesis Invitational golf tournament held at the Riviera Golf Club in the Pacific Palisades.