What to know about the first day of spring
The first day of spring, also known as the vernal equinox, has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere on March 20, 2025.
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The first day of spring, also known as the vernal equinox, has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere on March 20, 2025.
U.S. officials said an unprecedented outbreak of invasive fruit flies that took hold in California last year has been eradicated.
On Saturday in San Francisco, local, state and federal leaders gathered to celebrate Caltrain's move to all-electric trains.
Removing the plastic now helps to stop it from degrading and shedding additional microplastics into the ocean, which can enter the food chain and eventually end up in the human body.
Trillions of periodical cicadas are emerging from the ground this spring, bringing with them their loud buzzing and molted exoskeletons. Here's where you will be able to see them.
People who have experienced extreme weather are especially likely to say climate change needs to be addressed right away.
Researchers called the contamination at Imperial Beach "a public health crisis," which has resulted in over 700 consecutive days of beach closures.
In the name of the environment and sustainability, the Starbucks disposable cup may be on its way to extinction.
The "technicolour" sea creature is usually found in the warmer waters of Spain and Portugal, but sea temperatures around the U.K. have been on the rise.
NASA's Landsat 9 satellite, which was launched in 2021 to capture images of Earth's land surface, sent back images of bright purple and green blooms in Carrizo Plain National Park.
Two fishers spotted the mammal near Portland's Columbia River.
The portion of the New River impacted by the train derailment is part of a national park, and is believed to be older than the Appalachians.
The train cars that went off the rails earlier this month in East Palestine, Ohio, were carrying several hazardous materials known to have potentially damaging health effects.
Researchers found multiple types of fishing nets, plastic bags and other debris in the stomach of a 60-ton sperm whale.
KCAL News Anchor Marci Gonzalez got a chance to see how some local stores are reimagining the way we shop.
The Los Angeles City Council voted Tuesday to ban nighttime public access to the Ballona Wetlands in an effort to protect environmentally sensitive areas around the area.
The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously on Friday to ban the drilling of new oil and gas wells and to phase out existing ones over the next 20 years.
The Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday it will consider adopting stricter rules on locomotive emissions in response to concerns by California regulators.
California voters are weighing whether to boost taxes on the rich to put more electric cars on the roads.
The donation, the largest the organization has ever received from an individual, comes as membership dropped in the pandemic.
A new report says "humans use as many ecological resources as if we lived on almost two Earths." Now, the planet is facing a "code red" situation.
Prosecutors said the man allegedly fed the 14-year-old Adderall so he could work through the night and then abandoned him on the side of an LA County freeway last year.
The violent crash left 52-year-old Tommie Simpson III dead at the scene on March 27, police said.
Deputies say that the 52-year-old Oxnard man was allegedly driving under the influence when he ran a stop sign and collided with a vehicle, killing two people and severely injuring another.
A former cellmate has previously claimed that the note was written by Epstein after a failed suicide attempt less than a month before his death.
An alleged hit-and-run driver who fled from the scene of a crash in Playa del Rey that killed a 25-year-old man and his 1-year-old nephew over the weekend was arrested on Wednesday, Los Angeles police said.
"Federal agents have taken control of MacArthur Park to execute federal arrest and search warrants targeting the notorious open-air drug market there," U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli said in a statement.
Prosecutors said the man allegedly fed the 14-year-old Adderall so he could work through the night and then abandoned him on the side of an LA County freeway last year.
The violent crash left 52-year-old Tommie Simpson III dead at the scene on March 27, police said.
Deputies say that the 52-year-old Oxnard man was allegedly driving under the influence when he ran a stop sign and collided with a vehicle, killing two people and severely injuring another.
A former cellmate has previously claimed that the note was written by Epstein after a failed suicide attempt less than a month before his death.
Prosecutors said the man allegedly fed the 14-year-old Adderall so he could work through the night and then abandoned him on the side of an LA County freeway last year.
The violent crash left 52-year-old Tommie Simpson III dead at the scene on March 27, police said.
An alleged hit-and-run driver who fled from the scene of a crash in Playa del Rey that killed a 25-year-old man and his 1-year-old nephew over the weekend was arrested on Wednesday, Los Angeles police said.
"Federal agents have taken control of MacArthur Park to execute federal arrest and search warrants targeting the notorious open-air drug market there," U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli said in a statement.
"We look forward to being a part of the Marina del Rey and Torrance communities and serving our customers with an amazing offering of great brands at great prices," said Gemma Lionello, president of Nordstrom Rack.
Some light showers could pass through Southern California overnight on Monday and Tuesday.
Following the Orange County death of victim Ed Ashman on Thursday, new charges of involuntary manslaughter for the teen's mother were announced by the DA on Friday.
Ocean experts say to expect more shark sightings through the summer. "It is gearing up to be a sharky summer," said Chris Lowe, the director of the Shark Lab at California State University, Long Beach.
The redesignation of All American Way to Charlie Kirk Way is "in honor of slain activist Charlie Kirk," according to Westminster City Council documents. The name change was approved by the city council in a 4–1 vote last fall.
The crash happened at around 11:50 a.m. near Newland Street, police said.
Deputies say that the 52-year-old Oxnard man was allegedly driving under the influence when he ran a stop sign and collided with a vehicle, killing two people and severely injuring another.
It is unclear what events led up to the shooting, but officials said they will be reviewing body-worn camera footage and privately recorded video shared on social media.
An 18-year-old man died on Sunday after losing control of his car and crashing on Highway 74 in Riverside County during a rainstorm on Sunday, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A downtown Riverside bar reopened on Tuesday after being closed for two weeks due to the damage caused by flooding when a vandal stole copper pipe from their plumbing system.
Over 100 people were arrested during a two-week investigation into child sex crimes in San Bernardino County, according to deputies.
A former cellmate has previously claimed that the note was written by Epstein after a failed suicide attempt less than a month before his death.
Ted Turner built a media empire that included cable channels CNN, TBS and TNT, and he owned the Atlanta Braves for 20 years.
The U.S. Coast Guard is trying to find the owners of a sailboat that may have been moored next to Lynette Hooker's vessel the night she disappeared in the Bahamas, marking a new development in the search for the missing Michigan woman.
Search and rescue efforts were still underway Tuesday after two U.S. Army soldiers went missing in the ocean off Morocco's southern coast over the weekend while off duty during a training exercise.
A federal judge on Monday sharply criticized the treatment of accused White House Correspondents' Dinner attacker Cole Allen, at one point apologizing to the defendant for what he saw as overly restrictive and punitive conditions in jail.
A former cellmate has previously claimed that the note was written by Epstein after a failed suicide attempt less than a month before his death.
A federal judge on Monday sharply criticized the treatment of accused White House Correspondents' Dinner attacker Cole Allen, at one point apologizing to the defendant for what he saw as overly restrictive and punitive conditions in jail.
The 81-year-old former New York City mayor has been hospitalized for pneumonia, his spokesperson said.
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt lashed out at his opponents in a new attack ad.
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
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.
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.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
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.
Mike Trout, Jorge Soler and Zach Neto hit home runs, Ryan Zeferzahn worked out of a bases-loaded jam in the ninth inning and the Los Angeles Angels held on for a 4-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night.
Chet Holmgren scored 24 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 108-90 in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series.
Shohei Ohtani allowed his first two home runs of the season to Christian Walker and Braden Shewmake, and Peter Lambert pitched seven strong innings to give the Houston Astros a 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night.
Ivan Barbashev scored off a terrific pass from Pavel Dorofeyev with 4:58 left to put the Golden Knights ahead for good, and Vegas went on to defeat the Anaheim Ducks 3-1 on Monday night in the opener of their second-round series.
Munetaka Murakami hit his 14th homer and Miguel Vargas also went deep as the Chicago White Sox beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-0.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Just a week after the two-weekend Coachella Music Festival left Indio, the Empire Polo Club grounds were flooded by country music fans for Stagecoach. Police arrested 119 people during the three-day event, most of whom were arrested for possession of alcohol under 21 years of age.
The Stagecoach Music Festival was evacuated on Saturday night due to extreme winds blowing in the area.
A San Bernardino County homeowner is speaking out after a deputy fatally shot his dog while investigating reports of a stolen vehicle earlier this week. The homeowner says the deputy shouldn't have even been on his property, especially since the car was found elsewhere. Zach Boetto reports.
In San Bernardino County, the need for housing for homeless veterans remains critical. John Davis, a U.S. Navy veteran, is getting a fresh start after years of living in his car.
Max Rippon, Venice Family Clinic art exhibition and auction curator talks about Friday’s event, celebrating 47 years of the nonprofit.
John Davis, U.S. Navy veteran shares his new Liberty Lane Redlands home, and his story living in his car for several years until contacting HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing.
UCLA doctors and nurses say they are asking for patient care spaces, safe staffing, and more.
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.
