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If you're thinking about giving Mom metallic balloons, fire and utility officials want you to take precautions to avoid causing a power outage or fire.
City leaders Wednesday were asking for the public's help in restoring the San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission which was destroyed in a fire over the weekend.
The Ranchero Road Bridge fire was ignited by a contractor cutting rebar with welding equipment around 1:30 p.m. Monday.
Crews battled a major emergency structure fire Tuesday morning in Hollywood.
Firefighters have gained a handle on a five-acre brush fire that burned near homes in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles.
One person has been hospitalized following a two-alarm fire at an apartment complex in Arcadia, it was reported Saturday.
A brush fire was burning late Friday night along Ortega Highway in Lake Elsinore.
A 78-year-old man Thursday was charged with allegedly starting a fire that heavily damaged the Elks Lodge in San Pedro.
The fire was reported in the attic of Gwen's Ice Cream around 1:30 a.m. in the 7600 block of South Western Avenue, the Los Angeles Fire Department said.
A small brush fire was reported in Newport Beach on Wednesday evening.
Crews battled an early morning fire Wednesday at a pet store near Los Angeles International Airport.
A 78-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a fire that destroyed the Elks Lodge in San Pedro, authorities announced Tuesday.
The fatal crash and fire left Highway 74 with only one lane open to handle both directions.
Forty-three high school students and three adult chaperones were on a bus traveling from Los Angeles for a tour of Humboldt University when the bus was struck by a FedEx tractor trailer on April 10.
A fire early Thursday morning severely damaged a barber shop in the San Fernando Valley.
Police sought the public's help Tuesday with a string of suspected arson fires in the city of Glendale.
Standing in front of what remains of the charred building in the 1700 block of West Cumbre Drive, Joe Buscaino promised to "hunt down" the person responsible.
Residents of one L.A. neighborhood where a fire in a converted garage last night left a man with burns to more than 80 percent of his body are being urged to make sure they have a working smoke alarm in their residence.
It took firefighters nearly two hours to knock down a "suspicious" fire at the historic Elks Lodge in San Pedro Tuesday morning.
Federal investigators said Sunday that they haven't found physical evidence confirming a witness' claim that a FedEx truck was on fire before it slammed into a bus carrying high school students, killing 10 people in Northern California.
A California Highway Patrol spokesperson said the crash occurred on the northbound side of the Antelope Valley Freeway at Agua Dulce Canyon Road at approximately 8 p.m.
A man rescued an 18-year-old woman who was trapped inside a burning Reseda home on Thursday.
City Council members and police Thursday offered a $75,000 reward for information leading to the suspects responsible for the murder of a woman and her 1-year-old son who died in a South LA garage fire.
A man is being hailed a hero Thursday for saving the life of a driver who lost control of his van, hit a power line and slammed into an apartment complex before the vehicle burst into flames.
A firefighter was injured Wednesday while battling a structure fire in Jefferson Park.
The Los Angeles Police Department was in pursuit of a stolen ambulance in the San Fernando Valley.
The burglar stole the restaurant's safe and caused thousands of dollars in damage.
Two Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies swam to rescue drowning paragliders who crashed just off the Malibu coast.
Bobby Nunez, 33, towed an immigration agent's car that was blocking an apartment complex's driveway, according to the DOJ.
Southern California air quality regulators extended a no-burn alert for much of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
The Justice Department has released records from the Epstein files, the first documents to come to light under a new law signed by President Trump. Follow live updates here.
The Los Angeles Police Department was in pursuit of a stolen ambulance in the San Fernando Valley.
The burglar stole the restaurant's safe and caused thousands of dollars in damage.
Two Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies swam to rescue drowning paragliders who crashed just off the Malibu coast.
Bobby Nunez, 33, towed an immigration agent's car that was blocking an apartment complex's driveway, according to the DOJ.
The Los Angeles Police Department was in pursuit of a stolen ambulance in the San Fernando Valley.
Two Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies swam to rescue drowning paragliders who crashed just off the Malibu coast.
Bobby Nunez, 33, towed an immigration agent's car that was blocking an apartment complex's driveway, according to the DOJ.
Southern California air quality regulators extended a no-burn alert for much of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
With Hanukkah underway and Christmas approaching, CBS LA is issuing a Next Weather Alert for rainy weather this holiday season.
Southern California air quality regulators extended a no-burn alert for much of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
With Hanukkah underway and Christmas approaching, CBS LA is issuing a Next Weather Alert for rainy weather this holiday season.
The decision to settle was reached after a two-month civil trial in a wrongful death lawsuit.
Brea police arrested school board member Christopher Becerra for allegedly sending sexual messages to a minor.
Much of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties are under a no-burn alert until Saturday.
The burglar stole the restaurant's safe and caused thousands of dollars in damage.
Southern California air quality regulators extended a no-burn alert for much of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
With Hanukkah underway and Christmas approaching, CBS LA is issuing a Next Weather Alert for rainy weather this holiday season.
Detective Shaun Wallen was off-duty when he helped take out a motorcyclist accused of killing a San Bernardino County deputy.
Much of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties are under a no-burn alert until Saturday.
Investigators are piecing together a detailed timeline of Claudio Neves Valente's actions before, during and after the Brown and MIT shootings.
The Justice Department has released records from the Epstein files, the first documents to come to light under a new law signed by President Trump.
Officials say the same gunman who opened fire at Brown University also killed an MIT professor two days later. Here's what we know about the suspect, who was found dead Thursday night.
The Brown University shooting suspect was found dead in a storage unit in Salem, New Hampshire. Authorities believe he is also responsible for killing an MIT professor.
Jelly Roll had said a pardon would make it easier for him to travel internationally for concert tours and to perform Christian missionary work without requiring burdensome paperwork.
The Justice Department has released records from the Epstein files, the first documents to come to light under a new law signed by President Trump.
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino will be leaving his role in January, he announced in a social media post on Wednesday.
Military investigators found more than a dozen Navy SEALs had been in a group chat containing racist memes targeting a Black SEAL.
President Trump added plaques with disparaging comments about Biden and Obama on a "Presidential Walk of Fame" at the White House.
President Trump signed an order to reschedule marijuana to a lower drug classification, one of the most significant changes to drug policy in decades.
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.
"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.
Supervisors will vote on the ordinance again in two weeks, after a review period. If approved, it would bar the sale of kratom derivatives to people under 21 in Riverside County.
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.
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care workers across California are hitting the picket line Tuesday, as a five-day strike begins.
The decision to settle was reached after a two-month civil trial in a wrongful death lawsuit.
Donovan Dent had 20 points and Skyy Clark and Tyler Bilodeau both scored 18 to propel UCLA to a 90-77 victory over Arizona State.
Sam Bennett scored 10 seconds into the third period, Brad Marchand had two assists and the Florida Panthers beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 on Wednesday night to sweep the two-game season series.
USC's high-scoring duo of Ezra Ausar and Chad Baker-Mazara combined for 42 points and the Trojans scored 57 points in the second half of a 97-70 victory over UTSA.
All-American receiver Makai Lemon is skipping his final season at Southern California to enter the NFL draft.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
Jelly Roll had said a pardon would make it easier for him to travel internationally for concert tours and to perform Christian missionary work without requiring burdensome paperwork.
Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner died of "multiple sharp force injuries," the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office said Wednesday.
Meg Ryan starred in Rob Reiner's "When Harry Met Sally...," a breakout role that catapulted her career in romantic comedies.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
A large metal cage bear trap, placed by CDFW biologists on Johnson's property, was sprayed with cherry and caramel-scented spray, and on Dec. 16, a bear was inside it. Officials with CDFW said, unfortunately, it was a non-target bear. Hunter Sowards reports.
The Los Angeles Police Department was in pursuit of a stolen ambulance in the San Fernando Valley.
Two Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies swam to rescue drowning paragliders who crashed just off the Malibu coast.
A crowbar-wielding burglar broke into a Riverside family's restaurant and caused thousands of dollars in damage Friday morning. Nicole Comstock reports.
The Wings of Kindness community event aims to help working families during the holiday season. Lauren Pozen 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.