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New Zealand and Australia were among the first to welcome 2026, but in Sydney and some other cities, the festivities are tinged by grief.
Banks and post offices will close on July Fourth, but many grocery stores, restaurants and other retailers plan to remain open. Here's what to know.
After what happened in Esparto and the large response that followed, CBS News California looked back at another large fireworks-related explosion in California to get an idea of how the investigation in Yolo County may develop.
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Ahead of July 4, here are the states where fireworks sales are legal, where they're illegal and where various restrictions apply.
Fireworks can make dogs feel anxious and scared. Veterinarians from around the country explain why and share advice for protecting your pets and keeping them calm on the Fourth of July.
Arturo Ceja III was sentenced to five months in prison and two years probation. Jake Reiner reports.
A preliminary investigation into the blast by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and Explosives' National Response Team found that the LAPD bomb squad significantly underestimated, based on a visual assessment, the weight of explosive material being loaded into the containment truck for detonation.
Many await the spectacular fireworks show that features the iconic Queen Mary.
Illegal fireworks lit up the sky all over LA as many celebrated the Fourth of July. Desmond Shaw reports.
The streets of Huntington Beach were packed with revelers this July 4th as the city hopes to put on an awesome display of fireworks. Jeff Nguyen reports.
CBSLA's Joy Benedict talks to some tailgaters waiting to see the spectacular fireworks show at the Rose Bowl.
This Fourth of July is already busy for Southern California's police agencies, who are cracking down on illegal fireworks across the region. Michele Gile reports.
The Patriotic Festival and Fireworks happens on July 2 at 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
The family who lived on East 27th and San Pedro Streets in South Los Angeles were told they would be out of their homes for about 15 minutes. And yet, a year later, many still await their chance to sleep under their own roofs — after the botched detonation of a stash of illegal fireworks by the Los Angeles Police Department's bomb squad destroyed their houses.
Calfire Director of Community Wildfire Preparedness Chief Daniel Berlant joined to the studio to discuss how to practice safety while enjoying the brightest part of every 4th of July holiday -- the fireworks. He advises against illegal fireworks, and rather enjoying a safe and sanctioned display of professional level.
Kara Finnstrom reports on a buyback program hosted by the City of Los Angeles, LAPD and LAFD as they look to award citizens who turn over illegal fireworks with gift cards, as they continue to preach safety and to avoid using fireworks for a multitude of safety reasons, including the record-breaking drought affecting the area.
Happy Independence Day, America! After two years of canceled festivals and rescheduled events, Southern California Is ready to celebrate! Here is our complete guide, city by city!
Authorities found 1700 pounds of illegal fireworks inside a storage container at a different location. The investigation later led them to an Azusa home where they found firework-making material and detained a man for questioning. Nicole Comstock reports.
At least one person was arrested on Monday after police seized a large number of illegal fireworks in Azusa. CBSLA's Nicole Comstock reports.
Tina Patel reports from a press conference held in order to alert the public of the true dangers presented by using illegal fireworks as the Fourth of July approaches, thanks to a looming heat wave and the record-breaking drought.
Tina Patel reports on the heat wave moving through the Southland that has firefighters on high alert due to the heightened fire dangers presented by the dry climate, hot weather and fireworks ahead of the Fourth of July.
Four firefighters were injured Friday after fireworks exploded inside an apartment burning in the Belmont Shore area of Long Beach. Michele Gile reports.
The man was attempting to change lanes when he struck a center divider, police said.
The collision occurred at East Olympic Boulevard and South Arizona Avenue around 11:02 p.m. on Monday. The pedestrian was crossing the intersection at the time of impact.
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
High temperatures for the rest of the week will be in the mid 90s to low-100s, with minimal day-to-day changes.
One person was killed and two others were critically injured in a three-car crash on Highway 74 in Lake Elsinore on Sunday night.
The man was attempting to change lanes when he struck a center divider, police said.
The collision occurred at East Olympic Boulevard and South Arizona Avenue around 11:02 p.m. on Monday. The pedestrian was crossing the intersection at the time of impact.
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
High temperatures for the rest of the week will be in the mid 90s to low-100s, with minimal day-to-day changes.
One person was killed and two others were critically injured in a three-car crash on Highway 74 in Lake Elsinore on Sunday night.
The collision occurred at East Olympic Boulevard and South Arizona Avenue around 11:02 p.m. on Monday. The pedestrian was crossing the intersection at the time of impact.
High temperatures for the rest of the week will be in the mid 90s to low-100s, with minimal day-to-day changes.
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.
A former L.A. County deputy was sentenced to more than five years in federal prison for his role in a cryptocurrency businessman's extortion scheme.
More details were provided on Monday about the LA28 Soccer Tournament, including dates, with tournament play starting four days ahead of the Olympic Opening Ceremony.
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.
A Seal Beach woman in her 70s was hospitalized after she was hit by a young man on an electric motorcycle.
Investigators said Jose Angel Aguilar cut off his ankle monitor and escaped while attending classes at an Orange County community college.
Two new polls have conservative commentator Steve Hilton, billionaire Tom Steyer and Rep. Eric Swalwell as the front-runners for California governor.
One person was killed and two others were critically injured in a three-car crash on Highway 74 in Lake Elsinore on Sunday night.
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.
A 46-year-old Riverside County woman was killed in a head-on crash after she lost control of her vehicle while she allegedly tried to pass another car on Sunday night.
The Murrieta parents who were arrested last week for a fire that killed two of their daughters in late 2025 were allegedly high on meth and marijuana when the blaze broke out, according to the Riverside County District Attorney's Office.
Officers are unsure what caused the semi to overturn, but said that the thick liquid began to flow out of the trailer and quickly spread, creating an inch-thick layer of syrup across the westbound lanes.
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
Jurors delivered their verdict Monday in the trial of Kouri Richins, a Utah mother accused of murdering her husband and later publishing a children's book about grief.
Costco is recalling a meatloaf and potato meal kit because one of its ingredients may be contaminated with salmonella.
Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino was pulled away from a high-profile role leading immigration raids in major U.S. cities, including Minneapolis, earlier this year.
Travelers continue to face long lines at airports across the U.S. due to the partial government shutdown affecting TSA agents.
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino was pulled away from a high-profile role leading immigration raids in major U.S. cities, including Minneapolis, earlier this year.
U.S. intelligence has circulated to President Trump's inner circle that Iran's late supreme leader had misgivings about his son replacing him, viewing Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as not very bright.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News Saturday, Federal Communications Chair Brendan Carr doubled down on his warning that broadcast licenses could be revoked amid President Trump's criticisms of media coverage of the war in Iran.
Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr did not name specific networks, but his post included a reference to a Saturday morning Truth Social post from the president.
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.
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 trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
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.
The Spurs rallied from an early hole, then survived a late scare to beat the Clippers 119-115 and reach 50 wins for the first time since 2016-17.
Luka Doncic scored 36 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 100-92 win over the Houston Rockets on Monday night in the opener of a two-game series between teams fighting for Western Conference playoff position.
Alex Laferriere had a goal and two assists to lead the Los Angeles Kings to a 4-1 win over the New York Rangers on Monday night.
The Los Angeles Rams have signed linebacker and special-teams standout Grant Stuard in their latest move to overhaul a unit that struggled badly last season.
More details were provided on Monday about the LA28 Soccer Tournament, including dates, with tournament play starting four days ahead of the Olympic Opening Ceremony.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
The acclaimed filmmaker, who died in February at age 96, revolutionized the art of documentaries with such films as "Titicut Follies." In an interview recorded last year, the pioneering Wiseman talked about his unusual production methods aimed at capturing life.
Singer-songwriter John Mayer and film director-producer McG have teamed up to buy and renovate the legendary movie studio built by Charlie Chaplin, to preserve as a soundstage, recording studio, and a campus for artistic collaborations.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
The collision occurred at East Olympic Blvd. and South Arizona Ave. around 1 a.m. on Tuesday.
Historic March heat will bring dangerous conditions to much of Southern California the rest of the week. Weather officials say Tuesday will be one of the hottest days on record for this time of year.
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. Michele Gile reports.
Artillery shrapnel fell onto a California Highway Patrol car during a live-fire event to celebrate the U.S. Marine Corps' 250th anniversary at Camp Pendleton late last year.
Police on Monday arrested an 18-year-old man for allegedly opening fire on the Santa Monica Pier after a large fight broke out Sunday night.
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.