Lane Downgraded To Tropical Storm; Still Major Flood Threat
Hurricane Lane has now weakened to a tropical storm but it could be a deadly mistake to underestimate its potential for massive flooding across Hawaii.
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Hurricane Lane has now weakened to a tropical storm but it could be a deadly mistake to underestimate its potential for massive flooding across Hawaii.
A man is lucky to be alive Thursday after his vehicle was turned on its side by rising flood waters.
The image of Desionne Franklin's Prius being pushed a tide of rainwater made headlines this week.
A crash on the slippery 5 Freeway in front of a Metro bus in Anaheim caused the driver to swerve into a light pole.
A flash flood watch will remain in effect until 10 p.m. Tuesday across much of the Southland.
Passengers at Los Angeles International Airport were evacuated Tuesday after heavy rains caused flooding in Terminal 2, officials said.
Swollen creeks and rain-saturated hillsides caused flooding and mud flows onto Highway 101, causing a freeway closure stretching 30 miles between Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.
Pipe ruptures have led to flooding Tuesday morning in three different areas of East Los Angeles, including at USC's Keck School Of Medicine, just miles within each other.
The worst of the flooding happened at Crown Valley Road and Syracuse Avenue and at Smith Avenue and Soledad Canyon Road.
If carbon emissions continue to rise at a high rate, areas like Balboa Island could find themselves consistently flooding by 2030, the report found.
When the high tide came rolling in, the impact of one mistake came flooding into a Newport Beach neighborhood.
LADWP crews are working to turn off water in the immediate area.
Cypress Avenue will remain closed in both directions until further notice.
Rescuers chest-deep in water steered boats full of people.
The freeway was covered with several feet of mud and water.
The NWS says the storm could be the strongest to hit the region in the past six years.
At the time, state and federal regulators dismissed concerns over the potential for catastrophic flooding below the dam.
The flooding started Jan. 23 and has not stopped since.
At least 16 homes were flooded when a golf course lake overflowed, creating a waterfall.
The second storm to hit Southern California in as many days has wreaked havoc from Santa Barbara to Orange County.
Two storms that will hit the region in quick succession could cause serious flooding in Huntington Beach and Seal Beach.
Yosemite National Park could close because of flooding over the next several days and through the weekend.
The Los Angeles Police Department has advised motorists to avoid the intersection of La Cienega and La Tijera boulevards until further notice.
Even with many Southern Californians already off work and school in advance of the long Thanksgiving holiday weekend, Monday's morning commute was snarled due to weather-related crashes.
The Los Angeles Police Department's Topanga Community Police Station was partially open Wednesday after a broken pipe caused flooding.
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors approved the fee waivers to eligible property owners, primarily in Wrightwood, Lytle Creek, Phelan, Piñon Hills, Hesperia, and areas near Mt. Baldy.
Backers say a City of Los Angeles sales tax increase would allow LAFD to hire more firefighters, build and repair fire stations, acquire more engines, trucks, and ambulances, as well as more tools and equipment.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Lakewood Station posted on X, warning the public about police activity on the 5800 block of Lorelei Avenue.
Sixty years after a homicide victim's remains were found in western Illinois, he has been identified as a California teenager who had been missing since 1965.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors approved the fee waivers to eligible property owners, primarily in Wrightwood, Lytle Creek, Phelan, Piñon Hills, Hesperia, and areas near Mt. Baldy.
Backers say a City of Los Angeles sales tax increase would allow LAFD to hire more firefighters, build and repair fire stations, acquire more engines, trucks, and ambulances, as well as more tools and equipment.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Lakewood Station posted on X, warning the public about police activity on the 5800 block of Lorelei Avenue.
Sixty years after a homicide victim's remains were found in western Illinois, he has been identified as a California teenager who had been missing since 1965.
Firefighters said that flames from the boarded-up business were threatening the four-story apartment building next door, prompting evacuations for residents.
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors approved the fee waivers to eligible property owners, primarily in Wrightwood, Lytle Creek, Phelan, Piñon Hills, Hesperia, and areas near Mt. Baldy.
Backers say a City of Los Angeles sales tax increase would allow LAFD to hire more firefighters, build and repair fire stations, acquire more engines, trucks, and ambulances, as well as more tools and equipment.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Lakewood Station posted on X, warning the public about police activity on the 5800 block of Lorelei Avenue.
The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority has crews working on safety inspections and electrical repairs.
Bell police said they can't arrest the man who's allegedly been throwing bags of dog poop at an LGBTQ center for the last seven months.
Orange County prosecutors said the suspect was allegedly sex trafficking a 17-year-old girl in Anaheim.
Irvine police are looking for a woman who left a Bible on a doorstep after stealing a package in Irvine.
The abandoned Westminster Mall has turned into a hotspot for vandalism since shuttering in late 2025, according to police who are attempting to raise awareness about the issue.
A dog lost in a remote Orange County canyon for two days was rescued over the weekend due to new thermal drone technology used by Mission Viejo Animal Services.
An Orange County man who suffered a heart attack on a pickleball court last month reunited with the off-duty firefighter who saved his life.
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors approved the fee waivers to eligible property owners, primarily in Wrightwood, Lytle Creek, Phelan, Piñon Hills, Hesperia, and areas near Mt. Baldy.
A driver who was possibly driving under the influence triggered a deadly wrong-way crash on the 215 Freeway in Riverside early Wednesday morning, according to California Highway Patrol officers.
Firefighters said that the woman suffered severe burns when she escaped from the burning mobile home at around 11 a.m on Tuesday.
Police said that the driver was hospitalized in critical condition after he was stabbed multiple times by a passenger on Saturday morning.
The cashier said the suspect asked for Oreo ice cream before pulling out a knife and demanding money.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he is blocking Louisiana's effort to extradite a California doctor accused of mailing abortion pills out of state.
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot a man Wednesday night in north Minneapolis after allegedly being attacked by men with shovels during an arrest operation, three U.S. officials told CBS News.
Four space station Crew 11 fliers splashed down off the Southern California coast at 3:41 a.m. ET, closing out a 167-day stay in space cut short by a medical issue.
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
President Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom are both pitching plans to restrict corporations from buying single-family homes.
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot a man Wednesday night in north Minneapolis after allegedly being attacked by men with shovels during an arrest operation, three U.S. officials told CBS News.
The State Department announced it will stop giving out visas to nationals of dozens of countries who are seeking to move to the U.S. permanently.
A panel for the U.S. Central District Court of California ruled Democrats can proceed in using their redrawn congressional maps for the 2026 midterm elections.
The FBI's search is part of a probe into a federal employee suspected of mishandling classified information, Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
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.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
"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.
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.
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.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
FIFA says it has received over 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup matches in the U.S., Canada and Mexico— with prices as high as $8,680.
Mark Stone scored 25 seconds into overtime, Jack Eichel had three assists and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Kawhi Leonard scored 33 points and James Harden added 22 points as the Los Angeles Clippers extended their winning streak to four games with a 119-105 victory over the Washington Wizards.
Trent Perry scores a career-high 30 points as UCLA defeats Penn State 71-60 on Wednesday night.
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Actress Mira Sorvina discusses her role in the new movie “Signing Tony Raymond,” a sports comedy-drama.
Co-president of Northgate González Market, Oscar González, discussed the opening of a new store in La Mirada. He said his father bought his first home in that same community and that opening a new location there is special.
Danny Bakewell, The Bakewell Company president and Heather Hutt, LA city councilmember, talk about the upcoming MLK Day Parade.
Lifestyle expert and Go-To Girlfriend Sadie Murray shares the top 2026 beauty finds.
Chef Tracy Saltzman, Gourmandise School, shares some healthy cooking from scratch ideas.
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.
