Here's when California's gas rebate checks are arriving
Golden State residents face some of the nation's highest gas prices. Now, millions are getting a rebate check within days.
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Golden State residents face some of the nation's highest gas prices. Now, millions are getting a rebate check within days.
Lauren Pozen reports on the seemingly ever-rising gas prices, and how Governor Newsom has taken action into his own hands, calling for a special session of the state Legislature to pass a new tax on oil company profits, in order to punish them for "rank price gouging."
Kristine Lazar reports on the array of checks heading toward millions of Californian's bank accounts in the form of inflation relief due to escalating gas prices.
California Governor Gavin Newsom said he's calling for a special session to address the "greed of oil companies."
Jeff Nguyen provides the latest on the gasoline market, where all records indicate that prices should see a significant drop in coming weeks.
Experts say gas prices could finally start going down, but drivers want to see it before they get their hopes up. Kara Finnstrom reports.
AAA's Doug Shupe explained to Marci Gonzalez and Rachel Kim why OPEC's decision to cut production probably won't send gas prices in California further up.
Gas prices dropped slightly overnight, but they're still at record highs across Southern California. Kara Finnstrom reports.
Tom Wait reports on the recent news that OPEC has decided to slash oil production by as much as 2 million barrels a day. He speaks with industry experts who estimate that the drastic change may not have as much of an impact on California gas prices as expected.
In a move that could drive up gas prices, the oil cartel will cut production by 2 million barrels per day starting in November.
Sixteen gallons of gas at one station in Monterey Park cost nearly $110. Lauren Pozen reports.
The average price of gas went up a penny overnight, setting a new record of $6.47. Lauren Pozen reports.
"The Fed isn't about to 'pivot' and there is more monetary tightening to come," said one analyst.
Gas prices leaped again overnight, rising more than 15 cents – the largest daily increase since 2012. Rina Nakano reports.
Drivers are paying another 15 cents per gallon on average in Los Angeles County since Wednesday. Tina Patel reports.
All of Southern California is now paying well over $6 a gallon for gas, unless a driver fill up at Sam's Club or Costco. Tina Patel reports.
In Los Angeles County, the average price of a gallon of regular gas is now $6.11. Chris Holmstrom reports.
Gas prices surged overnight, and Southern Californians are back to paying record high prices again. Marci Gonzalez reports.
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gas increased more than 10 cents overnight. Chris Holmstrom reports.
The most expensive gas in Southern California is in Ventura County at $5.37 per gallon of self-serve regular gas. Marci Gonzalez reports.
The heat, still-high gas prices, and a brush fire off the 5 Freeway in Castaic could complicate the trip for some drivers. Tina Patel reports.
While drivers have gotten some relief at the pump in gas prices, the average cost for a gallon of unleaded gasoline in Southern California is well above $5. Jake Reiner reports.
The Inland Empire and Orange County are tied for lowest gas prices at $5.28. Serene Branson reports.
A Murrieta Costco, which opened Friday, boasts 32 pumps and eight lanes of service just as the average price of gas in the Southland continues to drop.
AAA Spokesman Doug Shupe joined the studio to discuss the consistently dropping gas prices, after weeks of what seemed like a never-ending climb, and how long Californians can expect the numbers to keep falling.
A homicide investigation is underway in Riverside County after a 47-year-old man was found shot to death early Tuesday morning.
A judge has paused the prosecution of a woman charged with the attempted murder of Rihanna while it is determined whether she is mentally competent to stand trial.
LAFD said no one else was injured in the multi-vehicle crash in Sunland.
The U.S. Coast Guard says that the human-caused fire was possibly started by flares from a stranded boater, who was rescued from the island on Friday when the fire was first reported.
"Single-pole beach umbrellas are the only shade structures permitted on city beaches, except within designated canopy zones," the City of Laguna Beach wrote on social media.
The Ventura County Fire Department said overnight, firefighters were able to make significant progress due to the favorable weather and cooler temperatures.
A homicide investigation is underway in Riverside County after a 47-year-old man was found shot to death early Tuesday morning.
Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, and two suspected shooters were found dead inside a vehicle nearby, police said.
A judge has paused the prosecution of a woman charged with the attempted murder of Rihanna while it is determined whether she is mentally competent to stand trial.
LAFD said no one else was injured in the multi-vehicle crash in Sunland.
A judge has paused the prosecution of a woman charged with the attempted murder of Rihanna while it is determined whether she is mentally competent to stand trial.
LAFD said no one else was injured in the multi-vehicle crash in Sunland.
The U.S. Coast Guard says that the human-caused fire was possibly started by flares from a stranded boater, who was rescued from the island on Friday when the fire was first reported.
"Single-pole beach umbrellas are the only shade structures permitted on city beaches, except within designated canopy zones," the City of Laguna Beach wrote on social media.
The Los Angeles Police Department said it has started a child abuse investigation, but officers have not detained the parents.
"Single-pole beach umbrellas are the only shade structures permitted on city beaches, except within designated canopy zones," the City of Laguna Beach wrote on social media.
The new 3,700-gallon tank will help water-dropping helicopters quickly refill and return to dousing any wildfires in the area.
Disturbing video showing a dog chained up in the back of a pickup truck on the 5 Freeway in Southern California has sparked a call to action to help the pup find a new home.
The Tustin Police Department says Juan Marquez, 47, waited outside Sandra Fernandez's workplace before fatally shooting her.
There are beach hazards and high surf advisories throughout Southern California's coast, and a red flag warning for the Antelope Valley this weekend.
A homicide investigation is underway in Riverside County after a 47-year-old man was found shot to death early Tuesday morning.
A San Bernardino County woman was shocked to discover that what appeared to be someone else's ashes were already being stored inside of an urn she had ordered from Amazon for her late husband's ashes.
A brush fire has burned more than 600 acres and prompted evacuation orders and warnings for people living near Hemet.
The blaze was reported sometime before 11:30 a.m. and has since grown to engulf more than 900 acres near Jurupa Valley.
Los Angeles-area law enforcement agencies have announced that they will increase patrols around mosques and other houses of worship on Monday after a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego left five people dead, including the two alleged gunmen.
"These subjects did not discriminate in who they hated," said Mark Remily, special agent in charge of the FBI's San Diego Field Office.
The imam of a San Diego mosque that was targeted in Monday's shooting told CBS News that his community has seen a rise in "Islamophobia and anti-Muslim sentiment" in recent years.
A security guard who was among the victims killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego is being hailed for his heroism and bravery during the attack.
Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, and two suspected shooters were found dead inside a vehicle nearby, police said.
California jury dismissed all charges, finding that Musk missed the three-year statute of limitations to file suit.
President Trump had accused the Treasury Department and IRS of unlawfully allowing a government contractor to leak his tax returns and those of his sons and company.
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
President Trump announced Friday evening that U.S. and Nigerian military forces had killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a leader in the Islamic State group.
President Trump's trip to China could bolster economic relations, but failed to deliver a breakthrough deal, some trade and energy experts said.
Sens. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin say their concern is there may be more emergency exit doors than flight attendants in the event of an evacuation.
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.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
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.
Athletics starter J.T. Ginn took a no-hitter into the ninth inning Monday night before Adam Frazier lined a leadoff single for the Los Angeles Angels and Zach Neto crushed a two-run walk-off homer to secure the unlikely 2-1 win.
The San Diego Padres snapped the Los Angeles Dodgers' five-game winning streak with a 1-0 victory.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed veteran reliever Jonathan Hernández and optioned reliever Chayce McDermott back to the minors after one appearance.
Hany Mukhtar scored three goals, his first hat trick since 2023, and Nashville SC beat Los Angeles FC 3-2.
Sunday's win at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, is only his second PGA tour victory, after winning the 2024 Wyndham Championship.
A judge has paused the prosecution of a woman charged with the attempted murder of Rihanna while it is determined whether she is mentally competent to stand trial.
René Cárdenas, the first Spanish-language broadcaster for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Houston Astros and Texas Rangers during a 60-year career, has died.
Spencer Pratt has said he was compelled to launch his unlikely mayoral run after his home was destroyed in last year's devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
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.
Two firefighters were hurt after their fire engine rolled onto its side during a multi-vehicle crash in Sunland on Tuesday night.
Extra security is in place at the Islamic Center of Southern California in Koreatown following Monday's deadly attack in San Diego.
Los Angeles-area law enforcement agencies have announced that they will increase patrols around mosques and other houses of worship on Monday after a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego left five people dead, including the two alleged gunmen. Jeff Nguyen reports.
Parents at a North Hollywood elementary school are concerned about reports of a mother being detained by federal agents near the campus. Luzdelia Caballero reports.
As a massive 17,000-acre brush fire continues to burn on Santa Rosa Island in the Channel Islands, U.S. Coast Guard officials say that the blaze may have been caused by flares from a stranded boater. Mike Rogers 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.
