Californians bracing for return of spiking gas prices with July 1 gas tax increase
Kara Finnstrom reports on the California gas tax increase which goes into effect Friday, adding additional costs to an already pricey necessity.
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Kara Finnstrom reports on the California gas tax increase which goes into effect Friday, adding additional costs to an already pricey necessity.
There are some who think gas prices are so high, consumers might not even notice. Marci Gonzalez reports.
The idea, which would require the support of Congress, is already being met with skepticism.
President Joe Biden spoke from The White House Wednesday morning, where he spoke on the astronomically high gas prices, calling for a three month gas tax "holiday."
The man behind the kinds, Orange County resident and Texas transplant Ray Walter, wanted to give the gift of gas to those struggling to fill up with sky-high prices. Michelle Gile reports.
Oil companies are still making a killing, and the pain is being felt at the pump. Chris Holmstrom reports.
Soaring gas prices are putting pressure on the president to take action.
Gas prices saw their 19th increase in price in the last 20 days in Los Angeles County, now sitting just below $6.50. Tina Patel reports on how locals are coping and an end that isn't expected to come any time soon.
Tina Patel reports as gas prices continue to inch nearer the $7 threshold in prices. Tuesday's average of $6.46 is the 19th record set in the last 20 days.
The average price has risen 36.7 cents over the past 17 days, including 2.1 cents Friday, according to figures from the AAA and the Oil Price Information Service.
Unfortunately, Southern California stations have not experienced a similar glitch, and prices are hovering at about $6.45 a gallon. Rachel Kim reports.
Manufacturers are again downsizing packaging in an effort to ease the hit from inflation. Are they going too far?
The pain at the pump doesn't seem to have an end in sight. Chris Holmstrom reports.
Gas prices in southern California continue to stay above $6 a gallon, with Orange County averaging $6.34 for a gallon of regular.
Kristine Lazar reports from Universal City on Metro's latest number, which suggest that ridership is increasing alongside gas prices.
Kara Finnstrom spoke with a AAA representative who offered some insight into the current situation regarding rising gas prices, and how to make the most of a full tank.
One Downtown Los Angeles gas station showcased a shocking $8.05 per gallon, a drastic margin compared to Los Angeles County's already inflated $6.17 average. Kara Finnstrom reports.
The average price has risen for 21 straight days, increasing 31.5 cents over that time.
Discount gas stations like Costco are packed with drivers looking to save a little bit. Kara Finnstrom reports.
Gas prices are again nearing their record highs after several days of prices going up. Chris Holmstrom reports.
The national average price rose 1.4 cents Friday to a record $4.43.
AA reports that the national average cost of gasoline as of Tuesday is $4.37.
Gas prices continue to hover close to $6 per gallon. Suzanne Marques reports.
Los Angeles County gas prices rose for the sixth straight day Tuesday.
A group of big-rig drivers protesting spiking gas prices shut down lanes of the 5 freeway in the Griffith Park area of Los Angeles Friday morning.
President Trump said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will assist TSA agents at airports as delays and security staffing shortages continue to worsen.
The incident was reported near the Salton Sea in North Shore around 8:25 a.m. Sunday.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
Jim Michaelian, the President and CEO of the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach, has died at 83 years old, just weeks before the event scheduled in April.
President Trump said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will assist TSA agents at airports as delays and security staffing shortages continue to worsen.
The incident was reported near the Salton Sea in North Shore around 8:25 a.m. Sunday.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
Jim Michaelian, the President and CEO of the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach, has died at 83 years old, just weeks before the event scheduled in April.
Jim Michaelian, the President and CEO of the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach, has died at 83 years old, just weeks before the event scheduled in April.
An alleged robbery suspect was arrested on Saturday night following a lengthy chase in a U-Haul box truck through the East Los Angeles area.
LeBron James broke the NBA record for games played in the Lakers' win over the Orlando Magic on Saturday, passing Robert Parish with 1,612 career games.
It's unclear where the chase began.
Burbank Airport raised $8,000 to help TSA officers who are not getting paid during the partial government shutdown.
One person was killed when a Westminster home was engulfed in flames on Tuesday night, according to the Orange County Fire Authority.
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.
More than 20 years after an investigation into a Moreno Valley homicide began, Riverside County deputies have finally made an arrest.
Authorities have arrested a man wanted in connection with a crash in Moreno Valley that killed a 25-year-old woman in January.
Two more people have been arrested in connection with a possible murder-for-hire that left a 30-year-old man dead at a Murrieta apartment complex in January, according to police.
Corona Police shot and killed a man accused of stabbing a woman to death inside an apartment Thurday morning.
LA County deputies also seized $1 million in cash during the two-month operation.
President Trump said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will assist TSA agents at airports as delays and security staffing shortages continue to worsen.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
The western United States experienced a severe snow drought this year, threatening the region's water supply and potentially setting the stage for its wildfire season.
President Trump said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will assist TSA agents at airports as delays and security staffing shortages continue to worsen.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
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.
Jim Michaelian, the President and CEO of the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach, has died at 83 years old, just weeks before the event scheduled in April.
Hugo Lloris finished with two saves for Los Angeles FC in a record fifth straight shutout to begin a season, and Brad Stuver stopped the only shot he faced for Austin FC in a scoreless draw.
UCLA stormed past Cal Baptist in the women's NCAA Tournament, turning a close game into a 96-43 blowout.
Darius Garland scored a season-high 41 points, Kawhi Leonard added 34 with a tying bucket late in regulation and the Los Angeles Clippers beat Dallas 138-131 in overtime.
LeBron James broke the NBA record for games played in the Lakers' win over the Orlando Magic on Saturday, passing Robert Parish with 1,612 career games.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
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.
Nia and Jags Barbecue founder and owner Stepha Dova walks CBS LA through some of their best items for a spring feast. Catch Nia and Jags Barbeque at the Oldtown Newhall Farmer's Market on Saturdays, and the Studio City Farmer's Market on Sundays.
President Trump says he's sending ICE agents to airports as TSA issues continue. Alys Martinez reports.
The final week of March will be a warm one for Southern California. Chloe Carlson reports.
Jim Michaelian, the President and CEO of the Long Beach Grand Prix, has died at 83 years old.
Dozens of skateboarders competed in the Kasso Skate and Sound Fest in Long Beach on Saturday.
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.
