LA County gas prices hit another record high
The average price has risen for 21 straight days, increasing 31.5 cents over that time.
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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.
It's the Biden administration's latest attempt to bring gas prices down for Americans.
Political reporter Tom Wait speaks to a local expert about how much control the president or even Congress has over the price of oil, after House Democrats criticized oil executives Wednesday and House Republicans blamed the Biden Administration for higher gas prices.
With gas prices surging, many Angelenos turning to public transportation as an alternative received welcome news Monday that Metrolink is reinstating service on two-dozen lines, this after cutting back service during the height of the pandemic. Tina Patel reports.
Reports that the U.S. will release more crude from the nation's Strategic Petroleum Reserve could ease prices at the pump.
President Biden on Thursday announced the release of 180 million additional barrels of oil over the next six months to combat gas prices, as well as urged Congress to impose fees on companies that he accuses of "hoarding without producing" and discussed his plans to boost the domestic production of critical minerals. CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Meg Oliver sit down with Tamar Essner, a principal at Vectis Energy Partners, to discuss.
The average price of a gallon of regular gas in Los Angeles County dropped 1.9 cents overnight to $6.038, continuing a five-day dip of 3.2 cents.
The drop of 1.9 cents barely put a dent in the record high gas prices, and it could be a long time until they stabilize. Tina Patel reports.
Delivery drivers for companies like Amazon are absorbing much higher costs due to sky-high gas prices. Kara Finnstrom reports.
The $11 billion relief package includes payments of $400 to the owner of each registered vehicle, up to two vehicles per person, grants that would make public transit free for three months, and millions to pause gas taxes.
Political reporter Tom Wait looks at the $11 billion relief package, which includes payments of $400 to the owner of each registered vehicle, up to two vehicles per person, grants that would make public transit free for three months, and millions to pause gas taxes.
The average price for regular has risen $1.23 in just the past month.
The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in Los Angeles County hit the $6 mark Tuesday, with no relief in sight as the Russian invasion of Ukraine, coupled with skyrocketing inflation, continues to destabilize energy markets worldwide. Kara Finnstrom reports.
A proposed gas tax rebate has some Californians excited for a potential refund, while for others it's too little too late.
"I can't drive anymore for Amazon because I don't have savings right now, all my savings, I spent my money on the gas. We need more help with that."
Democratic lawmakers proposed a rebate for all Californian tax payers Thursday, which would offer a partial refund of $400 amidst the drastically increasing gas prices across the state. For some, the extra cash will provide immediate assistance, while for others it's too little too late.
California lawmakers are expected to announce a gas rebate proposal to relieve the burden of record-high gas prices bearing down on residents.
Republican state lawmakers called for the state to suspend its gas tax to ease the burden on consumers as gas prices across Southern California near $6 a gallon.
Aerial footage showed a mangled Simi Valley police motorcycle and a pickup truck with heavy front-end damage and bullet holes in its windshield.
The fire was reported at around 1:30 p.m. in the Mead Valley area according to Riverside County firefighters.
LA County supervisors are offering a $50,000 reward for help finding the gunman who killed a teen at a Torrance pool party last year.
Sergio Valdovinos Ramirez pleaded guilty to three felony counts of grand theft by embezzlement and one felony count of insufficient checking funds
As many as 200 vehicles may need to be totaled as a result of flooding, Mayor John Heilman told CBS LA.
Aerial footage showed a mangled Simi Valley police motorcycle and a pickup truck with heavy front-end damage and bullet holes in its windshield.
The fire was reported at around 1:30 p.m. in the Mead Valley area according to Riverside County firefighters.
The multi-day preliminary hearing in the murder case against D4vd began on Tuesday with prosecutors calling their first witnesses and presenting gruesome photos.
LA County supervisors are offering a $50,000 reward for help finding the gunman who killed a teen at a Torrance pool party last year.
Sergio Valdovinos Ramirez pleaded guilty to three felony counts of grand theft by embezzlement and one felony count of insufficient checking funds
Aerial footage showed a mangled Simi Valley police motorcycle and a pickup truck with heavy front-end damage and bullet holes in its windshield.
LA County supervisors are offering a $50,000 reward for help finding the gunman who killed a teen at a Torrance pool party last year.
Sergio Valdovinos Ramirez pleaded guilty to three felony counts of grand theft by embezzlement and one felony count of insufficient checking funds
The Lucas Museum broke ground in Exposition Park in March 2018 and will officially open eight years later on September 22, 2026.
The multi-day preliminary hearing in the murder case against D4vd began on Tuesday with prosecutors calling their first witnesses and presenting gruesome photos.
An investigation is underway in Laguna Beach, where a woman in her 60s was found dead inside her home on Monday.
Police said that 2,200 pounds of methamphetamine were seized during a search warrant at an Anaheim home.
A Metrolink train carrying approximately 500 people was forced to evacuate in Orange County on Saturday afternoon due to a mechanical issue.
From savory eats to everything fried and sweet treats, there are more than 100 food vendors serving up fair food, and for a chance to try a little of everything, the Taste of the Fair promotion offers samplings for $5 at participating booths.
A 24-year-old man pleaded guilty to robbing three Subway restaurants earlier this year.
The fire was reported at around 1:30 p.m. in the Mead Valley area according to Riverside County firefighters.
Police said that the man was found naked in the grass with injuries to his face and that all of his belongings were in a nearby trash can.
Surveillance video footage showed the moments when two thieves allegedly stole up to $20,000 in memorabilia from a collectible card shop in Corona over the weekend.
An injured bald eagle was rescued from Big Bear Lake by wildlife officials after it was involved in a fight, according to Friends of Big Bear Valley and the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation.
Riverside County signed an emergency waiver that allows El Sobrante Landfill to exceed its maximum tonnage limits.
Carl Isom-McDaniel was on a walk with his grandson at Yellowstone National Park earlier this month when a bison suddenly charged at him and threw him 8 feet into the air.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the administration estimates that the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion since it began in late February.
The recall affects certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles.
A United Airlines employee appears to have been caught on video threatening to call ICE on a passenger last week at San Francisco International Airport.
Sen. Darline Graham, who is serving out the remainder of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's term in the Senate, said she will seek a full term for the South Carolina seat her brother held for more than two decades.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the administration estimates that the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion since it began in late February.
Sen. Darline Graham, who is serving out the remainder of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's term in the Senate, said she will seek a full term for the South Carolina seat her brother held for more than two decades.
Homeland Security Investigations is an arm of ICE, meaning the immigration enforcement agency would effectively be investigating incidents involving its own agents.
This is the first time in more than 150 years that a vice president's family had a child while in office.
It will be the first meeting between President Trump and Sheinbaum since December after months of verbal sparring. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is also expected to attend.
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.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
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.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
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.
Vaughn Grissom drove in the tying run with a one-out double in the ninth inning and Jo Adell was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded to give the Los Angeles Angels a 3-2 comeback win over the St. Louis Cardinals.
Trea Turner hit two homers, including the 200th of his career, and drove in five runs, Bryce Harper and Brandon Marsh also went deep and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-7.
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
Colorado general manager Josh Byrnes helped orchestrate a trade with his former team Monday as the Rockies sent right-hander Seth Halvorsen to the Los Angeles Dodgers for two minor league players.
Free agent forward Matisse Thybulle has signed a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, a person with knowledge of the agreement said Monday.
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
Los Angeles County's chief medical examiner is emphasizing the need for greater transparency when it comes to autopsies following celebrity deaths.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
The Simi Valley Police Department cordoned off a neighborhood after one person died and a police officer's motorcycle was severely damaged.
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Azur in Beverly Hills brings the French Mediterranean dining experience to Los Angeles. Executive Chef Stanley Suchy joins CBS LA to walk through the menu.
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Realtor Monty Iceman discusses the latest real estate trends as home prices decline, but fewer homes are available.
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Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
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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.
