Hanukkah 2024 started on Christmas Day in rare occurrence
The eight-day Jewish holiday of Hanukkah started on Christmas Day in 2024, an occurrence that happens very infrequently.
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The eight-day Jewish holiday of Hanukkah started on Christmas Day in 2024, an occurrence that happens very infrequently.
CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen tagged along at a UPS training facility with a driver amid the holiday season rush.
Shots were fired on the premises of Temple Israel in Albany, New York, on Thursday, but there were no injuries, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul.
CBS New York's Lisa Rozner shows how one family is drawing upon the festival of lights for hope and strength this holiday.
It's not too late to turn your home into your very own festival of lights with Hanukkah lights, decorations, candles and more.
A menorah lighting ceremony will be held at Beverly Hills City Hall Tuesday to mark the third night of Hanukkah.
The Festival of Lights reminds many of the miracles of the past - and how they can still happen even in modern times. Both Chanukah and the holiday traditions involved began on Sunday evening in homes across the nation.
With festivals, food, lighting ceremonies and entertainment in Southern California, Hannukah has arrived for the holiday season.
For your complete holiday recipe guide, consider items that would work for all the holidays from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day.
Menorah lightings, potato latkes, fun for the whole family during this week of Hanukkah celebrations all over town.
Want to spice up Hanukkah dinner this year? Try this complete four course meal!
Chanukah is a time for traditional recipes. Maryann Goldberg of the Kosher Bite Deli provides some recipes for your Chanukah celebration.
As temps in LA plunge to below 70 degrees, it's starting to feel like the holiday season is finally upon us.
Eric Garcetti, Los Angeles' first elected Jewish mayor, will participate Friday in the 29th annual City Hall menorah-lighting ceremony.
Chef Cathy Garland of Lucca Cafe provides a traditional latke recipe and two very non-traditional recipes.
How many people actually know the history behind one of the most joyous seasons?
Holiday time is upon us yet again, and before the stress weighs you down, it's a good idea to have a plan in place to help ensure that you'll make it through the season with a smile.
From shipping your luggage to taking public transportation to the airport, we've assembled a few of our favorite tips for saving money on holiday travel. You don't have to waste your whole holiday budget on getting home this year!
Thanksgiving and the first full day of Hanukkah fell on the same day this year, making way for the unique holiday fusion of "Thanksgivukkah."
Welcome to your 2012 Holiday Guide! Don't miss our gift-giving ideas, shopping advice, food & drink recipes, and movie & music recommendations. Share some holiday cheer with your friends!
Every night and day from Dec. 8 through Monday, Dec. 16 neighborhoods throughout Orange County offer Hanukkah feasts, menorah lighting and cultural events to mark the sacred holiday. Observe the festivities in the way your family and your tradition dictates, but don't miss out on extra fun this year at the best places to celebrate the season in Orange County.
What is Hanukkah? Are there any Hanukkah celebrations in LA? Get the answers here!
Jews across the Southland will begin lighting candles at sundown Wednesday to mark the first night of Hanukkah.
Aerial footage showed nine vehicles involved, with a black pickup truck flipped onto a median, on its side, and on top of another crushed vehicle.
Wouter, a K9 with the Redondo Beach Police Department, is recovering after a suspect bit off a part of his ear during a standoff.
Riverside police arrested a former care facility employee for allegedly using a hidden camera to film other staff inside a bathroom.
The MTV Video Music Awards are back in Los Angeles and CBS LA is celebrating ahead of the big event with a live red carpet special starting at 3 p.m. on Sunday.
Peter Abraham, with the nonprofit People for Bikes, is pushing the city to accelerate several bike projects before 2028, including closing the eight-mile gap through the heart of Los Angeles.
Aerial footage showed nine vehicles involved, with a black pickup truck flipped onto a median, on its side, and on top of another crushed vehicle.
Wouter, a K9 with the Redondo Beach Police Department, is recovering after a suspect bit off a part of his ear during a standoff.
Riverside police arrested a former care facility employee for allegedly using a hidden camera to film other staff inside a bathroom.
Peter Abraham, with the nonprofit People for Bikes, is pushing the city to accelerate several bike projects before 2028, including closing the eight-mile gap through the heart of Los Angeles.
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
Aerial footage showed nine vehicles involved, with a black pickup truck flipped onto a median, on its side, and on top of another crushed vehicle.
Wouter, a K9 with the Redondo Beach Police Department, is recovering after a suspect bit off a part of his ear during a standoff.
Peter Abraham, with the nonprofit People for Bikes, is pushing the city to accelerate several bike projects before 2028, including closing the eight-mile gap through the heart of Los Angeles.
The mother of Braun, Jennifer Levi, chose to honor her son's life and legacy by fighting for stronger DUI laws, especially for repeat offenders.
The NWS has issued a beach hazards statement for Los Angeles and Ventura County beaches, including the Malibu coast.
This is the first time any sea turtle has been documented nesting along the U.S. West Coast. Experts say olive ridley sea turtles typically nest farther south, in the warmer waters of Baja California, but this year the ocean there is exceptionally warm.
With a hurricane forecast to bring powerful waves, Orange County is considering measures to protect sea turtle nests in Seal Beach.
The Irvine Police Department evacuated a shopping center after officers found a pipe bomb inside a car parked at a nearby gas station.
An Orange County family reunited with the Irvine police officers who saved their son's life after he was underwater and unconscious for nearly 10 minutes.
Wildlife experts say that a sea turtle has nested on a West Coast beach for the first time in recorded history after eggs were laid in both Seal Beach and Huntington Beach last week.
Riverside police arrested a former care facility employee for allegedly using a hidden camera to film other staff inside a bathroom.
A call came in to the San Bernardino County Fire Department around 9:58 a.m. about a single aircraft down.
The California Supreme Court ruled that Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco violated that state's election law by ordering his deputies to seize more than 650,000 ballots.
Months after a 13-year-old Rancho Cucamonga girl was left paralyzed from an injury sustained during a dance class, she's defying the odds and learning to walk again.
The San Bernardino Police Department said two victims and a gunman were hospitalized after a shooting Wednesday morning.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
A Tennessee judge granted Dolly Parton's estate a temporary restraining order Wednesday against the late singer's nephew Bryan Seaver and his private security company.
A hurricane watch is in effect for Hawaii County due to the storm, which could dump up to 3 feet of rain on Hawaii's Big Island.
Raising payroll taxes enough to stabilize Social Security could add thousands of dollars in annual costs, according to one analysis.
The ICE officer who shot a Venezuelan delivery driver was not wearing a body camera at the time of the shooting, sources familiar with the investigation told CBS News.
The day has been recognized by California since 1998, but it has not been a regular paid holiday for most state workers.
A California bill that would expand organized sports programs in state prisons is now on Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk after receiving unanimous support from lawmakers.
The California Supreme Court ruled that Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco violated that state's election law by ordering his deputies to seize more than 650,000 ballots.
Reporters whose White House access was revoked were allowed to enter the complex again, hours after a judge ordered the Trump administration to restore their press credentials.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed legislation that would have changed how California determines financial eligibility for some immigrants receiving state-funded food assistance.
Homeowners getting their insurance through the California FAIR Plan will soon be paying even more, but industry observers say it may be a good sign for the state's insurance market.
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.
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials on Monday reported that the county has recorded 100 West Nile virus cases this year, marking the highest number in nearly a decade.
The CDPH said an unvaccinated passenger who later was hospitalized with measles traveled around the country by train and bus, eventually moving through at least six California counties before heading to Denver, Colorado.
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
California placed new restrictions on data centers, giving local communities more control over the electricity, land and water usage by the facilities.
About 43,000 people are expected to attend the annual AI and enterprise tech conference hosted by Salesforce which comes amid calls for a slowdown in AI developments.
Pest control company Terminix has agreed to pay $3.15 million to settle a lawsuit brought by 29 California counties alleging the company unlawfully disposed of pesticides and violated customer privacy laws.
As Californians prepare to celebrate Labor Day and the contributions of American workers, labor unions are raising alarms about what they see as a growing threat to the future of human work.
California regulators approved Waymo to expand its services in Los Angeles and the Bay Area, and to offer its autonomous ride-hailing service in Sacramento and San Diego in the future, the company said Friday.
Manny Machado homered and drove in three runs as the San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 to take sole possession of the top spot in the National League wild-card standings.
Donovan Walton hit a three-run homer and rookie Henry Bolte had his first four-hit game to help the Athletics beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-3 on Wednesday night.
Shohei Ohtani returns to the Dodgers' lineup after missing two weeks with right biceps discomfort.
Carlos Cortes and Zack Gelof each hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning as the Athletics rallied for a 7-6 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Tommy Edman and Will Smith homered as the Los Angeles Dodgers scored five runs with two outs to beat the San Diego Padres 7-0 in a series opener between rivals with the two best records in the majors this month.
The MTV Video Music Awards are back in Los Angeles and CBS LA is celebrating ahead of the big event with a live red carpet special starting at 3 p.m. on Sunday.
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
A Tennessee judge granted Dolly Parton's estate a temporary restraining order Wednesday against the late singer's nephew Bryan Seaver and his private security company.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
Fire department crews and police officers responded to a deadly multi-vehicle, violent accident where two people were declared dead at the scene in Oxnard.
CBS LA's Lesley Marin shows us how crews are restoring the Mabel Shaw Bridges Music Auditorium to its original shine.
As part of a historic moment for marine wildlife in California, hundreds of sea turtle eggs have been relocated from Orange County beaches to the Aquarium of the Pacific to protect them from anticipated hazardous surf this weekend. Michele Gile reports.
Fans across Southern California celebrated Dolly Parton Day on Friday, paying tribute to the late country singer. Jasmine Viel reports.
After a 16-year-old brother was killed and his 13-year-old sister was hospitalized, South LA neighbors said they've waited long enough for the city to make a dangerous intersection safer. Luzdelia Caballero reports.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
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.
