Flex alert extended for Labor Day
It will be the sixth-straight day that a flex alert has been issued for California. People are urged to cut down their electricity use, avoid using major appliances and turn off all unnecessary lights.
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It will be the sixth-straight day that a flex alert has been issued for California. People are urged to cut down their electricity use, avoid using major appliances and turn off all unnecessary lights.
Kara Finnstrom reports from San Pedro, where thousands of participants were on hand to run in the Conquer the Bridge race, an annual event on Labor Day where people run the Vincent Thomas bridge, despite the sweltering heat.
As rain showers are expected to touch down on parts of Southern California Sunday, San Bernardino County has been issued a flash flood warning.
CBS Los Angeles reporter Jeff Nguyen provides a special report via CBS News, detailing the effects of the sweltering heat wave pounding the West Coast, causing a series of devastating wild fires.
Laurie Perez reports from Burbank, where she caught a steady stream of moviegoers enjoying the discounted ticket prices as part of National Cinema Day, with the extra benefit of escaping the sweltering heat.
Rick Montanez reports from Sylmar, one of the many regions impacted by sporadic summer weather on Saturday, with heavy rainfall and threats of severe thunderstorms - all in the midst of the worst heat wave of the year.
Jake Reiner reports from Exposition Park, where he spoke with some of the brave USC Trojan football fans tailgating ahead of their first game of the season, while just 12 miles away, UCLA Bruin fans did much of the same before their 45-17 victory.
With the heat showing no signs of slowing down, it's going to be tough for weekend warriors to stay cool at either venue.
A department of water and power worker on site told CBSLA Investigative Reporter Kristine Lazar that the outage was caused by old equipment combusting
Dr. Kimberly Petrick of Kaiser Permanente Santa Monica talked to Marci Gonzalez and Chris Holmstrom about how to stay healthy during this heat wave.
Nicole Comstock reports from La Verne, where despite the triple digit temperatures earlier in the day, residents attempted to go through their daily routines - from dining outdoors at restaurants to partaking in a high school football game.
Tena Ezzeddine reports from the Cajon Pass, where several travelers hitting the road for Labor Day Weekend are feeling the worst of the scorching heat wave.
Markina Brown provides your forecast as a sweltering heat wave settles over the Southland, while Nicole Comstock warns how warm overnight temperatures could bring additional heat-related health concerns.
Jasmine Viel highlights Joy Lamb's 1920s craftsman style home in Altadena, where she successfully made a series of upgrades to improve her energy efficiency - utilizing new windows, solar panels and insulated walls.
As Los Angeles County continues to bake in the year's worst heat wave, with numerous regions reaching triple digits on Wednesday, a series of cooling centers have opened their doors to the public. Rina Nakano reports.
Local officials are gearing up as the hottest and longest heat wave of the year is set to arrive in a few days.
The goal: to see if the street bond substance could actually lower the temperature over the course of a year.
A heat stroke is one of the most serious heat related illnesses that doctors see during the summertime and that has certainly been the case this year.
Vedder's throat was damaged while playing the Lollapalooza Paris festival, the band said
The U.K. hit its hottest day on record Tuesday afternoon with temperatures exceeding 104ºF.
WebMD's Chief Medical officer John Whyte joined the studio to discuss the ideal temperature for sleeping as Southern Californians are exposed to a prolonged heat wave of above average temperatures.
Tina Patel reports on the heat wave moving through the Southland that has firefighters on high alert due to the heightened fire dangers presented by the dry climate, hot weather and fireworks ahead of the Fourth of July.
Nicole Comstock was in Fontana where she spoke with residents trying to beat the heat, in the midst of a suddenly extreme warm front that struck the Southland Wednesday.
A record high temperature of 86 degrees was set in Burbank on Tuesday.
SoCal Edison filed a lawsuit against Los Angeles County and other agencies over the Eaton Fire on Friday.
Federal prosecutors charged a man who allegedly threatened to kill Vice President JD Vance during his Disneyland trip last year.
An Orange County man has been posting social media videos of car crashes in front of his house to hopefully spur safety changes at his Huntington Beach intersection.
Rick Caruso, the runner-up in the Los Angeles Mayoral race four years ago, announced he will not pursue elected office at this time.
Beverly Hills police said the suspect beat the man with a metal object before running him over with his vehicle.
SoCal Edison filed a lawsuit against Los Angeles County and other agencies over the Eaton Fire on Friday.
Federal prosecutors charged a man who allegedly threatened to kill Vice President JD Vance during his Disneyland trip last year.
An Orange County man has been posting social media videos of car crashes in front of his house to hopefully spur safety changes at his Huntington Beach intersection.
Rick Caruso, the runner-up in the Los Angeles Mayoral race four years ago, announced he will not pursue elected office at this time.
Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum has sought to placate President Trump and build a strong relationship between the U.S. and Mexico.
SoCal Edison filed a lawsuit against Los Angeles County and other agencies over the Eaton Fire on Friday.
Rick Caruso, the runner-up in the Los Angeles Mayoral race four years ago, announced he will not pursue elected office at this time.
Beverly Hills police said the suspect beat the man with a metal object before running him over with his vehicle.
Alfaro's eldest daughter said she heard gunshots while she was asleep, and that her father appeared near her with a gun, and allegedly shot at her several times, but he missed.
The Muhammad Ali Forever stamp features simply and boldly, a black and white 1974 Associated Press picture of Ali in his signature boxing stance.
Federal prosecutors charged a man who allegedly threatened to kill Vice President JD Vance during his Disneyland trip last year.
An Orange County man has been posting social media videos of car crashes in front of his house to hopefully spur safety changes at his Huntington Beach intersection.
After his son died while hiking Mount Baldy, Kenneth Muensch Casanova called on Angeles National Forest officials to require permits on the dangerous mountain.
A Santa Ana community scrambled to ensure their 101-year-old neighbor wasn't left behind when a fire broke out in her condo.
Orange County prosecutors said the suspect was allegedly sex trafficking a 17-year-old girl in Anaheim.
After his son died while hiking Mount Baldy, Kenneth Muensch Casanova called on Angeles National Forest officials to require permits on the dangerous mountain.
"If you don't have the training or the right equipment, you will end up like I did," said Manny Vasquez, who fell 300 feet while hiking up Mount Baldy.
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.
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum has sought to placate President Trump and build a strong relationship between the U.S. and Mexico.
A 21-year-old who demonstrated in Santa Ana, California, against the shooting death of Renee Good says exercising his right to free speech nearly cost him his life.
Kyle Tucker has agreed to a $240 million, four-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, bolstering the franchise's chance for a third consecutive World Series championship.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum has sought to placate President Trump and build a strong relationship between the U.S. and Mexico.
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.
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.
Kyle Tucker has agreed to a $240 million, four-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, bolstering the franchise's chance for a third consecutive World Series championship.
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.
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.
While much of the country endures freezing January weather, Southern California can expect a weekend in the 80s. Alex Biston reports.
Hudson Chase, star of 'How to Lose a Popularity Contest', talks to Jamie Yuccas and Sheba Turk about the new romantic comedy premiering on Tubi.
Beverly Hills police said the suspect beat the man with a metal object before running him over with his vehicle. Lauren Pozen reports.
Desmond Shaw flies to Silver Lake for tonight's Look At This!
Federal agents carried out several immigration operations in San Bernardino and other parts of the Inland Empire. Nicole Comstock 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.
