Human skull found in backpack next to Oregon interstate
This is at least the second time in recent years that a human skull has been discovered along the state's interstate.
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This is at least the second time in recent years that a human skull has been discovered along the state's interstate.
Authorities detained the suspect shortly after he jumped out of the burning vehicle. The flames quickly engulfed the cab as officers waited for the fire department to arrive. The I-5 Freeway was shutdown as authorities try to move the burnt wreckage. Jeff Nguyen reports.
Angeles National Forest and LA County Fire crews plan overnight water-dropping flights to continue battling the fire.
No structures were threatened at last report.
Three children were among the injured. The southbound 5 Freeway reopened after being shut down for more than 10 hours.
The CHP says a multi-vehicle crash killed one person and shut down north-bound lanes of Interstate 5 in Irvine Monday night.
A mother traveling with her two children was arrested while trying to smuggle nearly 40 pounds of cocaine across the border, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials said Wednesday.
The California Highway Patrol says the transition road from westbound Interstate 10 to southbound Interstate 5 near downtown Los Angeles will be closed for several hours after a big rig overturned.
More thunderstorms and heavy rain could hit Southern California again Friday, just a day after rain sent mud and debris into homes and severed roads, including Interstate 5, the main artery between Los Angeles and California's Central Valley.
A SigAlert was issued Wednesday morning after a big rig crash on the Interstate 5 in Santa Clarita.
One person was killed Thursday morning when a big rig jackknifed and caught fire near Pyramid Lake on Interstate 5.
The Los Angeles City Council Tuesday honored a student who survived a fiery bus crash that claimed the lives of 10 people in Orland last month.
A man was killed Tuesday morning in a collision involving two big rigs on Interstate 5.
Firefighters Sunday extinguished two small brush fires that erupted along Interstate 5 in the Castaic area.
Those who like to argue — or brag — about the worst commute in this traffic-tangled state have a new measure of their misery.
The freeway connector tunnel between Interstate 5 and Route 2 near Glendale reopened Friday after being shut down for six months.
A Los Angeles freeway underpass shut down nearly six months ago by a fiery tanker truck crash will reopen this week.
One lane of the transition road from southbound Interstate 5 to eastbound Interstate 10 was reopened Tuesday after a pothole damaged the tires of roughly 40 vehicles.
A big rig loaded with 20 tons of French fries overturned and slid down an embankment on its side on Interstate 5 north of Los Angeles.
An unidentified woman was found dead Sunday on the ramp connecting the 5 and 22 freeways, officials reported.
The flooding was first reported shortly after 1:30 p.m. near the Roscoe Boulevard ramps of the 5 Freeway, according to CHP officers.
A big rig carrying a load of milk overturned Monday on the westbound Interstate 10 transition road to the northbound Interstate 5
Officials have reopened a key freeway junction in the Los Angeles area that was shut down for 90 minutes by a brush fire.
More than two months after a tanker truck crash and subsequent fire damaged an LA freeway interchange, Gov. Jerry Brown has declared a state of emergency to free up funding to finish repairs.
A portion of the southbound Interstate 5 was closed Tuesday after a collision involving two big rigs sparked a brush fire near Castaic.
Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress, was identified as the woman killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn.
The father, Hector Lionel Alfaro, allegedly killed his wife and daughter before dying by suicide on Tuesday.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
The victim, who remains unidentified as of Saturday morning, was found in the 4700 block of Whittier Boulevard.
SoCal Edison filed a lawsuit against Los Angeles County and other agencies over the Eaton Fire on Friday.
Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress, was identified as the woman killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn.
The father, Hector Lionel Alfaro, allegedly killed his wife and daughter before dying by suicide on Tuesday.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
The victim, who remains unidentified as of Saturday morning, was found in the 4700 block of Whittier Boulevard.
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.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
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.
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.
Dom's Taverna is a new Basque restaurant in Santa Barbara, making waves with the freshest of seafood. Chef Dom Crisp joins CBS LA.
Southern California Edison is suing Los Angeles County and other agencies, alleging that they failed to act reasonably during the Eaton Fire. Alys Martinez reports.
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.
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.
