Water In LA Receives C+ Grade While 60 Percent Continues To Come From Outside Region
The report included a C+ grade for water supply and consumption even though 60 percent of the water in L.A. County comes from outside of the region.
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The report included a C+ grade for water supply and consumption even though 60 percent of the water in L.A. County comes from outside of the region.
Business owners say they are fed up with the growing number of homeless encampments and the trash that they are bringing with them.
LeBron James has dribbled into the standoff between the NBA and China, calling the comments from Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey "not really educated" before Monday night's preseason game against Golden State Warriors.
Police say a passenger in an Uber who had been fighting with another passenger jumped the freeway divider was killed in a crash involving the California Highway Patrol officer that was responding to the fight.
Government offices, libraries and most banks closed Monday. There will also be no mail delivery. The one exception is Pasadena, where the main library will be open.
Several schools in the areas in the immediate area shut down Friday at the height of the fire, but they are scheduled to resume regular classes Monday morning.
Fire officials say the Saddle Ridge Fire has grown to 4,700 acres as of daybreak Friday, after initially being reported as a 1-acre blaze at 9 p.m. Thursday. One man has died of a heart attack amid the wildfire, which damaged 25 homes.
With four wildfires burning in Los Angeles and Riverside counties, a smoke advisory was issued Friday by the South Coast Air Quality Management District.
No one was injured in the fire, but it caused an estimated $3 million in property damage. Los Angeles Fire arson investigators determined the blaze had been intentionally set.
The Dodgers hoped to keep their World Series dreams alive tonight as they headed back to the ravine for the winner-take-all National League Division Series Game 5 against the Washington Nationals.
Authorities discovered the 14,806 pairs of shoes on a shipment arriving from China. Customs and Border Protection officers say they were mislabeled as "napkins" in an attempt to disguise the illicit cargo.
The National Weather Service are predicting "critical fire weather conditions" in much of Southern California from early Thursday through Friday afternoon due to wind gusts of 45 and 70 miles per hour and humidity bottoming out as low as 3 percent.
While some might agree he has lost control, the actor means he lost the head he carried with him on the red carpet at the Met Gala earlier this year.
City Council President Herb Wesson proposed Tuesday that drivers working for rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft in Los Angeles be paid a minimum of $30 per hour.
The Sigalert was canceled just before 11 a.m. and all lanes were reopened.
Guillermo Robles, a blind man, had brought the original case against Domino's in Los Angeles federal court in September 2016, alleging he was unable to order food on Domino's website and mobile app despite screen-reading software.
Firefighters arrived to find flames shooting out of the converted attic, which was heavily damaged.
The road back to the playoffs for the Los Angeles Dodgers began with a decisive win Thursday night, but the boys in blue couldn't capitalize on a ninth-inning rally that saw the bases loaded as Corey Seager went up to bat against Daniel Hudson.
The Los Angeles Dodgers won Game 1 of their National League Division Series against the Washington Nationals Thursday night.
The LAPD posted Wednesday night that they had asked the social media star what they can do for her. Her reply has always been that she wanted to thank the officer who took the video.
An Uber driver faces a charge of assault with a deadly weapon Thursday after police say she stabbed a would-be passenger after an argument over car seat.
The man, described only as being in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene. The body was covered by a white tent and remained in the street in front of a row of homeless tents on the sidewalk.
Traffic was brought to a standstill Wednesday at Los Angeles International Airport as hundreds of airport employees, Uber and Lyft drivers and other workers marched on LAX.
All of the services provided by the Los Angeles Department of Transportation will be free Wednesday, a nod to the public effort to reduce pollution and improve the health of Californians and their communities.
The ordinance will take effect in 30 days. Tobacco retailers will have 180 days after it takes effect to obtain new business licenses and to clear their shelves of flavored tobacco products.
The quake was reported at 8:44 a.m. near Cabazon.
Cole Allen, 31, sent some of his writings to members of his family before the attempted attack on Saturday.
The collision occurred at the railroad crossing near the intersection of Sequoia and Los Angeles avenues on Saturday evening.
On land rooted in 1891, a new story is growing – one of healing, heritage and radical nourishment. Bloom Ranch is more than a place, it's a calling.
The University of Southern California had three standout players selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, including star receivers Makai Lemon and Ja'Kobi Lane, while UCLA had zero players picked for the first time since 2012.
President Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after shots rang out at the hotel where the event was taking place.
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
President Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner Saturday night following a security incident outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
The quake was reported at 8:44 a.m. near Cabazon.
The collision occurred at the railroad crossing near the intersection of Sequoia and Los Angeles avenues on Saturday evening.
A large fire destroyed a warehouse in the city of Commerce that was storing cotton insulation materials, according to Los Angeles County firefighters.
Police are investigating an alleged home burglary that happened in Sierra Madre on Friday night.
A small contents fire was located inside the ADU and was quickly extinguished by crews.
Neighbors say they've been going back and forth with the city of Los Angeles, trying to get it cleaned up, but nothing has changed.
The United Teachers Los Angeles and Associated Administrators of Los Angeles/Teamsters Local 2010 both voted to ratify tentative agreements reached with the district.
Evacuation warnings were lifted on Sunday morning, firefighters said.
A bat found on the Fullerton College campus last week has tested positive for rabies, according to the Orange County Health Care Agency.
They're diagnosed with ADHD, dyslexia, and for 20-year-old Roberto Reyes and his older brother Jesus, it's autism. Their mother was desperate to find support when they were young.
Mallett managed to wave as she landed at the airport, transferring from a Las Vegas hospital to the UCI burn unit in Orange. She suffers from burns on over 40% of her body.
A man reported that his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend was at their house, causing a disturbance. The suspect, a man in his 20s, reportedly reached for his waistband but left before deputies arrived, according to OCSD.
The Stagecoach Music Festival was evacuated on Saturday night due to extreme winds blowing in the area.
A human skull was found in a remote part of Twentynine Palms by a hiker early Wednesday morning, deputies said.
A Riverside County man was sentenced to more than five decades in prison last week for abusing three siblings who were in his care for years.
A 4-year-old boy was honored with the ultimate recognition from the Colton Police Department on Tuesday night, when he was sworn in as an honorary officer.
The FBI has joined the search for a missing 74-year-old Rancho Cucamonga man, Nai Ping Hou, whose bank accounts were depleted before he was reported missing in May 2025.
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
The Republican president did not attend during his first term or the first year of his second.
A 26-year-old man is facing two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, according to authorities.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
President Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after shots rang out at the hotel where the event was taking place.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
The Republican president did not attend during his first term or the first year of his second.
President Trump cited wasted time and confusion over leadership, adding, "we have all the cards."
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.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, 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.
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.
A home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.
More than a dozen cities and counties across California were given a "final warning" from state officials Wednesday, saying they have failed to properly plan for additional new homes amid the state's lack of affordable housing.
The University of Southern California had three standout players selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, including star receivers Makai Lemon and Ja'Kobi Lane, while UCLA had zero players picked for the first time since 2012.
Roki Sasaki earned his second major league victory as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat the Cubs 12-4.
The Los Angeles Chargers addressed some of the more flaring holes in their roster in the 2026 NFL Draft, picking several offensive and defensive lineman in hopes of bolstering their strength in the trenches.
Cole Ragans struck out 11 in six sharp innings and Nick Loftin had a career-high four RBIs as the Kansas City Royals routed the Los Angeles Angels 12-1.
David Martinez scored early in the first half and that was all Hugo Lloris needed as Los Angeles FC ended Minnesota United's four-match winning streak with a 1-0 victory on Saturday.
The Stagecoach Music Festival was evacuated on Saturday night due to extreme winds blowing in the area.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
During a court appearance on Thursday, Los Angeles County prosecutors said that singer D4vd, who was charged with murder in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, had a "significant amount" of child pornography on his cellphone.
Michael Tilson Thomas, the 12-time Grammy Award winning composer and famed conductor who led the San Francisco Symphony for a quarter century, has died.
The Laugh Factory has announced an upcoming line of collectible trading cards featuring some of comedy's biggest names at a show in Hollywood next week.
April is Amernian Heritage Month, and Marash Bakery in Van Nuys joined CBS LA on Sunday to walk through its Armenian and Middle Eastern baked goods.
Scattered showers hit parts of Southern California on Sunday morning but they're expected to part for some sun. Chloe Carlson reports.
On land rooted in 1891, a new story is growing – one of healing, heritage and radical nourishment. Bloom Ranch is more than a place, it's a calling.
An FBI SWAT team was called to the Torrance home of the alleged shooter at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday. Mike Rogers and Lauren Pozen report.
The Los Angeles Astronomical Society celebrated their 100th anniversary at Griffith Observatory on Saturday night.
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.
