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WonderCon, a three-day comic book and fantasy gathering featuring panel discussions, author-signings and other activities, continues Saturday at the Los Angeles Convention Center for the second day of its three-day extravaganza.
Free attractions are of greater interest these days, especially around the Los Angeles area. These are the best of the best.
A 37-year-old bus driver was charged Friday in connection with the death of a special needs student.
According to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, Joseph Kenneth Cornett has been charged with a total of 15 felony counts.
For potential future scientists of all types, consider the ideas blogger Ashley Erikson has shared which she did with her two boys, too.
She joined a roundtable discussion at USC on combating terrorism and attended two fundraisers in Santa Monican and Hollywood Thursday.
Going out on the town for a nice drink in Los Angeles offers a wide range of appealing destinations with unique cocktail options.
As winter turns to spring, LA residents can enjoy some of the best spring beers found citywide and in the outlying areas.
No credible threats have been made against LAX. However, airport police have increased their visual presence at the airport as a precautionary measure.
The emergency test was broadcasted on television and radio stations between 10:15 a.m. and noon by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the governor's Office of Emergency Services.
Thousands of residents were without power Wednesday due to gusty winds that blew overnight.
Los Angeles is a hot bed for some of the best Mexican food in the country. The following are the best burritos in LA.
Staples Center will host the 2018 NBA All-Star Weekend festivities, the NBA announced Tuesday.
Here are five of the best pet rescue shelters in Los Angeles from which to save a furry life.
Patrons gather to enjoy a lunch or dinner with a wine tasting that sets the tone for a culinary experience that is invigorating,educational and pleasing to the taste buds.
Lonnie Franklin Jr., 63, has pleaded not guilty to 10 murders between 1985 and 2007 in one of the city's most notorious serial killer cases.
Travelers who participated in the study ranked LAX as 91 out of 100 airports worldwide.
Authorities are investigating whether an electrician intentionally leaped to his death from the 53rd floor of Los Angeles' tallest skyscraper onto an intersection or if his death was a workplace accident.
Under the proposed revisions, if the city is unable to provide adequate storage space nearby homeless individuals would be allowed to store a 60-gallon bin worth of belongings on a sidewalk.
Bumble Bee Foods issued a recall for 31,579 cases of Chunk Light tuna over possible product contamination.
Bank of the West is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the men's capture and conviction.
Enjoying a dish of ravioli, a nice glass of wine, and some garlic bread can cap-off a great day or night.
According to the Los Angeles Police Department, Davene Wells was last seen in the 3700 block of West 27th Street around noon on March 1.
Under the water rate plan, the average customer will see a 4.76 percent annual increase, amounting to an additional $3 per month.
The sweet deal is being held at participating locations nationwide all day long.
Orange County firefighters recovered the body of Alejandra Ramirez Torres on New Year's Day. She leaves behind two daughters.
A gunman killed a woman and critically wounded another in a shooting outside Selecto Plaza Mall in the Westlake District.
A Los Angeles County firefighter recounted a daring rooftop rescue to save residents from the flooding that overcame Phelan on Christmas Eve.
After the latest Southern California storm, drivers across LA County are paying the price with blown tires and bent rims.
The Los Angeles Fire Department issued an evacuation warning for possible debris flows in the Hollywood Hills.
Orange County firefighters recovered the body of Alejandra Ramirez Torres on New Year's Day. She leaves behind two daughters.
A gunman killed a woman and critically wounded another in a shooting outside Selecto Plaza Mall in the Westlake District.
Some of California's new laws aim to tackle artificial intelligence, wildfire recovery assistance, immigration and consumer issues.
A Los Angeles County firefighter recounted a daring rooftop rescue to save residents from the flooding that overcame Phelan on Christmas Eve.
After the latest Southern California storm, drivers across LA County are paying the price with blown tires and bent rims.
A gunman killed a woman and critically wounded another in a shooting outside Selecto Plaza Mall in the Westlake District.
A Los Angeles County firefighter recounted a daring rooftop rescue to save residents from the flooding that overcame Phelan on Christmas Eve.
After the latest Southern California storm, drivers across LA County are paying the price with blown tires and bent rims.
The Los Angeles Fire Department issued an evacuation warning for possible debris flows in the Hollywood Hills.
Tina Lai, nicknamed "Kickwhere," entered her not guilty plea in Los Angeles federal court on Friday to one count of providing material support to terrorists and one count of possession of unregistered firearms.
Orange County firefighters recovered the body of Alejandra Ramirez Torres on New Year's Day. She leaves behind two daughters.
The contract between Orange County Fire Authority, Southern California Edison and several other local fire departments that provided valuable firefighting helicopters to the area has expired, despite the efforts of the fire chief.
Orange County firefighters said that a body was found in the river at around noon on Thursday.
The city of Fullerton has canceled its New Year's Eve celebrations due to forecasted rain and high winds expected as the city rings in 2026.
Rock music legend Sammy Hagar has donated $10,000 to a 12-year-old boy who was injured when a helicopter crashed on him in Huntington Beach in October.
A Los Angeles County firefighter recounted a daring rooftop rescue to save residents from the flooding that overcame Phelan on Christmas Eve.
CHP officers chased the motorcyclist through Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties before making an arrest in Ontario.
The 42-year-old woman will be booked and charged with vehicular homicide upon release from the hospital for injuries suffered in the crash, deputies said.
The boy was shot and killed at around 7:40 p.m. on Tuesday night, Riverside County deputies said.
Riverside police said the suspect brutally beat another homeless man to death in late November.
"In retrospect, it's too bad I took it because it gave them a little ammunition," President Trump told The Wall Street Journal.
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
"We are removing the National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland," President Trump announced.
More than 8,000 stores closed across the U.S. this year, according to retail industry data, including these well-known brands.
A staffer at Walt Disney World in Florida is recovering after being struck and injured by a fake boulder that rolled off stage during a live performance, Disney said.
"In retrospect, it's too bad I took it because it gave them a little ammunition," President Trump told The Wall Street Journal.
Some of California's new laws aim to tackle artificial intelligence, wildfire recovery assistance, immigration and consumer issues.
"We are removing the National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland," President Trump announced.
A recently released cache of security videos is raising new questions about the prison cameras at the facility where Jeffrey Epstein died in his cell in 2019.
In light of a suit by immigrants groups, California says it will delay the revocations of 17,000 commercial driver's licenses despite a federal threat to withhold $160 million in funding.
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.
Kawhi Leonard scored 45 points to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 118-101 victory over the Utah Jazz that extended their winning streak to a season-best six games.
Gage Goncalves scored the tiebreaking goal with 1:41 to play, and the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied from a late deficit to beat the Los Angeles Kings 5-3 for their sixth consecutive victory.
No. 1 Indiana became the first team in the brief history of the 12-team College Football Playoff to win a game after receiving a first-round bye, smothering Alabama 38-3 in a quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl.
The Los Angeles Rams have agreed to a three-year contract extension with Quentin Lake.
Darren Raddysh scored midway through overtime, and the Tampa Bay Lightning blew three one-goal leads before beating the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 for their fifth consecutive victory.
A woman who was found dead in San Francisco's Fairmont Hotel on New Year's Day has been identified as Victoria Jones, daughter of actor Tommy Lee Jones, officials said.
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
The Grammy-winning artist Beyoncé became the fifth musician to achieve the wealth milestone, Forbes said Monday.
Rock music legend Sammy Hagar has donated $10,000 to a 12-year-old boy who was injured when a helicopter crashed on him in Huntington Beach in October.
Orange County firefighters recovered the body of Alejandra Ramirez Torres on New Year's Day. She leaves behind two daughters. Zach Boetto reports.
One woman was killed and another was critically wounded in a shooting outside of the Selecto Plaza Mall in Westlake District.
Another round of rain has reactivated evacuation warnings for burn scars in Southern California. Dani Ruberti, Hunter Sowards, Mike Rogers and Tom Wait report.
A dog that was rescued from a self-compacting trash can in Gardena has found a new home.
Los Angeles County firefighters carried out a daring rooftop rescue as floodwaters took over Phelan streets.
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.
