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Children, elected officials and a slate of actors and actress will celebrate the 112th birthday of Ted "Dr. Seuss" Geisel Wednesday, which is also being marked across the nation as Read Across America Day.
Dense fog blanketed much of Southern California under unusually warm temperatures, forecasters said Tuesday.
According to the Los Angeles Police Department, Maricela Zazueta was last seen around 2:30 p.m. on Thursday in the 10000 block of Burbank Boulevard.
Superior Court Judge Debre Katz Weintraub delayed ruling on the motion until March 29.
The evening turned out to be a platform not just for racial representation in the movies, but a wide array of causes from global warming and bank reform to sexual abuse in church and on campus.
The Hollywood elite had several glamorous parties to choose from after the Academy Awards. Here's a roundup of the post-Oscars party action.
Vice President Joe Biden visited the Southland to urge Americans to take a stance against sexual violence.
A bus and a vehicle collided Sunday in a Pico-Union neighborhood.
A judge issued a temporary restraining order preventing the utility company from cutting off funding for temporary housing until March 18.
According To the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch, the cause of the price jump is due to problems with the incoming summer blend of fuel.
A man has been sentenced to a year in Los Angeles County jail for swindling parishioners while posing as a Roman Catholic priest.
Your son or daughter may be a great singer, guitarist, or trumpet player, so get them started early with the right music teacher.
The Expo Line from Culver City will extend another 6.6 miles to Santa Monica, beginning May 20.
Facebook released earlier today an extension of their Like button called "Reactions" which will make it easier for the user to express how they feel about a post with a simple click of a button.
Traffic backed up for miles following at least two collisions involving several vehicles on Interstate 110 in downtown Los Angeles.
The facility is a major source of energy for Southern California and state utility overseers are figuring out how to provide power while it's largely out of commission, as well as exploring what would happen if it never reopens.
According to the National Weather Service, a high surf advisory will remain in effect from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. in Los Angeles County.
Nutella is more than just a creamy breakfast spread -- it's the inspiration for amazing desserts!
The fight over iPhone privacy is coming to Santa Monica and Apple stores nationwide Tuesday evening.
There are many versions of clam chowder depending on what state you live in. However, you don't have to travel very far to find an amazing version if you live in Los Angeles.
Hillary Clinton will visit the Southland Monday to host three fundraisers.
The Los Angeles Rams released veterans James Laurinaitis and Chris Long, and also cut tight end Jared Cook on Friday.
A lawsuit has been filed against a Los Angeles marijuana delivery service to keep it from operating within the city, City Attorney Mike Feuer announced Friday.
If you're a dancer there are several quality dance studios throughout the city. Below are the top five ballet studios in Los Angeles.
Two veteran Los Angeles police officers who are accused of sexually assaulting four women repeatedly while on duty pleaded not guilty Thursday.
Cubs starter Jameson Taillon gave up two hits over 4 2/3 innings in his season debut.
UC Riverside and Cal Baptist University will switch conferences ahead of the upcoming 2026 season after the Big West Conference and Pac-12 Conference announced a partnership on Tuesday.
A man hid in a middle school campus after leading the Los Angeles Police Department on a brief pursuit in the Westlake District.
Tani Robinson's husband died of cancer before he got a chance to put up a flagpole, so she installed one in his honor. "He was patriotic, we both are. Both our fathers served in World War II; he had a brother in Vietnam," she said.
Ohtani started his first game of the 2026 season in Tuesday's matchup with the Cleveland Guardians.
UC Riverside and Cal Baptist University will switch conferences ahead of the upcoming 2026 season after the Big West Conference and Pac-12 Conference announced a partnership on Tuesday.
A man hid in a middle school campus after leading the Los Angeles Police Department on a brief pursuit in the Westlake District.
LA28 organizers will start sending emails to Southern California residents who registered for the locals-only pre-sale event on Tuesday.
Tani Robinson's husband died of cancer before he got a chance to put up a flagpole, so she installed one in his honor. "He was patriotic, we both are. Both our fathers served in World War II; he had a brother in Vietnam," she said.
Ohtani started his first game of the 2026 season in Tuesday's matchup with the Cleveland Guardians.
A man hid in a middle school campus after leading the Los Angeles Police Department on a brief pursuit in the Westlake District.
Tani Robinson's husband died of cancer before he got a chance to put up a flagpole, so she installed one in his honor. "He was patriotic, we both are. Both our fathers served in World War II; he had a brother in Vietnam," she said.
Ohtani started his first game of the 2026 season in Tuesday's matchup with the Cleveland Guardians.
Using the bikes, crews will be able to evaluate risks to critical infrastructure, identify hazardous conditions, and locate, treat, and coordinate medical transport for those who may be injured or stranded.
On April 6, Molly Jolly will become the ninth president of the Angels, and by doing so, she'll become the first woman in franchise history to hold that position.
Renowned marine biologist Chris Lowe said the unusually warm winter has pushed young white sharks to Southern California's coastline.
A Santa Ana mother is missing after what was supposed to be a quick trip across the border to Tijuana.
United Airlines said the pilots saw the helicopter, received a traffic alert and leveled the aircraft.
Bicyclist Luke Fetzer said an irate BMW driver challenged him to a fight after trying a road rage incident in Orange County.
Police say that the suspect grabbed the boy and dragged him to a secluded area before sexually assaulting him over the weekend in Westminster.
UC Riverside and Cal Baptist University will switch conferences ahead of the upcoming 2026 season after the Big West Conference and Pac-12 Conference announced a partnership on Tuesday.
A 32-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash near the Temecula Creek Inn on Tuesday afternoon, according to California Highway Patrol officers.
A U.S. Marine was detained at the Palm Springs International Airport on Monday after he allegedly tried to bring a live explosive round through airport screening, according to Riverside County officials.
The San Bernardino County Fire Department tested new technology on Monday designed to help suppress fires by using sound waves.
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco says his election fraud probe of the Proposition 50 Special Election last fall has come to a halt due to "politically motivated lawsuits and court filings."
Tiger Woods was arrested last week in Florida and charged with driving under the influence after a vehicle crash.
John Tavares redirected a shot from Morgan Rielly into the net with five seconds left in overtime to lift the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 5-4 come-from-behind victory over the Anaheim Ducks in a fight-marred game.
The shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security is set to stretch on after House Republicans rejected a Senate-passed solution to the standoff late last week.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday over the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
NASA is poised to launch four astronauts April 1 on a historic nine-day trip around the moon and back. Here's everything to know about the Artemis II mission.
California will require artificial intelligence companies to implement safety and privacy guardrails under a new order from Gov. Gavin Newsom.
President Trump told CBS News that he is not ready "quite yet" to abandon efforts to force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war, despite a Truth Social post suggesting allies need to do it themselves.
The shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security is set to stretch on after House Republicans rejected a Senate-passed solution to the standoff late last week.
The forces give Trump military options in Iran, including operations that could target opening the Strait of Hormuz, take oil from Kharg Island or seize Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium, sources said.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday over the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
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.
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.
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.
A nonprofit that booked a Social Agent said it's a lot cheaper than hiring someone to do their social media full-time. A typical job runs about $200, with same-day delivery, and if clients already have footage, they can upload it and get a finished piece.
A California judge has tentatively stopped the state from canceling commercial licenses for more than 20,000 immigrant truck drivers.
The Fremont factory will still manufacture Model 3 and Y, but the space where Model S and X are made will instead focus on mass production of Tesla's Gen 3 Optimus robots.
About 30% of San Francisco was without power at the height of the outage, according to utility provider PG&E.
Cubs starter Jameson Taillon gave up two hits over 4 2/3 innings in his season debut.
UC Riverside and Cal Baptist University will switch conferences ahead of the upcoming 2026 season after the Big West Conference and Pac-12 Conference announced a partnership on Tuesday.
Ohtani started his first game of the 2026 season in Tuesday's matchup with the Cleveland Guardians.
Tiger Woods was arrested last week in Florida and charged with driving under the influence after a vehicle crash.
John Tavares redirected a shot from Morgan Rielly into the net with five seconds left in overtime to lift the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 5-4 come-from-behind victory over the Anaheim Ducks in a fight-marred game.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
Olivia Munn tells Tracy Smith about how she turned a symptomless Stage 1 breast cancer diagnosis into a mission to help other women.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Hollywood's biggest night is changing venues, with the Oscars ceremony moving from the Dolby Theatre to L.A. Live in 2029.
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.
Jasmine Viel continues coverage from Azusa, where the investigation into a man's death continues on Tuesday after he was found dead inside an Azusa Police Department police car last week. She demonstrates the challenges the man may have faced after entering the car, where he was later found dead.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect as light showers move in Tuesday evening in parts of Southern California.
Two people are dead, and three others are in critical condition after a multi-vehicle crash in Anaheim on Tuesday morning. Police said a 19-year-old driver ran a red light before the collision. Michele Gile reports.
An Apple Valley family who called 911 during an apparent burglary sued the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department after a deputy shot one of their loved ones.
Mike Rogers provides the details on an Apple Valley family's lawsuit against the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department after their loved one was wrongfully shot by a deputy after they called 911 for a burglary at their home.
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.
