Woman 'Pays It Forward' When Teen's Balloon Message To Her Late Father Floats Its Way To NorCal
Almost every year since her dad died of a brain aneurysm in 2010, 16-year-old Ashlynn Marracino has written him a letter on his birthday, January 6.
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Almost every year since her dad died of a brain aneurysm in 2010, 16-year-old Ashlynn Marracino has written him a letter on his birthday, January 6.
A number of city activists are calling for Pasadena City Controller Michael Beck to retire following the city's embezzlement scandal, but he says he's not going anywhere.
Harris has been in office since 2011 and is the first woman, the first African American and the first South Asian to hold the office in the state's history.
Four employees of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department have been relieved of duty, authorities said Monday.
Celebrate everything that Martin Luther King, Jr. stood for at some of the best MLK celebrations this year.
Here's your all-inclusive guide to enjoying everything the Getty Center has to offer.
Omar Arce Meza arrived in Palml Desert on Thursday for business meetings and failed to show up for any of them on Friday.
He suffers from dementia and Alzheimer's disease, and has not been seen or heard from since this morning.
If possible, a day in Santa Ynez should be extended to two in order to really get the most of this enchanting town. Check out the following five finds waiting for Angelenos in this rarified wine country located mere miles from seaside Santa Barbara.
A Los Angeles woman injured in a DUI crash last month in West Covina has died.
There are so many ways and so many places with talented instructors reserved for getting your bodies in shape. Here are five of the best.
Seriously, what do you possibly have to look forward to in the coming months besides the second half of Scandal (which you totally only watch on date nights because your girlfriend makes you…) and watching Liam Neeson overcome his bad luck for a third time? Well, it's time to cheer up my sad studs! Get out from in front of that screen and head to Le Comptoir, for
Discover tasty food, plenty of beer and tons of team spirit at the best bars to watch basketball in Los Angeles.
Enjoy a nightcap or two with your night owl friends at some of the best late-night happy hours in Los Angeles.
The Los Angeles City Council Wednesday approved a proposal to ban apps, like ParkingMonkey, that allow users to auction off parking spots.
Imagine authentic Japanese cuisine without the 12-hour flight and jet lag. To get the best Little Tokyo dining experience, check out these top five places to eat.
Multiple lanes were blocked on the northbound 405 Freeway in Westchester after a hit-and-run crash that resulted in an overturned vehicle Tuesday evening.
Less than a week ago, it was snowing throughout much of Southern California. On Tuesday, people needed sunblock.
For women in Los Angeles, there are a number of beauty product lines that are made right here in our own backyard.
Crude oil slipped to below $50 per barrel for the first time in five years, and experts predict prices at the pump could remain in the $2 range into the spring.
These five local barbershops not only provide some of the best and most luxurious shave treatments in town, but each also offers a shopping experience that differs from the mass drugstores.
When spring has sprung, so has a number of fresh opportunities of the artistic kind in the City of Angels.
Authorities said a mother of two was fatally struck Sunday morning by a hit-and-run driver in Los Angeles.
Through art classes, kids and parents learn creativity and foster personal growth.
These five best indie theaters were chosen because they are more than theaters. Each offers movie lovers an opportunity to share the experience with producers, artists or others.
os Angeles Metro said there will be no service between South Pasadena and Highland Park stations due to the incident.
The LA County Fair's theme this year is Play Your Way, which aims at celebrating recreation, imagination and different ways to let loose.
CBS News California Investigates obtained data from the LAFD that show 24,503 of the 25,461 patients who received naloxone doses since 2022 survived their overdose, about 96%.
The Pasadena Unified School District, citing structural concerns, announced that it will demolish the beloved tower at Eliot Arts Magnet.
It's been a month since the 1.2 million square-foot Kimberly-Clark paper goods warehouse in Ontario was engulfed in flames after it was allegedly set on fire by an arson suspect. Even now, some residents say they're afraid to return home due to the still-smoldering remains of the paper goods once stored in the building.
os Angeles Metro said there will be no service between South Pasadena and Highland Park stations due to the incident.
The LA County Fair's theme this year is Play Your Way, which aims at celebrating recreation, imagination and different ways to let loose.
The Pasadena Unified School District, citing structural concerns, announced that it will demolish the beloved tower at Eliot Arts Magnet.
It's been a month since the 1.2 million square-foot Kimberly-Clark paper goods warehouse in Ontario was engulfed in flames after it was allegedly set on fire by an arson suspect. Even now, some residents say they're afraid to return home due to the still-smoldering remains of the paper goods once stored in the building.
Culver City said it will not issue fines to residents who fail to follow state regulations for trash sorting during the annual garbage inspection.
os Angeles Metro said there will be no service between South Pasadena and Highland Park stations due to the incident.
The LA County Fair's theme this year is Play Your Way, which aims at celebrating recreation, imagination and different ways to let loose.
CBS News California Investigates obtained data from the LAFD that show 24,503 of the 25,461 patients who received naloxone doses since 2022 survived their overdose, about 96%.
The Pasadena Unified School District, citing structural concerns, announced that it will demolish the beloved tower at Eliot Arts Magnet.
Culver City said it will not issue fines to residents who fail to follow state regulations for trash sorting during the annual garbage inspection.
Some light showers could pass through Southern California overnight on Monday and Tuesday.
Following the Orange County death of victim Ed Ashman on Thursday, new charges of involuntary manslaughter for the teen's mother were announced by the DA on Friday.
Ocean experts say to expect more shark sightings through the summer. "It is gearing up to be a sharky summer," said Chris Lowe, the director of the Shark Lab at California State University, Long Beach.
The redesignation of All American Way to Charlie Kirk Way is "in honor of slain activist Charlie Kirk," according to Westminster City Council documents. The name change was approved by the city council in a 4–1 vote last fall.
The crash happened at around 11:50 a.m. near Newland Street, police said.
It's been a month since the 1.2 million square-foot Kimberly-Clark paper goods warehouse in Ontario was engulfed in flames after it was allegedly set on fire by an arson suspect. Even now, some residents say they're afraid to return home due to the still-smoldering remains of the paper goods once stored in the building.
Deputies say that the 52-year-old Oxnard man was allegedly driving under the influence when he ran a stop sign and collided with a vehicle, killing two people and severely injuring another.
It is unclear what events led up to the shooting, but officials said they will be reviewing body-worn camera footage and privately recorded video shared on social media.
An 18-year-old man died on Sunday after losing control of his car and crashing on Highway 74 in Riverside County during a rainstorm on Sunday, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A downtown Riverside bar reopened on Tuesday after being closed for two weeks due to the damage caused by flooding when a vandal stole copper pipe from their plumbing system.
A former cellmate has previously claimed that the note was written by Epstein after a failed suicide attempt less than a month before his death.
The last time a horse won the Triple Crown was in 2018.
A proposed $250 million settlement would compensate millions of consumers who bought the iPhone 16, iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max.
In a new lawsuit, two California residents allege that Cento Fine Foods doesn't use real San Marzano tomatoes in one of its products.
Ted Turner built a media empire that included cable channels CNN, TBS and TNT, and he owned the Atlanta Braves for 20 years.
A former cellmate has previously claimed that the note was written by Epstein after a failed suicide attempt less than a month before his death.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
A federal judge on Monday sharply criticized the treatment of accused White House Correspondents' Dinner attacker Cole Allen, at one point apologizing to the defendant for what he saw as overly restrictive and punitive conditions in jail.
The 81-year-old former New York City mayor has been hospitalized for pneumonia, his spokesperson said.
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt lashed out at his opponents in a new attack ad.
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.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
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.
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.
Beckett Sennecke, Leo Carlsson and Jansen Harkins scored for the Ducks and Lukas Dostal came 5.6 seconds from his first career playoff shutout as Anaheim defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 3-1 to even their series at a game apiece.
Toluca has qualified for the CONCACAF Champions Cup final with a 4-0 win over LAFC, advancing 5-2 on aggregate.
Travis d'Arnaud hit a three-run homer, Walbert Ureña threw six innings of two-hit ball, and the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Chicago White Sox 8-2.
Andy Pages set career highs with three homers and six RBIs and Shohei Ohtani broke out of a slump with two hits to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 12-2 rout of the Houston Astros Wednesday.
The last time a horse won the Triple Crown was in 2018.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Just a week after the two-weekend Coachella Music Festival left Indio, the Empire Polo Club grounds were flooded by country music fans for Stagecoach. Police arrested 119 people during the three-day event, most of whom were arrested for possession of alcohol under 21 years of age.
The Stagecoach Music Festival was evacuated on Saturday night due to extreme winds blowing in the area.
Brandi Bakewell, executive vice president of Bakewell Media, talks about one of the LA Sentinel’s lead stories which is about CBS LA anchor Amy Johnson. The piece gives a behind-the-scenes look into Johnson’s life and family.
Saddie Murray, the Go-To Girlfriend, shares some last-minute Mother’s Day gift ideas.
Celebrity party planner Marley Majcher shares ideas for Mother’s Day tea parties. She says that you can use a lot of items you might have at home already.
Emily Kaufman, The Travel Mom, talks about different trips to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.
Isaac Hale, assistant professor of politics at Occidental College, discusses the first LA mayoral debate. He said the candidates were not shy about throwing gabs at each other.
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.
