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For dancing machines who enjoy burning the midnight oil and hanging out with hyper-energetic types, these colorful nightclubs in Los Angeles fuse 1960s go-go dancing with modern-day pop culture and high drama.
Seasoned San Diego Chargers tailgaters know the nooks and crannies of Qualcomm Stadium, but not everyone is a lifer with expert knowledge about the art of parking lot jubilees. Ensuring your tailgate scene goes off without a hitch is easy if you follow the tailgating rules of the road.
The Los Angeles City Council will consider several tax measures Wednesday, including a motion to ask voters to raise the city's sales tax by one-half percent.
With less than a week to go before Election Day, one particular group of voters is getting some help in making sure their voice is heard.
The Ladies' Classic is clearly the best race of Breeders' Cup weekend which is scheduled for Friday and Saturday at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. The field of eight fillies and mares have won a combined fifty-seven races from ninety-four starts, an incredible 60% winning percentage.
Cab drivers, beware! A hot new cost-cutting car service is taking Los Angeles and other major cities by storm—one download at a time.
If you're keeping your fingers crossed that those perfectly manicured digits won't get nicked on the car keys, smudged when fishing for your phone or chipped before the weekend even gets started, stop. Don't worry, beauty girls, smudge and chip-proof nails do exist, and they're right at your fingertips. The perma-polish nail trend is at an all-time high, and Los Angeles is packed with long-lasting mani hot spots.
Nearly two dozens schools across California - including several in the Southland - have been stripped of a key state ranking due to cheating and other irregularities in administering standardized tests last spring.
A proposed light rail extension spanning from LAX to downtown Los Angeles may have new life after transit officials were ordered to explore funding possibilities.
Most everyone has walked the halls of a museum at least once in their lifetime. Some of the artists whose work hangs on the walls have famous names – Renoir, Picasso, Van Gogh – and others are of new, young, living artists trying deliver their particular messages and dreaming of working them into history. The question of which work deserves to be showcased at a particular gallery or museum falls heavily on the shoulders of art curators. These are five of the city's best: the people who truly know art in Los Angeles.
Time Warner Cable Inc. says it has reached its first major agreements to receive payment for carriage of two new channels carrying Lakers basketball games.
Costume season has arrived, and Halloween just wouldn't be Halloween without your four-legged buddy. This year's top pet costume trends include dressing up your dog as human food and condiment items such as Heinz ketchup bottles and Tootsie Rolls. Join fellow pet owners by celebrating the season of witches and jack-o-lanterns at Los Angeles' fun Halloween events that both you and your pet will enjoy.
The Los Angeles Police Department Thursday was investigating a car accident in Boyle Heights involving Councilman Jose Huizar.
This Halloween, you'll have plenty of opportunities to face your fears. Are you ready for the ultimate fright fest?
A 15 to 16-foot great white shark killed a surfer Tuesday near Surf Beach in Lompoc.
Streets, highways and bridges in Los Angeles County are deteriorating because officials have failed to provide maintenance and replacements for local infrastructure, according to a report released Wednesday.
President Barack Obama made a short visit to Southern California on Wednesday.
Whether you're looking for fine-dining wine or your casual wine bar, these wine pros have you covered.
Pres. Barack Obama will pay a visit to Southern California on Wednesday weeks before the Nov. election.
The start of deconstruction of an iconic hotel in the heart of downtown Los Angeles could put thousands of people back to work over the next several years.
Could the future site of an NFL team in Los Angeles find a home next to Dodger Stadium?
Avoid the "Ugh-my-hair-looks-horrific" syndrome and join the rest of tinsel town in finding the best salons for hair extensions. Growing your hair out has never been easier with these amazing stylists.
The deadline to register for the Nov. 6 general election is Monday.
An autopsy report on the death of "Top Gun" director Tony Scott lists his death as a suicide and says the cause was multiple blunt force injuries suffered from jumping off a bridge into Los Angeles Harbor.
Officials with the Los Angeles Unified School District raced on Monday to meet a fast-approaching deadline to apply for up to $40 million in federal grants.
On March 22, 2023, around 2;30 a.m., four suspects entered Ursitti's home in the 700 block of W. Owen Court as Ursitti and his girlfriend were asleep in their room.
Lawmakers in the California state legislature said they are moving to designate "Farmworkers Day" as a state holiday following sexual abuse allegations against Cesar Chavez.
Mayor Karen Bass said she grew up admiring Cesar Chavez and the farm workers' movement and was hurt when she found out about the allegations.
Temperatures across Southern California are still expected to be between 20 and 30 degrees above normal, but a cool down is coming soon.
A California desert community tied the highest March temperature ever recorded in the U.S., amid a record-breaking winter heat wave in the Southwest.
On March 22, 2023, around 2;30 a.m., four suspects entered Ursitti's home in the 700 block of W. Owen Court as Ursitti and his girlfriend were asleep in their room.
Lawmakers in the California state legislature said they are moving to designate "Farmworkers Day" as a state holiday following sexual abuse allegations against Cesar Chavez.
Members from various unions, including the United Teachers Los Angeles, announced plans for a massive strike in April if ongoing contract negotiations with LAUSD officials do not reach a conclusion.
Mayor Karen Bass said she grew up admiring Cesar Chavez and the farm workers' movement and was hurt when she found out about the allegations.
Temperatures across Southern California are still expected to be between 20 and 30 degrees above normal, but a cool down is coming soon.
On March 22, 2023, around 2;30 a.m., four suspects entered Ursitti's home in the 700 block of W. Owen Court as Ursitti and his girlfriend were asleep in their room.
Mayor Karen Bass said she grew up admiring Cesar Chavez and the farm workers' movement and was hurt when she found out about the allegations.
Temperatures across Southern California are still expected to be between 20 and 30 degrees above normal, but a cool down is coming soon.
The Oscars trash is another person's treasure. The red carpet may be rolled up after the award show, but one Los Angeles woman used a piece of it to give her apartment a touch of Hollywood flair.
The Long Beach Police Department said detectives have been investigating several "sextortion" cases dating back as far back as May 2025.
One person was killed when a Westminster home was engulfed in flames on Tuesday night, according to the Orange County Fire Authority.
After Bill Kerwin's health saw a rapid decline while battling Stage 4 pancreatic cancer, 16 of his family's closest friends came together to make sure that he could see his daughter, Abbi, graduate from Huntington Beach High School with an early ceremony on Monday evening.
Federal officials appealed a judge's decision to dismiss a deportation case against Narciso Barranco, the father of three U.S. Marines in Orange County.
A Seal Beach woman in her 70s was hospitalized after she was hit by a young man on an electric motorcycle.
Investigators said Jose Angel Aguilar cut off his ankle monitor and escaped while attending classes at an Orange County community college.
Detectives are investigating the "suspicious death" of a 23-year-old woman who died after a fight with a family member on Tuesday, according to a news release from the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies said that a 38-year-old man was violently assaulted in the 14000 block of Big Horn Avenue on Tuesday afternoon and that he succumbed to his injuries after being taken to a local hospital.
Riverside police have arrested a man in connection with a deadly stabbing spree outside the Riverside courthouse last week.
After dozens of community members gathered to share their thoughts on whether or not the city of Ontario would rebuild the historic Jay Littleton Ball Park, which was destroyed by a fire in 2024, city council members opted to delay their vote for another day.
Two people were hospitalized after a fiery multi-car crash at a busy Jurupa Valley intersection on Tuesday afternoon.
A California desert community tied the highest March temperature ever recorded in the U.S., amid a record-breaking winter heat wave in the Southwest.
Saddiq Bey scored 25 points, Trey Murphy added 23 and the New Orleans Pelicans overcame an early 18-point hole to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 124-109.
A long-duration heat wave is taking shape over the western half of the U.S. and forecast to stick around in the days ahead.
Allegations of abuse of women and girls by union leader Cesar Chavez were first reported by the New York Times on Wednesday.
President Trump on Wednesday temporarily eased a century-old law that limits shippers from transporting energy products around the U.S.
Lawmakers in the California state legislature said they are moving to designate "Farmworkers Day" as a state holiday following sexual abuse allegations against Cesar Chavez.
President Trump on Wednesday temporarily eased a century-old law that limits shippers from transporting energy products around the U.S.
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino was pulled away from a high-profile role leading immigration raids in major U.S. cities, including Minneapolis, earlier this year.
U.S. intelligence has circulated to President Trump's inner circle that Iran's late supreme leader had misgivings about his son replacing him, viewing Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as not very bright.
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.
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.
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
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.
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.
Noah Cates scored on a deflection off goalie Lukas Dostal's skate at 2:17 of overtime and — after a review for offsides on the play — the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Luka Doncic had 40 points and LeBron James added 30 as the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to seven games with a 124-116 win over the Houston Rockets.
Saddiq Bey scored 25 points, Trey Murphy added 23 and the New Orleans Pelicans overcame an early 18-point hole to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 124-109.
After dozens of community members gathered to share their thoughts on whether or not the city of Ontario would rebuild the historic Jay Littleton Ball Park, which was destroyed by a fire in 2024, city council members opted to delay their vote for another day.
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
The acclaimed filmmaker, who died in February at age 96, revolutionized the art of documentaries with such films as "Titicut Follies." In an interview recorded last year, the pioneering Wiseman talked about his unusual production methods aimed at capturing life.
Singer-songwriter John Mayer and film director-producer McG have teamed up to buy and renovate the legendary movie studio built by Charlie Chaplin, to preserve as a soundstage, recording studio, and a campus for artistic collaborations.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
The United States Postal Service releases new series of lowrider forever stamps, honoring the Chicano and lowrider car culture across the Southwest.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced she is signing a proclomation for the city to rename Cesar Chavez Day to Farm Workers Day.
Residents in fire-risk areas are choosing to turn to home fire defense systems – a look at Frontline Wildfire Defense.
Witnesses at the scene said the suspect driver hit the pedestrian in the 1700 block of Florence Avenue, then intentionally struck the victim again before driving off.
A Pasadena couple will open their garden miniature railroad to the public on April 26 as part of the Bungalow Heaven Home Tour, benefitting Eaton Fire survivors.
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.
