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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month thousands of people all over the country will come together to help raise funds to prevent cancer and help eliminate this deadly disease. The following activities are all wonderful ways to engage and teach every generation about being a part of positive social change.
Nothing makes the month of October more exciting than Halloween and all of the spookiness that comes with it. Los Angeles is filled with such a rich history, dating as far back as the early 1900s, that it comes as no surprise some of the oldest buildings still standing from the prohibition era tend to be most haunted. Many of these buildings have become historical landmarks, but visit these old-time watering holes and decide for yourself whether they're truly haunted.
Damian Lillard had 14 points and seven assists in his first NBA action, and the Portland Trail Blazers capitalized on the absences of Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard for a 93-75 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in a preseason game Wednesday night.
As LA's beer culture emerges and the city celebrates its 4th Annual LA Beer Week Festival this year, breweries are popping up everywhere. As fall sets in, the best brewpubs in Los Angeles roll out the season's most anticipated beers with hints of pumpkin spice and other fall flavors typical of the season. These are the places to go if you're looking for a little fall flavor with your libations this year.
Prices at the pump continued to hover around $5 per gallon in Southern California on Tuesday even though wholesale gas prices decreased.
In a 3-2 vote, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Tuesday endorsed Proposition 30, a tax hike initiative championed by Gov. Jerry Brown.
A picture is worth a thousand words, and if your teeth are looking dull or discolored on your next holiday card, your loved ones will have plenty to say about it. Living in tinsel town has tons of pros when it comes to maintaining your image. If you're looking like a country bumpkin, that's more of a Halloween costume than a fashion statement; don't miss out on Los Angeles' guide to obtaining and maintaining pearly whites.
Los Angeles City Councilman Bill Rosendahl said Monday he will not run for re-election in March.
Angelenos still love Arnold Schwarzenegger—and will even forgive him for showing up an hour late to his own event.
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa extended the welcome mat to prospective new businesses in Los Angeles through 2015.
Listen up, rockaholics! For the first time in history, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is allowing fans to be involved in the induction selection process.
Run, walk, skate, bike – just don't drive – to L.A.'s fifth CicLAvia this Sunday.
A full-size pickup truck will share the spotlight with the Space Shuttle Endeavour during its 12-mile trek through the streets of Los Angeles next week.
It may have started as a royal nuptials celebration in the city of Munich back in 1810, but today Oktoberfest is celebrated worldwide to provide yet another cultural holiday to use as an excuse to overindulge. If you live in Los Angeles, you'll have an array of Oktoberfest festivals and festivities to partake in. Ranging from low key to outrageous to outright insane, these five events cover the party-level spectrum, allowing you to choose your own Oktoberfest adventure.
The Automobile Club of Southern California reports gas prices in California have reached a record high in October.
A college student who claims he was unjustly beaten and Tasered by officers while out with his friends in Hollywood last October is suing the Los Angeles Police Department.
The team was eliminated from playoff contention, their wild-card hopes dashed Tuesday night with a 4-3 loss to Barry Zito and the San Francisco Giants.
"Nobody walks in L.A." and maybe that's because it's just too dangerous.
Officials at Children's Hospital want the public to know they have no affiliation whatsoever with an Adult Swim show on Cartoon Network by the same name.
An 81-year-old waitress from Glendale was forced to put her retirement on hold after scammers conned her out of her life savings.
Officials are project an early sellout due to the popularity of the scenic 26-mile, 385-yard route that begins downtown and ends in Santa Monica.
Fire officials on Monday braced for a last gasp of summer-like heat amid a red flag warning for much of the Southland.
As you walk the streets of any city, you are bound to find pieces of public art meant to beautify the area with culture and a story. Some of those art pieces are self-explanatory: the bust of a founding citizen or the likeness of a prolific writer, for example. Others take a little staring into and perhaps the reading of their dedication plaques to understand them. Then, there are those sculptures that make one wonder just what was going on inside of the artist's mind. Following are five of the latter; five odd pieces of art placed throughout Los Angeles that, once you get to know them, become beautiful and full of meaning.
This weekend, get the whole family involved in football fever and stock your party with Chargers-themed paraphernalia.
Chris Capuano won for the first in eight starts and the Los Angeles Dodgers inched closer in the wild-card race, beating the San Diego Padres 8-4 on Thursday night.
Aryan Papoli, 58, was found about 75 feet down an embankment in the San Bernardino Mountains, with injuries consistent with a fall, authorities said.
A man is dead after a shooting in Minneapolis on Saturday involving federal immigration agents from Customs and Border Protection. Here's what we know so far.
Federal agents in Minneapolis have shot and killed another person in south Minneapolis Saturday morning. The shooting comes as tensions over a surge in ICE enforcement actions have the area on high alert.
The shooting was reported around 3:50 a.m. Saturday.
A totally rad look at the cars and culture of the 80s and 90s on full display now at the Peterson Automotive Museum; then head into the future with the latest vehicle innovations from Hyundai at the L.A. Auto Show.
Aryan Papoli, 58, was found about 75 feet down an embankment in the San Bernardino Mountains, with injuries consistent with a fall, authorities said.
A man is dead after a shooting in Minneapolis on Saturday involving federal immigration agents from Customs and Border Protection. Here's what we know so far.
Federal agents in Minneapolis have shot and killed another person in south Minneapolis Saturday morning. The shooting comes as tensions over a surge in ICE enforcement actions have the area on high alert.
The shooting was reported around 3:50 a.m. Saturday.
As part of a plea deal, Ulysses Sanchez, 38, admitted to driving a minivan at anti-ICE protesters in Los Angeles in 2025.
As part of a plea deal, Ulysses Sanchez, 38, admitted to driving a minivan at anti-ICE protesters in Los Angeles in 2025.
Big Bear eagles Jackie and Shadow welcomed their first egg of the nesting season on Friday.
Los Angeles prosecutors charged a Glendale firefighter with killing his wife at the North Hollywood home. They alleged that he used an axe.
Metro's C Line To Torrance Project will extend light rail service from the Redondo Beach Station on Marine Avenue to the Torrance Transit Center – adding 4.5 miles of new track.
Alexander Soofer is accused of fraudulently obtaining $23 million from taxpayers that was intended to help combat homelessness.
Big Bear eagles Jackie and Shadow welcomed their first egg of the nesting season on Friday.
A group of smash-and-grab robbers purposefully crashed an SUV into an Anaheim jewelry store before crashing their getaway cars during a police pursuit on Friday afternoon.
Brea police arrested school board member Christopher Becerra for allegedly sending sexual messages to a minor.
The shooting happened at around 11:30 p.m. at a home in the 4500 block of Scenario Drive, police said.
After several 7-Eleven stores were targeted by robbers overnight in Los Angeles and Orange counties, authorities are working to investigate if the incidents are connected.
Big Bear eagles Jackie and Shadow welcomed their first egg of the nesting season on Friday.
A pursuit ended in a Riverside parking lot after San Bernardino County deputies shot and killed the suspect on Thursday.
San Bernardino City Council member Treasure Ortiz was charged with two counts of eavesdropping for illegally recording police in connection to her $2 million lawsuit against the city.
The man was found with "traumatic injuries" in Nuevo at around 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Riverside County deputies said.
Ontario International Airport unveiled a new monument sign as officials rang in a "new era" of aviation in the Inland Empire and celebrated a decade of local control during an event on Wednesday.
A man is dead after a shooting in Minneapolis on Saturday involving federal immigration agents from Customs and Border Protection. Here's what we know so far.
Ryan Wedding, a 44-year-old Canadian national, was added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list last year.
Microsoft services were down for thousands of users, according to tracking service Downdetector.
A hiker who kept climbing California's Mount Whitney after a fellow hiker turned around has been found dead, according to a volunteer group.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
Gov. Newsom is accusing the Trump administration of pressuring a planned interview between a U.S. media company and the Democratic governor to be cancelled. The Trump administration has fired back at those claims.
Over a dozen college basketball players are accused of taking bribes to tank their performance — the latest in a series of alleged sports gambling schemes, leading one ex-prosecutor to urge professional leagues to hire an internal investigator.
ICE authorized its officers to enter homes without judicial warrants in the cases of people with deportation orders, a sweeping reversal of longstanding rules, according to a whistleblower complaint.
President Trump said he will not be imposing tariffs against European countries over their objections to his efforts to acquire Greenland.
After returning to Joint Base Andrews, President Trump departed for Davos about one hour later aboard a second aircraft.
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.
Kevin Johnson died from "blunt head trauma and stab wounds" at a homeless encampment, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner said.
Ryan Wedding, a 44-year-old Canadian national, was added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list last year.
Nick Martinell scored 17 of his 22 points in the second half on Wednesday night to help Northwestern beat USC 74-68 and snap a five game losing streak.
Mikael Granlund and Cutter Gauthier scored in the shootout and Lukas Dostal stopped 40 shots as Anaheim defeated the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche for the Ducks' fifth straight win Wednesday night.
Gabriela Jaquez scored 25 points on 10-of-11 shooting, and No. 3 UCLA routed Purdue 96-48 on Wednesday night to take sole possession of first place in the Big Ten.
Among the names missing when the 98th Academy Award nominations were announced were Ariana Grande, George Clooney, Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, and anyone associated with "Wicked: For Good."
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
A judge has ordered that actor Timothy Busfield be released from jail during a detention hearing on child sex abuse charges.
Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress, was identified as the woman killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn.
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
Somerville, the latest concept from GVO Hospitality, opened in November, serving progressive American cuisine in Los Angeles. Head Chef Geter Atienza explores the menu with CBS LA.
This week, we're heading to the coast to beautiful Santa Monica! Westways Editor in Chief Jim Benning joins CBS LA to talk about one of Southern California's most iconic places.
Authorities are investigating after a man was shot and killed outside of a sports bar in South Los Angeles. Alys Martinez reports.
A chilly Saturday morning could progress into a sunny day in Southern California. Alex Biston reports.
A totally rad look at the cars and culture of the 80s and 90s on full display now at the Peterson Automotive Museum; then head into the future with the latest vehicle innovations from Hyundai at the L.A. Auto Show.
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.
