Fire Chiefs Urge Residents To Prepare Ahead Of Drier Summer, Budget Cuts
A combination of state budget cuts and dry weather could leave the region vulnerable to devastating wildfires, county fire chiefs said Monday.
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A combination of state budget cuts and dry weather could leave the region vulnerable to devastating wildfires, county fire chiefs said Monday.
Delivery driver Antonio Ruiz could hardly believe his eyes when he pulled into the Union 76 station in Silverlake on Monday.
Summer in the city of Los Angeles means going about your day while soaking up the sun outdoors in fun activities that can also be productive. From hitting the City of Angels' hottest flea markets to taking some time to play with your dog at a park specifically meant for that activity. Following are five of the best outdoor expeditions meant to make this new season packed with pleasant things to do.
Make this 4th of July one filled with long-lasting memories and plenty of good times at the best fireworks displays in the city.
Fans lined the streets of downtown Los Angeles for the Kings' Stanley Cup victory parade Thursday afternoon.
Free tickets to the Los Angeles Kings' Stanley Cup victory parade are now selling for upward of $200 on sites such as eBay and Craigslist.
Plans to upgrade the 8,000-foot-long runway have been scaled back to limit the closure to 10 days instead of the much lengthier initial proposal.
A Los Angeles man has been taken into custody after police say he threatened his mother with knives and barricaded himself in a home for more than seven hours.
Fire officials say a science experiment "gone awry" prompted the evacuation at East Valley High School in North Hollywood.
Authorities say a woman walking in a unincorporated area near Compton made a gruesome discovery yesterday.
A man was killed Saturday while trimming a palm tree in Glendora, authorities said.
When it's time to go fly a kite, literally not figuratively, don't struggle to find the best spots in the city — they're right here. Explore a park or beach, or just slip off to this scenic overlook at these awesome area locations. While the weather's beautiful and families are filling the parks, head out and get that pretty little creation airborne at the best places to fly a kite in L.A.
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is calling for pension reform for city workers. In a letter dated Tuesday, Villaraigosa ordered the city's top budget analyst to expedite a report detailing ways the city can enact several changes.
Add a little excitement to family time and fill the bonding hour with laughter and a bit of competition with a rough and tumble game of laser tag. No matter the occasion, nothing beats sniping off those siblings at the best laser tag venues in Los Angeles. From laser tag courses that'll come to you to fun zones that offer a full day of fun on the cheap, this city's laser tag options abound.
A gangsta rap video is raising eyebrows at LA City Hall.
The gruesome case of a Canadian gay porn star who dismembered a lover before mailing various body parts to people, is eerily similar to an unsolved case in Los Angeles .
Terminally ill patients and dispensary workers were among those who showed up on the steps of City Hall ahead of a critical vote tomorrow.
President Barack Obama concluded a two-day Southland visit Thursday with an appearance at a breakfast campaign fundraiser in View Park, one of the nation's wealthiest predominately black enclaves.
Even if your team is a stinker this season, it's always "game on" at these local sports bars.
Five suspected gang members were in custody Monday after they allegedly held a man at gunpoint at his Los Angeles home.
"I love red. Love, love, love!" - Maria and her Honda Accord
It's a spectacle that won't repeat for another century — the sight of Venus slowly inching across the face of the sun.
As the weather heats up, Fido loves nothing more than a good swim to cool off. Running through the tide at the beach will surely exhaust that pent-up pup, and pet spas soothe the muscles of any aging best friend. Finding dog-friendly swim spots in L.A. just isn't easy, though, so start at this list of the area's five best bets to take that pup out for a splash.
With the city of Los Angeles taking the first step toward joining nearly four dozen other California municipalities in outlawing them, the humble little polyethylene bag may be headed for the trash heap of history.
If you're a fan of the Grammy Awards, mark your calendar for Feb. 10 — that's when the annual event will be held next year.
The fire was reported at 2:54 a.m. Sunday in the 500 block of Lincoln Boulevard.
An East Los Angeles location was hit twice while a Watts store was heavily damaged and burglarized Sunday morning.
A deadly shooting suspect turned himself in to San Bernardino County authorities just hours after their investigation began in Hesperia on Friday.
Shohei Ohtani brought home the go-ahead run in the 10th inning on an infield single and the Los Angeles Dodgers snapped a seven-game losing streak by beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1 on Saturday night.
Kopitar will be honored after spending 20 seasons with the Los Angeles Kings, during which he became the franchise's all-time leading scorer and helped win two Stanley Cups.
The fire was first reported at around 4:40 p.m. near the intersection of N. Sierra Highway and Needham Ranch Parkway, LACoFD officials said.
Burbank police said that a car caught fire after crashing in the area, which then quickly spread to the nearby hillside.
Evacuation orders and warnings were issued in parts of Ventura and Los Angeles counties after a brush fire broke out near Lake Piru on Saturday afternoon.
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli hired former top aide Shawn Lewis to be a federal law enforcement liaison, though Lewis has three prior convictions for driving under the influence and a pending battery charge.
The fire was reported at 2:54 a.m. Sunday in the 500 block of Lincoln Boulevard.
Kopitar will be honored after spending 20 seasons with the Los Angeles Kings, during which he became the franchise's all-time leading scorer and helped win two Stanley Cups.
Two San Fernando Valley homes were broken into on Saturday and police are working to determine if both incidents are connected.
Deputies said that an AutoZone near the intersection of Atlantic and Olympic boulevards was ransacked shortly after a street takeover at the intersection.
The fire was first reported at around 4:40 p.m. near the intersection of N. Sierra Highway and Needham Ranch Parkway, LACoFD officials said.
The crash happened at the intersection of La Brea and Beach avenues at around 8:45 a.m., according to LA County firefighters.
The looming El Niño could bring one of the wettest winters on record to California, according to renowned climatologist Daniel Swain.
Orange County Health Care Agency officials have confirmed the county's first human West Nile virus case of 2026, amid what some medical experts believe could be one of the worst mosquito seasons on record.
Drones used high-definition video to detect illegal aerial discharges, helping to pinpoint 13 properties and issue 8 citations totaling $240,000 under the city's new Social Host ordinance.
A study from the journal Science Advances confirms what many of us believed: that more heat waves mean more fires.
Big waves in Orange County have put lifeguards on alert, following a tragic accident just a month ago.
A deadly shooting suspect turned himself in to San Bernardino County authorities just hours after their investigation began in Hesperia on Friday.
Deputies say that the man pointed a firearm at them during the incident.
Deputies say that the 33-year-old man pointed a gun at another driver during a road rage incident in July.
The shooting happened on July 31 in the 33000 block of Simpson Road in Winchester, Riverside County deputies said.
The looming El Niño could bring one of the wettest winters on record to California, according to renowned climatologist Daniel Swain.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Sandy Alcantara struck out eight in seven innings, becoming the Miami Marlins' career leader in innings pitched, and Xavier Edwards had three RBIs in a 7-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday.
The former San Francisco 49ers star running back spoke in a prerecorded video message while he sat on stage wearing his gold jacket at Tom Benson Stadium on Saturday.
The total is also the eighth-largest Powerball jackpot in the game's history.
In a narrow 50-49 vote, President Trump's former defense lawyer was confirmed as attorney general in a vote early Saturday.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
In a narrow 50-49 vote, President Trump's former defense lawyer was confirmed as attorney general in a vote early Saturday.
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli hired former top aide Shawn Lewis to be a federal law enforcement liaison, though Lewis has three prior convictions for driving under the influence and a pending battery charge.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of documents and images related to UFOs, the fifth disclosure in recent months about the strange encounters.
A California lawmaker is making a final push to pass legislation that would restrict companies from using consumers' personal data and AI to set individualized prices, with supporters hoping to send the bill to the governor before the legislative session ends.
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.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Orange County Health Care Agency officials have confirmed the county's first human West Nile virus case of 2026, amid what some medical experts believe could be one of the worst mosquito seasons on record.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced the rollout of the state's new electric vehicle instant rebate program, touting it as part of an investment in the state's clean-vehicle future.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
Shohei Ohtani brought home the go-ahead run in the 10th inning on an infield single and the Los Angeles Dodgers snapped a seven-game losing streak by beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1 on Saturday night.
Kopitar will be honored after spending 20 seasons with the Los Angeles Kings, during which he became the franchise's all-time leading scorer and helped win two Stanley Cups.
Sandy Alcantara struck out eight in seven innings, becoming the Miami Marlins' career leader in innings pitched, and Xavier Edwards had three RBIs in a 7-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday.
School officials said they're working to help their student-athletes find other playing opportunities for the 2026 season.
The former San Francisco 49ers star running back spoke in a prerecorded video message while he sat on stage wearing his gold jacket at Tom Benson Stadium on Saturday.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
Some parts of the LA Jazz Festival were canceled just days before the citywide, two-week party was slated to begin, leaving performers and fans alike in the dark.
A performer will be living inside a billboard 30 feet above the Sunset Strip as Netflix promotes its new film "The Last House."
The Bob Baker Marionette Theater is releasing its first new show in four decades as the iconic team works to raise money and purchase its permanent home in Highland Park.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
It's been so hot in Southern California that the 90s and 80s should feel like a breeze later in the week. Chloe Carlson reports.
Dani Ruberti takes a look at the warm weather still expected to batter most of Southern California before a brief cooldown next week.
A man who allegedly shot and killed two people was fatally shot by Downey Police Department officers on Saturday.
Firefighters battled a brush fire in the Wildwood Canyon part of Burbank, which sparked when a car crashed in the area on Saturday afternoon, according to police. Zach Boetto reports.
LAPD officers are investigating the possible connection between two home break-ins in the San Fernando Valley overnight.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
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.
