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If Harry Potter or GI Joe are must-haves for the kids' birthday parties, Los Angeles is the place to be. Check out the best family friendly entertainers to find the right fit for your family's next special occasion.
The Ivy may be a celebrity hot spot and paparazzi hub, but Thursday night cameras were focusing on the restaurant instead of the people inside.
Sometimes singing in the shower is simply not enough. When times call for an amiable audience, a good sound system, well-written lyrics and a drink or two, Los Angeles is the place to be.
Patrick Lynch, 55, will have to pay $385,000 in restitution to the Coliseum for his role in an alleged bribery scheme.
Federal and local officials say they're introducing a strict new pollution plan to eliminate beach closures and reduce trash and toxic chemicals in 175 Los Angeles-area waterways.
Police officers will no longer appear in court for red-light camera cases in the wake of a vote to stop collecting fines from violators.
The city of Angels may be No. 5 on the list of cities with the most sugar daddies, but they are the most generous in the country.
New Census data shows the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro region is more packed with people than the New York-New Jersey area.
Public outcry over the shooting death of Florida teen Trayvon Martin intensified in Los Angeles Monday night with a large protest outside City Hall.
"I bought this car sight unseen. I never test drove it." - Larissa and her Honda Accord
While outsiders claim Los Angeles is a bunch of suburbs in search of a city, insiders beg to differ. Consider the following five favorite haunts in the heart of this very diverse Los Angeles.
For many Angelenos, the opening of the first phase of the Exposition Line has been a long time coming.
Two of the top former executives of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum were among three people arrested on unidentified charges, the District Attorney's office said Thursday.
Salsa dancing, with its high-energy music at 150 - 200 beats per minute, and its adaptability is a fantastically fun and aerobic way to spend an evening.
Lawmakers are closer to becoming the first city council in the U.S. to condemn certain types of speech on public airwaves.
Los Angeles is among the top ten cities in the nation with the most bed bugs, according to a study released Wednesday by Orkin.
California prison inmates who are held in solitary confinement are petitioning the United Nations to step in and end the practice.
Despite comments from the mayor and the fire chief, concerns still linger over whether the fire department needs a technological upgrade.
"It was love at first sight." - Ashley and her Ford Mustang Coupe
A dozen elementary school children in the same class took part in a self-cutting incident last week, according to authorities.
Get out this year and see some live music at these great Irish pubs. From leprechauns to bagpipes, these venues will have it all when it comes to green beers and shamrocks. Join in the festivities and make this year, a year not to forget in Los Angeles.
On a day set aside for celebrating Good Samaritans, Angelenos can truly say they're number one.
"My car is so loyal. I love my car!" - Sarah and her Honda Civic
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day and enjoy a pint at Los Angeles' best Irish Pubs.
Los Angeles police and FBI officials say a fugitive shot and killed by police and a federal agent as he stood on a rooftop was not armed, despite initial reports that he not only had a gun but fired it.
A 20-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.
CBS LA has issued a Next Weather Alert due to rain chances throughout Saturday.
A small contents fire was located inside the ADU and was quickly extinguished by crews.
Neighbors say they've been going back and forth with the city of Los Angeles, trying to get it cleaned up, but nothing has changed.
The United Teachers Los Angeles and Associated Administrators of Los Angeles/Teamsters Local 2010 both voted to ratify tentative agreements reached with the district.
A 20-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.
CBS LA has issued a Next Weather Alert due to rain chances throughout Saturday.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
A small contents fire was located inside the ADU and was quickly extinguished by crews.
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A small contents fire was located inside the ADU and was quickly extinguished by crews.
Neighbors say they've been going back and forth with the city of Los Angeles, trying to get it cleaned up, but nothing has changed.
The United Teachers Los Angeles and Associated Administrators of Los Angeles/Teamsters Local 2010 both voted to ratify tentative agreements reached with the district.
They're diagnosed with ADHD, dyslexia, and for 20-year-old Roberto Reyes and his older brother Jesus, it's autism. Their mother was desperate to find support when they were young.
The Redlands Unified School District is adding more cameras, higher fencing and more randomized police dog searches across campuses.
They're diagnosed with ADHD, dyslexia, and for 20-year-old Roberto Reyes and his older brother Jesus, it's autism. Their mother was desperate to find support when they were young.
Mallett managed to wave as she landed at the airport, transferring from a Las Vegas hospital to the UCI burn unit in Orange. She suffers from burns on over 40% of her body.
A man reported that his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend was at their house, causing a disturbance. The suspect, a man in his 20s, reportedly reached for his waistband but left before deputies arrived, according to OCSD.
On Monday night, nine mature trees were cut down in one block where a new pedestrian promenade is being built. It's next to Michael McFadden's jewelry store, and he says the trees were supposed to stay.
Dozens of alleged Mexican Mafia members were arrested when FBI investigators served warrants at several locations across Southern California early Thursday.
A human skull was found in a remote part of Twentynine Palms by a hiker early Wednesday morning, deputies said.
A Riverside County man was sentenced to more than five decades in prison last week for abusing three siblings who were in his care for years.
A 4-year-old boy was honored with the ultimate recognition from the Colton Police Department on Tuesday night, when he was sworn in as an honorary officer.
The FBI has joined the search for a missing 74-year-old Rancho Cucamonga man, Nai Ping Hou, whose bank accounts were depleted before he was reported missing in May 2025.
More than 200 people were arrested over the two-week Coachella Music and Arts Festival in Indio.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said that the Federal Reserve's inspector general will investigate cost overruns in project to renovate the central bank's headquarters.
Tyer Glasnow and Tanner Scott combined on a one-hitter and the Los Angeles Dodgers avoided a three-game series sweep with a 3-0 win over the San Francisco Giants.
"If you haven't booked for this summer, get busy," Atmosphere Research Group Airline industry analyst Henry Harteveldt told CBS News.
Police said the shooting appeared to have happened after two groups of people got into an argument in the mall's food court.
A California voter identification ballot initiative appears to have qualified for a November vote, according to state's top election official.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said that the Federal Reserve's inspector general will investigate cost overruns in project to renovate the central bank's headquarters.
Travelers could see airline fares rise and fewer flights available in the coming weeks, Chevron CEO Mike Wirth said in an interview with "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
The order places FDA-approved products containing marijuana and state-regulated medical marijuana products at a lower drug classification.
A bill aimed at tightening California's elderly parole program has failed to advance.
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.
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.
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.
Tyer Glasnow and Tanner Scott combined on a one-hitter and the Los Angeles Dodgers avoided a three-game series sweep with a 3-0 win over the San Francisco Giants.
Ty Simpson was a starter for only one season with the Crimson Tide, passing for 3,567 yards and leading them to the Rose Bowl after three seasons as a backup.
Fans lucky enough to secure tickets to the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles are facing steep prices, with some paying hundreds or even thousands of dollars to attend events.
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Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
During a court appearance on Thursday, Los Angeles County prosecutors said that singer D4vd, who was charged with murder in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, had a "significant amount" of child pornography on his cellphone.
Michael Tilson Thomas, the 12-time Grammy Award winning composer and famed conductor who led the San Francisco Symphony for a quarter century, has died.
The Laugh Factory has announced an upcoming line of collectible trading cards featuring some of comedy's biggest names at a show in Hollywood next week.
More than 200 people were arrested over the two-week Coachella Music and Arts Festival in Indio.
Tiki Kai in Hermosa Beach is inviting guests to step into a world of aloha with delicious food, drinks and an amazing tiki atmosphere. Co-owner Brian Eldridge and operating partner Alex Osorio walk CBS LA through the brunch menu.
Neil Diamond's iconic Love at the Greek concert was 50 years ago today, and what better way to celebrate than with a tribute show? David Jacobson from Neil Forever and Chris Gialanella discuss Saturday's 50th Anniversary tribute to Neil Diamond’s Love at the Greek concert.
A person standing on the side of the 101 Freeway was killed during a chain-reaction crash in Encino early Saturday morning. Alys Martinez reports.
Southern California will see chances for light rain throughout Saturday and Sunday. Chloe Carlson reports.
Hundreds of ducks rescued from an overcrowded property in Riverside County were supposed to go to good homes, but many of them might end up going to a slaughterhouse instead.
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.
