Man Burned In Dana Point Explosion Was Allegedly Extracting THC From Marijuana
A 31-year-old man was hospitalized Wednesday after being burned in an explosion in a Dana Point garage, possibly sparked by a pot-extracting lab, authorities said.
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A 31-year-old man was hospitalized Wednesday after being burned in an explosion in a Dana Point garage, possibly sparked by a pot-extracting lab, authorities said.
Authorities said Friday a 30-year-old man was burned in an explosion caused by marijuana refining.
A former Irvine attorney will serve 120 days in jail for her role in a plot to plant drugs in a school volunteer's car.
A teenager was allegedly caught with a knife and drugs at a high school in Lake Elsinore earlier this week.
A lawsuit has been filed to overturn the city of Murrieta's decision to ban medical marijuana dispensaries as well as pot delivery services.
Marijuana, which was wrapped in birthday-themed gift paper, was discovered in four checked bags at Los Angeles International Airport early Wednesday morning.
A drug bust at a home in La Puente led to the confiscation of nearly $1 million in marijuana, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said Thursday.
The Border Patrol says its agents have found more than nine tons of marijuana worth an estimated $14.7 million when they inspected a truck at the San Clemente checkpoint.
A La Crescenta daycare center remained closed for a second day following reports a 2-year-old tested positive for marijuana.
The director of a La Crescenta daycare facility was arrested Wednesday after a 2-year-old girl in her care was found high on marijuana.
A marijuana farm in Topanga State Park, that was originally discovered by California State Park Rangers, was raided on Friday.
Authorities say they've arrested two men and recovered 27 roosters while executing a search warrant at a home in unincorporated Lancaster.
A 34-year-old man was arrested when police discovered marijuana and cocaine worth more than $1.3 million during a search of two homes in Huntington Beach and Fountain Valley.
Federal prosecutors say one of the two men accused of sexually abusing a 15-year-old girl - keeping her captive in a metal box and forcing her to work on a large Northern California marijuana growing operation - has confessed.
U.S. border agents say they found marijuana on a bus with singer Justin Bieber's tour as it crossed into Detroit from Windsor, Canada.
Two men are accused of forcing a 15-year-old Southland girl to work on a Northern California marijuana grow, sexually abusing her and locking her in a metal toolbox for days, authorities said.
A San Clemente man was sentenced to nearly 22 years in federal prison on Monday for conspiring to sell pot out of nine illegal marijuana stores in Los Angeles and Orange counties.
A Burbank man who, on his own volition, admitted his drug use to officers ended up behind bars over the weekend.
Marijuana washed ashore in Laguna Beach Wednesday.
Authorities announced the arrest of two brothers for allegedly running a marijuana grow house in Eastvale.
A Los Angeles man who had previously been arrested and deported for the cultivation of marijuana was in police custody Thursday.
Southern California authorities say it's a dirty business and a bizarre trend - drug users trading Tide detergent for crack.
Federal prosecutors have sent dozens of letters warning medical marijuana shops in Los Angeles and Long Beach to shut down or risk potential criminal or civil action.
Officials in Moreno Valley say three people were arrested and $1.5 million in pot was seized in a home grow operation in Industry.
The U.S. Coast Guard tried to stop and board a sailboat, which was later found to be carrying at least 80 bales of marijuana worth $1 million, in Newport Beach early Monday morning.
The woman fell into the San Gabriel River during a hike near the Bridge to Nowhere early Sunday morning, according to the San Dimas Mountain Rescue Team.
For the second day in a row, thousands of people took to the streets of Los Angeles to express their hopes for freedom after the death of Iran's longtime leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed when the U.S. and Israel launched a joint air strike on Iran.
Luka Doncic had 28 points and nine assists, LeBron James added 24 points and the Los Angeles Lakers finished a back-to-back set with a 128-104 victory over the Sacramento Kings.
Cutter Gauthier scored twice in regulation, Leo Carlsson and Mason McTavish both converted in the shootout, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Calgary Flames 3-2.
Kawhi Leonard scored 23 points and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the New Orleans Pelicans 137-117 on Sunday night to end a three-game losing streak.
The U.S. military says three troops have been killed in the war with Iran, as President Trump says the operation is proceeding "ahead of schedule." Follow live updates.
The woman fell into the San Gabriel River during a hike near the Bridge to Nowhere early Sunday morning, according to the San Dimas Mountain Rescue Team.
For the second day in a row, thousands of people took to the streets of Los Angeles to express their hopes for freedom after the death of Iran's longtime leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed when the U.S. and Israel launched a joint air strike on Iran.
U.S. Central Command said Sunday that three American service members were killed and five others were seriously wounded as part of the military operation in Iran.
The Inland Empire is abuzz with excitement as the Dodgers' newest minor league baseball affiliate, the Ontario Tower Buzzers, get set to take the field in their brand new stadium for their inaugural season.
The woman fell into the San Gabriel River during a hike near the Bridge to Nowhere early Sunday morning, according to the San Dimas Mountain Rescue Team.
For the second day in a row, thousands of people took to the streets of Los Angeles to express their hopes for freedom after the death of Iran's longtime leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed when the U.S. and Israel launched a joint air strike on Iran.
The Inland Empire is abuzz with excitement as the Dodgers' newest minor league baseball affiliate, the Ontario Tower Buzzers, get set to take the field in their brand new stadium for their inaugural season.
The shooting happened near the grand opening of the Marathon Burger location on Pine Avenue. A spokesperson said that the incident was not connected to their event.
The man was found dead at around 9:30 a.m. in the 2900 block of E. Pacific Commerce Drive, according to LA County deputies.
The Big Bear bald eagles have another clutch of eggs after losing their initial set earlier this season.
Rudy Martinez's family is demanding justice, saying their 36-year-old relative was shot and killed by an Anaheim police officer.
The National Guard's Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team works with local agencies during hazardous material investigations.
Police were called to the home for reports of "suspicious circumstances" by the property's landlord. They later handed the investigation over to FBI officials, who have been at the home since Monday.
The Santa Ana Police Department booked the inmate into the Theo Lacy Facility on Feb. 19 for vehicle theft, receiving a stolen vehicle and obstructing or resisting a peace officer.
The Inland Empire is abuzz with excitement as the Dodgers' newest minor league baseball affiliate, the Ontario Tower Buzzers, get set to take the field in their brand new stadium for their inaugural season.
The fundraising effort came after Cal Baptist University announced that the men's wrestling, golf and swimming and diving teams would be cut.
Deputies say that the suspect fired at a moving vehicle in the 25000 block of Florida Avenue at around 7:20 p.m. Wednesday. No one was struck by gunfire.
The Big Bear bald eagles have another clutch of eggs after losing their initial set earlier this season.
The crash happened at around 5 a.m. on southbound lanes of the 215 freeway near Central Avenue, according to a news release from the California Highway Patrol.
"Sadly, there will likely be more before it ends. That's the way it is. Likely be more," President Trump said after mentioning the three U.S. service members killed in the operation.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
CBS News has learned that the casualties occurred among American personnel based in Kuwait.
The man who killed two and wounded 14 also had photos of Iranian leaders in his home, a source said.
Luka Doncic had 26 points, eight assists and six rebounds, LeBron James added 22 points, nine assists and seven rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers ran away from the short-handed Golden State Warriors for a 129-101 win.
For the second day in a row, thousands of people took to the streets of Los Angeles to express their hopes for freedom after the death of Iran's longtime leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed when the U.S. and Israel launched a joint air strike on Iran.
"Sadly, there will likely be more before it ends. That's the way it is. Likely be more," President Trump said after mentioning the three U.S. service members killed in the operation.
CBS News has learned that the casualties occurred among American personnel based in Kuwait.
Demonstrators took to the streets of Los Angeles on Saturday in the wake of a U.S. and Israeli strike on Iran overnight, which killed multiple Iranian officials, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
President Trump posted on social media that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation Saturday.
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.
Riverside County health officials have reported the second and third measles cases of the year, which they say could be connected to the county's first case that was reported last week.
Health officials say that an unvaccinated minor visited the Walmart Supercenter in Ontario on Jan. 29.
Health officials said that the traveler arrived at LAX's Tom Bradley International Airport Terminal on a Viva Aerobus Flight on Jan. 26.
Orange County health officials have confirmed their second measles case of 2026 in an international traveler who arrived in California at Los Angeles International Airport before visiting Disneyland and California Adventure last week.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
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.
California is set to join a growing list of states banning the practice of cat declawing, under a new law taking effect in January.
Luka Doncic had 28 points and nine assists, LeBron James added 24 points and the Los Angeles Lakers finished a back-to-back set with a 128-104 victory over the Sacramento Kings.
Cutter Gauthier scored twice in regulation, Leo Carlsson and Mason McTavish both converted in the shootout, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Calgary Flames 3-2.
Kawhi Leonard scored 23 points and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the New Orleans Pelicans 137-117 on Sunday night to end a three-game losing streak.
The Inland Empire is abuzz with excitement as the Dodgers' newest minor league baseball affiliate, the Ontario Tower Buzzers, get set to take the field in their brand new stadium for their inaugural season.
No. 2 UCLA has completed the first undefeated regular season in Big Ten women's basketball in 11 years.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
Shia LaBeouf, who was charged with battery after police say he punched several people outside a New Orleans bar earlier this month, was arrested again on Saturday.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Laurie Perez provides the latest details in the ongoing military actions taking place in the Middle East, which saw three U.S. Service members killed on the second day of U.S. and Israeli strikes.
For the second day in a row, thousands of people took to the streets of Los Angeles to express their hopes for freedom following the death of Iran's longtime leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed when the U.S. and Israel launched a joint air strike on Iran. Lauren Pozen reports.
The shooting happened about a block from the grand opening of Marathon Burger's Pine Avenue location, leaving one person dead and two others wounded. Police say that there is no indication the two events are connected.
Zach Boetto reports from ONT Field in Ontario, where the newest minor league affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Ontario Tower Buzzers are set to hit the diamond for the first time this season.
One of the nation's longest-running races celebrating the Lunar New Year took place on Sunday with the L.A. Chinatown Firecracker. Alys Martinez reports.
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.
