"It's so stupid": False claims about hurricanes must stop, Biden says
Many local officials have taken to social media to push back on harmful misinformation about Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene.
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Many local officials have taken to social media to push back on harmful misinformation about Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene.
Following a shooter's attempt to kill former President Trump, conspiracy theories, digitally altered images and misinformation spread across social media platforms.
The anti-sunscreen movement is spreading misinformation online, and some younger adults are questioning sun safety.
As the conflict between Israel and Hamas grinds on, social media has become a front line in the battle over public opinion. Teens are getting caught in the middle.
Some advertisers, users have left platform amid growing concern over company's ability to deal with hate speech, misinformation.
On Friday, Twitter laid off 7,500 workers, about 50% of its staff, just days after Elon Musk began his tenure as its new owner.
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.
Pepperdine University lifted its shelter-in-place order as Franklin Fire conditions improved near campus.
The Franklin Fire has burned more than 2,200 acres in Malibu, prompting evacuations and a shelter-in-place order at the Pepperdine University campus, which has since been lifted.
An allegedly armed carjacking suspect barricaded inside of a home in Cerritos on Monday afternoon, prompting a standoff with law enforcement.
Thousands of people could be without power due to the strong winds that are expected to batter Southern California in coming days.
The Franklin Fire has already burned more than 2,200 acres of brush, but fire officials say so far, a minimal number of homes have been destroyed.
Pepperdine University lifted its shelter-in-place order as Franklin Fire conditions improved near campus.
An allegedly armed carjacking suspect barricaded inside of a home in Cerritos on Monday afternoon, prompting a standoff with law enforcement.
Thousands of people could be without power due to the strong winds that are expected to batter Southern California in coming days.
The former businessman raised more than $17 million during the bogus house-flipping investment scam.
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.
Pepperdine University lifted its shelter-in-place order as Franklin Fire conditions improved near campus.
The Franklin Fire has burned more than 2,200 acres in Malibu, prompting evacuations and a shelter-in-place order at the Pepperdine University campus, which has since been lifted.
An allegedly armed carjacking suspect barricaded inside of a home in Cerritos on Monday afternoon, prompting a standoff with law enforcement.
Thousands of people could be without power due to the strong winds that are expected to batter Southern California in coming days.
Thousands of people could be without power due to the strong winds that are expected to batter Southern California in coming days.
The former businessman raised more than $17 million during the bogus house-flipping investment scam.
Authorities advised Los Angeles County residents to be wary about open fires after Santa Ana winds prompted a Red Flag warning amid dangerous weather conditions on Monday.
Hong Ngoc Nguyen was visiting childhood friends when the suspect allegedly ran a red light and hit her friend's car.
Someone in Huntington Beach is throwing rocks at cars and it's causing a lot of damage and concern.
Thousands of people could be without power due to the strong winds that are expected to batter Southern California in coming days.
Authorities advised Los Angeles County residents to be wary about open fires after Santa Ana winds prompted a Red Flag warning amid dangerous weather conditions on Monday.
The crash happened when a police officer crashed their motorcycle, which then veered into the crowd of onlookers lining the streets during the Palm Springs Festival of Lights.
It's unclear what prompted the chase to begin.
The crash happened Thursday a little before 8 a.m. on Acacia Avenue near Kirby Street, according to Hemet Police Department officers.
Is your recycled Starbucks cup ending up where you expected? A CBS News investigation says that it probably isn't.
While sometimes slow, the tracing system from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives played an instrumental role in helping law enforcement locate the man who opened fire inside a Monterey Park dance hall in 2022.
Following a deadly hijacking of a Metro bus, Ross Palombo digs through data about violence on the Metro system.
Ross Palombo goes over the crime statistics available for the Metro.
KCAL News investigates connection between Beverly Hills armed robbery and gun belonging to notorious police killer Christopher Dorner.
The lawsuit alleges the unidentified girl was raped at a Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.
The manhunt continues for the man captured on surveillance video last week fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Trump said of the Jan. 6 defendants and convicts, "I'm going to be acting very quickly," he told NBC News' "Meet the Press."
President-elect Donald Trump called on Sunday for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, saying that Ukraine and its president "would like to make a deal and stop the madness."
The FBI announced Friday night it was offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
After two decades in the House of Representatives, Adam Schiff will return to the Capitol on Monday to officially begin his term as a US Senator.
Trump said of the Jan. 6 defendants and convicts, "I'm going to be acting very quickly," he told NBC News' "Meet the Press."
President-elect Donald Trump called on Sunday for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, saying that Ukraine and its president "would like to make a deal and stop the madness."
Both President-elect Donald Trump and incoming "border czar" Tom Homan cite inflated figures, with Trump often makes a misleading connection between migrants illegally crossing the border and the flow of fentanyl.
An appeals court judge wrote that the law that would force a sale or ban of TikTok "survive[s] constitutional scrutiny."
Grocery giant Albertsons will pay nearly $4 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of overcharging customers at hundreds of Albertsons, Safeway and Vons supermarkets.
A federal judge has blocked a new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes.
Californians with iPhones and Apple Watches will now be able to store digital versions of their driver's licenses and identification cards on their devices, state officials announced.
The authorization comes after a week-long voting period for the more than 6,000 Food4Less workers represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers Local union.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Public health officials are urging residents and business owners to monitor their water sources after seven people reported contracting Legionnaire's Disease in recent days.
The first case in the U.S. of a more severe strain of mpox was reported in San Mateo County, the California Department of Public Health said.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Public health officials have reported two more locally acquired cases of the mosquito borne illness dengue in Los Angeles County, bringing the total to 11 cases in recent weeks.
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that the state would renew a rebate program for electric vehicles if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the current federal tax credit.
Avid coin collectors jumped at the chance to get their hands on a rare "double eagle" gold coin at a Southern California auction house.
Los Angeles County is taking on Pepsi and Coke for their role in plastic pollution.
Two more members of the Los Angeles Times editorial board have resigned after the newspaper's owner blocked its plan to endorse Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris for president.
Thousands of mental health workers at Kaiser Permanente facilities spanning across Southern California went on strike on Monday, calling for increased pay and restored pension plans, amid other demands.
Patrik Laine scored in regulation and added the winner in the shootout as the Montreal Canadiens beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2.
Anthony Davis scored 30 points and had 11 rebounds, D'Angelo Russell added 28 points with 14 assists and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 107-98 without LeBron James.
The fourth annual LA Bowl matchup has been set, with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas slated to face the University of California, Berkeley on Dec. 18 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.
Treinen, 36, was one of the Dodgers' most reliable pitchers through their successful 2024 World Series run.
Matthew Wright kicked a 31-yard field goal that banked off the left upright as time expired, and the Kansas City Chiefs survived another close game, beating the Los Angeles Chargers 19-17 to win their ninth straight AFC West title.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
The lawsuit alleges the unidentified girl was raped at a Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.
A touring British indie-rock band said they lost personal gear when armed robbery targeted their van while they were getting coffee at a Vallejo Starbucks Tuesday morning on the first day of their U.S. tour.
Elton John says he's lost his eyesight and struggled to see his new musical, "The Devil Wears Prada" after a "severe" eye infection.
Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld were first linked in the spring of 2023 when they were photographed dining together in New York City.
Paul Deanno's 7 a.m. forecast reports that peak winds will occur from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday. The strongest winds happen around 7 a.m., but the fire danger remains high even after the worst of the winds have passed because of the low humidity.
Matt Myerhoff said Sheriff's deputies are going door to door to ensure everyone is evacuated as power outages are impacting cell phone service. It is not known how many structures have burned, but he said the majority of structures impacted by the wildfire are homes.
The massive Franklin Fire moves through Malibu as KCAL's Rick Montanez show how quickly the flames are moving.
The fast-moving Franklin Fire burns near Pepperdine University in Malibu. KCAL's Rick Montanez talks to a student evacuating the flames.
Pepperdine University student Matthew Morrison shelters in place with classmates inside campus library during Franklin Fire.
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.
KCAL News Anchor and three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died.
Los Angeles comes out to celebrate the Boys in Blue two days after winning the 2024 World Series.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions after defeating the New York Yankees in game 5.
