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A long-duration heat wave is taking shape over the western half of the U.S. and forecast to stick around in the days ahead.
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A long-duration heat wave is taking shape over the western half of the U.S. and forecast to stick around in the days ahead.
Two skiers died Friday in separate incidents at Lake Tahoe's Heavenly Mountain Resort, marking the latest in a series of ski-related deaths in the region this month.
The driver of the vehicle, a 23-year-old man from Albany, New York, had been reported missing and died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.
Shirley Raines, a social media creator known for feeding and caring for homeless people, has died at 58, according to her organization Beauty 2 The Streetz.
Former NBA star Lamar Odom has been arrested on suspicion of DUI in Las Vegas.
The shaking was felt as far west as Sacramento and down to Modesto
Avid coin collectors jumped at the chance to get their hands on a rare "double eagle" gold coin at a Southern California auction house.
Seven battleground states, any of which could swing to either the Democrats or Republicans, held the keys to the 2024 election contest between Trump and Harris.
A Las Vegas man who was arrested over the weekend with guns at a security checkpoint outside a Donald Trump rally in California is suing the sheriff and his department for defamation.
A powerful blizzard is dumping snow in the Sierra Nevada as gusty winds and heavy rain hit lower elevations.
The helicopter carrying five Marines crashed during a storm in the mountains outside San Diego.
A former player for the Stockton Kings, the Sacramento Kings G League affiliate, was arraigned in court Tuesday on kidnapping and murder charges related to the death of 23-year-old Marayna Rodgers in Nevada.
Police have arrested two people in Nevada in connection to a Lake Tahoe-area attack that left a man dead and his wife in critical condition.
If a strike were to happen, it would impact 22 casinos on the Las Vegas Strip.
Casino operator MGM Resorts International says resorts are open despite a cybersecurity issue that led to the shutdown of its computer systems across the U.S.
Caleb Williams threw for 319 yards and hit Tahj Washington with two of his five touchdown passes, leading No. 6 Southern California to a 66-14 victory over Nevada on Saturday night.
The entrance to the Burning Man counterculture festival in the Nevada desert has been closed due to flooding from storms.
A Southern California outdoor enthusiast has died after collapsing in Death Valley following a hike amid blistering heat.
The Colorado River proposal from Arizona, California and Nevada aims to conserve at least 3 million acre-feet of water through the end of 2026.
The skier was swept about 500 feet down the mountain before friends found him using a location-tracking device, police said.
The projected win means that Democrats will retain control of the Senate, regardless of the outcome of the Georgia runoff.
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto's victory Saturday evening clinched Senate control for the Democrats four days after Election Day.
After his arrest, the suspect threatened to kill additional officers and their families, and he battered an officer with a table during the interview process, a police statement said.
The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported Wednesday that uniformed officers and police vehicles were seen outside the home of Clark County Public Administrator Robert Telles.
No one was injured in the blaze, and officials say there is no threat to the power supply.
Justin Wrobleski pitched two-hit ball over a career-high eight innings, Andy Pages launched a three-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the punchless New York Mets 4-0 in a matchup between two of baseball's biggest spenders.
Quinton Byfield scored twice, Anton Forsberg made 28 saves and the Los Angeles Kings secured a playoff spot with a 5-3 win over the Seattle Kraken.
Jonathan Quick says he is retiring at age 40 after nearly two decades in the NHL.
Deputies say that the suspect drew a handgun after they used a grappler to bring the chase to an end near Harvill and Oleander avenues in Perris on Monday afternoon.
The jersey debut comes two days before Major League Baseball's league-wide celebration of Jackie Robinson, who broke the game's color barrier in 1947.
LA Unified School District is continuing contract negotiations with the union that represents 30,000 aides, bus drivers, custodians and cafeteria workers.
"I plan to resign my seat in Congress," Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell said Monday as he faces an expulsion vote.
Deputies say that the suspect drew a handgun after they used a grappler to bring the chase to an end near Harvill and Oleander avenues in Perris on Monday afternoon.
The jersey debut comes two days before Major League Baseball's league-wide celebration of Jackie Robinson, who broke the game's color barrier in 1947.
LAUSD's website shows food distribution sites, mental health resources, child care options and tech support available during a possible teachers' strike next week.
The jersey debut comes two days before Major League Baseball's league-wide celebration of Jackie Robinson, who broke the game's color barrier in 1947.
Mission Viejo Animal Services investigators are asking for the public's help to find the man who drove up in a red four-door vehicle and left the four-pound pup alone, outside at the center around 4:30 a.m. last Friday.
Deputies said the man was armed with multiple firearms and wearing rifle-rated body armor as he ran through hiking trails and traffic near the Trump National Golf Course in Rancho Palos Verdes.
Neighbors in North Hollywood said the abandoned home has been a source of problems since a fire destroyed it a decade ago.
The Los Angeles Unified School District and the Service Employees International Union continued contract negotiations well into Monday night, hoping to avoid a strike on Tuesday.
Mission Viejo Animal Services investigators are asking for the public's help to find the man who drove up in a red four-door vehicle and left the four-pound pup alone, outside at the center around 4:30 a.m. last Friday.
Two waves of rainstorms are predicted to hit Southern California over the weekend, bringing a drop in temperatures across the region.
The homicide investigation led Orange County deputies to an illegal gambling house in Stanton, where nearly 50 people were detained over the weekend.
An hours-long pursuit finally came to an end after the alleged DUI suspect led California Highway Patrol officers through Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties on Tuesday night.
Santa Ana Police Department detectives are seeking help from the public in solving a homicide that left a 37-year-old man dead outside his home in early 2025.
Deputies say that the suspect drew a handgun after they used a grappler to bring the chase to an end near Harvill and Oleander avenues in Perris on Monday afternoon.
The Chino Police Department released body camera video that shows a man pulling out a handgun during a traffic stop a few months ago.
The Riverside County Sheriff's Office said the teens shot and killed the 16-year-old inside a Moreno Valley business.
Detectives said the man was murdered and then left on the side of a remote road near Twentynine Palms.
An Ontario mother sued the school district after staff found her son face down in a pool after teachers and aides allegedly left him unattended.
Bahamian police say the search for Lynette Hooker has turned into a search and recovery operation. Her husband has been released after days in custody.
"I plan to resign my seat in Congress," Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell said Monday as he faces an expulsion vote.
The bipartisan House Ethics Committee announced Monday it is investigating Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California.
The image was deleted from President Trump's Truth Social account, but the president said it depicted him as a "doctor, making people better."
A federal judge in Miami handed President Trump a defeat in his defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over a story about a birthday book for Jeffrey Epstein.
"I plan to resign my seat in Congress," Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell said Monday as he faces an expulsion vote.
Raman addressed homelessness, red tape regulations and the LAPD in an interview with CBS LA.
The bipartisan House Ethics Committee announced Monday it is investigating Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California.
The image was deleted from President Trump's Truth Social account, but the president said it depicted him as a "doctor, making people better."
A federal judge in Miami handed President Trump a defeat in his defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over a story about a birthday book for Jeffrey Epstein.
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.
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.
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.
A nonprofit that booked a Social Agent said it's a lot cheaper than hiring someone to do their social media full-time. A typical job runs about $200, with same-day delivery, and if clients already have footage, they can upload it and get a finished piece.
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.
Justin Wrobleski pitched two-hit ball over a career-high eight innings, Andy Pages launched a three-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the punchless New York Mets 4-0 in a matchup between two of baseball's biggest spenders.
Quinton Byfield scored twice, Anton Forsberg made 28 saves and the Los Angeles Kings secured a playoff spot with a 5-3 win over the Seattle Kraken.
Jonathan Quick says he is retiring at age 40 after nearly two decades in the NHL.
The jersey debut comes two days before Major League Baseball's league-wide celebration of Jackie Robinson, who broke the game's color barrier in 1947.
New York scored on a game-ending wild pitch in a three-run ninth inning to overcome Mike Trout's two homers for Los Angeles.
Pop star Britney Spears has voluntarily checked into rehab following her DUI arrest in Ventura County in March, a representative for the singer told CBS LA.
The Pitt star Noah Wyle is the newest name on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the Pittsburgh-based show is a big reason why.
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West being denied entry into the U.K. has raised questions over the star's upcoming performance in Italy.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
"Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Tori Spelling was involved in a two-car crash in Temecula on Thursday night, according to her manager and Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials.
Nicole Comstock reports from Rosemead, where four people were shot during a street takeover over the weekend.
A woman said she was struck in the back of the head while riding the Metro's E Line in West LA.
The Chino Police Department released body camera video that shows a man pulling out a handgun during a traffic stop a few months ago.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta charged 30 corrections officers in Los Angeles County for allegedly enabling "gladiator fights" at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall in March 2025. Roughly a year after that, his office dropped charges against nearly half of the cases.
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell said Monday he will resign from Congress as he faces allegations of sexual assault and other misconduct from several women. Laurie Perez 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.
