Maps show forecast for extreme heat wave scorching the West
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.
CBS LA has issued a Next Weather Alert due to high heat, humidity and chances for thunderstorms.
Congress is returning to Washington with limited time to address a number of priorities ahead of a lengthy August recess and the sprint to the midterm elections.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
A body was recovered from a firefighting aircraft that went down in Silver Jack Reservoir in western Colorado.
LBPD officials say that the officer was robbed by two suspects before he opened fire. It's unclear if either of the suspects was struck by gunfire.
CBS LA has issued a Next Weather Alert due to high heat, humidity and chances for thunderstorms.
Congress is returning to Washington with limited time to address a number of priorities ahead of a lengthy August recess and the sprint to the midterm elections.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
A body was recovered from a firefighting aircraft that went down in Silver Jack Reservoir in western Colorado.
LBPD officials say that the officer was robbed by two suspects before he opened fire. It's unclear if either of the suspects was struck by gunfire.
LBPD officials say that the officer was robbed by two suspects before he opened fire. It's unclear if either of the suspects was struck by gunfire.
Rosemead High School football standout Aziel Zacapala was fatally stabbed in El Monte last week. As homicide detectives continue looking for his killer, family members are demanding justice.
West Los Angeles neighbors are raising concerns as coyote activity in their area seems to be increasingly common over recent months, causing concerns for animals and children.
CHP officers said that the pursuit began in the San Fernando Valley.
A boy was killed and two men were hospitalized during a stabbing in the 9700 block of Fern Street on Friday afternoon.
A man who was allegedly armed with an axe and multiple knives was arrested following an hours-long barricade inside a Fullerton business on Sunday afternoon, according to police.
A stray firework on Sunday destroyed a Garden Grove man's home, burned nearly everything he owned and damaged his prosthetic leg.
A California bill would let insurers monitor customers' driving data in real time in exchange for discounted premiums.
The Huntington Beach Police Department warned organizers and attendees of an end of summer "beach bash" that they could be arrested if the "takeover" event happens.
Two Orange County teenagers suffered life-altering injuries during a fireworks accident on the Fourth of July and family members are demanding answers.
The California Highway Patrol issued an Amber Alert for a 3-year-old who had last been seen in Kern County.
A California bill would let insurers monitor customers' driving data in real time in exchange for discounted premiums.
The family fun staple in the Inland Empire has offered mini golf, waterslides, arcade games and much more since 1974.
The San Bernardino Police Department said the man had prior convictions for criminal threats and assault on police.
A San Bernardino County family says that their house of 40 years burnt to the ground over the Fourth of July due to illegal fireworks.
Congress is returning to Washington with limited time to address a number of priorities ahead of a lengthy August recess and the sprint to the midterm elections.
Trevor Larnach homered and drove in two runs, Ryan Jeffers added a two-run double and the Minnesota Twins beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 Sunday and have won eight of their last nine series heading into the All-Star break.
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
Sen. Lindsey Graham was running for reelection in November when he died suddenly on Saturday.
In 1898, Wilmington, N.C., was prosperous and integrated. But white supremacists took back control of the city's multi-racial government at gunpoint, and killed scores of Black residents - a little-known story retold in Lauren Collins' "They Stole a City."
Congress is returning to Washington with limited time to address a number of priorities ahead of a lengthy August recess and the sprint to the midterm elections.
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
Sen. Lindsey Graham was running for reelection in November when he died suddenly on Saturday.
Lindsey Graham, the senior U.S. senator from South Carolina, died suddenly at age 71 on Saturday.
President Trump paid tribute to the late senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, who had just returned from a trip to Ukraine.
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.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
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.
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.
Ildemaro Vargas had two hits, including a go-ahead single in the sixth inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks overcame Shohei Ohtani's 22nd home run in a 5-3 victory over the sloppy Los Angeles Dodgers that finished a three-game sweep heading into the All-Star break.
Trevor Larnach homered and drove in two runs, Ryan Jeffers added a two-run double and the Minnesota Twins beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 Sunday and have won eight of their last nine series heading into the All-Star break.
James McCann hit his first two home runs of the season and had four RBIs, Brandon Pfaadt made it three wins in three starts since returning to the rotation, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-2.
The Seattle Seahawks are being sold to the Khosla family in accordance with the wishes of late team owner Paul Allen, the team announced on Saturday.
Royce Lewis hit a two-run homer and sparked the go-ahead rally with a seventh-inning double as the Minnesota Twins beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-3.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood is set to star in her first feature film, with her creator saying that "art will be imitating life."
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
CBS LA has issued a Next Weather Alert due to high heat, humidity and chances for thunderstorms. Amber Lee reports.
A beloved Hollywood taco stop has closed its doors for good.
Boyle Heights residents are still voicing their concerns with the slow cleanup process from the Lineage warehouse fire last month, which left 85 million pounds of spoiled food behind.
An off-duty Long Beach Police Department officer opened fire on at least two suspects after an alleged robbery near Bixby Road and Orange Avenue on Sunday afternoon. Brittney Ermon reports.
Triple digit temperatures are heading for Southern California this week and Alex Biston takes a look at what people should expect in the coming days with her NEXT Weather Forecast.
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.
