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Orange County Supervisor Don Wagner held a news conference Thursday where he lashed out at the national media for taking his comments out of context and clarified his line of questioning.
The whereabouts of how and where she was located were not immediately disclosed, but authorities said the teen will be reunited with her family.
Orange County continued to show positive COVID trends Thursday while hospitalization numbers remained mostly stable.
Hundreds of people protested during the Orange County Board of Supervisors meeting Wednesday evening as members discussed the possible use of electronic vaccination records.
A new study from Chapman University finds that consumer confidence in Orange County is soaring back to pre-pandemic levels as businesses begin to reopen and more people receive their coronavirus vaccinations.
An Orange County man was sentenced to 24 years to life in prison in a cold-case kidnapping and sexual assault from 1993.
Officials in Orange County reported 422 new cases of COVID-19 today, which is a significant jump from recent days.
Orange County reported just 87 new COVID-19 cases Friday while stating hospitalization numbers are remaining relatively stable.
Letters of commendation were presented to 11-year-old Travis Navarro of Buena Park, and sisters 17-year-old Stephanie Roa and 15-year-old Ashley Roa at Fire Station #61 in Buena Park Thursday.
After weeks of steady declines, COVID-19 hospitalizations have started to level off across the Southland.
Orange County's updated COVID statistics showed some ups and downs Tuesday but ultimately showed the county will stay in the orange tier this week.
Counties across the Southland reported significant decreases in COVID-19 hospitalizations over the weekend, with Los Angeles County reporting 591 and Riverside reporting 97 total admissions Monday.
Orange County on Saturday reported 248 new cases of coronavirus and seven additional deaths, officials said.
Los Angeles County Friday released an updated health order allowing for loosened restrictions come Monday, as San Bernardino and Ventura counties prepared for a possible move to the state's less-restrictive orange tier.
Orange County continued to show encouraging COVID trends Friday, a day after setting a new record for vaccinations.
On the day California expanded COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to residents age 50 and older, most local counties reported continued decreases in hospitalizations.
On the same day Orange County officially moved into the state's less-restrictive orange tier, a new vaccine super site opened at the fairgrounds in Costa Mesa.
Los Angeles County Wednesday reported more than 4 million COVID-19 vaccine doses had been administered, while San Bernardino reported it had surpassed 4,000 total coronavirus deaths.
Alan and Alex Stokes were each sentenced to 160 hours of community service, one year of formal probation and ordered to pay restitution.
Orange County officials announced they will immediately ease restrictions beginning Wednesday. However, L.A. County will wait until Monday, April 5, to follow suit.
Across the Southland, COVID-19 case and positivity rates continued to decline Tuesday.
San Bernardino County Monday closed in on 4,000 total COVID-19 deaths, while Ventura County neared 1,000. Los Angeles County previously surpassed 23,000 total coronavirus fatalities.
Another 27 deaths were also reported, bringing the death toll to 4,711.
The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Los Angeles County fell below 700 on Friday — the first time since last October — while Orange County surpassed 250,000 total coronavirus cases.
To handle an expected influx of vaccine seekers, county officials are considering opening a new vaccine distribution point at the Orange County Fairgrounds next week.
The Los Angeles Police Department is in pursuit of a narcotics suspect near Boyle Heights.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department was in pursuit of a possible reckless driver near downtown.
Kyle Tucker has agreed to a $240 million, four-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, bolstering the franchise's chance for a third consecutive World Series championship.
A Santa Ana community scrambled to ensure their 101-year-old neighbor wasn't left behind when a fire broke out in her condo.
"If you don't have the training or the right equipment, you will end up like I did," said Manny Vasquez, who fell 300 feet while hiking up Mount Baldy.
The Los Angeles Police Department is in pursuit of a narcotics suspect near Boyle Heights.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department was in pursuit of a possible reckless driver near downtown.
Kyle Tucker has agreed to a $240 million, four-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, bolstering the franchise's chance for a third consecutive World Series championship.
A Santa Ana community scrambled to ensure their 101-year-old neighbor wasn't left behind when a fire broke out in her condo.
Firefighters said that flames from the boarded-up business were threatening the four-story apartment building next door, prompting evacuations for residents.
The Los Angeles Police Department is in pursuit of a narcotics suspect near Boyle Heights.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department was in pursuit of a possible reckless driver near downtown.
"If you don't have the training or the right equipment, you will end up like I did," said Manny Vasquez, who fell 300 feet while hiking up Mount Baldy.
A man died after a semi-truck collided with him in a San Fernando Valley parking lot.
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors approved the fee waivers to eligible property owners, primarily in Wrightwood, Lytle Creek, Phelan, Piñon Hills, Hesperia, and areas near Mt. Baldy.
A Santa Ana community scrambled to ensure their 101-year-old neighbor wasn't left behind when a fire broke out in her condo.
Orange County prosecutors said the suspect was allegedly sex trafficking a 17-year-old girl in Anaheim.
Irvine police are looking for a woman who left a Bible on a doorstep after stealing a package in Irvine.
The abandoned Westminster Mall has turned into a hotspot for vandalism since shuttering in late 2025, according to police who are attempting to raise awareness about the issue.
A dog lost in a remote Orange County canyon for two days was rescued over the weekend due to new thermal drone technology used by Mission Viejo Animal Services.
"If you don't have the training or the right equipment, you will end up like I did," said Manny Vasquez, who fell 300 feet while hiking up Mount Baldy.
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors approved the fee waivers to eligible property owners, primarily in Wrightwood, Lytle Creek, Phelan, Piñon Hills, Hesperia, and areas near Mt. Baldy.
A driver who was possibly driving under the influence triggered a deadly wrong-way crash on the 215 Freeway in Riverside early Wednesday morning, according to California Highway Patrol officers.
Firefighters said that the woman suffered severe burns when she escaped from the burning mobile home at around 11 a.m on Tuesday.
Police said that the driver was hospitalized in critical condition after he was stabbed multiple times by a passenger on Saturday morning.
Kyle Tucker has agreed to a $240 million, four-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, bolstering the franchise's chance for a third consecutive World Series championship.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he is blocking Louisiana's effort to extradite a California doctor accused of mailing abortion pills out of state.
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot a man Wednesday night in north Minneapolis after allegedly being attacked by men with shovels during an arrest operation, three U.S. officials told CBS News.
Four space station Crew 11 fliers splashed down off the Southern California coast at 3:41 a.m. ET, closing out a 167-day stay in space cut short by a medical issue.
President Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom are both pitching plans to restrict corporations from buying single-family homes.
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot a man Wednesday night in north Minneapolis after allegedly being attacked by men with shovels during an arrest operation, three U.S. officials told CBS News.
The State Department announced it will stop giving out visas to nationals of dozens of countries who are seeking to move to the U.S. permanently.
A panel for the U.S. Central District Court of California ruled Democrats can proceed in using their redrawn congressional maps for the 2026 midterm elections.
The FBI's search is part of a probe into a federal employee suspected of mishandling classified information, Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
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.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
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.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
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.
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.
Waymo has begun offering autonomous robotaxi service using freeways for the first time in select cities in California and Arizona, the company announced.
Kyle Tucker has agreed to a $240 million, four-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, bolstering the franchise's chance for a third consecutive World Series championship.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
FIFA says it has received over 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup matches in the U.S., Canada and Mexico— with prices as high as $8,680.
Mark Stone scored 25 seconds into overtime, Jack Eichel had three assists and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Kawhi Leonard scored 33 points and James Harden added 22 points as the Los Angeles Clippers extended their winning streak to four games with a 119-105 victory over the Washington Wizards.
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Evelyn Taft breaks down Southern California's breezy conditions heading into the weekend.
A Santa Ana community scrambled to ensure their 101-year-old neighbor wasn't left behind when a fire broke out in her condo. Michele Gile reports.
Nine months after falling hundreds of feet, Manny Vasquez and his cousin Danny Ortiz Gutierrez joined the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department deputies who rescued them to warn others about the dangers of hiking Mount Baldy. Joy Benedict reports.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department cordoned off a Lakewood home after deputies found three family members dead inside. Luzdelia Caballero reports.
CBS LA's Jeff Nguyen interviews a USC professor who explains the legal rights people have during encounters with immigration agents, regardless of citizenship status.
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.
