'Acid Bombs' Placed Outside African American Woman's Home In OC
Police are investigating multiple "acid bombs" that were placed outside an African American woman's home in Orange County on Sunday.
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Police are investigating multiple "acid bombs" that were placed outside an African American woman's home in Orange County on Sunday.
In this economy, it's not rare for families to struggle come the holiday season especially. Mark Whalen, senior vice president of Orange County Business Bank, recommends planning ahead and taking straightforward, logical financial steps to help you stick to your budget by avoiding overspending mistakes. Focus on strategic holiday shopping in Orange County, making a plan, spending less and thinking ahead, he said. The consensus from experts is to look at solid, realistic, constructive goals, and to assess your finances, take action and then be fluid in finding pragmatic solutions as circumstances evolve. Follow a few simple steps, and stop by these money-saving options for gifting without guilting yourself into overspending this holiday season.
The holidays are right around the corner, and Orange County knows how to ring in the season with spirit, entertainment, culture, music and even boat parades. These events will provide you and your loved ones with a mix of traditional, unique and just plain fun activities. No matter your age, the celebrations below promises to help put you in the holiday spirit.
The storm systems hitting California this weekend are expected to bring big swells to some Orange County beaches.
Sometimes its tough to find a place to spend your holiday time between the hustle of shopping and visiting family, all while trying to keep your sanity with some free time to blow off steam. The best way to do so is always live music, snagging a few hours of reprieve while being entertained by masters of their craft. Luckily, Orange County is brimming with concerts to attend before New Years Eve and these are this season's must sees.
If the thought of shopping for all of your loved ones, neighbors and acquaintances taxes your holiday spirit, get back in the groove. Instead of running from store to crowded store, running up another monstrous seasonal debt,make your gifts this year. Orange County has a number of quality, hands-on enterprises where you can flex your imagination while stretching your family's holiday budget. These are the best places to create your own Christmas gifts in Orange County.
The son of an Orange County sheriff's deputy spent Thanksgiving with his family more than a year after he was in a critical car accident.
The wait is over for some Black Friday shoppers who have been camped out for days outside of stores in Southern California.
This time of year many restaurants add pumpkin dishes to their menu celebrating the advent of Halloween and Thanksgiving. Most of these dishes are desserts made with pumpkin such as pies, cookies, cakes and even ice cream squares. But there are a few restaurants that add pumpkin to many of their main recepies and even to some of their ales. If you just can't get enough pumpkin, head out to the best restaurants serving pumpkin dishes in Orange County.
Hundreds of at-risk youth in Orange County have taken part in a challenge to win their families free turkey dinners for Thanksgiving.
Hundreds of counterfeit goods have been seized following a six-month crackdown on multiple retailers in Orange County, officials announced Friday.
A Southern California man has been convicted of breaking into homes of five girls and women and fondling them as they slept.
If you're over the collegiate concert scene and want to see a show with dinner instead, finding the right venue is key. Look no further, as Orange County boasts plenty of venues that offer both a great dining experience and splendid music for you and your loved ones to enjoy. From soul food and soul music to hard rock and barbecue there is something for just about everyone across this part of California.
A homeless man who tried to stick up a Southern California bank is getting what he really came for — not money, but a place to stay.
The holiday season has come to Southern California. It often does so before any dramatic change in the weather, so residents and traveling families enjoy a wealth of options for celebrating Thanksgiving in Orange County. Step outside the home and take advantage of the festivities, charity events and specialty fare that dots the land, beckoning locals and visitors alike.
An Orange County man has pleaded guilty to performing unlicensed dentistry, possessing dental drugs and collecting food stamps because he didn't report his dental income.
Police are on the hunt for 20-year-old twins they say have been involved in a series of ransack burglaries in Orange County.
Considered by some to be one of the biggest college party nights of the year, Black Wednesday is a night to celebrate vacation, holidays and not having to go to work the next day. Whether you're itching for a hangover that you're allowed to nurse with hearty Thanksgiving food, or just want to get close to the retail store you're staking out for Black Friday, use this guide to get the most holiday cheer that booze money can buy.
An Orange County man is prepared for just about anything, even the end of the world.
Let's say that not only do you not want to cook, but also you don't want to have a traditional American Thanksgiving dinner. The Clay Oven offers excellent Indian food. Just think. While everyone else is dining on the same old turkey and mashed potatoes, you could be enjoying delicious Tandoori dishes.
Orange County provides a remarkable set of museum gift shops. The best gift shops tend to perfect the art of placing an exclamation mark on the already joyful museum experience. Orange County contains countless multitudes of magnificent museum gift shops selling astounding art-related materials, excellent educational and historical tools, and spectacular science resources for both kids and adults. These are the five best local museum gift shops in Orange County.
A jury has convicted a soccer coach and martial arts instructor of several counts of molestation and sexual assault involving 10 boys and one girl in Orange County.
Authorities say an Orange County mother must pay $15,000 for gang graffiti sprayed in 23 different incidents.
Jason Robertson had two goals and an assist, and the Dallas Stars beat the Anaheim Ducks 8-3 for their third straight win.
A 16-year-old boy was pronounced dead at the scene.
The body was found at about 5 p.m. Thursday.
The crash was reported before 3 p.m.
A man was pronounced dead at a local hospital, while another was in at least critical condition, authorities said.
The National Weather Service said two more impulses will move through the area with the potential for flooding in the burn scar areas.
A 16-year-old boy was pronounced dead at the scene.
The body was found at about 5 p.m. Thursday.
The crash was reported before 3 p.m.
A man was pronounced dead at a local hospital, while another was in at least critical condition, authorities said.
Tina Wright started a holiday tradition with a few of her friends 13 years ago and now it's grown into a community event that's all about giving back.
The National Weather Service said two more impulses will move through the area with the potential for flooding in the burn scar areas.
Highway 2 leading into Wrightwood is washed out due to flooding, with evacuation and safety warnings in place as crews work to get the situation in the area under control, according to San Bernardino County Fire.
An emphasis has been placed on burn scar areas that are more susceptible to flooding, mudslides and debris flows.
The California Highway Patrol is warning drivers to use alternate routes and use extra caution as roads are slick due to the heavy rain.
It happened at around 10:23 p.m. on Saturday near S. Gilbert Street and Carol Drive, according to the Fullerton Police Department.
Police say that the shooting stemmed from a fight at a party on Friday night.
Southern California air quality regulators extended a no-burn alert for much of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
With Hanukkah underway and Christmas approaching, CBS LA is issuing a Next Weather Alert for rainy weather this holiday season.
The decision to settle was reached after a two-month civil trial in a wrongful death lawsuit.
Highway 2 leading into Wrightwood is washed out due to flooding, with evacuation and safety warnings in place as crews work to get the situation in the area under control, according to San Bernardino County Fire.
Two people were arrested for allegedly stealing a horse worth approximately $80,000 in November, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.
Firefighters said that the pilot deployed an "airframe parachute system," which allowed the aircraft to make a safe landing in the Cleveland National Forest.
Firefighters said that two of the residence's five occupants were found dead after they extinguished the fire. "Multiple household pets" also died in the blaze, according to Murrieta Fire & Rescue.
The burglar stole the restaurant's safe and caused thousands of dollars in damage.
More severe weather is forecast for an already soaked California, raising risk of additional mudslides and debris flows.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
A single winning ticket was sold for Powerball's Christmas Eve jackpot of $1.817 billion, in Arkansas. It was the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever won.
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
A prominent California farmer was arrested in the shooting death of his estranged wife in a remote mountain community in Arizona, authorities said.
The strikes come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
The Justice Department is facing continued backlash over its partial releases of the Epstein files, with lawmakers and survivors denouncing the limited scope of the disclosures.
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said the agency is pausing leases for five offshore wind farms "due to national security concerns."
Rifts over the direction of the conservative movement emerged during Turning Point USA's conference, as speakers attacked each other by name.
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.
Jason Robertson had two goals and an assist, and the Dallas Stars beat the Anaheim Ducks 8-3 for their third straight win.
Jordan Eberle had a power-play goal, Frederick Gaudreau and Ben Meyers also scored, and the Seattle Kraken held on for a 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings.
Kawhi Leonard scored 41 points and James Harden added 29 as the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Houston Rockets 128-108 on Tuesday night.
The Chargers will be represented by five players, including Justin Herbert and Derwin James Jr., while the Rams will send four players that include Matthew Stafford and Puka Nacua.
Dillon Brooks scored 25 points, Devin Booker added 21 and the Phoenix Suns pulled away in the second half to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 132-108.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
Vince Zampella, a video game developer known for pioneering iconic franchises like "Call of Duty," died in a car crash on the Angeles Crest Highway in Los Angeles County on Sunday afternoon.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
Storms left the town of Wrightwood covered in mud and debris. Zach Boetto reports.
No homes were damaged and no one was injured during the storms in Altadena despite a mudslide in the Eaton Fire burn scar area. Hunter Sowards reports.
All lanes of the southbound 101 Freeway were briefly shutdown as authorities performed a water rescue in Ventura County. Luzdelia Caballero reports.
A cat and its owner were reunited 10 months after going missing during the chaos of the Palisades Fire. Rina Nakano reports.
Visitors in June Lake have been snowed in during the Christmas holiday without power. CBS LA's Kristine Lazar is there with her family. She 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.
