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An Orange County computer repair tech was sentenced Friday to a year in jail for installing spyware on six women's computers to record their naked images for his sexual gratification, prosecutors said.
Home sales in Los Angeles County jumped nearly 12 percent in June compared to a year ago, while prices rose by more than 2 percent, according to real estate firm DataQuick.
The victim of a fatal Laguna Canyon Road rollover crash was publicly identified Saturday by the Orange County Coroner's office.
Nowhere else in San Diego County can you find a six-mile coastal strip complete with unrivaled beaches ideal for world-class surfing, a 100-year old seaside shopping district, the county's largest coastal wetland reserve and several world-renown botanical gardens. As a best-kept secret nestled in Southern California's coastline, Encinitas makes for a marvelous destination worth cashing in a few sick days for this summer.
Make sure you take a nap and a shower before you visit the libraries in Newport Beach this summer.
A 39-year-old Magnolia High School choir teacher was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of molesting a former student she allegedly kissed while in a parked car in Stanton.
One of two officers accused in the beating death of Kelly Thomas is no longer employed by the Fullerton Police Department, according to the Orange County Register.
A backpack containing two hand grenades was discovered Monday morning near a bridge in Orange County.
One of Southern California's best-kept secrets, Malibu Lake is located within the Malibu Creek State Park nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. As a platform to some of the best outdoor recreation, old west dining and the future of wine tasting, the region is also rich in Hollywood filming history. In fact, it's so unique that it's known as the three magical miles, extending from the Mulholland Highway between Paramount Ranch to the east, and to the south, The Rock Store. Nowhere else will you find 5,000 acres of beautiful, rolling hills and hiking trails where more than 100 Hollywood movies and TV shows were filmed.
The arraignment was postponed Thursday for a Santa Ana City Councilman facing charges of sexually assaulting at least seven women who worked for him.
Orange County summers groove to some of the most classic shows you could ever hope to see, showcasing a remarkable collection of artists and events. This summer is no exception.
A 22-year-old Orange County woman will represent California at the Miss America competition in January.
Whether you are a devoted disc golf lover or have not played it at all yet, you are in for a treat. Orange County provides some of the very best, most classic courses for discovering the world of this inexpensive, enjoyable outdoor activity. The best courses offer little extras including leagues of their own and amenities galore.
Union leaders are mulling legal action after hundreds of officers who work at John Wayne Airport and other locations have lost their authority to make arrests.
You take your dog everywhere, but when it comes time to eat, it's always hit or miss with area restaurants. Some welcome fur babies with open arms while others don't even want them near the patio. The best offer little extras for your pooch to make every dining experience that much better. From fluffy beds to sun-soaked patios, these area favorites are a guaranteed hit with every member of the family.
The city manager of Stanton says drastic reductions to public services are coming in the face of an annual deficit of over $2.8 million.
City officials have taken steps to prevent future conflicts after sparking national outrage for fining and threatening a home Bible study group.
The number of reported elderly abuse incidents is on the rise in Orange County, according to a report released Monday.
Mona Shah-Anderson & Chef Katherine Louis visited the KCAL9 studios Monday to talk about the festival being held from June 22 through the 24 at St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church, 4949 Alton Parkway in Irvine.
A two-time felon will not face a prison sentence of 25 years to life after ramming his car into a marked Orange County Sheriff's Department patrol car.
Southern California's landmark Crystal Cathedral has been given a new name as the evangelical church transforms into a Catholic church.
A 65-year-old woman has pleaded not guilty to helping an elderly man kill himself by mixing a lethal dose of drugs in his yogurt.
An Orange County grand jury found an overwhelming 70 percent of calls to the fire department are not fire-related at all.
A German Shepherd Dog in need of immediate medical attention was reported missing Wednesday at the Savi Ranch Center in Yorba Linda, according to German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County.
The public's help is needed to identify a man who police say has robbed at least five Baskin Robbin stores throughout Orange County.
No more than .25 inches of rain was expected in Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside counties.
Even though firefighters were able to stop the fire from spreading, two units were badly damaged, and six residents were displaced.
Fullerton police arrested a 42-year-old man who allegedly assaulted two people and kidnapped a woman over the weekend, according to a news release from the department.
A Southern California state senator has proposed a new law that would prevent euthanasia in the state's wildlife just a month after a mother bear was put down for swiping at a woman in Monrovia, feet away from where her two cubs were located.
Kasperi Kapanen scored his second goal of the game with 1:54 left in the third period to give the Edmonton Oilers a 4-3 victory over the Anaheim Ducks in the opener of their first-round playoff series.
No more than .25 inches of rain was expected in Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside counties.
Yee said she decided to suspend her bid for California governor because her experience and competence were not polling highly enough for her to win.
Even though firefighters were able to stop the fire from spreading, two units were badly damaged, and six residents were displaced.
Fullerton police arrested a 42-year-old man who allegedly assaulted two people and kidnapped a woman over the weekend, according to a news release from the department.
A Southern California state senator has proposed a new law that would prevent euthanasia in the state's wildlife just a month after a mother bear was put down for swiping at a woman in Monrovia, feet away from where her two cubs were located.
Even though firefighters were able to stop the fire from spreading, two units were badly damaged, and six residents were displaced.
A Southern California state senator has proposed a new law that would prevent euthanasia in the state's wildlife just a month after a mother bear was put down for swiping at a woman in Monrovia, feet away from where her two cubs were located.
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department detectives have launched a homicide investigation after a man's body was found in the parking lot of a fast-food restaurant early Monday morning.
Oxnard police shot a man who was allegedly armed with a machete and making threats outside of a restaurant on Monday afternoon.
The 37-year-old Lancaster man was sentenced to 14 years and six months in federal prison after he pleaded guilty to delivering drugs via drone, including a dose of fentanyl that led to a woman's overdose death in 2023.
Fullerton police arrested a 42-year-old man who allegedly assaulted two people and kidnapped a woman over the weekend, according to a news release from the department.
A Southern California state senator has proposed a new law that would prevent euthanasia in the state's wildlife just a month after a mother bear was put down for swiping at a woman in Monrovia, feet away from where her two cubs were located.
California state officials are sounding the alarm over an early mosquito season due to an uncharacteristically warm winter, leading to an explosion in population.
Cooler temperatures and some rain are predicted for Southern California after a warm weekend.
Police determined the threat was unfounded after the area was searched by explosive-detection canines.
A Southern California state senator has proposed a new law that would prevent euthanasia in the state's wildlife just a month after a mother bear was put down for swiping at a woman in Monrovia, feet away from where her two cubs were located.
More than 500 firearms were seized from a Riverside County home last week when deputies served a search warrant during an investigation into the sale of illegal firearms.
A 25-year-old man was killed in a wrong-way crash with a big rig on the 91 Freeway over the weekend in Corona.
A Yucaipa family says that two of their beloved pet dogs, a 65-pound Anatolian Shepherd and a 90-pound Siberian Husky, were killed by a mountain lion in broad daylight over the weekend.
California state officials are sounding the alarm over an early mosquito season due to an uncharacteristically warm winter, leading to an explosion in population.
Some U.S. importers reported problems filing tariff refund claims after Customs and Border Patrol launched its dedicated portal on Monday.
Authorities initially said the accident happened while the officers were returning from the drug raids, but the Chihuahua state prosecutor later said the Americans weren't involved in those operations.
Officers from the Iowa City Police Department heard gunfire while responding to a report of a large fight, the department said.
The gunman, who is also dead, shot 10 people in total, according to police. All eight who died were children from 3 to 11 years old, police said.
Shamim Mafi, 44 of Woodland Hills, is accused of brokering sales of bombs, drones and other items manufactured by Iran to Sudan.
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority announced that it will lay off 284 employees in the next 10 days, citing funding cuts by the county's board of supervisors.
Lori Chavez-DeRemer is taking a role in the private sector, according to the White House.
Yee said she decided to suspend her bid for California governor because her experience and competence were not polling highly enough for her to win.
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
President Trump has lobbed insults at Pope Leo XIV in response to his criticisms of the war in Iran, marking an unusually pronounced rupture between the leaders of the world's most powerful country and the world's largest Christian denomination.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kasperi Kapanen scored his second goal of the game with 1:54 left in the third period to give the Edmonton Oilers a 4-3 victory over the Anaheim Ducks in the opener of their first-round playoff series.
Dylan Cease struck out 12 in five innings and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had three hits, including a two-run homer, as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-2.
Max Muncy went 4 for 4 with two homers and scored four times as the Los Angeles Dodgers hit five longballs to back Justin Wrobleski in a 12-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies.
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz will undergo surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow and is expected to miss about three months.
Ousseni Bouda scored two goals in the second half, ending Hugo Lloris' 593-minute scoreless run to begin the season, and the San Jose Earthquakes stunned Los Angeles FC 4-1 in an early Western Conference showdown.
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce hopes to boost LA's film industry after an uptick in moviegoers returning to theaters.
Nearly 100 people were arrested during the first weekend of the 2026 Coachella Music and Arts Festival, according to the Indio Police Department.
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 storm will make its way south to the region, bringing the possibility of light showers on Tuesday morning. The rain isn’t expected to have a big impact but could make roads slippery.
After a bear living underneath a Los Angeles home was euthanized last month, California Senator Catherine Blakespear introduced a bill to protect wildlife from euthanasia and instead direct the state's Department of Fish and Wildlife to create a coexistence program. Lesley Marin reports.
Hunter Sowards reports from Pacoima, where residents are once again raising concerns over the safety of neighbors living close to Whiteman Airport after a small plane crashed into a shopping center parking lot on Monday.
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department detectives have launched a homicide investigation after a man's body was found in the parking lot of a fast-food restaurant early Monday morning.
Tom Wait takes a look at the latest candidate shakeup after Betty Yee withdrew from the California gubernatorial race on Monday, as new polls show a shift in the top spot.
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.
