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An Orange County businessman has poured thousands of dollars -- he says more than $200,000 -- of his own money into a campaign to recall three members of the Fullerton City Council.
U.S. Border Patrol agents say they've seized more than 22 pounds of methamphetamine a man was smuggling in the body of a minivan in Orange County.
There is a temporary reprieve for a family of eight, including a child with cancer, who were evicted from their home in Orange on Thursday.
A Cadillac dealership in Laguna Niguel is the latest victim in a string of burglaries apparently targeted at seats in sport utility vehicles.
An Orange County family was kicked out of their home despite paying the rent on time, and, now, eight people, including a child with cancer, are homeless.
Health officials Wednesday confirmed a second case of typhus this year in Orange County.
Fullerton's acting police chief says his department did a poor job of communicating to the public about the death of a mentally ill homeless man after a confrontation with officers.
A Riverside man already accused of robbing a series of Southern California banks, was re-arrested on charges of robbing two Coachella Valley banks, a sheriff's spokesman said Saturday.
A Santa Ana resident has contracted typhus, prompting city officials to alert the community.
Prosecutors will seek the death penalty against a former Marine accused of murdering four homeless men and a woman and her son in California, authorities said.
Rep. Dana Rohrabacher says the U.S. made a "big mistake" when it helped Hamid Karzai gain power in 2002.
Yoga studios come in every size and flavor, so finding the right fit isn't always easy. Yoga styles are no different with options ranging from gentle ashtanga to vigorous vinyasa options. These independent Orange County studios provide a cross section of everything from restorative sessions to workouts that will challenge the toughest yogi. Orange County's best studios promise perfection in everything from hot yoga to classes catered to moms and their little ones for a stellar workout every time.
Summer time means much-anticipated warm weather beckoning outdoors lovers into the wild. With rising gas prices, SoCal families might be more inclined to vacation locally, especially at the area's best campgrounds. Rev up those summer plans with a good, old campout at sites that boast a little something special for everyone.
Orange County, once the staple of orange groves and farmlands, has since developed into an urban area that includes not only beautiful parks, but premier golf courses that were designed by such golf greats as Payne Stewart, Tom Fazio and Robert Trent Jones. The county's best courses top the rest with their challenging outlays, beautiful vistas, locations, services and amenities. In short, if you want to rock it on the greens, these are the places to do it in Orange County.
Hikers in the know understand that Orange County's biggest claim-to-fame isn't Disneyland, it's the county's regional parks and wilderness reserves that make this the perfect place for outdoor lovers. From the national forest to the county's compelling coastline, there's no excuse to skip the trails this summer. With more than six mountain ranges, hundreds of parks, preserves and hiking trails, you won't have to travel far to enjoy some of Orange County's biggest perks. Head for the hills with this a snapshot of the county's best hiking trails.
Although adults do not need a large gathering to celebrate a new year of life, they jump through hoops with cake and presents for their children. The truth is, however, they just don't have to. The area's best party places for kids offer a little bit of everything parents just can't provide at home. From bounce houses to slimy sea creatures, these venues promise the perfect party with none of the hassle of hosting at home.
A former Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy who raped his wife and tortured her and her lover was sane at the time of the crimes, an Orange County jury found Thursday.
Authorities believe a man wearing a hoodie during a Stanton convenience store robbery is the same robber arrested for a holdup at a nearby store.
An Orange County judge has sentenced a man to 16 years to life in prison for a homeless encampment murder in which the victim was beaten, stomped on and smashed with a boulder.
A 50-year-old San Diego County woman stands accused of attempted murder after allegedly beating a friend with a rock and shovel in an attempt to get out of re-paying a $100,000 debt, according to prosecutors.
For the 10th year, the Southern California smog regulatory agency is accepting applications from lawn mower owners to swap their fume-generating gas machines for subsidized and quiet, clean electrical mowers.
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose Sunday for the sixth consecutive day, increasing four-tenths of a cent to $4.233.
The FBI announced the arrest of the man they say has robbed at least ten banks in Orange, Riverside and Ventura Counties as the "Snowboarder Bandit."
A team of rescue workers Friday had to help three horses who fell off a trail and into a ravine in Trabuco Canyon in the Cleveland National Forest.
A 28-year-old Costa Mesa actor was indicted by a grand jury Thursday in connection with the dismemberment murder of a neighbor and the slaying of the neighbor's friend nearly two years ago.
Jason Robertson had two goals and an assist, and the Dallas Stars beat the Anaheim Ducks 8-3 for their third straight win.
Two Mammoth Mountain ski patrollers were caught in an avalanche while doing avalanche mitigation work on Friday, the resort said.
The body of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard was found by authorities in Utah on Dec. 6 after she went missing in October.
Police said the driver allegedly veered off the roadway and collided with the center median before hitting a tree.
The potential for flooding remains high because parts of the ground remain heavily saturated. Weather officials warn that rainfall will quickly turn into runoff.
Two Mammoth Mountain ski patrollers were caught in an avalanche while doing avalanche mitigation work on Friday, the resort said.
The potential for flooding remains high because parts of the ground remain heavily saturated. Weather officials warn that rainfall will quickly turn into runoff.
The body of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard was found by authorities in Utah on Dec. 6 after she went missing in October.
Police said the driver allegedly veered off the roadway and collided with the center median before hitting a tree.
With President Trump declaring Dec. 26 a federal holiday, here's what's open and closed on Dec. 26.
The body of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard was found by authorities in Utah on Dec. 6 after she went missing in October.
Police said the driver allegedly veered off the roadway and collided with the center median before hitting a tree.
The potential for flooding remains high because parts of the ground remain heavily saturated. Weather officials warn that rainfall will quickly turn into runoff.
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.
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.
With President Trump declaring Dec. 26 a federal holiday, here's what's open and closed on Dec. 26.
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.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria 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.
A late-December storm brought heavy rain to Southern California. The record rainfall rates caused severe flooding especially in parts of San Bernardino County.
“Stereophonic” won the most Tony Awards in 2024 and now the show is playing at the Hollywood Pantages. It follows an up-and-coming band on the verge of super-stardom.
Movie critic Grae Drake discusses: “Anaconda,” “Song Sung Blue” and “Marty Supreme.”
Even though Christmas is over, that doesn’t mean the shopping rush is. Retail expert Amrita Bhasin discusses some of the biggest trends will deals.
The tail end of the winter storm will pass through Southern California on Friday. The heavy rainfall over the past couple of days has created disastrous conditions in some communities.
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.
