Americans' increased pandemic drinking lasted for years, study finds
Pandemic-prompted drinking persists, according to a new study that shows a continued increase in alcohol use.
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Pandemic-prompted drinking persists, according to a new study that shows a continued increase in alcohol use.
The announcement appeared to be in response to widespread protests in recent weeks, including some of the boldest demonstrations China has seen in decades.
The head of the World Health Organization says there's "cause for optimism."
Two widows in the Inland Empire are suing Kaiser Permanente and Redlands Community Hospital for using Remdesivir to treat their husbands' COVID-19 diagnoses. Lauren Pozen reports.
After nearly three years, Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced that the COVID-19 State of Emergency will end on Feb. 28, 2023.
In addition to commemorating Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the proceeds of the walk hope to help with the economic, medical, social and emotional impact of a breast cancer diagnosis. Tena Ezzeddine reports.
After experiencing a massive blow at the hands of the coronavirus pandemic, cruise lines are reporting a significant resurgence as case numbers decline and restrictions continue to relax throughout the world. Lesley Marin reports.
In an interview on "60 Minutes," the president said, "We still have a problem with COVID. We're still doing a lotta work on it. ... But the pandemic is over."
A national report shows the pandemic produced the largest decline in math and reading scores in decades.
Reading scores saw their largest decrease in 30 years, while math scores had their first decrease in the test's history.
California delayed or improperly denied unemployment benefits for millions of people during the pandemic because policies "do not prioritize getting benefits to workers quickly."
The World Health Organization says the expanding monkeypox outbreak in more than 70 countries is an "extraordinary" situation that now qualifies as a global emergency.
More than 100,000 people will be compensated for the bank's faulty fraud detection program, which froze customer accounts.
CBSLA Reporter Joy Benedict talked to the co-owner of Casita, a new Mexican restaurant in Sherman Oaks.
New data shows unruly passenger incidents on planes have decreased across the U.S. since the federal mask mandate was lifted. CBS News transportation correspondent Errol Barnett breaks down the numbers and gives us a look at how busy the TSA expects the summer travel season to be.
CDC data showed firearm homicides rose 35% during the first year of the pandemic to the highest rate since 1994.
Dr. Ashley Zucker, a psychiatrist with Kaiser Permanente in San Bernardino, speaks to CBS2 News This Morning about how the pandemic has continue to impact our mental health.
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control revealed that more than half of Americans and about three out of four kids were infected with COVID-19 after the highly contagious Omicron variant swept the country. Michele Gile reports.
CMT Music Awards co-hosts Kelsea Ballerini and Kane Brown join "CBS Mornings" to talk about preparing for country music's only fan-voted award show. Ballerini will co-host virtually after testing positive for COVID-19.
In the two years since the coronavirus pandemic started the images of doctors and nurses scrambling to treat patients at their crowded hospitals are still seared into the memories of many.
In the two years since the coronavirus pandemic started the images of doctors and nurses scrambling to treat patients at their crowded hospitals are still seared into the memories of many.
On Friday, Dec. 17 Los Angeles County Public Health Department reported 3,360 cases, over 1,000 than the previous day's total.
On Wednesday night, the L.A. County Department of Public Health announced three new cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, bringing the countywide total of confirmed cases to 18.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public health announced a third case of the COVID-19 Omicron variant.
The pandemic has kept families apart for a long time. But on Tuesday, travelers arriving into LAX finally got the moment they've been anticipating since the start of the pandemic - seeing their loved ones.
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.
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.
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.
A man died after a semi-truck collided with him in a San Fernando Valley parking lot.
Firefighters said that flames from the boarded-up business were threatening the four-story apartment building next door, prompting evacuations for residents.
"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.
Backers say a City of Los Angeles sales tax increase would allow LAFD to hire more firefighters, build and repair fire stations, acquire more engines, trucks, and ambulances, as well as more tools and equipment.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Lakewood Station posted on X, warning the public about police activity on the 5800 block of Lorelei Avenue.
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.