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According to Orange County sheriff's officials, it was on October 15th, 2007 when 30-year-old, Michelle Nicole Stearns lost control of her BMW while driving northbound on Del Obispo Street near Quail Run. The car jumped the curb, hit a traffic sign and crashed into 32-year-old Jose Umberto Barranco-Patino, killing him. The crash also triggered a power outage in the area for about 600 customers.
Power was restored to over 2,600 homes and businesses that were left in the dark Saturday in Orange.
Several transformers exploded near Ocean Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway in Torrance, causing power outages in the area Tuesday.
Downed power lines left 4,071 customers in Santa Monica without power Thursday evening, according to a Southern California Edison official.
About 50 power customers on the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica were without electricity Monday, and service could remain down until as late as 2 a.m. Tuesday, according to Lois Pitter Bruce of Southern California Edison.
A power outage has shut down Santa Ana's county courthouses Friday morning.
Sporadic thunderstorms were being reported across the Southland Friday morning. Your Local Weather
An underground electrical vault explosion has cut power to a downtown Los Angeles medical building.
A drawbridge that connects Long Beach to Terminal Island was closed for several hours Tuesday due to a power outage, authorities said.
With the Santa Ana wind event, temperatures are expected to rise yet remain below average through Sunday.
Colombia's left-wing President Gustavo Petro speaks with CBS News in a network exclusive interview about what a U.S. attack on his country could mean.
Officers said that two men allegedly got into an argument when one of them took out a knife and stabbed the other.
The Los Angeles Police Department was in pursuit of a stolen vehicle near Silver Lake.
The DMV and the California Highway Patrol launched a pilot program targeting drivers who exceed 100 mph.
With the Santa Ana wind event, temperatures are expected to rise yet remain below average through Sunday.
Colombia's left-wing President Gustavo Petro speaks with CBS News in a network exclusive interview about what a U.S. attack on his country could mean.
Officers said that two men allegedly got into an argument when one of them took out a knife and stabbed the other.
The Los Angeles Police Department was in pursuit of a stolen vehicle near Silver Lake.
The DMV and the California Highway Patrol launched a pilot program targeting drivers who exceed 100 mph.
With the Santa Ana wind event, temperatures are expected to rise yet remain below average through Sunday.
Officers said that two men allegedly got into an argument when one of them took out a knife and stabbed the other.
The Los Angeles Police Department was in pursuit of a stolen vehicle near Silver Lake.
The DMV and the California Highway Patrol launched a pilot program targeting drivers who exceed 100 mph.
The CBS News California Investigates team recently obtained new data from the LAFD that shows more than 100 trucks were out of service during the Palisades Fire.
A power outage caused 60 people to evacuate from the Disneyland Monorail on Thursday.
A former employee of The Claremont Colleges Services pleaded guilty to using his company card to spend $1 million.
Irvine police are searching for a man who was caught on camera as he allegedly stole $1,700 worth of caviar from a Whole Foods grocery store in December.
Police said around 4:50 a.m., a person approached the front of the department and left a brief case in front of the lobby doors.
A man was sucker punched after confronting a group that cut the line at Disneyland's Indiana Jones Adventure, his family said.
The cashier said the suspect asked for Oreo ice cream before pulling out a knife and demanding money.
While it's not clear what caused the big rig to topple, high winds are in the region's forecast for Thursday.
Deputies estimated that the plants are worth a street value of over $1 million.
A former employee of The Claremont Colleges Services pleaded guilty to using his company card to spend $1 million.
Video shows the intense moments when a hiker and two good Samaritans jump into action to save a German Shepherd that got stuck on a steep cliff above the West Fork Mohave River in Hesperia on Monday.
The shooting occurred outside a church building while a funeral service was being held inside, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said in a statement.
Video from the scene, along with statements from witnesses and local officials, disputes the accounts of federal officials regarding the circumstances that led up to the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old woman.
President Trump said "people live in homes, not corporations," in announcing plans to bar big investors from home purchases.
The new dietary guidelines recommend limits on added sugars and mention gut health. Here's what to know.
An ICE officer fatally shot a woman Wednesday morning in south Minneapolis, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
Colombia's left-wing President Gustavo Petro speaks with CBS News in a network exclusive interview about what a U.S. attack on his country could mean.
Gov. Gavin Newsom directed a bevy of criticism at the Trump administration in his final State of the State address Thursday, saying California's "spirit is being tested."
Video from the scene, along with statements from witnesses and local officials, disputes the accounts of federal officials regarding the circumstances that led up to the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old woman.
An ICE officer fatally shot a woman Wednesday morning in south Minneapolis, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
The U.S. carried out operations Wednesday to seize the oil tankers Marinera and Sophia, officials announced.
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.
William Eklund scored 3:08 into overtime, Macklin Celebrini had the tying goal and two assists to extend his point streak to 12 games, and the San Jose Sharks defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4-3.
Keldon Johnson had 27 points, Victor Wembanyama added 16 points and 14 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs overcame 38 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists from Luka Doncic to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 107-91 on Wednesday night.
The Knicks snapped their four-game losing streak with a 123-111 victory over the Clippers on Wednesday night.
Ehis Etute scores a career-high 17 points, leading Oregon to a 71-66 victory over No. 21 Southern California on Tuesday night.
Wisconsin defeats UCLA 80-72 on Tuesday night, with Nolan Winter and Nick Boyd leading the charge.
Nikki Glaser is hosting the Golden Globes for a second time and told CBS Mornings about the challenges of picking the perfect jokes.
A woman who was found dead in San Francisco's Fairmont Hotel on New Year's Day has been identified as Victoria Jones, daughter of actor Tommy Lee Jones, officials said.
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
The Grammy-winning artist Beyoncé became the fifth musician to achieve the wealth milestone, Forbes said Monday.
Keni “Arts” Davis talks about painting the Altadena community before the Eaton Fire, and the importance of documenting history after the wildfire.
Winds and colder temperatures will continue in Southern California through Saturday. Wind alerts by the National Weather Service have been extended for potentially dangerous gusts.
The Los Angeles Police Department was in pursuit of a stolen vehicle near Silver Lake.
A bear that settled under a home in the Los Angeles County community of Altadena for a little over one month has left, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed. Lauren Pozen reports.
The DMV and the California Highway Patrol launched a pilot program targeting drivers who exceed 100 mph. Hunter Sowards 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.
