Laguna Beach cottage lists for $18 million
A Laguna Beach cottage is on the market for more than $18 million dollars. The hefty price tag comes with a priceless ocean view.
Watch CBS News
A Laguna Beach cottage is on the market for more than $18 million dollars. The hefty price tag comes with a priceless ocean view.
KCAL News Anchor Pat Harvey launches a new series where she dives into various topics and issues with her guests in a more intimate and unfiltered setting. This week, Pat sits down with LA businessman Rick Caruso to discuss his successful career in real estate across Southern California, the issues facing Los Angeles, and his future in politics.
"Rebuilding SoCal" is KCAL News' commitment to holding leaders accountable, getting answers, and showcasing Southern California solidarity and strength in the wake of the Palisades and Eaton Fires. This week, some homeowners say their hopes of returning to their homes are getting pushed back as their insurer, the California Fair Plan, denies or undervalues their claims. Our Kristine Lazar looks into what the Fair Plan covers and if it follows state law. Additionally, the Small Business Administration has offered a grace period for struggling homeowners and businesses looking to apply for low-interest loans. The new deadline is May 30, 2025. Also, TV star and activist Paris Hilton is stepping up to help 50 women-owned businesses affected by the Palisades and Eaton Fires. Plus, our Desmond Shaw gives us a new and fuller perspective of the burn areas from SKYCAL as we approach the three-month mark. KCAL News has partnered with the American Red Cross to help those affected by the LA Fires. If you'd like to donate, go to redcross.org/KCAL
The order targets opportunistic real estate speculators who make unsolicited cash offers well below market value in attempts to exploit victims of the Los Angeles-area fires.
The Average rate for 30-year fixed mortgage now stands at 6.44%, the lowest in 16 months, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
The landmark deal, which goes into effect Saturday, could cause real estate fees to drop by as much as 30%, experts say.
Many so-called zombie mortgages date back to the 2008 financial crisis, and consumer advocates warn a new wave of zombies could be on the horizon — this time, from all the home equity credit lines taken out during the pandemic.
The median mortgage payment jumped to a record $2,843 in April, up nearly 13% from a year ago, a new analysis finds.
The White House is proposing a "mortgage relief credit" that would give homebuyers an annual tax credit of $5,000 for two years.
Although home prices have continued to rise across much of the U.S., homeowners in some states saw their home equity shrink.
Eagle Mountain, founded in 1948, was a bustling company village for Kaiser Steel Mine until its closure in the '80s.
It's no secret that Southern California housing is not cheap. But how many jobs do you need to afford rent? Real estate website Zillow crunched the numbers -- and they are startling. Joy Benedict takes an exclusive look.
As we head into 2023, many real-estate experts predict the housing market will start to favor buyers.
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose this week after falling for six straight weeks, adding to the challenges potential homebuyers face amid higher home prices and a limited supply of available houses.
The Cleveland, Ohio-based home was last bought on eBay in 2004, but has undergone a "massive renovation" since.
Surge in borrowing costs is pushing some buyers out of the market, while sellers face a quandary.
The average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage now sits at 6.92%, the highest it has been since 2002.
With interest rates rising another .75%, Southern California's once red-hot real estate market has calmed down. Jeff Nguyen reports.
As the ability to afford a home slips farther out of reach for many working people, California is using some of its budget surplus to help struggling home buyers with a new program that puts a down payment on the state's future.
Home prices are skyrocketing amid a shortage of properties — a crisis spreading to once-affordable towns across the U.S.
Josh Altman talked to Amy Johnson about his newest endeavor and what he's seeing in Southern California real estate trends.
CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger joined the studio to discuss the current house market, what to expect with rising rent prices and how to seek relief if available.
The Forgivable Equity Builder loan helps people who have not been able to save up a hefty down payment. Chris Holmstrom reports.
Eric Chavez, founder of Victoria Street Real Estate, talks to CBS2 News This Morning about how to navigate the real estate market.
The megamansion sold for less than a quarter of what developer Niles Niami once suggested would be over $500 million.
New California laws implement restrictions on handgun sales and require more clarity for food expiration date labels.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
A Venice father whose quick thinking saved his 2-year-old daughter's life when a truck crashed into their car nearly two weeks ago is on the long road to recovery after doctors amputated part of his leg.
Julio Rodriguez had three hits and scored twice, Bryan Woo took a shutout into the seventh inning and the Seattle Mariners put together a five-run sixth on Tuesday night to beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-3.
Mexico reached the Round of 16 for the eighth time on Tuesday night with their 2-0 win over Ecuador, and fans took the Southern California streets to celebrate the moment.
New laws include restrictions on handgun sales and clarity for food expiration date labels.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
A Venice father whose quick thinking saved his 2-year-old daughter's life when a truck crashed into their car nearly two weeks ago is on the long road to recovery after doctors amputated part of his leg.
James, 41, played eight seasons with the Lakers and led the franchise to its 17th NBA championship in the 2019-2020 season.
Mexico reached the Round of 16 for the eighth time on Tuesday night with their 2-0 win over Ecuador, and fans took the Southern California streets to celebrate the moment.
A Venice father whose quick thinking saved his 2-year-old daughter's life when a truck crashed into their car nearly two weeks ago is on the long road to recovery after doctors amputated part of his leg.
Mexico reached the Round of 16 for the eighth time on Tuesday night with their 2-0 win over Ecuador, and fans took the Southern California streets to celebrate the moment.
A $15,000 reward has been renewed as Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department detectives continue working to locate a suspect wanted for the 2024 homicide of 50-year-old Damon Eugene Bluthenthal.
Gerry Blanck's house and legendary dojo of 43 years were destroyed by the Palisades Fire in 2025, and he says the tragedy has turned into a little miracle for him.
While the show may have gone dark for good, a piece of its history is lighting up a corner of West Hollywood.
Mexico reached the Round of 16 for the eighth time on Tuesday night with their 2-0 win over Ecuador, and fans took the Southern California streets to celebrate the moment.
Santa Ana police are warning of a crackdown on World Cup celebrations ahead of the Mexico-Ecuador match on Tuesday, a week after hundreds of fans flooded city streets following their win over Czechia.
It may be a construction site right now, but OC Vibe promises to be Southern California's newest hot spot for food and entertainment.
An Orange County airport worker met a woman who raised more than $170,000 for him after she spotted him working through pain on the job.
Hazardous materials cleanup is finally scheduled to take place at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove next week, a month after a compromised chemical tank at risk of exploding or leaking caused tens of thousands of Orange County residents to evacuate their homes.
A Riverside County pastor was killed and his wife was injured when their hotel collapsed during the pair of powerful earthquakes that struck near Caracas, Venezuela, last week.
The shooting happened in an unincorporated community known as North Shore at around 12:10 a.m., according to Riverside County deputies.
Deputies said that the incident appears to have been an "apparent suicide pact."
The Friends of Big Bear Valley told CBS LA that Sandy, the female eaglet, appeared to land on another tree and is near her mother, Jackie.
An investigation is underway in San Bernardino County after human remains were discovered on a recently purchased Apple Valley property, according to deputies.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
The Supreme Court agreed to take up challenges to so-called assault-weapons bans in Cook County, Illinois, and Connecticut.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
The Supreme Court struck down federal limits on the amount of money a political committee can spend in coordination with federal candidates.
The Supreme Court upheld state laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restricted participation by transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
Los Angeles City Council members on Tuesday agreed to scrap a proposal that would put a measure to allow for non-citizen voting on the November ballot.
President Trump earned more than a billion dollars from crypto-related ventures alone last year, according to a financial disclosure, including from his meme coin business and his family's cryptocurrency firm.
The Supreme Court agreed to take up challenges to so-called assault-weapons bans in Cook County, Illinois, and Connecticut.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
The Supreme Court struck down federal limits on the amount of money a political committee can spend in coordination with federal candidates.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
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.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
Julio Rodriguez had three hits and scored twice, Bryan Woo took a shutout into the seventh inning and the Seattle Mariners put together a five-run sixth on Tuesday night to beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-3.
The Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani will skip his scheduled pitching start Wednesday against the Athletics to get some extra rest, manager Dave Roberts said.
Santa Ana police are warning of a crackdown on World Cup celebrations ahead of the Mexico-Ecuador match on Tuesday, a week after hundreds of fans flooded city streets following their win over Czechia.
Shohei Ohtani hit a three-run homer to support Eric Lauer in his conventional return to the starting rotation as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Athletics 9-4.
Cole Young hit two home runs to back eight strong innings from George Kirby as the Seattle Mariners came from behind to beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-2.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
According to prosecutors and testimony, Carl Rinsch told Netflix he needed $11 million to finish a show, but spent whopping sums on luxury cars, watches and other goods, including $638,000 on two mattresses.
A California appeals court has upheld Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape and sexual assault conviction.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
A judge has found that a man charged with murder in the stabbing of actor James Handy isn't mentally competent for criminal court proceedings.
Been waiting for the summer heat? Well it's almost here in Southern California. Amber Lee reports.
A Venice father whose quick thinking saved his 2-year-old daughter's life when a truck crashed into their car nearly two weeks ago is on the long road to recovery after doctors amputated part of his leg. Gio Insignares reports.
Lesley Marin takes a look at the rising cost of grocery store prices and how they could impact many Fourth of July celebrations this year.
Laurie Perez, Desmond Shaw and Mike Rogers report on the massive celebrations taking place across Southern California after El Tri topped Ecuador 2-0 to advance to the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 on Tuesday night.
Mexico fans were ecstatic on Tuesday night after the team's 2-0 win over Ecuador in the FIFA World Cup round of 32. Laurie Perez, Desmond Shaw and Mike Rogers report.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
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.
