New species of blue octopus discovered 5,900 feet underwater
The new species, named Microeledone galapagensis, has a blue hue, which is believed to be the rarest color in nature.
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The new species, named Microeledone galapagensis, has a blue hue, which is believed to be the rarest color in nature.
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
A telescope in Chile has captured a stunning new image of the Butterfly Nebula, a grand and graceful cosmic wonder.
Researchers have documented 55 instances of "mini lightning" over two Martian years by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover.
The rare interstellar comet, also known as 3I/ATLAS, was first discovered in July and has been photographed several times.
James D. Watson, who helped discover the structure of DNA, has died at 97 years old.
The first supermoon of 2025 will arrive soon. Here's what to know about the phenomenon.
Government scientists say infection rates from drug-resistant "nightmare bacteria" have been increasing dramatically.
NASA has discovered 3I/ATLAS, an interstellar comet that's wandered into our backyard.
This asteroid is bigger than scientists anticipated, about 5 miles long and 2 miles wide at its widest point — resembling a deformed peanut.
The first day of spring, also known as the vernal equinox, has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere on March 20, 2025.
National Pi Day is recognized today in the U.S. and around the world. Here's what to know about the quirky holiday, and how to celebrate.
A NASA spacecraft has returned asteroid samples that hold not only the pristine building blocks for life but also the salty remains of an ancient water world.
This is the first time the sound and image of a meteor falling has been documented on video, a University of Alberta scientist found.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Democratic philanthropist George Soros and actor-director Denzel Washington were awarded the nation's highest civilian honor.
Two new perentie lizards have hatched at the Los Angeles Zoo, the first of their species to be bred there.
Researchers discovered the first known case of a porbeagle shark likely being killed by a large shark predator, raising questions about whether this rare instance represents a larger trend.
Two meteor showers are expected to flash across night skies around the same time this week.
Researchers are asking the public to help them study a "mega-den" filled with hundreds, if not thousands, of rattlesnakes using a live video feed.
The forecasted conditions come after a weekend of jaw-dropping northern lights seen as far south as Florida and as "magnetically complex" sunspots bigger than Earth continue to emit solar flares.
Trillions of periodical cicadas are emerging from the ground this spring, bringing with them their loud buzzing and molted exoskeletons. Here's where you will be able to see them.
A longtime wildlife photographer has "seen some sharks doing some really wild things" – but nothing prepared him for capturing what's believed to be the first images of a live newborn great white shark.
Researchers say underwater dump sites off the Los Angeles coast contain World War II-era munitions including depth charges and smoke devices.
An American metropolis known for freeways and traffic has a newly discovered species named in its honor: The Los Angeles Thread Millipede.
San Diego's usually blue waves recently turned a bright fuchsia, and scientists are explaining why.
Olive Young is a South Korean leading beauty and lifestyle retailer with 27 years of skincare expertise, and the Pasadena location is its first brick-and-mortar store in the U.S.
An Orange County judge dismissed charges against a doctor who allegedly poisoned her husband with Drano.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife tracked a mountain lion through a Santa Monica neighborhood on Friday.
UCLA police increased patrols after a homeless man attacked multiple students overnight on Thursday and Friday.
A CBS News California fact-check found the state's free diaper program won't cost taxpayers 50 cents per diaper, as viral posts claimed. But the Newsom administration still won't release the Baby2Baby contract or competitive bid records amid concerns free diapers could go to waste.
Olive Young is a South Korean leading beauty and lifestyle retailer with 27 years of skincare expertise, and the Pasadena location is its first brick-and-mortar store in the U.S.
An Orange County judge dismissed charges against a doctor who allegedly poisoned her husband with Drano.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife tracked a mountain lion through a Santa Monica neighborhood on Friday.
UCLA police increased patrols after a homeless man attacked multiple students overnight on Thursday and Friday.
Former Arcadia mayor Eileen Wang pleaded guilty to one count of acting in the U.S. as an illegal agent of a foreign government.
Olive Young is a South Korean leading beauty and lifestyle retailer with 27 years of skincare expertise, and the Pasadena location is its first brick-and-mortar store in the U.S.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife tracked a mountain lion through a Santa Monica neighborhood on Friday.
UCLA police increased patrols after a homeless man attacked multiple students overnight on Thursday and Friday.
Even though residents in Garden Grove have returned to their homes, they are still facing many challenges. CBS LA is dedicated to hearing directly from the community about the issues they are dealing with in the aftermath of the crisis.
Former Arcadia mayor Eileen Wang pleaded guilty to one count of acting in the U.S. as an illegal agent of a foreign government.
An Orange County judge dismissed charges against a doctor who allegedly poisoned her husband with Drano.
The Orange County Healthcare Agency said a bat found in Irvine Regional Park has tested positive for rabies.
Just a day after tens of thousands of Orange County residents were finally able to return to their homes after days of uncertainty due to a chemical tank crisis at a nearby aerospace facility, a group of high school seniors was able to walk the stage for their graduation on Wednesday.
Police said the crash happened at around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday near Chestnut and Cypress avenues.
Four Southern California residents were charged with staging fake crashes as part of an insurance fraud scheme, and investigators believe that multiple innocent drivers may have been endangered.
San Bernardino County detectives believe the man raped four people from 2017-2025 and believe there may be more victims.
A Riverside County beekeeper says that last week's Verona Fire, which broke out near Hemet and burned hundreds of acres, caused him to lose 80 hives and up to 4 million bees.
Four Southern California residents were charged with staging fake crashes as part of an insurance fraud scheme, and investigators believe that multiple innocent drivers may have been endangered.
Riverside police said Christian Arellano was on probation for similar crimes in Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties.
Outrage filled the room at the Temecula City Council meeting on Tuesday night, when hundreds of community members and city leaders gathered to fight back against a proposed high-voltage system that would cut through the city.
Shrey Parikh of Rancho Cucamonga, California, emerged victorious Thursday in the 98th annual Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Spencer Torkelson homered, doubled twice and drove in three runs, and five Detroit pitchers combined for a two-hitter as the Tigers snapped a season-worst seven-game home skid with a 4-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
After forensic evidence appeared to contradict Brian Hooker's account of where Lynette Hooker was the night she disappeared, U.S. investigators are renewing their search in the Bahamas.
Vaughn Grissom hit a grand slam and drove in six runs as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Detroit Tigers 10-6 on Tuesday night.
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was arrested Tuesday in Wisconsin on domestic violence charges, officials said.
A new poll shows that Mayor Karen Bass has a slim lead over her opponents — Councilmember Nithya Raman and political newcomer Spencer Pratt — in the upcoming June primary election.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation Wednesday aimed at tightening California's election security rules ahead of the June 2 statewide primary.
Florida sought to sue Washington and California for allegedly issuing commercial driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants.
A top DHS official directed ICE attorneys to aggressively pursue administrative fraud cases against immigration lawyers accused of filing false asylum claims.
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.
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.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
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.
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.
Grayson Rodriguez pitched five strong innings as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Detroit Tigers 7-1 for their fifth victory in six games.
Shohei Ohtani homered and combined with two other pitchers for seven hitless innings in the Dodgers' 4-1 win over the Rockies.
Spencer Torkelson homered, doubled twice and drove in three runs, and five Detroit pitchers combined for a two-hitter as the Tigers snapped a season-worst seven-game home skid with a 4-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Kiké Hernández is headed to the injured list with a significant tear in his left oblique.
Five-time Pro Bowl safety Derwin James and the Los Angeles Chargers have agreed to a multiyear extension, which is reportedly worth more than $75 million over three years.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
The CBS LA American Music Awards Red Carpet Special will capture the moments as the stars arrive at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and airs from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. PDT on CBS LA and streaming online on CBS News Los Angeles.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
A Los Angeles teen who once faced homelessness has been accepted to dozens of universities and is now heading to an Ivy League school. Luzdelia Caballero reports.
People evacuated during the chemical leak at GKN Aerospace's Garden Grove facility filed a lawsuit against the company. Michele Gile reports.
Riverside fire crews battled flames at a large apartment complex near UC Riverside on Friday afternoon, with officials saying they are trying to save as much of the structure as possible as smoke and flames spread. Zach Boetto and Joy Benedict report.
Crowds wrapped around the block for a new K-beauty store in Pasadena, with some shoppers even sleeping outside overnight before Friday’s grand opening.
CBS LA's Rina Nakano sat down with a local lei designer who explains how the flowery necklace is much more than just an accessory.
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.
