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Kairan Quazi will graduate from college this week at the age of 14 before joining SpaceX' to work on satellite tech.
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Kairan Quazi will graduate from college this week at the age of 14 before joining SpaceX' to work on satellite tech.
OneWeb's manager had high praise for SpaceX, the builder of its own space-based internet constellation.
SpaceX Falcon 9 launched into space with 53 Starlink satellites.
A NASA and SpaceX flight to the ISS includes the first Indigenous woman to go to space and a Russian cosmonaut.
For the 25th time, SpaceX has launched a rocket with the intention of restocking the International Space Station with essentials like food and toiletries.
To former SpaceX engineer Benson Tsai, getting a spaceship into outer space and getting a fresh hot pizza delivered in Los Angeles are equally challenging and important. Laurie Perez reports.
SpaceX successfully launched three satellites in a 37-hour window over the weekend at the Hawthorne headquarters.
The successful all-private visit to the International Space Station paves the way for future flights.
A classified satellite for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office was launched into space from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Sunday.
Southern Californians may hear a sonic boom when the first stage of the Falcon 9 rocket returns to earth.
The crew will spend a total of 10 days in space, two traveling and eight aboard the ISS.
The Space Medicine Fellowship, which will train surgeons to treat people in space, is the first of its kind in the nation. The two-year program will train its fellows with NASA and rotate them between SpaceX and JPL.
The launch is scheduled for 12:18 p.m. at the Central Coast military base.
SpaceX is scheduled to launch three rockets over the course of three days, starting with an Italian Earth-observation satellite on Monday.
The Hawthorne based aerospace manufacturer has reported the largest workplace outbreak in Los Angeles County, nearly doubling the next closest outbreak center.
Elon Musk has been named Time Magazine's "Person of the Year."
On Tuesday night, NASA and SpaceX tested their new spacecraft meant to protect the world from asteroids set to collide with Earth.
Watkins will be a member of the fourth crew launched to the station by Hawthorne-based Space-X under a commercial contract with NASA.
Two days after a four-member crew of astronauts returned to Earth following a six-month deployment to the International Space Station, Hawthorne-based SpaceX launched another crew Wednesday to the orbiting outpost.
SpaceX postponed the launch of four more NASA astronauts to the International Space Station due to inclement weather.
Inspiration4 crew members wrapped up an all-civilian space mission Saturday and successfully returned with an automated plunge back to Earth.
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Hawthorne-based SpaceX made history Wednesday evening when it launched the first-ever non-professional astronaut crew into space.
The unsettling sight was spotted at about 10 p.m. Wednesday night and were visible to eagle-eyed sky watchers throughout Southern California. The lights were the 60 Starlink satellites that were launched into space on Tuesday.
Lighting up the pre-dawn sky, a Falcon 9 rocket with a previously flown first stage roared to life and shot away up the East Coast early Friday, boosting a refurbished SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule into orbit carrying four astronauts on a day-long trip to the International Space Station.
One woman who had been hit in the upper body and was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Two other women had been shot in their lower bodies but are expected to recover.
The deadly shooting was reported at about 11:40 p.m. Sunday.
The 7.4-magnitude earthquake's epicenter was at San José del Palmar, about 250 miles west of Colombia's capital, Bogota, officials said.
The recalled products with jalapeño were distributed at national retailers, including Walmart, Target and Trader Joe's, in 26 states.
The man who prosecutors say orchestrated the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, Duane "Keffe D" Davis, is on trial almost 30 years after the drive-by shooting in Las Vegas.
One woman who had been hit in the upper body and was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Two other women had been shot in their lower bodies but are expected to recover.
The deadly shooting was reported at about 11:40 p.m. Sunday.
The 7.4-magnitude earthquake's epicenter was at San José del Palmar, about 250 miles west of Colombia's capital, Bogota, officials said.
The recalled products with jalapeño were distributed at national retailers, including Walmart, Target and Trader Joe's, in 26 states.
The man who prosecutors say orchestrated the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, Duane "Keffe D" Davis, is on trial almost 30 years after the drive-by shooting in Las Vegas.
One woman who had been hit in the upper body and was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Two other women had been shot in their lower bodies but are expected to recover.
Deputies said that the suspect was arrested inside the home.
Deputies said that a man was shot in the leg at a rooftop bar and taken to a nearby hospital in unknown condition.
The shopping center will be torn down for the Inglewood Transit Connector, a parking structure and bus loop that aim to make transit in the area more efficient.
A series of service outages for Verizon customers across Southern California were caused by alleged vandalism, according to company officials.
The looming El Niño could bring one of the wettest winters on record to California, according to renowned climatologist Daniel Swain.
Orange County Health Care Agency officials have confirmed the county's first human West Nile virus case of 2026, amid what some medical experts believe could be one of the worst mosquito seasons on record.
Drones used high-definition video to detect illegal aerial discharges, helping to pinpoint 13 properties and issue 8 citations totaling $240,000 under the city's new Social Host ordinance.
A study from the journal Science Advances confirms what many of us believed: that more heat waves mean more fires.
Big waves in Orange County have put lifeguards on alert, following a tragic accident just a month ago.
A deadly shooting suspect turned himself in to San Bernardino County authorities just hours after their investigation began in Hesperia on Friday.
Deputies say that the man pointed a firearm at them during the incident.
Deputies say that the 33-year-old man pointed a gun at another driver during a road rage incident in July.
The shooting happened on July 31 in the 33000 block of Simpson Road in Winchester, Riverside County deputies said.
The looming El Niño could bring one of the wettest winters on record to California, according to renowned climatologist Daniel Swain.
The recalled products with jalapeño were distributed at national retailers, including Walmart, Target and Trader Joe's, in 26 states.
The man who prosecutors say orchestrated the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, Duane "Keffe D" Davis, is on trial almost 30 years after the drive-by shooting in Las Vegas.
Don Nelson was one of two coaches in NBA history to have at least 250 wins with three different franchises — Milwaukee, Dallas and Golden State.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Sandy Alcantara struck out eight in seven innings, becoming the Miami Marlins' career leader in innings pitched, and Xavier Edwards had three RBIs in a 7-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
In a narrow 50-49 vote, President Trump's former defense lawyer was confirmed as attorney general in a vote early Saturday.
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli hired former top aide Shawn Lewis to be a federal law enforcement liaison, though Lewis has three prior convictions for driving under the influence and a pending battery charge.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of documents and images related to UFOs, the fifth disclosure in recent months about the strange encounters.
A California lawmaker is making a final push to pass legislation that would restrict companies from using consumers' personal data and AI to set individualized prices, with supporters hoping to send the bill to the governor before the legislative session ends.
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.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Orange County Health Care Agency officials have confirmed the county's first human West Nile virus case of 2026, amid what some medical experts believe could be one of the worst mosquito seasons on record.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced the rollout of the state's new electric vehicle instant rebate program, touting it as part of an investment in the state's clean-vehicle future.
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.
Eduardo Rodriguez struck out nine in seven strong innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks clinched their first season series over the Los Angeles Dodgers since 2018 with a 4-2 win.
Kyle Stowers tripled, singled and drove in two runs before exiting because of left hamstring discomfort in the fifth inning, and the Miami Marlins beat the Los Angeles Angels 12-3 on Sunday.
Don Nelson was one of two coaches in NBA history to have at least 250 wins with three different franchises — Milwaukee, Dallas and Golden State.
Shohei Ohtani brought home the go-ahead run in the 10th inning on an infield single and the Los Angeles Dodgers snapped a seven-game losing streak by beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1 on Saturday night.
Kopitar will be honored after spending 20 seasons with the Los Angeles Kings, during which he became the franchise's all-time leading scorer and helped win two Stanley Cups.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
Some parts of the LA Jazz Festival were canceled just days before the citywide, two-week party was slated to begin, leaving performers and fans alike in the dark.
A performer will be living inside a billboard 30 feet above the Sunset Strip as Netflix promotes its new film "The Last House."
The Bob Baker Marionette Theater is releasing its first new show in four decades as the iconic team works to raise money and purchase its permanent home in Highland Park.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
Even though the high-pressure system continues to linger, causing hot conditions, it will begin to weaken. By the end of the week, a low-pressure system will begin moving south from the Pacific Northwest.
Brittney Ermon reports from West Hollywood, where a man was wounded after a shooting at a rooftop bar late Sunday night.
A man was hospitalized after he was shot in the leg, LA County deputies said.
A man was taken into custody on Sunday after he allegedly broke into a Hidden Hills home, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
The man was found dead in the 27000 block of Attwell Lane at around 11:45 a.m., deputies said.
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.
