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A national shortage of volunteer firefighters and first responders has prompted a community college in Indiana to offer free tuition to get more people to join up.
Here's something to add to your list of new year's resolutions: don't abbreviate the year 2020 when signing financial and legal documents.
A fast-food worker in Tennessee is accused of pulling a gun on a customer over a wrong order, police said.
A North Carolina family was shocked when they popped a frozen pizza into the oven only to discover that a snake was burning inside.
Psychic Nikki makes her predictions for 2020 and beyond, looking at the issues that will matter in the coming year and decade.
Police across the country are reminding people that it is illegal and extremely dangerous to fire celebratory gunshots into the air to bring in the new year.
An Ohio woman was in a coma for seven months due to a mysterious illness -- but her and her mother's fight for her survival led to a second chance at life.
Flu-like illnesses are on the rise and have been elevated for seven weeks across all regions of the country, according to CDC's latest FluView report.
16-year-old Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg says meeting President Donald Trump would be a waste of time because he wouldn't listen to anything she has to say.
Pizza Hut has issued an apology to a group of special needs students who were allegedly told rush as they ate at a Tennessee restaurant so that "regular people" could come in.
A Georgia family got a big surprise last week after discovering an owl living in their Christmas tree.
A Labrador Retriever stayed by his brother's side after he was hit by a car and left on the side of a road in Florida.
A man's granddaughter is one of four teens accused of stabbing him in the neck and stealing his car before crashing it on Monday night.
A new toilet has been designed to encourage employees to spend less time in the bathroom while at work and keep lines moving at public restrooms.
A classroom science experiment to see just how important it is to wash our hands goes viral in more ways than one.
Orange County officials say that there is no longer any risk to the public after previously ordering evacuations for 50,000 residents.
Nearly two years after a 32-year-old man was found fatally shot in Moreno Valley, Riverside County Sheriff's Office investigators have announced an arrest in connection with the homicide.
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.
"We just raced and packed up the stuff and couldn't wait to get home. We love our neighborhood," Stanton resident Karen Bethell said.
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.
"We just raced and packed up the stuff and couldn't wait to get home. We love our neighborhood," Stanton resident Karen Bethell said.
Ben Nowack is the cofounder and CEO of Reflect Orbital, and says there are plenty of applications for redirected sunlight, especially for use at night.
Riverside police said Christian Arellano was on probation for similar crimes in Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties.
Stadium workers are required, under FIFA's credentialing system, to provide Social Security numbers, home addresses, nationality, and country of birth. UNITE HERE Local 11 union alleges that California privacy rights could be violated if FIFA shares this information with federal agencies.
Since the start of the war with Iran in late February, through April, Pasadena's fire department has seen a 39% increase in fuel spending. During the same period, the police department also saw a 38% spike in fuel spending.
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.
Thousands of dollars have been raised for a John Wayne Airport employee who became the subject of a viral video on social media, which showed him clearly working through pain. He says it's all to help put his 90-year-old mother through hospice care.
Emotions ran high at an emergency city council meeting in Garden Grove on Tuesday night, where residents gathered to demand accountability after being evacuated from their homes for nearly a week due to an ongoing chemical crisis at an aerospace facility.
At a Fountain Valley Red Cross evacuation shelter, Ace Kelley is trying to keep his spirits up as he prepares for another long night sleeping in his truck with his cats. He is frustrated that he still can't go home.
CalEPA provides a full list of businesses subject to environmental regulation across California, including information on previous violations and evaluations conducted at the facilities.
Nearly two years after a 32-year-old man was found fatally shot in Moreno Valley, Riverside County Sheriff's Office investigators have announced an arrest in connection with the homicide.
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.
CalEPA provides a full list of businesses subject to environmental regulation across California, including information on previous violations and evaluations conducted at the facilities.
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.
The squad was announced during an event in New York City on Tuesday after U.S. Men's National Team manager Mauricio Pochettino spent months evaluating players to finalize the roster.
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.
President Trump on Tuesday underwent a "6 month physical" at Walter Reed National Military Hospital, he posted on social media.
Attorney General Todd Blanche said the ballroom is "being constructed for the physical safety and security of all Presidents, their families, staff, Foreign Dignitaries, and guests."
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.
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.
More than a dozen cities and counties across California were given a "final warning" from state officials Wednesday, saying they have failed to properly plan for additional new homes amid the state's lack of affordable housing.
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.
Mookie Betts homered twice, driving in five runs, and Kiké Hernández, Andy Pages and Will Smith went deep as the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the Colorado Rockies 15-6 on Tuesday night.
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.
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 Riverside County beekeeper says that he lost millions of bees in the Verona Fire that burned near Hemet last week. Zach Boetto reports.
Joy Benedict takes a look at the new Burbank Public Library Bookmobile, making it the fourth branch of the library, hitting the road five days a week.
A man was arrested early Wednesday morning for intentionally ramming a Simi Valley donut shop with his car. Mike Rogers reports with new details, including the community support now pouring in for the shop's owner.
A South Los Angeles neighborhood was evacuated after officers discovered a large stash of illegal fireworks while serving a domestic violence warrant on Wednesday. Jasmine Viel reports.
Evacuees returned home after firefighters eliminated the risk of a catastrophic explosion from the Garden Grove chemical leak. Some residents have filed a class action lawsuit against the company operating the facility at the heart of the leak. Michele Gile and Lauren Pozen report.
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.
