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The good news is there may be ways for people to recoup funds they have inadvertently funneled into the hands of criminals.
Hilary dropped more than half an average year's worth of rain on some areas, including Palm Springs, which saw nearly 3.18 inches of rain by Sunday evening.
Some recent models have tie rods that could bend or break, potentially causing drivers to lose control of the steering wheel.
The president and first lady saw the destruction close up and met with responders in Lahaina amid criticism of the White House response to the catastrophic blaze.
According to his manager, Jones died of a "long-standing pulmonary issue."
It is extremely rare for California to be hit with tropical storms or hurricanes — but it has happened before.
The storm is set to impact the southwestern U.S. with heavy rainfall starting Friday through early next week, "peaking on Sunday and Monday," according to the National Hurricane Center.
Prosecutors said Pascale Ferrier made the ricin at home in Quebec in 2020 and mailed it to Trump with a letter that referred to him as "The Ugly Tyrant Clown."
When asked Wednesday by reporters if he regretted not activating warning sirens when the wildfires broke out Aug. 8, Herman Andaya responded, "I do not."
The storm was hitting the southwestern U.S. and could bring "catastrophic and life-threatening flooding," according to the National Hurricane Center.
"To our 'ohana on Maui, we see you and love you," the company wrote.
Katie Hoedt, 23, was known by colleagues for being "a shooting star with knowledge and accomplishments far beyond her years."
Hilary is forecast to rapidly intensify through the end of the week into a Category 4 hurricane with winds of at least 130 mph, forecasters at the National Hurricane Center warned.
Hilary was downgraded a few hours before landfall to a tropical storm as rain from the storm started spreading in Southern California, the National Weather Service said.
Maui Emergency Management Agency Administrator Herman Andaya has made his first public comments since the deadly wildfires ignited last week.
Rebecca and her husband, Jake Haro, were arrested in August 2025, after San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department investigators determined that claims that their infant son Emmanuel was kidnapped outside of a Big 5 store in Yucaipa on August 14 were false.
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 Orange County Healthcare Agency said a bat found in Irvine Regional Park has tested positive for rabies.
Shrey Parikh of Rancho Cucamonga, California, emerged victorious Thursday in the 98th annual Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Los Angeles County prosecutors said the 40-year-old man fled to Mexico after killing his girlfriend and abducting their 5-year-old child.
Rebecca and her husband, Jake Haro, were arrested in August 2025, after San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department investigators determined that claims that their infant son Emmanuel was kidnapped outside of a Big 5 store in Yucaipa on August 14 were false.
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.
Los Angeles County prosecutors said the 40-year-old man fled to Mexico after killing his girlfriend and abducting their 5-year-old child.
Los Angeles County prosecutors charged a man accused of threatening a couple and unleashing his dog on them along Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade.
Around 4:39 a.m. at the Normandie Avenue and Westbound 10 Freeway onramp, police responded to a pedestrian who had been struck in the crosswalk.
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.
As evacuation orders were lifted Tuesday night, a group of angered residents took to an emergency city council meeting to express continued concern.
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.
Connie Wilder, the event director of the Puerto Rican Festival, and Daniel Travieso from, El Nuevo Mundo Market, talks about the annual what people can expect to see.
Andy Challenger, chief revenue officer at Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc., talks about a report that shows summer will be slow for teen workers.
Zvezdelina Stankova, a teaching professor at the University of California Berkeley, discusses the UC faculty's demand to return to SAT tests for STEM applicants.
Jon Regardie, a contributing writer for the Los Angeles Magazine, discusses recent polling in the LA mayoral race and how tight candidates are heading into the primary.
Lingering showers and thick cloud coverage will continue through part of the weekend. Sunday and Monday will be warm days.
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.
