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Dangerous heat wave hits Southern California with triple-digit temperatures
High temperatures for the rest of the week will be in the mid 90s to low-100s, with minimal day-to-day changes.
Venezuela defeats U.S. 3-2 for first World Baseball Classic title
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
Temecula student hospitalized in critical condition after crash outside of high school
A Temecula Valley High School student was hospitalized in critical condition after a crash just after school let out on Tuesday afternoon.
65-year-old man killed in crash while crossing Long Beach street
A 65-year-old man was struck and killed by a car while crossing the street in Long Beach last week, according to police.
Los Angeles police searching for man who allegedly kidnapped teenage girls in North Hills
Los Angeles Police Department detectives are asking for the public's help as they search for a man who allegedly kidnapped teenage girls in the North Hills/Panorama City area.
Bear that swiped at Monrovia woman euthanized by wildlife officials, city says
The Monrovia city manager said California wildlife officials euthanized a bear that swiped at a woman last Saturday.
CBS California to host live Governor's Debate with top candidates
Just months remain until the California gubernatorial election, and CBS California is teaming up with local organizations for a live debate with the race's top candidates.
Coffee With CBS LA is heading to Thousand Oaks
CBS LA understands that there is deep-seated concern regarding air quality and potential contamination from the Santa Susana Field Laboratory in the wake of the 2018 Woolsey Fire.
Las Vegas woman arrested for allegedly smuggling drugs into Riverside County jail via mail
A Las Vegas woman was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly sending drugs to a Riverside County jail through the United States Postal Service in January, according to authorities.
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Countdown to the Governor's Debate is a weekly roundtable with co-moderators Julie Watts, Sara Sadhwani and CBS LA Political Reporter Tom Wait.
CBS California to host live Governor's Debate with top candidates
Just months remain until the California gubernatorial election, and CBS California is teaming up with local organizations for a live debate with the race's top candidates.
Eric Swalwell's landlord says he lives in California after Tom Steyer questioned his eligibility to run for governor
Rep. Eric Swalwell's landlord submitted a sworn declaration that he lives at her California property after rival gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer questioned his residency and eligibility to run for governor, CBS News California has exclusively learned.
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California is holding $15 billion in unclaimed property. Other states automatically return the money.
CBS News California Investigates found that food banks, children's hospitals and charities are owed thousands of dollars sitting in the state's unclaimed property system, while other states automatically send checks to return the money.
Hundreds of California business registrations may be fraudulent, investigation finds
Identity theft experts say criminals are creating fake business entities by targeting a specific population: legal immigrants.
Mounting claims of identity theft by Uber drivers raise passenger safety concerns
The allegations surfaced after several people across the country reported receiving tax forms showing income from Uber, despite never signing up to drive for the company.
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Los Angeles police searching for man who allegedly kidnapped teenage girls in North Hills
Nicole Comstock reports from North Hills, where LAPD officers say a man allegedly kidnapped two teenage girls and drove them to a secluded area before they were able to escape.
Alex Biston's NEXT Weather Forecast
Alex Biston breaks down the record-breaking heat hitting Southern California.
Southern California heatwave breaks record-highs in Los Angeles County
Southern California's latest heatwave shattered records in Los Angeles County.
Orange County beaches swarmed by people looking to escape the heat
Michele Gile reports from Huntington Beach, one of many Orange County beaches swarmed by people looking to escape the uncharacteristically hot winter weather battering most of Southern California.
Intense heat doesn't stop Altadena rebuilding efforts
Jasmine Viel reports from Altadena, where she speaks with the Eaton Fire survivors who continued working on rebuilding their home on Tuesday despite the sweltering heat lingering over Southern California.
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Venezuela defeats U.S. 3-2 for first World Baseball Classic title
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
Wembanyama powers Spurs past Clippers 119-115 after wild swings and a late scare to reach 50 wins
The Spurs rallied from an early hole, then survived a late scare to beat the Clippers 119-115 and reach 50 wins for the first time since 2016-17.
Doncic leads Lakers to a 100-92 victory over the Rockets for their sixth straight victory
Luka Doncic scored 36 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 100-92 win over the Houston Rockets on Monday night in the opener of a two-game series between teams fighting for Western Conference playoff position.
Alex Laferriere has 3 points as Kings end Rangers' 4-game win streak
Alex Laferriere had a goal and two assists to lead the Los Angeles Kings to a 4-1 win over the New York Rangers on Monday night.
Rams sign special-teams ace LB Grant Stuard in their continuing overhaul of an underperforming group
The Los Angeles Rams have signed linebacker and special-teams standout Grant Stuard in their latest move to overhaul a unit that struggled badly last season.
LA28 Olympic ticket registration ends soon; soccer, baseball tournament details released
More details were provided on Monday about the LA28 Soccer Tournament, including dates, with tournament play starting four days ahead of the Olympic Opening Ceremony.
UCLA women secure No.1 seed in March Madness; USC Trojans earn No. 9 seed
The Bruins are the second overall seed, just behind the defending champions in the 34-0 UConn Huskies.
U.S. beats Dominican Republic 2-1 to advance to WBC final
The United States will face the winner of Monday's semifinal between Italy and Venezuela in Tuesday's World Baseball Classic title game.
Cutter Gauthier breaks late tie in the Ducks' 4-3 victory over the Canadiens
Cutter Gauthier scored with 2:30 left, Leo Carlsson had two goals and an assist and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 on Sunday night to regain the Pacific Division lead.
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Dangerous heat wave hits Southern California with triple-digit temperatures
High temperatures for the rest of the week will be in the mid 90s to low-100s, with minimal day-to-day changes.
Venezuela defeats U.S. 3-2 for first World Baseball Classic title
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
Temecula student hospitalized in critical condition after crash outside of high school
A Temecula Valley High School student was hospitalized in critical condition after a crash just after school let out on Tuesday afternoon.
65-year-old man killed in crash while crossing Long Beach street
A 65-year-old man was struck and killed by a car while crossing the street in Long Beach last week, according to police.
Los Angeles police searching for man who allegedly kidnapped teenage girls in North Hills
Los Angeles Police Department detectives are asking for the public's help as they search for a man who allegedly kidnapped teenage girls in the North Hills/Panorama City area.
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Los Angeles police searching for man who allegedly kidnapped teenage girls in North Hills
Los Angeles Police Department detectives are asking for the public's help as they search for a man who allegedly kidnapped teenage girls in the North Hills/Panorama City area.
Bear that swiped at Monrovia woman euthanized by wildlife officials, city says
The Monrovia city manager said California wildlife officials euthanized a bear that swiped at a woman last Saturday.
Death investigation underway after body found near Pacific Palisades condo complex
A death investigation is underway in the Pacific Palisades after a man's body was found near a condominium complex on Monday afternoon.
Australian man accused of assaulting TSA agent at LAX before Las Vegas trip
The Australian man allegedly attacked the TSA agent after the federal officer walked out of the restroom.
Tree-trimming truck crashes into Encino fire hydrant and overturns
Firefighters said that one person was hospitalized after the crash.
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Orange County community hosts early graduation so father with cancer can watch daughter graduate
After Bill Kerwin's health saw a rapid decline while battling Stage 4 pancreatic cancer, 16 of his family's closest friends came together to make sure that he could see his daughter, Abbi, graduate from Huntington Beach High School with an early ceremony on Monday evening.
Immigration officials appeal case against Orange County father of 3 U.S. Marines
Federal officials appealed a judge's decision to dismiss a deportation case against Narciso Barranco, the father of three U.S. Marines in Orange County.
Seal Beach woman hospitalized after electric motorcycle crashes into her
A Seal Beach woman in her 70s was hospitalized after she was hit by a young man on an electric motorcycle.
Orange County college student and convicted murderer who escaped probation program has been found
Investigators said Jose Angel Aguilar cut off his ankle monitor and escaped while attending classes at an Orange County community college.
Steve Hilton, Tom Steyer, Eric Swalwell leading California governor's race
Two new polls have conservative commentator Steve Hilton, billionaire Tom Steyer and Rep. Eric Swalwell as the front-runners for California governor.
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Temecula student hospitalized in critical condition after crash outside of high school
A Temecula Valley High School student was hospitalized in critical condition after a crash just after school let out on Tuesday afternoon.
65-year-old man killed in crash while crossing Long Beach street
A 65-year-old man was struck and killed by a car while crossing the street in Long Beach last week, according to police.
Las Vegas woman arrested for allegedly smuggling drugs into Riverside County jail via mail
A Las Vegas woman was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly sending drugs to a Riverside County jail through the United States Postal Service in January, according to authorities.
Riverside County school psychologist charged with child sex crimes
Riverside County prosecutors said the 46-year-old school psychologist sent hundreds of explicit messages to an undercover officer posing as a 13-year-old child.
Body found on conveyer belt at Fontana recycling plant
Detectives said that the 51-year-old man's body was found underneath other refuse on a recycling conveyor belt at the West Valley Material Recovery Facility on Monday afternoon.
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Venezuela defeats U.S. 3-2 for first World Baseball Classic title
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
Top Trump counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
Kouri Richins, mom who wrote grief book, found guilty of murdering her husband
Jurors delivered their verdict Monday in the trial of Kouri Richins, a Utah mother accused of murdering her husband and later publishing a children's book about grief.
Costco recalls meatloaf meal due to salmonella risk
Costco is recalling a meatloaf and potato meal kit because one of its ingredients may be contaminated with salmonella.
Border Patrol's Gregory Bovino to retire from federal service, sources say
Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino was pulled away from a high-profile role leading immigration raids in major U.S. cities, including Minneapolis, earlier this year.
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Top Trump counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
Border Patrol's Gregory Bovino to retire from federal service, sources say
Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino was pulled away from a high-profile role leading immigration raids in major U.S. cities, including Minneapolis, earlier this year.
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U.S. intel shows Iran's late leader was wary of son in power, sources say
U.S. intelligence has circulated to President Trump's inner circle that Iran's late supreme leader had misgivings about his son replacing him, viewing Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as not very bright.
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FCC Chair Brendan Carr says broadcast licenses are not a "property right"
In an exclusive interview with CBS News Saturday, Federal Communications Chair Brendan Carr doubled down on his warning that broadcast licenses could be revoked amid President Trump's criticisms of media coverage of the war in Iran.
FCC chair threatens broadcast licenses as Trump criticizes Iran war coverage
Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr did not name specific networks, but his post included a reference to a Saturday morning Truth Social post from the president.
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San Francisco sues makers of ultra-processed foods over health impacts
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.
California bill reversing tax hike on legal cannabis heads to Newsom
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.
HelloFresh to pay $7.5M to settle California lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers
Meal kit delivery firm HelloFresh will pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
CBS News California Investigates: "Sephora kids" concerns
With the help of her daughter and her 5th-grade class, CBS News California (KCAL) Investigative reporter Julie Watts investigates "Sephora Kids" concerns.
California man pleads guilty to scamming DoorDash out of $2.5M
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
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Public health officials issue bacteria warning at LA County beaches
LA County public health officials issued a bacteria warning at several beaches as a potentially record-breaking heat wave arrives in Southern California.
Raw oysters and clams recalled in 9 states over norovirus risks
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
RFK Jr. challenges Dunkin' and Starbucks over sugary drinks
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Some baby formula brands contain heavy metals, Consumer Reports says
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
California trial set for Florida cosmetologist charged in death of Kim Kardashian lookalike
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
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Latest California-based gig work app lets people book content creators, editors
A nonprofit that booked a Social Agent said it's a lot cheaper than hiring someone to do their social media full-time. A typical job runs about $200, with same-day delivery, and if clients already have footage, they can upload it and get a finished piece.
California judge tentatively allows 20,000 immigrant truck drivers to keep their licenses
A California judge has tentatively stopped the state from canceling commercial licenses for more than 20,000 immigrant truck drivers.
Tesla will end Model S and X production, focus on humanoid robots at Bay Area factory
The Fremont factory will still manufacture Model 3 and Y, but the space where Model S and X are made will instead focus on mass production of Tesla's Gen 3 Optimus robots.
Major outage leaves more than 130,000 customers in San Francisco without power
About 30% of San Francisco was without power at the height of the outage, according to utility provider PG&E.
California warns Tesla it faces 30-day sale ban for misleading use of "autopilot"
The DMV said it is giving Tesla Motors 60 days to address its misleading use of "autopilot," or it could have its dealer license temporarily suspended.
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Venezuela defeats U.S. 3-2 for first World Baseball Classic title
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
Wembanyama powers Spurs past Clippers 119-115 after wild swings and a late scare to reach 50 wins
The Spurs rallied from an early hole, then survived a late scare to beat the Clippers 119-115 and reach 50 wins for the first time since 2016-17.
Doncic leads Lakers to a 100-92 victory over the Rockets for their sixth straight victory
Luka Doncic scored 36 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 100-92 win over the Houston Rockets on Monday night in the opener of a two-game series between teams fighting for Western Conference playoff position.
Alex Laferriere has 3 points as Kings end Rangers' 4-game win streak
Alex Laferriere had a goal and two assists to lead the Los Angeles Kings to a 4-1 win over the New York Rangers on Monday night.
Rams sign special-teams ace LB Grant Stuard in their continuing overhaul of an underperforming group
The Los Angeles Rams have signed linebacker and special-teams standout Grant Stuard in their latest move to overhaul a unit that struggled badly last season.
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"All the Empty Rooms" wins Oscar for memorializing kids killed in school shootings
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
Who won Oscars for 2026? See the full winners list here
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
A tribute to documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman
The acclaimed filmmaker, who died in February at age 96, revolutionized the art of documentaries with such films as "Titicut Follies." In an interview recorded last year, the pioneering Wiseman talked about his unusual production methods aimed at capturing life.
A Hollywood landmark preserved
Singer-songwriter John Mayer and film director-producer McG have teamed up to buy and renovate the legendary movie studio built by Charlie Chaplin, to preserve as a soundstage, recording studio, and a campus for artistic collaborations.
Missed the 2026 Oscars? Here's how to watch the awards show now.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
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Los Angeles police searching for man who allegedly kidnapped teenage girls in North Hills
Nicole Comstock reports from North Hills, where LAPD officers say a man allegedly kidnapped two teenage girls and drove them to a secluded area before they were able to escape.
Alex Biston's NEXT Weather Forecast
Alex Biston breaks down the record-breaking heat hitting Southern California.
Southern California heatwave breaks record-highs in Los Angeles County
Southern California's latest heatwave shattered records in Los Angeles County.
Orange County beaches swarmed by people looking to escape the heat
Michele Gile reports from Huntington Beach, one of many Orange County beaches swarmed by people looking to escape the uncharacteristically hot winter weather battering most of Southern California.
Intense heat doesn't stop Altadena rebuilding efforts
Jasmine Viel reports from Altadena, where she speaks with the Eaton Fire survivors who continued working on rebuilding their home on Tuesday despite the sweltering heat lingering over Southern California.
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A look at renowned architect Frank Gehry's designs in Southern California
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
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.
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Franklin Fire engulfs Malibu Canyon, causes smoke clouds through region
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.
Mountain Fire explodes in Ventura County amid strong Santa Ana winds
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.
