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California's state auditor says utility regulators are not doing enough to protect ratepayers from possible unfair hikes to gas and electric bills.
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California's state auditor says utility regulators are not doing enough to protect ratepayers from possible unfair hikes to gas and electric bills.
California Gov. Jerry Brown said he is not sure legalizing marijuana is a good idea in his state because the country could lose its competitive edge if too many people are getting stoned.
Wind-whipped, turbulent waves represented conditions all along the south-facing stretches of Zuma and Surfrider beaches, according to lifeguards.
California Gov. Jerry Brown and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet next week in the heart of the Silicon Valley.
A California assemblyman hopes to make recycled water available for use in homes and businesses.
More than 2.3 million adult children are living with their parents in California, a 63 percent increase since the Great Recession began seven years ago.
Drivers in California can legally read a map on their hand-held cellphones while behind the wheel, a state appeals court ruled Thursday.
California businesses and government agencies have experienced 300 separate data breaches exposing the personal information of more than 20 million customer accounts during the past two years
Gov. Jerry Brown formally launched his re-election campaign Thursday, stepping into a contest that the former three-time presidential candidate is expected to dominate.
Sen. Barbara Boxer is calling on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to investigate a rare polio-like illness that has so far affected at least 20 children in California.
City authorities are taking measures to prepare for possible flooding that may come along with the two rain storms approaching California.
Residents in Glendora have hardly moved on from the damage left to their properties and surrounding land by the Colby Fire in January — now they face a new threat.
NASA scientists have begun deploying satellites and other advanced technology to help California water officials assess the state's record drought and better manage it, officials said Tuesday.
Prospectors in Southern California are heading to the hills, saying the severe drought has exposed gold that has never been touched by human hands. As water levels continue to drop more nooks and crannies are easier for these gold hunters to access.
A referendum to overturn a new California law that provides transgender students certain rights in public schools will not appear on the November ballot.
A Delaware company has recalled 16 varieties of cheese after some of the cheeses were linked to a death in California and illnesses in newborns.
The symptoms sometimes occur after a mild respiratory illness.
The ban would apply to property owned or operated by the state.
Farmers throughout Southern California and statewide were given a dire forecast Friday from state officials who said they would receive no irrigation water amid a historic drought.
Jordan Adams scored 28 points and No. 23 UCLA returned to the national rankings with an impressive 86-66 victory against California on Wednesday night to keep pace in the Pac-12 title chase.
More than 800,000 Californians have signed up for insurance through mid-February on the state's health care exchange.
Federal officials have announced the approval of two solar energy projects on public lands in California and Nevada.
The evidence of extreme effects at the hands of California's historic drought continues to mount, as a number of reservoirs, which the state depends on for water, are now running dangerously low.
A new report says California's two major political parties are losing ground as more voters decline to state a party preference.
Rock performer David Crosby has undergone heart surgery and he's postponing sold-out California shows.
Dodger Stadium is welcoming back the Boys in Blue after they traveled through downtown Los Angeles in the team's first World Series parade since 1988.
Thousands descended on downtown Los Angeles to cheer on the Dodgers in the team's first World Series parade since 1988, many chanting out the name of World Series MVP Freddie Freeman and tributes to the late legendary Fernando Valenzuela seen throughout the day.
The end to daylight saving time means our clocks will "fall back" on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. But why do we have to adjust the time twice a year?
Paxton Purdy's parents said he has an ultra-rare neurodegenerative genetic mutation. They hope they can raise enough money to cure it and help children in similar situations.
The Dodgers' 8-7 victory over the Yankees in Game 5 for their eighth World Series title and second in five years averaged 18.6 million viewers on Fox, Fox Deportes and streaming, according to Nielsen.
Dodger Stadium is welcoming back the Boys in Blue after they traveled through downtown Los Angeles in the team's first World Series parade since 1988.
Thousands descended on downtown Los Angeles to cheer on the Dodgers in the team's first World Series parade since 1988, many chanting out the name of World Series MVP Freddie Freeman and tributes to the late legendary Fernando Valenzuela seen throughout the day.
The end to daylight saving time means our clocks will "fall back" on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. But why do we have to adjust the time twice a year?
Paxton Purdy's parents said he has an ultra-rare neurodegenerative genetic mutation. They hope they can raise enough money to cure it and help children in similar situations.
The Dodgers' 8-7 victory over the Yankees in Game 5 for their eighth World Series title and second in five years averaged 18.6 million viewers on Fox, Fox Deportes and streaming, according to Nielsen.
Dodger Stadium is welcoming back the Boys in Blue after they traveled through downtown Los Angeles in the team's first World Series parade since 1988.
Thousands descended on downtown Los Angeles to cheer on the Dodgers in the team's first World Series parade since 1988, many chanting out the name of World Series MVP Freddie Freeman and tributes to the late legendary Fernando Valenzuela seen throughout the day.
After a deadly crash two years ago, Pomona has moved to regulate food stands, leaving some street vendors unsure where to go.
The rain may return to Southern California this weekend but it should spare the Dodgers World Series parade and celebration.
Two people died and two others were hospitalized after their sedan collided with a parked tractor on the 101 Freeway Thursday morning.
The California-staple fast-food joint In-N-Out announced four upcoming locations in Southern California.
Orange County prosecutors charged a Costa Mesa man for allegedly strangling his girlfriend to death before dumping her body in a trash can last week.
Huntington Beach residents have started a petition to remove the city's library review board that recently deemed potty training books inappropriate for children, according to petitioners.
The 58-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The discovery was made behind a single-family home in the 1900 block of Maple Avenue.
Paxton Purdy's parents said he has an ultra-rare neurodegenerative genetic mutation. They hope they can raise enough money to cure it and help children in similar situations.
The California-staple fast-food joint In-N-Out announced four upcoming locations in Southern California.
A family friend said Adam Bouvet was walking around Dallas when a car jumped a curb and barrelled toward his family.
A rescue helicopter partnered with San Bernardino County is indefinitely grounded after it was tagged by vandals over the weekend, drawing the ire of many in the High Desert
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has launched a new "surge operation" for California Highway Patrol operations in San Bernardino due to elevated numbers of violent crime.
While sometimes slow, the tracing system from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives played an instrumental role in helping law enforcement locate the man who opened fire inside a Monterey Park dance hall in 2022.
Following a deadly hijacking of a Metro bus, Ross Palombo digs through data about violence on the Metro system.
Ross Palombo goes over the crime statistics available for the Metro.
KCAL News investigates connection between Beverly Hills armed robbery and gun belonging to notorious police killer Christopher Dorner.
Ross Palombo shows how investigators arrested the man accused of starting the Line Fire after they spotted his white truck. Palombo also speaks to the man's family.
The end to daylight saving time means our clocks will "fall back" on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. But why do we have to adjust the time twice a year?
The Dodgers' 8-7 victory over the Yankees in Game 5 for their eighth World Series title and second in five years averaged 18.6 million viewers on Fox, Fox Deportes and streaming, according to Nielsen.
Los Angeles County is taking on Pepsi and Coke for their role in plastic pollution.
LeBron James let his son, Bronny, have the Cleveland stage to himself.
Teri Garr rose from being a background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star in such favorites as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie."
On Wednesday, actor-turned-politician Arnold Schwarzenegger took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to explain his feelings about the election and to endorse the Harris-Walz ticket.
The man who was convicted in the 2022 attack on the husband of House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole Tuesday following his state trial.
Authorities in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, said they've opened investigations after two ballot boxes went up in flames.
With just over a week until Election Day, Puerto Rico has been thrust into the spotlight by both campaigns.
CBS News' Norah O'Donnell talks with Kamala Harris about women's healthcare, and a prospective return of Donald Trump to the White House.
Grocery giant Albertsons will pay nearly $4 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of overcharging customers at hundreds of Albertsons, Safeway and Vons supermarkets.
A federal judge has blocked a new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes.
Californians with iPhones and Apple Watches will now be able to store digital versions of their driver's licenses and identification cards on their devices, state officials announced.
The authorization comes after a week-long voting period for the more than 6,000 Food4Less workers represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers Local union.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Public health officials have reported two more locally acquired cases of the mosquito borne illness dengue in Los Angeles County, bringing the total to 11 cases in recent weeks.
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
Some of the lowest-paid health care workers in California will get a pay bump Wednesday under a state law gradually increasing their wages to at least $25 an hour.
Los Angeles County is taking on Pepsi and Coke for their role in plastic pollution.
Two more members of the Los Angeles Times editorial board have resigned after the newspaper's owner blocked its plan to endorse Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris for president.
Thousands of mental health workers at Kaiser Permanente facilities spanning across Southern California went on strike on Monday, calling for increased pay and restored pension plans, amid other demands.
Workers at seven CVS pharmacies in Southern California have gone on strike for better pay and health care and to protest what they say is bad-faith contract bargaining by the company.
Some of the lowest-paid health care workers in California will get a pay bump Wednesday under a state law gradually increasing their wages to at least $25 an hour.
The Dodgers' 8-7 victory over the Yankees in Game 5 for their eighth World Series title and second in five years averaged 18.6 million viewers on Fox, Fox Deportes and streaming, according to Nielsen.
The Dodgers returned to Los Angeles early Thursday morning as World Series champs. They got an assist from the New England Patriots.
Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman was named the 2024 World Series MVP on Wednesday evening, cementing his place in MLB history in a season that has been anything but easy for the slugger.
Following their incredible run to the 2024 World Series title, the Boys in Blue are ready to celebrate their victory with the Dodger Faithful, announcing a miles-long parade through the streets of downtown Los Angeles.
After four long years, the Los Angeles Dodgers are champions once again after defeating the New York Yankees in the World Series.
The Dodgers' 8-7 victory over the Yankees in Game 5 for their eighth World Series title and second in five years averaged 18.6 million viewers on Fox, Fox Deportes and streaming, according to Nielsen.
A Los Angeles woman has filed a lawsuit alleging that Metro Boomin, a Grammy-nominated producer who has worked with some of the biggest names in hip-hop and R&B, raped her in 2016 and she became pregnant from the attack.
Teri Garr rose from being a background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star in such favorites as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie."
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Two more members of the Los Angeles Times editorial board have resigned after the newspaper's owner blocked its plan to endorse Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris for president.
World Series MVP Freddie Freeman speaks to fans about the Dodger Stadium Ceremony, thanking them for their support especially when his son was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome.
Fans enjoying the Dodgers World Series Parade are also honoring Fernando Valenzuela, including a fan who brought a cereal box featuring the late baseball great.
Elated Dodgers fans are going all out along the Downtown Los Angeles parade route! Jasmine Viel is there with all the excitement.
Two 19-year-olds hit by a car during a street takeover remain hospitalized following the crash, which happened as vehicles spun in circles in an Anaheim intersection.
Dodgers World Series parade forecast: It’s a chilly morning, with temperatures rising to 65 degrees downtown Los Angeles by 11 a.m., parade start time.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions after defeating the New York Yankees in game 5.
The Los Angeles Dodgers win the World Series in Game 5 in a 7-6 win over the New York Yankees
The Bridge Fire in California's Angeles National Forest exploded to more than 34,000 acres Tuesday evening, prompting evacuations and road closures.
The Airport Fire burning in eastern Orange County is one of three brush fires continuing to rage in Southern California as hot temperatures and dry conditions challenge firefighting crews.
Desert Daze is a music festival that's brought together acts like Tame Impala, The Flaming Lips, Toro y Moi and Wu-Tang Clan since starting in 2012. It's been held in Lake Perris in Riverside County, where festival-goers can jump in the water amid live performances. In 2024, it was canceled for the second year in a row. And it's not clear when the SoCal psych-rock fest will be back.
