Gas Prices Up Ahead Of Memorial Day Weekend
The upcoming holiday weekend doesn't mean a holiday from rising gas prices. Craig Herrera reports.
The upcoming holiday weekend doesn't mean a holiday from rising gas prices. Craig Herrera reports.
The average price of gallon self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County hit $3.74 Monday, the highest it's been since August 2015.
An effort by California conservatives to repeal a recent increase in gas taxes and vehicle registration fees ramped up Monday as the supporters turned in more than 940,000 signatures to put the question before voters in November.
Crude oil prices are at the highest level in more than three years and expected to climb higher, pushing up gasoline prices along the way.
The gas tax will go up 12 cents per gallon in November, and diesel taxes will spike as well.
Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law a $5 billion per year tax hike on Friday promising to fix neglected highways and bridges.
Gasbuddy.com predicts a price increase at the pump of 5 to 15 cents per gallon in and around LA.
Consumer Watchdog President Jamie Court says that oil companies are wholesaling gas at prices that are the cheapest in the nation, while at the same time, prices at the pump in California are the highest in the nation.
Massachusetts gasoline prices have jumped 4 cents in the past week to an average of $2.12 for a gallon of self-serve regular.
Gas prices are about to soar dramatically, as high as 30 cents a gallon by the weekend, experts said Thursday.
Gas prices in California are predicted to climb due to a switch to summer blend, according to consumer advocates.
Pain at the pump continues to subside at gas stations across Southern California.
Triple A declares this year's to be the busiest holiday for travel ever.
Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg said Sunday that the average price of regular gas fell 4 cents in the past two weeks, to $2.06 per gallon. That's the lowest price since April 2009.
We don't want to jinx it, but has anyone else noticed that gas prices have been near or under $3 per gallon for more than a few weeks?
Gas prices in California have fallen leaving drivers like Lorenzo Daniels and Teresa Davenport saying "fill her up."
The average price of gasoline has remained steady over the past two weeks, holding at $2.71 a gallon.
While gas prices have fallen in the last month, drivers have notice an enormous spread in prices from one station to the next, with some differences of over a dollar per gallon between stations.
Gas prices may be dipping this week, but California drivers continue to pay much more than the rest of the country, according to a watchdog group.
As gasoline prices have continued to soar in recent weeks, most of the state's oil refineries have reportedly raked in more profits than ever.
Prices continued to soar Monday at gas stations across Southern California.
Los Angeles and Orange County overnight saw the largest one-day price hike in months.
GasBuddy.com analysts say Northern California drivers will also have a jump in prices but it will likely be half the increase seen in Southern California.
Consumer advocates are working on a plan to get oil companies to open up their books amid a recent spike in gas prices.
It's not a hallucination – Los Angeles-area gas prices are really up more than 30 cents since last week.
A man was shot and killed just outside the LA Metro Leimert Park station in South Los Angeles early Saturday.
Vice President Kamala Harris is looking at "probably one of the most important processes and decisions that she will make," her campaign manager told CBS News in an exclusive interview in Arizona.
The video shows a woman roping off a part of the beach outside of her home as she screams at the Oklahoma family visiting the area.
Brent Rooker hit his 10th home run in July, Seth Brown had three hits and drove in three runs, and the Oakland Athletics secured their first winning month in two years, beating the Los Angeles Angels 5-4.
Framber Valdez struck out 10 in 6 1/3 innings, Alex Bregman and Jon Singleton hit home runs and the Houston Astros beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-0.
A man was shot and killed just outside the LA Metro Leimert Park station in South Los Angeles early Saturday.
Vice President Kamala Harris is looking at "probably one of the most important processes and decisions that she will make," her campaign manager told CBS News in an exclusive interview in Arizona.
The video shows a woman roping off a part of the beach outside of her home as she screams at the Oklahoma family visiting the area.
Someone allegedly threw a rock through the window of Rep. Michelle Steel's office in Cypress on Friday.
Police in Glendale arrested a motorcyclist on Friday after he allegedly led officers on a pursuit a week before.
A man was shot and killed just outside the LA Metro Leimert Park station in South Los Angeles early Saturday.
Police in Glendale arrested a motorcyclist on Friday after he allegedly led officers on a pursuit a week before.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass made a visit to Paris to see how the city is hosting the Olympic games, seeing what she can learn as LA prepares to host the international event in 2028.
Seniors who frequented the community room at Ruben F. Salazar Park raised funds from 2006 to 2009 for a mural honoring local military service men and women.
The strike of around 2,500 SAG-AFTRA video game voice actors and motion capture performers comes after nearly two years of negotiations between the union and video game producers.
The video shows a woman roping off a part of the beach outside of her home as she screams at the Oklahoma family visiting the area.
Someone allegedly threw a rock through the window of Rep. Michelle Steel's office in Cypress on Friday.
The victim says that she was trying on clothes in the Target dressing room when she noticed that someone had reached under the door and was recording her with a cellphone.
In Orange County, police have identified the victim of a brutal killing by two men as a 14-year-old girl. The discovery comes nearly 15 years after she was found lying dead in a parking lot.
A federal judge sentenced a former Orange County school employee to nearly six years in prison for embezzling nearly $16.7 million from the district.
Jimmy Lopez was sitting on the sidewalk after drinking on July 4 when officers unleashed a hail of bullets, according to his family's lawyers.
The man faces up to 30 years in prison for "catfishing" a 12-year-old girl and convincing her to send sexually explicit pictures of herself and her 5-year-old sister.
Deputies said the man intentionally rammed the golf cart before lighting his truck on fire next to several parked cars.
Riverside County firefighters said the Macy Fire is rapidly spreading and threatening to burn down nearby homes. Authorities lifted evacuation orders the following day, downgrading them to just warnings for residents of the area.
Luis Contreras allegedly killed Alfonso Vera, who was trying to stop another man from beating a woman.
Board Chair Janice Hahn rides the Metro after the agency reached a five-year high in violent crime incidents.
Ross Palombo digs through the numbers to give the bigger picture behind California fundraising for both presidential candidates.
After a two-year KCAL News Investigation uncovered serious concerns about police selling their old weapons, a new case study has brought a new light to where agencies buy their new guns.
Thousands of guns once owned by law enforcement have been found at crime scenes, including at incidents in Southern California, an in-depth investigation has revealed.
"No teacher should have to lie as part of their job". Ross Palombo talks to a teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School who says he was told to lie about class attendance, which is how the state calculates funding from your tax dollars.
One of El Chapo's sons duped Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada into boarding a plane on Thursday, telling him they were going to look at property in Mexico, a person familiar with the investigation confirmed to CBS News.
One week after the global computer outage, Windows systems are nearly fully operational, according to CrowdStrike.
The former president called Harris a "happy warrior" and vowed to do all he can to help her defeat former President Donald Trump in November.
"Mr. Vance, I pray that your daughter is fortunate enough to bear children of her own one day," Jennifer Aniston said.
Gov. Gavin Newsom's order would direct state agencies on how to remove the thousands of tents and makeshift shelters across the state that line freeways, clutter shopping center parking lots and fill city parks.
Vice President Kamala Harris is looking at "probably one of the most important processes and decisions that she will make," her campaign manager told CBS News in an exclusive interview in Arizona.
The former president called Harris a "happy warrior" and vowed to do all he can to help her defeat former President Donald Trump in November.
The California Supreme Court unanimously upheld Proposition 22, allowing app-based drivers to remain as independent contractors rather than employees.
President Biden said it's been the privilege of his life to serve the country for over 50 years.
FBI Director Christopher Wray faced questions from the House Judiciary Committee about the bureau's investigation into the Trump assassination attempt.
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.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
When, who and how much to tip is becoming more of a question in consumers' minds.
One in four college students says they have credit card debt, according to a new survey by U.S. News and World Report. And with interest rates topping 20 percent, those students could be in debt for years. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has more on the biggest mistakes college students are making with their credit cards.
One French sports official says "nothing has been put into place" by Paris Olympics organizers to avoid or handle a potential coronavirus outbreak.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
A case of H5 influenza, also known as bird flu or avian influenza, has been confirmed in a man who was working at a dairy farm in northeastern Colorado.
The CDC says it is too early to say if this year's summer COVID-19 surge has arrived.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
Angel City FC says Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger and Southern California dean for communication and journalism Willow Bay will be the new controlling owners of the National Women's Soccer League team.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Gov. Newsom Saturday signed a state budget to close an estimated $46.8 billion deficit through $16 billion in spending cuts and business tax increases.
Democrat lawmakers in California have agreed to delay a minimum wage increase for about 426,000 health care workers to help balance the state budget.
Brent Rooker hit his 10th home run in July, Seth Brown had three hits and drove in three runs, and the Oakland Athletics secured their first winning month in two years, beating the Los Angeles Angels 5-4.
Framber Valdez struck out 10 in 6 1/3 innings, Alex Bregman and Jon Singleton hit home runs and the Houston Astros beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-0.
Mike Trout has received good medical news for a change.
Derion Kendrick will have season-ending surgery for a torn ACL that the cornerback suffered during the Los Angeles' Rams' first training camp practice.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have traded pitcher James Paxton to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for minor league infielder Moises Bolivar.
"Mr. Vance, I pray that your daughter is fortunate enough to bear children of her own one day," Jennifer Aniston said.
Hundreds of the nation's top athletes will represent Team USA in Paris at the 2024 Olympics.
Displaying not a shred of anxiety, Pixar's "Inside Out 2" has rung up $1.4 billion at the box office since its June release.
Rapper and sports fan Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic flame through the suburb of Saint-Denis, north of Paris.
Regency Theatres' Westwood Village and Bruin theaters will close their doors on Thursday as their leases expire, ending a nearly 100-year run for the two iconic locations.
Cooler conditions across the Southland continue with highs forecasted in the low 70s along the coastline and 80s throughout Los Angeles and Orange counties. Further inland, temperatures will peak in the 90s, with strong winds expected in mountain and desert communities.
Desmond Shaw heads to the Orange County Fair for Look At This!
Nicole Comstock reports from Laguna Beach, where viral video of a Laguna Beach homeowner demanding beachgoers leave the sand outside of her home, even using rope to tape of part of the land, has sparked debate amongst residents.
Alys Martinez reports from Camarillo, where about 150 dogs still remain at the animal shelter after being found in the days surrounding the 4th of July.
The family of Jimmy Lopez demanded answers as to why Hemet police opened fire on the 26-year-old.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Shots from the second day of the JM Eagle LA Championship held at the Wilshire Country Club in the Palos Verdes Estates.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The Academy Awards will hand out filmmaking's top honor in 23 categories during the 2024 Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, starting at 7 p.m. Eastern, 4 p.m. PDT.
Shots from the PGA's Genesis Invitational golf tournament held at the Riviera Golf Club in the Pacific Palisades.