Best Day Trips From Orange County
Taking a break from the everyday grind is necessary and for those in Orange County looking for a getaway for the day, here are the best places to get a quick fix away from Orange County.
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Taking a break from the everyday grind is necessary and for those in Orange County looking for a getaway for the day, here are the best places to get a quick fix away from Orange County.
A colossal convention that is every animator's annual event. Represented by their producers, studios and fans, the characters have venues, panels and displays throughout downtown.
Be prepared to navigate the fans, geeks, nerds, cosplayers, gamers and more with these five tips for surviving San Diego Comic-Con from Robb Pearlman.
Prosecutors say Powell founded the Los Angeles-based Christian Stanley, Inc. telling investors he'd buy out peoples' life insurance policies and later collect the death benefits when they died or by selling them on the life settlement market.
Officials continued to search Wednesday for a missing Orange County couple that never made it to their son's home on Mother's Day.
Officials are asking for the public's help locating Cecil Knutson and Dianna Bedwell, who also never made it back to their Anaheim home, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.
SeaWorld San Diego has been cited for allegedly failing to train workers to safely interact with its killer whales.
The San Diego Chargers have not only kept quarterback Philip Rivers, but they've paid a heavy price to move up two spots to select Wisconsin running back Melvin Gordon with the 15th pick overall.
A Southern California business has created a one-pound treat called the Big Poppa-Tart Donut.
A 37-year-old Amber Alert suspect accused of stabbing a man several times was in custody on Wednesday.
A San Diego television sportscaster is returning to his anchor job a month after he was shot six times outside his home in what prosecutors say was a dispute with a house painter.
David LaVera also faces state charges of enticing a minor, carrying weapons and third-degree sexual abuse.
A public forum took place at Qualcomm Stadium in Mission Valley in relation to the future of the San Diego Chargers and their stadium.
Drivers heading to or from Big Bear on Sunday had to pack their patience — as well as chains — if they wanted to experience Sunday's snow at the region's resorts.
San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer said after meeting with Chargers Chairman Dean Spanos that he wants the team to stay in the city for generations to come, but that he will never support a deal that the city can't afford.
A teenager that was reported missing Sunday has been safely located.
These spring break destinations will be sure to deliver family fun and memories you'll treasure for years to come.
With the addition of a proposed $1.7 million stadium that would house the Raiders and Chargers if they cannot get new facilities in their current cities, there are now four players attempting to return the NFL to the Southland.
Officials held a news conference Friday to discuss the proposed plan to build a joint NFL stadium that would be home to both the Chargers and the Raiders.
CBS8 San Diego Sports Director Kyle Kraska was shot Tuesday afternoon at his Scripps Ranch home, according to a tweet by anchor Marcella Lee.
Kevin Bollaert was found guilty Monday of identity theft and extortion. It's one of the first convictions under a new California law that outlawed revenge porn.
Enjoy a spring break vacation close to home at one of these getaways near Los Angeles.
Commuters and area residents who use the 5 Freeway to travel south to San Diego might be facing some headaches — from a noisy Caltrans pile-driving operation and the resulting traffic — in southern Orange County over the next three weeks.
Joseph McStay's former business partner, Charles Merritt, was arrested for the murders.
The crash happened just after 1 p.m. on northbound lanes near Rainbow Valley Boulevard, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A part of the Santa Cruz Wharf collapsed Monday afternoon during a high-surf warning, with authorities confirming two people had to be pulled from the water.
Just days after a judge overturned the convictions of two people in the 2007 murder of a man in East Hollywood, District Attorney Nathan Hochman has vacated the convictions and ordered for the immediate release of Charlotte Pleytez and Lombardo Palacios.
The California Highway Patrol is advising drivers to refrain from the growing trend of decking their cars out with Christmas lights during the holiday season, noting that such decorations are illegal.
A Mega Millions player may win a big jackpot on Christmas Eve. The lottery prize for the December drawing is at an estimated $970 million.
Officers responded around 6:40 p.m. Sunday to several calls of a woman struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Chelsea Avenue and Wilshire Boulevard near Douglas Park, according to the Santa Monica Police Department.
Community members, family, and LAFD family gathered on the Seal Beach Pier and on the beach sand Sunday night, holding candles as a fire truck hoisted a flag over the prayer and vigil.
The crash happened just after 1 p.m. on northbound lanes near Rainbow Valley Boulevard, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A part of the Santa Cruz Wharf collapsed Monday afternoon during a high-surf warning, with authorities confirming two people had to be pulled from the water.
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Monday to state charges in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Just days after a judge overturned the convictions of two people in the 2007 murder of a man in East Hollywood, District Attorney Nathan Hochman has vacated the convictions and ordered for the immediate release of Charlotte Pleytez and Lombardo Palacios.
Officers responded around 6:40 p.m. Sunday to several calls of a woman struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Chelsea Avenue and Wilshire Boulevard near Douglas Park, according to the Santa Monica Police Department.
It happened at around 2:30 a.m. near the intersection of Fifth Street and S. Broadway, according to Los Angeles Police Department investigators.
Community members, family, and LAFD family gathered on the Seal Beach Pier and on the beach sand Sunday night, holding candles as a fire truck hoisted a flag over the prayer and vigil.
Peak surf heights are expected to reach 8 to 12 feet in Los Angeles County and 12 to 18 feet in Ventura County.
It happened at around 4:20 p.m. near Orangewood Avenue and Court Street, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Department.
Holiday joy lit up the sky and water in Orange County as the Newport Beach Boat Parade started this week.
Johnny Anchondo led authorities on a wild pursuit through Orange and LA counties on Nov. 9, 2022, during which he crashed several times, rammed police cars and stole multiple vehicles.
The lawsuit alleged that a victim was abused by Michael Harris, a former priest and vice principal at Mater Dei in 1978.
The collision, which happened at the intersection of La Palma Avenue and Moody Street, left a woman in her 60s with fatal injuries, police said.
The crash happened just after 1 p.m. on northbound lanes near Rainbow Valley Boulevard, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Four people, two of which were juveniles, were arrested in San Bernardino County after allegedly trying to carjack a person during a road rage incident in early December.
The scam is targeting attendees of the Mission Inn's beloved Festival of Lights, which features millions of holiday lights adorning the historic hotel.
The blaze, which spread quickly, caused more than$100,000 worth of damage to equipment inside of the facility, deputies said.
Deputies say that the victims were father and son.
Is your recycled Starbucks cup ending up where you expected? A CBS News investigation says that it probably isn't.
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.
A Mega Millions player may win a big jackpot on Christmas Eve. The lottery prize for the December drawing is at an estimated $970 million.
Starbucks baristas and Amazon delivery drivers are on strike in handful of U.S. cities as they seek wage increases.
Century-old department store Nordstrom has agreed to be acquired and taken private by Nordstrom family members and a Mexican retail group in a $6.25 billion deal.
The Container Store said it is filing for bankruptcy protection after years of losses and declining sales.
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Monday to state charges in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
Trump's election is a big part of the positive outlook, especially for Republicans.
An F/A-18 fighter jet was "mistakenly fired on" by the guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg, authorities said.
Mark Burnett helped produce hits like "Survivor" and "The Voice," but is perhaps best known for teaming up with President-elect Donald Trump for "The Apprentice," which first aired in 2004.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
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.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an emergency proclamation on Wednesday in response to growing concerns over bird flu cases in the state and across the country.
Cases now reported in eight states related to Yu Shang Food products sold online and at stores nationwide, officials say.
Public health officials are urging residents and business owners to monitor their water sources after seven people reported contracting Legionnaire's Disease in recent days.
The first case in the U.S. of a more severe strain of mpox was reported in San Mateo County, the California Department of Public Health said.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
The lawsuit contends that multiple food truck operators have created constant nuisance outside of the store in the form of congestion, trash generation and rudeness to store employees.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that the state would renew a rebate program for electric vehicles if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the current federal tax credit.
Avid coin collectors jumped at the chance to get their hands on a rare "double eagle" gold coin at a Southern California auction house.
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.
Mason McTavish was the only scorer in the shootout and the Anaheim Ducks rallied from a three-goal deficit, beating the Utah Hockey Club 5-4.
Aliaksei Protas scored twice and the Washington Capitals beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-1 on Sunday night.
Chibuzo Agbo hit four 3-pointers and scored 18 points to lead USC to an 82-51 win over Southern to close out its nonconference schedule by winning its fourth straight game.
Matthew Stafford threw a go-ahead 11-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Higbee early in the fourth quarter after a turnover by Aaron Rodgers and the Los Angeles Rams beat the New York Jets 19-9 for their fourth consecutive victory.
Quentin Grimes scored 20 points off the bench, 14 in the fourth quarter, leading eight Mavericks in double figures as Dallas beat the Los Angeles Clippers 113-97 on Saturday night despite missing leading scorer Luka Doncic.
The lawsuit lays out Blake Lively's allegations against Justin Baldoni during their time working on "It Ends with Us."
Tory Lanaz, who is serving a 10-year prison sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the feet, is harassing her from prison through surrogates, the petition alleges.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Paula Abdul and former "American Idol" producer Nigel Lythgoe have agreed to settle a lawsuit in which she alleged he sexually assaulted her in the early 2000s when she was a judge on the show.
Lifestyle advisor Dawn McCarthy joins the studio with a full selection of items to make your life easier on a day-to-day basis.
Just days after a judge overturned the convictions of two people in the 2007 murder of a man in East Hollywood, District Attorney Nathan Hochman has vacated the convictions and ordered for the immediate release of Charlotte Pleytez and Lombardo Palacios.
Dawn McCarthy, lifestyle advisor, shares holiday essentials from cleaning products, and skin and hair care, to easy cocktails.
Megan Pozos, Amapola Market co-owner, demonstrates how to make tamales from the cornhusk and masa to filling and wrapping the final product.
Brooke Willimason demonstrates making a homemade salad dressing for an endive and chicory salad.
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.
KCAL News Anchor and three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died.
Los Angeles comes out to celebrate the Boys in Blue two days after winning the 2024 World Series.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions after defeating the New York Yankees in game 5.
