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It was a busy weekend at the post-Christmas box office, but despite strong showings from new openers "Unbroken" and "Into the Woods," it was "The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies" that marched to the top spot for the second weekend in a row with $40.9 million.
When it comes to gift cards, California laws have stricter consumer protections than federal law, but both work together to make sure your gift card doesn't become a useless piece of plastic. CBS2/KCAL9's Erica Nochlin explains what consumers need to know
California recorded its lowest jobless rate last month since the early months of the Great Recession, while the number of additional jobs was the second-largest gain since the state began keeping that record in 1990.
More Southern Californians will travel over this Christmas-New Year's holiday than for any holiday since 2001, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California.
Fans of Philippe's French dip sandwiches will no longer have to make a pit stop for cash now that the restaurant takes credit cards.
Motorists better take advantage of the historically low gas prices they have been enjoying recently, because that trend will end come New Year's Day.
The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to notify homeowners and companies who list properties for rent on short-term lodging sites like Airbnb that they are required to pay hotel taxes to the city.
A national survey reveals the average price of regular gasoline has plunged another 12 cents a gallon over the past two weeks, to $2.72.
"The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1" claimed the top spot at the box office for the third weekend in a row with an estimated $21.6 million.
More than 400 medical marijuana dispensaries in the city have been closed, and Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer says he is now taking aim against the creator of a pot delivery app.
A short circuit likely due to a manufacturing defect in a Boeing 787 airliner battery caused a fire last year that grounded the planes for more than three months, federal accident investigators said Monday.
As the Christmas shopping season kicks into high gear, federal officials Friday warned consumers that detecting counterfeit goods is getting tougher as more products are sold online.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is partnered with the FDA to anticipate potential threats to an issue of national security: the food supply.
TSA's decision to allow passengers to go through the pre-check screening line designed for those with approved security clearance, some say, is compromising safety.
Unemployment in Los Angeles County held steady at 8 percent in October, compared to the previous month, the state Employment Development Department reported Friday.
"Keep your umbrella and rain gear handy because we're going to need it for the next few days," CBS LA Meteorologist Amber Lee said.
Gina Clayton-Johnson is hopeful that Attorney General Rob Bonta will not only seek justice but also lead an investigation that will help prevent similar fire disasters in the future.
Some of California's new laws aim to tackle artificial intelligence, wildfire recovery assistance, immigration and consumer issues.
The contract between Orange County Fire Authority, Southern California Edison and several other local fire departments that provided valuable firefighting helicopters to the area has expired, despite the efforts of the fire chief.
An Arcadia family is asking for the return of a basketball hoop that was outside their home for just a week after Christmas before it was stolen.
"Keep your umbrella and rain gear handy because we're going to need it for the next few days," CBS LA Meteorologist Amber Lee said.
Gina Clayton-Johnson is hopeful that Attorney General Rob Bonta will not only seek justice but also lead an investigation that will help prevent similar fire disasters in the future.
The contract between Orange County Fire Authority, Southern California Edison and several other local fire departments that provided valuable firefighting helicopters to the area has expired, despite the efforts of the fire chief.
An Arcadia family is asking for the return of a basketball hoop that was outside their home for just a week after Christmas before it was stolen.
CHP officers chased the motorcyclist through Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties before making an arrest in Ontario.
The contract between Orange County Fire Authority, Southern California Edison and several other local fire departments that provided valuable firefighting helicopters to the area has expired, despite the efforts of the fire chief.
Orange County firefighters said that a body was found in the river at around noon on Thursday.
The city of Fullerton has canceled its New Year's Eve celebrations due to forecasted rain and high winds expected as the city rings in 2026.
Rock music legend Sammy Hagar has donated $10,000 to a 12-year-old boy who was injured when a helicopter crashed on him in Huntington Beach in October.
It happened at around 10:23 p.m. on Saturday near S. Gilbert Street and Carol Drive, according to the Fullerton Police Department.
CHP officers chased the motorcyclist through Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties before making an arrest in Ontario.
The 42-year-old woman will be booked and charged with vehicular homicide upon release from the hospital for injuries suffered in the crash, deputies said.
The boy was shot and killed at around 7:40 p.m. on Tuesday night, Riverside County deputies said.
Riverside police said the suspect brutally beat another homeless man to death in late November.
According to the department, Fire Apparatus Engineer Daniel "Danny" Cook suffered a medical emergency and was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
"In retrospect, it's too bad I took it because it gave them a little ammunition," President Trump told The Wall Street Journal.
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
"We are removing the National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland," President Trump announced.
More than 8,000 stores closed across the U.S. this year, according to retail industry data, including these well-known brands.
A staffer at Walt Disney World in Florida is recovering after being struck and injured by a fake boulder that rolled off stage during a live performance, Disney said.
"In retrospect, it's too bad I took it because it gave them a little ammunition," President Trump told The Wall Street Journal.
Some of California's new laws aim to tackle artificial intelligence, wildfire recovery assistance, immigration and consumer issues.
"We are removing the National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland," President Trump announced.
A recently released cache of security videos is raising new questions about the prison cameras at the facility where Jeffrey Epstein died in his cell in 2019.
In light of a suit by immigrants groups, California says it will delay the revocations of 17,000 commercial driver's licenses despite a federal threat to withhold $160 million in funding.
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.
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.
With the help of her daughter and her 5th-grade class, CBS News California (KCAL) Investigative reporter Julie Watts investigates "Sephora Kids" concerns.
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.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
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.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
About 30% of San Francisco was without power at the height of the outage, according to utility provider PG&E.
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.
California is set to join a growing list of states banning the practice of cat declawing, under a new law taking effect in January.
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.
Waymo has begun offering autonomous robotaxi service using freeways for the first time in select cities in California and Arizona, the company announced.
Kawhi Leonard scored 45 points to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 118-101 victory over the Utah Jazz that extended their winning streak to a season-best six games.
Gage Goncalves scored the tiebreaking goal with 1:41 to play, and the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied from a late deficit to beat the Los Angeles Kings 5-3 for their sixth consecutive victory.
No. 1 Indiana became the first team in the brief history of the 12-team College Football Playoff to win a game after receiving a first-round bye, smothering Alabama 38-3 in a quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl.
The Los Angeles Rams have agreed to a three-year contract extension with Quentin Lake.
Darren Raddysh scored midway through overtime, and the Tampa Bay Lightning blew three one-goal leads before beating the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 for their fifth consecutive victory.
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
The Grammy-winning artist Beyoncé became the fifth musician to achieve the wealth milestone, Forbes said Monday.
Rock music legend Sammy Hagar has donated $10,000 to a 12-year-old boy who was injured when a helicopter crashed on him in Huntington Beach in October.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
Grae Drake goes over some Golden Globe and Critics Choice nominated films: “One Battle After Another,” “Sentimental Value,” “Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere.”
Dr. Mitika Kanabar, an addiction medicine specialist with Kaiser Permanente Antelope Valley, talks about the health benefits of Dry January, and how to plan to abstain from alcohol.
The Floatfest Rose Parade showcase is a 2-mile display of the floats that rolled through the New Year’s Day event. Floatfest is open through Jan. 3.
Crews were involved in a “significant water removal operation” after the sprinklers in the Sherman Oaks Galleria put out an early laundry room fire.
There is a slight chance of rain after 10 a.m. across Southern California, with rain chances increasing this evening.
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.
