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Carmel takes its beauty seriously – there are no neon signs, no streetlights, and no high heels allowed without a permit. Yes, that’s a real law (though rarely enforced these days). When the fog rolls ...

Pacific Grove sits at the tip of the Monterey Peninsula like the quiet, thoughtful cousin of its more famous neighbors. It’s the kind of place where butterflies literally choose to vacation. Every ...

What to see, eat, and drink—and where to stay—on a trip to San Diego, California.

A fully clothed woman was swept from the sand at Treasure Island Beach, pulled out into churning surf barreling toward a steep shorebreak near the Montage Resort. The South Laguna stretch of beaches, ...

Editor’s note: This article has been updated to correct Tommy Zahalka’s last name. Three teenage surfers were honored this week by the Laguna Beach City Council for their role in saving a family ...

The Laguna Beach City Council approved a church's plan to demolish a more than 110-year-old bungalow to open up more parking spaces for its congregants. Local history buffs said the bungalow, best ...

A 13-year-old boy has been arrested for allegedly lighting the fireworks that started the Rancho Fire in Laguna Beach. The fire, which forced evacuations and grew to about 4 acres before firefighters ...

A 13-year-old boy was arrested in connection with a brush fire that burned Monday afternoon near hillside homes and led to evacuations in the Orange County community of Laguna Beach. The Rancho Fire, ...

Matthew Rodriguez is a digital producer for CBS Los Angeles. He's previously reported for local outlets like the Argonaut and Pasadena Weekly. Matt typically covers breaking news and crime. Laguna ...

A peaceful Monday afternoon in Laguna Beach turned into a nightmare for hundreds of residents when a brush fire, suspected to have been sparked by fireworks, forced emergency evacuations and sent the ...