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Plane crashes on Catalina Island, killing 5 on board
The plane crashed shortly after it departed from Catalina Airport in Avalon Tuesday night. Rescue crews found all five people on board dead at the crash site.
Tropicana implosion marks the end of an era in Las Vegas
The Tropicana was a frequent haunt of the legendary Rat Pack, while its past under the mob has long cemented its place in Las Vegas lore.
Possibly armed man escapes standoff with LASD deputies in Lakewood
Deputies are engaged in a standoff with a possibly armed man who has barricaded inside of a car at a Lakewood parking lot with a pit bull that they believe may be dangerous.
South Gate bakery destroyed days after grand opening
Evelyn Vazquez was looking forward to serving customers at her new bakery but those plans may be on hold after a car slammed through the front door.
Woman killed after rock flies through her windshield on High Desert freeway
The California Highway Patrol asked for help tracking down the person who threw a rock at a passing car and killed the woman behind the wheel.
Orange County women say they were kicked off of Spirit Airlines flight for what they were wearing
Two Orange County women are speaking out after they say they were kicked off of a Spirit Airlines flight because of what they were wearing.
Beaumont woman killed by DUI driver weeks after her wedding; family outraged he's released on bail
A Beaumont family is outraged after the DUI driver who killed their loved one has been released on bail and is set to spend the holiday out of jail just weeks after turning their world upside down.
Betts, Smith and Lux homer to help Dodgers stave off elimination in 8-0 win over Padres
The Dodgers successfully avoided another first round exit in postseason baseball on Wednesday, at least for one more game, after topping the San Diego Padres 8-0 on the road.
2 LA County residents arrested in scheme to steal $54 million from Medicare
A federal grand jury delivered an indictment on Wednesday charging two Los Angeles County residents with two dozen charges for an alleged scheme to defraud Medicare out of $54 million.
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Gov. Newsom signs law to shed light on newborn DNA storage, prompted by 10-year CBS News California investigation
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
Bill that would help protect California seniors from scammers waits for Gov. Newsom's signature
Credit card companies are responsible for fraud loss, under federal law. But there's no penalty for big banks when venerable victims wire thousands of dollars to scammers.
Why some California Democrats take Big Oil money and vote against environmental laws
When California Democrats accept oil money or vote against "climate-friendly" bills, they are often criticized or accused of being beholden to the oil industry. But are they?
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How a white truck helped arson investigators track down the man accused of starting the Line Fire
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.
Are wildfires getting worse every year?
Senior Reporter Ross Palombo dug through several decades of data with info you'll only see on KCAL News
LA Metro bus and rail operator assaults are up year over year
On the heels of yet another Metro bus driver assault, Ross Palombo takes a look at the rising incidents and how this year's numbers compare to last.
Connecting infamous crime gun involving Christopher Dorner
KCAL News investigates connection between Beverly Hills armed robbery and gun belonging to notorious police killer Christopher Dorner.
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Standoff with assault suspect continues in Lakewood parking lot
Deputies are engaged in a standoff with a possibly armed man who has barricaded inside of a car at a Lakewood parking lot with a pit bull that they believe may be dangerous.
Bakery destroyed days after grand opening after driver slams through its South Gate storefront
Evelyn Vazquez was looking forward to serving customers at her new bakery but those plans may be on hold after a car slammed through the front door. Lesley Marin reports.
Hollywood United Methodist Church | Look At This!
Desmond Shaw flies to Hollywood United Methodist Church for tonight's Look At This!
First National Bank | Look At This!
Desmond Shaw flies to First National Bank for Look At This!
Family outraged after DUI driver who killed Beaumont woman weeks after her wedding bails out
Nicole Comstock reports from Beaumont, where she speaks with the family of the 23-year-old woman who was killed by a DUI driver just weeks after her wedding. The driver, who initially fled from the scene, has already been released after posting bail, drawing rage from her loved ones.
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Betts, Smith and Lux homer to help Dodgers stave off elimination in 8-0 win over Padres
The Dodgers successfully avoided another first round exit in postseason baseball on Wednesday, at least for one more game, after topping the San Diego Padres 8-0 on the road.
Padres score six runs off Walker Buehler to take 2-1 NLDS lead over Dodgers
Fernando Tatis Jr.'s towering two-run home run highlighted a six-run second inning, and the San Diego Padres held on to beat Shohei Ohtani and the rival Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 on Tuesday night to take a 2-1 lead in a tense NL Division Series.
Injured pitcher Michael Grove dropped from Dodgers' NLDS roster, replaced by rookie Ben Casparius
Right-hander Michael Grove has been dropped from the Los Angeles Dodgers' NL Division Series roster against the San Diego Padres because of an injured shoulder and replaced by right-hander Ben Casparius.
Luis Tiant, Boston Red Sox pitching legend, dies at 83
Boston Red Sox legend Luis Tiant, whose Major League Baseball career spanned 19 years, has died at 83 years old.
Dodgers manager Roberts says it's "bothersome" that Machado seemed to throw ball at him in dugout
Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts says it was "bothersome" that a ball San Diego third baseman Manny Machado threw into the Dodgers dugout seemed intended for him during the Padres' 10-2 win in Game 2 of their NL Division Series.
Tennis icon, Billie Jean King, named 2025 Tournament of Roses Grand Marshal
In 1973, King lobbied for equal prize money for men and women at the U.S. Open. As a result of her advocacy, the U.S. Open became the first major tournament to offer equal prize money to both sexes.
Dodgers' Freddie Freeman leaves Game 2 of NLDS with ankle discomfort
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman has left Game 2 of the National League Division Series after five innings.
LeBron and Bronny James become the first father-son duo to play together in the NBA
LeBron and Bronny James made history today as the first father-son duo to play together in the NBA.
Padres hit six homers to take Game 2 of NLDS from Dodgers, tying series at 1-1
The Padres attacked Dodgers starter Jack Flaherty early, jumping to a three-run lead before the Boys in Blue could get a run across the plate.
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Plane crashes on Catalina Island, killing 5 on board
The plane crashed shortly after it departed from Catalina Airport in Avalon Tuesday night. Rescue crews found all five people on board dead at the crash site.
Tropicana implosion marks the end of an era in Las Vegas
The Tropicana was a frequent haunt of the legendary Rat Pack, while its past under the mob has long cemented its place in Las Vegas lore.
Possibly armed man escapes standoff with LASD deputies in Lakewood
Deputies are engaged in a standoff with a possibly armed man who has barricaded inside of a car at a Lakewood parking lot with a pit bull that they believe may be dangerous.
South Gate bakery destroyed days after grand opening
Evelyn Vazquez was looking forward to serving customers at her new bakery but those plans may be on hold after a car slammed through the front door.
Woman killed after rock flies through her windshield on High Desert freeway
The California Highway Patrol asked for help tracking down the person who threw a rock at a passing car and killed the woman behind the wheel.
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Possibly armed man escapes standoff with LASD deputies in Lakewood
Deputies are engaged in a standoff with a possibly armed man who has barricaded inside of a car at a Lakewood parking lot with a pit bull that they believe may be dangerous.
South Gate bakery destroyed days after grand opening
Evelyn Vazquez was looking forward to serving customers at her new bakery but those plans may be on hold after a car slammed through the front door.
2 LA County residents arrested in scheme to steal $54 million from Medicare
A federal grand jury delivered an indictment on Wednesday charging two Los Angeles County residents with two dozen charges for an alleged scheme to defraud Medicare out of $54 million.
Police searching for hit-and-run driver who killed 33-year-old man in North Hollywood
It happened on Sept. 13 at around 2 a.m. near the intersection of Victory Boulevard and Craner Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Los Angeles' entertainment industry suffers continued losses, new report says
The film and television industry in Los Angeles, widely heralded as the entertainment capital of the world, suffered substantial economic losses over the past three years, according to an industry report released Wednesday.
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Disneyland ups prices for most tickets by nearly 6%
For the second consecutive year Disneyland park officials have opted to increase prices on almost all ticket tiers by around 6% depending on the demand for any given day.
Woman killed after DUI suspect drives Mercedes through pedestrian path and into the Santa Ana River
The crash happened a little after 6:30 p.m. near E. Wagner Avenue and S. Rio Vista Street, police said.
Police release photos of suspects involved in violent mob robbery at Anaheim 7-Eleven
During the robbery a clerk of the store was violently attacked by several members of the mob.
Orange County women say they were kicked off of Spirit Airlines flight for what they were wearing
Two Orange County women are speaking out after they say they were kicked off of a Spirit Airlines flight because of what they were wearing.
Alleged arsonist arrested for setting brush fire in Lake Forest
Details surrounding the investigation remain unclear, but Orange County Sheriff's Department detectives were able to determine that it was an alleged act of arson and that they had located the suspect they believed was responsible.
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Beaumont woman killed by DUI driver weeks after her wedding; family outraged he's released on bail
A Beaumont family is outraged after the DUI driver who killed their loved one has been released on bail and is set to spend the holiday out of jail just weeks after turning their world upside down.
Man who set fire at Target store in Menifee sentenced to more than 20 years in prison
Abel Arizmendi Jr. of Lake Elsinore pleaded guilty to several charges connected to a fire he started at a Target store in Menifee in 202
Southern California home to some of nation's worst drivers, study says
The study says that two San Bernardino County cities rank amongst the nation's top five worst drivers.
43-year-old man shot and killed in Hemet
It happened at around 7:30 p.m. in the 800 block of W. Florida Avenue, according to the Hemet Police Department.
1 dead, 4 hospitalized after multi-car crash in San Bernardino County
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
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How the ATF's gun tracing system helped police find the gunman in the Monterey Park mass shooting
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.
Metro System Violence
Following a deadly hijacking of a Metro bus, Ross Palombo digs through data about violence on the Metro system.
Metro data shows assaults have doubled compared to the same time last year
Ross Palombo goes over the crime statistics available for the Metro.
Connecting infamous crime gun involving Christopher Dorner
KCAL News investigates connection between Beverly Hills armed robbery and gun belonging to notorious police killer Christopher Dorner.
How a white truck helped arson investigators track down the man accused of starting the Line Fire
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.
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Tropicana implosion marks the end of an era in Las Vegas
The Tropicana was a frequent haunt of the legendary Rat Pack, while its past under the mob has long cemented its place in Las Vegas lore.
Hurricane Milton makes landfall as Category 3 on Florida's west coast
Hurricane Milton previously reached as high as a Category 5 over the Gulf of Mexico on a path toward Florida's central west coast.
3 reasons behind the rise in breast cancer, including some you can control
There's a troubling rise in breast cancer in women under the age of 50, an American Cancer Society report shows, but there are things you can do to help lower your risk.
TikTok sued by multiple states over app's impact on kids' health
The attorneys general of more than a dozen states and Washington D.C. claim TikTok falsely claims its platform is safe for children.
Supreme Court probes limits of ATF rule regulating ghost guns
The rule issued by the Biden administration in 2022 seeks to subject unserialized ghost guns to the same requirements as commercially made firearms.
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Supreme Court probes limits of ATF rule regulating ghost guns
The rule issued by the Biden administration in 2022 seeks to subject unserialized ghost guns to the same requirements as commercially made firearms.
California early vote by mail for the 2024 election starts today. Here's how to cast your vote.
Voting by mail is now underway in California for the Nov. 5 presidential election. Here's how and where voters can cast their ballots and what races Californians will be voting on.
Biden sends more troops to North Carolina for Hurricane Helene response
Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic damage from Florida into the Appalachian mountains and killed more than 225 people across multiple states.
Trump returns to Butler after assassination attempt
Billionaire Elon Musk also appeared with Trump on stage, calling the November election "the most important of our lifetime."
California Gov. Newsom awards nearly $131M to clear homeless encampments
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday that the state is awarding 18 communities with nearly $131 million to clear homeless encampments while also providing shelter and support.
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Safeway, Vons parent Albertsons to pay nearly $4M in CA overcharging lawsuit
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.
Judge blocks new California law cracking down on election deepfakes
A federal judge has blocked a new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes.
California driver's licenses / ID cars become available on Apple Wallet
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.
Food4less workers overwhelmingly authorize strike after week of voting
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.
Aldi recalls cream cheese spread sold in 28 states for possible salmonella contamination
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.
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"The Office" star Jenna Fischer reveals breast cancer diagnosis, treatment
"The Office" actress Jenna Fischer on Tuesday revealed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer last year but is now cancer-free after receiving treatment.
Fifth locally acquired case of dengue reported in Los Angeles
Los Angeles County health officials say that the case was reported in a resident of El Monte and that there is no known relation between them and the other four patients.
Newsom signs bill expanding methadone access in California amid opioid crisis
In the ongoing fight against opioid addiction, Gov. Gavin Newson has signed a bill aimed at expanding access to methadone treatment in California.
Gov. Newsom signs law to shed light on newborn DNA storage, prompted by 10-year CBS News California investigation
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
Fourth case of dengue reported in LA County, raising concern of public health officials
Public health officials say this case is unrelated to the three other cases in Baldwin Park, which they called "unprecedented" last week.
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Safeway, Vons parent Albertsons to pay nearly $4M in CA overcharging lawsuit
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.
Judge blocks new California law cracking down on election deepfakes
A federal judge has blocked a new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes.
California's Newsom vetoes bill requiring speeding alerts in new cars
California would have become the first to require such systems for all new cars, trucks and buses sold in the state starting in 2030.
California driver's licenses / ID cars become available on Apple Wallet
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.
Rebuilding Pac-12 adding Boise St., Colorado St., Fresno St. and San Diego St.
The Pac-12 Conference announced Thursday that Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State and San Diego State will become new members as the conference rebuilds.
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Betts, Smith and Lux homer to help Dodgers stave off elimination in 8-0 win over Padres
The Dodgers successfully avoided another first round exit in postseason baseball on Wednesday, at least for one more game, after topping the San Diego Padres 8-0 on the road.
Padres score six runs off Walker Buehler to take 2-1 NLDS lead over Dodgers
Fernando Tatis Jr.'s towering two-run home run highlighted a six-run second inning, and the San Diego Padres held on to beat Shohei Ohtani and the rival Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 on Tuesday night to take a 2-1 lead in a tense NL Division Series.
Injured pitcher Michael Grove dropped from Dodgers' NLDS roster, replaced by rookie Ben Casparius
Right-hander Michael Grove has been dropped from the Los Angeles Dodgers' NL Division Series roster against the San Diego Padres because of an injured shoulder and replaced by right-hander Ben Casparius.
Luis Tiant, Boston Red Sox pitching legend, dies at 83
Boston Red Sox legend Luis Tiant, whose Major League Baseball career spanned 19 years, has died at 83 years old.
Dodgers manager Roberts says it's "bothersome" that Machado seemed to throw ball at him in dugout
Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts says it was "bothersome" that a ball San Diego third baseman Manny Machado threw into the Dodgers dugout seemed intended for him during the Padres' 10-2 win in Game 2 of their NL Division Series.
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"The Office" star Jenna Fischer reveals breast cancer diagnosis, treatment
"The Office" actress Jenna Fischer on Tuesday revealed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer last year but is now cancer-free after receiving treatment.
Coldplay announces Stanford Stadium show in latest leg of long-running tour
British band Coldplay announced Tuesday that they will play at Stanford Stadium in 2025, as part of a series of North American dates in their long-running "Music of the Spheres" world tour.
Cissy Houston, Whitney Houston's mother and Grammy winner, dies at age 91
Cissy Houston performed alongside superstar musicians like Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin.
Christopher Ciccone, artist and Madonna's younger brother, dies at 63
Christopher Ciccone spent most of his life in Madonna's shadow - as her back-up dancer, personal assistant, dresser, decorator, art director and tour director.
Keanu Reeves spins out in racing debut at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Keanu Reeves finished 25th in the Toyota GR Cup at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Standoff with assault suspect continues in Lakewood parking lot
Deputies are engaged in a standoff with a possibly armed man who has barricaded inside of a car at a Lakewood parking lot with a pit bull that they believe may be dangerous.
Bakery destroyed days after grand opening after driver slams through its South Gate storefront
Evelyn Vazquez was looking forward to serving customers at her new bakery but those plans may be on hold after a car slammed through the front door. Lesley Marin reports.
Hollywood United Methodist Church | Look At This!
Desmond Shaw flies to Hollywood United Methodist Church for tonight's Look At This!
First National Bank | Look At This!
Desmond Shaw flies to First National Bank for Look At This!
Family outraged after DUI driver who killed Beaumont woman weeks after her wedding bails out
Nicole Comstock reports from Beaumont, where she speaks with the family of the 23-year-old woman who was killed by a DUI driver just weeks after her wedding. The driver, who initially fled from the scene, has already been released after posting bail, drawing rage from her loved ones.
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Bridge Fire grows in acreage, prompting evacuation warnings
The Bridge Fire in California's Angeles National Forest exploded to more than 34,000 acres Tuesday evening, prompting evacuations and road closures.
Airport Fire burns thens of thousands of acres in Orange County
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: A psych-rock music festival in Southern California
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.
Roger Corman, "King of the B Movies" 1926-2024
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
JM Eagle LA Championship
Shots from the second day of the JM Eagle LA Championship held at the Wilshire Country Club in the Palos Verdes Estates.
