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4-year-old boy dead after vehicle crashes into building in Crenshaw
A 4-year-old boy is dead after a driver crashed into a building in Crenshaw Tuesday night.
Dodgers beat the Cubs 6-3 in second game of Tokyo series
Shohei Ohtani hit a solo homer in his return to the Tokyo Dome, Roki Sasaki threw three eventful innings in his big-league debut and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 6-3 on Wednesday night to sweep the two-game series in Japan.
Coffee With KCAL initiative seeks to learn from LA wildfire survivors
KCAL News will be hosting "Coffee With KCAL" in Pasadena, welcoming people who have been affected by the recent wildfires to come and share their stories.
Deputy Hector Cuevas Jr. remembered by San Bernardino County community after deadly pursuit crash
Deputy Hector Cuevas Jr., a beloved member of the San Bernardino County community, was remembered at a vigil the day after he died while pursuing a stolen car suspect through Victorville.
City of Malibu moves forward with construction of $4.1 million skate park
City leaders have not yet named the park and will be accepting proposals in coming months.
Man saves golf carts at Altadena course during Eaton Fire
As the world woke up to images of Los Angeles burning early on Jan. 8, Connor Boyd raced to one of his favorite places: the 115-year-old Altadena Golf Course.
Person stabbed on Metro train near Universal Studios station
The Los Angeles Police Department is searching for the man who allegedly stabbed someone at the Universal/Studio City Metro train station Tuesday night.
Detectives release surveillance footage of suspect who stabbed man to death near downtown LA
Police are still searching for the suspect who they believe fatally stabbed a man in downtown Los Angeles in August of last year.
Man arrested at Temecula casino after firing shot at off-duty Irvine police officer
Investigators say that the man's car was tracked to Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula just hours after he fired a shot at an off-duty Irvine Police Department officer.
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How to help those affected by wildfires | KCAL Cares
KCAL Cares and the American Red Cross have partnered to support our communities in crisis.
KCAL News teams up with LA Sentinel to host wildfire recovery conference
KCAL Cares is teaming up with the Los Angeles Sentinel to help residents who have lost their homes during the Eaton and Palisades wildfires.
KCAL News sets up Southern California wildfires tip line
As Southern California navigates the lasting impacts of wildfire, the KCAL News and CBS Los Angeles team wants to hear from you.
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California FAIR Plan secrets: Why the state's insurer of last resort is so secretive
Once thought of as a small, rarely-used backstop, the FAIR Plan is now one of the largest insurers in the state, and people without FAIR Plan insurance are the ones on the hook for the FAIR Plan's debt. Yet the FAIR Plan is still cloaked in secrecy.
"American Nightmare" victims help get Matthew Muller to confess to more crimes
In an exclusive interview with CBS News California, Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn took us through the timeline of Matthew Muller's crimes that they helped solve and detailed how it took a decade, a documentary, a small-town chief, and a rural district attorney to get anyone to listen.
Do Newsom's wildfire "fact checks" align with the facts? A breakdown.
CBS News Confirmed checked Gov. Newsom's "fact checks" on the L.A.-area fires and found that although many were correct, a few omitted crucial context. Here's what we know.
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Hollywood Hills neighbors raise concerns about homeless encampment fires
A KCAL News investigation has found a troubling connection between the county's homeless population and a growing amount of fire-related incidents in recent years. Ross Palombo reports.
Majority of unrepaired fire hydrants repaired, says LA Mayor Karen Bass
An investigation has found that hundreds of fire hydrants spanning throughout Los Angeles may be in need of repair despite being flagged by firefighters for maintenance as far back as a year ago. Ross Palombo reports.
CBS News Investigation takes deep dive into California's FAIR Plan
CBS News Investigative Reporter Julie Watts takes a deep dive into the secrets inside California's FAIR Plan, which is typically intended for people who can't get coverage elsewhere. Now, after Los Angeles' devastating wildfires in January, those people are expected to foot the bill.
KCAL Investigation Exposes Broken Hydrants, LADWP Begins Fixes
A KCAL News investigation found more than 1,300 fire hydrants need maintenance across LA. Ross Palombo reports.
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Marina Jurica’s 5 a.m. forecast | NEXT Weather
The warmup begins today with temperatures up about 10 degrees above normal. There’s a chance that some gusty northerly winds could impact the Southern California region from time to time.
Altadena golfer sprints to save carts from 115-year-old course
As the world woke up to images of Los Angeles burning early on Jan. 8, Connor Boyd raced to one of his favorite places: the 115-year-old Altadena Golf Course. Laurie Perez reports.
Starliner astronauts return to Earth after being stuck in space for over nine months
Two Starliner astronauts returned to Earth more than nine months after being trapped in space. Lesley Marin details the triumphant, but unexpected journey.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom asks for $3.4B loan to help shortfall in state's Medi-Cal program
Tom Wait takes an in depth look at California Gov. Gavin Newsom's request for a $3.4 billion loan to help the shortfall in the state's Medi-Cal healthcare program.
Friends and family hold vigil for San Bernardino County deputy killed in violent pursuit crash
Nicole Comstock reports from Victorville, where a vigil was held for Deputy Hector Cuevas Jr. on Tuesday evening. He was killed the day prior when he crashed while chasing a stolen car suspect.
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Clippers rally past Cavaliers 132-119, handing East leaders a second straight loss
Kawhi Leonard scored 33 points and the Los Angeles Clippers handed the East-leading Cleveland Cavaliers their second straight loss, 132-119.
Mikael Granlund's 2nd goal pushes Stars past Ducks 4-3 in overtime
Mikael Granlund's second goal of the game 2:32 into overtime gave him 600 career points and lifted the Dallas Stars to a 4-3 come-from-behind win over the Anaheim Ducks.
LB Nate Landman agrees to a 1-year contract with the Los Angeles Rams
Inside linebacker Nate Landman agreed to a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Rams.
Dodgers beat Cubs 4-1 in season opener in Japan
Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw five strong innings, Shohei Ohtani had two hits and scored twice and the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 4-1 in Major League Baseball's season opener at the Tokyo Dome.
Dodgers quest for back-to-back World Series titles begins in Japan
The Dodgers will take on the Chicago Cubs in Tokyo, Japan to officially start the 2025 MLB Season.
Reaves scores 30 points, Doncic just misses triple-double in Lakers' 125-109 win over Spurs
Austin Reaves scored 30 points and Luka Doncic had 21 points, 14 assists and nine rebounds in the Los Angeles Lakers' 125-109 victory over the San Antonio Spurs.
Wild rally to beat Kings 3-1
Mats Zuccarello scored the tiebreaking power-play goal with 4:38 left and the Minnesota Wild beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-1.
Expert offers tips on how to fill out a March Madness bracket
With March Madness in full swing, millions are filling out their brackets, hoping to predict the unpredictable.
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani talks return to Japan, impact on kids
L.A. Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani spoke in a rare interview about playing in front of a home crowd in Japan and what he's focused on personally this upcoming season.
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4-year-old boy dead after vehicle crashes into building in Crenshaw
A 4-year-old boy is dead after a driver crashed into a building in Crenshaw Tuesday night.
Dodgers beat the Cubs 6-3 in second game of Tokyo series
Shohei Ohtani hit a solo homer in his return to the Tokyo Dome, Roki Sasaki threw three eventful innings in his big-league debut and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 6-3 on Wednesday night to sweep the two-game series in Japan.
Coffee With KCAL initiative seeks to learn from LA wildfire survivors
KCAL News will be hosting "Coffee With KCAL" in Pasadena, welcoming people who have been affected by the recent wildfires to come and share their stories.
Deputy Hector Cuevas Jr. remembered by San Bernardino County community after deadly pursuit crash
Deputy Hector Cuevas Jr., a beloved member of the San Bernardino County community, was remembered at a vigil the day after he died while pursuing a stolen car suspect through Victorville.
City of Malibu moves forward with construction of $4.1 million skate park
City leaders have not yet named the park and will be accepting proposals in coming months.
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4-year-old boy dead after vehicle crashes into building in Crenshaw
A 4-year-old boy is dead after a driver crashed into a building in Crenshaw Tuesday night.
Dodgers beat the Cubs 6-3 in second game of Tokyo series
Shohei Ohtani hit a solo homer in his return to the Tokyo Dome, Roki Sasaki threw three eventful innings in his big-league debut and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 6-3 on Wednesday night to sweep the two-game series in Japan.
City of Malibu moves forward with construction of $4.1 million skate park
City leaders have not yet named the park and will be accepting proposals in coming months.
Man saves golf carts at Altadena course during Eaton Fire
As the world woke up to images of Los Angeles burning early on Jan. 8, Connor Boyd raced to one of his favorite places: the 115-year-old Altadena Golf Course.
Person stabbed on Metro train near Universal Studios station
The Los Angeles Police Department is searching for the man who allegedly stabbed someone at the Universal/Studio City Metro train station Tuesday night.
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Man arrested at Temecula casino after firing shot at off-duty Irvine police officer
Investigators say that the man's car was tracked to Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula just hours after he fired a shot at an off-duty Irvine Police Department officer.
Search underway for man who allegedly stabbed Orange County deputy in the neck
Investigators are searching for the man who stabbed and Orange County deputy while they were patrolling in San Clemente on Tuesday.
Man who allegedly thew injured cat into dumpster charged with animal cruelty
The 58-year-old man allegedly threw a cat with a broken jaw and concussion into a Mission Viejo dumpster.
Buena Park police seeking hit-and-run driver that struck pedestrian
Investigators say that the car lost it's Honda emblem at the scene and that it likely suffered severe front-end damage and windshield damage in the collision.
Police rescue man from burning garage in Santa Ana
It happened at around 2:15 a.m. at a home in the 800 block of S. Flower Street, according to the Orange County Fire Authority.
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Deputy Hector Cuevas Jr. remembered by San Bernardino County community after deadly pursuit crash
Deputy Hector Cuevas Jr., a beloved member of the San Bernardino County community, was remembered at a vigil the day after he died while pursuing a stolen car suspect through Victorville.
Man arrested at Temecula casino after firing shot at off-duty Irvine police officer
Investigators say that the man's car was tracked to Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula just hours after he fired a shot at an off-duty Irvine Police Department officer.
LA County man arrested for attempted murder following stabbing in Temecula
Deputies say that the incident is likely related to domestic violence.
Long Beach man, woman arrested for burglary at Temecula business
They were arrested at a motel in Orange County hours after stealing about $50,000 worth of tools from a business in Temecula last week.
One of Jackie and Shadow's three eaglets has died, says Friends of Big Bear Valley
Friends of Big Bear Valley says that one of Jackie and Shadow's three eaglets that recently hatched has died.
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Majority of unrepaired fire hydrants repaired, says LA Mayor Karen Bass
An investigation has found that hundreds of fire hydrants spanning throughout Los Angeles may be in need of repair despite being flagged by firefighters for maintenance as far back as a year ago. Ross Palombo reports.
CBS News Investigation takes deep dive into California's FAIR Plan
CBS News Investigative Reporter Julie Watts takes a deep dive into the secrets inside California's FAIR Plan, which is typically intended for people who can't get coverage elsewhere. Now, after Los Angeles' devastating wildfires in January, those people are expected to foot the bill.
KCAL Uncovers Records Showing Dangerous Spike in Homeless Fires
A KCAL News investigation has found a troubling connection between the county's homeless population and a growing amount of fire-related incidents in recent years.
KCAL Investigation Exposes Broken Hydrants, LADWP Begins Fixes
A KCAL News investigation found more than 1,300 fire hydrants need maintenance across LA. Ross Palombo reports.
Starbucks Changes Cups in Wake of KCAL Investigation
Starbucks will replace its plastic cups at select locations in California and several other states.
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Older Los Angeles wildfire victims struggle to pick up the pieces
Census data analyzed by CBS News found that about 21% of residents in the Eaton Fire zone and about 26% impacted by the Palisades Fire are over 65.
Hollywood director charged with defrauding Netflix out of $11 million
Carl Erik Rinsch, known for directing the film "47 Ronin," is charged with wire fraud and money laundering for allegedly spending millions meant to fund a Netflix sci-fi series.
Dodgers beat Cubs 4-1 in season opener in Japan
Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw five strong innings, Shohei Ohtani had two hits and scored twice and the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 4-1 in Major League Baseball's season opener at the Tokyo Dome.
Wild rally to beat Kings 3-1
Mats Zuccarello scored the tiebreaking power-play goal with 4:38 left and the Minnesota Wild beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-1.
Starliner astronauts return to Earth after 286 days in space
Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams joined Crew 9 commander Nick Hague and cosmonaut Alexander Gorbunov for their long-awaited return to Earth.
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AG Rob Bonta warns Californians of fake ICE agents, scams targeting immigrants
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a warning Tuesday following reports of people impersonating Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents along with other scams targeting immigrants.
Trump invokes wartime act, orders deportation of suspected Venezuelan gangs
President Trump's extraordinary order is breathtaking in its scope and has little precedent in U.S. history.
Trump signs continuing resolution, averting shutdown, White House says
The Senate on Friday passed a Republican-led stopgap measure to keep the government funded ahead of a midnight deadline.
Newsom seeks $3.4B loan to help shortfall in California's Medi-Cal program
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is seeking a $3.4 billion loan from the general fund to help a shortfall in the state Medi-Cal healthcare program.
Schumer to vote for GOP measure to avert government shutdown
The Senate plans to take up a House-passed bill to fund the government through September beginning on Friday, which needs the support of Democrats to move forward.
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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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Pope Francis has calm night after breathing crisis caused recovery setback
Pope Francis had a peaceful night with no crises after a bronchial crisis prompted a worsening of his health.
Trump bars federal funding for schools with COVID vaccine mandates
No states mandate that students receive the COVID-19 vaccine, though other vaccine requirements remain in place.
U.S. records most whooping cough deaths since 2017
Pertussis cases are on the rise again, after a dip following the winter holidays.
Flu levels now highest since 2009 pandemic, CDC reports
The CDC says respiratory illness is now "very high" nationwide.
CDC purges STD and vaccine info after Trump gender order
Health experts say the website purge could result in deaths.
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Joann to close about 500 fabric stores nationwide. Here's where.
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has announced it will be closing approximately 500 stores nationwide, almost a year after filing for bankruptcy.
Magic Johnson among 19 to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Democratic philanthropist George Soros and actor-director Denzel Washington were awarded the nation's highest civilian honor.
Insurance companies in CA must offer coverage in wildfire-prone areas
Insurance companies in California will have to offer coverage to homeowners in wildfire-prone areas under a new state regulation that was announced Monday.
Ralphs files lawsuit seeking injunction against food trucks outside Pacific Palisades store
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.
Newsom vows California EV rebates if Trump administration kills federal tax credit
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.
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Clippers rally past Cavaliers 132-119, handing East leaders a second straight loss
Kawhi Leonard scored 33 points and the Los Angeles Clippers handed the East-leading Cleveland Cavaliers their second straight loss, 132-119.
Mikael Granlund's 2nd goal pushes Stars past Ducks 4-3 in overtime
Mikael Granlund's second goal of the game 2:32 into overtime gave him 600 career points and lifted the Dallas Stars to a 4-3 come-from-behind win over the Anaheim Ducks.
LB Nate Landman agrees to a 1-year contract with the Los Angeles Rams
Inside linebacker Nate Landman agreed to a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Rams.
Dodgers beat Cubs 4-1 in season opener in Japan
Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw five strong innings, Shohei Ohtani had two hits and scored twice and the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 4-1 in Major League Baseball's season opener at the Tokyo Dome.
Dodgers quest for back-to-back World Series titles begins in Japan
The Dodgers will take on the Chicago Cubs in Tokyo, Japan to officially start the 2025 MLB Season.
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Gal Gadot's Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony disrupted by protest
Gal Gadot, who starred in "Wonder Woman" and "Fast and Furious" movies, was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, but not before the ceremony was briefly disrupted by dueling protests over the war in the Middle East.
Hollywood director charged with defrauding Netflix out of $11 million
Carl Erik Rinsch, known for directing the film "47 Ronin," is charged with wire fraud and money laundering for allegedly spending millions meant to fund a Netflix sci-fi series.
D'Wayne Wiggins, founding member of soul/R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné!, dies at 64
D'Wayne Wiggins, Oakland musician and a founding member of the soul/R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné! died Friday morning at age 64, the group announced on its Instagram page.
Gene Hackman, wife's cause of death announced by New Mexico officials
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home last week in a gated community in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Los Angeles firefighters honored on stage at Oscars ceremony
Los Angeles Fire Department firefighters were honored on stage at the Oscars ceremony on Sunday, met with a standing ovation from some of Hollywood's biggest names.
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Marina Jurica’s 5 a.m. forecast | NEXT Weather
The warmup begins today with temperatures up about 10 degrees above normal. There’s a chance that some gusty northerly winds could impact the Southern California region from time to time.
Altadena golfer sprints to save carts from 115-year-old course
As the world woke up to images of Los Angeles burning early on Jan. 8, Connor Boyd raced to one of his favorite places: the 115-year-old Altadena Golf Course. Laurie Perez reports.
Starliner astronauts return to Earth after being stuck in space for over nine months
Two Starliner astronauts returned to Earth more than nine months after being trapped in space. Lesley Marin details the triumphant, but unexpected journey.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom asks for $3.4B loan to help shortfall in state's Medi-Cal program
Tom Wait takes an in depth look at California Gov. Gavin Newsom's request for a $3.4 billion loan to help the shortfall in the state's Medi-Cal healthcare program.
Friends and family hold vigil for San Bernardino County deputy killed in violent pursuit crash
Nicole Comstock reports from Victorville, where a vigil was held for Deputy Hector Cuevas Jr. on Tuesday evening. He was killed the day prior when he crashed while chasing a stolen car suspect.
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Franklin Fire engulfs Malibu Canyon, causes smoke clouds through region
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.
Mountain Fire explodes in Ventura County amid strong Santa Ana winds
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.
Remembering Chauncy Glover
KCAL News Anchor and three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died.
LA Dodgers World Series Celebration
Los Angeles comes out to celebrate the Boys in Blue two days after winning the 2024 World Series.
The Los Angeles Dodgers: 2024 World Series in Pictures
The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions after defeating the New York Yankees in game 5.
