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Airport Fire in Orange County's Trabuco Canyon swells as 3 wildfires burn across Southern California
Thousands of people are facing mandatory evacuation orders for the Airport Fire in Orange County, which grew to more than 10,000 acres by Tuesday afternoon as authorities expanded evacuations including some for areas of neighboring Riverside County.
Track Line, Bridge and Airport fires with interactive maps of burn areas
As three major wildfires burn in Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Orange counties, interactive maps show where the blazes are, and provide information on evacuation areas and air quality in those areas.
Fires across Southern California worsens air quality for millions of residents
The Line Fire worsened air quality to "hazardous levels," according to the South Coast Air Quality Management District.
Bridge Fire in California's Angeles National Forest grows to 3,700 acres, evacuations and road closures in place
The Bridge Fire grows to 3,000 acres with 0% containment As many as 76 homes are within the evacuation zone issued.
DUI law advocate charged with daughter's death after allegedly leaving her in a locked car during heat wave
Prosecutors claim the mother's blood alcohol level was three times the legal limit when officers found her and her daughter inside a locked SUV.
Apollo Fire quickly tears through 500 acres near Lancaster in LA County
As three wildfires scorched through thousands of acres Tuesday, another smaller blaze broke out and quickly burned 500 acres within just a few hours.
Pasadena police search for animal cruelty suspect who allegedly placed food toxic to dogs near pet daycare
Los Angeles County officials are urging people to contact police to help find a suspect who has been leaving food toxic to dogs on the street in Pasadena.
Airport Fire in Trabuco Canyon threatens broadcasting and radio towers on Santiago Peak
The towers aon Santiago Peak provide radio coverage over much of Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, and San Diego counties.
Jury convicts murderer of Brianna Kupfer years after killing in LA's Hancock Park
Jurors reached a verdict in the murder trial of Shawn Laval Smith who was accused of stabbing to death 24-year-old Brianna Kupfer while she was working at a furniture store in Hancock Park in 2022.
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California sees significant election official turnover amid threats, misinformation: "I started having panic attacks"
A CBS News California investigation found roughly half of California voters will have someone new to the job running their presidential election this year.
California Public School teachers don't get paid family leave. After Newsom vetoed a bill to change that, lawmakers are trying again.
California lawmakers are trying again to give public school teachers paid family leave. Critics worry it could come at the actual expense of students.
Bills to shed light on newborn DNA storage in California quietly killed or gutted
Lawmakers quietly amended a bill prompted by a decade-long CBS investigation into California's Newborn Genetic Biobank. They removed the part that requires the state to reveal who is using our DNA for research and why.
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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.
KCAL Investigates: Violent crime on Metro up 33% compared to pre-pandemic levels
Board Chair Janice Hahn rides the Metro after the agency reached a five-year high in violent crime incidents.
KCAL Investigates: Following the campaign money
Ross Palombo digs through the numbers to give the bigger picture behind California fundraising for both presidential candidates.
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Airport Fire burns homes in Lake Elsinore and stretches resources
Thousands of people are facing mandatory evacuation orders for the Airport Fire in Orange County, which grew to nearly 20,000 acres by Tuesday afternoon as authorities expanded evacuations including some for areas of neighboring Riverside County.
San Bernardino offers second round of funding to small business grant program
Joy Benedict reports from San Bernardino, where city officials are now offering a second round of funding to their grant program that looks to life up small businesses in the area.
Crews still working to restore power to thousands off Los Angeles County residents
While sweltering heat still lingers over most of Southern California, thousands of residents remain without power. Jeff Nguyen takes a look at the ongoing work to restore electricity to those still affected by the issue.
Fire destroys San Bernardino church
A massive fire completely destroyed a church in San Bernardino on Monday.
Pair of massive fires burning in Inland Empire leave area covered with thick, smoky air
Luzdelia Caballero reports from Highland, just one of many parts of the Inland Empire suffering from the terrible air quality being created by the two massive brush fires burning in the area.
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Lakers to honor Jerry West this season with a uniform band featuring his No. 44
The Los Angeles Lakers will honor Jerry West in the upcoming season with a uniform band featuring his No. 44.
Busch and Bellinger light up their old team in Cubs' 10-4 win over Dodgers
Michael Busch went 4 for 5 with a homer and scored three runs, Cody Bellinger had three RBIs including a two-run homer, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-4.
Detmers works 6 strong innings, Drury and Kavadas hit HRs as Angels beat the struggling Twins 6-2
Reid Detmers worked six solid innings and Brandon Drury and Niko Kavadas homered to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 6-2 victory over the struggling Minnesota Twins.
Lakers big man Christian Wood will be out at least two months after another knee procedure
Los Angeles Lakers big man Christian Wood will be out for least two months after undergoing another arthroscopic surgical procedure on his left knee.
LA Rams WR Puka Nacua is headed to injured reserve after reaggravating his knee injury, McVay says
Receiver Puka Nacua is headed to injured reserve after reaggravating his knee injury in the Los Angeles Rams' season-opening loss at Detroit.
Montgomery's touchdown run in OT lifts Lions to 26-20 win over Rams
David Montgomery scored on a 1-yard touchdown run in overtime, lifting the Detroit Lions to a 26-20 win over the Matthew Stafford-led Los Angeles Rams in a rematch of an NFC wild-card game.
J.K. Dobbins rushes for 135 yards as the Chargers beat the Raiders 22-10 in Jim Harbaugh's debut
J.K. Dobbins rushed for 135 yards, including a 12-yard touchdown, and the Los Angeles Chargers had a successful debut under Jim Harbaugh as they rallied in the second half for a 22-10 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.
Ohtani hits 46th homer to tie career high, Dodgers beat Guardians 4-0
Shohei Ohtani hit his 46th home run of the season to tie his career high, Jack Flaherty pitched another gem and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-0 on Sunday in record-tying heat.
Rangers slug three homers on way to 7-4 win over Angels
Andrew Heaney snapped an eight-start winless streak as the Texas Rangers took an early five-run lead and beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-4.
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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.
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Airport Fire in Orange County's Trabuco Canyon swells as 3 wildfires burn across Southern California
Thousands of people are facing mandatory evacuation orders for the Airport Fire in Orange County, which grew to more than 10,000 acres by Tuesday afternoon as authorities expanded evacuations including some for areas of neighboring Riverside County.
Track Line, Bridge and Airport fires with interactive maps of burn areas
As three major wildfires burn in Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Orange counties, interactive maps show where the blazes are, and provide information on evacuation areas and air quality in those areas.
Fires across Southern California worsens air quality for millions of residents
The Line Fire worsened air quality to "hazardous levels," according to the South Coast Air Quality Management District.
Bridge Fire in California's Angeles National Forest grows to 3,700 acres, evacuations and road closures in place
The Bridge Fire grows to 3,000 acres with 0% containment As many as 76 homes are within the evacuation zone issued.
DUI law advocate charged with daughter's death after allegedly leaving her in a locked car during heat wave
Prosecutors claim the mother's blood alcohol level was three times the legal limit when officers found her and her daughter inside a locked SUV.
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Apollo Fire quickly tears through 500 acres near Lancaster in LA County
As three wildfires scorched through thousands of acres Tuesday, another smaller blaze broke out and quickly burned 500 acres within just a few hours.
Airport Fire in Trabuco Canyon threatens broadcasting and radio towers on Santiago Peak
The towers aon Santiago Peak provide radio coverage over much of Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, and San Diego counties.
Jury convicts murderer of Brianna Kupfer years after killing in LA's Hancock Park
Jurors reached a verdict in the murder trial of Shawn Laval Smith who was accused of stabbing to death 24-year-old Brianna Kupfer while she was working at a furniture store in Hancock Park in 2022.
FBI offers $20,000 reward for information on deadly shooting at Compton pool party in June
A months-long investigation into a deadly shooting at a pool party in Compton continued on Monday, with federal investigators offering a reward for information that helps them solve the case.
Excessive heat warnings extended for Los Angeles County
The National Weather Service extended its excessive heat warning for Los Angeles County an extra day on Monday.
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DUI law advocate charged with daughter's death after allegedly leaving her in a locked car during heat wave
Prosecutors claim the mother's blood alcohol level was three times the legal limit when officers found her and her daughter inside a locked SUV.
Man arrested for fatally stabbing woman in Costa Mesa
Police say that the 28-year-old man returned to the apartment where the fatal stabbing occurred while police were surveying the scene, leading to his arrest on Sunday.
Anaheim mother arrested for allegedly leaving her daughter in a car during 104 degree heat wave
Police said they found several empty alcohol bottles inside the woman's SUV.
Airport Fire in Orange County's Trabuco Canyon swells as 3 wildfires burn across Southern California
Thousands of people are facing mandatory evacuation orders for the Airport Fire in Orange County, which grew to nearly 20,000 acres by Tuesday afternoon as authorities expanded evacuations including some for areas of neighboring Riverside County.
Orange County barber charged with murder and torture of 6-year-old boy he was babysitting
Ernest Lamar Love, 41, is accused of torturing and murdering a 6-year-old boy he was babysitting last week while his mother worked a shift at St. Joseph's Hospital.
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21-year-old woman killed, two others injured during head-on crash in Hemet
Investigators say the woman, who was not wearing a seatbelt, swerved into oncoming lanes where she collided head-on with another driver heading in the opposite direction on Sunday evening.
Six dead, four hospitalized after fiery three-car crash in Riverside County
The crash happened at around 2:20 p.m. at the intersection of Bridge Street and Gilman Springs Road, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.
Sunset Fire burns near I-10 in Riverside County
The fire has torched about 50 acres of brush and is burning at a "slow to moderate rate of spread," according to Riverside County Fire Department officials.
Airport Fire in Orange County's Trabuco Canyon swells as 3 wildfires burn across Southern California
Thousands of people are facing mandatory evacuation orders for the Airport Fire in Orange County, which grew to nearly 20,000 acres by Tuesday afternoon as authorities expanded evacuations including some for areas of neighboring Riverside County.
Fires across Southern California worsens air quality for millions of residents
The Line Fire worsened air quality to "hazardous levels," according to the South Coast Air Quality Management District.
KCAL News Investigations
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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.
KCAL Investigates: Violent crime on Metro up 33% compared to pre-pandemic levels
Board Chair Janice Hahn rides the Metro after the agency reached a five-year high in violent crime incidents.
KCAL Investigates: Following the campaign money
Ross Palombo digs through the numbers to give the bigger picture behind California fundraising for both presidential candidates.
KCAL News Investigates: Study sparks concerns about who police buy their guns from
After a two-year KCAL News Investigation uncovered serious concerns about police selling their old weapons, a new case study has brought a new light to where agencies buy their new guns.
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James Earl Jones, Tony-winning actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at age 93
Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor James Earl Jones' majestic voice became internationally recognized as the villainous Dark Lord in the "Star Wars" franchise.
How Trump and Harris are preparing for their first debate of 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are set to face off for the first time on Tuesday.
North Carolina governor: If Harris wins state, "she is the next president"
"There's no question about it. It's close here in North Carolina," North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Will Jennings, Oscar-winning co-writer of "My Heart Will Go On," dies at 80
Throughout his career, Will Jennings wrote for artists like Steve Winwood, Whitney Houston, Eric Clapton, B.B. King and Mariah Carey, among others.
Angel Reese announces season-ending injury
Angel Reese injured her wrist in the Chicago Sky's victory over the Los Angeles Sparks Friday, in which she recorded another one of her signature double-doubles.
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How Trump and Harris are preparing for their first debate of 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are set to face off for the first time on Tuesday.
North Carolina governor: If Harris wins state, "she is the next president"
"There's no question about it. It's close here in North Carolina," North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Harris-Trump poll finds Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin tight ahead of debate
More think Kamala Harris has the cognitive health to serve as president. Inflation concerns are bolstering Trump.
Newsom issues emergency regulations on intoxicating hemp products
Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday introduced new emergency regulations that will restrict the sale of intoxicating hemp products that are being sold outside of dispensaries with no age restrictions due to loopholes in California law.
Gov. Newsom vetoes bill aimed at helping undocumented immigrants buy homes in California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill Friday that would have made some immigrants in the country illegally eligible for home loans backed by the state.
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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.
Target launches new paid membership program in a bid to drive increased sales
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
Tipping etiquette: Your questions answered
When, who and how much to tip is becoming more of a question in consumers' minds.
On Your Side: College students and credit-card debt
One in four college students says they have credit card debt, according to a new survey by U.S. News and World Report. And with interest rates topping 20 percent, those students could be in debt for years. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has more on the biggest mistakes college students are making with their credit cards.
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Newsom issues emergency regulations on intoxicating hemp products
Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday introduced new emergency regulations that will restrict the sale of intoxicating hemp products that are being sold outside of dispensaries with no age restrictions due to loopholes in California law.
Understanding Leukemia and Lymphoma: essential facts, prevention tips, and ways to get involved
September is Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month. Learn more about blood cancers below, including knowing your risk factors, resources for patients, prevention tips and how you can get Involved.
"Boy Meets World" actress Danielle Fishel reveals breast cancer diagnosis
The 43-year-old actress, who shared the news in the latest episode of her "Pod Meets World" podcast, said "learning from the experiences of others" motivated her to share the diagnosis.
Recalled cucumbers in salmonella outbreak sickened 449, CDC says
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
FDA rejects MDMA for treating PTSD, calls for redo of study, drugmaker says
Drugmaker Lykos Therapeutics had asked the FDA to approve its MDMA capsules as part of a therapy regimen for treating PTSD. It says another study will take "several years."
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California AI safety bill passes Legislature after drawing criticism from Pelosi, support from Musk
A sweeping measure to regulate the development of artificial intelligence has passed the California Legislature and is headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk.
Californians can now add digital driver's licenses, ID cards to Google Wallet
California residents with Android smartphones can now add their driver's licenses and ID cards to Google Wallet, the state's Department of Motor Vehicles announced Friday.
Chevron moving its headquarters from California to Texas
Chevron Corporation announced Friday it would relocate its headquarters from San Ramon to Houston, Texas before the end of the year.
Olympic Committee sues Logan Paul's energy drink brand over trademark
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger and journalist Willow Bay to become Angel City FC's new owners
Angel City FC says Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger and Southern California dean for communication and journalism Willow Bay will be the new controlling owners of the National Women's Soccer League team.
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Lakers to honor Jerry West this season with a uniform band featuring his No. 44
The Los Angeles Lakers will honor Jerry West in the upcoming season with a uniform band featuring his No. 44.
Busch and Bellinger light up their old team in Cubs' 10-4 win over Dodgers
Michael Busch went 4 for 5 with a homer and scored three runs, Cody Bellinger had three RBIs including a two-run homer, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-4.
Detmers works 6 strong innings, Drury and Kavadas hit HRs as Angels beat the struggling Twins 6-2
Reid Detmers worked six solid innings and Brandon Drury and Niko Kavadas homered to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 6-2 victory over the struggling Minnesota Twins.
Lakers big man Christian Wood will be out at least two months after another knee procedure
Los Angeles Lakers big man Christian Wood will be out for least two months after undergoing another arthroscopic surgical procedure on his left knee.
LA Rams WR Puka Nacua is headed to injured reserve after reaggravating his knee injury, McVay says
Receiver Puka Nacua is headed to injured reserve after reaggravating his knee injury in the Los Angeles Rams' season-opening loss at Detroit.
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James Earl Jones, Tony-winning actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at age 93
Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor James Earl Jones' majestic voice became internationally recognized as the villainous Dark Lord in the "Star Wars" franchise.
Will Jennings, Oscar-winning co-writer of "My Heart Will Go On," dies at 80
Throughout his career, Will Jennings wrote for artists like Steve Winwood, Whitney Houston, Eric Clapton, B.B. King and Mariah Carey, among others.
Kendrick Lamar will headline the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show
Kendrick Lamar will headline his first Super Bowl Halftime Show at the event in New Orleans next year.
Sergio Mendes, Brazilian bossa nova legend, dies at 83
The Grammy-winning musician's composition "Mas Que Nada" was one of the songs that helped popularize the Brazilian music genre bossa nova worldwide in the 1960s.
Rich Homie Quan, Atlanta rapper known for trap jams, dies at 33
Rich Homie Quan was one of the biggest names in hip-hop in the mid-2010s.
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Airport Fire burns homes in Lake Elsinore and stretches resources
Thousands of people are facing mandatory evacuation orders for the Airport Fire in Orange County, which grew to nearly 20,000 acres by Tuesday afternoon as authorities expanded evacuations including some for areas of neighboring Riverside County.
San Bernardino offers second round of funding to small business grant program
Joy Benedict reports from San Bernardino, where city officials are now offering a second round of funding to their grant program that looks to life up small businesses in the area.
Crews still working to restore power to thousands off Los Angeles County residents
While sweltering heat still lingers over most of Southern California, thousands of residents remain without power. Jeff Nguyen takes a look at the ongoing work to restore electricity to those still affected by the issue.
Fire destroys San Bernardino church
A massive fire completely destroyed a church in San Bernardino on Monday.
Pair of massive fires burning in Inland Empire leave area covered with thick, smoky air
Luzdelia Caballero reports from Highland, just one of many parts of the Inland Empire suffering from the terrible air quality being created by the two massive brush fires burning in the area.
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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.
PHOTOS: Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams into overpass
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
2024 Oscars Red Carpet
The Academy Awards will hand out filmmaking's top honor in 23 categories during the 2024 Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, starting at 7 p.m. Eastern, 4 p.m. PDT.
