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Tony Award winner Audra McDonald named 135th Rose Parade grand marshal
Six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald was named the 2024 Tournament of Roses grand marshal on Friday, December 1.
405 Freeway express lanes now open in Orange County
Orange County Transportation Authority officials are celebrating the opening of express lanes on the 405 Freeway from Costa Mesa to the 605 Freeway.
Sandra Day O'Connor, first woman on the Supreme Court, dies at 93
Sandra Day O'Connor was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court by President Ronald Reagan in 1981, and she retired in 2006.
George Santos expelled from Congress in historic House vote
Rep. George Santos is just the sixth House member in U.S. history to be expelled and the first in more than 20 years.
58-year-old man arrested for hit-and-run death of South LA woman
Police arrested a 58-year-old man for allegedly running over and killing a 63-year-old woman in South Los Angeles.
CHP increases patrols on Pacific Coast Highway with eye on increased safety
After the tragic death of four Pepperdine students in late October, calls for safety along the Pacific Coast Highway have reached new levels, prompting the CHP to increase their patrols along the highly dangerous stretch of road.
Temecula's ban on critical race theory and gender notification policy faces legal challenges
Parents, students and teacher from Temecula sued their school district after the board approved a gender notification policy and a so-called ban on teaching critical race theory.
Combat resumes in Gaza as Israel accuses Hamas of violating cease-fire
Hamas says at least 60 people killed as Israel resumes military operations in Gaza after accusing the Palestinian group of violating a cease-fire that lasted 7 days.
Deputies to host Christmas event for severely disabled foster children
Los Angeles County deputies are hosting a Christmas event this Sunday to help foster children with severe disabilities.
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Prancer’s Farm in Santa Paula: SoCal Spotlight
KCAL News reporter Sheba Turk is at Prancer's Farm where they are getting into the holiday spirit! They have Christmas trees to purchase, a petting zoo and many more family fun attractions.
Alex Biston's Morning Weather (December 1)
Cool and breezy Friday ahead. It will be sunny with temperatures in the 60s for most areas. A warming trend starts next week where temperatures will be rising to above average!
What to do this weekend in LA: Weekend Roundup
Michael Juliano, Time Out Los Angeles editor, shares LA events for the weekend: Rooftop Cinema Club DTLA, Craft Contemporary Holiday Marketplace, Enchanted at Descanso Gardens and Unique Market
Holiday train display in “Santa” Paula: SoCal Spotlight
The 16th annual Christmas Train Display at Santa Paula Odd Fellows Lodge 314 is one of Ventura County’s most popular events, offering plenty of fun for the whole family! The display will be open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday of December.
Dawn LaFreeda and Sharon Gless talk about their new documentary "Show Her the Money"
"Show Her the Money" is a feature length documentary pulling back the curtain on women in the venture capital world
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Curry, Thompson come up big down the stretch, Warriors hold off Clippers 120-114
Stephen Curry scored 26 points to go with eight assists and seven rebounds, and the undermanned Golden State Warriors held off the Los Angeles Clippers 120-114.
Tom Wilson's first hat trick leads Washington Capitals past slumping Anaheim Ducks 5-4
Tom Wilson scored with 5:38 left to complete his first career hat trick in his 700th game, and the Washington Capitals extended the Anaheim Ducks' losing streak to eight with a 5-4 victory.
Andrews banks in winner with 3.2 seconds left, scores 17, UCLA edges Riverside 66-65
Dylan Andrews scored 17 points, including a driving layup with 3.2 seconds left, and UCLA, minus coach Mick Cronin who missed the game with COVID, pulled out a 66-65 win over UC Riverside.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 33 as Thunder beat Lakers 133-110
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 133-110.
UCLA QB Dante Moore announces plans to enter transfer portal
Oregon State quarterback DJ Uiagalelei and his former high school and college teammate in Clemson receiver Beaux Collins announced plans to enter the transfer portal as did UCLA freshman quarterback Dante Moore.
USC's Bronny James cleared by doctors for return to basketball 4 months after cardiac arrest
Bronny James has been cleared by doctors for a full return to basketball four months after suffering a cardiac arrest, and the Southern California freshman is expected to make his collegiate debut soon.
Shohei Ohtani voted major leagues' top designated hitter for third straight year
Shohei Ohtani was voted the majors' best designated hitter and joined David Ortiz as the only players to win the award three years in a row.
Stamp honoring UCLA's John Wooden to be released in 2024
A limited-edition stamp honoring the late UCLA basketball coach John Wooden will go on sale early next year.
Buffalo Bills' Von Miller turns himself in on domestic violence charge
Police say Miller got into a verbal argument with a pregnant woman that escalated to assault.
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Did a 2018 memo outlining potential freeway fire hazards get ignored?
Caltrans engineers warned the department about the possibility of fires raging under freeways if flammable materials were allowed to be stored there. However, it appears these guidelines may have been ignored.
KCAL Investigates: Stabbing that went unreported for hours raises concerns about school safety
A stabbing at an LAUSD school that went unreported for hours has raised concerns about student's safety.
KCAL News investigation prompts Metro board to make safety changes at stations
A KCAL News investigation, which revealed dangerous and toxic conditions at several Metro stations across Los Angeles County, where potentially deadly traces of drugs were found left behind, has prompted the Metro board to pass a mandate requiring cleaning and disinfecting to promote the safety of travelers. David Goldstein reports.
KCAL Investigates: How "structural racism" affects school funding
KCAL News senior reporter Ross Palombo shows how race, ethnicity and wealth affect the quality of schools in California.
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Tony Award winner Audra McDonald named 135th Rose Parade grand marshal
Six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald was named the 2024 Tournament of Roses grand marshal on Friday, December 1.
405 Freeway express lanes now open in Orange County
Orange County Transportation Authority officials are celebrating the opening of express lanes on the 405 Freeway from Costa Mesa to the 605 Freeway.
Sandra Day O'Connor, first woman on the Supreme Court, dies at 93
Sandra Day O'Connor was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court by President Ronald Reagan in 1981, and she retired in 2006.
George Santos expelled from Congress in historic House vote
Rep. George Santos is just the sixth House member in U.S. history to be expelled and the first in more than 20 years.
58-year-old man arrested for hit-and-run death of South LA woman
Police arrested a 58-year-old man for allegedly running over and killing a 63-year-old woman in South Los Angeles.
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Tony Award winner Audra McDonald named 135th Rose Parade grand marshal
Six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald was named the 2024 Tournament of Roses grand marshal on Friday, December 1.
405 Freeway express lanes now open in Orange County
Orange County Transportation Authority officials are celebrating the opening of express lanes on the 405 Freeway from Costa Mesa to the 605 Freeway.
58-year-old man arrested for hit-and-run death of South LA woman
Police arrested a 58-year-old man for allegedly running over and killing a 63-year-old woman in South Los Angeles.
Deputies to host Christmas event for severely disabled foster children
Los Angeles County deputies are hosting a Christmas event this Sunday to help foster children with severe disabilities.
Homeless woman arrested for murder of social justice advocate Michael Latt, son of Hollywood film producer
A 36-year-old homeless Los Angeles woman has been arrested for allegedly breaking into Michael Latt's Miracle Mile home and fatally shooting him.
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Hidden Air Tags help investigators find serial plant thief
Hidden Air Tags helped investigators track down a plant thief accused of stealing $8,000 worth of items.
Marine pleads guilty to firebombing of Planned Parenthood in 2022
Chance Brannon, a former Camp Pendleton Marine, has pleaded guilty to federal charges for his role in a firebombing attack on a Planned Parenthood clinic in Costa Mesa in 2022 as well as planning an attack on Dodger Stadium.
Newport Beach police investigate claim that OKC Thunder player of improper relationship with minor
Newport Beach police Sgt. Steve Oberon said they are "actively seeking additional information related to these allegations and pursuing all leads and evidence to obtain the facts of the case."
Mother accused of drowning 9-year-old daughter in bathtub
A Westminster mother is accused of drowning her 9-year-old daughter in a bathtub. Prosecutors said the girl used a wheelchair and could not speak.
Controversial homeless services center receives new contract
Orange County's Board of Supervisors renewed the contract of a homeless services center in Santa Ana, much to the dismay of some residents.
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Temecula's ban on critical race theory and gender notification policy faces legal challenges
Parents, students and teacher from Temecula sued their school district after the board approved a gender notification policy and a so-called ban on teaching critical race theory.
San Bernardino officer caught on camera beating a suspect
A San Bernardino officer was caught on camera beating a pursuit suspect after a violent crash.
Riverside's School for the Deaf football team wins consecutive state titles
Despite several seniors graduating last year, the California School for the Deaf in Riverside rallied to capture their second consecutive CIF championship for Division 1 over the weekend.
Firefighters knock down 2 fires at commercial buildings in San Bernardino
Firefighters knocked down two fires in San Bernardino overnight.
Cudahy man arrested for threatening Fontana city official with racial slurs and sexual violence
Police said Edwin Banuelos confessed to the charges and blamed his actions on social media influences.
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Did a 2018 memo outlining potential freeway fire hazards get ignored?
Caltrans engineers warned the department about the possibility of fires raging under freeways if flammable materials were allowed to be stored there. However, it appears these guidelines may have been ignored.
KCAL Investigates: Stabbing that went unreported for hours raises concerns about school safety
A stabbing at an LAUSD school that went unreported for hours has raised concerns about student's safety.
KCAL News investigation prompts Metro board to make safety changes at stations
A KCAL News investigation, which revealed dangerous and toxic conditions at several Metro stations across Los Angeles County, where potentially deadly traces of drugs were found left behind, has prompted the Metro board to pass a mandate requiring cleaning and disinfecting to promote the safety of travelers. David Goldstein reports.
KCAL Investigates: How "structural racism" affects school funding
KCAL News senior reporter Ross Palombo shows how race, ethnicity and wealth affect the quality of schools in California.
KCAL News Investigates: LA Mayor Karen Bass proposes changes to Metro stations to make them safer
Following a KCAL News investigation, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass proposed new changes to make Metro train stations safer.
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Sandra Day O'Connor, first woman on the Supreme Court, dies at 93
Sandra Day O'Connor was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court by President Ronald Reagan in 1981, and she retired in 2006.
George Santos expelled from Congress in historic House vote
Rep. George Santos is just the sixth House member in U.S. history to be expelled and the first in more than 20 years.
Govs. Ron DeSantis, Gavin Newsom face off in unusual debate
Florida's Ron DeSantis, a GOP presidential candidate, took on California's Gavin Newsom, who is a Biden surrogate and not a 2024 candidate, in a debate moderated by Fox's Sean Hannity.
EPA proposes rule to replace lead water pipes in U.S. within 10 years
The agency said tighter standards would improve IQ scores in children and reduce high blood pressure and heart disease in adults.
Henry Kissinger, influential and controversial diplomat, dies at age 100
Henry Kissinger, known for his practice of "realpolitik," was credited with helping thaw relations between the U.S. and China. But he was also accused of alleged war crimes.
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Sandra Day O'Connor, first woman on the Supreme Court, dies at 93
Sandra Day O'Connor was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court by President Ronald Reagan in 1981, and she retired in 2006.
George Santos expelled from Congress in historic House vote
Rep. George Santos is just the sixth House member in U.S. history to be expelled and the first in more than 20 years.
Govs. Ron DeSantis, Gavin Newsom face off in unusual debate
Florida's Ron DeSantis, a GOP presidential candidate, took on California's Gavin Newsom, who is a Biden surrogate and not a 2024 candidate, in a debate moderated by Fox's Sean Hannity.
Henry Kissinger, influential and controversial diplomat, dies at age 100
Henry Kissinger, known for his practice of "realpolitik," was credited with helping thaw relations between the U.S. and China. But he was also accused of alleged war crimes.
Rosalynn Carter honored in service attended by Jimmy Carter
Former President Jimmy Carter, who turned 99 last month, was in attendance, watching family and friends pay tribute to former first lady Rosalynn Carter.
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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.
On Your Side: Who needs a will, and how do you create one?
Fewer than a third of Americans have a will. Experts say that could lead to confusion and money loss when someone dies without one. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has expert tips on who needs a will and how to create one.
The best Mega Millions strategies, according to a Harvard statistician
Choosing random numbers increases your chances of not having to split the prize money should you win.
Bank offers seniors advance on Social Security payments
A new online bank is catering to seniors and advertising an advance on monthly Social Security payments, without any extra fees or charges. Kristine Lazar takes a look.
On Your Side: Biden Administration targets 'junk fees'
The Biden Administration wants to trash so-called "junk fees," and has spent the past year slowly chipping away at them. But will the president's efforts really help consumers? On Your Side's Kristine Lazar takes a look.
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Biden's limit on drug industry middlemen backfires, pharmacists say
A federal rule taking effect Jan. 1 was intended to stop abuses by pharmacy benefit managers, but some pharmacists say it's making things worse.
Multiple brands of dog food recalled as FDA warns of salmonella risks
Three different dog food brands have been recalled in recent week because of bacteria that can sicken pets and humans who handle the food.
Meta sued by states claiming Instagram and Facebook harm children
The social media company has hidden the dangers of its platforms from the public with profit in mind, dozens of attorneys general allege.
Newsom signs bill advancing universal health care, vetoes insulin price cap
On Saturday Gov. Newsom announced the approval of Senate Bill 770, introduced by Sen. Scott Wiener (D-SF) which advances steps toward securing universal health coverage in California.
Kaiser workers end historic strike, but another may loom
Union coalition that led three-day walkout says employees may strike again unless health care giant addresses their concerns.
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San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler, who spent big in pursuit of a World Series title, dies at 63
Seidler, who grew up around the game as a third-generation member of the O'Malley family that used to own the Dodgers, died on Tuesday, the Padres announced. He was 63.
SAG-AFTRA board approves strike-ending deal as leaders tout money gains and AI rights
Board members from Hollywood's actors union have voted to approve the deal with studios that ended their strike after nearly four months.
Utah sues TikTok, alleging it lures children into addictive and destructive social media habits
Utah has become the latest state to sue TikTok, alleging the social media company is "baiting" children into addictive and unhealthy habits.
Numbers drawn for $1.55 billion Powerball jackpot after a long stretch without a winner
The numbers have been drawn for an estimated $1.55 billion Powerball jackpot that ranks as the world's fourth-largest lottery prize.
Newsom vetoes bill allowing Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes in California
A bill to allow Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes in California has been vetoed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, according to Assemblymember Matt Haney, who authored the legislation.
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Curry, Thompson come up big down the stretch, Warriors hold off Clippers 120-114
Stephen Curry scored 26 points to go with eight assists and seven rebounds, and the undermanned Golden State Warriors held off the Los Angeles Clippers 120-114.
Tom Wilson's first hat trick leads Washington Capitals past slumping Anaheim Ducks 5-4
Tom Wilson scored with 5:38 left to complete his first career hat trick in his 700th game, and the Washington Capitals extended the Anaheim Ducks' losing streak to eight with a 5-4 victory.
Andrews banks in winner with 3.2 seconds left, scores 17, UCLA edges Riverside 66-65
Dylan Andrews scored 17 points, including a driving layup with 3.2 seconds left, and UCLA, minus coach Mick Cronin who missed the game with COVID, pulled out a 66-65 win over UC Riverside.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 33 as Thunder beat Lakers 133-110
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 133-110.
UCLA QB Dante Moore announces plans to enter transfer portal
Oregon State quarterback DJ Uiagalelei and his former high school and college teammate in Clemson receiver Beaux Collins announced plans to enter the transfer portal as did UCLA freshman quarterback Dante Moore.
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Shane MacGowan, longtime frontman of The Pogues, dies at 65
Singer-songwriter Shane MacGowan, the longtime front-man of The Pogues, died at the age of 65 surrounded by loved ones in Ireland, his family said.
Taylor Swift was Spotify's most-streamed artist in 2023
Taylor Swift was the most-streamed artist globally in 2023, according to Spotify Wrapped. Here's how you can find who you spent the most time with this year.
"Late Show" episodes canceled as Stephen Colbert recovers from surgery
Late night host Stephen Colbert is recovering from surgery for a ruptured appendix, he said on Monday.
Tiffany Haddish arrested on suspicion of DUI in Beverly Hills
Actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish was arrested Friday in Beverly Hills on suspicion of driving while impaired, authorities said.
Eagles troll Chiefs with Taylor Swift reference after big win
The team posted a picture of a green friendship bracelet that read "Eagles win" on Instagram following their 21-17 victory on Monday.
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Prancer’s Farm in Santa Paula: SoCal Spotlight
KCAL News reporter Sheba Turk is at Prancer's Farm where they are getting into the holiday spirit! They have Christmas trees to purchase, a petting zoo and many more family fun attractions.
Alex Biston's Morning Weather (December 1)
Cool and breezy Friday ahead. It will be sunny with temperatures in the 60s for most areas. A warming trend starts next week where temperatures will be rising to above average!
What to do this weekend in LA: Weekend Roundup
Michael Juliano, Time Out Los Angeles editor, shares LA events for the weekend: Rooftop Cinema Club DTLA, Craft Contemporary Holiday Marketplace, Enchanted at Descanso Gardens and Unique Market
Holiday train display in “Santa” Paula: SoCal Spotlight
The 16th annual Christmas Train Display at Santa Paula Odd Fellows Lodge 314 is one of Ventura County’s most popular events, offering plenty of fun for the whole family! The display will be open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday of December.
Dawn LaFreeda and Sharon Gless talk about their new documentary "Show Her the Money"
"Show Her the Money" is a feature length documentary pulling back the curtain on women in the venture capital world
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Roads closed for the Hollywood Christmas Parade
Here are the roads closed for the Hollywood Christmas Parade
Aftermath of Tropical Storm Hilary in Southern California
Although damage was minimal, some residents woke up Monday to flooded streets, fallen trees and other issues
Tropical Storm Hilary
Tropical Storm Hilary, which started the weekend as a Category 4 hurricane, has quickly moved up the coast of Southern California, bringing heavy rain, flooding and strong winds to the area. Here's a look at some photos from the notable weather event.
Wallex US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach
Thousands descended on Huntington Beach to watch their favorite surfers compete in the Wallex US Of Surfing, July 29 - Aug 6. Check out some photos from the first couple of days of the competition
JM Eagle LA Championship at Wilshire Country Club
Shots from the LPGA Tour's JM Eagle LA Championship at the Wilshire Country Club in Palos Verdes.
