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Carson facility accused of exposing employees to hazardous toxic chemical
The Carson facility allegedly failed to protect its employees from prolonged exposure to ethylene oxide, which is linked to cancer, reproductive harm and neurological damage.
Santa Monica hotelier accused of impersonating a firefighter
Prosecutors said Steve Farzam has allegedly impersonated first responders since 1999 and entered the Palisades Fire zone by using forged firefighter credentials.
Riverside County health officials confirm first fatal overdose of opioid used as animal tranquilizer
Carfentanil is a fentanyl derivative that is 100 times stronger than fentanyl and 10,000 times more potent than morphine, according to the United States Drug Enforcement Administration.
LA woman federally charged for allegedly making false claim she was kidnapped by ICE
The U.S. Department of Justice alleges the woman made false claims that she was kidnapped by federal agents.
Monsoonal moisture increases chance of thunderstorms in Southern California
Monsoonal moisture coming in from the east will increase the chance of thunderstorms in parts of Southern California.
Coffee With KCAL initiative is making its way to Koreatown
The Coffee With KCAL initiative is calling all residents in Koreatown to join the next event.
Suspect in killings of "American Idol" executive and her husband charged with murder, burglary
Raymond Boodarian of Encino has been charged with two counts of murder, along with one count of residential burglary with a person present.
KCAL News partners with Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles for school supply drive
The back-to-school supply drive will help meet the increasing needs of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles.
Disneyland turns 70: Here's a look at "The Happiest Place on Earth"
Celebrations include the opening of "Walt Disney – A Magical Life," a show featuring a lifelike animatronic of the company's founder.
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Who investigates fireworks explosions like the one in Esparto, California?
After what happened in Esparto and the large response that followed, CBS News California looked back at another large fireworks-related explosion in California to get an idea of how the investigation in Yolo County may develop.
California moves to set nation's first smoke damage insurance standard
The California Department of Insurance has commissioned a task force to develop a first-in-the-nation smoke damage standard that could be the blueprint for a national standard.
California launches investigation into State Farm's handling of claims following LA fires
In an exclusive interview with CBS News California Investigates, the California Insurance Commissioner announced a formal Market Conduct Examination of State Farm.
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Immigration arrests by the numbers | KCAL Investigates
Is Los Angeles really the most intense immigration enforcement spot in the country? Senior reporter Ross Palombo dives into the numbers from federal government's own data.
Troubling on-campus incident sparks concerns over LAUSD's move to defund police department | KCAL Investigates
Years after the Los Angeles Unified School District defunded its police department, a troubling event has once again sparked concerns that campuses are not as safe as they should be for students and their families.
LA city official vows to take action after KCAL News investigation into brush clearance after Palisa
KCAL News Investigates gets answers after senior reporter Ross Palombo uncovers serious concerns regarding brush clearance in the wake of the Palisades Fire.
KCAL News investigation uncovers brush issues in wake of Palisades Fire
A KCAL News Investigation has discovered dozens of parcels of lands in the Palisades Fire zone that presented fire danger due to overgrown brush, a problem that firefighters had been trying to fix for years.
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East LA family takes over taco stand to help their undocumented parents
The fear factor surrounding immigration raids in Southern California is having a huge impact on families and businesses. Luzdelia Caballero introduces us to the children of undocumented immigrants who stepped up to help their family.
Los Angeles woman charged for allegedly claiming she was kidnapped by immigration agents
Yuriana Julia Pelaez Calderon, 41, is charged in a federal criminal complaint with conspiracy and making false statements to federal officials. Rachel Kim reports.
Southern California transportation projects postponed after Trump administration pulls funding
Some major Southern California transportation projects have been postponed after the Trump administration pulls funding. Joy Benedict reports.
Curacao launches free program to help residents affected by immigration sweeps
The major retailer Curacao has launched a free program to help families affected by the immigration operations in Southern California. Michele Gile reports.
Rafu Shimpo moving out of Little Tokyo
It's the end of an era for the longest-running Japanese American newspaper in Southern California. KCAL's Rina Nakano reports on why Rafu Shimpo is moving its headquarters out of Little Tokyo.
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Two L.A. firefighters honored with Pat Tillman Award at ESPYs for response to January wildfires
Two Los Angeles-area firefighters were honored at the ESPYs Awards on Wednesday night, receiving the Pat Tillman Award for Service for their response to the devastating January wildfires.
Myrto Uzuni and Owen Wolff score goals, Austin beats Galaxy 2-1
Myrto Uzuni scored a goal in the 40th minute and added an assists, Owen Wolff scored his first goal of the season and Austin FC beat the LA 2-1 to snap the Galaxy's three-game home win streak.
LAFC beats Minnesota United 1-0
Denis Bouanga scored on a first-half penalty kick and Hugo Lloris made it stand up for his third straight clean sheet as Los Angeles FC edged Minnesota United 1-0.
National League wins All-Star Game in first-ever home run swing-off
Kyle Schwarber went 3 for 3 in the first All-Star Game home run swing-off to put the National League ahead 4-3 following a 6-6 tie in which the American League rallied from a six-run deficit.
LAFC defender Aaron Long out for the season, has surgery on ruptured left Achilles
Los Angeles FC defender Aaron Long will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery for a ruptured Achilles.
Seattle's Cal Raleigh wins 2025 Home Run Derby
Seattle's Cal Raleigh won his first All-Star Home Run Derby after leading the big leagues in long balls going into the break, defeating Tampa Bay's Junior Caminero 18-15 in the final round.
Freddie Freeman's bloop single in 11th starts winning rally as Dodgers beat Giants 5-2
Freddie Freeman blooped a single into shallow right-center with two outs in the 11th inning to score James Outman for the go-ahead run, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 5-2 for a winning series after snapping a season-worst, seven-game losing streak a day earlier.
Diamondbacks top Angels 5-1 to salvage final game of series
Jose Herrera hit a two-run double in a four-run fourth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks avoided a three-game sweep with a 5-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Jannik Sinner beats Carlos Alcaraz for first Wimbledon men's singles title
The match at Centre Court was the second-straight final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
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Carson facility accused of exposing employees to hazardous toxic chemical
The Carson facility allegedly failed to protect its employees from prolonged exposure to ethylene oxide, which is linked to cancer, reproductive harm and neurological damage.
Santa Monica hotelier accused of impersonating a firefighter
Prosecutors said Steve Farzam has allegedly impersonated first responders since 1999 and entered the Palisades Fire zone by using forged firefighter credentials.
Riverside County health officials confirm first fatal overdose of opioid used as animal tranquilizer
Carfentanil is a fentanyl derivative that is 100 times stronger than fentanyl and 10,000 times more potent than morphine, according to the United States Drug Enforcement Administration.
LA woman federally charged for allegedly making false claim she was kidnapped by ICE
The U.S. Department of Justice alleges the woman made false claims that she was kidnapped by federal agents.
Monsoonal moisture increases chance of thunderstorms in Southern California
Monsoonal moisture coming in from the east will increase the chance of thunderstorms in parts of Southern California.
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Carson facility accused of exposing employees to hazardous toxic chemical
The Carson facility allegedly failed to protect its employees from prolonged exposure to ethylene oxide, which is linked to cancer, reproductive harm and neurological damage.
Santa Monica hotelier accused of impersonating a firefighter
Prosecutors said Steve Farzam has allegedly impersonated first responders since 1999 and entered the Palisades Fire zone by using forged firefighter credentials.
Riverside County health officials confirm first fatal overdose of opioid used as animal tranquilizer
Carfentanil is a fentanyl derivative that is 100 times stronger than fentanyl and 10,000 times more potent than morphine, according to the United States Drug Enforcement Administration.
LA woman federally charged for allegedly making false claim she was kidnapped by ICE
The U.S. Department of Justice alleges the woman made false claims that she was kidnapped by federal agents.
Monsoonal moisture increases chance of thunderstorms in Southern California
Monsoonal moisture coming in from the east will increase the chance of thunderstorms in parts of Southern California.
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Father of U.S. Marines in Orange County released from ICE processing center
Immigration agents arrested Narcisco Barranco, the father of three U.S. Marines, in Orange County last month.
Pedestrian struck and killed by suspected DUI driver in Huntington Beach
The crash happened at around 6 p.m. near Brookhurst Street and Crailet Drive, police said.
New UCLA study suggests world's heat waves are intensifying, getting longer
A study released by UCLA on Monday suggests that the world's heat waves are not only increasing in frequency but getting longer and more intense.
One teen killed, one wounded after shooting in Orange County
It happened at around 2 p.m. on Saturday in the 11000 block of Court Street of Stanton, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Department.
Rancho Fire prompts evacuations in Laguna Beach
Authorities issued evacuation orders to some Laguna Beach residents after a brush fire started near homes.
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Riverside County nurse arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting unconscious patient
Investigators found that the nurse, a 40-year-old Lake Elsinore man, was employed at multiple Riverside County hospitals.
Man arrested after deadly road rage shooting in Menifee
Police said that the incident began on northbound lanes of the 15 Freeway before continuing to the intersection of Haun and Scott roads in Menifee.
Family members of missing Rancho Cucamonga man believe he was kidnapped
As authorities continue searching for the 74-year-old Rancho Cucamonga man missing since May, family members now believe that he was likely kidnapped by someone.
Firefighters say Riverside brush fire that nearly burned homes was started by illegal fireworks
Firefighters say that a fire that nearly spread to homes in Riverside over the weekend was started by illegal fireworks.
Chino residents oppose proposal that would turn longtime strawberry field into mixed-use development
A sprawling field of what once housed rows and rows of strawberries could soon be slated for a new mixed-use development in Chino, drawing some vocal opposition from residents.
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Immigration arrests by the numbers | KCAL Investigates
Is Los Angeles really the most intense immigration enforcement spot in the country? Senior reporter Ross Palombo dives into the numbers from federal government's own data.
Does LA have the most immigration arrests in the country?
Senior reporter Ross Palombo dives in the numbers from ICE's own data, obtained through the Data Deportation Project.
Troubling on-campus incident sparks concerns over LAUSD's move to defund police department
Years after the Los Angeles Unified School District defunded its police department, a troubling event has once again sparked concerns that campuses are not as safe as they should be for students and their families.
Troubling on-campus incident sparks concerns over LAUSD's move to defund police department
Years after the Los Angeles Unified School District defunded its police department, a troubling event has once again sparked concerns that campuses are not as safe as they should be for students and their families.
Troubling on-campus incident sparks concerns over LAUSD's move to defund police department | KCAL Investigates
Years after the Los Angeles Unified School District defunded its police department, a troubling event has once again sparked concerns that campuses are not as safe as they should be for students and their families.
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"Pretty Little Baby" singer Connie Francis dies at age 87
Connie Francis was a wholesome pop star of the 1950s and '60s whose personal life was filled with heartbreak and tragedy.
LAFC beats Minnesota United 1-0
Denis Bouanga scored on a first-half penalty kick and Hugo Lloris made it stand up for his third straight clean sheet as Los Angeles FC edged Minnesota United 1-0.
National League wins All-Star Game in first-ever home run swing-off
Kyle Schwarber went 3 for 3 in the first All-Star Game home run swing-off to put the National League ahead 4-3 following a 6-6 tie in which the American League rallied from a six-run deficit.
Trump admin. releases 2,000 California National Guard members from L.A. duty
The Trump administration is releasing thousands of California National Guard troops from a federal mission in Los Angeles.
John MacArthur, influential evangelical preacher, dies at 86
The Rev. John MacArthur, longtime pastor of the Grace Community Church in the Los Angeles area, has died at the age of 86.
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Trump admin. releases 2,000 California National Guard members from L.A. duty
The Trump administration is releasing thousands of California National Guard troops from a federal mission in Los Angeles.
ICE says many in immigration detention no longer qualify for bond hearings
The Trump administration has dramatically curtailed the ability for those facing deportation to be released from immigration detention.
Before Butler, Secret Service denied requests to bolster Trump's security, report says
"This report reveals a disturbing pattern of communication failures and negligence that culminated in a preventable tragedy," Sen. Rand Paul wrote in the report.
Trump says he is considering revoking Rosie O'Donnell's U.S. citizenship
President Trump and Rosie O'Donnell have criticized each other publicly for years, an often bitter back-and-forth that predates Mr. Trump's involvement in politics.
Trump announces 30% tariffs against Mexico, EU to begin on Aug. 1
President Trump announced on social media that he is levying 30% tariffs against Mexico and the European Union. They are set to begin on Aug. 1.
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California man pleads guilty to scamming DoorDash out of $2.5M
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
California bill seeks to create "hospitality zones" with 4 a.m. last call
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
Proposal seeks to improve cleanup of abandoned shopping carts in California
A proposal brought on by Northern California lawmaker is seeking to improve the process of cleaning up abandoned shopping carts in the state, which are often a source of blight on streets and waterways.
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.
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Loma Linda Children's Hospital doctors note spike in Valley Fever cases
Health officials at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital say that they have noticed a spike in pediatric cases of Valley Fever in recent months.
RFK Jr. removes every member of CDC vaccine advisory committee
The Health and Human Services secretary said he is "retiring" all 17 members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices, which helps set recommendations for vaccines.
Health expert calls Trump's medical research cuts "reckless destruction"
Dr. Timothy Johnson says that by cutting more than $1.8 billion in grants from the National Institutes of Health, the Trump administration risks destroying America's medical research infrastructure and prompting a "brain drain" of scientists to other countries.
LA County Public Health introduces Community Health Stations with free medical supplies
Some of the free supplies being provided include at-home COVID-19 test kits, condoms, fentanyl test strips and naloxone.
LA County resident tests positive for measles after Texas trip
A Los Angeles County resident tested positive for measles after traveling to Texas, according to the Department of Public Health.
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California man pleads guilty to scamming DoorDash out of $2.5M
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes pausing immigrant health care coverage expansion
Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a pause to the enrollment of more low-income immigrants without legal status for state-funded health care benefits in 2026 as California faces a steep budget deficit.
California will sue to stop Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs: "No other state will be more impacted"
California is filing a lawsuit to challenge President Donald Trump's tariffs, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.
State seems receptive to State Farm's emergency rate hike request
At an Oakland hearing Tuesday, attorneys for State Farm Insurance made their case for an emergency rate hike that could impact insurance rates for millions of Californians.
California bill seeks to create "hospitality zones" with 4 a.m. last call
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
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Two L.A. firefighters honored with Pat Tillman Award at ESPYs for response to January wildfires
Two Los Angeles-area firefighters were honored at the ESPYs Awards on Wednesday night, receiving the Pat Tillman Award for Service for their response to the devastating January wildfires.
Myrto Uzuni and Owen Wolff score goals, Austin beats Galaxy 2-1
Myrto Uzuni scored a goal in the 40th minute and added an assists, Owen Wolff scored his first goal of the season and Austin FC beat the LA 2-1 to snap the Galaxy's three-game home win streak.
LAFC beats Minnesota United 1-0
Denis Bouanga scored on a first-half penalty kick and Hugo Lloris made it stand up for his third straight clean sheet as Los Angeles FC edged Minnesota United 1-0.
National League wins All-Star Game in first-ever home run swing-off
Kyle Schwarber went 3 for 3 in the first All-Star Game home run swing-off to put the National League ahead 4-3 following a 6-6 tie in which the American League rallied from a six-run deficit.
LAFC defender Aaron Long out for the season, has surgery on ruptured left Achilles
Los Angeles FC defender Aaron Long will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery for a ruptured Achilles.
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Disneyland turns 70: Here's a look at "The Happiest Place on Earth"
Celebrations include the opening of "Walt Disney – A Magical Life," a show featuring a lifelike animatronic of the company's founder.
"Pretty Little Baby" singer Connie Francis dies at age 87
Connie Francis was a wholesome pop star of the 1950s and '60s whose personal life was filled with heartbreak and tragedy.
2025 Emmy nominations are announced: See the full list
"Severance," "The White Lotus," "The Studio" and "Hacks" are among the shows that earned top nominations for the 77th annual Primetime Emmy Awards as the 2025 nominees were announced Tuesday morning.
Trump says he is considering revoking Rosie O'Donnell's U.S. citizenship
President Trump and Rosie O'Donnell have criticized each other publicly for years, an often bitter back-and-forth that predates Mr. Trump's involvement in politics.
Sean "Diddy" Combs gets standing ovation in prison, lawyer says
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyer says the music mogul got a standing ovation from fellow prisoners when he returned to the federal lockup in Brooklyn after the verdict.
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East LA family takes over taco stand to help their undocumented parents
The fear factor surrounding immigration raids in Southern California is having a huge impact on families and businesses. Luzdelia Caballero introduces us to the children of undocumented immigrants who stepped up to help their family.
Los Angeles woman charged for allegedly claiming she was kidnapped by immigration agents
Yuriana Julia Pelaez Calderon, 41, is charged in a federal criminal complaint with conspiracy and making false statements to federal officials. Rachel Kim reports.
Southern California transportation projects postponed after Trump administration pulls funding
Some major Southern California transportation projects have been postponed after the Trump administration pulls funding. Joy Benedict reports.
Curacao launches free program to help residents affected by immigration sweeps
The major retailer Curacao has launched a free program to help families affected by the immigration operations in Southern California. Michele Gile reports.
Rafu Shimpo moving out of Little Tokyo
It's the end of an era for the longest-running Japanese American newspaper in Southern California. KCAL's Rina Nakano reports on why Rafu Shimpo is moving its headquarters out of Little Tokyo.
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Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
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.
