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LeBron James breaks NBA's all-time scoring record
With 38,352 points heading into Tuesday night's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder, LeBron James needed just 36 points to break the longstanding all-time scoring record set by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
Vacations to take your family on during spring break
Spring break is right around the corner, and if you are still looking for a place to take your family — a new study may surprise you.
Biden pushes for unity in State of the Union as he speaks to divided Congress
Biden's calls for bipartisanship comes as a new CBS News poll released Tuesday showed many Americans are still anxious about inflation and the economy.
Source of explosions heard across the San Gabriel Valley remain a mystery
Some residents believe the mysterious explosions may have come from one of the nearby quarries.
Lakers fall to Thunder despite LeBron's record-setting night
LeBron James became the NBA's career scoring leader on a stepback jumper late in the third quarter, passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record during his 38-point performance in the Los Angeles Lakers' 133-130 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night.
Huntington Beach considers its display of the rainbow Pride flag
The city first hoisted the Pride flag on May 22, 2021, the birthday of former San Francisco supervisor and civil rights activist Harvey Milk.
Suspect hospitalized after being shot by police in Van Nuys
The incident occurred near Victory Boulevard and Tyrone Avenue just before 4 p.m.
Frank Vatrano's OT goal lifts Ducks over Blackhawks 3-2
Frank Vatrano scored 2:15 into overtime, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Tuesday night in a matchup of two of the NHL's worst teams.
Man in critical condition after being shot at bus stop in South LA; suspect at large
Officers arrived to find a man suffering from at least one gunshot wound after a car pulled up to the bus stop, with at least one occupant opening fire.
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Vacations to take your family on during spring break
Spring break is right around the corner, and if you are still looking for a place to take your family — a new study may surprise you. Joy Benedict reports.
Man in critical condition after being shot at bus stop in South LA
A man in his 50s remains in critical condition late Tuesday evening after he was shot while at a bus stop in South LA. The suspect remains at large.
Suspect hospitalized after being shot by LAPD officers in Van Nuys
New footage from the scene of the shooting shows the man fleeing from officers on a bicycle early Tuesday afternoon. The suspect is expected to recover after being shot twice by police.
Mysterious explosions rock residents across the San Gabriel Valley
The source of explosions heard across the San Gabriel Valley remain a mystery. Some residents believe the mysterious explosions may have come from one of the nearby quarries.
Pride flag in Huntington Beach raises controversy
Local leaders in Huntington Beach discussed whether or not the Pride flag should be able to fly outside city hall following a proposed ordinance from a councilman. Lesley Marin reports.
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Lakers fall to Thunder despite LeBron's record-setting night
LeBron James became the NBA's career scoring leader on a stepback jumper late in the third quarter, passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record during his 38-point performance in the Los Angeles Lakers' 133-130 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night.
Frank Vatrano's OT goal lifts Ducks over Blackhawks 3-2
Frank Vatrano scored 2:15 into overtime, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Tuesday night in a matchup of two of the NHL's worst teams.
LeBron James breaks NBA's all-time scoring record
With 38,352 points heading into Tuesday night's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder, LeBron James needed just 36 points to break the longstanding all-time scoring record set by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
Will LeBron replace Kareem as NBA scoring leader tonight?
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James could surpass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Tuesday night in a home game against the Oklahoma City Thunder to become the NBA's career scoring leader.
Tyler Seguin's shootout goal gives Stars 3-2 win over Ducks
Tyler Seguin scored Dallas' second shootout goal, and the Stars beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Monday night.
Clippers surge late, overcome Thomas' 47 to top Nets 124-116
Paul George scored 29 points, Kawhi Leonard added 24 and the Los Angeles Clippers overcame a career-high 47 points from Cam Thomas in his first start to beat the short-handed Brooklyn Nets 124-116 on Monday night.
Truex wins NASCAR's return to Los Angeles Coliseum
Martin Truex Jr. won NASCAR's return to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for its season-opening exhibition race — a Sunday night extravaganza in which the Wiz Khalifa halftime show might have been the most entertaining part of the event.
Kirk Cousins rallies NFC to 35-33 win over AFC in Pro Bowl
NFC coach Eli Manning wanted Cousins in that spot to decide the overall winner, and the Minnesota Vikings QB responded by throwing three touchdowns passes to rally the NFC to a 35-33 victory over the AFC in the Pro Bowl Games and end that conference's five-game losing streak.
Nets reportedly agree to trade Kyrie Irving to Dallas
Brooklyn would receive Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, a first-round draft pick and "multiple" second-round picks.
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California wage theft: Is the state following its own rules?
In a KCAL News investigation: What is owed, what employers are accused of doing, and how the state itself may have broken the law by letting this go on for far too long. Senior Reporter Ross Palombo has the shocking data and details.
KCAL News Investigates: Millions in LAUSD sanitizer goes to waste
More than a million dollars' worth of hand sanitizer purchased by the LAUSD to keep kids safe had to be disposed of because it's expiring. The issue was discovered by KCAL News Investigative Reporter David Goldstein.
Handcuffs in the hallways: Law enforcement in schools
In one school year, police arrested hundreds of elementary and middle school students in California. The state is above average when it comes to the chances of police arresting Black and Hispanic students, as well as students with disabilities.
EBT fraud sees nearly 4,000% increase in 2022
In 2021, the California Department of Social Services paid roughly $92,000 in fraud claims. By that time in 2022, they had already paid almost $3.8 million.
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LeBron James breaks NBA's all-time scoring record
With 38,352 points heading into Tuesday night's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder, LeBron James needed just 36 points to break the longstanding all-time scoring record set by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
Vacations to take your family on during spring break
Spring break is right around the corner, and if you are still looking for a place to take your family — a new study may surprise you.
Biden pushes for unity in State of the Union as he speaks to divided Congress
Biden's calls for bipartisanship comes as a new CBS News poll released Tuesday showed many Americans are still anxious about inflation and the economy.
Source of explosions heard across the San Gabriel Valley remain a mystery
Some residents believe the mysterious explosions may have come from one of the nearby quarries.
Lakers fall to Thunder despite LeBron's record-setting night
LeBron James became the NBA's career scoring leader on a stepback jumper late in the third quarter, passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record during his 38-point performance in the Los Angeles Lakers' 133-130 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night.
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Vacations to take your family on during spring break
Spring break is right around the corner, and if you are still looking for a place to take your family — a new study may surprise you.
Source of explosions heard across the San Gabriel Valley remain a mystery
Some residents believe the mysterious explosions may have come from one of the nearby quarries.
Suspect hospitalized after being shot by police in Van Nuys
The incident occurred near Victory Boulevard and Tyrone Avenue just before 4 p.m.
Man in critical condition after being shot at bus stop in South LA; suspect at large
Officers arrived to find a man suffering from at least one gunshot wound after a car pulled up to the bus stop, with at least one occupant opening fire.
LeBron James breaks NBA's all-time scoring record
With 38,352 points heading into Tuesday night's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder, LeBron James needed just 36 points to break the longstanding all-time scoring record set by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
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Vacations to take your family on during spring break
Spring break is right around the corner, and if you are still looking for a place to take your family — a new study may surprise you.
Huntington Beach considers its display of the rainbow Pride flag
The city first hoisted the Pride flag on May 22, 2021, the birthday of former San Francisco supervisor and civil rights activist Harvey Milk.
SoCal residents gather donations for people affected by Turkey's devastating earthquakes
For the last 24 hours, a van and 4 cars have been driving around Orange and Los Angeles Counties gathering donations for people impacted by Turkey's massive earthquakes.
How to make a passive income by renting out your pool, car or driveway
You already own it, so why not make money on it? Here are some ways people in Southern California are using their homes to make a little cash on the side.
Winning ticket for $747 million Powerball jackpot sold in Washington
Someone who bought a Powerball ticket in Washington just became a multi-millionaire.
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Vacations to take your family on during spring break
Spring break is right around the corner, and if you are still looking for a place to take your family — a new study may surprise you.
How to make a passive income by renting out your pool, car or driveway
You already own it, so why not make money on it? Here are some ways people in Southern California are using their homes to make a little cash on the side.
Winning ticket for $747 million Powerball jackpot sold in Washington
Someone who bought a Powerball ticket in Washington just became a multi-millionaire.
Deputies fatally shoot man in Moreno Valley
Family members say that the man was schizophrenic and undergoing a mental health crisis when the incident occurred.
Moreno Valley man arrested for Riverside fast food restaurant robberies
Gabriel Molina, 29, of Moreno Valley was arrested on suspicion of armed robbery, kidnapping to commit robbery, carjacking and assault with a deadly weapon after a series of Riverside fast food holdups.
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KCAL News Investigates: Millions in LAUSD sanitizer goes to waste
More than a million dollars' worth of hand sanitizer purchased by the LAUSD to keep kids safe had to be disposed of because it's expiring. The issue was discovered by KCAL News Investigative Reporter David Goldstein.
KCAL News investigates: Illegal trash dumping downtown
Our KCAL News investigation reveals how business owners downtown were using the homeless to avoid trash pickup fees. Downtown business owners say the city hasn't been doing anything to try to stop it.
California wage theft: Is the state following its own rules?
In a KCAL News investigation: What is owed, what employers are accused of doing, and how the state itself may have broken the law by letting this go on for far too long. Senior Reporter Ross Palombo has the shocking data and details.
Handcuffs in the hallways: Law enforcement in schools
In one school year, police arrested hundreds of elementary and middle school students in California. The state is above average when it comes to the chances of police arresting Black and Hispanic students, as well as students with disabilities.
EBT fraud sees nearly 4,000% increase in 2022
In 2021, the California Department of Social Services paid roughly $92,000 in fraud claims. By that time in 2022, they had already paid almost $3.8 million.
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Biden pushes for unity in State of the Union as he speaks to divided Congress
Biden's calls for bipartisanship comes as a new CBS News poll released Tuesday showed many Americans are still anxious about inflation and the economy.
IRS tells millions of Americans to hold off on tax filing
Tax agency said it is trying to determine whether tax rebates, issued in many states last year, count as income.
4 people taken to hospital after fire forces United flight to return to San Diego
The New Jersey-bound flight had to return to San Diego International Airport after the fire broke out.
Officials reveal size of suspected Chinese spy balloon that was shot down
A senior Biden administration official confirmed that the U.S. intelligence community believes the balloon was part of a surveillance program run by the People's Liberation Army.
In divided nation, Americans agree Biden should talk about economy
CBS News polling finds Americans with largely dour assessments of the state of the union, as President Biden prepares to deliver his State of the Union address Tuesday.
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Biden pushes for unity in State of the Union as he speaks to divided Congress
Biden's calls for bipartisanship comes as a new CBS News poll released Tuesday showed many Americans are still anxious about inflation and the economy.
Brandon Tsay honored during President Biden's State of the Union address
Brandon Tsay, 26, confronted and disarmed the Monterey Park shooter the night of his killing spree, preventing more deaths from occurring.
In divided nation, Americans agree Biden should talk about economy
CBS News polling finds Americans with largely dour assessments of the state of the union, as President Biden prepares to deliver his State of the Union address Tuesday.
Suspected Chinese spy balloon shot down off South Carolina coast
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said President Biden authorized the operation to shoot down the balloon.
Biden tells DNC that House Republicans "intend to destroy the progress we've made"
President Biden addressed the Democratic National Committee's winter meeting in Philadelphia.
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Tech Talk: Valentine's gifts
Let's be real, everybody wants something for Valentine's Day -- whether it's a simple handwritten note or a nice dinner. But even for the impossible-to-shop-for person who has everything, the latest tech gadgets always make for a great gift. Gift them the much-needed tech upgrade they deserve.
On Your Side: Credit card debt and high interest rates
With credit card interest rates at an all-time high, more and more Americans are in debt. And young adults are the most likely to have added to their credit card debt over the last year, according to Bankrate.
Experts offer advice on how you can prep for retirement from your smartphone
Joy Benedict gets the skinny from a number of financial advisors who suggest an array of apps that can help you prep for retirement from the comfort of your home.
U.S. tells owners to park old Hondas until air bags are fixed
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Friday issued a "Do Not Drive" advisory for 2001 through 2003 vehicles with Takata inflators that have a high possibility of exploding and hurling shrapnel in a crash.
On Your Side: Medical debt and your credit report
If you have medical debt, keep an eye on your credit report. A new federal law is bringing relief to some Americans whose credit was negatively impacted by medical bills.
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On Your Side: Medical debt and your credit report
If you have medical debt, keep an eye on your credit report. A new federal law is bringing relief to some Americans whose credit was negatively impacted by medical bills.
Food banks scramble as pandemic benefits end this month
Due to federal spending cuts to SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), known as CalFresh in California, food banks and pantries across the state are scrambling to stock up because benefits for low-income families are ending this month.
Biden administration plans to end COVID-19 emergency declarations May 11
Former President Trump first declared a national emergency on March 13, 2020.
Go-To Girlfriend: Coolest LA and OC brands you need to know about
The Go-To Girlfriend Lifestyle Expert Sadie Murray has the coolest L.A. and Orange County based brands you need to know about!
Sustainable shopping: Avoiding plastic, reducing waste
KCAL News Anchor Marci Gonzalez got a chance to see how some local stores are reimagining the way we shop.
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Regal theater locations shutting down: 6 in SoCal to close
Thirty-nine Regal movie theaters, including three in Los Angeles and Orange counties, will close as the chain's parent company goes through bankruptcy.
Vivienne Westwood, fashion designer and style icon, dies at 81
British fashion designer and style icon Vivienne Westwood has died aged 81, according to an official statement from her eponymous company.
3M plans to end manufacturing and use of PFAS by end of 2025
St. Paul-based 3M announced Tuesday that the company will stop the manufacturing and use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances - also known as "forever chemicals" - by the end of 2025.
EPA to consider tougher locomotive emissions rules
The Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday it will consider adopting stricter rules on locomotive emissions in response to concerns by California regulators.
Twitter slashes its staff as Musk era takes hold on platform
On Friday, Twitter laid off 7,500 workers, about 50% of its staff, just days after Elon Musk began his tenure as its new owner.
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Lakers fall to Thunder despite LeBron's record-setting night
LeBron James became the NBA's career scoring leader on a stepback jumper late in the third quarter, passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record during his 38-point performance in the Los Angeles Lakers' 133-130 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night.
Frank Vatrano's OT goal lifts Ducks over Blackhawks 3-2
Frank Vatrano scored 2:15 into overtime, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Tuesday night in a matchup of two of the NHL's worst teams.
LeBron James breaks NBA's all-time scoring record
With 38,352 points heading into Tuesday night's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder, LeBron James needed just 36 points to break the longstanding all-time scoring record set by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
Will LeBron replace Kareem as NBA scoring leader tonight?
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James could surpass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Tuesday night in a home game against the Oklahoma City Thunder to become the NBA's career scoring leader.
Tyler Seguin's shootout goal gives Stars 3-2 win over Ducks
Tyler Seguin scored Dallas' second shootout goal, and the Stars beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Monday night.
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Java With Jamie: Gabrielle Nevaeh Green
If you don't know her, your kids do. Gabrielle Nevaeh Green is a Nickelodeon star looking to change the world.
65th Annual Grammy Awards from Crypto.com Arena
A look at some of Sunday's most memorable moments from music's biggest night at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards.
Viola Davis' Grammy win for audiobook makes her an EGOT
The actor won a Grammy Award Sunday for best audio book, narration, and storytelling recording for her memoir "Finding Me."
Beyoncé surpasses the record for most Grammy wins of all time
With her fourth Grammy of the night, the singer surpassed the record set by the late Hungarian-British conductor Georg Solti for the most Grammy wins of all time.
Arnold Schwarzenegger involved in traffic collision in West LA with bicyclist
Actor and former California Governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, was involved in a traffic crash with a woman on a bicycle Sunday in West Los Angeles, according to police.
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Vacations to take your family on during spring break
Spring break is right around the corner, and if you are still looking for a place to take your family — a new study may surprise you. Joy Benedict reports.
Man in critical condition after being shot at bus stop in South LA
A man in his 50s remains in critical condition late Tuesday evening after he was shot while at a bus stop in South LA. The suspect remains at large.
Suspect hospitalized after being shot by LAPD officers in Van Nuys
New footage from the scene of the shooting shows the man fleeing from officers on a bicycle early Tuesday afternoon. The suspect is expected to recover after being shot twice by police.
Mysterious explosions rock residents across the San Gabriel Valley
The source of explosions heard across the San Gabriel Valley remain a mystery. Some residents believe the mysterious explosions may have come from one of the nearby quarries.
Pride flag in Huntington Beach raises controversy
Local leaders in Huntington Beach discussed whether or not the Pride flag should be able to fly outside city hall following a proposed ordinance from a councilman. Lesley Marin reports.
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65th Annual Grammy Awards from Crypto.com Arena
A look at some of Sunday's most memorable moments from music's biggest night at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards.
65th Grammy Awards - Red Carpet
The Grammys will be broadcast live from Los Angeles, starting at 8 p.m. ET Sunday, on CBS television stations and will stream live and on-demand on Paramount+.
The victims of the Monterey Park mass shooting
The men and women killed during the tragic Monterey Park mass shooting left behind sons, daughters and friends, all of whom continue to grieve their loved ones.
CHiPs For Kids 2022 Events
Photos from our CHiPs For Kids toy drive live broadcasts and events
Britain's royal line of succession
Immediately upon the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, her eldest son, Prince Charles, became the new king. Here is a look at who else is in line.
