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Producer says DHS considering reality game show for citizenship
The producer who pitched the show to the Department of Homeland Security said it would shorten the citizenship process "one lucky person of America's choosing."
Funeral home sued after giving Compton family the wrong corpse
Amentha Hunt and her family are suing a funeral home after workers misplaced her uncle's body.
Homeless man steals woman's car while she visits husband at UCLA Medical Center
Brittney Mickles-McQuirter said a homeless person stole her car while she visited her husband, who is battling cancer at the UCLA Medical Center.
2 kids arrested for series of burglaries in Long Beach, including Sweet Jill's Bakery
Police arrested a 13-year-old and a 12-year-old for a series of burglaries and vandalism in Long Beach.
Judge approves plan to depopulate Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall
A judge approved LA County Probation's plan to move more than 100 youth detainees out of the troubled Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall.
Burbank Catholic school teacher charged with sexual abuse of student
Dimitri Altobar, 33, pleaded not guilty to the five felony counts related to alleged sexual misconduct while teaching at St. Francis Xavier School.
Irvine police bust organized residential burglary ring
An Easter Sunday traffic stop by an Irvine police officer led to the investigation and arrests of four men and a woman.
2 people are dead in North Hollywood after stabbing and police shooting
Two people have died following a stabbing and police shooting in North Hollywood, LAPD said.
South Los Angeles billboard spotlights unsolved murders
The group Justice for Murdered Children hosted Friday's event, where the billboard is meant to be both a memorial and a call to action.
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FAIR Plan Fix: What are lawmakers doing to fix California's insurance and why is it taking so long?
FAIR plan problems are nothing new, but suddenly, everyone is paying attention to California's insurance crisis. Are we any closer to a fix? CBS News California investigates the flood of insurance-related bills in the aftermath of the L.A. fires and why it's taken so long for lawmakers to take action.
California wants fewer homeowners insured on the FAIR Plan. Data show the state's strategy may not be enough.
As more people in California lose private insurance, the state's FAIR plan is filling up with homes in places the industry itself has classified as low-risk for wildfire.
CA Insurance Commissioner to require more FAIR Plan transparency following CBS News California Investigation
The public is on the hook for the FAIR Plan's debt, but we don't have access to the FAIR Plan financials. Should that be legal? California's Insurance Commissioner says, "No." Now he's committing to fix it following a CBS News California Investigation. WATCH THE FULL INVESTIGATION HERE: California FAIR Plan secrets: Why the state's insurer of last resort is so secretive CONTINUING COVERAGE: Investigating California's Insurance Crisis
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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.
Mayor Bass believes LA is safer in wake of KCAL investigation and hydrant repairs
An investigation has found that hundreds of fire hydrants spanning throughout Los Angeles may be in need of repair despite being flagged by firefighters for maintenance as far back as a year ago. Ross Palombo reports.
Hollywood Hills neighbors raise concerns about homeless encampment fires
A KCAL News investigation has found a troubling connection between the county's homeless population and a growing amount of fire-related incidents in recent years. Ross Palombo reports.
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Canyon Lake | Look At This!
Desmond Shaw flies to Riverside County for tonight's Look At This!
Producer talks about the immigrant game show being considered by Homeland Security
The producer who pitched the show to the Department of Homeland Security said it would shorten the citizenship process "one lucky person of America's choosing." Tom Wait reports.
Compton family mortified after funeral home gives them the wrong corpse
A Compton family is suing a funeral home after workers misplaced their loved one's body and dressed another corpse in his clothing. Lauren Pozen reports.
2 kids arrested for series of burglaries in Long Beach
Police arrested two boys who were allegedly part of a group of kids behind a string of burglaries and vandalism in Long Beach. Gio Insignares reports.
Woman's car stolen at UCLA Medical Center while she visits husband during cancer treatements
A brazen car theft outside of the UCLA Medical Center in Santa Monica has left a pair of newlyweds rattled as they navigate through cancer treatments. Zach Boetto reports.
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Kelsey Plum scores 37 points as Sparks spoil Valkyries debut 84-67
Kelsey Plum scored 26 of her 37 points in the second half and the Los Angeles Sparks spoiled the first game in Golden State Valkyries history with an 84-67 victory Friday night.
Ohtani homers twice and drives in 6 runs on his bobblehead night in Dodgers' 19-2 rout of Athletics
Shohei Ohtani homered twice and drove in six runs on his bobblehead night, and the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the Athletics 19-2 on Thursday night to remain unbeaten in their last six series.
Dick's Sporting Goods to buy ailing Foot Locker for $2.4 billion
Foot Locker is the second major U.S. shoe company to be acquired in recent weeks as tariffs hit footwear industry.
LAFC spreads the wealth and uses the second half to throttle Seattle Sounders in 4-0 rout
LAFC had four-different players reach the back of the net and avenged an earlier-season loss to Seattle drubbing the Sounders 4-0.
Dodgers get homers from Ohtani, Pages, Kim and Muncy and rally past the Athletics 9-3
Pinch-hitter Miguel Rojas doubled in the go-ahead run in the sixth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers hit four home runs to rally past the Athletics 9-3.
Xander Bogaerts' 3-run homer in 1st inning propels Vásquez, Padres to 5-1 win over Angels
Xander Bogaerts hit a three-run homer in the first inning and Randy Vásquez pitched six innings of four-hit ball in the San Diego Padres' 5-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Dodgers call up top prospect Dalton Rushing and cut loose veteran catcher Austin Barnes
The Los Angeles Dodgers have called up top prospect Dalton Rushing and let veteran catcher Austin Barnes go.
Tai Baribo scores twice to help Union beat Galaxy for first time at home, 3-2
Tai Baribo scored two second-half goals, including the winner in stoppage time, and the Philadelphia Union rallied to beat the Los Angeles Galaxy for the first time at home with a 3-2 victory.
Hard-throwing Angels reliever Ben Joyce out for season after right shoulder surgery
Hard-throwing reliever Ben Joyce will miss the rest of the Los Angeles Angels' season after undergoing surgery on his right shoulder.
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Producer says DHS considering reality game show for citizenship
The producer who pitched the show to the Department of Homeland Security said it would shorten the citizenship process "one lucky person of America's choosing."
Funeral home sued after giving Compton family the wrong corpse
Amentha Hunt and her family are suing a funeral home after workers misplaced her uncle's body.
Homeless man steals woman's car while she visits husband at UCLA Medical Center
Brittney Mickles-McQuirter said a homeless person stole her car while she visited her husband, who is battling cancer at the UCLA Medical Center.
2 kids arrested for series of burglaries in Long Beach, including Sweet Jill's Bakery
Police arrested a 13-year-old and a 12-year-old for a series of burglaries and vandalism in Long Beach.
Judge approves plan to depopulate Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall
A judge approved LA County Probation's plan to move more than 100 youth detainees out of the troubled Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall.
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Producer says DHS considering reality game show for citizenship
The producer who pitched the show to the Department of Homeland Security said it would shorten the citizenship process "one lucky person of America's choosing."
Funeral home sued after giving Compton family the wrong corpse
Amentha Hunt and her family are suing a funeral home after workers misplaced her uncle's body.
Homeless man steals woman's car while she visits husband at UCLA Medical Center
Brittney Mickles-McQuirter said a homeless person stole her car while she visited her husband, who is battling cancer at the UCLA Medical Center.
2 kids arrested for series of burglaries in Long Beach, including Sweet Jill's Bakery
Police arrested a 13-year-old and a 12-year-old for a series of burglaries and vandalism in Long Beach.
Judge approves plan to depopulate Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall
A judge approved LA County Probation's plan to move more than 100 youth detainees out of the troubled Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall.
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Irvine police bust organized residential burglary ring
An Easter Sunday traffic stop by an Irvine police officer led to the investigation and arrests of four men and a woman.
Laguna Beach hotel faces backlash over private beach signs
The Coastal Act of 1976 bars private properties from blocking public access to beaches along the California coast.
Suspect steals Fountain Valley officer's gun before being shot to death
Bodycam shows police in Fountain Valley killing a man who stole an officer's gun in January.
Second arrest made in deadly Santa Ana shooting that left 13-year-old boy dead in 2024
The shooting happened back on June 5, 2024, leaving a 13-year-old boy dead and a 16-year-old boy with gunshot wounds.
Videos capture the return of Orange County mountain lion named "Newport"
Wildlife cameras have captured what appears to be the return of a mountain lion nicknamed "Newport," that was caught on camera creating chaos in Orange County three years ago.
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Victorville family pleads not guilty to child torture and abuse
Kenneth Key and Tina Marie Sheffield Key, both 60, and their daughter Katlynn Key, 23, are accused of torturing and abusing six children in San Bernardino County.
Three arrested, including teen, for shooting that left two wounded in Temecula
A man, woman and teenager were arrested in connection with a shooting that left two people hospitalized in Temecula in early May.
Brush fire burns nearly 30 acres before containment in Lake Elsinore
The blaze, which crews dubbed the Toro Fire, was first reported a little before 4:30 p.m. near El Toro Road and Lindell Road, located east of I-15, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.
Fontana man arrested in connection with deadly Pomona shooting
The shooting, which happened back on March 23, 2025, left 29-year-old Daniel Jimenez dead.
Three arrested for alleged torture and abuse of six Victorville children
San Bernardino County deputies arrested the three adults for "severe and prolonged abuse and neglect to six children."
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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.
LA councilwoman vows to get more funds for brush clearance after Palisades Fire
Councilwoman Traci Park vowed to get more resources for LAFD's brush clearance unit. Ross Palombo reports.
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.
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. Ross Palombo reports.
Lawmaker calls for state audit of LAUSD after fraud lawsuit from former superintendent
A Southern California lawmaker is calling for a state audit of LAUSD after a lawsuit claims it defrauded taxpayers of millions of dollars in funding.
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Ohtani homers twice and drives in 6 runs on his bobblehead night in Dodgers' 19-2 rout of Athletics
Shohei Ohtani homered twice and drove in six runs on his bobblehead night, and the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the Athletics 19-2 on Thursday night to remain unbeaten in their last six series.
Dick's Sporting Goods to buy ailing Foot Locker for $2.4 billion
Foot Locker is the second major U.S. shoe company to be acquired in recent weeks as tariffs hit footwear industry.
Waymo recalls 1,200 self-driving cars prone to hitting road barriers
Faulty software caused the autonomous vehicles to crash into chains, gates and other roadway barriers, safety regulators found.
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.
Jacob Wilson goes 4 for 5 with a pair of 2-run homers to lead A's over Dodgers 11-1
Rookie Jacob Wilson hit a pair of two-run homers and the Athletics pounded out a season-high 18 hits in beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 11-1 to open a three-game series.
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Gov. Newsom blames Trump policies for $12 billion California budget deficit
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced his revised $332 billion state spending proposal, revealing that California is facing a $12 billion budget deficit.
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.
20 states sue Trump administration over conditions on federal funds
A coalition of 20 state Democratic attorneys general filed two federal lawsuits on Tuesday, claiming that the Trump administration is threatening to withhold billions of dollars in transportation and disaster-relief funds.
Newsom promised universal health care. He didn't expect it to be so expensive.
Gov. Gavin Newsom dramatically expanded California's Medicaid program, but after six years in office, the Democrat is forced to contemplate deep cuts.
Gov. Gavin Newsom pushes California cities to implement bans against homeless encampments
The state is releasing a model ordinance that cities can use as a basis for their own local anti-encampment ordinances.
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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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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.
California offering $25 gift cards to encourage bird flu testing
California officials said bird flu testing has not stopped, despite social media rumors.
Bat found at park in Orange County tests positive for rabies
Orange County health officials on Wednesday warned the public after a bat that was found at a park last week tested positive for rabies.
Newsom OKs $2.8B to close California's Medicaid funding gap
The move will ensure coverage through June for 15 million people, including immigrants, who receive health care via the program.
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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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Kelsey Plum scores 37 points as Sparks spoil Valkyries debut 84-67
Kelsey Plum scored 26 of her 37 points in the second half and the Los Angeles Sparks spoiled the first game in Golden State Valkyries history with an 84-67 victory Friday night.
Ohtani homers twice and drives in 6 runs on his bobblehead night in Dodgers' 19-2 rout of Athletics
Shohei Ohtani homered twice and drove in six runs on his bobblehead night, and the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the Athletics 19-2 on Thursday night to remain unbeaten in their last six series.
Dick's Sporting Goods to buy ailing Foot Locker for $2.4 billion
Foot Locker is the second major U.S. shoe company to be acquired in recent weeks as tariffs hit footwear industry.
LAFC spreads the wealth and uses the second half to throttle Seattle Sounders in 4-0 rout
LAFC had four-different players reach the back of the net and avenged an earlier-season loss to Seattle drubbing the Sounders 4-0.
Dodgers get homers from Ohtani, Pages, Kim and Muncy and rally past the Athletics 9-3
Pinch-hitter Miguel Rojas doubled in the go-ahead run in the sixth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers hit four home runs to rally past the Athletics 9-3.
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Weezer bassist's wife shot by LAPD officers pleads not guilty to charges in Eagle Rock shooting
Shriner is due back in court on June 18, according to prosecutors.
Key moments from Cassie Ventura's testimony at Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial
Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-girlfriend, the singer Cassie Ventura, took the stand this week at his sex trafficking trial in New York City.
Kim Kardashian takes stand in Paris trial over 2016 armed robbery
Kim Kardashian took the witness stand at the Paris trial of 10 people who stand accused over a 2016 robbery in the French capital during which she was held at gunpoint.
Tory Lanez attacked in prison while serving time for shooting Megan Thee Stallion
Rapper Tory Lanez was hospitalized after he was attacked at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi, where he is serving his 10-year sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in 2020.
Who is Cassie Ventura? Key names in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial
As the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial unfolds in NYC, here's what to know about Cassie Ventura and other the key witnesses in the case.
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Canyon Lake | Look At This!
Desmond Shaw flies to Riverside County for tonight's Look At This!
Producer talks about the immigrant game show being considered by Homeland Security
The producer who pitched the show to the Department of Homeland Security said it would shorten the citizenship process "one lucky person of America's choosing." Tom Wait reports.
Compton family mortified after funeral home gives them the wrong corpse
A Compton family is suing a funeral home after workers misplaced their loved one's body and dressed another corpse in his clothing. Lauren Pozen reports.
2 kids arrested for series of burglaries in Long Beach
Police arrested two boys who were allegedly part of a group of kids behind a string of burglaries and vandalism in Long Beach. Gio Insignares reports.
Woman's car stolen at UCLA Medical Center while she visits husband during cancer treatements
A brazen car theft outside of the UCLA Medical Center in Santa Monica has left a pair of newlyweds rattled as they navigate through cancer treatments. Zach Boetto reports.
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Franklin Fire engulfs Malibu Canyon, causes smoke clouds through region
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Mountain Fire explodes in Ventura County amid strong Santa Ana winds
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
Remembering Chauncy Glover
KCAL News Anchor and three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died.
LA Dodgers World Series Celebration
Los Angeles comes out to celebrate the Boys in Blue two days after winning the 2024 World Series.
The Los Angeles Dodgers: 2024 World Series in Pictures
The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions after defeating the New York Yankees in game 5.
