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Mayor Bass gives update on recovery efforts 1 month after wildfires started
At a news conference Friday morning, Mayor Karen Bass will provide an update on the recovery and rebuilding process taking place across Los Angeles.
Rain continues in Southern California before drier conditions develop heading into weekend
The Los Angeles area continues to receive "beneficial rain" as an atmospheric river lingers over the region. Another storm is expected to develop next week.
3 people dead after crash on 91 Freeway in Buena Park
Three people are dead after a crash on the eastbound 91 Freeway in Buena Park.
How an iron gate empowered an Altadena family to persevere after the Eaton Fire
After losing nearly everything in the Eaton Fire, an iron gate amid the rubble of their Altadena home granted a grieving couple the strength to keep going.
LA County deputy faces 10 years in federal prison for excessive force conviction
Trevor James Kirk threw a woman to the ground before pepper spraying her face while she pinned her to the ground, according to the Justice Department.
Covina behavioral therapist arrested in alleged molestation case
Covina police said the suspect worked for a mental health clinic focused on helping children.
After visiting Palisades, Kamala Harris calls for changes to adapt to CA wildfires
While visiting a shelter for wildfire survivors in Westwood, former Vice President Kamala Harris said Thursday an increasingly longer California fire season is requiring leaders think about how they can "do better" in handling the natural disasters.
Rev. Al Sharpton leads memorial service for Eaton Fire victims
Civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton led a memorial service for Eaton Fire victims to call on leaders to support the historic Black neighborhoods in Altadena.
LA County DA charges 24-year-old man in death of local activist
The victim, 28-year-old Amanda Torres, was trying to protect her brother, according to the LA County District Attorney.
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How to help those affected by wildfires | KCAL Cares
KCAL Cares and the American Red Cross have partnered to support our communities in crisis.
KCAL News sets up Southern California wildfires tip line
As Southern California navigates the lasting impacts of wildfire, the KCAL News and CBS Los Angeles team wants to hear from you.
KCAL News announces Rebuilding SoCal initiative
KCAL News has launched an initiative called "Rebuilding SoCal," a commitment to cover that process every step of the way, helping people both come to terms with the loss and begin again following the devastating wildfires.
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California Senate Insurance Committee finally has a leader amid corruption probe
As California faces the largest insurance crisis in the state's history, there is still no leader of the state Senate Insurance Committee. Half committee members are new to the committee, the committee staff is new, and arguably, the most experienced and qualified person in the Senate to lead this committee is embroiled in a federal corruption investigation.
"American Nightmare" victims help get Matthew Muller to confess to more crimes
In an exclusive interview with CBS News California, Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn took us through the timeline of Matthew Muller's crimes that they helped solve and detailed how it took a decade, a documentary, a small-town chief, and a rural district attorney to get anyone to listen.
Do Newsom's wildfire "fact checks" align with the facts? A breakdown.
CBS News Confirmed checked Gov. Newsom's "fact checks" on the L.A.-area fires and found that although many were correct, a few omitted crucial context. Here's what we know.
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New criticism over the handling of the Southern California wildfires
More issues over how the Los Angeles fire chief, mayor and the city are handling the deadly wildfires and it's who it may be coming from that's raising eyebrows. Senior Reporter Ross Palombo has the story that you'll only see on KCAL News.
KCAL News Investigates: A year in investigations
Ross Palombo takes us through a year's worth of KCAL News Investigations.
A KCAL News Investigation looks into LAUSD attendance records, and are they accurately reported?
Ross Palombo investigates possible attendance fraud, where marking students present when they're not actually in class, could be affecting an even larger amount of LAUSD schools than first thought.
Where does your plastic Starbucks cup end up when it's recycled? | KCAL Investigates
Is your recycled Starbucks cup ending up where you expected? A KCAL News investigation says that it probably isn't. Ross Palombo takes a deeper look at the problem.
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A look at fire recovery areas during Friday’s rain
Kara Finnstrom reports from Altadena while Rick Montanez is in the Pacific Palisades
Amber Lee's 5 a.m. forecast | NEXT Weather
The atmospheric river brought beneficial rain to Southern California. Rain will begin to decrease throughout the afternoon. A warming trend will develop heading into the weekend.
How an iron gate empowered an Altadena family to persevere after the Eaton Fire
After losing nearly everything in the Eaton Fire, an iron gate amid the rubble of their Altadena home granted a grieving couple the strength to keep going. Pat Harvey reports.
NAACP hosts resource fair for Eaton Fire victims
The NAACP and civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton gathered Eaton Fire victims to help them through the recovery process. Nicole Comstock reports.
Much-needed rain returns to Southern California
Rainy weather returned to Southern California.
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Lakers land center Mark Williams in trade with Hornets for Knecht and Reddish: reports
The Los Angeles Lakers are acquiring center Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets in a trade for rookie Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish and two draft picks, a person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press.
Fiala scores twice, Kings keeps rolling in 6-3 win over Canadiens
Kevin Fiala had two goals, Warren Foegele scored on a penalty shot, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Montreal Canadiens 6-3.
Baseball star Ohtani's ex-interpreter to appear in court for sentencing in betting case
The former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani is expected to be sentenced for bank and tax fraud.
Top-ranked UCLA sets school record with 22nd straight win in 65-52 victory over No. 8 Ohio State
Lauren Betts had 19 points and 14 rebounds, Gabriela Jaquez scored 17 and top-ranked UCLA pulled away from No. 8 Ohio State in the fourth quarter for a 65-52 victory on Wednesday night.
Rams announced as one of two teams to play in NFL's first ever regular season game in Australia
The Rams will be the home team when they face off against an unannounced team in Melbourne, Australia in 2026 for the NFL's first ever regular season game in the country.
No. 7 USC women bounce back from loss to Iowa by defeating Wisconsin 86-64
Kiki Iriafen scored 15 points to lead a balanced attack as No. 7 Southern California bounced back from a rare loss and never trailed in an 86-64 victory over Wisconsin on Wednesday.
Luka Dončić could make his Lakers debut as early as Saturday, coach JJ Redick says
Coach JJ Redick says Luka Dončić could make his debut with the Los Angeles Lakers this weekend.
Los Angeles Angels extend their lease at Anaheim's Angel Stadium through 2032
The team and the city of Anaheim, which owns the stadium, announced the decision Wednesday to extend the Angels' stay at the ballpark they have called home since 1966.
Trump signs order that will ban transgender athletes from women's sports
The issue was a political lightning rod during the 2024 campaign, with Republicans spending tens of millions of dollars on ads focusing on transgender rights issues.
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Mayor Bass gives update on recovery efforts 1 month after wildfires started
At a news conference Friday morning, Mayor Karen Bass will provide an update on the recovery and rebuilding process taking place across Los Angeles.
Rain continues in Southern California before drier conditions develop heading into weekend
The Los Angeles area continues to receive "beneficial rain" as an atmospheric river lingers over the region. Another storm is expected to develop next week.
3 people dead after crash on 91 Freeway in Buena Park
Three people are dead after a crash on the eastbound 91 Freeway in Buena Park.
How an iron gate empowered an Altadena family to persevere after the Eaton Fire
After losing nearly everything in the Eaton Fire, an iron gate amid the rubble of their Altadena home granted a grieving couple the strength to keep going.
LA County deputy faces 10 years in federal prison for excessive force conviction
Trevor James Kirk threw a woman to the ground before pepper spraying her face while she pinned her to the ground, according to the Justice Department.
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Mayor Bass gives update on recovery efforts 1 month after wildfires started
At a news conference Friday morning, Mayor Karen Bass will provide an update on the recovery and rebuilding process taking place across Los Angeles.
Rain continues in Southern California before drier conditions develop heading into weekend
The Los Angeles area continues to receive "beneficial rain" as an atmospheric river lingers over the region. Another storm is expected to develop next week.
3 people dead after crash on 91 Freeway in Buena Park
Three people are dead after a crash on the eastbound 91 Freeway in Buena Park.
How an iron gate empowered an Altadena family to persevere after the Eaton Fire
After losing nearly everything in the Eaton Fire, an iron gate amid the rubble of their Altadena home granted a grieving couple the strength to keep going.
LA County deputy faces 10 years in federal prison for excessive force conviction
Trevor James Kirk threw a woman to the ground before pepper spraying her face while she pinned her to the ground, according to the Justice Department.
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San Clemente city leaders considering implementing border patrol cameras along coastline
The city of San Clemente could soon be monitored by border patrol cameras after claims that there have been increased panga landings on the shoreline to drop off migrants.
Legislators ask for year-round staffing for Cal Fire firefighters
Cal Fire firefighters currently operate on season employment, working nine months out of the year before they're laid off during the winter months, like January, when the Palisades and Eaton fires erupted.
Man struck and killed by motorcycle in Santa Ana
It happened at around 7 p.m. Saturday evening in the 1000 block of N. Euclid Street, police said.
Driver with three prior conviction arrested for deadly DUI crash in Dana Point
Deputies arrested the driver, who had three prior convictions, after they allegedly triggered a two-car crash that left one person dead and one hospitalized in Dana Point on Friday evening.
Investigation finds that pilot's door was open when small plane crashed into Fullerton warehouse
National Transportation Safety Board investigators say that the small plane had defects in a door that may have contributed to the crash on Jan. 2, 2025.
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Former Riverside County deputy pleads guilty to transporting over 100 pounds of fentanyl
A former Riverside County sheriff's deputy pleaded guilty to felony charges after he was caught transporting more than 100 pounds of fentanyl in late-2023.
Legislators ask for year-round staffing for Cal Fire firefighters
Cal Fire firefighters currently operate on season employment, working nine months out of the year before they're laid off during the winter months, like January, when the Palisades and Eaton fires erupted.
Man arrested for deadly shooting outside of Food 4 Less store in Indio
It happened at around 5:40 p.m. on Saturday at a Food-4-Less store located in the 82000 block of Highway 111, according to a statement from the Indio Police Department.
Six arrested during Riverside County anti-immigration protests
Deputies say that the crowd gathered at intersections in Perris and hurled rocks and bottles at them on Monday.
Person found dead inside burned out trailer in Riverside County
The body was found inside a burned trailer at the Jojoba Hills RV Resort.
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Videos capture frustration with illegal dumping in Los Angeles
KCAL News Investigates dives into the stats and budgets surrounding the enforcement of illegal dumping in LA.
KCAL News Investigates: A year in investigations
Ross Palombo takes us through a year's worth of KCAL News Investigations.
New criticism over the handling of the Southern California wildfires
More issues over how the Los Angeles fire chief, mayor and the city are handling the deadly wildfires and it's who it may be coming from that's raising eyebrows. Senior Reporter Ross Palombo has the story that you'll only see on KCAL News.
Are LAUSD's attendance records accurately reported? | KCAL Investigates
A KCAL News investigation found that some schools marked entire classrooms present on days where there were actually numerous absences, which one teacher believes to be a district-wide issue.
A KCAL News Investigation looks into LAUSD attendance records, and are they accurately reported?
Ross Palombo investigates possible attendance fraud, where marking students present when they're not actually in class, could be affecting an even larger amount of LAUSD schools than first thought.
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Trump's birthright citizenship order blocked by Maryland and Washington judges
Immigrant-rights groups and five pregnant women are challenging President Trump's order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
Trump signs order that will ban transgender athletes from women's sports
The issue was a political lightning rod during the 2024 campaign, with Republicans spending tens of millions of dollars on ads focusing on transgender rights issues.
USPS says packages from China, Hong Kong will be accepted after suspension
The USPS halted an order to suspend incoming packages from China that threatened to severely disrupt trade between the two major economies.
Transgender youth sue over Trump's executive order on gender-affirming care
A group of transgender minors and their families filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump's executive action restricting access to gender-affirming care for people under the age of 19.
Trump says U.S. will "take over the Gaza Strip"
In a news conferrence with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Trump said the U.S. would "take over the Gaza Strip" and "own it."
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Newsom requests more wildfires aid in "very productive" meeting with Trump
During an Oval Office meeting with President Trump on Wednesday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom spoke on the critical need for federal assistance as Southern California recovers from a series of devastating wildfires in January.
Trump's birthright citizenship order blocked by Maryland and Washington judges
Immigrant-rights groups and five pregnant women are challenging President Trump's order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
Trump signs order that will ban transgender athletes from women's sports
The issue was a political lightning rod during the 2024 campaign, with Republicans spending tens of millions of dollars on ads focusing on transgender rights issues.
U.S. allies and adversaries reject Trump's plan to "take over" Gaza
Only Israel has suggested openness to Trump's plan for the U.S. to move Palestinians out of Gaza and make it a "Riviera of the Middle East."
USPS says packages from China, Hong Kong will be accepted after suspension
The USPS halted an order to suspend incoming packages from China that threatened to severely disrupt trade between the two major economies.
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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.
California driver's licenses / ID cars become available on Apple Wallet
Californians with iPhones and Apple Watches will now be able to store digital versions of their driver's licenses and identification cards on their devices, state officials announced.
Food4less workers overwhelmingly authorize strike after week of voting
The authorization comes after a week-long voting period for the more than 6,000 Food4Less workers represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers Local union.
Aldi recalls cream cheese spread sold in 28 states for possible salmonella contamination
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
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CDC purges STD and vaccine info after Trump gender order
Health experts say the website purge could result in deaths.
WHO scales back hiring, travel as Trump's withdrawal set to hit funding
World Health Organization chief says agency already cutting back on hiring and travel with Trump withdrawal set to hit funding.
First U.S. bird flu death reported in Louisiana after severe case of H5N1
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
FDA sets limits on lead in some baby foods
But consumer advocates say the Food and Drug Administration's new guidance on lead limit in baby food doesn't go far enough.
L.A. pet owners warned against raw food as bird flu confirmed in cat
The H5N1 bird flu virus has been found in samples of Monarch Raw Pet Food, and a cat that ate the food is confirmed to have been infected.
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Magic Johnson among 19 to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Democratic philanthropist George Soros and actor-director Denzel Washington were awarded the nation's highest civilian honor.
Insurance companies in CA must offer coverage in wildfire-prone areas
Insurance companies in California will have to offer coverage to homeowners in wildfire-prone areas under a new state regulation that was announced Monday.
Ralphs files lawsuit seeking injunction against food trucks outside Pacific Palisades store
The lawsuit contends that multiple food truck operators have created constant nuisance outside of the store in the form of congestion, trash generation and rudeness to store employees.
Newsom vows California EV rebates if Trump administration kills federal tax credit
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that the state would renew a rebate program for electric vehicles if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the current federal tax credit.
Rare coin issued after California Gold Rush sold at auction for $1.4M
Avid coin collectors jumped at the chance to get their hands on a rare "double eagle" gold coin at a Southern California auction house.
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Lakers land center Mark Williams in trade with Hornets for Knecht and Reddish: reports
The Los Angeles Lakers are acquiring center Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets in a trade for rookie Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish and two draft picks, a person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press.
Fiala scores twice, Kings keeps rolling in 6-3 win over Canadiens
Kevin Fiala had two goals, Warren Foegele scored on a penalty shot, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Montreal Canadiens 6-3.
Baseball star Ohtani's ex-interpreter to appear in court for sentencing in betting case
The former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani is expected to be sentenced for bank and tax fraud.
Top-ranked UCLA sets school record with 22nd straight win in 65-52 victory over No. 8 Ohio State
Lauren Betts had 19 points and 14 rebounds, Gabriela Jaquez scored 17 and top-ranked UCLA pulled away from No. 8 Ohio State in the fourth quarter for a 65-52 victory on Wednesday night.
Rams announced as one of two teams to play in NFL's first ever regular season game in Australia
The Rams will be the home team when they face off against an unannounced team in Melbourne, Australia in 2026 for the NFL's first ever regular season game in the country.
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Who won Grammys for 2025? See the list of winners here
Kendrick Lamar swept all five categories he was nominated in, and Beyoncé finally won the coveted Album of the Year award.
Grammy Awards red carpet highlights, fashion and big moments
The 67th annual Grammy Awards return to Los Angeles, with some of entertainment's biggest names arriving in style. Check out the highlights and fashion from Music's Biggest Night.
Beyoncé announces "Cowboy Carter" tour ahead of the Grammys
Beyoncé will take her hit record "Cowboy Carter" on tour in 2025. She shared the news in a pair of social media posts that dropped ahead of the Grammy Awards.
Here's who performed at the 2025 Grammy Awards
Nominees and music industry stars took the stage for the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.
The Grammy Awards are tonight. Here's how to watch live and what to know.
Music's biggest night is here as artists take the stage for the 67th annual Grammy Awards. Here is what to know.
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A look at fire recovery areas during Friday’s rain
Kara Finnstrom reports from Altadena while Rick Montanez is in the Pacific Palisades
Amber Lee's 5 a.m. forecast | NEXT Weather
The atmospheric river brought beneficial rain to Southern California. Rain will begin to decrease throughout the afternoon. A warming trend will develop heading into the weekend.
How an iron gate empowered an Altadena family to persevere after the Eaton Fire
After losing nearly everything in the Eaton Fire, an iron gate amid the rubble of their Altadena home granted a grieving couple the strength to keep going. Pat Harvey reports.
NAACP hosts resource fair for Eaton Fire victims
The NAACP and civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton gathered Eaton Fire victims to help them through the recovery process. Nicole Comstock reports.
Much-needed rain returns to Southern California
Rainy weather returned to Southern California.
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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.
