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11 buildings red-tagged after tornado rips through Montebello
A tornado ripped through Montebello at about 11:20 a.m. Wednesday morning, leaving 17 buildings damaged.
5 injured after pursuit suspect crashes near Expo Park
Police believe all suspects are in custody. All of the victims suffered minor injuries.
LAUSD strike: Resources for families and students
The school district has resources available for parents during the potential three-day strike this week. And L.A. Mayor Karen Bass authorized more support for LAUSD families in the event schools are closed this week.
LAUSD strike continues for second day Wednesday
Los Angeles Unified School District campuses remained closed Wednesday morning as a district-wide strike continued, with school employees and teachers walking picket lines.
Carjacking suspect arrested in Culver City; police searching for accomplice
According to Culver City Police Department, the crime happened just before 7:30 p.m. Saturday evening near Blanco Park, in the 5800 block of Sawtelle Bouelvard, when a 65-year-old man was carjacked.
Several hospitalized after propane leak causes explosion in Mammoth
Several people were hospitalized after the explosion demolished the building.
Police release jarring footage of armed robbery in Koreatown
In the surveillance footage released, a man armed with a handgun can be seen approaching a couple from behind before taking their belongings on March 15.
Mayor Bass shares the milestones of her 100th day in office
Within the first 100 days of her administration, it's reported that about 3,873 homeless people have been housed.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine injured in beating at Florida LA Fitness
The rapper's injuries were not life-threatening, police said.
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5 injured after pursuit comes to crashing end in Exposition Park
A pursuit came to a sudden end in Exposition Park Wednesday evening, after the suspects crashed while being chased by Manhattan Beach police. Five people are said to have been injured in the crash.
Here's a 3D model of the tornado that hit Montebello
A tornado ripped through Montebello at about 11:20 a.m. Wednesday morning, leaving 17 buildings damaged.
Witnesses detail moments tornado swept through Montebello
Michele Gile reports from Montebello, where she spoke with several people who witnessed a rare tornado touching down in their hometown Wednesday morning.
Tornado touches down in Montebello, wreaking havoc on businesses
Nearly a dozen buildings sustained considerable damage during a tornado that touched down in Montebello Wednesday morning. Nicole Comstock reports.
March is Pet Poison Prevention Month: How to keep your pets safe
Veterinarian Ruth MacPete shares common household items that are toxic to pets
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Clippers' George has knee sprain, reevaluated in 2-3 weeks
The Los Angeles Clippers say Paul George has a sprained right knee and will be reevaluated in two to three weeks.
George leaves with injury as Clippers lose to Thunder
Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George got hurt in the fourth quarter of the team's 101-100 loss to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Flames bounce back with 5-1 victory over Ducks
Tyler Toffoli had three assists, Calgary scored twice on the power play and the Flames bounced back from a six-goal loss one night earlier with a 5-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks.
Japan tops defending champ U.S. 3-2, wins World Baseball Classic
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani struck out fellow Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout to end the game. Ohtani was voted the WBC's MVP and called it "the best moment in my life."
UCLA's Jaquez siblings become first brother-sister duo to make Sweet Sixteen
Jaime and Gabriela Jaquez are the first brother-sister duo to make it to the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament for the same school in the same season
$20k reward offered in killing of former-NBA player Richard Jefferson's father in 2018
Richard Allen Jefferson, 65, who lived in Inglewood, was shot while standing on a sidewalk in the 600 block of West Peach Street in Compton back on Sept. 19, 2018 at around 6:30 p.m., police said.
Kempe leads Kings into 1st place with 8-2 win over Flames
The Kings cruised into a first-place tie in the Pacific Division with an 8-2 victory over the Calgary Flames.
NCAA Tournament schedule: dates, times, and channels for Sweet 16 and Elite 8
Here's the complete schedule, game times, livestream links and TV info for the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 this weekend.
Reaves gets career-high 35, pushes Lakers past Magic 111-105
Austin Reaves scored a career-high 35 points, D'Angelo Russell added 18 points and the Los Angeles Lakers hung on for a 111-105 victory over the Orlando Magic.
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Downtown Rebound: Pandemic business recovery in Los Angeles
The COVID crisis shut down the entire country including California, hitting downtowns nationwide including Los Angeles. Now new data is giving us a clearer picture of the past and a new view of how far we've come in L.A.'s "downtown rebound."
Marijuana and driving: California lacks legal THC limit
It's been seven years since California legalized marijuana for adults. But the state still has no legal limit on how much is too much before you get behind the wheel of a car.
L.A. homeless count: Numbers questioned due to app problems
There are new questions about the accuracy of this year's Los Angeles homeless count. It was just completed last month, but some volunteers are telling KCAL News about problems trying to report the numbers.
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.
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11 buildings red-tagged after tornado rips through Montebello
A tornado ripped through Montebello at about 11:20 a.m. Wednesday morning, leaving 17 buildings damaged.
5 injured after pursuit suspect crashes near Expo Park
Police believe all suspects are in custody. All of the victims suffered minor injuries.
LAUSD strike: Resources for families and students
The school district has resources available for parents during the potential three-day strike this week. And L.A. Mayor Karen Bass authorized more support for LAUSD families in the event schools are closed this week.
LAUSD strike continues for second day Wednesday
Los Angeles Unified School District campuses remained closed Wednesday morning as a district-wide strike continued, with school employees and teachers walking picket lines.
Carjacking suspect arrested in Culver City; police searching for accomplice
According to Culver City Police Department, the crime happened just before 7:30 p.m. Saturday evening near Blanco Park, in the 5800 block of Sawtelle Bouelvard, when a 65-year-old man was carjacked.
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5 injured after pursuit suspect crashes near Expo Park
Police believe all suspects are in custody. All of the victims suffered minor injuries.
Carjacking suspect arrested in Culver City; police searching for accomplice
According to Culver City Police Department, the crime happened just before 7:30 p.m. Saturday evening near Blanco Park, in the 5800 block of Sawtelle Bouelvard, when a 65-year-old man was carjacked.
Several hospitalized after propane leak causes explosion in Mammoth
Several people were hospitalized after the explosion demolished the building.
Police release jarring footage of armed robbery in Koreatown
In the surveillance footage released, a man armed with a handgun can be seen approaching a couple from behind before taking their belongings on March 15.
Case against 'Rick and Morty' Co-Creator Justin Roiland dismissed
Prosecutors Wednesday dismissed a domestic violence case against the co-creator of the animated comedy "Rick and Morty," according to one of his attorneys.
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Several hospitalized after propane leak causes explosion in Mammoth
Several people were hospitalized after the explosion demolished the building.
Judge denies Huntington Beach's request to block enforcement of state housing laws
U.S. District Judge Fred Slaughter's decision in Huntington Beach v. Newsom, denies Huntington Beach's request to temporarily block enforcement of state housing laws.
Santa Ana arsonist caught on video; suspect at large
Video shows an unidentified armed suspect pouring accelerant inside a business in an industrial area in Santa Ana early Monday morning before the building was set on fire.
What to consider before cutting the cord and converting to streaming
Cutting the cord may seem cheaper on paper, but experts say there are more aspects consumers should consider before making the change.
Orange County bus flasher sentenced to year in jail
An Orange County man was sentenced to a year in jail for exposing himself on a public bus in the Santa Ana area in 2022.
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Several hospitalized after propane leak causes explosion in Mammoth
Several people were hospitalized after the explosion demolished the building.
What to consider before cutting the cord and converting to streaming
Cutting the cord may seem cheaper on paper, but experts say there are more aspects consumers should consider before making the change.
4 killed in wrong-way crash on 71 Freeway in Chino Hills
Four people were killed after a wrong-way driver collided head-on with two other vehicles in Chino Hills.
Riverside County man arrested in 2016 Banning rape case
A 33-year-old Grand Terrace man was arrested on suspicion of raping a victim incapable of consent and rape by force or fear, Banning Police announced Saturday.
Group of big banks pumps $30 billion in battered First Republic
The San Francisco regional bank's stock had plunged by a third on Thursday on concerns about its financial stability.
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Downtown Rebound: Pandemic business recovery in Los Angeles
The COVID crisis shut down the entire country including California, hitting downtowns nationwide including Los Angeles. Now new data is giving us a clearer picture of the past and a new view of how far we've come in L.A.'s "downtown rebound."
Marijuana and driving: California lacks legal THC limit
It's been seven years since California legalized marijuana for adults. But the state still has no legal limit on how much is too much before you get behind the wheel of a car.
L.A. homeless count: Numbers questioned due to app problems
There are new questions about the accuracy of this year's Los Angeles homeless count. It was just completed last month, but some volunteers are telling KCAL News about problems trying to report the numbers.
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.
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Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine injured in beating at Florida LA Fitness
The rapper's injuries were not life-threatening, police said.
Could Trump still become president if he's charged with or convicted of a crime?
While charges against a former president would be unprecedented, there is nothing in the Constitution that prevents someone who has been charged or convicted from serving.
Two school administrators shot by student at Denver high school
One of the victims has been released while another remains in serious condition, according to Denver Health.
Flames bounce back with 5-1 victory over Ducks
Tyler Toffoli had three assists, Calgary scored twice on the power play and the Flames bounced back from a six-goal loss one night earlier with a 5-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks.
Japan tops defending champ U.S. 3-2, wins World Baseball Classic
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani struck out fellow Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout to end the game. Ohtani was voted the WBC's MVP and called it "the best moment in my life."
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Could Trump still become president if he's charged with or convicted of a crime?
While charges against a former president would be unprecedented, there is nothing in the Constitution that prevents someone who has been charged or convicted from serving.
Trump huddles with senior advisers at Mar-a-Lago as possible indictment looms
The Manhattan D.A. has been investigating whether Trump falsified business records in the alleged Stormy Daniels payout.
TikTok says it has 150 million US users amid renewed calls for a ban
TikTok acknowledged last week that federal officials are demanding the app's Chinese owners sell their stake in the social media platform, or risk facing a US ban of the app.
Newsom shows how lithium deposits changed Imperial County
Imperial County, which has long been one of California's most neglected and forgotten corners, has gotten an infusion of investment because of a massive amount of lithium-ion that lies under the Salton Sea.
Trump moves to suppress report from Fulton County special grand jury
Trump's attorneys want Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis's office to be recused from any further investigation or prosecution of the matter involving Trump.
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On Your Side: Spotting storm damage in your home
With Southern California hit with record-breaking rainfall, your home may not be able to withstand all that water. And some storm damage can be tough to spot. Kristine Lazar spent the day with an expert and has tips on what homeowners need to do once the wet weather passes.
On Your Side: Catalytic converter theft
On Your Side's Kristine Lazar shows us how one local business owner lost thousands as thieves drove off with his delivery van's catalytic converter in just a few quick minutes.
Tech Talk: Tech trends for your kitchen
There's no better way to shorten your time in the kitchen than smart kitchen gadgets. Tech expert and lifestyle influencer, Jessica Naziri has a list of some of her top hi-tech kitchen gadgets you will actually use.
On Your Side: IIHS list of 2023's safest vehicles
A new list of the safest vehicles on the road is out. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety puts out this list every year, but this year they made the requirements even tougher. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar breaks it down.
Trademark dispute pits O.C. company against big corporation
A small business created by two Orange County brothers is taking on a multibillion-dollar global company, because that company wants the local business to change its name. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has the details of this trademark dispute.
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Death toll climbs in outbreak linked to recalled eye drops
The CDC says three people have died, eight have lost their vision and four had an eyeball removed.
A new app by researchers at UC San Diego to help administer CPR
Researchers at the University of California San Diego's Simulation Training Center have developed a new app -- "Rescue Me CPR!" -- that people can use to help others experiencing cardiac emergencies.
Gascón charges Irvine senior living center for 14 COVID-19 related deaths
Silverado Beverly Place, located near the Fairfax District, has been charged for more than a dozen deaths related to a COVID-19 outbreak that also caused more than 100 patients and staff at their senior living center to get sick.
Plant-based recipes with celebrity Chef Rocco DiSpirito
More people are eating plant-based foods nowadays, and that includes celebrity Chef Rocco DiSpirito. Chef Rocco joins KCAL News live in studio with a custom dish he's created using a new brand of pasta.
California cancels Walgreens contract over its abortion pill stance
Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state is using its "market power to defend the right to choose."
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California court rules for Uber, Lyft in ride-hailing case
A California appeals court has ruled companies like Uber and Lyft do not have to treat their drivers as employees.
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.
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Clippers' George has knee sprain, reevaluated in 2-3 weeks
The Los Angeles Clippers say Paul George has a sprained right knee and will be reevaluated in two to three weeks.
George leaves with injury as Clippers lose to Thunder
Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George got hurt in the fourth quarter of the team's 101-100 loss to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Flames bounce back with 5-1 victory over Ducks
Tyler Toffoli had three assists, Calgary scored twice on the power play and the Flames bounced back from a six-goal loss one night earlier with a 5-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks.
Japan tops defending champ U.S. 3-2, wins World Baseball Classic
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani struck out fellow Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout to end the game. Ohtani was voted the WBC's MVP and called it "the best moment in my life."
UCLA's Jaquez siblings become first brother-sister duo to make Sweet Sixteen
Jaime and Gabriela Jaquez are the first brother-sister duo to make it to the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament for the same school in the same season
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Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine injured in beating at Florida LA Fitness
The rapper's injuries were not life-threatening, police said.
Gwyneth Paltrow's trial begins for Deer Valley ski crash
Gwyneth Paltrow goes on trial in the Utah ski town of Park City where the actor is accused in a lawsuit of crashing into a skier during a 2016 family ski vacation, leaving him with brain damage and four broken ribs.
Bruce Springsteen to receive National Medal of Arts from Biden
Biden and first lady Jill Biden are hosting a White House ceremony Tuesday to present the medals.
Java With Jamie: Celebrity astrologer Kyle Thomas
In this week's Java With Jamie: Mark your calendar! Kyle Thomas predicts a day that will be positive for everyone.
Actors, singers pay tribute to vets through literary performances
A group of acclaimed actors and singers paid tribute Saturday to veterans in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War.
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5 injured after pursuit comes to crashing end in Exposition Park
A pursuit came to a sudden end in Exposition Park Wednesday evening, after the suspects crashed while being chased by Manhattan Beach police. Five people are said to have been injured in the crash.
Here's a 3D model of the tornado that hit Montebello
A tornado ripped through Montebello at about 11:20 a.m. Wednesday morning, leaving 17 buildings damaged.
Witnesses detail moments tornado swept through Montebello
Michele Gile reports from Montebello, where she spoke with several people who witnessed a rare tornado touching down in their hometown Wednesday morning.
Tornado touches down in Montebello, wreaking havoc on businesses
Nearly a dozen buildings sustained considerable damage during a tornado that touched down in Montebello Wednesday morning. Nicole Comstock reports.
March is Pet Poison Prevention Month: How to keep your pets safe
Veterinarian Ruth MacPete shares common household items that are toxic to pets
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The 95th Academy Awards
Check out this behind-the-scenes look ahead of the 2023 Oscars at the Dolby Theatre.
Shots from the 2023 Genesis Invitational at the Riviera Country Club
A series of shots from the first day of the Genesis Invitational professional golf tournament at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades.
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.
