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LA-based nonprofit goes to Nashville to support mass shooting victims
The Classroom of Compassion made it their mission to honor mass shooting victims in their own special way.
Family still searching for answers 15 years after 22-year-old son killed in South Los Angeles
Clifton "Cliff" Hibbert, 22, was two weeks shy of college graduation from Cal State University Northridge when he and a friend, 23-year-old Kenneth Patterson, were killed in South Los Angeles while on Spring Break.
Bodycam video shows officers converge on Nashville school shooter
Two sets of body camera footage show officers search the school before confronting the shooter.
San Diego Zoo welcomes two twin leopard cubs
The San Diego Zoo recently welcomed two rare twin Amur leopards, one of the world's most endangered species.
CHP pursuit ends after suspect jumps from stolen vehicle
A driver who bailed out of a stolen CHP cruiser going around 70 mph in the Lancaster area was treated at the site by CHP officers and taken by ambulance to a hospital.
Mariah Carey, Megan Thee Stallion to headline LA Pride in the Park
Pop superstars Mariah Carey and Megan Thee Stallion will headline LA Pride in the Park in June, organizers announced on Tuesday.
Crews working to restore electricity on USC campus
Crews are working to restore electricity at several buildings on the USC campus following an outage in the area of 34th Street and Trousdale Parkway.
Dead body found in burned-out van in Woodland Hills
Firefighters found a dead body inside a burned-out van on a dirt road in the Woodland Hills area Tuesday morning.
Echo Park Lake fence comes down amid mixed response
After nearly two years, the controversial fence surrounding Echo Park Lake is being taken down.
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Suspect jumps out of stolen CHP cruiser near Lancaster
A driver who bailed out of a stolen CHP cruiser going around 70 mph in the Lancaster area was treated at the site by CHP officers and taken by ambulance to a hospital. Jeff Nguyen reports.
Classroom of Compassion prepare to help Nashville mass shooting victims
A local nonprofit that has made it their mission to honor mass shooting victims is, unfortunately, on the road once again. Jake Reiner reports.
Homicide investigation underway after body found inside burned van in Woodland Hills
Homicide investigators are looking into the discovery of a body inside of a burned van in Woodland Hills early Tuesday morning.
Shoplifting crimes are on the rise in LA
Since August 2022, shoplifting reports have been steadily rising. LAPD data shows that in February there were 775 shoplifting incidents.
Family still searching for answers 15 years after 22-year-old son killed in South Los Angeles
Clifton "Cliff" Hibbert, 22, was two weeks shy of college graduation from Cal State University Northridge when he and a friend, 23-year-old Kenneth Patterson, were killed in South Los Angeles while on Spring Break.
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First timers Miami, FAU, San Diego State join UConn in NCAA's Final Four
For the first time, no team is seeded better than No. 4
LeBron James returns to Lakers but doesn't start after month's absence
LeBron James returned to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday after a monthlong injury absence but was held out of the starting lineup.
Schenn, Kapanen lead St. Louis Blues' 6-3 rout of Ducks
Brayden Schenn and Kasperi Kapanen had two goals and an assist apiece in the St. Louis Blues' 6-3 victory over the Anaheim Ducks.
Bouanga's late goal lifts LAFC to 2-1 victory over Dallas
Dénis Bouanga scored in the 84th minute to rally Los Angeles FC to a 2-1 victory over FC Dallas.
Pelicans ride 21 3-pointers to 131-110 win over Clippers
Trey Murphy III scored 32 points, Brandon Ingram had 32 points and 13 assists, and the New Orleans Pelicans never trailed in a 131-110 win over the Los Angeles Clippers.
Timbers and LA Galaxy play to scoreless draw
Timbers goalkeeper David Bingham made four saves before he was hurt in stoppage time and Portland played to a 0-0 draw with the LA Galaxy on Saturday.
Kings tie franchise mark with point in 11th straight game with 4-1 victory over Jets
Viktor Arvidsson had two goals and the Los Angeles Kings matched their longest point streak in franchise history with a 4-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday afternoon.
March Madness: UCLA women fall short of Elite Eight with loss to South Carolina
Three-time All-American Aliyah Boston had 14 boards and two blocks while reigning national champion South Carolina turned in its latest overwhelming defense-and-rebounding-first performance to beat UCLA 59-43 on Saturday in the Sweet 16 of the women's NCAA Tournament.
Anthony Davis scores 37, Lakers hold off Thunder 116-111
Anthony Davis had 37 points and 14 rebounds, Dennis Schröder added 13 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter and the Los Angeles Lakers got a vital victory for their playoff hopes, 116-111 over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night.
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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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LA-based nonprofit goes to Nashville to support mass shooting victims
The Classroom of Compassion made it their mission to honor mass shooting victims in their own special way.
Family still searching for answers 15 years after 22-year-old son killed in South Los Angeles
Clifton "Cliff" Hibbert, 22, was two weeks shy of college graduation from Cal State University Northridge when he and a friend, 23-year-old Kenneth Patterson, were killed in South Los Angeles while on Spring Break.
Bodycam video shows officers converge on Nashville school shooter
Two sets of body camera footage show officers search the school before confronting the shooter.
San Diego Zoo welcomes two twin leopard cubs
The San Diego Zoo recently welcomed two rare twin Amur leopards, one of the world's most endangered species.
CHP pursuit ends after suspect jumps from stolen vehicle
A driver who bailed out of a stolen CHP cruiser going around 70 mph in the Lancaster area was treated at the site by CHP officers and taken by ambulance to a hospital.
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LA-based nonprofit goes to Nashville to support mass shooting victims
The Classroom of Compassion made it their mission to honor mass shooting victims in their own special way.
Family still searching for answers 15 years after 22-year-old son killed in South Los Angeles
Clifton "Cliff" Hibbert, 22, was two weeks shy of college graduation from Cal State University Northridge when he and a friend, 23-year-old Kenneth Patterson, were killed in South Los Angeles while on Spring Break.
San Diego Zoo welcomes two twin leopard cubs
The San Diego Zoo recently welcomed two rare twin Amur leopards, one of the world's most endangered species.
CHP pursuit ends after suspect jumps from stolen vehicle
A driver who bailed out of a stolen CHP cruiser going around 70 mph in the Lancaster area was treated at the site by CHP officers and taken by ambulance to a hospital.
Mariah Carey, Megan Thee Stallion to headline LA Pride in the Park
Pop superstars Mariah Carey and Megan Thee Stallion will headline LA Pride in the Park in June, organizers announced on Tuesday.
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Fullerton PD release video from violent pursuit crash and fatal police shooting
The suspect was wanted for an armed robbery in San Bernardino County. He was unarmed at the time of the shooting but officers found two replica firearms in his car.
Orange County woman hospitalized after being knocked out inside of Target
An Orange County woman was rushed to the hospital after a group of middle schoolers threw a bucket over her head, causing her to fall inside a Tustin Target.
Fundraiser held for 24-year-old woman found dead inside Anaheim apartment
Mirelle Mateus, 24, was found dead inside of her apartment in the 1900 block of S. Union Street on March 17. investigators have arrested her ex-boyfriend Aaron Romo, 36, for murder.
Huntington Beach high school protects killdeer bird eggs on school track
A shorebird known as a killdeer landed on the school's football field and laid a handful of eggs on the artificial turf.
STEAM: Meet an architect
Adaeze Cadet, AIA, is design principal of the L.A. office of H.O.K., a global architectural and engineering firm. She shares her childhood passion for building with K'nex toys, and how visiting museums and open houses early on help set the stage for her success.
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2 killed in helicopter crash near Perris identified
Two Murrieta residents killed in a plane crash have been identified.
2 killed in Hemet helicopter crash; Pilot delivered organs in spare time, family says
A helicopter crashed Friday around 12:40 p.m. in Riverside County at the base of hills in Lakeview, leaving two people dead.
Yucaipa couple arrested for allegedly crashing cars for insurance payout; posted videos to Youtube
The Yucaipa couple allegedly had their child in the car during many of the allegedly intentional collisions.
Potholes continue to plague SR-71 in Pomona
Lately, the CA-71 in Pomona has resembled a maze rather than an open road as potholes continue to pop up all over the freeway after a series of storms.
Several hospitalized after propane leak causes explosion in Mammoth
Several people were hospitalized after the explosion demolished the building.
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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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Bodycam video shows officers converge on Nashville school shooter
Two sets of body camera footage show officers search the school before confronting the shooter.
3 earthquakes occur within minutes, jolting California's Bay Area
Three small quakes struck Pacifica, California, early this morning.
Honda recalls over 330,000 vehicles due to faulty mirrors
Federal safety regulators say mirrors on the affected vehicles don't comply with rear visibility requirements.
Sea levels are rising. Here's how some communities are adapting
Thirty percent of Americans live in a community near a coastline. While those people don't have the power to unilaterally solve the underlying problem of climate change, some communities are now grappling with how to adapt.
Police "strongly believe" Nashville school shooter had other targets, including local mall
"We strongly believe there was going to be some other targets, including maybe family members, and one of the malls here in Nashville," said Nashville Police Chief John Drake.
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California lawmakers OK potential fines for high gas prices
California lawmakers on Monday approved the nation's first penalty for price gouging at the pump, voting to give regulators the power to punish oil companies for profiting from the type of gas price spikes that plagued the nation's most populous state last summer.
Manhattan grand jury investigating Trump hears from key witness
Grand jurors investigating the former president's role in a "hush money" payment met Monday and heard from Trump ally David Pecker, sources said.
Netanyahu fires defense minister, sparking mass protests
Tens of thousands of Israelis poured into the streets in protest after Netanyahu's announcement, blocking Tel Aviv's main artery.
The Point: Challenges of indicting Trump and putting him on trial in NYC
The political world has been captivated by the possibility of an arrest in the Manhattan DA's investigation.
Warner says White House supports bill targeting TikTok
Sen. Mark Warner said on "Face the Nation" that the White House supports his bipartisan bill that seeks to give Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo the power to ban or force the sale of TikTok.
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On Your Side: Saving on auto loans
With used and new car prices still soaring, it can be difficult to get a good deal in this market. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has some tips.
On Your Side: Common credit mistakes
March is National Credit Education Month. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has the ABCs of credit and insider tips on how to boost your score.
Tech Talk: Travel gadgets to improve your next trip
The best travel gadgets can make your trips more organized, manageable, and unforgettable -- just better through and through. Tech expert Jessica Naziri has some of the best travel gadgets for every type of traveler and journey.
Artificial sweetener erythritol linked to increase in heart attacks, strokes
A commonly used artificial sweetener is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke, according to Cleveland Clinic research.
Go-To Girlfriend: Spring Break must-haves
It's spring -- which means Spring Break -- which means travel time! Lifestyle expert and the "Go-To Girlfriend" Sadie Murray has some Spring Break beauty and style must-have items.
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Artificial sweetener erythritol linked to increase in heart attacks, strokes
A commonly used artificial sweetener is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke, according to Cleveland Clinic research.
On Your Side: ADHD medication shortage
A nationwide shortage of medications used to treat ADHD is entering its sixth month with no end in sight. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has a look at the problem, and what could help end it.
Proposed bill would ban sale of Skittles in California
Soon, Californians may no longer be able to "taste the rainbow" if a proposed bill is enacted.
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.
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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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First timers Miami, FAU, San Diego State join UConn in NCAA's Final Four
For the first time, no team is seeded better than No. 4
LeBron James returns to Lakers but doesn't start after month's absence
LeBron James returned to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday after a monthlong injury absence but was held out of the starting lineup.
Schenn, Kapanen lead St. Louis Blues' 6-3 rout of Ducks
Brayden Schenn and Kasperi Kapanen had two goals and an assist apiece in the St. Louis Blues' 6-3 victory over the Anaheim Ducks.
Bouanga's late goal lifts LAFC to 2-1 victory over Dallas
Dénis Bouanga scored in the 84th minute to rally Los Angeles FC to a 2-1 victory over FC Dallas.
Pelicans ride 21 3-pointers to 131-110 win over Clippers
Trey Murphy III scored 32 points, Brandon Ingram had 32 points and 13 assists, and the New Orleans Pelicans never trailed in a 131-110 win over the Los Angeles Clippers.
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Actor Jonathan Majors arrested on domestic violence charges in New York City
Majors' criminal defense lawyer said he is "completely innocent and provably the victim of an altercation with a woman he knows."
Composer Nicholas Lloyd Webber, son of Andrew Lloyd Webber, dies at 43
"We are all totally bereft," Webber said in a statement.
Reese Witherspoon, husband Jim Toth filing for divorce
The pair announced their impending divorce via an Instagram post.
Rap artist Afroman sued by officers who raided his home
Seven law enforcement officers have sued rap artist Afroman.
Gisele Bündchen breaks silence on divorce from Tom Brady
Months after their divorce was announced, Gisele Bündchen spoke with Vanity Fair about her marriage to now-retired NFL quarterback Tom Brady.
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Suspect jumps out of stolen CHP cruiser near Lancaster
A driver who bailed out of a stolen CHP cruiser going around 70 mph in the Lancaster area was treated at the site by CHP officers and taken by ambulance to a hospital. Jeff Nguyen reports.
Homicide investigation underway after body found inside burned van in Woodland Hills
Homicide investigators are looking into the discovery of a body inside of a burned van in Woodland Hills early Tuesday morning.
Classroom of Compassion prepare to help Nashville mass shooting victims
A local nonprofit that has made it their mission to honor mass shooting victims is, unfortunately, on the road once again. Jake Reiner reports.
Shoplifting crimes are on the rise in LA
Since August 2022, shoplifting reports have been steadily rising. LAPD data shows that in February there were 775 shoplifting incidents.
Family still searching for answers 15 years after 22-year-old son killed in South Los Angeles
Clifton "Cliff" Hibbert, 22, was two weeks shy of college graduation from Cal State University Northridge when he and a friend, 23-year-old Kenneth Patterson, were killed in South Los Angeles while on Spring Break.
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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.
