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Woman killed in Irvine crash
A woman was killed in a two-car crash Saturday evening in Irvine.
Firefighters douse flames in Watts church
It took 32 firefighters 20 minutes Saturday to put out flames in the sanctuary and balcony of a Watts church that had burned previously.
Keenan Anderson's cause of death determined by LA County Coroner
The Los Angeles County Coroner's Office announced in a statement that Anderson's cause of death was determined as "effects of cardiomyopathy and cocaine use."
Protesters gather outside Bunny Cafe in Woodland Hills
In a bid to draw attention to the welfare of rabbits, the LA Rabbit Foundation, along with several other advocacy groups, staged a demonstration Saturday outside the Bunny Cafe in Woodland Hills.
Allstate becomes next major insurer to halt new policy sales in California
Allstate and others say thousands of natural disasters in recent years have made the state too expensive to cover.
Bomb squad removes old military device found at Culver City home
Residents of a home in Culver City found what police described as a "suspicious device" on their property, which required removal by the sheriff's bomb squad.
DeSantis introduces himself to GOP voters in first week of campaign
The Florida governor went on a whirlwind campaign tour through Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina this week.
Person rushed to hospital after 110 Freeway shooting
A person was rushed to a hospital Saturday after a shooting on the 110 Freeway in South Los Angeles.
Amidst 'abusive insults' at Saticoy Elementary, LAPD chief is proud of police professionalism
Police presence was heavy throughout the morning and into the afternoon, where police literally formed a line, standing between the two sides.
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Firefighters douse flames in Watts church
It took 32 firefighters 20 minutes Saturday to put out flames in the sanctuary and balcony of a Watts church that had burned previously.
WeHo Pride underway, street closures in effect
With a full weekend of WeHo Pride events ahead, street closures began Thursday in the West Hollywood area to make room for the festivities.
Protesters gather outside Bunny Cafe in Woodland Hills
In a bid to draw attention to the welfare of rabbits, the LA Rabbit Foundation, along with several other advocacy groups, staged a demonstration Saturday outside the Bunny Cafe located in Woodland Hills.
Donut Friend: An LA vegan donut shop shares their treats
Donut Friend, donut and ice cream shop founded in Los Angeles, has an entirely plant-based menu
Celebrating Pride Month: A look at L.A. events
Lifestyle expert Paul Zahn shares some Pride Month events: Cocktails for a cause, music at WeHo Pride and LA Pride in the Park and more
Sports Central
Betts hits 2 HRs, Kershaw beats Yankees for 1st time in Dodgers' 8-4 win
Clayton Kershaw beat the Yankees for the first time with nine strikeouts over seven innings of four-hit ball, and Mookie Betts hit two more homers in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 8-4 victory over New York.
Alvarez hits 2-run homer off Ohtani, Astros down Angels 6-2
Yordan Alvarez hit a two-run homer off Shohei Ohtani for a major league-best 50 RBIs, backing a strong start by Framber Valdez in the Houston Astros' 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night.
Bregman, Abreu and Tucker help Astros past Angels, 5-2
Alex Bregman and José Abreu had two RBIs each and Kyle Tucker added three hits to lead the Houston Astros to a 5-2 win over the Angels in a game during which where Los Angeles manager Phil Nevin was ejected.
Dodgers acquire minor league pitcher Ricky Vanasco from Rangers for Luis Valdez
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired right-hander Ricky Vanasco from the Texas Rangers for lefty Luis Valdez.
Dodger legend Steve Garvey considering US Senate bid in California, energizing beleaguered GOP
Baseball legend Steve Garvey, who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres, is meeting with voters and senior GOP officials as he weighs a potential 2024 Senate bid in a race that already has several prominent Democratic contenders.
Rodríguez, Boyd spark Galaxy to 3-2 victory over Real Salt Lake
Memo Rodríguez and Tyler Boyd scored two minutes apart late in the second half to rally the Los Angeles Galaxy to a 3-2 victory over Real Salt Lake.
García, Ruiz lead Nats' 5-homer barrage in 10-6 win over Dodgers
Luis García hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the eighth inning, Keibert Ruiz added two more of Washington's five homers, and the Washington Nationals avoided a series sweep with a 10-6 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Holiday Bowl sues Pac-12, UC Regents after UCLA pulled out of 2021 game
The organization that runs the Holiday Bowl has filed a lawsuit against the Pac-12 Conference and the University of California Regents for UCLA backing out of the 2021 game due to COVID-19 concerns.
Ohtani homers twice, including career longest at 459 feet, Angels beat White Sox 12-5
Shohei Ohtani homered in consecutive innings, including a 459-foot drive that was the longest of his Major League Baseball career, and drove in four runs to lead the Los Angeles Angels over the Chicago White Sox 12-5.
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Which U.S. states have the happiest residents?
Which U.S. states have the happiest residents? A new study found that California is in the top 10. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar shows us where California excels in making its residents happy, and where it falls short.
LA freeway lights darkened by vandalism make for dangerous driving conditions
KCAL News investigative reporter David Goldstein finds serious safety problems on Los Angeles freeways.
Mother demands answers after Metro bus kills son
One bus, one driver, one young man, and one deadly moment - all of it leading to months of questions for one mother about the circumstances surrounding her son's death. Now a new view from video never seen before - and new questions. Ross Palombo reports.
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."
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Woman killed in Irvine crash
A woman was killed in a two-car crash Saturday evening in Irvine.
Firefighters douse flames in Watts church
It took 32 firefighters 20 minutes Saturday to put out flames in the sanctuary and balcony of a Watts church that had burned previously.
Keenan Anderson's cause of death determined by LA County Coroner
The Los Angeles County Coroner's Office announced in a statement that Anderson's cause of death was determined as "effects of cardiomyopathy and cocaine use."
Protesters gather outside Bunny Cafe in Woodland Hills
In a bid to draw attention to the welfare of rabbits, the LA Rabbit Foundation, along with several other advocacy groups, staged a demonstration Saturday outside the Bunny Cafe in Woodland Hills.
Allstate becomes next major insurer to halt new policy sales in California
Allstate and others say thousands of natural disasters in recent years have made the state too expensive to cover.
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Firefighters douse flames in Watts church
It took 32 firefighters 20 minutes Saturday to put out flames in the sanctuary and balcony of a Watts church that had burned previously.
Protesters gather outside Bunny Cafe in Woodland Hills
In a bid to draw attention to the welfare of rabbits, the LA Rabbit Foundation, along with several other advocacy groups, staged a demonstration Saturday outside the Bunny Cafe in Woodland Hills.
Person rushed to hospital after 110 Freeway shooting
A person was rushed to a hospital Saturday after a shooting on the 110 Freeway in South Los Angeles.
WeHo Pride underway, street closures in effect
With a full weekend of WeHo Pride events ahead, street closures began Thursday in the West Hollywood area to make room for the festivities.
Looking to buy an electric car? Here's how you can get free money to do so
Air quality regulators are offering residents in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties up to $12,000 to buy an electric vehicle.
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Looking to buy an electric car? Here's how you can get free money to do so
Air quality regulators are offering residents in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties up to $12,000 to buy an electric vehicle.
21-year-old Irvine woman arrested for taping dog's snouts shut
Gabriela Barrera, 21, was arrested on felony animal abuse charges after animal services officers arrived to her home and found several dogs with their snouts wrapped shut with masking tape.
Brave dog scares off coyotes, saves another pup in Mission Viejo
At 11 years old and with three remaining teeth, a Mission Viejo pooch proved that he still had a little dog left in him when a pair of coyotes attacked his little brother.
Orange County deputies arrest teenagers accused of brutally beating trio of Marines in San Clemente
Deputies in San Clemente have arrested multiple teenagers accused of brutally beating three Marines over the weekend.
Memorial Day in Southern California: Tributes and events
Multiple events and tributes are scheduled across the Southland on Monday, Memorial Day, the federal holiday honoring and mourning U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
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Yucca Valley man arrested for child abuse after 3-month-old daughter sustains serious injuries
Drew Hellerud, 31, was arrested after investigators found his three-month-old daughter suffering life-threatening injuries consistent with child abuse.
Looking to buy an electric car? Here's how you can get free money to do so
Air quality regulators are offering residents in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties up to $12,000 to buy an electric vehicle.
Jurupa Valley man chops off another man's hand during dispute in Riverside
The suspect is back on the streets after posting a $55,000 bail.
Memorial Day in Southern California: Tributes and events
Multiple events and tributes are scheduled across the Southland on Monday, Memorial Day, the federal holiday honoring and mourning U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
Riverside man arrested after allegedly severing victim's hand with a sword
Stephen Daniel Dillard, a 38-year-old Jurupa Valley resident, was arrested this week in connection with an assault in which he allegedly assaulted another person with a sword, severing their hand.
KCAL News Investigations
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Which U.S. states have the happiest residents?
Which U.S. states have the happiest residents? A new study found that California is in the top 10. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar shows us where California excels in making its residents happy, and where it falls short.
LA freeway lights darkened by vandalism make for dangerous driving conditions
KCAL News investigative reporter David Goldstein finds serious safety problems on Los Angeles freeways.
Mother demands answers after Metro bus kills son
One bus, one driver, one young man, and one deadly moment - all of it leading to months of questions for one mother about the circumstances surrounding her son's death. Now a new view from video never seen before - and new questions. Ross Palombo reports.
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.
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DeSantis introduces himself to GOP voters in first week of campaign
The Florida governor went on a whirlwind campaign tour through Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina this week.
Son of former Red Sox star George Scott accused of killing 8-year-old son
The father is also a person of interest in the disappearance of the mother, who was last seen in 2019, authorities said.
Allstate becomes next major insurer to halt new policy sales in California
Allstate and others say thousands of natural disasters in recent years have made the state too expensive to cover.
Biden on debt ceiling deal to avoid default: "This is vital"
The president spoke less than 24 hours after the Senate approved the agreement in a bipartisan vote.
Former Playboy model accuses Bill Cosby of drugging and sexually assaulting her in 1969
A former Playboy model who alleges Bill Cosby drugged and sexually assaulted her and another woman at his home in 1969 is suing the entertainer in Los Angeles under a new California law that suspends the statute of limitations on sex abuse claims.
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DeSantis introduces himself to GOP voters in first week of campaign
The Florida governor went on a whirlwind campaign tour through Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina this week.
Biden signs debt ceiling bill that pulls U.S. back from brink of default
With just two days to spare, President Joe Biden has signed legislation that lifts the nation's debt ceiling.
Biden on debt ceiling deal to avoid default: "This is vital"
The president spoke less than 24 hours after the Senate approved the agreement in a bipartisan vote.
Dodger legend Steve Garvey considering US Senate bid in California, energizing beleaguered GOP
Baseball legend Steve Garvey, who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres, is meeting with voters and senior GOP officials as he weighs a potential 2024 Senate bid in a race that already has several prominent Democratic contenders.
Biden trips and falls onstage at Air Force commencement ceremony
President Biden was quickly helped to his feet and appeared to be unhurt after tripping onstage.
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Grilling and Chilling: Ways to enjoy your Memorial Day cookout safely and without injury
Millions will fire up the grill for the first time this Memorial Day but safety is paramount.
On Your Side: The danger of ignoring vehicle recalls
More than 2.5 million cars that have potentially deadly recalls are still on the road across the United States, and California has the highest concentration. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar joins us with what this means for drivers.
Preventive full-body MRI scans: Vital info or unnecessary worry?
Some companies are claiming to diagnose cancer with a full-body MRI. But the procedure isn't covered by health insurance -- so is it worth the money? Joy Benedict examines the issue.
On Your Side: Tips to avoid real estate fraud
A local man nearly had his property sold out from under him in an elaborate real estate scam. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar tells us what happened, and why this type of scam is growing in popularity here locally.
'Greether' pairs female travelers with local women as guides
Greether pairs female travelers with female tour guides. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar shows how it works.
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Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, family announces
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter's dementia diagnosis was announced as former President Jimmy Carter continues to receive hospice care.
Which U.S. states have the happiest residents?
Which U.S. states have the happiest residents? A new study found that California is in the top 10. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar shows us where California excels in making its residents happy, and where it falls short.
Grilling and Chilling: Ways to enjoy your Memorial Day cookout safely and without injury
Millions will fire up the grill for the first time this Memorial Day but safety is paramount.
CDC investigates six-state salmonella outbreak linked to cookie dough
At least 18 people have contracted salmonella, which the CDC has linked to cookie dough sold by Papa Murphy's.
Preventive full-body MRI scans: Vital info or unnecessary worry?
Some companies are claiming to diagnose cancer with a full-body MRI. But the procedure isn't covered by health insurance -- so is it worth the money? Joy Benedict examines the issue.
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On Your Side: Tips to avoid real estate fraud
A local man nearly had his property sold out from under him in an elaborate real estate scam. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar tells us what happened, and why this type of scam is growing in popularity here locally.
Supreme Court rejects challenge to California pork law mandating more space for pigs
The Supreme Court has rejected a challenge to a California animal cruelty law that affects the pork industry.
WGA strike: Studio negotiations continue on final day of contract
Negotiations between the Writers Guild of America and Hollywood studios continued Monday, the final day of the current contract. If no deal is reached, a strike could commence at midnight.
On Your Side: Resale shopping trend booms with soaring inflation
What's old is now new -- to you. The resale market is booming as inflation soars and consumers try to find ways to save. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar takes a look at the growing trend.
Attorney General Rob Bonta joins 16 other attorney generals to urge Kia, Hyundai to recall their cars
Attorneys general in 17 states want the federal government to recall millions of Kia and Hyundai cars because they are too easy to steal.
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Betts hits 2 HRs, Kershaw beats Yankees for 1st time in Dodgers' 8-4 win
Clayton Kershaw beat the Yankees for the first time with nine strikeouts over seven innings of four-hit ball, and Mookie Betts hit two more homers in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 8-4 victory over New York.
Alvarez hits 2-run homer off Ohtani, Astros down Angels 6-2
Yordan Alvarez hit a two-run homer off Shohei Ohtani for a major league-best 50 RBIs, backing a strong start by Framber Valdez in the Houston Astros' 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night.
Bregman, Abreu and Tucker help Astros past Angels, 5-2
Alex Bregman and José Abreu had two RBIs each and Kyle Tucker added three hits to lead the Houston Astros to a 5-2 win over the Angels in a game during which where Los Angeles manager Phil Nevin was ejected.
Dodgers acquire minor league pitcher Ricky Vanasco from Rangers for Luis Valdez
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired right-hander Ricky Vanasco from the Texas Rangers for lefty Luis Valdez.
Dodger legend Steve Garvey considering US Senate bid in California, energizing beleaguered GOP
Baseball legend Steve Garvey, who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres, is meeting with voters and senior GOP officials as he weighs a potential 2024 Senate bid in a race that already has several prominent Democratic contenders.
Entertainment News
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Former Playboy model accuses Bill Cosby of drugging and sexually assaulting her in 1969
A former Playboy model who alleges Bill Cosby drugged and sexually assaulted her and another woman at his home in 1969 is suing the entertainer in Los Angeles under a new California law that suspends the statute of limitations on sex abuse claims.
Tupac Shakur to receive posthumous star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Tupac Shakur, legendary hip-hop icon and actor, is to be posthumously honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame next week.
LA County DA: Armie Hammer will not face sexual assault charges
Armie Hammer, who was accused two years ago of rape by a woman who alleged the actor sexually assaulted her and beat her feet with a riding crop in Los Angeles in 2017 after they met on Facebook, will not face criminal charges, prosecutors announced today.
Veteran character actor John Beasley, who appeared in the TV drama "Everwood," dies at 79
John Beasley, the veteran character actor who played a kindly school bus driver on the TV drama "Everwood" and appeared in dozens of films dating back to the 1980s, has died.
Danny Masterson convicted on two counts of rape
A Los Angeles jury Wednesday has found "That '70s Show" actor Danny Masterson guilty of two counts of forcible rape.
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Firefighters douse flames in Watts church
It took 32 firefighters 20 minutes Saturday to put out flames in the sanctuary and balcony of a Watts church that had burned previously.
WeHo Pride underway, street closures in effect
With a full weekend of WeHo Pride events ahead, street closures began Thursday in the West Hollywood area to make room for the festivities.
Protesters gather outside Bunny Cafe in Woodland Hills
In a bid to draw attention to the welfare of rabbits, the LA Rabbit Foundation, along with several other advocacy groups, staged a demonstration Saturday outside the Bunny Cafe located in Woodland Hills.
Donut Friend: An LA vegan donut shop shares their treats
Donut Friend, donut and ice cream shop founded in Los Angeles, has an entirely plant-based menu
Celebrating Pride Month: A look at L.A. events
Lifestyle expert Paul Zahn shares some Pride Month events: Cocktails for a cause, music at WeHo Pride and LA Pride in the Park and more
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JM Eagle LA Championship at Wilshire Country Club
Shots from the LPGA Tour's JM Eagle LA Championship at the Wilshire Country Club in Palos Verdes.
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+.
