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Bell Gardens High School social media threat: 2 adults arrested
Two adults were arrested Sunday following a social media posting of a possible threat against Bell Gardens High School.
More rain, snow on the way with another atmospheric river arriving this week
Heavy rainfall was expected to begin Monday as the 12th atmospheric river of the winter season closes in on the Southland.
LAUSD strike: Resources for families of 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.
'Their voices will not be silenced': LAUSD employee strike expected to move forward
A potentially crippling strike by service workers that would shut down Los Angeles Unified School District campuses for three days was looming large over the weekend, with little hope of any resolution being reached before the planned Tuesday walkout.
Orange County preps for another week of rain amid San Clemente landslide concerns
Another in a series of storms will hit the Southland this week, with light rain arriving in some areas Monday and intensifying over the following days, forecasters said.
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.
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.
Westlake abandoned house fire: One firefighter injured
One firefighter was injured at the scene of a fire in Westlake Monday morning.
Panorama City apartment building fire extinguished
Firefighters were battling a fire at a four-story apartment building in Panorama City Monday morning.
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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.
LAUSD potential strike: Evelyn Aleman discusses scenarios
Evelyn Aleman, founder of Our Voice: Communities for Quality Education, discusses potential scenarios for parents if a declared three-day Los Angeles Unified School District strike goes through this week.
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.
Bell Gardens High School social media threat: 2 arrested
Two adults were arrested Sunday following a social media posting of a possible threat against Bell Gardens High School. Rick Montanez reports.
Markina Brown's Weather Forecast (March 20)
Scattered showers this morning, heavier rain arriving tonight into early Tuesday morning, lasting through Wednesday, clearing Thursday. Wind advisories in effect inland.
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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.
Paul George scores 29 as Clippers down Blazers, 111-102
Paul George had 29 points and the Los Angeles Clippers handed the Portland Trail Blazers their sixth straight loss with a 117-102 victory on Sunday night.
Pettersson, Hughes shine in Canucks' 2-1 win over Ducks
Elias Pettersson had a power-play goal and an assist to extend his point streak to eight games, Quinn Hughes had two assists to give him 60 for the season, and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Anaheim Ducks 2-1.
Ndiwa, Yimer prevail in Los Angeles Marathon
Kenya's Stacy Ndiwa and Ethiopia's Jemal Yimer are the winners of the 38th Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday.
Demko, Canucks finish strong to hand Kings 3-2 shootout loss
Elias Pettersson had a power-play goal, Thatcher Demko made 38 saves and the Vancouver Canucks defeated the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 in a shootout.
Leerdam helps Galaxy earn 1-1 draw with Whitecaps
Kelvin Leerdam scored in the fourth minute of first-half stoppage time to help the Los Angeles Galaxy earn a 1-1 draw with the Vancouver Whitecaps.
March Madness: No. 2 UCLA beats No. 7 Northwestern 68-63 to advance to Sweet 16
Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 24 points and UCLA withstood a second-half push from Northwestern to get back to the Sweet 16 with a 68-63 victory.
West favorites LAFC and Seattle play to 0-0 stalemate
Two of the favorites in the Western Conference relied on their goalkeepers as Seattle's Stefan Frei and LAFC's John McCarthy posted shutouts in a 0-0 draw.
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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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Bell Gardens High School social media threat: 2 adults arrested
Two adults were arrested Sunday following a social media posting of a possible threat against Bell Gardens High School.
More rain, snow on the way with another atmospheric river arriving this week
Heavy rainfall was expected to begin Monday as the 12th atmospheric river of the winter season closes in on the Southland.
LAUSD strike: Resources for families of 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.
'Their voices will not be silenced': LAUSD employee strike expected to move forward
A potentially crippling strike by service workers that would shut down Los Angeles Unified School District campuses for three days was looming large over the weekend, with little hope of any resolution being reached before the planned Tuesday walkout.
Orange County preps for another week of rain amid San Clemente landslide concerns
Another in a series of storms will hit the Southland this week, with light rain arriving in some areas Monday and intensifying over the following days, forecasters said.
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Orange County preps for another week of rain amid San Clemente landslide concerns
Another in a series of storms will hit the Southland this week, with light rain arriving in some areas Monday and intensifying over the following days, forecasters said.
Westlake abandoned house fire: One firefighter injured
One firefighter was injured at the scene of a fire in Westlake Monday morning.
Panorama City apartment building fire extinguished
Firefighters were battling a fire at a four-story apartment building in Panorama City Monday morning.
El Segundo armored-truck robbery suspect sought
An armored truck was robbed outside a bank in El Segundo in February, and authorities are seeking tips from the public.
More rain, snow on the way with another atmospheric river arriving this week
Heavy rainfall was expected to begin Monday as the 12th atmospheric river of the winter season closes in on the Southland.
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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.
Mastermind behind 2016 jailbreak in Orange County convicted on felony charges
Hossein Nayeri, the 44-year-old Newport Beach man who organized a daring, elaborate Southern California jailbreak in 2016 has been found guilty of the escape.
Biden sends federal assistance to Orange County after landslides, storm damage
Four apartment buildings in San Clemente were evacuated Wednesday on the 1500 block of Buena Vista due to a landslide. The hillside behind the buildings gave way, leaving parts of the structures teetering on the edge, affecting 20 rental units.
SoCalGas asks for 13% rate increase after exorbitant winter surges
SoCalGas said the rate increase is needed to modernize and upgrade its infrastructure while trying to grow renewable energy options.
Multiple sewage spills lead to beach closures in Long Beach, Orange County
According to city officials, nearly 18,000 gallons of sewage were discharged into the Los Angeles River due to the heavy rainfall that hit the area early Wednesday morning.
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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.
Former inmates getting a second chance with the Buffalo Hand Crew
The Buffalo Hand Crews solely consists of former inmates who said the fire service gave them a new purpose in life
SoCalGas asks for 13% rate increase after exorbitant winter surges
SoCalGas said the rate increase is needed to modernize and upgrade its infrastructure while trying to grow renewable energy options.
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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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Miami Beach enacts spring break curfew after 2 fatal shootings
The curfew will be from 11:59 p.m. Sunday until 6 a.m. Monday, with an additional curfew likely to be put in place Thursday through next Monday.
California to seek beds for mental health, drug treatment
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's latest plan for the state's homelessness crisis asks voters to fund a major expansion of housing and treatment for residents suffering from mental illness and addiction.
Judge orders Trump's attorney to testify in classified documents investigation
Evan Corcoran previously refused to answer investigators' questions about his conversations with Trump, citing attorney-client privilege concerns. The ruling will likely be appealed.
Lawsuit: Amazon Go stores didn't properly alert customers of biometric tracking
The lawsuit claims that the e-commerce giant violated a New York City law passed in early 2021.
Warning issued about counterfeit pills sold in Mexican pharmacies
The counterfeit medications were tainted with substances including fentanyl and methamphetamine, the department said.
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California to seek beds for mental health, drug treatment
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's latest plan for the state's homelessness crisis asks voters to fund a major expansion of housing and treatment for residents suffering from mental illness and addiction.
Judge orders Trump's attorney to testify in classified documents investigation
Evan Corcoran previously refused to answer investigators' questions about his conversations with Trump, citing attorney-client privilege concerns. The ruling will likely be appealed.
Trump expects to be arrested Tuesday as DA eyes charges
Trump attorney Susan Necheles told CBS News that this is speculation from the former president.
Timeline: Donald Trump, Stormy Daniels and $130,000 to buy her silence
The alleged scheme first came to light years ago, but an investigation by New York prosecutors has gained new momentum in recent months.
Newsom pledges 1,200 tiny homes for California's homeless
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says the state will pay to build 1,200 small homes to help house the homeless population.
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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.
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.
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.
On Your Side: Gate agent recorded trashing passenger's items
A local man took matters into his own hands when his carryon bag went missing at New Orleans Airport. He got security video of the gate where he left it, and what he saw caught on camera was shocking. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has the footage, and the airline's reaction.
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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."
Governor Gavin Newsom tests positive for COVID-19; symptoms mild
According to a statement from the Governor's office, Newsom tested positive on Wednesday and is exhibited mild symptoms. He is expected to work remotely and self-isolate.
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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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.
Sports News
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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.
Paul George scores 29 as Clippers down Blazers, 111-102
Paul George had 29 points and the Los Angeles Clippers handed the Portland Trail Blazers their sixth straight loss with a 117-102 victory on Sunday night.
Pettersson, Hughes shine in Canucks' 2-1 win over Ducks
Elias Pettersson had a power-play goal and an assist to extend his point streak to eight games, Quinn Hughes had two assists to give him 60 for the season, and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Anaheim Ducks 2-1.
Ndiwa, Yimer prevail in Los Angeles Marathon
Kenya's Stacy Ndiwa and Ethiopia's Jemal Yimer are the winners of the 38th Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday.
Entertainment News
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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.
Lance Reddick, actor in "The Wire" and "John Wick" movies, dies at age 60
The actor's death was confirmed to CBS News by two of his representatives.
Here's how much Ryan Reynolds could make from Mint Mobile sale
The actor's savvy investments are paying off in multi-million deals, such as his stake in Aviator Gin and now Mint Mobile.
Taylor Swift announces she's dropping 4 new songs ahead of Eras Tour
"In celebration of The Eras Tour I'm releasing four previously unreleased songs tonight at midnight," the singer posted.
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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.
LAUSD potential strike: Evelyn Aleman discusses scenarios
Evelyn Aleman, founder of Our Voice: Communities for Quality Education, discusses potential scenarios for parents if a declared three-day Los Angeles Unified School District strike goes through this week.
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.
Bell Gardens High School social media threat: 2 arrested
Two adults were arrested Sunday following a social media posting of a possible threat against Bell Gardens High School. Rick Montanez reports.
Markina Brown's Weather Forecast (March 20)
Scattered showers this morning, heavier rain arriving tonight into early Tuesday morning, lasting through Wednesday, clearing Thursday. Wind advisories in effect inland.
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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.
