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Firefighters inspect remnants of Long Beach home following possible explosion
Firefighters rushed to a Long Beach neighborhood on Monday after a possible explosion destroyed a back house.
Cissy Houston, Whitney Houston's mother and Grammy winner, dies at age 91
Cissy Houston performed alongside superstar musicians like Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin.
Tennis icon, Billie Jean King, named 2025 Tournament of Roses Grand Marshal
In 1973, King lobbied for equal prize money for men and women at the U.S. Open. As a result of her advocacy, the U.S. Open became the first major tournament to offer equal prize money to both sexes.
Clerk attacked by mob during robbery at 7-Eleven in Anaheim, police say
A 7-Eleven clerk was attacked by a group of nearly 50 people who ransacked the store in Anaheim early Sunday morning.
Disgraced LA Councilman José Huizar expected to start prison sentence for corruption case
In January 2024, a federal judge sentenced Huizar to 13 years in prison last year in a public corruption case involving at least $1.5 million in cash and benefits in exchange for help driving downtown real estate projects through the city's approval process and for cheating on his taxes.
Illegal crossings at U.S. southern border reach new low for Biden era
Border Patrol's tally of migrant apprehensions in September is the lowest number recorded by the agency since August 2020.
Six arrested in connection with flash mob robbery at Westfield Topanga Mall
Two of the suspects arrested were juveniles, police said.
LeBron and Bronny James become the first father-son duo to play together in the NBA
LeBron and Bronny James made history today as the first father-son duo to play together in the NBA.
Padres hit six homers to take Game 2 of NLDS from Dodgers, tying series at 1-1
The Padres attacked Dodgers starter Jack Flaherty early, jumping to a three-run lead before the Boys in Blue could get a run across the plate.
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Gov. Newsom signs law to shed light on newborn DNA storage, prompted by 10-year CBS News California investigation
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
Bill that would help protect California seniors from scammers waits for Gov. Newsom's signature
Credit card companies are responsible for fraud loss, under federal law. But there's no penalty for big banks when venerable victims wire thousands of dollars to scammers.
Why some California Democrats take Big Oil money and vote against environmental laws
When California Democrats accept oil money or vote against "climate-friendly" bills, they are often criticized or accused of being beholden to the oil industry. But are they?
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How a white truck helped arson investigators track down the man accused of starting the Line Fire
Ross Palombo shows how investigators arrested the man accused of starting the Line Fire after they spotted his white truck. Palombo also speaks to the man's family.
Are wildfires getting worse every year?
Senior Reporter Ross Palombo dug through several decades of data with info you'll only see on KCAL News
LA Metro bus and rail operator assaults are up year over year
On the heels of yet another Metro bus driver assault, Ross Palombo takes a look at the rising incidents and how this year's numbers compare to last.
Connecting infamous crime gun involving Christopher Dorner
KCAL News investigates connection between Beverly Hills armed robbery and gun belonging to notorious police killer Christopher Dorner.
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Proposition 35
Proposition 35 would provide a new permanent tax to help fund Medi-Cal.
Proposition 6
Proposition 6 would remove a current provision in the California constitution that allows jails and prisons to impose forced labor on inmates. That means state prisons would not be allowed to discipline people in prison who refuse to work.
Proposition 5
Proposition 5 would make it easier for cities to approve local bonds and tax increases for affordable housing, roads. and parks with a 55% vote. Currently these bonds and tax increases need a two-thirds vote to be approved.
Proposition 3
Proposition 3 would remove outdated language from the state constitution that stipulates a marriage is between a "man and a woman." Supporters want it removed to protect same-sex couples from any possible United States Supreme Court rulings infringing on their rights.
Long Beach firefighters inspect destroyed back house after possible explosion
Firefighters rushed to a Long Beach neighborhood on Monday after a possible explosion destroyed a back house.
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Dodgers leave Freddie Freeman in Los Angeles to rest a sore right ankle ahead of the playoffs
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman didn't make the trip to Colorado for a three-game series against the Rockies to close out the regular season so he could rest a sore ankle.
LeBron and Bronny James become the first father-son duo to play together in the NBA
LeBron and Bronny James made history today as the first father-son duo to play together in the NBA.
Padres hit six homers to take Game 2 of NLDS from Dodgers, tying series at 1-1
The Padres attacked Dodgers starter Jack Flaherty early, jumping to a three-run lead before the Boys in Blue could get a run across the plate.
Dodgers-Padres NLDS Game 2 temporarily suspended after fans throw items onto the field
The bottom of the 7th inning was suspended after fans appeared to be hurling items from the stands towards Padres outfielders Jurickson Profar and Fernando Tatis Jr.
Jordan Love throws a pair of TD passes in the second half to rally Packers past Rams 24-19
Jordan Love bounced back from the first pick-6 of his career to throw a pair of touchdown passes to Tucker Kraft in the second half as the Green Bay Packers rallied for a 24-19 victory over the Los Angeles Rams.
Clippers and P.J. Tucker agree he won't be with team while they try to find him different spot
The Los Angeles Clippers and P.J. Tucker have agreed he won't be with the team for the time being while it tries to find the veteran forward a different situation.
Gabriel Pec scores, Galaxy close in on West's top seed with 2-1 win over Austin
Dejan Joveljić scored the go-ahead goal in the 76th minute, Gabriel Pec became the second Los Angeles player to score in four straight matches this season and the Galaxy moved closer to wrapping up the top seed in the Western Conference with a 2-1 victory over Austin FC.
Ohtani homers in playoff debut and the Dodgers rally to beat the Padres 7-5 in NLDS opener
Shohei Ohtani hit a three-run homer in his postseason debut, Teoscar Hernández's two-run single gave Los Angeles its first lead in a playoff game in two years, and the Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 7-5 in their NL Division Series opener.
Minnesota upsets No. 11 USC 24-17 on Brosmer's 4th-and-goal sneak with 56 seconds left
Max Brosmer powered into the end zone for Minnesota on fourth-and-goal from the 1-yard line with 56 seconds left, breaking a tie game with his third rushing touchdown of the game to fuel a 24-17 upset of 11th-ranked Southern California.
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Firefighters inspect remnants of Long Beach home following possible explosion
Firefighters rushed to a Long Beach neighborhood on Monday after a possible explosion destroyed a back house.
Cissy Houston, Whitney Houston's mother and Grammy winner, dies at age 91
Cissy Houston performed alongside superstar musicians like Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin.
Tennis icon, Billie Jean King, named 2025 Tournament of Roses Grand Marshal
In 1973, King lobbied for equal prize money for men and women at the U.S. Open. As a result of her advocacy, the U.S. Open became the first major tournament to offer equal prize money to both sexes.
Clerk attacked by mob during robbery at 7-Eleven in Anaheim, police say
A 7-Eleven clerk was attacked by a group of nearly 50 people who ransacked the store in Anaheim early Sunday morning.
Disgraced LA Councilman José Huizar expected to start prison sentence for corruption case
In January 2024, a federal judge sentenced Huizar to 13 years in prison last year in a public corruption case involving at least $1.5 million in cash and benefits in exchange for help driving downtown real estate projects through the city's approval process and for cheating on his taxes.
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Firefighters inspect remnants of Long Beach home following possible explosion
Firefighters rushed to a Long Beach neighborhood on Monday after a possible explosion destroyed a back house.
Tennis icon, Billie Jean King, named 2025 Tournament of Roses Grand Marshal
In 1973, King lobbied for equal prize money for men and women at the U.S. Open. As a result of her advocacy, the U.S. Open became the first major tournament to offer equal prize money to both sexes.
Disgraced LA Councilman José Huizar expected to start prison sentence for corruption case
In January 2024, a federal judge sentenced Huizar to 13 years in prison last year in a public corruption case involving at least $1.5 million in cash and benefits in exchange for help driving downtown real estate projects through the city's approval process and for cheating on his taxes.
Clerk attacked by mob during robbery at 7-Eleven in Anaheim, police say
A 7-Eleven clerk was attacked by a group of nearly 50 people who ransacked the store in Anaheim early Sunday morning.
Six arrested in connection with flash mob robbery at Westfield Topanga Mall
Two of the suspects arrested were juveniles, police said.
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Alleged arsonist arrested for setting brush fire in Lake Forest
Details surrounding the investigation remain unclear, but Orange County Sheriff's Department detectives were able to determine that it was an alleged act of arson and that they had located the suspect they believed was responsible.
Pacific Airshow organizers hope for clearer skies in O.C. as final day unfolds
As the final day of the Pacific Airshow unfolds on Sunday, organizers remain optimistic that weather conditions will improve.
Probe underway after man is fatally stabbed in Garden Grove
A homicide investigation was underway in Garden Grove where a man was fatally stabbed.
Motorcyclist killed in traffic collision in Huntington Beach
A 24-year-old motorcyclist was killed Friday evening in a collision in Huntington Beach.
1 dead, 1 injured after police pursuit ends with crash in Anaheim
One person was killed and another hospitalized after a police pursuit ended with the suspect slamming into a light pole in Anaheim early Friday morning.
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1 dead, 4 hospitalized after multi-car crash in San Bernardino County
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Upland police say DUI driver was twice legal limit when he killed woman in crash
Police say the driver was twice the legal limit and that he had been arrested just three months ago in a separate DUI incident.
60 Freeway overpass damaged in crash with truck carrying excavator in Moreno Valley
An overpass of SR-60 in Moreno Valley was damaged on Friday afternoon when an excavator on the back of a big rig scraped the cement, causing it to fall onto the roadway below.
Man killed in deputy shooting in San Bernardino County
A San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department deputy shot and killed a man in a Loma Linda neighborhood Thursday afternoon.
Detectives searching for alleged gunman in shooting that left one dead, one wounded in Perris
The shooting happened at around 3:15 p.m. at a house in the 600 block of Indian Hills Circle, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.
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How the ATF's gun tracing system helped police find the gunman in the Monterey Park mass shooting
While sometimes slow, the tracing system from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives played an instrumental role in helping law enforcement locate the man who opened fire inside a Monterey Park dance hall in 2022.
Metro System Violence
Following a deadly hijacking of a Metro bus, Ross Palombo digs through data about violence on the Metro system.
Metro data shows assaults have doubled compared to the same time last year
Ross Palombo goes over the crime statistics available for the Metro.
Connecting infamous crime gun involving Christopher Dorner
KCAL News investigates connection between Beverly Hills armed robbery and gun belonging to notorious police killer Christopher Dorner.
How a white truck helped arson investigators track down the man accused of starting the Line Fire
Ross Palombo shows how investigators arrested the man accused of starting the Line Fire after they spotted his white truck. Palombo also speaks to the man's family.
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Cissy Houston, Whitney Houston's mother and Grammy winner, dies at age 91
Cissy Houston performed alongside superstar musicians like Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin.
Illegal crossings at U.S. southern border reach new low for Biden era
Border Patrol's tally of migrant apprehensions in September is the lowest number recorded by the agency since August 2020.
Biden sends more troops to North Carolina for Hurricane Helene response
Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic damage from Florida into the Appalachian mountains and killed more than 225 people across multiple states.
Election officials on threats to your right to vote
Just weeks before the presidential election, new rules are going into effect in some states that can jeopardize people's right to vote, from challenges to voter registrations, to limits on when and how ballots may be cast.
Hurricane Milton intensifies, heads toward Florida's Gulf Coast
Milton grew into a powerful Category 5 hurricane and its path is forecast to bring it ashore along Florida's west coast this week.
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Biden sends more troops to North Carolina for Hurricane Helene response
Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic damage from Florida into the Appalachian mountains and killed more than 225 people across multiple states.
Trump returns to Butler after assassination attempt
Billionaire Elon Musk also appeared with Trump on stage, calling the November election "the most important of our lifetime."
California Gov. Newsom awards nearly $131M to clear homeless encampments
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday that the state is awarding 18 communities with nearly $131 million to clear homeless encampments while also providing shelter and support.
Bruce Springsteen endorses Harris, condemns Trump
Rock star Bruce Springsteen spoke out in a video and said Trump should be disqualified from ever being president again.
How Secret Service secured Trump's return to Butler, Pennsylvania
Trump returned Saturday to Butler, Pennsylvania, for a rally at the site of the first assassination attempt against him.
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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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Fifth locally acquired case of dengue reported in Los Angeles
Los Angeles County health officials say that the case was reported in a resident of El Monte and that there is no known relation between them and the other four patients.
Newsom signs bill expanding methadone access in California amid opioid crisis
In the ongoing fight against opioid addiction, Gov. Gavin Newson has signed a bill aimed at expanding access to methadone treatment in California.
Gov. Newsom signs law to shed light on newborn DNA storage, prompted by 10-year CBS News California investigation
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
Fourth case of dengue reported in LA County, raising concern of public health officials
Public health officials say this case is unrelated to the three other cases in Baldwin Park, which they called "unprecedented" last week.
Obesity rate in U.S. adults no longer growing, new CDC data suggests
The latest CDC survey found 4 in 10 adults in the U.S. were obese. A map shows the states with the highest and lowest rates.
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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's Newsom vetoes bill requiring speeding alerts in new cars
California would have become the first to require such systems for all new cars, trucks and buses sold in the state starting in 2030.
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.
Rebuilding Pac-12 adding Boise St., Colorado St., Fresno St. and San Diego St.
The Pac-12 Conference announced Thursday that Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State and San Diego State will become new members as the conference rebuilds.
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Dodgers leave Freddie Freeman in Los Angeles to rest a sore right ankle ahead of the playoffs
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman didn't make the trip to Colorado for a three-game series against the Rockies to close out the regular season so he could rest a sore ankle.
LeBron and Bronny James become the first father-son duo to play together in the NBA
LeBron and Bronny James made history today as the first father-son duo to play together in the NBA.
Padres hit six homers to take Game 2 of NLDS from Dodgers, tying series at 1-1
The Padres attacked Dodgers starter Jack Flaherty early, jumping to a three-run lead before the Boys in Blue could get a run across the plate.
Dodgers-Padres NLDS Game 2 temporarily suspended after fans throw items onto the field
The bottom of the 7th inning was suspended after fans appeared to be hurling items from the stands towards Padres outfielders Jurickson Profar and Fernando Tatis Jr.
Jordan Love throws a pair of TD passes in the second half to rally Packers past Rams 24-19
Jordan Love bounced back from the first pick-6 of his career to throw a pair of touchdown passes to Tucker Kraft in the second half as the Green Bay Packers rallied for a 24-19 victory over the Los Angeles Rams.
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Cissy Houston, Whitney Houston's mother and Grammy winner, dies at age 91
Cissy Houston performed alongside superstar musicians like Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin.
Christopher Ciccone, artist and Madonna's younger brother, dies at 63
Christopher Ciccone spent most of his life in Madonna's shadow - as her back-up dancer, personal assistant, dresser, decorator, art director and tour director.
Keanu Reeves spins out in racing debut at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Keanu Reeves finished 25th in the Toyota GR Cup at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Bruce Springsteen endorses Harris, condemns Trump
Rock star Bruce Springsteen spoke out in a video and said Trump should be disqualified from ever being president again.
John Amos, "Roots" and "Good Times" actor, dies at 84
John Amos was best known for his roles in "Roots" and the 1970s sitcom "Good Times."
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Proposition 35
Proposition 35 would provide a new permanent tax to help fund Medi-Cal.
Proposition 6
Proposition 6 would remove a current provision in the California constitution that allows jails and prisons to impose forced labor on inmates. That means state prisons would not be allowed to discipline people in prison who refuse to work.
Proposition 5
Proposition 5 would make it easier for cities to approve local bonds and tax increases for affordable housing, roads. and parks with a 55% vote. Currently these bonds and tax increases need a two-thirds vote to be approved.
Proposition 3
Proposition 3 would remove outdated language from the state constitution that stipulates a marriage is between a "man and a woman." Supporters want it removed to protect same-sex couples from any possible United States Supreme Court rulings infringing on their rights.
Long Beach firefighters inspect destroyed back house after possible explosion
Firefighters rushed to a Long Beach neighborhood on Monday after a possible explosion destroyed a back house.
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Bridge Fire grows in acreage, prompting evacuation warnings
The Bridge Fire in California's Angeles National Forest exploded to more than 34,000 acres Tuesday evening, prompting evacuations and road closures.
Airport Fire burns thens of thousands of acres in Orange County
The Airport Fire burning in eastern Orange County is one of three brush fires continuing to rage in Southern California as hot temperatures and dry conditions challenge firefighting crews.
Desert Daze: A psych-rock music festival in Southern California
Desert Daze is a music festival that's brought together acts like Tame Impala, The Flaming Lips, Toro y Moi and Wu-Tang Clan since starting in 2012. It's been held in Lake Perris in Riverside County, where festival-goers can jump in the water amid live performances. In 2024, it was canceled for the second year in a row. And it's not clear when the SoCal psych-rock fest will be back.
Roger Corman, "King of the B Movies" 1926-2024
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
JM Eagle LA Championship
Shots from the second day of the JM Eagle LA Championship held at the Wilshire Country Club in the Palos Verdes Estates.
