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3.9-magnitude earthquake strikes near Ontario after another smaller temblor
A preliminary 3.9-magnitude earthquake was reported near Ontario Saturday morning after another quake, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
As Line Fire keeps growing, mandatory evacuation orders issued near Highland
More than 500 homes are under a mandatory evacuation order due to the growing Line Fire as the wildfire scorched more than 3,800 acres by Saturday morning.
Mega Millions jackpot soars to an estimated $800 million after no winners
Mega Millions said the jackpot was last won in Illinois on June 4 with a ticket valued at $552 million.
Extreme heat strains the power grid and causes outages through Los Angeles County
Record-setting temperatures caused about 130 outages, cutting power to more than 16,500 households in LA city.
Power goes out at USC during latest heat wave to hit Southern California
The neighborhoods surrounding USC experienced a series of power outages on Friday during the peak of a heat wave that brought record-breaking temperatures to many communities in Los Angeles County.
Trader Joe's viral mini tote bags are returning to store shelves
Trader Joe's wildly popular mini tote bags are returning to stores Sept. 18 for a limited time.
Los Angeles offering up to $225 rebate for air conditioning units
The rebate applies to window, wall and portable air conditioning units bought between June 1 and Sept. 30.
Los Angeles faces scorching 119° as heat wave affects 31 million in 3 states
An intense heat wave across Southern California has led to warnings from public health officials in Los Angeles County Friday as some schools close early.
Record-high temperatures set throughout Los Angeles County amid heat wave
Long Beach and LAX both broke all-time highs, while Burbank, UCLA and downtown Los Angeles tied their record temperatures.
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California Public School teachers don't get paid family leave. After Newsom vetoed a bill to change that, lawmakers are trying again.
California lawmakers are trying again to give public school teachers paid family leave. Critics worry it could come at the actual expense of students.
Bills to shed light on newborn DNA storage in California quietly killed or gutted
Lawmakers quietly amended a bill prompted by a decade-long CBS investigation into California's Newborn Genetic Biobank. They removed the part that requires the state to reveal who is using our DNA for research and why.
Doctor who drove family off cliff fuels legal debate: Should attempted murder defendants get treatment instead of trial?
The doctor who was released from jail after driving his family off a cliff is being called the "poster child" for and against a California law that allows attempted murder defendants to get at-home mental health treatment instead of standing trial for alleged crimes.
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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.
KCAL Investigates: Violent crime on Metro up 33% compared to pre-pandemic levels
Board Chair Janice Hahn rides the Metro after the agency reached a five-year high in violent crime incidents.
KCAL Investigates: Following the campaign money
Ross Palombo digs through the numbers to give the bigger picture behind California fundraising for both presidential candidates.
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Prince Street Pizza joins us to celebrate the opening of their new pop-up drive-thru location on Sun
Prince Street Pizza, which has a handful of locations in the Los Angeles area, joins us to us give a taste and tell us all about their new pop-up drive-thru location on Sunset Boulevard.
Westways Weekender: Get some relief from the heat at these gorgeous spas across Southern California.
With a sweltering heat wave across the Southland, many in the region are looking for a little break from the scorching temperatures, a place to unwind and cool down. This week, we join Triple A's Westways Magazine on a trip to some of the most scenic spas in Southern California.
After another smaller quake, 3.9-magnitude earthquake strikes near Ontario and is followed by more a
Two earthquakes struck near Ontario Saturday morning, the first one a 3.5-magnitude temblor and the second a 3.9, and they were followed by at least a dozen aftershocks over the next hour or so.
Power outages tied to heat wave hit businesses, homes surrounding USC campus in South LA
Neighborhoods and businesses near the University of Southern California campus were hit by widespread power outages Friday evening as an intense late summer heat wave overwhelmed the power grid. Kara Finnstrom reports from University Park in South LA.
Alex Biston's 8 a.m. forecast
As a record-breaking heat wave drags on, scorching temperatures are expected to continue into the weekend across Southern California with highs reaching the mid-90s even at the beaches while triple-digit temperatures are seen throughout many areas just a little further inland.
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USC great Reggie Bush to be inducted into Rose Bowl Hall of Fame
Bush earned the Heisman Trophy and was part of the dynamic team that led USC to two national championships in the early 2000s.
Angels homer three times on way to 10-1 rout of Dodgers
Mickey Moniak hit a three-run homer in the first inning and Griffin Canning pitched 6 2/3 strong innings in the Los Angeles Angels' 10-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto will return to Dodgers' rotation next week after nearly 3-month injury absence
Yoshinobu Yamamoto will return to the Los Angeles Dodgers' rotation next week after missing nearly three months with a right arm injury.
Ohtani returns to Anaheim, Betts hits go-ahead homer in extras as Dodgers top Angels 6-2
Shohei Ohtani had an RBI triple in his first regular-season game back at Angel Stadium, and he scored on Mookie Betts' three-run homer in the 10th inning of the Los Angeles Dodgers' 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Freeman hits 2 homers, Ohtani steals 3 bases as Dodgers top D-backs 11-6
Freddie Freeman hit two homers and had five RBIs, Shohei Ohtani stole three bases and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 11-6.
Woody Marks' TD run with 8 seconds left gives No. 23 USC 27-20 win over No. 13 LSU
Miller Moss passed for 378 yards and a touchdown and Woody Marks rushed for 2 TDs including from 13 yards with 8 seconds left Sunday night to lift No. 23 Southern California to a 27-20 season-opening victory over No. 13 LSU.
Caden Dana becomes youngest Angels pitcher to win debut in 3-2 victory over Mariners
Caden Dana became the youngest pitcher in Angels history to win his major league debut as Los Angeles rallied for a 3-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners.
Diamondbacks use 8-run second inning to jump on Dodgers early in 14-3 win
Randal Grichuk hit a three-run homer in Arizona's eight-run second inning, Brandon Pfaadt struck out 10 and the Arizona Diamondbacks routed the Los Angeles Dodgers 14-3.
Newcomers Cedric Teuchert, Marcel Hartel lead St. Louis City to 2-1 victory over Galaxy
St. Louis City rode goals by newcomers Cedric Teuchert and Marcel Hartel to a 2-1 victory over the Western Conference-leading Los Angeles Galaxy.
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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.
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3.9-magnitude earthquake strikes near Ontario after another smaller temblor
A preliminary 3.9-magnitude earthquake was reported near Ontario Saturday morning after another quake, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
As Line Fire keeps growing, mandatory evacuation orders issued near Highland
More than 500 homes are under a mandatory evacuation order due to the growing Line Fire as the wildfire scorched more than 3,800 acres by Saturday morning.
Mega Millions jackpot soars to an estimated $800 million after no winners
Mega Millions said the jackpot was last won in Illinois on June 4 with a ticket valued at $552 million.
Extreme heat strains the power grid and causes outages through Los Angeles County
Record-setting temperatures caused about 130 outages, cutting power to more than 16,500 households in LA city.
Power goes out at USC during latest heat wave to hit Southern California
The neighborhoods surrounding USC experienced a series of power outages on Friday during the peak of a heat wave that brought record-breaking temperatures to many communities in Los Angeles County.
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3.9-magnitude earthquake strikes near Ontario after another smaller temblor
A preliminary 3.9-magnitude earthquake was reported near Ontario Saturday morning after another quake, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
As Line Fire keeps growing, mandatory evacuation orders issued near Highland
More than 500 homes are under a mandatory evacuation order due to the growing Line Fire as the wildfire scorched more than 3,800 acres by Saturday morning.
Extreme heat strains the power grid and causes outages through Los Angeles County
Record-setting temperatures caused about 130 outages, cutting power to more than 16,500 households in LA city.
Power goes out at USC during latest heat wave to hit Southern California
The neighborhoods surrounding USC experienced a series of power outages on Friday during the peak of a heat wave that brought record-breaking temperatures to many communities in Los Angeles County.
Los Angeles offering up to $225 rebate for air conditioning units
The rebate applies to window, wall and portable air conditioning units bought between June 1 and Sept. 30.
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Orange County barber charged with murder and torture of 6-year-old boy he was babysitting
Ernest Lamar Love, 41, is accused of torturing and murdering a 6-year-old boy he was babysitting last week while his mother worked a shift at St. Joseph's Hospital.
California Highway Patrol officer hurt in hit-and-run crash on 91 Freeway
The officer was doing a traffic stop when another driver crashed into the back of the patrol car.
84-year-old man killed by hit-and-run driver in Anaheim
The crash happened at around 5:30 a.m. near Anaheim Boulevard and Cerritos Avenue, according to the Anaheim Police Department.
Tustin police arrest an 18-year-old man in connection with a hit-and-run
When officers arrived they discovered two injured people, a woman hit by the car and a man who had been stabbed. Both victims were taken to the hospital, where the man died from his stab wounds.
From Porto's to Avengers, these new shops will open at the Downtown Disney District
From Porto's Bakery to an Avengers store, here's a breakdown of all the new shops and restaurants coming to the Downtown Disney District this holiday season and beyond.
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3.9-magnitude earthquake strikes near Ontario after another smaller temblor
A preliminary 3.9-magnitude earthquake was reported near Ontario Saturday morning after another quake, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Evacuation warnings in place for San Bernardino County Line Fire
With more than 3,000 acres scorched, the Line Fire continues to grow in San Bernardino County as evacuation warnings remain in place.
2 teens arrested for allegedly starting Hawarden Fire with illegal fireworks
Police arrested two teens for allegedly starting the Hawarden Fire, which destroyed several Riverside homes.
Human remains found at California nudist resort belong to missing couple
Human remains that were discovered underneath the home of the suspect in the disappearance of a couple who went missing at a Southern California nudist resort belong to them.
Three Colombian nationals arrested in connection with hidden camera found outside Temecula home
All three suspects were located after a search warrant was served at a home in Los Angeles on Tuesday, deputies said.
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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.
KCAL Investigates: Violent crime on Metro up 33% compared to pre-pandemic levels
Board Chair Janice Hahn rides the Metro after the agency reached a five-year high in violent crime incidents.
KCAL Investigates: Following the campaign money
Ross Palombo digs through the numbers to give the bigger picture behind California fundraising for both presidential candidates.
KCAL News Investigates: Study sparks concerns about who police buy their guns from
After a two-year KCAL News Investigation uncovered serious concerns about police selling their old weapons, a new case study has brought a new light to where agencies buy their new guns.
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Mega Millions jackpot soars to an estimated $800 million after no winners
Mega Millions said the jackpot was last won in Illinois on June 4 with a ticket valued at $552 million.
Judge delays sentencing in Trump's N.Y. criminal case until after election
Trump was convicted in May on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in relation to a "hush money" payment to an adult film star before the 2016 election.
Sergio Mendes, Brazilian bossa nova legend, dies at 83
The Grammy-winning musician's composition "Mas Que Nada" was one of the songs that helped popularize the Brazilian music genre bossa nova worldwide in the 1960s.
Death Valley National Park just had its hottest summer on record
The average temperature from June to August was 104.5 degrees, breaking previous records of 104.2 degrees, set in 2021 and 2018.
Employers added 142,000 jobs in August, weaker than forecasted
The latest labor market data comes less than two weeks ahead of the Federal Reserve's decision on whether to cut interest rates.
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Newsom issues emergency regulations on intoxicating hemp products
Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday introduced new emergency regulations that will restrict the sale of intoxicating hemp products that are being sold outside of dispensaries with no age restrictions due to loopholes in California law.
Gov. Newsom vetoes bill aimed at helping undocumented immigrants buy homes in California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill Friday that would have made some immigrants in the country illegally eligible for home loans backed by the state.
Mark Ghaly, California's health and human services secretary, to depart from role
California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly, who has led the agency since March 2019 and through the COVID-19 pandemic, is departing from his role at the end of the month.
Judge delays sentencing in Trump's N.Y. criminal case until after election
Trump was convicted in May on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in relation to a "hush money" payment to an adult film star before the 2016 election.
Hunter Biden pleads guilty to all 9 charges in tax evasion case before trial
The president's son Hunter Biden admitted to failing to pay at least $1.4 million in federal taxes.
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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.
Target launches new paid membership program in a bid to drive increased sales
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
Tipping etiquette: Your questions answered
When, who and how much to tip is becoming more of a question in consumers' minds.
On Your Side: College students and credit-card debt
One in four college students says they have credit card debt, according to a new survey by U.S. News and World Report. And with interest rates topping 20 percent, those students could be in debt for years. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has more on the biggest mistakes college students are making with their credit cards.
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Newsom issues emergency regulations on intoxicating hemp products
Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday introduced new emergency regulations that will restrict the sale of intoxicating hemp products that are being sold outside of dispensaries with no age restrictions due to loopholes in California law.
Understanding Leukemia and Lymphoma: essential facts, prevention tips, and ways to get involved
September is Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month. Learn more about blood cancers below, including knowing your risk factors, resources for patients, prevention tips and how you can get Involved.
"Boy Meets World" actress Danielle Fishel reveals breast cancer diagnosis
The 43-year-old actress, who shared the news in the latest episode of her "Pod Meets World" podcast, said "learning from the experiences of others" motivated her to share the diagnosis.
Recalled cucumbers in salmonella outbreak sickened 449, CDC says
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
FDA rejects MDMA for treating PTSD, calls for redo of study, drugmaker says
Drugmaker Lykos Therapeutics had asked the FDA to approve its MDMA capsules as part of a therapy regimen for treating PTSD. It says another study will take "several years."
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California AI safety bill passes Legislature after drawing criticism from Pelosi, support from Musk
A sweeping measure to regulate the development of artificial intelligence has passed the California Legislature and is headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk.
Californians can now add digital driver's licenses, ID cards to Google Wallet
California residents with Android smartphones can now add their driver's licenses and ID cards to Google Wallet, the state's Department of Motor Vehicles announced Friday.
Chevron moving its headquarters from California to Texas
Chevron Corporation announced Friday it would relocate its headquarters from San Ramon to Houston, Texas before the end of the year.
Olympic Committee sues Logan Paul's energy drink brand over trademark
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger and journalist Willow Bay to become Angel City FC's new owners
Angel City FC says Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger and Southern California dean for communication and journalism Willow Bay will be the new controlling owners of the National Women's Soccer League team.
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USC great Reggie Bush to be inducted into Rose Bowl Hall of Fame
Bush earned the Heisman Trophy and was part of the dynamic team that led USC to two national championships in the early 2000s.
Angels homer three times on way to 10-1 rout of Dodgers
Mickey Moniak hit a three-run homer in the first inning and Griffin Canning pitched 6 2/3 strong innings in the Los Angeles Angels' 10-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto will return to Dodgers' rotation next week after nearly 3-month injury absence
Yoshinobu Yamamoto will return to the Los Angeles Dodgers' rotation next week after missing nearly three months with a right arm injury.
Ohtani returns to Anaheim, Betts hits go-ahead homer in extras as Dodgers top Angels 6-2
Shohei Ohtani had an RBI triple in his first regular-season game back at Angel Stadium, and he scored on Mookie Betts' three-run homer in the 10th inning of the Los Angeles Dodgers' 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Freeman hits 2 homers, Ohtani steals 3 bases as Dodgers top D-backs 11-6
Freddie Freeman hit two homers and had five RBIs, Shohei Ohtani stole three bases and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 11-6.
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Sergio Mendes, Brazilian bossa nova legend, dies at 83
The Grammy-winning musician's composition "Mas Que Nada" was one of the songs that helped popularize the Brazilian music genre bossa nova worldwide in the 1960s.
James Darren, "Gidget" actor, singer and director, dies at 88
The teen idol who helped ignite the 1960s surfing craze as a handsome beach boy in the "Gidget" movies, James Darren has died at 88.
DirecTV customers suddenly can't get ESPN and Disney shows. Here's why.
Walt Disney Co. pulled ESPN, its Disney network and ABC stations from DirecTV's service, a move that came on a busy sports night.
Ryan Seacrest takes a spin as new host of "Wheel of Fortune"
After more than 40 years, the game show that's a TV institution has a new host, someone who's a broadcast institution himself: Ryan Seacrest, whose journey has taken him from tiny Dunwoody, Ga., to working with TV royalty Vanna White.
Rapper Fatman Scoop dies after collapsing during show
Rapper and radio personality Fatman Scoop experienced a medical emergency on stage in Connecticut, local officials said.
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Prince Street Pizza joins us to celebrate the opening of their new pop-up drive-thru location on Sun
Prince Street Pizza, which has a handful of locations in the Los Angeles area, joins us to us give a taste and tell us all about their new pop-up drive-thru location on Sunset Boulevard.
Westways Weekender: Get some relief from the heat at these gorgeous spas across Southern California.
With a sweltering heat wave across the Southland, many in the region are looking for a little break from the scorching temperatures, a place to unwind and cool down. This week, we join Triple A's Westways Magazine on a trip to some of the most scenic spas in Southern California.
After another smaller quake, 3.9-magnitude earthquake strikes near Ontario and is followed by more a
Two earthquakes struck near Ontario Saturday morning, the first one a 3.5-magnitude temblor and the second a 3.9, and they were followed by at least a dozen aftershocks over the next hour or so.
Power outages tied to heat wave hit businesses, homes surrounding USC campus in South LA
Neighborhoods and businesses near the University of Southern California campus were hit by widespread power outages Friday evening as an intense late summer heat wave overwhelmed the power grid. Kara Finnstrom reports from University Park in South LA.
Alex Biston's 8 a.m. forecast
As a record-breaking heat wave drags on, scorching temperatures are expected to continue into the weekend across Southern California with highs reaching the mid-90s even at the beaches while triple-digit temperatures are seen throughout many areas just a little further inland.
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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.
PHOTOS: Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams into overpass
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
2024 Oscars Red Carpet
The Academy Awards will hand out filmmaking's top honor in 23 categories during the 2024 Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, starting at 7 p.m. Eastern, 4 p.m. PDT.
