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Man arrested with guns near Trump Coachella rally had "homemade" license plate, multiple passports
Deputies assigned to former President Donald Trump's rally in California's Coachella Valley on Saturday arrested a Las Vegas man at a checkpoint for allegedly possessing a loaded firearm, a shotgun and a high-capacity magazine.
5 middle school students fall ill after possible ingestion of cannabis-laced edibles
Firefighters say that three of the students were taken to a nearby hospital in fair condition, while the other two were released to the care of their parents.
Search underway for two missing juvenile girls from Lancaster since August
The girls were previously part of a missing persons search in August as well, and according to the California Highway Patrol the day they were located was the last day they were seen.
Series premiere of 'NCIS: Origins' debuts on Monday, Oct. 14
Go back in time as a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs begins his career as a newly minted special agent in the new CBS series "NCIS: Origins."
Dodger Stadium and fans ready for Monday afternoon NLCS Game 2
The stadium is prepped for postseason play, with special logos painted in front of the dugouts, and the head groundskeeper attesting that staff went over everything with a fine-tooth comb.
New lawsuits accuse Diddy of sexual assault of 6 people, including a minor
A new wave of lawsuits filed Monday accuses Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping men and women and molesting a 16-year-old boy.
Westbound lanes of the 10 Freeway in Claremont closed due to deadly crash
The accident was reported around 4:27 a.m. The right shoulder is open to allow for the flow of traffic.
A new caregiver calculator reveals the high cost of caring for loved ones
How much is your caregiving worth? A new tool calculates the financial value of work devoted to aiding loved ones in need.
"Game of Thrones" famed Iron Throne sells for $1.49 million at auction
"Game of Thrones" fans came out in droves to bid on hundreds of costumes, props and other items from the series in an auction that raked in over $21 million, including #1.49 million for the famed Iron Throne.
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How a young woman's memory became a focal point in California's Prop 36 fight
Fentanyl took her life. Frustrated with the legislature, Matt Capelouto took matters into his own hands and attempted to get Alexandra's Law on the ballot so that the public could vote on it themselves.
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.
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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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LAPD motorcycle officer hospitalized after crash with car in Chinatown
The officer's condition was not immediately known. Mike Rogers reports.
Former WNBA star Sheryl Swoopes talks about breast cancer screening | Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Sheryl Swoopes is on a mission to spread the word about early cancer detection as she had eight family members who have died from cancer.
Fans file into Doders Stadium and former Dodgers outfielder Shawn Green talks about today's match
Leslie Marin takes a peak at Dodger Stadium ahead of Monday’s afternoon game and Jaime Maggio is on the field talking with former Dodgers outfielder Shawn Green.
Police investigate Baldwin Park shooting death
Police are searching for a shooting suspect that left one person dead just before 3 a.m. Monday on Kenmore Avenue.
Women of Wrestling talk about the sport and attracting a fan base
Kandi Krush and Goldie Collins talk about what it takes to be a wrestler and the WOW: Women of Wrestling show.
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Howden, Hertl, Dorofeyev all score in Golden Knights' 3-2 win over Ducks
Brett Howden, Tomas Hertl and Pavel Dorofeyev each scored a goal and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-1.
Dodgers cruise to 9-0 win over Mets and take Game 1 of NLCS
The Dodgers jumped to a 1-0 lead in the National League Championship Series with a 9-0 trouncing of the New York Mets on Sunday evening.
Mateusz Bogusz, Ilie Sánchez lead LAFC to 2-1 victory over Whitecaps
Mateusz Bogusz scored 35 seconds into the match, Ilie Sánchez found the net during second-half stoppage time, and Los Angeles FC pulled out a 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps.
Herbert leads Chargers to 23-16 win over the Broncos
Justin Herbert led a methodical Chargers offense to a 23-16 win over the Broncos after star cornerback Patrick Surtain II was concussed on Denver's first defensive snap.
Jim Harbaugh misses part of Chargers' win over Broncos for treatment of irregular heartbeat
Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh was checked out in the medical tent before kickoff Sunday at Denver and then briefly headed to the locker room due to an illness.
Dodgers drop Vesia and Rojas from NLCS roster; add Kiermaier and Honeywell
Jeff McNeil was added to the New York Mets' roster for the NL Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers after recovering from a broken right wrist.
Lundestrom snaps scoreless tie in 3rd and Dostal gets shutout as Ducks blank Sharks 2-0
Isac Lundestrom's goal midway through the third period broke a scoreless tie and sent the Anaheim Ducks on their way to a 2-0 season-opening victory over the San Jose Sharks.
Taylor's touchdown with 27 seconds remaining rallies Minnesota to 21-17 victory over UCLA
Darius Taylor scored two touchdowns, including a 4-yard touchdown reception with 27 seconds remaining as Minnesota rallied for a 21-17 victory over UCLA Saturday night at the Rose Bowl.
No. 4 Penn State rallies back to beat USC 33-30 in overtime on TE Tyler Warren's record day
No. 4 Penn State rallied from a 14-point deficit in the second half for a 33-30 overtime victory over USC.
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Man arrested with guns near Trump Coachella rally had "homemade" license plate, multiple passports
Deputies assigned to former President Donald Trump's rally in California's Coachella Valley on Saturday arrested a Las Vegas man at a checkpoint for allegedly possessing a loaded firearm, a shotgun and a high-capacity magazine.
5 middle school students fall ill after possible ingestion of cannabis-laced edibles
Firefighters say that three of the students were taken to a nearby hospital in fair condition, while the other two were released to the care of their parents.
Search underway for two missing juvenile girls from Lancaster since August
The girls were previously part of a missing persons search in August as well, and according to the California Highway Patrol the day they were located was the last day they were seen.
Series premiere of 'NCIS: Origins' debuts on Monday, Oct. 14
Go back in time as a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs begins his career as a newly minted special agent in the new CBS series "NCIS: Origins."
Dodger Stadium and fans ready for Monday afternoon NLCS Game 2
The stadium is prepped for postseason play, with special logos painted in front of the dugouts, and the head groundskeeper attesting that staff went over everything with a fine-tooth comb.
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5 middle school students fall ill after possible ingestion of cannabis-laced edibles
Firefighters say that three of the students were taken to a nearby hospital in fair condition, while the other two were released to the care of their parents.
Search underway for two missing juvenile girls from Lancaster since August
The girls were previously part of a missing persons search in August as well, and according to the California Highway Patrol the day they were located was the last day they were seen.
Dodger Stadium and fans ready for Monday afternoon NLCS Game 2
The stadium is prepped for postseason play, with special logos painted in front of the dugouts, and the head groundskeeper attesting that staff went over everything with a fine-tooth comb.
Westbound lanes of the 10 Freeway in Claremont closed due to deadly crash
The accident was reported around 4:27 a.m. The right shoulder is open to allow for the flow of traffic.
Brazen midday jewelry theft caught on camera in Orange County
It happened at OC Diamond Estate Jewelry, located in the 100 block of S. Glassell Street in Orange, on Sept. 17 in the middle of their business day at around 3:30 p.m., according to Samy Soliman, who owns the store.
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OCFA cadet remains hospitalized in ICU after crash with alleged DUI driver
Christian Bedolla's car was hit by an alleged drunk driver on Oct. 8 a little before 11 p.m. near Cabot Road and Crown Valley Parkway in the Laguna Niguel area, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Department.
Disneyland ups prices for most tickets by nearly 6%
For the second consecutive year Disneyland park officials have opted to increase prices on almost all ticket tiers by around 6% depending on the demand for any given day.
Woman killed after DUI suspect drives Mercedes through pedestrian path and into the Santa Ana River
The crash happened a little after 6:30 p.m. near E. Wagner Avenue and S. Rio Vista Street, police said.
Police release photos of suspects involved in violent mob robbery at Anaheim 7-Eleven
During the robbery a clerk of the store was violently attacked by several members of the mob.
Orange County women say they were kicked off of Spirit Airlines flight for what they were wearing
Two Orange County women are speaking out after they say they were kicked off of a Spirit Airlines flight because of what they were wearing.
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Search for suspect continues after man found shot to death in Pomona
The incident happened at around 4:10 a.m. in the 1400 block of W. Mission Boulevard, according to the Pomona Police Department.
Firefighters making progress on 260-acre brush fire in Beaumont
The blaze, dubbed the Jack Fire by firefighters, has torched 200 acres and is 0% contained as of Sunday evening.
Man arrested with guns near Trump Coachella rally had "homemade" license plate, multiple passports
Deputies assigned to former President Donald Trump's rally in California's Coachella Valley on Saturday arrested a Las Vegas man at a checkpoint for allegedly possessing a loaded firearm, a shotgun and a high-capacity magazine.
19-year-old arrested for killing his father near Mt. Baldy
It happened on Mt. Badly Road near Shinn Road, deputies said.
23-year-old man killed by hit-and-run driver in Jurupa Valley
The crash happened at around 8:30 p.m. near Mission Boulevard and Pyrite Street, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.
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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.
National News
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New lawsuits accuse Diddy of sexual assault of 6 people, including a minor
A new wave of lawsuits filed Monday accuses Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping men and women and molesting a 16-year-old boy.
A new caregiver calculator reveals the high cost of caring for loved ones
How much is your caregiving worth? A new tool calculates the financial value of work devoted to aiding loved ones in need.
NASA launches probe to study Jupiter's icy moon Europa
The ambitious mission won't actually look for life on Jupiter's moon Europa, but it should find out if the presumed ocean provides a habitable environment.
Man arrested with guns near Trump Coachella rally had "homemade" license plate, multiple passports
Deputies assigned to former President Donald Trump's rally in California's Coachella Valley on Saturday arrested a Las Vegas man at a checkpoint for allegedly possessing a loaded firearm, a shotgun and a high-capacity magazine.
How "Tommy John surgery" changed our national pastime
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
Politics
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Lilly Ledbetter, equal pay icon, dead at 86
Lilly Ledbetter, a champion of women getting paid the same as men for doing the same work, has died, her family said in a statement. She was 86.
Man arrested with guns near Trump Coachella rally had "homemade" license plate, multiple passports
Deputies assigned to former President Donald Trump's rally in California's Coachella Valley on Saturday arrested a Las Vegas man at a checkpoint for allegedly possessing a loaded firearm, a shotgun and a high-capacity magazine.
Harris releases medical records, physician says she is in "excellent health"
The Harris campaign views the release as an opportunity to turn the conversation towards the physical health and mental acuity of her opponent, former President Donald Trump.
Trump campaign requested use of military aircraft for final stage of campaign
Former President Donald Trump's campaign requested military assets to enhance his security in the final weeks of the campaign, two sources said.
Cards Against Humanity offers to pay nonvoters to go to the polls
Cards Against Humanity counters move earlier in the month by pro-Trump super PAC funded by tech billionaire Elon Musk.
Consumer News
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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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How "Tommy John surgery" changed our national pastime
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
Fisher-Price recalls more than 2 million infant swings after 5 deaths
Fisher-Price is offering $25 to product owners who remove and destroy swing parts that increase risk of suffocation.
FDA authorizes over-the-counter combined COVID-19 and flu test
Healgen Scientific's combined COVID-19 and flu test gives people a new way to check what's causing their symptoms, FDA says.
"The Office" star Jenna Fischer reveals breast cancer diagnosis, treatment
"The Office" actress Jenna Fischer on Tuesday revealed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer last year but is now cancer-free after receiving treatment.
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.
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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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Howden, Hertl, Dorofeyev all score in Golden Knights' 3-2 win over Ducks
Brett Howden, Tomas Hertl and Pavel Dorofeyev each scored a goal and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-1.
Dodgers cruise to 9-0 win over Mets and take Game 1 of NLCS
The Dodgers jumped to a 1-0 lead in the National League Championship Series with a 9-0 trouncing of the New York Mets on Sunday evening.
Mateusz Bogusz, Ilie Sánchez lead LAFC to 2-1 victory over Whitecaps
Mateusz Bogusz scored 35 seconds into the match, Ilie Sánchez found the net during second-half stoppage time, and Los Angeles FC pulled out a 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps.
Herbert leads Chargers to 23-16 win over the Broncos
Justin Herbert led a methodical Chargers offense to a 23-16 win over the Broncos after star cornerback Patrick Surtain II was concussed on Denver's first defensive snap.
Jim Harbaugh misses part of Chargers' win over Broncos for treatment of irregular heartbeat
Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh was checked out in the medical tent before kickoff Sunday at Denver and then briefly headed to the locker room due to an illness.
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Series premiere of 'NCIS: Origins' debuts on Monday, Oct. 14
Go back in time as a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs begins his career as a newly minted special agent in the new CBS series "NCIS: Origins."
New lawsuits accuse Diddy of sexual assault of 6 people, including a minor
A new wave of lawsuits filed Monday accuses Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping men and women and molesting a 16-year-old boy.
"Game of Thrones" famed Iron Throne sells for $1.49 million at auction
"Game of Thrones" fans came out in droves to bid on hundreds of costumes, props and other items from the series in an auction that raked in over $21 million, including #1.49 million for the famed Iron Throne.
Al Pacino on becoming Al Pacino
One of the greatest actors of all time, Al Pacino's life might have turned out very differently, if not for his mother's determination, the faith of director Francis Ford Coppola, or his success at overcoming an addiction to drink. He talks about his new memoir, "Sonny Boy."
Jack Antonoff on the "randomness" of creativity
The 11-time Grammy-winner has written or produced songs with some of the biggest names in the business. Jack Antonoff talks about producing for Taylor Swift, singing with Bleachers, and appearing in a music video with wife Margaret Qualley.
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LAPD motorcycle officer hospitalized after crash with car in Chinatown
The officer's condition was not immediately known. Mike Rogers reports.
Former WNBA star Sheryl Swoopes talks about breast cancer screening | Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Sheryl Swoopes is on a mission to spread the word about early cancer detection as she had eight family members who have died from cancer.
Fans file into Doders Stadium and former Dodgers outfielder Shawn Green talks about today's match
Leslie Marin takes a peak at Dodger Stadium ahead of Monday’s afternoon game and Jaime Maggio is on the field talking with former Dodgers outfielder Shawn Green.
Police investigate Baldwin Park shooting death
Police are searching for a shooting suspect that left one person dead just before 3 a.m. Monday on Kenmore Avenue.
Women of Wrestling talk about the sport and attracting a fan base
Kandi Krush and Goldie Collins talk about what it takes to be a wrestler and the WOW: Women of Wrestling show.
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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.
