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Menendez murder case will be reviewed, Los Angeles DA says
More than 30 years after Erik and Lyle Menéndez were convicted of killing their parents, new evidence in the high-profile murder case is being reviewed by the Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón's office as it considers a possible resentencing.
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.
Felicia Fire causes evacuations near Lake Piru
Ventura County firefighters rushed to Lake Piru after a brush fire quadrupled in size after a few hours on Thursday afternoon.
2 dead after getting ejected from car during violent crash at end of pursuit in Pomona
Two people were killed when they were ejected from a car when a pursuit ended in a crash in Pomona on Friday evening.
Arson suspect arrested for allegedly setting series of fires in Downtown Los Angeles
Victor Marias, 31, is being held without bail after he was taken into custody on Thursday, jail records show. He was on active probation for setting a fire at a building in the same area back in Aug. 2023.
Ventura County deputies chase possible grand theft suspect into Los Angeles
The Ventura County Sheriff's Department chased a suspect into Los Angeles Friday afternoon.
Burbank police search for stolen Water and Power pickup truck
The Burbank Police Department needs help locating a city work truck that was stolen Friday afternoon.
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.
Ex-Deputy LA Mayor sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for pay-to-play scheme
Raymond She Wah Chan was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for his part in a pay-to-play scheme that involved disgraced LA City Councilman José Huizar.
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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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Carson bakery owner arrives at work to find store trashed by half-naked homeless woman
A Carson bakery owner was distraught to find that his beloved shop had been ransacked early Friday morning and that the culprit — a half-naked homeless woman — was still inside. Lauren Pozen speaks with the owner, who says he was honored to find the community rally around him.
Drunk driver charged with murder after killing 83-year-old grandmother in violent crash in Upland
Nicole Comstock reports from Upland, where an 83-year-old grandmother was killed when a DUI driver who was allegedly two times over the legal limit crashed into her car on Wednesday. Police say that he had previously been arrested in a separate DUI incident just months ago.
2 dead after violent wrong-way pursuit crash in Pomona
Two suspects were killed after driving the wrong way and crashing on the I-10 Freeway in Pomona late Friday. Mike Rogers has the latest.
Gov. Newsom awards nearly $131M to clear homeless encampments in 18 California communities
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the state has awarded 18 communities with nearly $131 million to help clear homeless encampments, while also offering shelter and support for those in need. Gio Insignares reports.
1 dead, 1 injured after police pursuit ends with crash in Anaheim
One person was killed and another hospitalized after a suspect fleeing from police slammed into a light pole in Anaheim early Friday morning.
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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.
Denis Bouanga, Hugo Lloris propel LAFC to 1-0 victory over St. Louis City
Denis Bouanga scored in the first minute of first-half stoppage time and Hugo Lloris wasn't tested on the way to his league-leading 13th clean sheet of the season as Los Angeles FC blanked St. Louis City 1-0.
Gabriel Pec, Riqui Puig spark Galaxy to 3-1 victory over Rapids
Rookie Gabriel Pec scored early in the second half and had assists on two Riqui Puig goals from there as the Los Angeles Galaxy rallied for a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids.
Dodgers to start Jack Flaherty in Game 1 of NLDS, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto set for Game 2
Jack Flaherty will start Game 1 of this weekend's National League Division Series for the Los Angeles Dodgers, with rookie Yoshinobu Yamamoto set for Game 2.
Clippers sign guard Terance Mann to a contract extension
The Los Angeles Clippers have signed guard Terance Mann to a contract extension.
Second fan claims ownership of Shohei Ohtani's 50-50 baseball, lawsuit says
The claim to Shohei Ohtani's potentially lucrative 50th home run ball grew more complicated this week, with a second fan filing a lawsuit asserting he had possession of the historic baseball.
Pete Rose, MLB legend who was banned for gambling, dies at 83
Pete Rose, Major League Baseball's all-time hit leader who was later banned for betting on games, has died.
Dikembe Mutombo, NBA Hall of Famer, dies at 58
Dikembe Mutombo, who was an eight-time NBA All-Star, was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2022.
Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce help Chiefs rally for 17-10 win over Chargers
Patrick Mahomes passed for 245 yards and a touchdown while rediscovering his connection with Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs rallied from an early 10-point deficit to beat the Los Angeles Chargers 17-10.
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Menendez murder case will be reviewed, Los Angeles DA says
More than 30 years after Erik and Lyle Menéndez were convicted of killing their parents, new evidence in the high-profile murder case is being reviewed by the Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón's office as it considers a possible resentencing.
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.
Felicia Fire causes evacuations near Lake Piru
Ventura County firefighters rushed to Lake Piru after a brush fire quadrupled in size after a few hours on Thursday afternoon.
2 dead after getting ejected from car during violent crash at end of pursuit in Pomona
Two people were killed when they were ejected from a car when a pursuit ended in a crash in Pomona on Friday evening.
Arson suspect arrested for allegedly setting series of fires in Downtown Los Angeles
Victor Marias, 31, is being held without bail after he was taken into custody on Thursday, jail records show. He was on active probation for setting a fire at a building in the same area back in Aug. 2023.
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2 dead after getting ejected from car during violent crash at end of pursuit in Pomona
Two people were killed when they were ejected from a car when a pursuit ended in a crash in Pomona on Friday evening.
Arson suspect arrested for allegedly setting series of fires in Downtown Los Angeles
Victor Marias, 31, is being held without bail after he was taken into custody on Thursday, jail records show. He was on active probation for setting a fire at a building in the same area back in Aug. 2023.
Ventura County deputies chase possible grand theft suspect into Los Angeles
The Ventura County Sheriff's Department chased a suspect into Los Angeles Friday afternoon.
Burbank police search for stolen Water and Power pickup truck
The Burbank Police Department needs help locating a city work truck that was stolen Friday afternoon.
Ex-Deputy LA Mayor sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for pay-to-play scheme
Raymond She Wah Chan was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for his part in a pay-to-play scheme that involved disgraced LA City Councilman José Huizar.
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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.
Detectives searching for additional victims connected to alleged Garden Grove peeper
The Garden Grove Police Department is looking for anyone victimized by a 42-year-old man accused of a series of peeping and indecent exposure cases.
Unlicensed 18-year-old driver suspected in DUI crash that killed mother, daughter in Orange
The crash, which was allegedly caused by an unlicensed DUI driver, killed a woman and left her daughter in critical condition.
Man with 2 previous DUI convictions arrested for deadly hit-and-run crash with bicyclist in Orange County
Elias Madriz Gutierrez, who has two prior DUI convictions, was arrested for a deadly hit-and-run crash involving a bicyclist in Huntington Beach. Police say that he was drunk when the collision happened early Monday morning.
Newsom signs Paris Hilton's bill to increase transparency at youth residential treatment facilities
A bill championed by Paris Hilton requiring state oversight and increased transparency at youth residential treatment facilities became law on Friday.
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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.
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.
City of San Bernardino set to remove homeless encampments after reaching settlement with ACLU
The city of San Bernardino will soon begin clearing homeless encampments again after a judge lifted an injunction on a lawsuit this week.
Riverside County sheriff's deputy hospitalized after medical emergency during training exercise
Riverside County Sheriff's Department officials say that the emergency happened during a training exercise in Perris early Wednesday.
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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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Garth Brooks accused of rape in new lawsuit
A woman who says she worked as a hair-and-makeup stylist for Garth Brooks alleged in a lawsuit that he raped her in a Los Angeles hotel in 2019.
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.
WWII destroyer dubbed "Ghost Ship of the Pacific" found off California
The USS Stewart, once called the "Ghost Ship of the Pacific," served in both the U.S. and Japanese navies during World War II.
Biden surveys storm damage in Georgia and Florida as death toll passes 200
President Biden sought to strike a bipartisan tone as he toured the severe damage wrought by Hurricane Helene.
VP debate ratings show how many people watched the Walz-Vance showdown
An estimated 43.15 million viewers tuned in to the CBS News vice presidential debate.
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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.
Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters sentenced for election interference
Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters was sentenced to 8-and-a-half years in prison and additional time to be served in the Mesa County Detention Center for a total of nine years incarceration on Thursday.
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.
Biden surveys storm damage in Georgia and Florida as death toll passes 200
President Biden sought to strike a bipartisan tone as he toured the severe damage wrought by Hurricane Helene.
Melania Trump voices support for "essential right all women possess"
Former first lady Melania Trump posted a video on social media after a report claimed she voices support for abortion rights in her new memoir.
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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.
Denis Bouanga, Hugo Lloris propel LAFC to 1-0 victory over St. Louis City
Denis Bouanga scored in the first minute of first-half stoppage time and Hugo Lloris wasn't tested on the way to his league-leading 13th clean sheet of the season as Los Angeles FC blanked St. Louis City 1-0.
Gabriel Pec, Riqui Puig spark Galaxy to 3-1 victory over Rapids
Rookie Gabriel Pec scored early in the second half and had assists on two Riqui Puig goals from there as the Los Angeles Galaxy rallied for a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids.
Dodgers to start Jack Flaherty in Game 1 of NLDS, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto set for Game 2
Jack Flaherty will start Game 1 of this weekend's National League Division Series for the Los Angeles Dodgers, with rookie Yoshinobu Yamamoto set for Game 2.
Clippers sign guard Terance Mann to a contract extension
The Los Angeles Clippers have signed guard Terance Mann to a contract extension.
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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."
Kris Kristofferson, singer-songwriter and actor, dies at 88
Kris Kristofferson, a songwriter who became a country star and A-list actor, died at his home on Maui surrounded by family on Saturday, a spokesperson said in an statement.
John Ashton, "Beverly Hills Cop" franchise actor, dies at 76
Throughout his 50-year career in show business, John Ashton appeared in nearly 100 movies.
Coldplay on their record-breaking world tour: "We're having such a great time"
During a stop on their "Music of the Spheres" global tour, which Billboard calls "the biggest rock tour of all time," Chris Martin, Will Champion, Guy Berryman and Jonny Buckland talk about their new album, the songwriting process, and their future playing together.
Maggie Smith, "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey" actress, has died at 89
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
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Carson bakery owner arrives at work to find store trashed by half-naked homeless woman
A Carson bakery owner was distraught to find that his beloved shop had been ransacked early Friday morning and that the culprit — a half-naked homeless woman — was still inside. Lauren Pozen speaks with the owner, who says he was honored to find the community rally around him.
Drunk driver charged with murder after killing 83-year-old grandmother in violent crash in Upland
Nicole Comstock reports from Upland, where an 83-year-old grandmother was killed when a DUI driver who was allegedly two times over the legal limit crashed into her car on Wednesday. Police say that he had previously been arrested in a separate DUI incident just months ago.
2 dead after violent wrong-way pursuit crash in Pomona
Two suspects were killed after driving the wrong way and crashing on the I-10 Freeway in Pomona late Friday. Mike Rogers has the latest.
Gov. Newsom awards nearly $131M to clear homeless encampments in 18 California communities
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the state has awarded 18 communities with nearly $131 million to help clear homeless encampments, while also offering shelter and support for those in need. Gio Insignares reports.
1 dead, 1 injured after police pursuit ends with crash in Anaheim
One person was killed and another hospitalized after a suspect fleeing from police slammed into a light pole in Anaheim early Friday morning.
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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.
