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Pasadena police investigating "suspicious death" after body found outside Goodwill store
Investigators say that the body was found wrapped in blankets outside of the Goodwill store on Fairoaks Boulevard.
San Marino man allegedly tried to cover up wife's murder by starting fire
The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office charged a San Marino man with murder and arson after he allegedly started a fire to cover up his wife's death.
Crews battle brush fire in Castaic
The blaze, named the Bert Fire, broke out near The Old Road and Biscailuz Drive and reached nearly 25 acres on Tuesday afternoon
LA County's new homeless services department has a new head
The board formally appointed Sarah Mahin as director of the new Department of Homeless Services and Housing on Tuesday.
MacArthur Park immigration sweep leaves Los Angeles community leaders with more questions about city response
Community leaders suggested starting a $500,000 emergency relief fund for local businesses that are struggling to staff their stores and restaurants.
Teen arrested for allegedly starting Rancho Fire in Laguna Beach
The 13-year-old boy was arrested after Laguna Beach police reviewed video evidence.
Los Angeles chef at Kato restaurant wins James Beard Award
The prestigious culinary award is often referred to as "the Oscars of Food," and Chef Jonathan Yao was the only L.A. winner at the June 2025 ceremony.
4 children injured in crash near LAX
Police are searching for a mother after four kids were injured in a crash near LAX.
Heat advisory issued for Inland Empire ahead of triple-digit weather
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory as temperatures are expected to be in the triple digits in the Inland Empire.
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Who investigates fireworks explosions like the one in Esparto, California?
After what happened in Esparto and the large response that followed, CBS News California looked back at another large fireworks-related explosion in California to get an idea of how the investigation in Yolo County may develop.
California moves to set nation's first smoke damage insurance standard
The California Department of Insurance has commissioned a task force to develop a first-in-the-nation smoke damage standard that could be the blueprint for a national standard.
California launches investigation into State Farm's handling of claims following LA fires
In an exclusive interview with CBS News California Investigates, the California Insurance Commissioner announced a formal Market Conduct Examination of State Farm.
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Troubling on-campus incident sparks concerns over LAUSD's move to defund police department | KCAL Investigates
Years after the Los Angeles Unified School District defunded its police department, a troubling event has once again sparked concerns that campuses are not as safe as they should be for students and their families.
LA city official vows to take action after KCAL News investigation into brush clearance after Palisa
KCAL News Investigates gets answers after senior reporter Ross Palombo uncovers serious concerns regarding brush clearance in the wake of the Palisades Fire.
KCAL News investigation uncovers brush issues in wake of Palisades Fire
A KCAL News Investigation has discovered dozens of parcels of lands in the Palisades Fire zone that presented fire danger due to overgrown brush, a problem that firefighters had been trying to fix for years.
Mayor Bass believes LA is safer in wake of KCAL investigation and hydrant repairs
An investigation has found that hundreds of fire hydrants spanning throughout Los Angeles may be in need of repair despite being flagged by firefighters for maintenance as far back as a year ago. Ross Palombo reports.
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SoCal’s largest outdoor movie event; Cinespia
John Wyatt, Cinespia founder talks about the 24th year of screenings at the Hollywood Cemetery.
Celebrating WWII Vet Yosh Nakamura’s 100th birthday
After being sent to a Japanese internment camp, Yosh Nakamura joined the military and now celebrates his 100th birthday.
Santa Clarita 10-year-old wins national yo-yo championship
Geo Gan, 10, talks about his journey to becoming a yo-yo champ and demonstrates some tricks.
Tech Talk | Prime Day Shopping
Your Prime Day shopping list just got easier! Jessica Naziri revealed the top tech deals worth buying - from a genius headache hat to a hair dryer that cuts styling time by 2/3, to nearly 60% off backup power.
Community leaders call for more action after MacArthur Park immigration sweep
Local community leaders are calling for protections for Los Angeles residents after the federal immigration sweep on MacArthur Park on Monday. Tina Patel reports.
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Schanuel walks with bases loaded in 9th to lift Angels over Rangers 6-5
Nolan Schanuel drew a bases-loaded walk from Hoby Milner in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Los Angeles Angels a 6-5 win over the Texas Rangers on Monday night.
Peralta pitches 6 shutout innings and Brewers chase Yamamoto early in 9-1 rout of Dodgers
Andrew Vaughn hit a three-run homer in his first plate appearance with his new team, Freddy Peralta threw six shutout innings and the Milwaukee Brewers trounced the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-1 on Monday night.
Clippers trade Norman Powell to Heat in return for John Collins in three-team trade with Heat, Jazz
The Miami Heat have acquired Norman Powell, while John Collins is going to the Los Angeles Clippers and Kevin Love and Kyle Anderson are headed to the Utah Jazz as parts of a three-team trade that was completed Monday.
Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw, Yoshinobu Yamamoto named NL All-Stars; Yusei Kikuchi to represent Halos
Kershaw and Yamamoto join Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman and Will Smith as Boys in Blue selected to the 2025 All-Star Game in Atlanta.
Walker, Diaz and Altuve homer in Astros' 5-1 win to complete sweep of Dodgers
Christian Walker, Yainer Diaz and Jose Altuve each homered, Ryan Gusto threw six strong innings, and the Houston Astros beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 on Sunday to complete their first three-game sweep at Dodger Stadium since May 9-11, 2008.
Bo Bichette homers and scores deciding run, Blue Jays beat Angels 3-2 for 8th straight victory
Bo Bichette homered and scored the deciding run to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to their season-high eighth straight victory, 3-2 over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday.
Diaz homers, Hader closes it and Astros beat Ohtani and the Dodgers 6-4
Yainer Diaz homered, Josh Hader got the last four outs for his major league-leading 25th save, and the Houston Astros spoiled Shohei Ohtani's 31st birthday, beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4 on Saturday.
Barger's walk-off single in 11th lifts Blue Jays over Angels for 7th straight win
Addison Barger hit a walk-off single in the 11th inning and the Toronto Blue Jays extended their season-best winning streak to seven by beating the Los Angeles Angels 4-3 on Saturday.
LAFC's game against Austin FC in Texas postposed by inclement weather
The Major League Soccer game between Los Angeles FC and Austin FC was postponed Saturday because of inclement weather.
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Pasadena police investigating "suspicious death" after body found outside Goodwill store
Investigators say that the body was found wrapped in blankets outside of the Goodwill store on Fairoaks Boulevard.
San Marino man allegedly tried to cover up wife's murder by starting fire
The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office charged a San Marino man with murder and arson after he allegedly started a fire to cover up his wife's death.
Crews battle brush fire in Castaic
The blaze, named the Bert Fire, broke out near The Old Road and Biscailuz Drive and reached nearly 25 acres on Tuesday afternoon
LA County's new homeless services department has a new head
The board formally appointed Sarah Mahin as director of the new Department of Homeless Services and Housing on Tuesday.
MacArthur Park immigration sweep leaves Los Angeles community leaders with more questions about city response
Community leaders suggested starting a $500,000 emergency relief fund for local businesses that are struggling to staff their stores and restaurants.
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Pasadena police investigating "suspicious death" after body found outside Goodwill store
Investigators say that the body was found wrapped in blankets outside of the Goodwill store on Fairoaks Boulevard.
San Marino man allegedly tried to cover up wife's murder by starting fire
The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office charged a San Marino man with murder and arson after he allegedly started a fire to cover up his wife's death.
Crews battle brush fire in Castaic
The blaze, named the Bert Fire, broke out near The Old Road and Biscailuz Drive and reached nearly 25 acres on Tuesday afternoon
LA County's new homeless services department has a new head
The board formally appointed Sarah Mahin as director of the new Department of Homeless Services and Housing on Tuesday.
Teen arrested for allegedly starting Rancho Fire in Laguna Beach
The 13-year-old boy was arrested after Laguna Beach police reviewed video evidence.
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One teen killed, one wounded after shooting in Orange County
It happened at around 2 p.m. on Saturday in the 11000 block of Court Street of Stanton, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Department.
Rancho Fire prompts evacuations in Laguna Beach
Authorities issued evacuation orders to some Laguna Beach residents after a brush fire started near homes.
More than a dozen people displaced by Santa Ana apartment fire
The blaze was reported at around 2:15 p.m. in the 2700 block of N. Bristol Street, just south of the 22 Freeway, according to the Orange County Fire Authority.
Suspected DUI driver arrested after deadly Huntington Beach crash involving pedestrian
It happened at around 12:45 a.m. at the intersection of Atlanta Avenue and Delaware Street, according to the Huntington Beach Police Department.
Hundreds of beachgoers rescued from powerful ocean currents on Fourth of July
Orange County lifeguards were called to more than 500 different water rescues on the Fourth of July.
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50-acre brush fire temporarily closes parts of I-15 in Lake Elsinore
The fire is now 75% contained, firefighters said.
Motorcyclist dies in crash while fleeing from police in Menifee
It happened a little after 9 p.m. on Bradley Road near Cherry Hills Boulevard, according to the Menifee Police Department.
San Bernardino County Fire unveils high-tech emergency response aircraft
The San Bernardino County Fire Department is considering upgrading their emergency response vehicles by acquiring state of the start technology that would allow them to respond even more quickly.
Rancho Cucamonga teen riding e-bike hospitalized following crash with pickup truck
It happened just after 2 p.m. on Haven Avenue near 19th Street, according to a news release from the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department.
Cable Fire, burning near the Lake Fire in San Bernardino County, also prompts evacuations
The fire broke out at around 3:30 p.m. in the Cable Canyon area, according to firefighters.
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Does LA have the most immigration arrests in the country?
Senior reporter Ross Palombo dives in the numbers from ICE's own data, obtained through the Data Deportation Project.
Troubling on-campus incident sparks concerns over LAUSD's move to defund police department
Years after the Los Angeles Unified School District defunded its police department, a troubling event has once again sparked concerns that campuses are not as safe as they should be for students and their families.
Troubling on-campus incident sparks concerns over LAUSD's move to defund police department
Years after the Los Angeles Unified School District defunded its police department, a troubling event has once again sparked concerns that campuses are not as safe as they should be for students and their families.
Troubling on-campus incident sparks concerns over LAUSD's move to defund police department | KCAL Investigates
Years after the Los Angeles Unified School District defunded its police department, a troubling event has once again sparked concerns that campuses are not as safe as they should be for students and their families.
LA city official vows to take action after KCAL News investigation into brush clearance after Palisades
KCAL News Investigates gets answers after senior reporter Ross Palombo uncovers serious concerns regarding brush clearance in the wake of the Palisades Fire.
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Passengers at U.S. airports no longer have to remove shoes
Change is afoot at some U.S. airports as passengers no longer have to remove their shoes while going through TSA security screenings.
Sean "Diddy" Combs gets standing ovation in prison, lawyer says
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyer says the music mogul got a standing ovation from fellow prisoners when he returned to the federal lockup in Brooklyn after the verdict.
Calif. fertility clinic bombing co-conspirator's death raises questions about L.A. lockup
The death of Daniel Park, the Washington state man accused of conspiring to bomb a fertility clinic in California, is being investigated as a suicide, according to Park's former defense attorney.
Wife of murdered beauty exec maintains her innocence
Monica Sementilli goes on trial for conspiring to murder her celebrity hairdresser husband Fabio Sementilli.
"Nip/Tuck," "Charmed" actor Julian McMahon dies at 56 after cancer battle
Julian McMahon's last acting role before his death was playing the prime minister of Australia in Netflix's murder mystery series "The Residence."
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California rejects Trump administration deal on trans athletes, risks $8 billion in federal funding
In another clash between California and the Trump administration over trans-athletes in sports, the state Department of Education rejected a deal from the White House that could cost the state billions in federal funding.
Gov. Newsom join L.A. city leaders in event marking six months since Palisades, Eaton fires
Monday marks six months since the pair of devastating fires destroyed thousands of homes and left more than two dozen people dead in January.
Daily fantasy sports betting is illegal in California, Attorney General Rob Bonta says
California law prohibiting gambling on sporting events, except for betting on horse races, also extends to the increasingly popular daily fantasy sports games, Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a legal opinion on Thursday.
Netanyahu to send negotiating team to Qatar for ceasefire talks
The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said it would send its negotiating team to Qatar, this after Hamas said it had issued a "positive response" to a U.S.-mediated ceasefire proposal.
Trump says he didn't know term he used in speech is considered antisemitic
President Donald Trump says he didn't know the term "shylock" is considered antisemitic when he used it in a speech to describe unscrupulous moneylenders.
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California man pleads guilty to scamming DoorDash out of $2.5M
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
California bill seeks to create "hospitality zones" with 4 a.m. last call
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
Proposal seeks to improve cleanup of abandoned shopping carts in California
A proposal brought on by Northern California lawmaker is seeking to improve the process of cleaning up abandoned shopping carts in the state, which are often a source of blight on streets and waterways.
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.
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Loma Linda Children's Hospital doctors note spike in Valley Fever cases
Health officials at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital say that they have noticed a spike in pediatric cases of Valley Fever in recent months.
RFK Jr. removes every member of CDC vaccine advisory committee
The Health and Human Services secretary said he is "retiring" all 17 members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices, which helps set recommendations for vaccines.
Health expert calls Trump's medical research cuts "reckless destruction"
Dr. Timothy Johnson says that by cutting more than $1.8 billion in grants from the National Institutes of Health, the Trump administration risks destroying America's medical research infrastructure and prompting a "brain drain" of scientists to other countries.
LA County Public Health introduces Community Health Stations with free medical supplies
Some of the free supplies being provided include at-home COVID-19 test kits, condoms, fentanyl test strips and naloxone.
LA County resident tests positive for measles after Texas trip
A Los Angeles County resident tested positive for measles after traveling to Texas, according to the Department of Public Health.
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California man pleads guilty to scamming DoorDash out of $2.5M
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes pausing immigrant health care coverage expansion
Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a pause to the enrollment of more low-income immigrants without legal status for state-funded health care benefits in 2026 as California faces a steep budget deficit.
California will sue to stop Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs: "No other state will be more impacted"
California is filing a lawsuit to challenge President Donald Trump's tariffs, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.
State seems receptive to State Farm's emergency rate hike request
At an Oakland hearing Tuesday, attorneys for State Farm Insurance made their case for an emergency rate hike that could impact insurance rates for millions of Californians.
California bill seeks to create "hospitality zones" with 4 a.m. last call
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
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Schanuel walks with bases loaded in 9th to lift Angels over Rangers 6-5
Nolan Schanuel drew a bases-loaded walk from Hoby Milner in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Los Angeles Angels a 6-5 win over the Texas Rangers on Monday night.
Peralta pitches 6 shutout innings and Brewers chase Yamamoto early in 9-1 rout of Dodgers
Andrew Vaughn hit a three-run homer in his first plate appearance with his new team, Freddy Peralta threw six shutout innings and the Milwaukee Brewers trounced the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-1 on Monday night.
Clippers trade Norman Powell to Heat in return for John Collins in three-team trade with Heat, Jazz
The Miami Heat have acquired Norman Powell, while John Collins is going to the Los Angeles Clippers and Kevin Love and Kyle Anderson are headed to the Utah Jazz as parts of a three-team trade that was completed Monday.
Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw, Yoshinobu Yamamoto named NL All-Stars; Yusei Kikuchi to represent Halos
Kershaw and Yamamoto join Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman and Will Smith as Boys in Blue selected to the 2025 All-Star Game in Atlanta.
Walker, Diaz and Altuve homer in Astros' 5-1 win to complete sweep of Dodgers
Christian Walker, Yainer Diaz and Jose Altuve each homered, Ryan Gusto threw six strong innings, and the Houston Astros beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 on Sunday to complete their first three-game sweep at Dodger Stadium since May 9-11, 2008.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs gets standing ovation in prison, lawyer says
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyer says the music mogul got a standing ovation from fellow prisoners when he returned to the federal lockup in Brooklyn after the verdict.
"Nip/Tuck," "Charmed" actor Julian McMahon dies at 56 after cancer battle
Julian McMahon's last acting role before his death was playing the prime minister of Australia in Netflix's murder mystery series "The Residence."
How and when to watch Nathan's Hot Dog Eating contest for July 4, 2025
Joey Chestnut is returning to the 2025 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. Here's how and when to watch.
Michael Madsen, actor known for "Reservoir Dogs," dies at age 67
Michael Madsen apparently went into cardiac arrest and was found unresponsive in his home in Malibu, California, on Thursday morning, according to his manager.
Sean "Diddy" Combs acquitted of sex trafficking, convicted on lesser charges
The verdict in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial comes after the high-profile proceedings started in May.
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SoCal’s largest outdoor movie event; Cinespia
John Wyatt, Cinespia founder talks about the 24th year of screenings at the Hollywood Cemetery.
Celebrating WWII Vet Yosh Nakamura’s 100th birthday
After being sent to a Japanese internment camp, Yosh Nakamura joined the military and now celebrates his 100th birthday.
Santa Clarita 10-year-old wins national yo-yo championship
Geo Gan, 10, talks about his journey to becoming a yo-yo champ and demonstrates some tricks.
Tech Talk | Prime Day Shopping
Your Prime Day shopping list just got easier! Jessica Naziri revealed the top tech deals worth buying - from a genius headache hat to a hair dryer that cuts styling time by 2/3, to nearly 60% off backup power.
Community leaders call for more action after MacArthur Park immigration sweep
Local community leaders are calling for protections for Los Angeles residents after the federal immigration sweep on MacArthur Park on Monday. Tina Patel reports.
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Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Franklin Fire engulfs Malibu Canyon, causes smoke clouds through region
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Mountain Fire explodes in Ventura County amid strong Santa Ana winds
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
Remembering Chauncy Glover
KCAL News Anchor and three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died.
LA Dodgers World Series Celebration
Los Angeles comes out to celebrate the Boys in Blue two days after winning the 2024 World Series.
