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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed hundreds of bills into law this year. Here's what to know
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed hundreds of bills into law this year aimed at addressing a range of key issues facing California including retail theft, consumer protection and affordable housing.
Heat wave to stay for days for inland communites
An excessive heat warning has been extended until Monday evening for the Inland Empire.
Motorcyclist killed by hit-and-run driver while returning home from a food bank
Eli Long was on the way back from a food bank when a hit-and-run driver crashed into his motorcycle, killing the 42-year-old biker.
100 automated license plate readers are going up in San Fernando Valley
The ALPR cameras assist law enforcement in tracking and recording license plates as they pass through, to narrow the search for vehicles tied to crimes.
Man gets life in prison for killing UCLA student at furniture store
Shawn Laval Smith was found to be sane at the time of the Jan. 13, 2022 killing of Brianna Kupfer, 24.
Doctor admits to role Matthew Perry's death, pleads guilty to federal charge
A doctor criminally charged in connection with the death of actor Matthew Perry pleaded guilty Wednesday to a federal charge of conspiracy to distribute ketamine, which carries a maximum possible sentence of 10 years in prison.
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.
Rancho Palos Verdes residents affected by land movement to receive emergency funds
Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn's office provided $5 million in landslide relief funding. A little over half of that is going to homeowners – up to $10,000 to each affected property owner.
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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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Heat wave continues for inland communities
An excessive heat warning has been extended until Monday evening for the Inland Empire.
Amber Lee’s 10 a.m. forecast | Next Weather
Some coastal communities remain cloudy, with temperatures inland staying above average yet about 5 degrees cooler than Wednesday.
LA Councilmember John Lee discusses automated license plate readers in the San Fernando Valley
Lee says his district is turning to technology to keep residents safe with 100 automated license plate readers going up in the San Fernando Valley, as there is a shortage of Los Angeles Police Department officers.
A memorial run honors the 13 U.S. service members killed in Afghanistan in 2021 | Veterans' Voices
The 13 Souls Memorial Run in Simi Valley raised scholarship and memorial funds, established by the families of the 13 who died in the line of duty at the 2021 Kabul attack
100 automated license plate readers go up in San Fernando Valley
The automated license plate readers are to assist law enforcement in tracking and recording vehicle license plates tp help narrow the search for vehicles tied to crimes.
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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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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed hundreds of bills into law this year. Here's what to know
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed hundreds of bills into law this year aimed at addressing a range of key issues facing California including retail theft, consumer protection and affordable housing.
Heat wave to stay for days for inland communites
An excessive heat warning has been extended until Monday evening for the Inland Empire.
Motorcyclist killed by hit-and-run driver while returning home from a food bank
Eli Long was on the way back from a food bank when a hit-and-run driver crashed into his motorcycle, killing the 42-year-old biker.
100 automated license plate readers are going up in San Fernando Valley
The ALPR cameras assist law enforcement in tracking and recording license plates as they pass through, to narrow the search for vehicles tied to crimes.
Man gets life in prison for killing UCLA student at furniture store
Shawn Laval Smith was found to be sane at the time of the Jan. 13, 2022 killing of Brianna Kupfer, 24.
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Heat wave to stay for days for inland communites
An excessive heat warning has been extended until Monday evening for the Inland Empire.
100 automated license plate readers are going up in San Fernando Valley
The ALPR cameras assist law enforcement in tracking and recording license plates as they pass through, to narrow the search for vehicles tied to crimes.
Motorcyclist killed by hit-and-run driver while returning home from a food bank
Eli Long was on the way back from a food bank when a hit-and-run driver crashed into his motorcycle, killing the 42-year-old biker.
3 hospitalized after car crashes into light pole in Granada Hills
The crash happened a little after 5:30 p.m. near the intersection of Balboa Boulevard and Chatsworth Street, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Park rangers rescue husky that fell down 30-foot cliff during hike at Griffith Park
Mitus, a 1-year-old husky, means everything to Jason Garcia and his family, especially after they almost lost him while hiking in Griffith Park.
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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.
Dozens of mistreated cats find new home after being rescued from Irvine breeder
Dozens of cats and kittens are moving to their forever homes a month after officers seized the felines from an Irvine home.
Santa Ana DMV reopens after cleaning up possible mold growth
The Santa Ana Department of Motor Vehicles building will reopen nearly a week after employees found a possible mold growth.
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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.
Two allegedly drunk drivers arrested for crash that left pedestrian dead on 91 Freeway
The crashes happened at around 3:15 a.m. on eastbound lanes of the freeway just west of Adams Street, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Inland Empire shaken by 3.2 earthquake in Fontana
The quake, which was centered a little over three and a half miles southwest of Fontana, happened at around 4:11 p.m, the USGS said.
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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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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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 heads to Florida, Georgia to survey Helene damage as death toll hits 200
President Biden is traveling to Florida and Georgia Thursday to survey the devastation from Hurricane Helene and receive updates on the federal government's response.
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.
Maui wildfire erupted from brushfire believed to be extinguished, investigation finds
The wildfire on Maui last year erupted from an earlier brushfire caused by downed power lines that firefighters believed they had extinguished, officials said Wednesday.
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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 heads to Florida, Georgia to survey Helene damage as death toll hits 200
President Biden is traveling to Florida and Georgia Thursday to survey the devastation from Hurricane Helene and receive updates on the federal government's response.
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.
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.
Gov. Tim Walz says son Gus witnessed shooting at St. Paul rec center
Gov. Tim Walz during the vice presidential debate on Tuesday night revealed that his teenage son Gus had witnessed a shooting at a community center in St. Paul last year.
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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.
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.
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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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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.
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.
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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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Heat wave continues for inland communities
An excessive heat warning has been extended until Monday evening for the Inland Empire.
Amber Lee’s 10 a.m. forecast | Next Weather
Some coastal communities remain cloudy, with temperatures inland staying above average yet about 5 degrees cooler than Wednesday.
LA Councilmember John Lee discusses automated license plate readers in the San Fernando Valley
Lee says his district is turning to technology to keep residents safe with 100 automated license plate readers going up in the San Fernando Valley, as there is a shortage of Los Angeles Police Department officers.
A memorial run honors the 13 U.S. service members killed in Afghanistan in 2021 | Veterans' Voices
The 13 Souls Memorial Run in Simi Valley raised scholarship and memorial funds, established by the families of the 13 who died in the line of duty at the 2021 Kabul attack
100 automated license plate readers go up in San Fernando Valley
The automated license plate readers are to assist law enforcement in tracking and recording vehicle license plates tp help narrow the search for vehicles tied to crimes.
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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.
