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Firefighters extinguish huge strip mall fire in Hollywood
A structure fire was reported at a strip mall at 6383 W. Yucca Street at Cahuenga Blvd. at about 2 a.m. Thursday.
Panorama City fatal pursuit crash suspect has extensive criminal record
Court records revealed that a man accused of killing two people while trying to lose police during a pursuit in Panorama City has an extensive criminal past.
Firefighters on scene of flooding incident in Santa Monica
Firefighters were at the scene of a flooding incident in the 1700 block of Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica Wednesday night, the Santa Monica Fire Department reports.
Friends help track down slain dancer's family
Friends of Ekaterina Gurova helped track down her family after her body went unclaimed at the morgue.
Town hall held over controversial car battering recycling factory in City of Industry
A town hall meeting was held Wednesday over a controversial car battery recycling factory in the City of Industry that has been fined by the state of California for years of violating state environmental laws.
Terminally-ill San Bernardino woman surprised with Super Bowl tickets
Kellirae Cox, 21, was a cheerleader at the California School for the Deaf in Riverside and showed off her dance moves after the Dream Foundation granted her wish of going to the Super Bowl.
L.A. City Council looks into bus driver shortage
While ridership on downtown routes has recovered to 75% of pre-pandemic levels, the mid-city route is missing about a quarter of drivers necessary to run at full service.
How Kareem really feels about LeBron breaking his NBA scoring record
"LeBron said we don't have a relationship. He's right—and for that I blame myself," Abdul-Jabbar wrote.
$200,000 worth of solar panels stolen in Rancho Cucamonga
While the solar panels were stolen from Rancho Cucamonga, the items were discovered in Chatsworth and North Hollywood.
Driver mistakes brake for accelerator, veers off parking structure
Officials said the driver who launched her car onto a rooftop patio is a 69-year-old volunteer at the Children's Hospital of Orange County.
Restaurants concerned about potential regulations on outdoor dining
A proposed ordinance will make outdoor dining permanent but with potentially costly regulations.
Metropolitan Water District expert transforms own yard from grass to water-saving plants
In an effort to show the value of turf removal and water conservation, a Metropolitan Water District expert is transforming her own grass into a more sustainable, water-saving pollinator garden this week.
LA County Clerk is ready for Valentine's Day marriages
The Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk's Office headquarters in Norwalk is ready for the rush in same-day Valentine's Day weddings. The last time they were offered in person, on Valentine's Day, was in 2020.
Disney to cut 7,000 jobs as CEO Bob Iger seeks "transformation"
The job cuts, about 3% of Disney's global workforce, come months after Iger returned to revitalize the media business.
Turkey-Syria earthquake 2023: How to help the victims
Foreign nations and aid agencies are racing to mobilize resources to help survivors of the devastating quakes in two countries. Here's how you can help.
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Firefighters extinguish huge strip mall fire in Hollywood
A structure fire was reported at a strip mall at 6383 W. Yucca Street at Cahuenga Blvd. at about 2 a.m. Thursday.
Alex Biston's Weather Forecast (Feb. 9)
Above-average temperatures Thursday afternoon with offshore winds in valleys, passes and inland. Weekend temperatures drop with chance of light showers and mountain snow.
Car flies off 210 Freeway and lands on Pasadena road
The crash involved two vehicles and crews had to extricate at least one person.
Lake Balboa crash leaves man and woman dead, passenger injured
A speeding Corvette reportedly ran a red light and crashed into a Honda Accord in Lake Balboa early Wednesday morning, killing the Honda driver, according to firefighters.
Al fresco dining in jeopardy as restaurants raise concerns about potential regulations
A proposed ordinance will make outdoor dining permanent but with potentially costly regulations. Nicole Comstock reports.
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Firefighters extinguish huge strip mall fire in Hollywood
A structure fire was reported at a strip mall at 6383 W. Yucca Street at Cahuenga Blvd. at about 2 a.m. Thursday.
Panorama City fatal pursuit crash suspect has extensive criminal record
Court records revealed that a man accused of killing two people while trying to lose police during a pursuit in Panorama City has an extensive criminal past.
Friends help track down slain dancer's family
Friends of Ekaterina Gurova helped track down her family after her body went unclaimed at the morgue.
City of Industry town hall held over controversial car battering recycling factory
A town hall meeting was held Wednesday over a controversial car battery recycling factory in the City of Industry that has been fined by the state of California for years of violating state environmental laws.
Terminally-ill San Bernardino woman surprised with Super Bowl tickets
Kellirae Cox, 21, was a cheerleader at the California School for the Deaf in Riverside and showed off her dance moves after the Dream Foundation granted her wish of going to the Super Bowl.
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Firefighters extinguish huge strip mall fire in Hollywood
A structure fire was reported at a strip mall at 6383 W. Yucca Street at Cahuenga Blvd. at about 2 a.m. Thursday.
Friends help track down slain dancer's family
Friends of Ekaterina Gurova helped track down her family after her body went unclaimed at the morgue.
City of Industry town hall held over controversial car battering recycling factory
A town hall meeting was held Wednesday over a controversial car battery recycling factory in the City of Industry that has been fined by the state of California for years of violating state environmental laws.
Restaurants concerned about potential regulations on outdoor dining
A proposed ordinance will make outdoor dining permanent but with potentially costly regulations.
Metropolitan Water District expert transforms own yard from grass to water-saving plants
In an effort to show the value of turf removal and water conservation, a Metropolitan Water District expert is transforming her own grass into a more sustainable, water-saving pollinator garden this week.
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Driver mistakes brake for accelerator, veers off parking structure
Officials said the driver who launched her car onto a rooftop patio is a 69-year-old volunteer at the Children's Hospital of Orange County.
Car drives off structure at Children's Hospital in Orange
A car drove over the side of a parking structure at Children's Health of Orange County (CHOC), a hospital located at 1201 W. La Veta Avenue in Orange.
Vacations to take your family on during spring break
Spring break is right around the corner, and if you are still looking for a place to take your family — a new study may surprise you.
Huntington Beach city council votes to limit flags, won't fly Pride Flag
The Huntington Beach City Council voted Tuesday night to move forward with limiting flags outside City Hall, meaning the Pride Flag won't be flown anymore during Pride Month in June. The vote was 4 to 3.
SoCal residents gather donations for people affected by Turkey's devastating earthquakes
For the last 24 hours, a van and 4 cars have been driving around Orange and Los Angeles Counties gathering donations for people impacted by Turkey's massive earthquakes.
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Terminally-ill San Bernardino woman surprised with Super Bowl tickets
Kellirae Cox, 21, was a cheerleader at the California School for the Deaf in Riverside and showed off her dance moves after the Dream Foundation granted her wish of going to the Super Bowl.
$200,000 worth of solar panels stolen in Rancho Cucamonga
While the solar panels were stolen from Rancho Cucamonga, the items were discovered in Chatsworth and North Hollywood.
Vacations to take your family on during spring break
Spring break is right around the corner, and if you are still looking for a place to take your family — a new study may surprise you.
How to make a passive income by renting out your pool, car or driveway
You already own it, so why not make money on it? Here are some ways people in Southern California are using their homes to make a little cash on the side.
Winning ticket for $747 million Powerball jackpot sold in Washington
Someone who bought a Powerball ticket in Washington just became a multi-millionaire.
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KCAL News Investigates: Millions in LAUSD sanitizer goes to waste
More than a million dollars' worth of hand sanitizer purchased by the LAUSD to keep kids safe had to be disposed of because it's expiring. The issue was discovered by KCAL News Investigative Reporter David Goldstein.
KCAL News investigates: Illegal trash dumping downtown
Our KCAL News investigation reveals how business owners downtown were using the homeless to avoid trash pickup fees. Downtown business owners say the city hasn't been doing anything to try to stop it.
California wage theft: Is the state following its own rules?
In a KCAL News investigation: What is owed, what employers are accused of doing, and how the state itself may have broken the law by letting this go on for far too long. Senior Reporter Ross Palombo has the shocking data and details.
Handcuffs in the hallways: Law enforcement in schools
In one school year, police arrested hundreds of elementary and middle school students in California. The state is above average when it comes to the chances of police arresting Black and Hispanic students, as well as students with disabilities.
EBT fraud sees nearly 4,000% increase in 2022
In 2021, the California Department of Social Services paid roughly $92,000 in fraud claims. By that time in 2022, they had already paid almost $3.8 million.
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How Kareem really feels about LeBron breaking his NBA scoring record
"LeBron said we don't have a relationship. He's right—and for that I blame myself," Abdul-Jabbar wrote.
Disney to cut 7,000 jobs as CEO Bob Iger seeks "transformation"
The job cuts, about 3% of Disney's global workforce, come months after Iger returned to revitalize the media business.
Madonna responds to critics who commented on her Grammys appearance
"Once again I am caught in the glare of ageism and misogyny That permeates the world we live in," wrote the singer on Instagram.
Pink pigeon found in NYC dies after inhaling dye fumes, rescue group says
A local organization that rescued the bird said Flamingo was malnourished and "barely older than a baby" with no survival skills.
Biden pushes for unity in State of the Union as he speaks to divided Congress
Biden's calls for bipartisanship comes as a new CBS News poll released Tuesday showed many Americans are still anxious about inflation and the economy.
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Biden pushes for unity in State of the Union as he speaks to divided Congress
Biden's calls for bipartisanship comes as a new CBS News poll released Tuesday showed many Americans are still anxious about inflation and the economy.
Brandon Tsay honored during President Biden's State of the Union address
Brandon Tsay, 26, confronted and disarmed the Monterey Park shooter the night of his killing spree, preventing more deaths from occurring.
In divided nation, Americans agree Biden should talk about economy
CBS News polling finds Americans with largely dour assessments of the state of the union, as President Biden prepares to deliver his State of the Union address Tuesday.
Suspected Chinese spy balloon shot down off South Carolina coast
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said President Biden authorized the operation to shoot down the balloon.
Biden tells DNC that House Republicans "intend to destroy the progress we've made"
President Biden addressed the Democratic National Committee's winter meeting in Philadelphia.
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Tech Talk: Valentine's gifts
Let's be real, everybody wants something for Valentine's Day -- whether it's a simple handwritten note or a nice dinner. But even for the impossible-to-shop-for person who has everything, the latest tech gadgets always make for a great gift. Gift them the much-needed tech upgrade they deserve.
On Your Side: Credit card debt and high interest rates
With credit card interest rates at an all-time high, more and more Americans are in debt. And young adults are the most likely to have added to their credit card debt over the last year, according to Bankrate.
Experts offer advice on how you can prep for retirement from your smartphone
Joy Benedict gets the skinny from a number of financial advisors who suggest an array of apps that can help you prep for retirement from the comfort of your home.
U.S. tells owners to park old Hondas until air bags are fixed
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Friday issued a "Do Not Drive" advisory for 2001 through 2003 vehicles with Takata inflators that have a high possibility of exploding and hurling shrapnel in a crash.
On Your Side: Medical debt and your credit report
If you have medical debt, keep an eye on your credit report. A new federal law is bringing relief to some Americans whose credit was negatively impacted by medical bills.
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On Your Side: Medical debt and your credit report
If you have medical debt, keep an eye on your credit report. A new federal law is bringing relief to some Americans whose credit was negatively impacted by medical bills.
Food banks scramble as pandemic benefits end this month
Due to federal spending cuts to SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), known as CalFresh in California, food banks and pantries across the state are scrambling to stock up because benefits for low-income families are ending this month.
Biden administration plans to end COVID-19 emergency declarations May 11
Former President Trump first declared a national emergency on March 13, 2020.
Go-To Girlfriend: Coolest LA and OC brands you need to know about
The Go-To Girlfriend Lifestyle Expert Sadie Murray has the coolest L.A. and Orange County based brands you need to know about!
Sustainable shopping: Avoiding plastic, reducing waste
KCAL News Anchor Marci Gonzalez got a chance to see how some local stores are reimagining the way we shop.
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Regal theater locations shutting down: 6 in SoCal to close
Thirty-nine Regal movie theaters, including three in Los Angeles and Orange counties, will close as the chain's parent company goes through bankruptcy.
Vivienne Westwood, fashion designer and style icon, dies at 81
British fashion designer and style icon Vivienne Westwood has died aged 81, according to an official statement from her eponymous company.
3M plans to end manufacturing and use of PFAS by end of 2025
St. Paul-based 3M announced Tuesday that the company will stop the manufacturing and use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances - also known as "forever chemicals" - by the end of 2025.
EPA to consider tougher locomotive emissions rules
The Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday it will consider adopting stricter rules on locomotive emissions in response to concerns by California regulators.
Twitter slashes its staff as Musk era takes hold on platform
On Friday, Twitter laid off 7,500 workers, about 50% of its staff, just days after Elon Musk began his tenure as its new owner.
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Lakers to trade Russell Westbrook, get D'Angelo Russell in massive three-team deal
The Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves and Utah Jazz are finishing up a trade that would send Russell Westbrook to Salt Lake City.
How Kareem really feels about LeBron breaking his NBA scoring record
"LeBron said we don't have a relationship. He's right—and for that I blame myself," Abdul-Jabbar wrote.
Lakers fall to Thunder despite LeBron's record-setting night
LeBron James became the NBA's career scoring leader on a stepback jumper late in the third quarter, passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record during his 38-point performance in the Los Angeles Lakers' 133-130 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night.
Frank Vatrano's OT goal lifts Ducks over Blackhawks 3-2
Frank Vatrano scored 2:15 into overtime, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Tuesday night in a matchup of two of the NHL's worst teams.
LeBron James breaks NBA's all-time scoring record
With 38,352 points heading into Tuesday night's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder, LeBron James needed just 36 points to break the longstanding all-time scoring record set by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
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Disney to cut 7,000 jobs as CEO Bob Iger seeks "transformation"
The job cuts, about 3% of Disney's global workforce, come months after Iger returned to revitalize the media business.
Madonna responds to critics who commented on her Grammys appearance
"Once again I am caught in the glare of ageism and misogyny That permeates the world we live in," wrote the singer on Instagram.
Java With Jamie: Gabrielle Nevaeh Green
If you don't know her, your kids do. Gabrielle Nevaeh Green is a Nickelodeon star looking to change the world.
65th Annual Grammy Awards from Crypto.com Arena
A look at some of Sunday's most memorable moments from music's biggest night at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards.
Viola Davis' Grammy win for audiobook makes her an EGOT
The actor won a Grammy Award Sunday for best audio book, narration, and storytelling recording for her memoir "Finding Me."
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Firefighters extinguish huge strip mall fire in Hollywood
A structure fire was reported at a strip mall at 6383 W. Yucca Street at Cahuenga Blvd. at about 2 a.m. Thursday.
Alex Biston's Weather Forecast (Feb. 9)
Above-average temperatures Thursday afternoon with offshore winds in valleys, passes and inland. Weekend temperatures drop with chance of light showers and mountain snow.
Car flies off 210 Freeway and lands on Pasadena road
The crash involved two vehicles and crews had to extricate at least one person.
Lake Balboa crash leaves man and woman dead, passenger injured
A speeding Corvette reportedly ran a red light and crashed into a Honda Accord in Lake Balboa early Wednesday morning, killing the Honda driver, according to firefighters.
Al fresco dining in jeopardy as restaurants raise concerns about potential regulations
A proposed ordinance will make outdoor dining permanent but with potentially costly regulations. Nicole Comstock reports.
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65th Annual Grammy Awards from Crypto.com Arena
A look at some of Sunday's most memorable moments from music's biggest night at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards.
65th Grammy Awards - Red Carpet
The Grammys will be broadcast live from Los Angeles, starting at 8 p.m. ET Sunday, on CBS television stations and will stream live and on-demand on Paramount+.
The victims of the Monterey Park mass shooting
The men and women killed during the tragic Monterey Park mass shooting left behind sons, daughters and friends, all of whom continue to grieve their loved ones.
CHiPs For Kids 2022 Events
Photos from our CHiPs For Kids toy drive live broadcasts and events
Britain's royal line of succession
Immediately upon the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, her eldest son, Prince Charles, became the new king. Here is a look at who else is in line.
