Child dies after Fourth of July fireworks mishap in Buena Park

Buena Park police said the 8-year-old died after a "fireworks-related explosion."

• Jul 5, 2025

"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."

• Jul 5, 2025

Stolen moped rider leads police on pursuit through Canoga Park

The Los Angeles Police Department was in pursuit of a stolen moped in the San Fernando Valley.

• Jul 4, 2025

2 people hospitalized after second-alarm fire in Stanton

Orange County firefighters took two people to the hospital after a fire engulfed an apartment complex in Stanton.

• Jul 4, 2025

Death toll from Texas flash floods at least 120, officials say

Several people from a children's summer camp in Kerr County remain missing, officials said.

• Jul 9, 2025

Triple-digit heat expected for valleys, high desert and Inland Empire next week

KCAL News has issued a Next Weather Alert for the upcoming Wednesday, Thursday and Friday to help you prepare for the sweltering heat expected to last into the weekend.

• Jul 4, 2025

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.

• Jul 4, 2025

Immigration enforcement protesters take to downtown LA streets on July 4th

Protesters gathered outside the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building, located along Alameda Street between Temple and Aliso Streets.

• Jul 4, 2025

Crews in East Hollywood extinguish grass fire on side of 101 Freeway

Firefighters extinguished a grass fire on the side of the 101 Freeway in East Hollywood.

• Jul 4, 2025

Gladstones in Pacific Palisades set to reopen 4th of July

While it's not a complete reopening, an auxiliary kitchen offering a limited menu, and the public deck open Friday at 11 a.m. until sunset.

• Jul 4, 2025

Clear Southern California skies expected for 4th of July celebrations

Temperatures on Friday will be a few degrees below normal, with morning clouds clearing around 9 to 10 a.m.

• Jul 4, 2025

Joey Chestnut wins 2025 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest

Joey Chestnut won the 2025 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest​ in NYC, taking back his title after missing last year's competition.

• Jul 4, 2025

Deputies fatally shoot man allegedly firing shots into the air in East LA

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies fatally shot a man who was allegedly firing shots into the air in East Los Angeles on Friday.

• Jul 5, 2025

Southern California 4th of July events: Here is where to celebrate

Here's a rundown of Friday's, July 4 celebrations in LA and much of Southern California, from Ventura County down to the Inland Empire.

• Jul 4, 2025

Trump signs "big, beautiful bill" in July Fourth ceremony at White House

President Trump hosted a celebratory event at the White House to sign his "one big, beautiful bill."

• Jul 4, 2025

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