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.
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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.
Homeowners hot under the collar over higher heating bills
From a hundred dollars a month, to $400 -- local homeowners are hot under the collar over a recent spike in their gas bills.
On Your Side: Prevent hack attacks on your 'smart home' devices
One recent study found that smart homes can experience up to 12,000 hack attempts per week. And most people don't even know it's happening.
How many jobs do you need to pay rent in L.A.?
It's no secret that Southern California housing is not cheap. But how many jobs do you need to afford rent? Real estate website Zillow crunched the numbers -- and they are startling. Joy Benedict takes an exclusive look.
On Your Side: Middle Class Tax Refund fraud
More than $9 billion has been paid out to Californians in the form of the Middle Class Tax Refund. But thieves are cashing in too.
Tech Talk: Cool gadgets for family pets
Jessica Naziri rounded up the most notable pet tech products aimed at making pet-owning easier and that you can currently buy.
Covered California enrollment: ChapCare Fair Oaks health fair
Getting healthcare coverage is one of the biggest decisions a family can make. ChapCare is helping communities that need it most. They're getting people enrolled in Covered California.
On Your Side: Data privacy and protection
Be careful what you click on! You could be exposing your personal information. Here's what you can do to protect yourself.
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!
Ticketmaster is in the hot seat on Capitol Hill after Taylor Swift ticket meltdown
Lawmakers were just as upset with the ticket giant as fans were after it was nearly impossible for "Swifties" to get tickets including to her upcoming show at U.S. Bank Stadium, among other venues.
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.
Go-To Girlfriend: Social media 'must-haves'
Do you ever fall into the rabbit hole of social media marketing? They pop up all the time. And many get hooked on buying the products. But are they any good? Lifestyle expert and "Go-To Girlfriend" Sadie Murray is back with trending must-haves worth the hype!
Dawn's Corner: Winter health and wellness
It's the middle of January and some people may already be struggling to keep up with those New Year's resolutions. Beauty and lifestyle expert Dawn McCarthy has products to keep you healthy this winter.
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Long Beach small business owners hoping for answers in recent string of burglaries
At least four restaurants have been targeted in the last week, with the latest incident happening at Roxanne's Thursday evening. The suspect can be seen on camera, jimmying the business's doors open with a large crowbar.
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.
MusiCares honors Motown legends Barry Gordy and Smokey Robinson
Both Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson were honored as the 2023 MusiCares Persons of the Year.
Gas station worker found shot in Rancho Cucamonga; investigation ongoing
According to San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, a customer walked into a 76 gas station in the 10000 block of Arrow Route just before 9:15 p.m., when they found the store's clerk suffering from a gunshot wound.
Beaumont man wanted for attempted murder after setting partner on fire
Officers conducting a welfare check found that a woman had suffered burns to more than 30% of her body after being doused with lighter fluid and lit on fire by her domestic partner, 38-year-old Beaumont resident Nicholas Norman. He is wanted on charges of attempted murder, mayhem, arson and torture.
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Long Beach small business owners hoping for answers in recent string of burglaries
At least four restaurants have been targeted in the last week, with the latest incident happening at Roxanne's Thursday evening. The suspect can be seen on camera, jimmying the business's doors open with a large crowbar.
MusiCares honors Motown legends Barry Gordy and Smokey Robinson
Both Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson were honored as the 2023 MusiCares Persons of the Year.
Businesses in Monterey Park financially struggling after mass shooting that killed 11 people, left 9 injured
Friday marked two weeks since the deadly mass shooting at the Star Ballroom in Monterey Park that left 11 people dead and another 9 injured, and many businesses in the area are still financially suffering. Business owners are hoping customers come back to support them.
2.5 magnitude earthquake hits near Castaic, followed by 3.0 tremor near Redlands
The quake struck about 6.5 kilometers, or four miles, northwest of Castaic before a slightly stronger quake hit Redlands 10 minutes later.
Reseda man pleads guilty to federal charges of selling meth, dozens of "ghost guns"
Reseda man Julio Ernesto Lopez-Menendez, 27, pleaded guilty to federal charges of selling 17 pounds of meth and 89 firearms, 53 of which were said to be "ghost guns." He faces a maximum sentence of life in federal prison.
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California won't require COVID vaccine to attend schools
California won't make children get the coronavirus vaccine to attend schools, state public health officials said Friday, reversing a state policy first announced by Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2021.
Long Beach man charged with murder of cyclist in Dana Point pleads not guilty
Vanroy Evan Smith, 39, of Long Beach, is being held on no bail and could face up to 26 years to life in prison if convicted.
Dana Point: Cyclist hit by car, stabbed by driver on PCH, identified
A Lexus driver struck a bicyclist on Pacific Coast Highway in Dana Point Wednesday afternoon, then got out and stabbed the cyclist. The driver was held by Good Samaritans until officers arrived. The cyclist died in the hospital.
Chemical spill prompts hazardous materials investigation in Irvine
Irvine police and firefighters were dispatched to the Village Apartments, located in the 4200 block of Spectrum Drive after learning of a possible chemical spill.
Police arrest suspected gang-member for fatal shooting in Anaheim in 2021
According to Anaheim Police Department, 20-year-old Anaheim resident Miguel Rodriguez was arrested for fatally shooting Jonathan Romero, 23, on Nov. 25 2021.
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Gas station worker found shot in Rancho Cucamonga; investigation ongoing
According to San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, a customer walked into a 76 gas station in the 10000 block of Arrow Route just before 9:15 p.m., when they found the store's clerk suffering from a gunshot wound.
Beaumont man wanted for attempted murder after setting partner on fire
Officers conducting a welfare check found that a woman had suffered burns to more than 30% of her body after being doused with lighter fluid and lit on fire by her domestic partner, 38-year-old Beaumont resident Nicholas Norman. He is wanted on charges of attempted murder, mayhem, arson and torture.
Car-to-car shooting leaves one person in critical condition in Riverside
Firefighters arrived to the scene of a one-car crash into a tree in the 600 block of E. La Cadena Drive. Upon assessing the situation, they found one of the occupants of the vehicle had sustained a gunshot wound.
California won't require COVID vaccine to attend schools
California won't make children get the coronavirus vaccine to attend schools, state public health officials said Friday, reversing a state policy first announced by Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2021.
Researchers question the Inland Empire's booming job market
According to the Southern California News Group, the Inland Empire has added 100,000 jobs since 2019.
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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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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.
Jury clears Elon Musk of wrongdoing related to Tesla tweets
Jurors found the Tesla CEO didn't mislead investors in claiming he had lined up funding to take the car company public.
How will Netflix stop you from sharing your password?
Streaming company said a crackdown is coming by March, but a similar effort in other countries yielded mixed results.
Charges against Bengals running back Joe Mixon dropped
The Cincinnati city prosecutor's office said it needed "additional investigation" and could refile charges.
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.
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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.
Surveillance part on Chinese balloon over U.S. is as big as 2-3 school buses
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley recommended not shooting it down due to danger from debris, a senior defense official said.
California seeks new gun restrictions following shootings
California could soon ban people from carrying guns in nearly all public places as Gov. Gavin Newsom and his allies in the state Legislature seek to test the limits of the U.S. Supreme Court's new conservative majority in the aftermath of six mass shootings last month that left 29 people dead.
A look at the new AP curriculum for African American Studies
The course was first announced last August but the final framework was released on Wednesday.
No documents with classified markings found at Biden's Rehoboth home, lawyer says
President Biden "agreed to cooperate" with the FBI search at his Delaware vacation home, his personal attorney said.
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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.
Homeowners hot under the collar over higher heating bills
From a hundred dollars a month, to $400 -- local homeowners are hot under the collar over a recent spike in their gas bills.
On Your Side: Prevent hack attacks on your 'smart home' devices
One recent study found that smart homes can experience up to 12,000 hack attempts per week. And most people don't even know it's happening.
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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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CIF unanimously votes to make flag football a girls' high school sport
California approved a plan Friday to make flag football a girls' high school sport amid soaring popularity of the game and a push to get more female athletes on the field.
Ellis sparks Southern Cal past Washington State 80-70
Boogie Ellis scored 17 of his 23 points in the second half to offset a big night by Washington State's Mouhamed Gueye and Southern California pulled away late for an 80-70 victory on Thursday night.
Antetokounmpo scores 54 points, Bucks beat Clippers 106-105
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 20 of his 54 points in the fourth quarter and the Milwaukee Bucks overcame a 21-point deficit to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 106-105 on Thursday night for their sixth consecutive victory.
Jaquez leads No. 9 UCLA past Washington to end 2-game skid
Jaime Jaquez Jr. had 15 points and 10 rebounds, Amari Bailey scored 13 points and No. 9 UCLA beat Washington 70-61 on Thursday night.
Bengals running back Joe Mixon charged with pointing gun at woman
The alleged incident occurred the day before the Bengals' playoff game against the Buffalo Bills, according to court documents.
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MusiCares honors Motown legends Barry Gordy and Smokey Robinson
Both Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson were honored as the 2023 MusiCares Persons of the Year.
Live from the GRAMMY Awards Red Carpet
Suzanne Marques and Lesley Marin host "Live From the GRAMMY Awards Red Carpet" on Sunday, from 4-5 p.m. on KCAL and streaming on CBS News Los Angeles! Interviews, fashion and fun on music's biggest night!
How will Netflix stop you from sharing your password?
Streaming company said a crackdown is coming by March, but a similar effort in other countries yielded mixed results.
Beyoncé announces Renaissance world tour
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"Dr. Phil" is coming to an end after 21 seasons
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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.
Reseda man pleads guilty to federal charges of selling narcotic
Reseda man Julio Ernesto Lopez-Menendez, 27, pleaded guilty to federal charges of selling 17 pounds of meth and 89 firearms, 53 of which were said to be "ghost guns." He faces a maximum sentence of life in federal prison.
Pair of small earthquakes hit Southland
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake just west of Castaic preceded a 3.0 tremor in Redlands late Friday evening. No damage or injuries have been reported.
Gas station worker found shot in Rancho Cucamonga; search for suspect underway
A gas station clerk has been hospitalized after being shot Friday evening. Authorities are still searching for a suspect.
Businesses in Monterey Park financially struggling two weeks after mass shooting
Slowly but surely, dance enthusiasts are returning to Lai Lai Ballroom & Studio for lessons. Brenda Tsay said their family-run business has lost half of the 140 patrons who make up their social crowd.
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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.
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Photos from our CHiPs For Kids toy drive live broadcasts and events
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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.
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Premiere for Dane Cook's new comedy special, 'Above it All'
Dane Cook's new comedy special "Above it All" debuted last night. The comedian filmed the special in front of a live audience sitting in his own backyard.
