March Madness: No. 2 UCLA beats No. 7 Northwestern 68-63 to advance to Sweet 16
Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 24 points and UCLA withstood a second-half push from Northwestern to get back to the Sweet 16 with a 68-63 victory.
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March Madness: No. 3 Baylor powers past No. 14 UC Santa Barbara 74-56 in March Madness
Caleb Lohner scored a season-best 13 points in just 18 minutes, and No. 3 seed Baylor beat UC Santa Barbara 74-56 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
March Madness: No. 7 Michigan State muscles past No. 10 USC, 72-62
The Michigan State Spartans beat the University of Southern California Trojans 72-62 Friday in Columbus, Ohio, in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.
March Madness: No. 2 UCLA storms past No. 15 UNC Asheville in first round matchup, 86-53
The Bruins started the game shooting 10-of-12 from the field and never looked back, earning an easy first round matchup over UNC Asheville. They'll now face Northwestern in the Round of 32 as they seek their first title since 1995.
UC Irvine falls to Oregon 84-58 in NIT first round matchup
Led by Rivaldo Soares' 21 points, the Oregon Ducks defeated the UC Irvine Anteaters 84-58 in the first round of the NIT.
Chargers reportedly agree to terms with linebacker Eric Kendricks
Eric Kendricks has agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Chargers, giving the franchise a veteran inside linebacker on a unit that has struggled the past couple seasons. Kendricks played four years with the UCLA Bruins in college.
Ramey lifts No. 8 Arizona over No. 2 UCLA for Pac-12 title
Courtney Ramey made a 3-pointer with 16.7 seconds left to put Arizona in front and the eighth-ranked Wildcats beat No. 2 UCLA 61-59 in the Pac-12 championship game.
US Santa Barbara beats Cal St Fullerton 72-62, wins Big West
Ajay Mitchell scored 12 of his team-high 20 points during a four-minute span to help UC Santa Barbara pull away from Cal State Fullerton and claim a 72-62 win in the Big West Conference championship game.
CSU Fullerton edges UC Irvine 83-80 in Big West semifinal
Led by Latrell Wrightsell Jr.'s 22 points, the CSU Fullerton Titans defeated the UC Irvine Anteaters 83-80 in the Big West Conference Tournament semifinal.
Tyger Campbell lifts No. 2 UCLA past Oregon in Pac-12 semis
Tyger Campbell scored a career-high 28 points, including all seven during a key second-half run, and No. 2 UCLA beat Oregon 75-56 in the Pac-12 Conference Tournament semifinals.
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NCAA Tournament schedule: dates, times, and channels for Sweet 16 and Elite 8
Here's the complete schedule, game times, livestream links and TV info for the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 this weekend.
Reaves gets career-high 35, pushes Lakers past Magic 111-105
Austin Reaves scored a career-high 35 points, D'Angelo Russell added 18 points and the Los Angeles Lakers hung on for a 111-105 victory over the Orlando Magic.
Paul George scores 29 as Clippers down Blazers, 111-102
Paul George had 29 points and the Los Angeles Clippers handed the Portland Trail Blazers their sixth straight loss with a 117-102 victory on Sunday night.
Pettersson, Hughes shine in Canucks' 2-1 win over Ducks
Elias Pettersson had a power-play goal and an assist to extend his point streak to eight games, Quinn Hughes had two assists to give him 60 for the season, and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Anaheim Ducks 2-1.
Ndiwa, Yimer prevail in Los Angeles Marathon
Kenya's Stacy Ndiwa and Ethiopia's Jemal Yimer are the winners of the 38th Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday.
Demko, Canucks finish strong to hand Kings 3-2 shootout loss
Elias Pettersson had a power-play goal, Thatcher Demko made 38 saves and the Vancouver Canucks defeated the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 in a shootout.
Leerdam helps Galaxy earn 1-1 draw with Whitecaps
Kelvin Leerdam scored in the fourth minute of first-half stoppage time to help the Los Angeles Galaxy earn a 1-1 draw with the Vancouver Whitecaps.
March Madness: No. 2 UCLA beats No. 7 Northwestern 68-63 to advance to Sweet 16
Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 24 points and UCLA withstood a second-half push from Northwestern to get back to the Sweet 16 with a 68-63 victory.
West favorites LAFC and Seattle play to 0-0 stalemate
Two of the favorites in the Western Conference relied on their goalkeepers as Seattle's Stefan Frei and LAFC's John McCarthy posted shutouts in a 0-0 draw.
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Superintendent announces all LAUSD schools will close tomorrow ahead of strike
The union representing 30,000 LAUSD employees doubled down on the potential strike after accusing the district of breaking confidentiality ahead of a meeting.
LAUSD strike: Resources for families of students
The school district has resources available for parents during the potential three-day strike this week. And L.A. Mayor Karen Bass authorized more support for LAUSD families in the event schools are closed this week.
Search continues for hit-and-run driver who fled scene of fatal crash in Sun Valley
The crash happened at 6:15 a.m. Friday morning, when the driver of a white flatbed truck struck a bicyclist crossing Lankershim Boulevard via crosswalk.
LAPD releases dashcam video of pursuit crash that killed CSUN student
The suspect was charged with several counts of robbery and one count of murder.
Police investigating triple-shooting in South Los Angeles
Officers dispatched to the scene arrived to find three people suffering from gunshot wounds. Their conditions are not known.
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Search continues for hit-and-run driver who fled scene of fatal crash in Sun Valley
The crash happened at 6:15 a.m. Friday morning, when the driver of a white flatbed truck struck a bicyclist crossing Lankershim Boulevard via crosswalk.
LAPD releases dashcam video of pursuit crash that killed CSUN student
The suspect was charged with several counts of robbery and one count of murder.
Police investigating triple-shooting in South Los Angeles
Officers dispatched to the scene arrived to find three people suffering from gunshot wounds. Their conditions are not known.
Man arrested for stealing Long Beach Fire Department ambulance
According to police, the man took the ambulance from Little Company of Mary Medical Center in San Pedro, driving it several miles away before he was located by LAPD officers.
LAPD officer convicted of perjury, filing false report; faces more than four years in prison
Alejandro Castillo, a 15-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department, was convicted for filing a false and perjury relating to a traffic stop in the Hollywood area back in 2019.
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Orange County bus flasher sentenced to year in jail
An Orange County man was sentenced to a year in jail for exposing himself on a public bus in the Santa Ana area in 2022.
Mastermind behind 2016 jailbreak in Orange County convicted on felony charges
Hossein Nayeri, the 44-year-old Newport Beach man who organized a daring, elaborate Southern California jailbreak in 2016 has been found guilty of the escape.
Biden sends federal assistance to Orange County after landslides, storm damage
Four apartment buildings in San Clemente were evacuated Wednesday on the 1500 block of Buena Vista due to a landslide. The hillside behind the buildings gave way, leaving parts of the structures teetering on the edge, affecting 20 rental units.
SoCalGas asks for 13% rate increase after exorbitant winter surges
SoCalGas said the rate increase is needed to modernize and upgrade its infrastructure while trying to grow renewable energy options.
Multiple sewage spills lead to beach closures in Long Beach, Orange County
According to city officials, nearly 18,000 gallons of sewage were discharged into the Los Angeles River due to the heavy rainfall that hit the area early Wednesday morning.
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4 killed in wrong-way crash on 71 Freeway in Chino Hills
Four people were killed after a wrong-way driver collided head-on with two other vehicles in Chino Hills.
Riverside County man arrested in 2016 Banning rape case
A 33-year-old Grand Terrace man was arrested on suspicion of raping a victim incapable of consent and rape by force or fear, Banning Police announced Saturday.
Group of big banks pumps $30 billion in battered First Republic
The San Francisco regional bank's stock had plunged by a third on Thursday on concerns about its financial stability.
Former inmates getting a second chance with the Buffalo Hand Crew
The Buffalo Hand Crews solely consists of former inmates who said the fire service gave them a new purpose in life
SoCalGas asks for 13% rate increase after exorbitant winter surges
SoCalGas said the rate increase is needed to modernize and upgrade its infrastructure while trying to grow renewable energy options.
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Downtown Rebound: Pandemic business recovery in Los Angeles
The COVID crisis shut down the entire country including California, hitting downtowns nationwide including Los Angeles. Now new data is giving us a clearer picture of the past and a new view of how far we've come in L.A.'s "downtown rebound."
Marijuana and driving: California lacks legal THC limit
It's been seven years since California legalized marijuana for adults. But the state still has no legal limit on how much is too much before you get behind the wheel of a car.
L.A. homeless count: Numbers questioned due to app problems
There are new questions about the accuracy of this year's Los Angeles homeless count. It was just completed last month, but some volunteers are telling KCAL News about problems trying to report the numbers.
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.
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.
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Trump moves to suppress report from Fulton County special grand jury
Trump's attorneys want Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis's office to be recused from any further investigation or prosecution of the matter involving Trump.
3 men found guilty in 2018 murder of rapper XXXTentacion
A jury in Broward County, Florida, returned guilty verdicts today for all three men on trial for robbing and killing the late artist.
Miami Beach enacts spring break curfew after 2 fatal shootings
The curfew will be from 11:59 p.m. Sunday until 6 a.m. Monday, with an additional curfew likely to be put in place Thursday through next Monday.
California to seek beds for mental health, drug treatment
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's latest plan for the state's homelessness crisis asks voters to fund a major expansion of housing and treatment for residents suffering from mental illness and addiction.
Judge orders Trump's attorney to testify in classified documents investigation
Evan Corcoran previously refused to answer investigators' questions about his conversations with Trump, citing attorney-client privilege concerns. The ruling will likely be appealed.
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Trump moves to suppress report from Fulton County special grand jury
Trump's attorneys want Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis's office to be recused from any further investigation or prosecution of the matter involving Trump.
California to seek beds for mental health, drug treatment
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's latest plan for the state's homelessness crisis asks voters to fund a major expansion of housing and treatment for residents suffering from mental illness and addiction.
California to seek beds for mental health, drug treatment
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's latest plan for the state's homelessness crisis asks voters to fund a major expansion of housing and treatment for residents suffering from mental illness and addiction.
Judge orders Trump's attorney to testify in classified documents investigation
Evan Corcoran previously refused to answer investigators' questions about his conversations with Trump, citing attorney-client privilege concerns. The ruling will likely be appealed.
Trump expects to be arrested Tuesday as DA eyes charges
Trump attorney Susan Necheles told CBS News that this is speculation from the former president.
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On Your Side: Catalytic converter theft
On Your Side's Kristine Lazar shows us how one local business owner lost thousands as thieves drove off with his delivery van's catalytic converter in just a few quick minutes.
On Your Side: IIHS list of 2023's safest vehicles
A new list of the safest vehicles on the road is out. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety puts out this list every year, but this year they made the requirements even tougher. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar breaks it down.
Trademark dispute pits O.C. company against big corporation
A small business created by two Orange County brothers is taking on a multibillion-dollar global company, because that company wants the local business to change its name. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has the details of this trademark dispute.
Plant-based recipes with celebrity Chef Rocco DiSpirito
More people are eating plant-based foods nowadays, and that includes celebrity Chef Rocco DiSpirito. Chef Rocco joins KCAL News live in studio with a custom dish he's created using a new brand of pasta.
On Your Side: Gate agent recorded trashing passenger's items
A local man took matters into his own hands when his carryon bag went missing at New Orleans Airport. He got security video of the gate where he left it, and what he saw caught on camera was shocking. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has the footage, and the airline's reaction.
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A new app by researchers at UC San Diego to help administer CPR
Researchers at the University of California San Diego's Simulation Training Center have developed a new app -- "Rescue Me CPR!" -- that people can use to help others experiencing cardiac emergencies.
Gascón charges Irvine senior living center for 14 COVID-19 related deaths
Silverado Beverly Place, located near the Fairfax District, has been charged for more than a dozen deaths related to a COVID-19 outbreak that also caused more than 100 patients and staff at their senior living center to get sick.
Plant-based recipes with celebrity Chef Rocco DiSpirito
More people are eating plant-based foods nowadays, and that includes celebrity Chef Rocco DiSpirito. Chef Rocco joins KCAL News live in studio with a custom dish he's created using a new brand of pasta.
California cancels Walgreens contract over its abortion pill stance
Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state is using its "market power to defend the right to choose."
Governor Gavin Newsom tests positive for COVID-19; symptoms mild
According to a statement from the Governor's office, Newsom tested positive on Wednesday and is exhibited mild symptoms. He is expected to work remotely and self-isolate.
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California court rules for Uber, Lyft in ride-hailing case
A California appeals court has ruled companies like Uber and Lyft do not have to treat their drivers as employees.
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.
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NCAA Tournament schedule: dates, times, and channels for Sweet 16 and Elite 8
Here's the complete schedule, game times, livestream links and TV info for the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 this weekend.
Reaves gets career-high 35, pushes Lakers past Magic 111-105
Austin Reaves scored a career-high 35 points, D'Angelo Russell added 18 points and the Los Angeles Lakers hung on for a 111-105 victory over the Orlando Magic.
Paul George scores 29 as Clippers down Blazers, 111-102
Paul George had 29 points and the Los Angeles Clippers handed the Portland Trail Blazers their sixth straight loss with a 117-102 victory on Sunday night.
Pettersson, Hughes shine in Canucks' 2-1 win over Ducks
Elias Pettersson had a power-play goal and an assist to extend his point streak to eight games, Quinn Hughes had two assists to give him 60 for the season, and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Anaheim Ducks 2-1.
Ndiwa, Yimer prevail in Los Angeles Marathon
Kenya's Stacy Ndiwa and Ethiopia's Jemal Yimer are the winners of the 38th Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday.
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Java With Jamie: Celebrity astrologer Kyle Thomas
In this week's Java With Jamie: Mark your calendar! Kyle Thomas predicts a day that will be positive for everyone.
Actors, singers pay tribute to vets through literary performances
A group of acclaimed actors and singers paid tribute Saturday to veterans in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War.
Lance Reddick, actor in "The Wire" and "John Wick" movies, dies at age 60
The actor's death was confirmed to CBS News by two of his representatives.
Here's how much Ryan Reynolds could make from Mint Mobile sale
The actor's savvy investments are paying off in multi-million deals, such as his stake in Aviator Gin and now Mint Mobile.
Taylor Swift announces she's dropping 4 new songs ahead of Eras Tour
"In celebration of The Eras Tour I'm releasing four previously unreleased songs tonight at midnight," the singer posted.
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Police searching for hit-and-run driver in fatal Sun Valley crash on Friday
The crash happened at 6:15 a.m. Friday morning, when the driver of a white flatbed truck struck a bicyclist crossing Lankershim Boulevard via crosswalk.
KCAL News reporter Michele Gile recognized by Orange County for National Women's History Month
A big congratulations to KCAL News reporter Michele Gile! The accomplished newswoman was recognized for her storied career as part of a award ceremony celebrating National Women's History Month.
Brief pursuit with DUI suspect ends in crash in city of Commerce
Desmond Shaw was over the scene of a crash stemming from a police pursuit in the city of Commerce on Monday afternoon. Officers began chasing the suspect who was wanted on suspicion of DUI.
LAUSD providing family resources during employee strike
With nearly 60,000 LAUSD employees partaking in a three-day strike this week, the Los Angeles Unified School District is offering a variety of resources for families including grab-n-go food options and recreational centers for students. Jeff Nguyen reports.
Shazam, The Magic Flute and more | The Lot
We talk to Zachary Levi from “Shazam”, stars from “The Magic Flute” and “Unprisoned” + what’s new in theatres!
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The 95th Academy Awards
Check out this behind-the-scenes look ahead of the 2023 Oscars at the Dolby Theatre.
Shots from the 2023 Genesis Invitational at the Riviera Country Club
A series of shots from the first day of the Genesis Invitational professional golf tournament at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades.
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.
