Riverside police officers save Christmas for burglary victims
Some Riverside police officers saved Christmas for a family whose presents were stolen right out from under their tree in a burglary, the department said Tuesday.
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The 70-year-old retired teacher that turns into Mrs. Claus every holiday season
For 30 years, Jacque Nunez has dedicated her life during the holiday season to helping those in need.
Holiday shopping list brings needed gifts to LAUSD kids
Some kids this year are asking for video games and designer sneakers for Christmas. But some are wishing for simpler things like toothpaste, shampoo, and shoes without holes.
White House unveils first lady's holiday theme of "We the People"
The decorations include more than 83,000 twinkling lights on trees, garlands, wreaths and other displays, 77 Christmas trees and 25 wreaths.
Biden opens holidays, pardoning turkeys Chocolate and Chip
For the second time, the president played his part in the 75-year tradition of issuing a presidential pardon to keep a pair of turkeys off the holiday dinner table.
Stay In Or Go Out? What Experts Recommend To Do For New Year's Eve
With the Omicron variant emerging as the most common and contagious strain, people are lining up to get tested for COVID. As the pandemic's fifth waive continues, people are looking to get checked if they caught the virus during Christmas or to ensure they don't have it before going out to party for New Year's Eve.
Reporter's Notebook (Part 2): Suzanne Marques At The White House To Interview First Lady Jill Biden
Thank you everyone who watched the White House Christmas special! Here's some behind the scenes dish!
NORAD Tracks Santa Around The World On Christmas Eve
Every year, millions of children take to their computers, tablets and smartphones to track the world's greatest traveler — Santa Claus. For 66 years, NORAD has helped children of all ages track Santa on his journey around the world.
Audience Nixed For LA County Holiday Celebration On Christmas Eve
The 62nd annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration will go on without a live audience.
Thousands Flock To View Ornate Christmas Designs In Rancho Cucamonga
A neighborhood in Rancho Cucamonga has taken Christmas decorations to a new level.
'Christmas Takes Flight' Coming to CBS Sunday, December 19
'Christmas Takes Flight' features a holiday battle of wills between pilot Jenny Beckett and Matt Hansen, a number-crunching CEO who purchases Jenny's family-owned, regional airline.
El Segundo's Iconic Candy Cane Lane Returns
The event had to be canceled in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic, the first time in 71 years.
23rd Annual 'A Home For The Holidays At The Grove' Comes To CBS On Sunday, December 5th
CBS presents the 23rd Annual A Home For The Holidays At The Grove , featuring uplifting stories of adoption from foster care and raising awareness of this important social issue.
Reporter's Notebook: Suzanne Marques At The White House To Interview First Lady Jill Biden
CBS2 News This Morning's Suzanne Marques is in Washington, D.C., to interview First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. Follow along with her experiences here.
Supply Chain Crisis Causing Shortage Of Donated Toys For Children In Need
Linda Moran and her twin sister, Brenda Wilson, say their annual Children's Christmas Store, which serves some 2,000 children in need, is woefully under-supplied this year and in need of donations.
The Citadel Unveils 115-Foot Christmas Tree At 20th Annual Tree Lighting
The 115-foot tree stands 25-feet taller than the ferris wheel on the Santa Monica Pier.
Funny Gifts For Dad And Mom Under $50
These gag gifts from Uncommon Goods, Amazon and more will make Mom and Dad laugh
Doctors And Nurses Worried As COVID Patients Continue To Pour Into Hospitals
With Christmas and New Year's Eve celebrations over, healthcare workers in Los Angeles and Orange County are worried a surge of patients will pour into already packed hospitals over the next few weeks.
What Was The Top Christmas Gift This Year?
During the pandemic, most Christmas celebrations in Southern California were altered or canceled as a surge in coronavirus cases continues. But many still gave their friends and families gifts.
Villa Park Family Offers Free Christmas Meals, Gift Cards To Those In Need
A Villa Park family knows the reason for the season and wastes no time in giving back to the community.
Midnight Mission To Serve Hundreds Of Christmas Meals To Those In Need
The homeless crisis in Los Angeles and California as a whole has been exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic.
Dozens Line Up For Tamales In East LA On Christmas Eve
A popular Christmas tradition for many families in Los Angeles continued in earnest Thursday morning despite the pandemic.
Churches Across LA County Holding Indoor Christmas Services
Last weekend, the L.A. County Public Health Department announced that indoor religious services would again be permitted.
'We're In The Middle Of A Horrific Surge': LA Reports Highest Number Of COVID-19 Deaths In One Day
There were 16,525 cases of COVID-19 reported in the county Wednesday, along with 6,155 current hospitalizations, a daily record.
AAA: 3 Out Of 4 Southern Californians Cancelled Holiday Travel Plans
As a regional stay-at-home order extends beyond the holidays, travel is expected to dip substantially this season compared to last year.
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Community members demand help from city leaders to cleanup homeless encampment in Hollywood
Neighbors say that the encampment has been forgotten as others are cleaned up around the city, with many complaining of the trash, human waste and needles littering the streets near their homes.
Dog walker shoots, kills man after confrontation in Garden Grove
Detectives said the dog walker is cooperating with authorities.
Powerball jackpot hits $1.2 billion after no winners Monday
Nobody hit the jackpot in Powerball's Monday drawing, raising the next jackpot to an estimated $1.2 billion for Wednesday.
Fingerprint on ransom note leads NY police to missing 9-year-old girl
Police matched a fingerprint on a ransom note left at the girl's home to a DWI case from 1999, Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
Pursuit suspect rams police cars, jumps embankment into oncoming traffic on 91 FWY
A calm pursuit took a wild turn Monday evening, when a stolen vehicle suspect rammed into patrol cars before jumping over an embankment onto the 91 Freeway.
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Pursuit suspect rams police cars, jumps embankment into oncoming traffic on 91 FWY
A calm pursuit took a wild turn Monday evening, when a stolen vehicle suspect rammed into patrol cars before jumping over an embankment onto the 91 Freeway.
Community members demand help from city leaders to cleanup homeless encampment in Hollywood
Neighbors say that the encampment has been forgotten as others are cleaned up around the city, with many complaining of the trash, human waste and needles littering the streets near their homes.
Dog walker shoots, kills man after confrontation in Garden Grove
Detectives said the dog walker is cooperating with authorities.
Angels part ways with manager Phil Nevin, will "immediately" begin process to find replacement
Nevin finishes his one and a half season tenure with a 119-149 record.
Powerball jackpot hits $1.2 billion after no winners Monday
Nobody hit the jackpot in Powerball's Monday drawing, raising the next jackpot to an estimated $1.2 billion for Wednesday.
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Community members demand help from city leaders to cleanup homeless encampment in Hollywood
Neighbors say that the encampment has been forgotten as others are cleaned up around the city, with many complaining of the trash, human waste and needles littering the streets near their homes.
Pursuit suspect rams police cars, jumps embankment into oncoming traffic on 91 FWY
A calm pursuit took a wild turn Monday evening, when a stolen vehicle suspect rammed into patrol cars before jumping over an embankment onto the 91 Freeway.
Harbor area crackdown on cartel-affiliated street gangs leads to dozens of arrests
During the three-month investigation, authorities seized 30 weapons, arrested more than two dozen suspects and confiscated large quantities of narcotics like fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, heroine and PCP.
Assault with deadly weapon suspect arrested after hours-long barricade inside Whittier home
According to Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, the standoff began at around 1:30 p.m.
Kaiser, health care workers keep talking as possible strike looms
With healthcare employees for Kaiser Permanente poised to launch a three-day strike that their union says will be the largest of its type in U.S. history, contract talks between the healthcare provider and union negotiators continued Monday and will resume Tuesday in hopes of averting the walkout.
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Dog walker shoots, kills man after confrontation in Garden Grove
Detectives said the dog walker is cooperating with authorities.
Former Anaheim City Councilmember Jordan Brandman found dead
Brandman was found unresponsive at his Anaheim home Friday night, following a welfare check by Anaheim police, according to the city. He was 43.
Former President Trump speaks at California GOP Convention
Former President Donald Trump continued his trip on the election circuit, traveling to the Golden State for the California GOP Convention in Anaheim.
Search underway for 32-year-old woman who fatally stabbed man in Westminster
Ashley Dee-Anna Charnley, 32, fatally stabbed a man on Wednesday and her whereabouts remain unknown. They believe she was in a relationship with the victim.
Huntington Beach restaurants' Mai Tais for Maui kicks off in October
The monthlong Ohana Mai Tai fundraiser includes over a dozen Surf City restaurants, where 100 percent of their Mai Tai sales will go to the Legacy of Aloha Foundation.
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Mother in Big Bear arrested for her baby's murder
San Bernardino County deputies arrested a 33-year-old woman for allegedly killing her 1-year-old baby.
20-year-old man fatally struck by two cars in Victorville
An investigation was underway this weekend after a 20-year-old man died after being struck by two vehicles in Victorville.
Suspected DUI driver arrested after hitting pedestrian on Venice Boardwalk
Israel DeAvila, was arrested Monday morning after he was found to be driving under the influence on the Venice Boardwalk, where he hit at least one person.
2 hospitalized after accidental release of pepper spray at Moreno Valley charter school
Two students were taken to a nearby hospital after an accidental release of pepper spray at the The Journey School in Moreno Valley on Wednesday.
Public outrage after video shows teen slammed to ground by deputy in San Bernardino County
The video shows a deputy run up behind the girl before slamming her to the ground outside of a high school football game in Victorville.
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KCAL News investigation prompts Metro board to make safety changes at stations
A KCAL News investigation, which revealed dangerous and toxic conditions at several Metro stations across Los Angeles County, where potentially deadly traces of drugs were found left behind, has prompted the Metro board to pass a mandate requiring cleaning and disinfecting to promote the safety of travelers. David Goldstein reports.
KCAL Investigates: How "structural racism" affects school funding
KCAL News senior reporter Ross Palombo shows how race, ethnicity and wealth affect the quality of schools in California.
KCAL News Investigates: LA Mayor Karen Bass proposes changes to Metro stations to make them safer
Following a KCAL News investigation, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass proposed new changes to make Metro train stations safer.
KCAL News Investigates: Dangerous toxic conditions in some of LA's Metro stations
KCAL News investigative reporter David Goldstein goes over the environmental report outlining the potentially deadly traces of drugs left behind by homeless residents who had camped out in train stations.
KCAL News Investigates: 14-year-old girl attacked in front of LAUSD teacher
Critical questions involving former school police, an attorney and a now-enraged family. Those are questions surrounding a shocking beating case that are being brought before the entire Los Angeles Unified School District.
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Powerball jackpot hits $1.2 billion after no winners Monday
Nobody hit the jackpot in Powerball's Monday drawing, raising the next jackpot to an estimated $1.2 billion for Wednesday.
How to watch rare "ring of fire" solar eclipse this month
A rare "ring of fire" solar eclipse will move across the U.S. on Oct. 14. NASA shared a viewing map and timeline.
Matt Gaetz moves to oust McCarthy as House speaker
Rep. Matt Gaetz introduced a motion to vacate the chair Monday, two days after Speaker Kevin McCarthy relied on Democrats to pass a short-term spending bill and avert a shutdown.
Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour is coming to movie theaters
A documentary chronicling Beyoncé's just-concluded 39-city Renaissance World Tour will premiere in North American theaters Dec. 1, AMC Theaters announced Monday.
Emergency alert test will sound Oct. 4 on all U.S. cellphones
On Wednesday, Oct. 4, FEMA and the FCC will launch a nationwide test of the emergency alert system.
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Matt Gaetz moves to oust McCarthy as House speaker
Rep. Matt Gaetz introduced a motion to vacate the chair Monday, two days after Speaker Kevin McCarthy relied on Democrats to pass a short-term spending bill and avert a shutdown.
Trump's civil fraud trial begins in New York as both sides lay out case
Former President Donald Trump appeared in a Manhattan courtroom on Monday as the trial in his civil fraud case got underway.
Trump's civil fraud trial puts his finances in the spotlight. Here's what to know.
Former President Donald Trump, sons Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, and the Trump Organization are fighting a $250 million lawsuit alleging widespread fraud.
Newsom picks Laphonza Butler to fill Feinstein's Senate seat
Laphonza Butler, a Democratic strategist and EMILYs List president, was named to fill California's Senate seat left open by the death of Dianne Feinstein.
Controversial zero bail policy goes into effect for Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County will officially move to a zero-bail system Sunday, ending the years-long standard of setting cash bail amounts for defendants commensurate with the severity of the crime they are accused of committing.
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On Your Side: College students and credit-card debt
One in four college students says they have credit card debt, according to a new survey by U.S. News and World Report. And with interest rates topping 20 percent, those students could be in debt for years. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has more on the biggest mistakes college students are making with their credit cards.
On Your Side: Who needs a will, and how do you create one?
Fewer than a third of Americans have a will. Experts say that could lead to confusion and money loss when someone dies without one. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has expert tips on who needs a will and how to create one.
The best Mega Millions strategies, according to a Harvard statistician
Choosing random numbers increases your chances of not having to split the prize money should you win.
Bank offers seniors advance on Social Security payments
A new online bank is catering to seniors and advertising an advance on monthly Social Security payments, without any extra fees or charges. Kristine Lazar takes a look.
On Your Side: Biden Administration targets 'junk fees'
The Biden Administration wants to trash so-called "junk fees," and has spent the past year slowly chipping away at them. But will the president's efforts really help consumers? On Your Side's Kristine Lazar takes a look.
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Bird tests positive for West Nile Virus in Ventura County
A bird in Ventura County tested positive for West Nile Virus Monday afternoon.
How to get the new COVID vaccine for free, with or without insurance
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
Free COVID test kits are back. Here's how to get them.
The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
Bill would make over-the-counter Narcan affordable through health insurance
Amid renewed concerns over the opioid crisis, legislation that would require insurance companies to cover the cost of the over-the-counter form of overdose-reversal drug Narcan is a step away from being signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom.
Highly mutated COVID variant BA.2.86 now spotted in 10 states
The variant, which has an unusually large number of mutations, has also been spotted in numerous countries, but remains rare for now.
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Gov. Newsom rejects bill that would have given unemployment checks to some striking workers
California won't be giving unemployment checks to workers on strike, with Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoing a bill Saturday that had been inspired by high-profile work stoppages in Hollywood and the hotel industry.
Angels star Shohei Ohtani finishes with the best-selling jersey in MLB this season
Ohtani beat out the likes of Ronald Acuña Jr., Aaron Judge, Fernando Tatis Jr. and Mookie Betts rounded out the top five, marking the first time a Japanese player earned top spot.
Bill to have human drivers ride in autonomous trucks vetoed by Gov. Newsom
California's Democratic governor has vetoed a bill that would have required human drivers to be on board self-driving trucks.
An end in sight? Striking writers and Hollywood studios spend second full day in negotiations
Hollywood studios and striking screenwriters have spent a second full day in talks that could potentially put an end to the nearly five-month dispute that has brought many film and television productions to a halt.
Wildfire-prone California to consider new rules for property insurance pricing
A new plan from California's insurance commissioner aims to keep the nation' stop insurers from leaving the wildfire-prone state.
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Angels part ways with manager Phil Nevin, will "immediately" begin process to find replacement
Nevin finishes his one and a half season tenure with a 119-149 record.
Herbert not expected to miss time despite broken middle finger on left hand
Justin Herbert is not expected to miss any playing time despite having a broken middle finger on his non-throwing hand.
Trevor Zegras agrees to 3-year contract extension with Ducks
Trevor Zegras and the Anaheim Ducks have agreed to a contract extension, keeping the dynamic center in the fold for at least three more seasons.
Ex-Dodger Trevor Bauer, woman who accused him of assault in 2021 settle legal dispute
Attorneys for former major league pitcher Trevor Bauer say he and a woman who accused him of beating and sexually assaulting her in 2021 have settled their legal dispute.
LeBron James says Bronny is doing well, working to play for USC this season after cardiac episode
LeBron James says his 18-year-old son is progressing in his rehabilitation from cardiac arrest in hopes of playing for the University of Southern California this season.
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Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour is coming to movie theaters
A documentary chronicling Beyoncé's just-concluded 39-city Renaissance World Tour will premiere in North American theaters Dec. 1, AMC Theaters announced Monday.
Man indicted for murder of Tupac Shakur in 1996 drive-by shooting
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
End of an era: Last Netflix DVDs being mailed out Friday
The once-iconic DVD-by-mail service obliterated Blockbuster video stores and provided a springboard into video streaming that's transformed entertainment.
Man convicted of killing ex-girlfriend, well-known sex therapist in 2020
Gareth Pursehouse, 45, was convicted of first-degree murder for throwing 38-year-old Amie Harwick from the third-floor balcony of her Hollywood Hills home in 2020.
Actor Michael Gambon, who played Harry Potter's Dumbledore, dies at 82
Michael Gambon, the British-Irish actor who portrayed Dumbledore in the latter 6 of the 8 "Harry Potter" movies, has died after a bout of pneumonia.
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Huge homeless encampment in Hollywood frustrates neighbors
Neighbors said the encampment has been a nuisance for years. Joy Benedict reports.
Ex-Dodger Trevor Bauer settles lawsuits with sexual assault accuser
Attorneys for former major league pitcher Trevor Bauer say he and a woman who accused him of beating and sexually assaulting her in 2021 have settled their legal dispute.
Assault suspect arrested following lengthy standoff in Whittier
An hours-long standoff finally came to an end when LASD deputies were able to arrest an assault with a deadly weapon suspect who had barricaded inside of a Whittier home Monday afternoon.
Actors, Hollywood studios resume negotiations as late night talk shows return to television
After months of picketing, SAG-AFTRA negotiators resumed talks with Hollywood studios on Monday, just as late night talk shows returned to television after the WGA strike ended last week. Laurie Perez reports.
Wild pursuit ends after suspect rams police cars, runs across 91 Freeway into Denny's in Corona
A generally calm pursuit took a wild turn Monday evening, when a stolen vehicle suspect originally driving slowly began ramming police vehicles before jumping an embankment onto the 91 Freeway in Corona.
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Aftermath of Tropical Storm Hilary in Southern California
Although damage was minimal, some residents woke up Monday to flooded streets, fallen trees and other issues
Tropical Storm Hilary
Tropical Storm Hilary, which started the weekend as a Category 4 hurricane, has quickly moved up the coast of Southern California, bringing heavy rain, flooding and strong winds to the area. Here's a look at some photos from the notable weather event.
Wallex US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach
Thousands descended on Huntington Beach to watch their favorite surfers compete in the Wallex US Of Surfing, July 29 - Aug 6. Check out some photos from the first couple of days of the competition
JM Eagle LA Championship at Wilshire Country Club
Shots from the LPGA Tour's JM Eagle LA Championship at the Wilshire Country Club in Palos Verdes.
The 95th Academy Awards
Check out this behind-the-scenes look ahead of the 2023 Oscars at the Dolby Theatre.
