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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California lawsuit says oil giants deceived public on climate, seeks funds for storm damage
The state of California has filed a lawsuit against some of the world's largest oil and gas companies, claiming they deceived the public about the risks of fossil fuels blamed for climate change-related storms and wildfires that caused billions of dollars in damage.
Dozens killed as fire tears through building in South Africa
Authorities said many homeless people had moved into the building in Johannesburg, the nation's largest city, making it hard to search the structure.
Galaxy stay hot at home with 3-0 victory over Fire
Tyler Boyd scored a first-half goal, Riqui Puig and Billy Sharp found the net after halftime and the Los Angeles Galaxy cruised to a 3-0 victory over the Chicago Fire.
Lithium-ion battery fires are on the rise. Are firefighters ready?
Experts say lithium-ion battery fires pose unique risks requiring specialized training, but CBS News has found gaps in fire safety training, research and regulation.
Governor: Crews searching for Maui fire victims could find another "10 to 20 people" a day
At least 99 people were confirmed dead as of Monday evening.
How did the Maui fire start? What we know about the Lahaina blaze
Dry conditions and strong wind fueled wildfires on the Big Island and Maui, where blazes spread in Lahaina as well as inland.
Deadly fire erupts on cargo ship carrying 500 EVs in the North Sea
In audio of an emergency call reportedly made from the stricken vessel, someone can be heard saying the blaze "started in the battery of an electric car."
Rabbit wildfire 95% contained, burns 8,200 acres in Riverside County
Firefighters continued battling a large brush fire burning near Beaumont in Riverside County on Friday, July 21.
Dozens injured by gas explosion at building in Paris
There were reports that some people were seriously injured, and witnesses said an American language school was among the buildings damaged.
Are Canadian wildfires under control? Here's what to know.
The fires, which are still burning, have brought smoke and hazardous air quality to millions of Americans.
Power companies and firefighters preparing for a possibly dangerous fire season
State and local fire departments say it's only a matter of time before all of the lush vegetation dries out and provides even more fuel for potential wildfires. Rachel Kim reports.
Dozens killed by fire at migrant detention center in Mexican border city
The fire broke out overnight in the facility in Ciudad Juárez, right on the U.S. border. Most of the dead were Guatemalan nationals.
Two firefighters injured in L.A. County office building fire
Two firefighters were treated for smoke inhalation following a fire at a Los Angeles County office building in the South L.A. area early Wednesday morning.
Mar Vista fire: 2 adults, cat found dead in house
Two people and a cat were found dead in a house after a fire in Mar Vista early Wednesday morning.
4 people taken to hospital after fire forces United flight to return to San Diego
The New Jersey-bound flight had to return to San Diego International Airport after the fire broke out.
Man found dead in burned RV in San Fernando yard
One man was found dead following an RV fire in the back yard of a San Fernando house Monday morning.
Hollywood apartment fire: 3 people hospitalized
Three people were hospitalized, one in critical condition, following a fire at a Hollywood apartment building on Van Ness Ave. early Wednesday morning.
Man found dead in Hollywood apartment building fire
Firefighters found a man dead inside an apartment after a fire in the unit was extinguished Thursday morning.
Plane engine catches fire during takeoff from John Wayne Airport
A Delta flight bound for Atlanta was grounded after the plane's engine caught on fire while taking off from John Wayne Airport. Michele Gile reports.
Man found dead in burned RV in Exposition Park; homicide suspect sought
A man was found dead inside an RV that was engulfed in flames in the Exposition Park area of Los Angeles Monday night, and a search was underway for a homicide suspect, according to the Los Angeles Police Dept.
2-alarm fire burns Monterey Park restaurant building
Firefighters responded to a fire at 700 S. Atlantic Blvd. in Monterey Park just after 9 a.m. Monday.
Fire at Koreatown discount merchandise store extinguished
L.A. city firefighters responded to a commercial building fire in Koreatown at about 10:45 a.m. Friday.
Firefighters battle blaze at empty North Hollywood warehouse
L.A. City firefighters were responding to a warehouse fire in North Hollywood just after 10 a.m. Friday. The fire was reported at Laurel Canyon Blvd. and Erwin Street.
Victim was likely shot before apartment fire was set: LAPD
A body was found inside a burned apartment in Valley Glen early Thursday morning after a suspect reportedly broke in and fired shots.
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Williams accounts for 5 touchdowns, No. 5 USC outlasts Arizona State 42-28
Caleb Williams threw for 322 yards and accounted for five touchdowns, Marshawn Lloyd ran for 154 yards and No. 5 Southern California outlasted Arizona State's upset bid with a 42-28 win.
Powerball ticket worth $5.4 million sold at Burbank liquor store
No one hit all six numbers, causing the Powerball jackpot to swell to $785 million.
Group of teens force Lakewood Center Mall to close early after causing "disturbance"
Sheriff's deputies would not say exactly what the "disturbance" was, but the activity forced the mall to close at 7 p.m. instead of it's usual 9 p.m. on Saturday.
Kershaw tosses 2-hit ball over 5 innings and Dodgers beat Giants 7-0
Clayton Kershaw pitched two-hit ball over five innings, Mookie Betts hit a two-run double that set a record of 105 RBIs for a leadoff hitter, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 7-0.
Maxime Crépeau earns second clean sheet in 3 days as LAFC and Philadelphia play to a scoreless draw
Maxime Crépeau earned his second clean sheet in three days as LAFC and the Philadelphia Union played to a scoreless draw on Saturday night.
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WGA, Hollywood studios reportedly closing in on deal after months-long strike
Negotiations are said to be in the "final phase" of contract talks, potentially bringing an end to the five-month long strike that brought the entertainment industry to a grinding halt.
Powerball ticket worth $5.4 million sold at Burbank liquor store
No one hit all six numbers, causing the Powerball jackpot to swell to $785 million.
Nic Kerdiles, former Anaheim Duck, killed in motorcycle crash in Tennessee
Nic Kerdiles, a former Anaheim Ducks forward, has died at 29 after he was involved in a motorcycle crash in Nashville, Tennessee.
Group of teens force Lakewood Center Mall to close early after causing "disturbance"
Sheriff's deputies would not say exactly what the "disturbance" was, but the activity forced the mall to close at 7 p.m. instead of it's usual 9 p.m. on Saturday.
Williams accounts for 5 touchdowns, No. 5 USC outlasts Arizona State 42-28
Caleb Williams threw for 322 yards and accounted for five touchdowns, Marshawn Lloyd ran for 154 yards and No. 5 Southern California outlasted Arizona State's upset bid with a 42-28 win.
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Powerball ticket worth $5.4 million sold at Burbank liquor store
No one hit all six numbers, causing the Powerball jackpot to swell to $785 million.
Group of teens force Lakewood Center Mall to close early after causing "disturbance"
Sheriff's deputies would not say exactly what the "disturbance" was, but the activity forced the mall to close at 7 p.m. instead of it's usual 9 p.m. on Saturday.
Man killed in shooting near Vermont Square
According to police, the shooting happened just before 3:15 p.m. near 51st Street and Denker Avenue.
Police searching for Dodge Challenger connected to fatal hit-and-run in Inglewood
According to Inglewood police, a 28-year-old woman was struck and killed by the driver of a grey Dodge Challenger with tinted windows early Friday morning.
$1.5 million statue stolen from Barakat Gallery
The 250-pound statue, an ancient depiction of Buddha, is estimated to be worth around $1.5 million and dates back to the "Edo Period," which lasted from 1603 to 1867 in Japan.
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Nic Kerdiles, former Anaheim Duck, killed in motorcycle crash in Tennessee
Nic Kerdiles, a former Anaheim Ducks forward, has died at 29 after he was involved in a motorcycle crash in Nashville, Tennessee.
"RHOC" star Shannon Beador arrested for DUI hit-and-run
Beador was arrested for DUI hit-and-run after crashing into a house in Newport Beach on Saturday.
Suspect arrested for $74k jewelry theft from Kohl's in Seal Beach
Brandon Libardo Bustos-Bermudez, was arrested while committing a separate burglary at a different Kohl's, located in Chino Hills, on Friday. He was found to be connected to the $74k gold jewelry theft that happened in Seal Beach on Aug. 31.
28-year-old man killed in head-on crash in Fullerton
According to police, the crash was caused when a speeding driver swerved into oncoming traffic to avoid rear-ending another car.
Nearly $250k worth of luxury watches stolen in smash-and-grab robbery at jeweler in Newport Beach
Police are searching for a group of robbers who targeted a jewelry shop in Newport Beach last week, taking off with a quarter million dollars worth of luxury watches.
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Three men charged for kidnapping, ransoming Inland Empire teen
According to prosecutors, the kidnappers threatened to cut off the teen's body parts if his mother did not pay the $500,000 ransom.
Arrest made after Hemet mother of three stabbed to death
Shawna Weems, 28, was stabbed to death after she reportedly asked two people doing drugs outside of her home to move on Monday.
Woman arrested after Border Patrol agents find 5 pounds of heroin hidden inside diaper bag
The arrest was made while the woman had her 5-year-old daughter in the car on Tuesday.
Deputy suffers minor injuries following Hesperia burglary
San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies responded around 7 p.m. Wednesday to a burglary in progress in the 13200 block of Sunland Street.
Riverside County deputy arrested for having sex with an inmate
A Riverside County correctional deputy was booked for extorting several female inmates and having sex with at least one of them.
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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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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.
Federal judge again strikes down California law banning gun magazines of more than 10 rounds
A federal judge has struck down a California law banning gun magazines that hold more than 10 rounds.
Biden says he'll "join the picket line" alongside UAW members in Detroit
The president says he will take the major step of standing alongside United Auto Workers as they strike in Detroit.
Amazon to run ads with Prime Video shows — unless you pay more
Amazon says it will begin include ads in its Prime Video content, but will offer an ad-free version for customers who pay extra.
Bus carrying Farmingdale High School band crashes in New York's Orange County; 2 dead, multiple injuries reported
Two women were killed in the crash - a 43-year-old from Massapequa and a 77-year-old from Farmingdale.
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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.
Biden says he'll "join the picket line" alongside UAW members in Detroit
The president says he will take the major step of standing alongside United Auto Workers as they strike in Detroit.
Biden administration to ban medical debt from Americans' credit scores
The White House said the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will develop new regulations that would prevent unpaid medical bills from being counted on credit reports.
DeSantis plays up fight with McCarthy over government shutdown
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy also said of DeSantis, "He would not have gotten elected without President Trump's endorsement."
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.
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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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Free COVID test kits are coming 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.
Looking for the new COVID booster? Here's where to get the shot.
Reformulated vaccine is already available at some pharmacies and will be more widely accessible starting next week.
Proposed $35 price cap on insulin heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk
A proposal by a Bay Area lawmaker that would cap the cost of insulin to $35 is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk after being unanimously approved by state legislators.
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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.
WGA-AMPTP negotiations expected to resume this week
Negotiations are expected to resume in Hollywood this week after months of failed talks between studios and writers.
Starbucks explores replacing its iconic cup with sustainable alternatives
In the name of the environment and sustainability, the Starbucks disposable cup may be on its way to extinction.
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Williams accounts for 5 touchdowns, No. 5 USC outlasts Arizona State 42-28
Caleb Williams threw for 322 yards and accounted for five touchdowns, Marshawn Lloyd ran for 154 yards and No. 5 Southern California outlasted Arizona State's upset bid with a 42-28 win.
Kershaw tosses 2-hit ball over 5 innings and Dodgers beat Giants 7-0
Clayton Kershaw pitched two-hit ball over five innings, Mookie Betts hit a two-run double that set a record of 105 RBIs for a leadoff hitter, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 7-0.
Maxime Crépeau earns second clean sheet in 3 days as LAFC and Philadelphia play to a scoreless draw
Maxime Crépeau earned his second clean sheet in three days as LAFC and the Philadelphia Union played to a scoreless draw on Saturday night.
No. 11 Utah rides defense to 14-7 win over No. 22 UCLA
Karene Reid returned an interception for a touchdown and Landen King had a TD catch for No. 11 Utah, which used a stifling defensive performance to beat No. 22 UCLA 14-7.
Nic Kerdiles, former Anaheim Duck, killed in motorcycle crash in Tennessee
Nic Kerdiles, a former Anaheim Ducks forward, has died at 29 after he was involved in a motorcycle crash in Nashville, Tennessee.
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WGA, Hollywood studios reportedly closing in on deal after months-long strike
Negotiations are said to be in the "final phase" of contract talks, potentially bringing an end to the five-month long strike that brought the entertainment industry to a grinding halt.
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.
Lizzo faces new lawsuit by ex-employee alleging harassment, bullying
Asha Daniels says she faced racial and sexual harassment, disability discrimination and bullying. Hours after the suit was filed, Lizzo received a humanitarian award.
"The Amazing Race" set to return for milestone 35th season
The Emmy Award-winning series returns for its biggest season yet with 90-minute original episodes starting Wednesday, Sept. 27.
Danny Masterson's wife, Bijou Phillips, files for divorce
Bijou Phillips, also an actor, and Danny Masterson married in 2011. They have one daughter.
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Thousands hit pavement for Homeboy 5k Run/Walk in Chinatown
Thousands of people gathered in Chinatown on Saturday to hit the pavement for the Homeboy 5k Run/Walk and the 1k Kids Run, with all proceeds raised going to the Homeboy Industries non-profit, which helps gang members turn their lives around.
10th annual Mariachi Women's Festival held in San Gabriel
Hundreds of people were on hand for the 10th Annual Mariachi Women's Festival held in San Gabriel on Saturday.
LA Mayor Karen Bass honored with award from Congressional Black Caucus
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass was honored with an award from the Congressional Black Caucus dinner in Washington, D.C. on Saturday for her work to uplift and empower the Black community.
$5.4 million Powerball ticket sold at liquor store in Burbank
The ticket, which matched five numbers in Saturday night's drawing, was sold at Thirst Quencher Liquor. No one hit all six numbers, causing the Powerball jackpot to swell to $785 million.
Police searching for Dodge Challenger connected to fatal hit-and-run in Inglewood
Authorities are looking for the driver of a gray Dodge Challenger that they believe to be connected to a fatal hit-and-run that happened in Inglewood early Friday morning, leaving the scene after hitting a woman in the street.
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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.
