
Mexican cartel leader who faked own death arrested in California
Cristian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa — the son-in-law of Jalisco New Generation cartel leader "El Mencho" — was arrested in Riverside, California, officials said.
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Cristian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa — the son-in-law of Jalisco New Generation cartel leader "El Mencho" — was arrested in Riverside, California, officials said.
Monica De Leon Barba was kidnapped last November while walking her dog in Tepatitlán, Jalisco, Mexico.
It happened at around 6:40 p.m. near N. Gower Street and Willoughby Avenue, just next to the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
A flash flood watch has been issued for much of Los Angeles and Ventura counties ahead of two rainstorms that will increase the potential of debris flow in burn scar areas.
Three lanes of the southbound 405 Freeway in Encino have reopened after a deadly crash left one person dead.
The average price of a dozen roses for Valentine's Day 2025 vary by state due to factors like supply chain logistics, weather and inflation.
An Orange County teenager's lifelong passion could change the future of firefighting, with his recent invention becoming the latest tool adopted by local fire departments to help stop wildfires before they grow out of control.
A flash flood watch has been issued for much of Los Angeles and Ventura counties ahead of two rainstorms that will increase the potential of debris flow in burn scar areas.
Three lanes of the southbound 405 Freeway in Encino have reopened after a deadly crash left one person dead.
The average price of a dozen roses for Valentine's Day 2025 vary by state due to factors like supply chain logistics, weather and inflation.
An Orange County teenager's lifelong passion could change the future of firefighting, with his recent invention becoming the latest tool adopted by local fire departments to help stop wildfires before they grow out of control.
The earthquake hit near Highland just before 10 p.m.
It happened at around 6:40 p.m. near N. Gower Street and Willoughby Avenue, just next to the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
A flash flood watch has been issued for much of Los Angeles and Ventura counties ahead of two rainstorms that will increase the potential of debris flow in burn scar areas.
Three lanes of the southbound 405 Freeway in Encino have reopened after a deadly crash left one person dead.
The Los Angeles Police Department was in pursuit of a possible DUI driver near South Los Angeles.
It's unclear what started the chase.
An Orange County teenager's lifelong passion could change the future of firefighting, with his recent invention becoming the latest tool adopted by local fire departments to help stop wildfires before they grow out of control.
It happened just after 1:30 a.m. on Jamboree Road, south of Warner Avenue, according to the Irvine Police Department.
The city of San Clemente could soon be monitored by border patrol cameras after claims that there have been increased panga landings on the shoreline to drop off migrants.
The man, a behavior interventionist with the school district, was found in the backseat of a car with a 16-year-old girl on Tuesday, police said.
Cal Fire firefighters currently operate on season employment, working nine months out of the year before they're laid off during the winter months, like January, when the Palisades and Eaton fires erupted.
The earthquake hit near Highland just before 10 p.m.
The crash happened at around 8:30 p.m. near Riverview Drive and Rios Road, deputies said.
Police say that the incident happened at around 11:45 on Sunday evening, when they were dispatched to the 1500 block of Gregg Place near Chicago Avenue, according to the Riverside Police Department.
A homicide investigation was launched after a woman's body was found inside of a burnt trailer at the Jojoba Hills RV Resort in Aguanga on Tuesday.
A former Riverside County sheriff's deputy pleaded guilty to felony charges after he was caught transporting more than 100 pounds of fentanyl in late-2023.
KCAL News Investigates dives into the stats and budgets surrounding the enforcement of illegal dumping in LA.
Ross Palombo takes us through a year's worth of KCAL News Investigations.
Former LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner is spearheading the lawsuit that claim millions of dollars weren't spent properly. Ross Palombos reports.
Former LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner is spearheading the lawsuit that claim millions of dollars weren't spent properly.
More issues over how the Los Angeles fire chief, mayor and the city are handling the deadly wildfires and it's who it may be coming from that's raising eyebrows. Senior Reporter Ross Palombo has the story that you'll only see on KCAL News.
The average price of a dozen roses for Valentine's Day 2025 vary by state due to factors like supply chain logistics, weather and inflation.
One of the planes was a private jet owned by Vince Neil of the band Mötley Crüe.
The U.S. Mint reported losing $85.3 million in the 2024 fiscal year that ended in September on the nearly 3.2 billion pennies it produced.
Taylor Swift was back at the Super Bowl to watch Travis Kelce and his Kansas City Chiefs play the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
The Philadelphia Eagles claimed their franchise's second Super Bowl in a crushing win over the Kansas City Chiefs, denying the Chiefs a historic "three-peat."
Steve Soboroff is a longtime fixture in Los Angeles civic life who is now serving as chief recovery officer for the city's wildfire comeback.
"No, they wouldn't," President Trump said when asked if Palestinians will have the right to return to the Gaza Strip.
The U.S. Mint reported losing $85.3 million in the 2024 fiscal year that ended in September on the nearly 3.2 billion pennies it produced.
President Trump also says he'll announce "reciprocal tariffs" on Tuesday or Wednesday.
President Trump told Fox News' Bret Baier in an interview ahead of Super Bowl 2025 that he'd "love to" bring the country together, but "there's only one way to do it and that's massive success."
Grocery giant Albertsons will pay nearly $4 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of overcharging customers at hundreds of Albertsons, Safeway and Vons supermarkets.
A federal judge has blocked a new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes.
Californians with iPhones and Apple Watches will now be able to store digital versions of their driver's licenses and identification cards on their devices, state officials announced.
The authorization comes after a week-long voting period for the more than 6,000 Food4Less workers represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers Local union.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The CDC says respiratory illness is now "very high" nationwide.
Health experts say the website purge could result in deaths.
World Health Organization chief says agency already cutting back on hiring and travel with Trump withdrawal set to hit funding.
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
But consumer advocates say the Food and Drug Administration's new guidance on lead limit in baby food doesn't go far enough.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Democratic philanthropist George Soros and actor-director Denzel Washington were awarded the nation's highest civilian honor.
Insurance companies in California will have to offer coverage to homeowners in wildfire-prone areas under a new state regulation that was announced Monday.
The lawsuit contends that multiple food truck operators have created constant nuisance outside of the store in the form of congestion, trash generation and rudeness to store employees.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that the state would renew a rebate program for electric vehicles if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the current federal tax credit.
Avid coin collectors jumped at the chance to get their hands on a rare "double eagle" gold coin at a Southern California auction house.
Luka Doncic scored 14 points in limited playing time during his debut with the Lakers, joining their starting lineup alongside LeBron James and immediately getting into the flow during Los Angeles' 132-113 victory over the Utah Jazz.
The Los Angeles Clippers have signed Ben Simmons, adding a former No. 1 overall pick who struggled to stay healthy and productive during 2 1/2 seasons with the Brooklyn Nets.
Luka Dončić made his highly anticipated debut with the Purple and Gold on Monday with 14 points against the Utah Jazz.
A part-owner of Los Angeles Football Club apologized after his resharing of reportedly anti-Israel posts on social media was criticized by his club and Major League Soccer as deeply offensive.
Taylor Swift was back at the Super Bowl to watch Travis Kelce and his Kansas City Chiefs play the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
Taylor Swift was back at the Super Bowl to watch Travis Kelce and his Kansas City Chiefs play the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
Jon Batiste, a Louisiana native, sang the national anthem at the 2025 Super Bowl.
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Rapper Kendrick Lamar headlined the much-anticipated Super Bowl 2025 halftime show.
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Phase 2 of the fire debris removal is set to begin in the wildfire zones. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have given the Army Corps of Engineers the green light to begin their work.
Residents in the Eaton Fire burn area are preparing for potential debris flow and mudslides as back-to-back storms are heading toward the region.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta said cuts toward NIH funding would have critical impacts. Bonta explained that medical research across the country depends significantly on this funding for ground-breaking advancements.
A flash flood watch has been issued for all burn scar areas as back-to-back rainstorms head toward Los Angeles. Weather officials warn that the rain could cause flooding and debris flow.
The California Highway Patrol has closed all lanes of the southbound 405 Freeway in Encino after a deadly crash.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
KCAL News Anchor and three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died.
Los Angeles comes out to celebrate the Boys in Blue two days after winning the 2024 World Series.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions after defeating the New York Yankees in game 5.