KCAL9 Allowed Rare Glimpse Into Life With The Arson Squad
You know what the arson squad does ... but tonight KCAL9's Melissa McCarty got the rare chance to find out how they do what they do.
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You know what the arson squad does ... but tonight KCAL9's Melissa McCarty got the rare chance to find out how they do what they do.
A Polytechnic High School athletic assistant was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of having an inappropriate relationship with a 16-year-old girl.
The coach of a private soccer club for boys was charged Wednesday with five felony sex-related counts involving a teenage boy.
Los Angeles schools chief John Deasy has ordered his staff to submit or resubmit reports of teacher misconduct to a state credentialing board in the wake of news that at least two such reports had fallen through the cracks.
John Matkowsky visited KCAL9 Wednesday afternoon to discuss the new Ansel Adams exhibit at drkrm gallery.
When does too much "stuff" pose a public threat? That's the question facing city officials after another death on Skid Row.
"My mom got it for me when I was in college." - Amber and her Toyota Corolla
The U.S. Forest Service has increased the mandatory brush clearance requirement for homes and structures inside national forests.
The beauty of Los Angeles is hard to beat when pitted against any other urban city in America, but if you're on the run in these parts, it's important to find a favorite spot filled with nature's finery to take every run over the top.
The top Senate Republican is floating the idea of holding a special legislative session on the proposed Vikings stadium.
Two F-16 fighter jets were sent to intercept an unauthorized aircraft over Los Angeles Thursday morning just as President Obama was on his way home.
How often do you find yourself sitting in traffic, waiting for the light to change? You may not know it, but there is a hidden room where a small number of people control your destiny on the road in the underground world of L.A. traffic signals.
City Controller Wendy Greuel said the Department of Animal Services has failed to keep accurate records of the thousands of animals at its shelters.
President Obama is expected to arrive in the Southland Wednesday for a two-day fundraising trip. Obama will first visit the VA West Los Angeles Medical Center before heading to the home of Colleen and Bradley Bell in Beverly Hills, where the Foo Fighters will perform at a fundraising dinner.
If you've ever wondered where your county tax dollars go, look no further than your local courthouse.
A Minnesota Vikings executive says the team hasn't filed a notice of relocation with the NFL and it doesn't appear they will.
"We purchased this car through Costco!" - Vince and his Ford Escape
It may have been a stirring tribute to the resilience of Detroit, but Clint Eastwood's dramatic ad had at least part of its backdrop here in L.A.
A man and woman were arrested Tuesday morning for allegedly abandoning their baby in downtown Los Angeles.
With the city going broke you may be surprised to find out that Los Angeles is the proud owner of a million dollar yacht and it is about to undergo hundreds of thousands of dollars in renovations at taxpayer expense.
In a month when iconic spiritual leaders in the African-American community are honored, one group wants the world to know that church leaders don't speak for everyone.
"I'm an idiot when it comes to cars." - Ben and his Toyota Celica
The team at CBS LA is committed to hearing your concerns firsthand, investigating the issues that matter to you and holding officials accountable to get the answers you deserve.
After the jury returned to court for deliberations on Friday morning, the judge determined the deadlock could not be broken and declared a mistrial.
As California Gov. Gavin Newsom eyes a 2028 presidential bid, he's calling for a national tax on billionaires and a public stake in AI, though he opposes a state ballot measure to tax billionaires.
The LAFD said it expects to return responsibility of the Boyle Heights warehouse to the owner and tenant on Friday.
A Los Angeles County Fire Department search-and-rescue team is heading to Venezuela to help local authorities following Wednesday's devastating earthquakes.
After the jury returned to court for deliberations on Friday morning, the judge determined the deadlock could not be broken and declared a mistrial.
As California Gov. Gavin Newsom eyes a 2028 presidential bid, he's calling for a national tax on billionaires and a public stake in AI, though he opposes a state ballot measure to tax billionaires.
The LAFD said it expects to return responsibility of the Boyle Heights warehouse to the owner and tenant on Friday.
A Los Angeles County Fire Department search-and-rescue team is heading to Venezuela to help local authorities following Wednesday's devastating earthquakes.
Californians will vote in November on a controversial proposal to impose a one-time tax on billionaires to help fund federal funding cuts to healthcare for low-income people.
The team at CBS LA is committed to hearing your concerns firsthand, investigating the issues that matter to you and holding officials accountable to get the answers you deserve.
After the jury returned to court for deliberations on Friday morning, the judge determined the deadlock could not be broken and declared a mistrial.
The LAFD said it expects to return responsibility of the Boyle Heights warehouse to the owner and tenant on Friday.
A Los Angeles County Fire Department search-and-rescue team is heading to Venezuela to help local authorities following Wednesday's devastating earthquakes.
A jury remains deadlocked in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man accused of starting the blaze that turned into the deadly and destructive Palisades Fire in 2025.
The 71-year-old man accused of beating a duckling to death with a plastic recycling bin in Irvine has been charged with animal cruelty.
Fans packed the streets in Santa Ana and celebrated Mexico's World Cup win on Wednesday.
The crash happened near the intersection of East Coast Highway and Newport Coast Drive at around 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, Newport Beach police said.
Kevin Pearsall, 59, of Long Beach, is facing several charges, including 23 misdemeanor counts of secretly filming another person.
The blaze was first reported at around 6:10 p.m. at a building in the 3200 block of MacArthur Boulevard, according to the Orange County Fire Authority.
San Bernardino County and seven cities are turning a vacant warehouse into a 200-bed homeless shelter.
Thousands of people have signed a petition asking Big Bear city leaders and Fourth of July event organizers to reconsider this year's fireworks show for the sake of the beloved bald eagle family.
The Rialto Police Department called the case "the most disturbing acts of cruelty" its investigators have ever encountered.
Two people have been arrested in connection with a shooting that left a 21-year-old man dead in Banning in early June.
A 19-year-old woman was found fatally shot inside a home in the 1000 block of Silver Star Circle in Colton last week.
As California Gov. Gavin Newsom eyes a 2028 presidential bid, he's calling for a national tax on billionaires and a public stake in AI, though he opposes a state ballot measure to tax billionaires.
Los Angeles building inspectors have launched an investigation into alleged unpermitted construction at a warehouse that erupted in flames last week — its second fire in two years.
The heaviest demand on America's water supply isn't data centers or AI. It's from everyday uses such as growing food, watering lawns and flushing toilets.
Mookie Betts backed Shohei Ohtani with his 300th career home run, three hits and slick defense, as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3 for a three-game sweep.
President Trump canceled a planned signing ceremony on Wednesday for a housing affordability bill that passed Congress by wide bipartisan margins.
As California Gov. Gavin Newsom eyes a 2028 presidential bid, he's calling for a national tax on billionaires and a public stake in AI, though he opposes a state ballot measure to tax billionaires.
Californians will vote in November on a controversial proposal to impose a one-time tax on billionaires to help fund federal funding cuts to healthcare for low-income people.
The Senate late Wednesday rejected a measure aimed at restricting President Trump's power to wage war against Iran, a victory for Senate GOP leadership — and a shift from one day earlier.
Most Americans expect data centers to negatively impact the environment, local resources, although some see economic benefits
President Trump canceled a planned signing ceremony on Wednesday for a housing affordability bill that passed Congress by wide bipartisan margins.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
Mookie Betts backed Shohei Ohtani with his 300th career home run, three hits and slick defense, as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3 for a three-game sweep.
Nolan Schanuel reached third on an error and Logan O'Hoppe drove him in on a soft ground ball in the 10th inning as the Los Angeles Angels rallied back to defeat the Baltimore Orioles 7-6 on Wednesday.
Austin Reaves is re-signing with the Los Angeles Lakers on a four-year contract worth $185 million, setting a record for the highest deal ever given to an undrafted player.
Rookie right-hander Ryan Johnson gave up one hit over six scoreless innings, Nolan Schanuel hit an early two-run home run and the Los Angeles Angels earned a 5-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.
Freddie Freeman and Andy Pages each had three of the Dodgers' season high-tying 17 hits, Justin Wrobleski worked seven strong innings, and Los Angeles beat the Minnesota Twins 12-3 Tuesday night.
A judge has found that a man charged with murder in the stabbing of actor James Handy isn't mentally competent for criminal court proceedings.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Record producer Tay Keith was found dead in his Nashville home by officers performing a welfare check, police said.
June is National Aphasia Month, a condition that is often misunderstood. Many of us first heard about it when actor Bruce Willis was diagnosed with it. There’s a Studio City woman who is beating the odds and hoping to educate people about the condition, while helping others who are dealing with it.
Soccer legend Mia Hamm and cancer patient Zoe Suder talk about their new viral, More Than 4 Challenge, that is working to raise more money for pediatric cancer research.
Michael Juliano, editor at Time Out Los Angeles, shares free activities to take advantage of during the summer at the Griffith Observatory, the LA County libraries and other museums around town.
Movie critic Grae Drake discusses: “Supergirl,” “Jackass Best and Last” and “Little Brother.”
Attorney General Rob Bonta joins CBS LA Mornings to discuss legal action his office has taken against the Trump administration to ensure that Californians are protected.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
