Dueling Billboard Campaigns Pit MLK Against Mandela On Israel
A billboard battle aimed at swaying public opinion on Israel is being waged on the streets of Los Angeles.
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Nelson Mandela's Family To Be Honored At 29th Annual Odyssey Ball
Granddaughters of Nelson Mandela, Princess Zaziwe Dlamini-Manaway and Princess Zamaswazi Dlamini, and Dr. Anton Bilchik, Professor of Surgery and Chief of Medicine at John Wayne Cancer Institute at Providence Saint John's Health Center, stopped by KCAL9 Thursday to discuss the 29th annual Odyssey Ball in Beverly Hills.
Nelson Mandela Laid To Rest In Ancestral Village
Big guns fired a salute in the rural village where Nelson Mandela grew up and military servicemen marched stiffly behind his casket on a winding dirt road Sunday as South Africa said goodbye for the last time to the man who reconciled the country in its most vulnerable period.
Nelson Mandela Remembered By Fellow Congregants At First A.M.E. Church
More than 1,000 First A.M.E. church members paid their respects at the morning service, where Bishop T. Larry Kirkland spoke.
LA Street Artist Organizes Mandela 'Art Attack'
A guerrilla street artist is paying tribute to Nelson Mandela by recruiting volunteers to place posters of the late South African leader around Los Angeles.
Reporter Recalls Moments Following Mandela's Historic Prison Release
Los Angeles Times Deputy Managing Editor Scott Kraft described the historic day Mandela walked out of prison, and what it was like to be there.
Residents Recall Nelson Mandela's Historic Visit To Southland
As news of Nelson Mandela's death swept the world it got many Southland residents remembering a historic trip he made here in 1990, shortly after he was released from prison.
UCLA Professors Remember How Mandela Moved Campuses To Join Fight Against Apartheid
In 1986, UCLA students, moved by the late South African leader's fight for racial equality, protested the university's investments and companies with business ties to the country.
Former South African President Nelson Mandela Dies At 95
Nelson Mandela, who battled apartheid in South Africa before becoming its first democratic leader, died at his home in South Africa.
Celebrities Who Are Adopted
Who's your daddy? November is National Adoption Month. Here is a surprising list of celebrities who are adopted!
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"Gas prices are too high": Gov. Newsom calls for direct tax on oil companies windfall profits
California Governor Gavin Newsom said he's calling for a special session to address the "greed of oil companies."
Las Vegas stabbing suspect from Los Angeles area, traveled to Vegas days before attack
Yoni Barrios, 32, recently lived at a Rowland Heights apartment building but has his primary residence at the 1185 block of East Kenmore Avenue in Hollywood, according to the Las Vegas Police Department report.
LA Animal Services dropping adoption fees this weekend
In celebration of "Adopt a Dog" month, LA Animal Services announced that adoption fees for dogs will be $51 and $75 for puppies this Saturday and Sunday (Oct. 8 and 9).
LA Council Approves $1.7M Toward Housing Those Displaced by Fireworks Blast
A preliminary investigation into the blast by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and Explosives' National Response Team found that the LAPD bomb squad significantly underestimated, based on a visual assessment, the weight of explosive material being loaded into the containment truck for detonation.
Citrus College football player killed in motorcycle accident
Luke Pruitt was riding his motorcycle on Mauna Loa Avenue and Grand Avenue Tuesday when he collided with an SUV, according to the San Gabriel Valley Tribune.
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"Gas prices are too high": Gov. Newsom calls for direct tax on oil companies windfall profits
California Governor Gavin Newsom said he's calling for a special session to address the "greed of oil companies."
Las Vegas stabbing suspect from Los Angeles area, traveled to Vegas days before attack
Yoni Barrios, 32, recently lived at a Rowland Heights apartment building but has his primary residence at the 1185 block of East Kenmore Avenue in Hollywood, according to the Las Vegas Police Department report.
LA Animal Services dropping adoption fees this weekend
In celebration of "Adopt a Dog" month, LA Animal Services announced that adoption fees for dogs will be $51 and $75 for puppies this Saturday and Sunday (Oct. 8 and 9).
LA Council Approves $1.7M Toward Housing Those Displaced by Fireworks Blast
A preliminary investigation into the blast by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and Explosives' National Response Team found that the LAPD bomb squad significantly underestimated, based on a visual assessment, the weight of explosive material being loaded into the containment truck for detonation.
Citrus College football player killed in motorcycle accident
Luke Pruitt was riding his motorcycle on Mauna Loa Avenue and Grand Avenue Tuesday when he collided with an SUV, according to the San Gabriel Valley Tribune.
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CBS2 Investigates: Have celebrities gotten the message about using too much water?
A CBS2 Investigation into some of Hollywood's biggest celebrities found many of them using more than their allotted amount of water and violating water district rules. In the two months since the investigation, have they gotten the message?
Gascón files battery, false imprisonment charges against LASD lieutenant
The charges stem from a "heated dispute" between a newly promoted LASD narcotics lieutenant and a woman at the famed Matsuhisa Restaurant in Beverly Hills.
Granada Hills homeowner sued by LA County for hoarding
CBS reported on the home back in November of last year, at which point publicly-funded cleanup crews cleared more than 20,000 pounds of trash from the yard. Now, more than a year later, and with no noticeable change in sight, LA County has taken matters into their own hands.
75 aggravated assaults reported on LAUSD campuses last year
In 2021, there were 332 batteries, 75 aggravated assaults and 12 arsons on LAUSD campuses. Ross Palombo shows how staffing shortages are affecting safety at Los Angeles schools.
How staffing cuts for school police affected safety in LAUSD
Drastic cuts made two years ago forced the Los Angeles school police to rethink their service model by removing permanently stationed officers from inside schools.
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Las Vegas stabbing suspect from Los Angeles area, traveled to Vegas days before attack
Yoni Barrios, 32, recently lived at a Rowland Heights apartment building but has his primary residence at the 1185 block of East Kenmore Avenue in Hollywood, according to the Las Vegas Police Department report.
LA Animal Services dropping adoption fees this weekend
In celebration of "Adopt a Dog" month, LA Animal Services announced that adoption fees for dogs will be $51 and $75 for puppies this Saturday and Sunday (Oct. 8 and 9).
LA Council Approves $1.7M Toward Housing Those Displaced by Fireworks Blast
A preliminary investigation into the blast by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and Explosives' National Response Team found that the LAPD bomb squad significantly underestimated, based on a visual assessment, the weight of explosive material being loaded into the containment truck for detonation.
Citrus College football player killed in motorcycle accident
Luke Pruitt was riding his motorcycle on Mauna Loa Avenue and Grand Avenue Tuesday when he collided with an SUV, according to the San Gabriel Valley Tribune.
Vernon animal rendering business sues South Coast AQMD over order to close down operations
The lawsuit filed by Baker Commodities Inc. is seeking $200 million in damages and an injunction directing SCAQMD to vacate its order.
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Orange County Museum of Art opens this weekend at new Costa Mesa home
City and county officials will cut the ribbon on the new museum, at 3333 Avenue of the Arts.
Westminster hit-and-run leaves bicyclist in critical condition
The cyclist, a man between 50 and 55 years old, was taken to the hospital with head trauma and is in critical condition.
Wild video: Burnouts, a ring of fire, man sideswiped at raucous street takeovers in Orange County
At least three took place in Anaheim, Buena Park, and Cerritos between Thursday night and Friday morning.
Wild video shows woman unknowingly driving down 405 Freeway without front tire
With sparks flying from an exposed steel brake disc on the front passenger's side of the black Audi and trunk wide open, the woman traveled down the 405 Freeway where she waved when one man pulled up alongside her, recording the entire scene.
Southern California gas prices stop rising, despite OPEC's decision to cut production
The 33-day streak of gas price increases that pushed the average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County to new record highs finally ended Thursday with a tiny decrease – three-tenths of a cent to $6.49.
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Haboob blankets Riverside, San Diego counties with dust, sand
Several images sent in to the National Weather Service showed a dramatic bank of thick dust blowing into communities like El Centro in San Diego County, and the Coachella Valley.
San Bernardino family seeking help to hold haunted house fundraiser for daughter with terminal illness
A San Bernardino family has been forced to move their annual haunted house, which they use to help cover costs for their 14-year-old daughter's terminal illness, metachromatic leukodystrophy, due to the large crowds it brought to the neighborhood. Now in what they expect to be their final year of operation, they're asking for any form of help they can get.
San Bernardino police arrest suspect connected to shooting at Inland Center Mall
The shooting occurred on Friday, Sept. 30 outside of the mall's food court area. According to police the suspect, Pablo Estrada, 23, was involved in a dispute of some sort with the victim inside of the mall.
280 San Bernardino tenants searching for new housing as city looks to close decrepit dormitory
The tenants of an unpermitted apartment building said that the city is making the matter worse by forcing them out.
DEA agents make historic drug bust; seize 3,552 pounds of methamphetamine
The 3,552 pounds of meth are the largest-ever seizure for the DEA's Los Angeles Division, who also took 66 kilograms of cocaine into custody -- all located inside of the garage of a Norco residence. They are estimated to have a street value of $33 million.
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Student loan relief: Only weeks left to apply for major program
Teachers and other public servants need to apply soon to ensure they are considered for a one-time waiver.
Uvalde schools police department suspended in wake of massacre
The school district's police department has faced heavy criticism since the mass shooting that killed 19 students and two teachers.
FBI sends Hunter Biden tax, gun purchase evidence to U.S. Attorney
Agents months ago gathered what they believe is sufficient evidence to charge the president's son with crimes related to taxes and making a false statement when purchasing a gun, according to sources.
2 killed, 6 injured in Las Vegas stabbing attack
Police recovered a "large kitchen knife" from the scene.
Judge halts Twitter trial against Elon Musk to allow deal to close
Trial is on hold until October 28 to allow Musk time to line up financing for his $44 billion takeover of the social media company.
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"Gas prices are too high": Gov. Newsom calls for direct tax on oil companies windfall profits
California Governor Gavin Newsom said he's calling for a special session to address the "greed of oil companies."
FBI sends Hunter Biden tax, gun purchase evidence to U.S. Attorney
Agents months ago gathered what they believe is sufficient evidence to charge the president's son with crimes related to taxes and making a false statement when purchasing a gun, according to sources.
Bass, Caruso face off in second one-on-one debate
Congresswoman Karen Bass and developer Rick Caruso traded jabs in what was a sometimes tense debate.
Biden pardoning prior federal offenses of marijuana possession
President Biden said "no one should be in jail just for using or possessing marijuana."
2022 General Election Voter Information
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"Gas prices are too high": Gov. Newsom calls for direct tax on oil companies windfall profits
California Governor Gavin Newsom said he's calling for a special session to address the "greed of oil companies."
Expanded Child Tax Credit available only through the end of 2022
The expansion of the Child Tax Credit was made for just one year, and will be reduced back to $2,000 per child in 2023.
Los Angeles County gas prices break high record set in June
The average price for a gallon of regular, self-serve gasoline in Los Angeles County went up a penny overnight, bringing that price to $6.47, breaking the record of $6.46 set on June 14.
Newsom orders early arrival of winter blend to slow rising prices at the pump
Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered state officials to lift restrictions on producing cheaper winter blends of gasoline to slow the steep increase in the price of unleaded at the pump.
Gas prices jump yet again, nearing record highs
The cost of gasoline saw yet another increase overnight, climbing for the 28th straight day. With the noted jump this week alone, California is just 7.9 cents away from the record high of $6.46 set in June.
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More cheese recalled due to listeria outbreak
Federal officials are investigating an outbreak of bacterial infection that has sickened six, hospitalizing five.
Concussion expert says Miami Dolphins failed to protect injured quarterback
Tua Tagovailoa was taken to University of Cincinnati Medical Center for further evaluation after sustaining head and neck injuries.
DEA: OD deaths spurred by fake pills with fentanyl — and some look like candy
Rainbow-colored pills are "being marketed and aimed at young people," DEA Administrator Anne Milgram said.
California attorney general warns town against abortion ban
California Attorney General Rob Bonta threatened legal action against the Temecula City Council if they decided to override state law.
CDC now tracking rise of BF.7 and BA.2.75 COVID variants nationwide
The BA.5 variant from the summer wave of cases has now fallen to 81.3% of new infections.
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After significant decline, gas prices climbing yet again throughout Southern California
Gas prices climbed for the 20th consecutive day Thursday, now up 34 cents during that time period. Experts claim that
Some Regal, Edwards theaters in Orange County abruptly closed for good
Cineworld, parent company of Regal Cinemas, filed for bankruptcy last week.
Kanye West Splits With San Francisco-based Gap clothing giant
Kanye West says he's breaking up with the Gap. Letter sent terminating the contract between Gap and West's company, Yeezy.
NYPD investigating death of Bed Bath & Beyond CFO Gustavo Arnal
Police found the 52-year-old unconscious with injuries showing he fell from a building in Manhattan.
Remote work delaying DTLA's post-pandemic recovery, study says
Researchers say that downtown Los Angeles' post-pandemic recovery may need a boost after many jobs have shifted to remote work.
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No. 11 Utah visits No. 18 UCLA in top Pac-12 matchup
The Bruins are 5-0 for the first time since 2013 and have an eight-game winning streak going back to last season. Their last loss? It was to Utah last November.
No. 6 Trojans look to remain perfect, host Washington State
USC (5-0, 3-0) has forced 15 turnovers while committing just one — an interception by Caleb Williams last week in the Trojans' win over Arizona State.
Rams' struggling offense faces Cowboys' dominant defense
Already struggling to protect quarterback Matthew Stafford, the Rams' depleted offensive line will have another daunting task Sunday against the Cowboys stout defensive line.
Chargers inconsistent run defense faces challenge vs. Browns
Los Angeles faces its biggest run-stopping challenge on Sunday at Cleveland, as Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt lead a ground game that is second in the league, averaging 187.3 yards.
LeBron makes Las Vegas expansion pitch to Adam Silver
James, who has spoken in the past about wanting to eventually own an NBA franchise — with Las Vegas on his mind — sent a crystal-clear message to Commissioner Adam Silver on Wednesday night, reminding him of his future plans.
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Premiere for Dane Cook's new comedy special, 'Above it All'
Dane Cook's new comedy special "Above it All" debuted last night. The comedian filmed the special in front of a live audience sitting in his own backyard.
Judy Tenuta, brash 'Goddess of Love' comedian, dies at 72
Judy Tenuta, a brash standup who cheekily styled herself as the "Goddess of Love" and toured with George Carlin as she built her career in the 1980s golden age of comedy, died Thursday. She was 72.
Justin Bieber puts Justice World Tour on hold, all remaining shows cancelled until 2023
The two-time Grammy award winner announced in September his plans to take a break due to health reasons following a performance in Brazil.
"Fire Country" to premiere on Oct. 7
Max Thieriot stars as Bode Donovan, a young convict seeking redemption and a shortened prison sentence by joining a prison release firefighting program in Northern California where he and other inmates are partnered with elite firefighters to extinguish massive, unpredictable wildfires across the region.
"Scrubs" producer charged in L.A. with sexually assaulting 5 women
Weinberg was charged for alleged attacks between 2014 and 2019, but investigators say they believe there may be other victims dating back to the 1990s.
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Wild takeovers hit streets of Orange County overnight
Michele Gile reports from Orange County, where as many as three street takeovers hit various areas, adding more stress and frustration to an issue already bothering residents.
New information comes to light on Vegas stabbing suspect
Rick Montanez reports from East Hollywood, where Las Vegas police have learned that the suspect involved in the fatal stabbing on the Las Vegas Strip lived.
What's happening in SoCal this weekend (Sept. 23-25)
Time Out Los Angeles Editor Michael Juliano joins KCAL9 News at Noon to talk about some popular events happening around SoCal this weekend. From Halloween-themed events to food festivals, there are plenty of things to do this weekend in Los Angeles.
Metro opens new K Line to the public today
The light rail line connecting the Crenshaw District to Westchester has been a long time coming. Tina Patel reports.
LA Metro's new K Line officially opens to the public
The K Line will run from the Crenshaw District to Westchester, and eventually will run all the way to LAX. City officials and business owners in Leimert Park hope that the train will bring in some business to the community.
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Premiere for Dane Cook's new comedy special, 'Above it All'
Dane Cook's new comedy special "Above it All" debuted last night. The comedian filmed the special in front of a live audience sitting in his own backyard.
Freedom rally for Iran in Downtown Los Angeles
Thousands gathered in Downtown Los Angeles on Saturday morning to call for change in Iran after Mahsa "Zhina" Amini, a Kurdish Iranian woman died in custody after being detained for failing to adhere to strict hijab laws in Iran.
Britain lays Queen Elizabeth II to rest
Royals, heads of state and mourners gather to honor Britain's longest-reigning monarch.
Vin Scully: Life over the years
Legendary Dodger broadcaster Vin Scully died Tuesday, August 2, at the age 94.
2022 Home Run Derby at Dodger Stadium
Eight of Major League's Baseball best hitters compete to see who can hit the most home runs in one day at Dodger Stadium.
