Paramount to sell Simon & Schuster to KKR for $1.62 billion
The sale comes nearly a year after a federal judge blocked the nearly100-year-old publisher's purchase by Penguin Random House.
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Hollywood actors, writers continue historic double strike
Striking writers and actors cut their picking short today because of the punishing heat. KCAL News reporter Jeff Nguyen looks at one of the key negotiating issues.
MTV News shutting down as Paramount moves to cut costs
Media company will lay off 25% of employees in its entertainment TV unit and pull the plug on MTV News.
MTV News shutting down as Paramount moves to cut costs
Media company will lay off 25% of employees in its entertainment TV unit and pull the plug on MTV News.
After Drew Barrymore drops out, MTV Awards show won't be "live event"
The news also comes after the Writer's Guild of America announced that it planned to picket outside the show.
Trevor Noah to depart "The Daily Show"
"I realized, after the seven years, my time is up," the 38-year-old comedian told his audience.
NFL Week 3 streaming guide: How to stream Sunday football games on CBS, NBC, Fox and more
Here's how to watch every Sunday NFL game happening on Week 3, plus options for streaming football all season long.
CBS unveils 2022-2023 primetime lineup
CBS announced its 2022-2023 primetime programming lineup of CBS Originals, featuring four new dramas and more.
105 Freeway shut down in Paramount after police shooting
The westbound lanes were shut down at Garfield Avenue. Jasmine Viel reports.
Man shot, killed while sitting in car on Paramount street
A man was shot and killed while sitting in a car in a residential neighborhood in Paramount late Thursday night.
ViacomCBS Announces New Company Name: Paramount
ViacomCBS announced Tuesday that the company will become known as Paramount
Multiple Convenience Stores Hit By Armed Robbers In Bellflower, Long Beach, Paramount
At least five robberies occurred in Bellflower, Long Beach and Paramount between 8 p.m. and midnight.
Man Stabbed To Death In Paramount In Possible Attempted Auto Theft
A 27-year-old man fatally stabbed in Paramount in what a television station reported was an attempt to steal his car was identified Tuesday by the coroner's office.
Armed Murder Suspect Fatally Shot By CHP Officers During Standoff On 105 Freeway Transition Road In Paramount
A Sigalert was issued at about 9:30 a.m. for the westbound 105 transition road to the 710 Freeway in Paramount for an unknown duration due to the officer-involved shooting.
One Killed, 5 Hurt In Multicar Wreck In Paramount
Rosecrans Avenue remained shut down Thursday morning.
High-Speed Pursuit With Stolen Car Ends With Crash In Paramount
Aerial footage from Sky9 showed the suspect exiting the car with his hands up and surrendering.
Tyrome Lewis Of Lynwood Found Guilty Of Leading 'Oxy Bandits' In 15 Armed Robberies Of Small Southern California Pharmacies
Federal prosecutors say Tyrome "Boobie" Lewis is just one of 21 people charged in a larger, joint FBI and Los Angeles County sheriff's investigation into a series of armed pharmacy robberies since 2019.
$10,000 Reward For Information Offered To Help Find Attacker Who Set Fire To 73-Year-Old Leonard Taylor Of Paramount
Leonard Taylor, 73, was in front of his home near Indiana Avenue and 70th Street, near the walkway to his front door, on the afternoon of March 5 when someone approached him from behind, hit him in the back of the head, then ignited his clothes.
1,500 Pounds Of Methamphetamine Worth $112 Million Seized In Paramount
The FBI Los Angeles' office tweeted an image of several bags and bricks of drugs, cash and a gun they say was seized from a location in Paramount.
New Streaming Service Paramount Plus Launches Wednesday
It will feature a bevy of content, including movies from Paramount, shows from CBS, cartoons from Nickelodeon, live sports and news, and more from Comedy Central, MTV, BET and the Smithsonian Channel.
Firefighters Battle Blaze At Strip Mall In Paramount
The fire was reported at about 12:22 p.m. at a building in the 7600 block of East Rosecrans Avenue. At least three units in the building were fully engulfed in flames.
Driver Killed After Car Careens Into Paramount Home
There were several people in the home at the time of the crash, but none of them were hurt.
Car Chase Turns Into Standoff In Paramount
A police pursuit is now a standoff in Paramount, where the suspect is refusing to get out of the smoking car.
1 Killed In Paramount Freeway Crash
One person was killed in a collision on the eastbound 105 Freeway in Paramount Tuesday evening.
Owner Of Paramount Silk Screen Printing Shop Charged With Sexual Assault, Molestation Of 11 More Victims
The charges against Randy Headley, the owner of "Logos Two" in Paramount, include sexual battery, child molesting, aggravated sexual assault of a child, assault with the intent to commit rape, and several weapons violations.
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Griffith Park Train Rides celebrate 75 years
The Griffith Park & Southern Railroad opened in 1948, and on Sept. 23 the park is celebrating 75 years of train rides for 75 cents, far less than the normal $3 ticket.
Manaea pitches 7 scoreless innings as Giants beat Dodgers 5-1
Sean Manaea scattered three hits over seven shutout innings to beat the Dodgers for the first time in his career, and the San Francisco Giants won 5-1.
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.
Burglars hit same Woodland Hills pizza shop twice in one week
Surveillance footage of both incidents shows the burglars breaking the glass door of Pizza Pie Eatery before rushing inside. Business owners say that thieves have the upper hand in Los Angeles County due to the no-bail policy in place.
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.
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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.
Griffith Park Train Rides celebrate 75 years
The Griffith Park & Southern Railroad opened in 1948, and on Sept. 23 the park is celebrating 75 years of train rides for 75 cents, far less than the normal $3 ticket.
NASA says asteroid samples will land on Earth Sunday after fiery descent
The OSIRIS-REx sample return in Utah will bring a seven-year, four-billion-mile journey to a close, providing insights into the birth of the solar system.
Burglars hit same Woodland Hills pizza shop twice in one week
Surveillance footage of both incidents shows the burglars breaking the glass door of Pizza Pie Eatery before rushing inside. Business owners say that thieves have the upper hand in Los Angeles County due to the no-bail policy in place.
Manaea pitches 7 scoreless innings as Giants beat Dodgers 5-1
Sean Manaea scattered three hits over seven shutout innings to beat the Dodgers for the first time in his career, and the San Francisco Giants won 5-1.
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Griffith Park Train Rides celebrate 75 years
The Griffith Park & Southern Railroad opened in 1948, and on Sept. 23 the park is celebrating 75 years of train rides for 75 cents, far less than the normal $3 ticket.
Burglars hit same Woodland Hills pizza shop twice in one week
Surveillance footage of both incidents shows the burglars breaking the glass door of Pizza Pie Eatery before rushing inside. Business owners say that thieves have the upper hand in Los Angeles County due to the no-bail policy in place.
Investigators searching for 3 suspects who used mace while robbing DTLA jewelry store
The suspects are said to have entered a jewelry store in the 700 block of Hill Street at around 3:30 p.m., where they sprayed mace while stealing an undisclosed amount of merchandise.
Social media influencer claims to be victim of home invasion in Hollywood
Ishmael Khan, a self-proclaimed social media influencer, says that three suspects entered his home late Thursday and made off with an undisclosed amount of valuables.
First SuperMotocross World Championship Finals happening in LA
The iconic race will be celebrate 50 years of off-road motorcycle racing and the Centennial Anniversary of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
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"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.
Huntington Beach police arrest juvenile for series of intentional hit-and-run crashes
Huntington Beach police arrested a juvenile for a series of "intentional hit-and-run" crashes, one of which killed a 70-year-old man.
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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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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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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.
5 Americans back in U.S. after prisoner swap with Iran
The prisoner swap included the transfer of $6 billion in unfrozen Iranian oil assets and the release of five Iranians facing charges in the U.S.
CBS News poll finds concerns about Biden finishing a second term
Trump has one-point edge over Biden in potential rematch.
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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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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.
FBI investigates cybersecurity issue at MGM Resorts while casinos and hotels stay open across US
Casino operator MGM Resorts International says resorts are open despite a cybersecurity issue that led to the shutdown of its computer systems across the U.S.
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Manaea pitches 7 scoreless innings as Giants beat Dodgers 5-1
Sean Manaea scattered three hits over seven shutout innings to beat the Dodgers for the first time in his career, and the San Francisco Giants won 5-1.
Twins top Angels, 8-6, to clinch AL Central title
Alex Kirilloff homered and drove in three runs, and Minnesota held on late to win the division crown for the third time in five seasons under manager Rocco Baldelli.
Dodgers capitalize on Giants' physical and mental blunders to win 7-2
J.D. Martinez's sacrifice fly drove in the go-ahead run in the sixth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers capitalized on two physical and one mental blunder by the San Francisco Giants to win 7-2 Thursday night in the series opener.
USC football team lifts two-week suspension of reporter over violation of media policies
The USC football program Thursday lifted a two-week suspension it had imposed on a Southern California News Group reporter over what the university contended were violations of its media policies.
Margot's walk-off single sends Rays to 5-4 win against Angels
Manuel Margot flared a run-scoring single to right field to complete a two-run ninth and the playoff-bound Tampa Bay Rays beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-4.
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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.
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky debut newborn son Riot Rose
Did the outfits Rihanna and A$AP Rocky wore to the Met Gala hold a clue to baby Riot Rose's name?
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Some consumers are already holiday shopping; there are benefits
There's 14 weeks until Christmas and some have already started holiday shopping, spreading out the spending and looking for deals
Find Your Anchor offers hope, resources and inspiration: National Suicide Awareness Month
Ali Borowsky, Find Your Anchor founder and CEO, says her own life experience fueled the creation of the nonprofit which creates boxes to distribute and share suicide prevention, awareness and educational materials.
Alex Biston's weather forecast (Sept. 23)
Sunshine Saturday, with rising temperatures through the weekend and into the week
Hemet mother fatally stabbed for asking people doing drugs to move away from home; suspect arrested
Nicole Comstock reports from Hemet, where a mother of three was fatally stabbed earlier this week after she reportedly asked a pair of people to stop doing drugs outside of her apartment. Late Friday, authorities announced an arrest connected to the deadly incident.
Haunted hayrides return to Griffith Park
A new and improved version of the Los Angeles Haunted Hayrides returned to Griffith park on Friday, the first night of the more than a mont-long event ahead of Halloween.
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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.
