
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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The sale comes nearly a year after a federal judge blocked the nearly100-year-old publisher's purchase by Penguin Random House.
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.
Media company will lay off 25% of employees in its entertainment TV unit and pull the plug on MTV News.
Media company will lay off 25% of employees in its entertainment TV unit and pull the plug on MTV News.
The news also comes after the Writer's Guild of America announced that it planned to picket outside the show.
"I realized, after the seven years, my time is up," the 38-year-old comedian told his audience.
Here's how to watch every Sunday NFL game happening on Week 3, plus options for streaming football all season long.
CBS announced its 2022-2023 primetime programming lineup of CBS Originals, featuring four new dramas and more.
The westbound lanes were shut down at Garfield Avenue. Jasmine Viel reports.
A man was shot and killed while sitting in a car in a residential neighborhood in Paramount late Thursday night.
ViacomCBS announced Tuesday that the company will become known as Paramount
At least five robberies occurred in Bellflower, Long Beach and Paramount between 8 p.m. and midnight.
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.
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.
Rosecrans Avenue remained shut down Thursday morning.
Aerial footage from Sky9 showed the suspect exiting the car with his hands up and surrendering.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
There were several people in the home at the time of the crash, but none of them were hurt.
A police pursuit is now a standoff in Paramount, where the suspect is refusing to get out of the smoking car.
One person was killed in a collision on the eastbound 105 Freeway in Paramount Tuesday evening.
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.
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.
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.
Shawna Weems, 28, was stabbed to death after she reportedly asked two people doing drugs outside of her home to move on Monday.
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.
A federal judge has struck down a California law banning gun magazines that hold more than 10 rounds.
Shawna Weems, 28, was stabbed to death after she reportedly asked two people doing drugs outside of her home to move on Monday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The iconic race will be celebrate 50 years of off-road motorcycle racing and the Centennial Anniversary of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Beador was arrested for DUI hit-and-run after crashing into a house in Newport Beach on Saturday.
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.
According to police, the crash was caused when a speeding driver swerved into oncoming traffic to avoid rear-ending another car.
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 arrested a juvenile for a series of "intentional hit-and-run" crashes, one of which killed a 70-year-old man.
Shawna Weems, 28, was stabbed to death after she reportedly asked two people doing drugs outside of her home to move on Monday.
The arrest was made while the woman had her 5-year-old daughter in the car on Tuesday.
According to prosecutors, the kidnappers threatened to cut off the teen's body parts if his mother did not pay the $500,000 ransom.
San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies responded around 7 p.m. Wednesday to a burglary in progress in the 13200 block of Sunland Street.
A Riverside County correctional deputy was booked for extorting several female inmates and having sex with at least one of them.
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 News senior reporter Ross Palombo shows how race, ethnicity and wealth affect the quality of schools in California.
Following a KCAL News investigation, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass proposed new changes to make Metro train stations safer.
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.
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.
A federal judge has struck down a California law banning gun magazines that hold more than 10 rounds.
Amazon says it will begin include ads in its Prime Video content, but will offer an ad-free version for customers who pay extra.
Two women were killed in the crash - a 43-year-old from Massapequa and a 77-year-old from Farmingdale.
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.
A new plan from California's insurance commissioner aims to keep the nation' stop insurers from leaving the wildfire-prone state.
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.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy also said of DeSantis, "He would not have gotten elected without President Trump's endorsement."
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.
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.
Trump has one-point edge over Biden in potential rematch.
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.
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.
Choosing random numbers increases your chances of not having to split the prize money should you win.
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.
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.
The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
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.
The variant, which has an unusually large number of mutations, has also been spotted in numerous countries, but remains rare for now.
Reformulated vaccine is already available at some pharmacies and will be more widely accessible starting next week.
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.
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.
A new plan from California's insurance commissioner aims to keep the nation' stop insurers from leaving the wildfire-prone state.
Negotiations are expected to resume in Hollywood this week after months of failed talks between studios and writers.
In the name of the environment and sustainability, the Starbucks disposable cup may be on its way to extinction.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Emmy Award-winning series returns for its biggest season yet with 90-minute original episodes starting Wednesday, Sept. 27.
Bijou Phillips, also an actor, and Danny Masterson married in 2011. They have one daughter.
Did the outfits Rihanna and A$AP Rocky wore to the Met Gala hold a clue to baby Riot Rose's name?
There's 14 weeks until Christmas and some have already started holiday shopping, spreading out the spending and looking for deals
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.
Sunshine Saturday, with rising temperatures through the weekend and into the week
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.
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.
Although damage was minimal, some residents woke up Monday to flooded streets, fallen trees and other issues
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.
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
Shots from the LPGA Tour's JM Eagle LA Championship at the Wilshire Country Club in Palos Verdes.
Check out this behind-the-scenes look ahead of the 2023 Oscars at the Dolby Theatre.