Harvard Heights LAPD pursuit crash: Bystanders hospitalized
Four suspects were in custody and six civilians were hospitalized, two critically, after a police pursuit ended in a three-car crash in Harvard Heights early Tuesday.
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LAPD officers catch shooting suspect following high-speed pursuit
Los Angeles police officers were in pursuit of a shooting suspect that began in the Rampart area of Los Angeles.
Man carrying baby son tackled by LAPD officers during foot chase
The infant boy suffered a small skull fracture. He also tested positive for cocaine and fentanyl.
WATCH: Driver Of Stolen SUV Captured After Causing Wreck In South LA
The driver of a stolen SUV was caught in South Los Angeles Friday morning after leading authorities on a short pursuit, crashing in busy traffic and then trying to run away on foot.
Carjacking Suspect In South LA Pursuit Identified As 13-Year-Old Boy
A carjacking suspect who led police on a chase in a stolen car in the south Los Angeles area Monday has been identified as a 13-year-old boy.
Pursuit Suspect Hides Inside South LA Store, Then Changes Clothes And Evades Police
An LAPD pursuit ended Tuesday with a suspect running inside a South Los Angeles discount store and locking himself inside.
Suspected Man With A Gun Leads Police On Chase Before Arrest In Camarillo
A reportedly armed man led police on a chase Tuesday that ended in his arrest in Camarillo.
Suspects Wanted In Beverly Hills Armed Robbery Lead Police On High Speed Chase
The vehicle was wanted in connection with two armed robberies that occurred Monday in Beverly Hills.
WATCH: Stolen Car Suspects Arrested After Wild Chase
A pair of suspected car thieves tried to steal at least two additional vehicles during a bizarre police pursuit through Southern California Friday afternoon.
WATCH: Stolen Car Suspect Taken Into Custody After Chase
A police chase ended Wednesday afternoon in an El Monte parking lot.
Police Chase, Standoff With Assault Suspect Shuts Down 91 Freeway
An assault with a deadly weapon suspect was arrested Wednesday after a 20-minute police chase from downtown Los Angeles to North Long Beach.
Pursuit Suspect Taken Into Custody Outside Medical Office
The suspect was arrested with the assistance of a police dog outside a medical office building in the Rancho Cucamonga area.
Suspect Surrenders To Police Following San Fernando Valley Chase
The driver has surrendered to authorities in the Pacoima area.
Police Chase Burglary Suspect On Foot Through Venice Beach Waves, Ending At Santa Monica Pier
When officers tried to detain the man, he ran into the water and a pursuit ensued.
WATCH: Pursuit Suspects Share Romantic Moment In Bell Gardens Backyard
A police chase took an unexpected turn Wednesday.
Domestic Violence Suspect Subdued By Police With Taser After Long Pursuit
A man suspected of domestic violence led police Friday on a long pursuit that began in Orange County and continued on the 405 Freeway before ending with his arrest in Venice Beach.
Reckless Driving Suspect Flees From Police After Chase
Police cornered a reckless driving suspect in the city of Maywood Monday night.
Suspect In 3-Hour Pursuit Was AB 109 Early Release Parolee Who Just Got Out Of Prison
A police pursuit that began in South Gate just after 5 p.m. Wednesday lasted three hours and eventually ended inside a 99 Cents Only store in Rowland Heights.
WATCH: Reckless Driving, DUI Suspect Taken Into Custody After PIT Maneuver Ends Pursuit
A reckless driving and DUI suspect led police on a cross-county chase before being brought to a stop by a PIT maneuver in the Westchester area.
Reckless Driving Suspect Leads Police On Dangerous Pursuit Through SoCal
A suspect in a stolen work truck led police on a high-speed pursuit through Los Angeles County Thursday afternoon.
Possible Kidnapping Suspect Leads Police On High-Speed Chase Through Southland
A kidnapping suspect led police on a wild chase through Los Angeles and Orange counties Thursday night, driving erratically with the victim possibly in the vehicle.
Exclusive Interview: Man Who Chased Stolen Vehicle During Pursuit Claims He Wanted Suspect's Insurance Information
When the suspect hit a pickup truck, that driver started following him – all while police were on his and the suspect's heels.
Man On Tractor Leads Police On Hour-Long Chase In Texas; Claims He Was Headed To Calif.
When the 45-year-old man was being taken into custody, he demanded money from President Trump for California wildfire relief efforts.
Police Pursuit Ends In Hail Of Gunfire In Fontana
A pursuit that started in Apple Valley ended in a barrage of gunfire by deputies in Fontana Wednesday night.
Stolen Van Suspect Leads Police On Dangerous Chase, Bulldozes Through Several Cars
A high-speed police pursuit that started in the San Fernando Valley ended after a suspect crashed in Hollywood Wednesday night.
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3 officers, suspect shot in Northeast Philadelphia: police
Three officers were shot in Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday night, police said.
One dead, several wounded after drive-by shootings in South LA
Witnesses told police that the shooter was driving a dark-colored, four-door sedan and had a dog inside of the car.
MBPD Police Officer Chad Swanson remembered as a hero, husband, father beloved coworker
"He loved riding his motor. Most importantly he loved his wife and three boys. He had an infectious smile and was always positive. He was simply a joy to work with," said MBPD Lt. Kelly Benjamin.
WR Cooper Kupp returns to practice, enters IR activation window for Rams
Los Angeles Rams receiver Cooper Kupp is returning to practice this week after missing the first four games of the season with a hamstring injury.
Chargers trade J.C. Jackson to Patriots, sending him back to where his career began
The Chargers are trading cornerback J.C. Jackson back to the New England Patriots, the team with whom he played the first four seasons of his NFL career before signing with the Chargers in 2022.
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Manhattan Beach officer Chad Swanson killed in 405 Freeway crash in Carson
"Chad was an important member of our department, he was an important member of our community. We're hurting, we are grieving. This is just awful," said MBPD Lt. Kelly Benjamin.
3 officers, suspect shot in Northeast Philadelphia: police
Three officers were shot in Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday night, police said.
One dead, several wounded after drive-by shootings in South LA
Witnesses told police that the shooter was driving a dark-colored, four-door sedan and had a dog inside of the car.
Emergency alert test will sound Oct. 4 on all U.S. cellphones
On Wednesday, Oct. 4, FEMA and the FCC will launch a nationwide test of the emergency alert system.
Mourners pay respects to Sen. Dianne Feinstein at San Francisco City Hall
The casket of late Sen. Dianne Feinstein arrived at San Francisco's City Hall Wednesday to lie in state as mourners paid their respects to the trailblazing lawmaker.
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One dead, several wounded after drive-by shootings in South LA
Witnesses told police that the shooter was driving a dark-colored, four-door sedan and had a dog inside of the car.
MBPD Police Officer Chad Swanson remembered as a hero, husband, father beloved coworker
"He loved riding his motor. Most importantly he loved his wife and three boys. He had an infectious smile and was always positive. He was simply a joy to work with," said MBPD Lt. Kelly Benjamin.
Manhattan Beach officer Chad Swanson killed in 405 Freeway crash in Carson
A 35-year-old Manhattan Beach Police Department officer, Chad Swanson, died in a crash Wednesday morning.
75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers start three-day strike
Health care workers for Kaiser Permanente in Southern California began a three-day strike in what their union says in the largest of its type in U.S. history after contract negotiations failed to produce an agreement.
One person dead in multi-vehicle crash in Pomona
A woman was killed and two young children were injured in a multi-vehicle crash on the San Bernardino (10) Freeway in Pomona.
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Suspect shot and killed by police near Disneyland
Police said 29-year-old Luis Munoz of Anaheim, was wanted for an alleged sexual assault.
Dog walker shoots, kills man after confrontation in Garden Grove
Detectives said the dog walker is cooperating with authorities.
Former Anaheim City Councilmember Jordan Brandman found dead
Brandman was found unresponsive at his Anaheim home Friday night, following a welfare check by Anaheim police, according to the city. He was 43.
Former President Trump speaks at California GOP Convention
Former President Donald Trump continued his trip on the election circuit, traveling to the Golden State for the California GOP Convention in Anaheim.
Search underway for 32-year-old woman who fatally stabbed man in Westminster
Ashley Dee-Anna Charnley, 32, fatally stabbed a man on Wednesday and her whereabouts remain unknown. They believe she was in a relationship with the victim.
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LA County public works spokesman arrested for possessing child porn
After raiding the home of Steven Frasher in Redlands, the San Bernardino Police Department allegedly found several items of child pornography on his electronic devices.
Mother in Big Bear arrested for her baby's murder
San Bernardino County deputies arrested a 33-year-old woman for allegedly killing her 1-year-old baby.
20-year-old man fatally struck by two cars in Victorville
An investigation was underway this weekend after a 20-year-old man died after being struck by two vehicles in Victorville.
Suspected DUI driver arrested after hitting pedestrian on Venice Boardwalk
Israel DeAvila, was arrested Monday morning after he was found to be driving under the influence on the Venice Boardwalk, where he hit at least one person.
2 hospitalized after accidental release of pepper spray at Moreno Valley charter school
Two students were taken to a nearby hospital after an accidental release of pepper spray at the The Journey School in Moreno Valley on Wednesday.
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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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Morgan State University mass shooting: 5 shot on campus, search for suspect ongoing
Police say four of the five victims are students and none of the victims appear to have life-threatening wounds.
Suspect charged in Tupac Shakur's murder makes 1st court appearance
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 60, has been charged with one count of murder with use of a deadly weapon with a gang enhancement.
Biden admin is forgiving $9 billion in debt for 125,000 Americans
As student loan repayments restart in October, the Biden administration said 125,000 people with student loans will have their debt erased.
Why an emergency alert test sounded today on all U.S. cellphones
FEMA and the FCC launched a nationwide test of the emergency alert system on Wednesday.
Kevin McCarthy removed as House speaker in historic vote
"The office of speaker of the House of the United States House of Representatives is hereby declared vacant," said Rep. Steve Womack, who was presiding over the chamber.
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Mourners pay respects to Sen. Dianne Feinstein at San Francisco City Hall
The casket of late Sen. Dianne Feinstein arrived at San Francisco's City Hall Wednesday to lie in state as mourners paid their respects to the trailblazing lawmaker.
Biden admin is forgiving $9 billion in debt for 125,000 Americans
As student loan repayments restart in October, the Biden administration said 125,000 people with student loans will have their debt erased.
Kevin McCarthy removed as House speaker in historic vote
"The office of speaker of the House of the United States House of Representatives is hereby declared vacant," said Rep. Steve Womack, who was presiding over the chamber.
New York judge issues gag order in civil trial after Trump posts about clerk
"Consider this statement a gag order forbidding all parties from posting" on social media about members of the court staff, Judge Arthur Engoron said.
Hunter Biden pleads not guilty at arraignment on felony gun charges
A deal that included a diversion in connection with a firearms charge and a guilty plea to two misdemeanor tax charges collapsed in court over the summer.
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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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7.5 million chickens culled due to South Africa bird flu outbreaks
The slaughter of millions of chickens to curb 2 separate bird flu outbreaks in South Africa has led to egg and poultry "supply constraints."
Bird tests positive for West Nile Virus in Ventura County
A bird in Ventura County tested positive for West Nile Virus Monday afternoon.
Kaiser Permanente workers launch massive strike over staffing and pay
The walkout by Kaiser Permanente nurses, orderlies and other workers represents the biggest health care strike in U.S. history.
How to get the new COVID vaccine for free, with or without insurance
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
Free COVID test kits are back. Here's how to get them.
The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
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Gov. Newsom rejects bill that would have given unemployment checks to some striking workers
California won't be giving unemployment checks to workers on strike, with Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoing a bill Saturday that had been inspired by high-profile work stoppages in Hollywood and the hotel industry.
Angels star Shohei Ohtani finishes with the best-selling jersey in MLB this season
Ohtani beat out the likes of Ronald Acuña Jr., Aaron Judge, Fernando Tatis Jr. and Mookie Betts rounded out the top five, marking the first time a Japanese player earned top spot.
Bill to have human drivers ride in autonomous trucks vetoed by Gov. Newsom
California's Democratic governor has vetoed a bill that would have required human drivers to be on board self-driving trucks.
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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WR Cooper Kupp returns to practice, enters IR activation window for Rams
Los Angeles Rams receiver Cooper Kupp is returning to practice this week after missing the first four games of the season with a hamstring injury.
Chargers trade J.C. Jackson to Patriots, sending him back to where his career began
The Chargers are trading cornerback J.C. Jackson back to the New England Patriots, the team with whom he played the first four seasons of his NFL career before signing with the Chargers in 2022.
Angels part ways with manager Phil Nevin, will "immediately" begin process to find replacement
Nevin finishes his one and a half season tenure with a 119-149 record.
Herbert not expected to miss time despite broken middle finger on left hand
Justin Herbert is not expected to miss any playing time despite having a broken middle finger on his non-throwing hand.
Trevor Zegras agrees to 3-year contract extension with Ducks
Trevor Zegras and the Anaheim Ducks have agreed to a contract extension, keeping the dynamic center in the fold for at least three more seasons.
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Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour is coming to movie theaters
A documentary chronicling Beyoncé's just-concluded 39-city Renaissance World Tour will premiere in North American theaters Dec. 1, AMC Theaters announced Monday.
Man indicted for murder of Tupac Shakur in 1996 drive-by shooting
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
End of an era: Last Netflix DVDs being mailed out Friday
The once-iconic DVD-by-mail service obliterated Blockbuster video stores and provided a springboard into video streaming that's transformed entertainment.
Man convicted of killing ex-girlfriend, well-known sex therapist in 2020
Gareth Pursehouse, 45, was convicted of first-degree murder for throwing 38-year-old Amie Harwick from the third-floor balcony of her Hollywood Hills home in 2020.
Actor Michael Gambon, who played Harry Potter's Dumbledore, dies at 82
Michael Gambon, the British-Irish actor who portrayed Dumbledore in the latter 6 of the 8 "Harry Potter" movies, has died after a bout of pneumonia.
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Search for gunman underway after drive-by shooting leaves 1 dead, 4 wounded
Jeff Nguyen reports from South Los Angeles, where authorities are searching for a gunman that left one person dead and four others wounded in a drive-by shooting early Wednesday afternoon.
Manhattan Beach police officer killed in multi-vehicle crash on 405 Freeway
Chad Swanson, who was with the department for 13 years, was thrown from his motorcycle after a vehicle unsafely changed lanes on the I-405 Freeway, police said. Rachel Kim reports.
California lottery explains why we are seeing more billion-dollar jackpots
Jasmine Viel sits down with Carolyn Becker to understand why we're seeing more billion-dollar jackpots.
Kaiser Permanente workers start nationwide three-day strike
Over 75,000 Kaiser employees began the largest healthcare worker strike in U.S. history Wednesday morning. Michele Gile reports.
Manhattan Beach authorities mourn police officer killed in 405 Freeway crash
A 35-year-old Manhattan Beach Police Department officer, Chad Swanson, died in a crash Wednesday morning.
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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.
