Mastermind behind 2016 jailbreak in Orange County convicted on felony charges
Hossein Nayeri, the 44-year-old Newport Beach man who organized a daring, elaborate Southern California jailbreak in 2016 has been found guilty of the escape.
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Pat McCormick, 4-time Olympic diving champion, dies at 92
Pat McCormick, the first diver to sweep the 3-meter and 10-meter events at consecutive Olympics, has died at 92. She died Tuesday of natural causes at an assisted living facility in the Orange County city of Santa Ana, her son, Tim, said Friday.
Strong Santa Ana winds prompt rolling blackout warnings
Gusty, dry and warm Santa Ana winds will bring critical fire weather conditions to Southern California through the Thanksgiving holiday, forecasters said Wednesday. Nicole Comstock reports.
Bus service continues in Orange County after narrowly averting strike
Orange County bus service is expected to not be interrupted Monday after the Orange County Transportation Authority agreed to resume negotiations with the union representing 150 maintenance employees. Michele Gile reports.
Woman stabbed in Santa Ana
McFadden and Main Street are blocked off for the police investigation. Mark Liu reports.
Santa Ana police searching for catalytic converter thieves caught on camera
A recently released video from Santa Ana Police Department shows just how quickly thieves can detach a catalytic converter.
Huntington Beach mom concerned over drone peering into home
Michele Gile reports from Santa Ana on privacy concerns that one Huntington Beach mom has after finding a drone hovering near her home and watching her adult daughter inside the house.
Some residents fed up as wild takeovers continue to plague streets of SoCal
Lauren Pozen reports from Anaheim, where one of five street takeovers in the area resulted in a fight and one resident taking matters into his own hands - confronting the crowd with a weapon that appeared to be some sort of curved blade.
OC coach charged with sexual assault of a teenage girl in Santa Ana
Chris "Coach Frogg" Flores, 37, who formerly worked at STARS Prep Academy in Orange, was charged Monday with sexually assaulting a teenage girl in Santa Ana.
Orange County athletic trainer accused of sexual assault against 2 teenage girls
Nicole Comstock reports from Santa Ana where Chris "Coach Frogg" Flores was arrested on charges that he sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl and a 15-year-old girl.
Santa Ana merchants struggling mightily due to Orange County's construction project
CBSLA Reporter Michele Gile spoke to multiple local merchants on 4th Street in Santa Ana who said business has gone down.
Santa Ana Police Department hosts gun buy-back program
Kandiss Crone reports from Santa Ana where officials with the police department hosted a gun buy-back event Saturday with those participating eligible for a $300 gift card.
Local city council considering making attacks on street vendors a hate crime
Lesley Marin reports from Santa Ana where council members voted to research whether it's possible to classify attacks on street vendors as hate crimes. Another vote will be held in 30 days.
City Council in Santa Ana considers ordinance make street vendor attacks hate crimes
Lesley Marin reports from Santa Ana where on Tuesday the city council was considering an ordinance that would classify attacks on street vendors as hate crimes.
Mother mourns son who was shot and killed while helping homeless veteran at a Santa Ana 7-Eleven
Written on a photo frame in the middle of a modest memorial, his mother left a message for her 24-year-old son: "I love you always, Bubba. Love, Mama." Rina Nakano reports.
Witness to fatal shooting at Santa Ana 7-Eleven speaks out
Rina Nakano reports from Santa Ana where a witness to a fatal shooting outside a Santa Ana 7-Eleven, an incident that's connected to a string of other robberies, talks about what happened to the 24-year-old victim, and how he likely saved the man's life.
Search continues for gunman wanted in connection with string of 7-Eleven robberies
Kara Finnstrom reports from Brea, where one of the two fatal victims was shot and killed by the suspect wanted in connection with a string of robberies and shootings that took place at several 7-Elevens on Monday.
Four shootings at 7-Eleven locations across Southland leave two dead, several wounded
Rina Nakano and Lauren Pozen combine for team coverage on several shootings that took place at 7-Eleven locations in Riverside, Santa Ana, Brea and La Habra early Monday morning, which left two people dead and several wounded.
Local business feeling the crunch of record high inflation
Michele Gile reports from Santa Ana where a local restaurant owner talks about how the cost of running his business has nearly doubled, though he's doing his best to keep from passing those prices on to his customers.
City of Santa Ana holds LGBTQ Pride flag ceremony in honor of Pride Month
Santa Ana city officials gathered Wednesday for a flag-raising ceremony outside of Santa Ana City Hall, where they raised a rainbow-colored flag in honor of Pride Month, which lasts through June.
Mater Dei High School reopens offices following threat investigation
Mater Dei High School officials opted to reopen offices and resume on-campus activities Thursday, just days after a "credible threat" prompted an investigation and forced students into online learning.
Santa Ana school, neighborhood evacuated after man armed with incendiary devices strikes three stude
CBS LA's Orange County reporter Michele Gile was live in Santa Ana, where she detailed the wild events of Monday morning, when a man drove his car onto the sidewalk near a school, striking three students. When authorities arrived on scene, they found the man was also armed with four incendiary devices and a knife, and had just been escorted from the school's campus moments earlier.
Mater Dei football players claims teammate sexually assaulted him; police investigating
Laurie Perez reports from Santa Ana where new allegations of sexual assault in Mater Dei's football program have emerged in a police report from last fall.
Help coming for Santa Ana businesses hurt by streetcar construction
Dozens of businesses have lost revenue after the construction of the new streetcar line closed parts of the historic Fourth Street and taken up valuable parking spaces.
Teen killed, cousin wounded in Santa Ana shooting
One of the victims was on the Century High School baseball team and had just finished a game.
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Morgan State University 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.
Westchester residents protest against proposed high-rise apartments
Councilmember Traci Park, who represents the area, said she has met with the group at least twice and is committed to collaborating with them to address the issues they've raised about the drafted plans.
Former Riverside Police Department spokesman arrested for possessing child porn
San Bernardino police have arrested a former public information officer in Redlands for child porn possession.
School district employee arrested for sexually assaulting students in Glendale
Police arrested a Glendale Unified School District employee for inappropriately touching two students at a local elementary school.
Suspect shot and killed by police near Disneyland
Police said the man was wanted for an alleged sexual assault.
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Pursuit suspect rams police cars, jumps embankment into oncoming traffic on 91 FWY
A calm pursuit took a wild turn Monday evening, when a stolen vehicle suspect rammed into patrol cars before jumping over an embankment onto the 91 Freeway.
Kevin McCarthy removed as House speaker in historic vote
Rep. Matt Gaetz led the rebellion against Kevin McCarthy after a last-minute deal was struck to avoid a government shutdown.
Large healthcare strike looms after Kaiser union workers' contract expires
The largest healthcare strike in the nation's history could start on Wednesday, impacting Southern California.
Morgan State University 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.
Westchester residents protest against proposed high-rise apartments
Councilmember Traci Park, who represents the area, said she has met with the group at least twice and is committed to collaborating with them to address the issues they've raised about the drafted plans.
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Westchester residents protest against proposed high-rise apartments
Councilmember Traci Park, who represents the area, said she has met with the group at least twice and is committed to collaborating with them to address the issues they've raised about the drafted plans.
School district employee arrested for sexually assaulting students in Glendale
Police arrested a Glendale Unified School District employee for inappropriately touching two students at a local elementary school.
"It is every parents' worst nightmare": Costa Mesa nanny convicted of molesting 16 boys
Matthew Antonio Zakrzewski, 30, of Costa Mesa, was arrested on May 17 by Laguna Beach Police as he deplaned from an international flight.
LA City Council moves closer to ban cashless retail businesses
Councilwoman Heather Hutt introduced the motion in August, saying many Angelenos, especially low-income residents, are denied access to credit or are unable to obtain bank accounts.
Search resumes in Lancaster aqueduct for 78-year-old man
The search continued Tuesday in the California Aqueduct in Lancaster for a missing 78-year-old man whose older brother was found dead in the waterway.
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Suspect shot and killed by police near Disneyland
Police said the man 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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Former Riverside Police Department spokesman arrested for possessing child porn
San Bernardino police have arrested a former public information officer in Redlands for child porn possession.
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 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.
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.
Powerball jackpot hits $1.2 billion after no winners Monday
Nobody hit the jackpot in Powerball's Monday drawing, raising the next jackpot to an estimated $1.2 billion for Wednesday.
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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.
Matt Gaetz moves to oust McCarthy as House speaker
Rep. Matt Gaetz introduced a motion to vacate the chair Monday, two days after Speaker Kevin McCarthy relied on Democrats to pass a short-term spending bill and avert a shutdown.
Trump's civil fraud trial begins in New York as both sides lay out case
Former President Donald Trump appeared in a Manhattan courtroom on Monday as the trial in his civil fraud case got underway.
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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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Bird tests positive for West Nile Virus in Ventura County
A bird in Ventura County tested positive for West Nile Virus Monday afternoon.
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.
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.
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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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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.
Ex-Dodger Trevor Bauer, woman who accused him of assault in 2021 settle legal dispute
Attorneys for former major league pitcher Trevor Bauer say he and a woman who accused him of beating and sexually assaulting her in 2021 have settled their legal dispute.
LeBron James says Bronny is doing well, working to play for USC this season after cardiac episode
LeBron James says his 18-year-old son is progressing in his rehabilitation from cardiac arrest in hopes of playing for the University of Southern California this season.
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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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Westchester homeowners protest against proposed high-rise apartments
On Tuesday, dozens of Westchester residents rallied against potential high-rise projects that officials have billed as one of the only ways to address California's housing crisis. Laurie Perez reports.
Dignity Health Sports Park | Look At This!
In this episode of Look At This, Desmond Shaw flies to Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson.
Tourists react to deadly police shooting near Disneyland
Tourists visiting the happiest place on earth were astonished when they learned about a fatal shooting blocks away from Disneyland. Lesley Marin reports.
Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers prepare for a potential strike
On Tuesday, the eve of the strike, the healthcare company said they had struck several agreements with the unions. Nicole Comstock reports.
Kevin McCarthy becomes the first Speaker of the House to ousted
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted from his leadership position in a historic vote on Tuesday after a far-right revolt over his reliance on Democrats to pass funding to avert a government shutdown. Joy Benedict reports.
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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.
