Starbucks workers across US strike on 'Red Cup Day'
Starbucks employees at more than 100 stores in the United States went on strike Thursday in what's being called the "Red Cup Rebellion."
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Three Starbucks employees hospitalized after hazmat incident in San Juan Capistrano
Four employees at a San Juan Capistrano Starbucks received attention from paramedics. Three of the people were hospitalized for a follow up, according to the Orange County Fire Authority.
Local Starbucks workers join strike over company's labor practices
Local Starbucks workers joined the strike against the company's allegedly unfair labor practices for stores who have yet to unionize.
Rising crime impacting LA-area businesses
Jake Reiner reports from Hollywood where many residents aren't surprised at the news that several Starbucks locations, including the one at Hollywood and Vine, are closing due to safety concerns.
Starbucks to close 6 LA stores due to employee safety concerns
Starbucks is shutting down 16 of its stores, six of which are in Los Angeles, over employee safety concerns.
Little Tokyo Starbucks could be first to unionize in Southern California
Results of a recent union vote come in Monday. Suzanne Marques reports.
Two SoCal location Starbucks unionize
The two stores — one located in Long Beach, and the second in Lakewood — voted almost unanimously to join two locations in Santa Cruz, as the first with unionized Starbucks workers in the state.
Starbucks workers at Long Beach stores to hold union vote
They would be the first Starbucks stores in Southern California to unionize.
Starbucks workers at Long Beach stores to hold unionization vote
Employees at two Starbucks stores in Long Beach will begin voting this week on whether to unionize. Kara Finnstrom reports.
Starbucks to ban "forever" chemicals from food packaging
Starbucks became the latest company to ban the use of "forever" chemicals from their food packaging, the toxic chemicals are called PFAs and are found in many different products. They are often linked to different health concerns like cancer - and there may even be a link to COVID.
Police Arrest Possible Murder Suspect Following Pursuit, Assault of Woman Walking Dogs
A wild pursuit ended in arrest Sunday evening after a possible murder suspect, who had previously led authorities on a high-speed pursuit through Los Angeles, fled from his vehicle on foot after driving into a cul-de-sac. As he fled, the suspect could be seen assaulting a woman in the area who was walking her dogs.
Man Shot To Death In Starbucks Drive-Thru In Exposition Park Was Recently Married, Wife Was In Car
The victim's sister also worked at the same Starbucks, but was not there at the time.
San Diego Woman Sues GoFundMe Campaign Creator Over Starbucks Barista Fundraiser
The controversy sparked last June when a barista named Lenin asked customer and plaintiff Amber Giles to wear a mask in the store. She refused and left.
Starbucks Offering Free Coffee To Front-Line Workers Throughout December
Front-line workers will receive a free tall brewed hot or iced coffee through Dec. 31.
Starbucks Opens New Community Store In Watts Thursday
It is only the second such Starbucks community store in the L.A. area.
Starbucks To Require Face Coverings For Customers Beginning July 15
Starbucks will require customers to wear a facial covering in any company-owned stores starting July 15.
Starbucks Employee Working On USC Campus Tests Positive For COVID-19
An employee working at the Starbucks on the University of Southern California's campus has tested positive for COVID-19.
'You Don't Deface Something On Behalf Of Someone Else': Protester Speaks Out After Confronting Taggers At LA Demonstration
In the video posted to social media, activist Courtney Nichole can be heard screaming at two women dressed in black to stop vandalizing businesses, saying that the protest was peaceful and their actions were not helping the movement.
Coronavirus: Starbucks Offering Free Coffee To First Responders, Healthcare Workers
The company says it will give free coffee to those who are on the frontlines of the coronavirus outbreak — doctors, nurses, hospital staff, police officers and firefighters.
Starbucks Closes Cafes, Moves To Drive-Thru Only Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
The company will also continue to pay its U.S. employees for the next 30 days, even if they choose to stay home, according to the press release.
Starbucks Adopts 'To Go' Model In US And Canada, Will Close Some Locations
Starbucks will temporarily adopt a 'to go' model and close or reduce hours near coronavirus outbreak clusters.
Starbucks Offering 'Catastrophe Pay' For Employees Forced To Miss Time For Coronavirus
An employee who is diagnosed or exposed to COVID-19 will receive up to 14 days of full sick pay.
Starbucks Will No Longer Serve Coffee In Personal Mugs Due To Coronavirus Fears
The coffee giant says they will continue to offer the 10-cent discount for anyone who brings in their personal mug or asks to consume their coffee or food in store.
Controversy Brewing After 2 Riverside Deputies Say They Were Refused Service At Starbucks
Controversy was brewing Friday at a Riverside Starbucks where witnesses said two deputies were ignored by employees at the store, but was it because of the badge they wore?
Measles Confirmed In LA County Resident, 19th Case This Year
Health officials have confirmed another case of measles in a resident connected to another recent case in Los Angeles County.
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2.9 magnitude earthquake strikes near Sylmar
Did you feel it? The 2.9 magnitude quake hit at around 4:11 p.m. at a depth of 0.9 kilometers — nearly half a mile.
Second person charged in Huntington Beach fatal shooting in December
Jermaine Anthony Bell, 39, and Tyrell Avion Lee, 33, have now both been charged with the murder of 31-year-old Los Angeles resident Jimmy Sengpaseauth.
OC high school athlete gets a D1 scholarship for wheelchair tennis
Landon Sachs, 17, is the first student athlete in Orange County to get a D1 scholarship for wheelchair tennis.
Cyclist dies after being hit by car, stabbed on PCH in Dana Point
According to authorities, the driver intentionally struck the cyclist before exiting their vehicle and stabbing them.
Hall of Fame NFL executive, former Chargers GM Bobby Beathard dies at 86
Bobby Beathard, who helped architect four Super Bowl-winning teams during his career, was General Manager of the Chargers when they first arrived in San Diego, staying with the team from 1990 to 2000.
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2.9 magnitude earthquake strikes near Sylmar
Did you feel it? The 2.9 magnitude quake hit at around 4:11 p.m. at a depth of 0.9 kilometers — nearly half a mile.
Second person charged in Huntington Beach fatal shooting in December
Jermaine Anthony Bell, 39, and Tyrell Avion Lee, 33, have now both been charged with the murder of 31-year-old Los Angeles resident Jimmy Sengpaseauth.
OC high school athlete gets a D1 scholarship for wheelchair tennis
Landon Sachs, 17, is the first student athlete in Orange County to get a D1 scholarship for wheelchair tennis.
Cyclist dies after being hit by car, stabbed on PCH in Dana Point
According to authorities, the driver intentionally struck the cyclist before exiting their vehicle and stabbing them.
Hall of Fame NFL executive, former Chargers GM Bobby Beathard dies at 86
Bobby Beathard, who helped architect four Super Bowl-winning teams during his career, was General Manager of the Chargers when they first arrived in San Diego, staying with the team from 1990 to 2000.
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2.9 magnitude earthquake strikes near Sylmar
Did you feel it? The 2.9 magnitude quake hit at around 4:11 p.m. at a depth of 0.9 kilometers — nearly half a mile.
Second person charged in Huntington Beach fatal shooting in December
Jermaine Anthony Bell, 39, and Tyrell Avion Lee, 33, have now both been charged with the murder of 31-year-old Los Angeles resident Jimmy Sengpaseauth.
Crescenta Valley High School evacuated after suspicious person enters campus; suspect arrested
The suspicious person, wearing dark-colored clothing and carrying a large duffel bag, was spotted on campus, causing school officials to place the campus on lockdown.
Whitney Houston Hotel comes to Hollywood
The W Hotel in Hollywood is turning into the "Whitney Houston Hotel" to honor the singer's life and career during Grammy week.
Human trafficking task force announces rescues, arrests
Hundreds of people have been arrested and many victims have been rescued in a human-trafficking task force effort across California. KCAL News Reporter Kara Finnstrom has the story in Elysian Park with more on "Operation Reclaim and Rebuild."
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OC high school athlete gets a D1 scholarship for wheelchair tennis
Landon Sachs, 17, is the first student athlete in Orange County to get a D1 scholarship for wheelchair tennis.
Cyclist dies after being hit by car, stabbed on PCH in Dana Point
According to authorities, the driver intentionally struck the cyclist before exiting their vehicle and stabbing them.
How to save money on your gas bill during this unprecedented hike
After an unprecedented hike in natural gas prices, SoCal Gas is promising millions of customers that their bills will be cheaper next month. While relief from the astronomically high prices may be coming soon, here are some ways to reduce your utility bill.
Costa Mesa police launch investigation into alleged racial profiling
The Costa Mesa police chief launched an investigation into a traffic stop after a San Diego man alleged he was racially profiled.
Vigil held for Elliot Blair, Orange County public defender found dead in Mexico
They gathered at the Plaza Square in Old Towne Orange to pay their respects to Blair, but also to continue their determined search for answers into the truth behind his death.
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Irwindale hit-and-run: Pedestrian killed on Live Oak, suspect arrested
A Pomona woman suspected of leaving the scene of a traffic fatality in Irwindale Tuesday night was arrested Wednesday morning on hit-and-run charges.
How to save money on your gas bill during this unprecedented hike
After an unprecedented hike in natural gas prices, SoCal Gas is promising millions of customers that their bills will be cheaper next month. While relief from the astronomically high prices may be coming soon, here are some ways to reduce your utility bill.
Ontario homicides: 3 adults found dead in Ramona Place house
Sheriff's deputies found three dead adults in a house in Ontario on Ramona Place Monday night. A homicide investigation was in progress Tuesday.
Stop hiking up Mount Baldy. It's dangerous.
Authorities are working with legislators to limit access to the highest peak of the San Gabriel Mountains after deputies saved another hiker from Mount Baldy.
Powerball lottery ticket worth nearly $4 million sold in Fontana
The ticket, worth $3.98 million, was sold at the ARCO ampm store located in the 16100 block of Slover Avenue.
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KCAL News Investigates: Millions in LAUSD sanitizer goes to waste
More than a million dollars' worth of hand sanitizer purchased by the LAUSD to keep kids safe had to be disposed of because it's expiring. The issue was discovered by KCAL News Investigative Reporter David Goldstein.
KCAL News investigates: Illegal trash dumping downtown
Our KCAL News investigation reveals how business owners downtown were using the homeless to avoid trash pickup fees. Downtown business owners say the city hasn't been doing anything to try to stop it.
California wage theft: Is the state following its own rules?
In a KCAL News investigation: What is owed, what employers are accused of doing, and how the state itself may have broken the law by letting this go on for far too long. Senior Reporter Ross Palombo has the shocking data and details.
Handcuffs in the hallways: Law enforcement in schools
In one school year, police arrested hundreds of elementary and middle school students in California. The state is above average when it comes to the chances of police arresting Black and Hispanic students, as well as students with disabilities.
EBT fraud sees nearly 4,000% increase in 2022
In 2021, the California Department of Social Services paid roughly $92,000 in fraud claims. By that time in 2022, they had already paid almost $3.8 million.
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A look at the new AP curriculum for African American Studies
The course was first announced last August but the final framework was released on Wednesday.
Beyoncé announces Renaissance world tour
The star announced dozens of tour dates around the world this year. Here's what we know so far.
Ceremony held for Tyre Nichols at site of final MLK speech
King spoke about the difficult days ahead during the civil rights movement – but the "promised land" on the horizon. Nichols' stepfather, Rodney Wells, also spoke about the "fight ahead of us" to achieve justice.
No documents with classified markings found at Biden's Rehoboth home, lawyer says
President Biden "agreed to cooperate" with the FBI search at his Delaware vacation home, his personal attorney said.
Oregon torture suspect dead of self-inflicted gunshot wound, police say
Benjamin Obadiah Foster was wanted by police after, they say, a woman was found unconscious, bound and near death in Grants Pass, Oregon, last week.
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California seeks new gun restrictions following shootings
California could soon ban people from carrying guns in nearly all public places as Gov. Gavin Newsom and his allies in the state Legislature seek to test the limits of the U.S. Supreme Court's new conservative majority in the aftermath of six mass shootings last month that left 29 people dead.
A look at the new AP curriculum for African American Studies
The course was first announced last August but the final framework was released on Wednesday.
No documents with classified markings found at Biden's Rehoboth home, lawyer says
President Biden "agreed to cooperate" with the FBI search at his Delaware vacation home, his personal attorney said.
Video of Trump deposition in N.Y. fraud probe shows him taking the Fifth
Exclusive: CBS News obtained video of a portion of the deposition, which includes Trump saying, "Anyone in my position not taking the Fifth Amendment would be a fool."
Rep. George Santos tells colleagues he won't serve on House committees
Santos made the announcement in a closed-door meeting of the House GOP conference.
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Homeowners hot under the collar over higher heating bills
From a hundred dollars a month, to $400 -- local homeowners are hot under the collar over a recent spike in their gas bills.
On Your Side: Prevent hack attacks on your 'smart home' devices
One recent study found that smart homes can experience up to 12,000 hack attempts per week. And most people don't even know it's happening.
How many jobs do you need to pay rent in L.A.?
It's no secret that Southern California housing is not cheap. But how many jobs do you need to afford rent? Real estate website Zillow crunched the numbers -- and they are startling. Joy Benedict takes an exclusive look.
On Your Side: Middle Class Tax Refund fraud
More than $9 billion has been paid out to Californians in the form of the Middle Class Tax Refund. But thieves are cashing in too.
Tech Talk: Cool gadgets for family pets
Jessica Naziri rounded up the most notable pet tech products aimed at making pet-owning easier and that you can currently buy.
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Biden administration plans to end COVID-19 emergency declarations May 11
Former President Trump first declared a national emergency on March 13, 2020.
Go-To Girlfriend: Coolest LA and OC brands you need to know about
The Go-To Girlfriend Lifestyle Expert Sadie Murray has the coolest L.A. and Orange County based brands you need to know about!
Sustainable shopping: Avoiding plastic, reducing waste
KCAL News Anchor Marci Gonzalez got a chance to see how some local stores are reimagining the way we shop.
Go-To Girlfriend: Social media 'must-haves'
Do you ever fall into the rabbit hole of social media marketing? They pop up all the time. And many get hooked on buying the products. But are they any good? Lifestyle expert and "Go-To Girlfriend" Sadie Murray is back with trending must-haves worth the hype!
Dawn's Corner: Winter health and wellness
It's the middle of January and some people may already be struggling to keep up with those New Year's resolutions. Beauty and lifestyle expert Dawn McCarthy has products to keep you healthy this winter.
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Regal theater locations shutting down: 6 in SoCal to close
Thirty-nine Regal movie theaters, including three in Los Angeles and Orange counties, will close as the chain's parent company goes through bankruptcy.
Vivienne Westwood, fashion designer and style icon, dies at 81
British fashion designer and style icon Vivienne Westwood has died aged 81, according to an official statement from her eponymous company.
3M plans to end manufacturing and use of PFAS by end of 2025
St. Paul-based 3M announced Tuesday that the company will stop the manufacturing and use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances - also known as "forever chemicals" - by the end of 2025.
EPA to consider tougher locomotive emissions rules
The Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday it will consider adopting stricter rules on locomotive emissions in response to concerns by California regulators.
Twitter slashes its staff as Musk era takes hold on platform
On Friday, Twitter laid off 7,500 workers, about 50% of its staff, just days after Elon Musk began his tenure as its new owner.
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Hall of Fame NFL executive, former Chargers GM Bobby Beathard dies at 86
Bobby Beathard, who helped architect four Super Bowl-winning teams during his career, was General Manager of the Chargers when they first arrived in San Diego, staying with the team from 1990 to 2000.
Tom Brady announces his retirement
Famed NFL Quarterback Tom Brady announced his retirement via Twitter Wednesday morning.
Leonard, Powell lead Clippers past Bulls, 108-103
Kawhi Leonard scored 33 points and Norman Powell added 27 to help the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Chicago Bulls 108-103 on Tuesday night.
James has triple-double, leads Lakers past Knicks in OT
LeBron James moved within 89 points of breaking the NBA's career scoring record and climbed into fourth place on the assists list, finishing with a triple-double in his return to Madison Square Garden as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the New York Knicks 129-123 on Tuesday night.
Hurricanes rally past Kings in OT
Sebastian Aho scored on a power play with 53.8 seconds left in overtime and the Carolina Hurricanes claimed another comeback win, beating the Los Angeles Kings 5-4 on Tuesday night.
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Beyoncé announces Renaissance world tour
The star announced dozens of tour dates around the world this year. Here's what we know so far.
"Dr. Phil" is coming to an end after 21 seasons
After 21 years of hosting his show, Phil McGraw wants to seek new opportunities to "help restore a clarity of purpose" as he has "grave concerns for the American family."
Andrea Riseborough to keep Oscar nomination, Academy says
At issue is the way Riseborough's candidacy was promoted for a movie which has so far grossed a little over $27,000 at the box office.
Alec Baldwin formally charged with involuntary manslaughter
Similar charges were formally filed against the film's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed.
"Laverne & Shirley" actor Cindy Williams dies at 75
Cindy Williams, who played Shirley opposite Penny Marshall's Laverne on the popular sitcom "Laverne & Shirley," has died, her family said Monday.
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Police searching for woman who stole puppy, assaulted shop owner in Bell Gardens
Surveillance footage released by Bell Gardens PD on Wednesday shows the woman attacking a pet shop owner who she allegedly stole a puppy on Monday.
Crescenta Valley High School evacuated after suspicious person seen on campus
Crescenta Valley High School was evacuated on Wednesday after a suspicious person carrying a large duffle bag was seen on campus. After several hours of investigation, authorities reportedly arrested a man fitting the description at a nearby coffee shop. Rina Nakano reports.
Stolen truck crashes into car, killing 2 in Panorama City
A police pursuit ended in Panorama City Tuesday night when the suspect driving a stolen pickup truck crashed into a sedan, killing two occupants inside the car.
OC high school athlete gets a D1 scholarship for wheelchair tennis
Landon Sachs, of JSerra Catholic High School makes local history as the first in OC to get a D1 scholarship for wheelchair tennis.
2.9 magnitude earthquake strikes near Sylmar
According to the United States Geological Survey, a 2.9 magnitude earthquake struck near Sylmar just after 4 p.m. on Wednesday.
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The victims of the Monterey Park mass shooting
The men and women killed during the tragic Monterey Park mass shooting left behind sons, daughters and friends, all of whom continue to grieve their loved ones.
CHiPs For Kids 2022 Events
Photos from our CHiPs For Kids toy drive live broadcasts and events
Britain's royal line of succession
Immediately upon the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, her eldest son, Prince Charles, became the new king. Here is a look at who else is in line.
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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.
