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Tired from your Thanksgiving feast? You're not alone. But is it the tryptophan in turkey that leads to our food comas? Here's what experts say.
Can cats and dogs eat turkey and other Thanksgiving foods? Here's what experts say about what is safe and not.
Need to shop on Thanksgiving? Here's what stores, restaurants, and other businesses are open and closed on Turkey Day.
Why is Thanksgiving traditionally associated with turkey and other specific foods? We asked a history expert why we eat what we do on the holiday.
The iconic balloons and marching bands had to veer around the demonstrators, but it did not stop the 97-year-old annual tradition from going on.
As you plan your Thanksgiving menu, there are ways to save money and still provide a delicious holiday meal for family and friends.
It's an ongoing debate that probably won't be settled this season about which is the best post-turkey pie: pumpkin or sweet potato?
Many of us have a refrigerator full of leftovers that we can't wait to sink our teeth into. Experts say don't forget about food safety.
The Laugh Factory served more than 1,000 meals on Thursday during its annual Thanksgiving celebration.
The Bidens, along with their two-year-old grandson Beau, visited firefighters at a Nantucket Firehouse to thank them for their hard work.
Most retailers are closing their brick-and-mortar stores on Thursday, but there are some options for last-minute shopping.
Millions have lined the 2.5-mile route through Manhattan to catch a glimpse of the floats, balloons and performers.
Black Friday used to be just one day of the year. But now, in some stores, it lasts for a whole week.
Beginning Wednesday, the California Highway Patrol will be out in force on freeways for the Thanksgiving holiday.
The Los Angeles Reinvestment Foundation began its annual turkey giveaway Tuesday morning.
For the second time, the president played his part in the 75-year tradition of issuing a presidential pardon to keep a pair of turkeys off the holiday dinner table.
If you think it's work putting on a feast for your family, just imagine cooking to feed thousands of people.
Inflation is driving up prices at grocery stores, and fewer donations are impacting food banks.
Thanksgiving is just days away, and some of you may have to travel with food. There are some rules you'll need to follow if you plan to fly.
Five hundred local families will get to do Thanksgiving properly thanks to the generosity of "Operation Gobble."
Annual holiday feast is likely to see sharply higher prices for turkey and other traditional food items.
With just nine days before his big Thanksgiving feast, Frank Garcia was stretching his budget to secure 400 more turkeys. Michele Gile shows us how Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley stepped in to save this holiday celebration.
The price of poultry has been steadily rising after a bird flu killed millions of turkey. Michele Gile reports.
San Bernardino County District Attorney Jason Anderson is expected to announce criminal charges Wednesday against a man suspected of leading authorities on a pursuit that left a deputy dead and an innocent driver injured in Victorville.
The University of California announced that it would implement a hiring freeze and other cost-saving measures throughout the 10-campus system, amid potential cuts to funding.
Police arrived at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Orange County Airport and located a woman who had ingested an unknown substance, and then allegedly stabbed her son multiple times.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has identified a 41-year-old man as the suspect in the murder of a father in Arcadia.
One person is in custody after a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department pursuit ended in a crash in Temple City.
San Bernardino County District Attorney Jason Anderson is expected to announce criminal charges Wednesday against a man suspected of leading authorities on a pursuit that left a deputy dead and an innocent driver injured in Victorville.
The University of California announced that it would implement a hiring freeze and other cost-saving measures throughout the 10-campus system, amid potential cuts to funding.
Police arrived at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Orange County Airport and located a woman who had ingested an unknown substance, and then allegedly stabbed her son multiple times.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has identified a 41-year-old man as the suspect in the murder of a father in Arcadia.
One person is in custody after a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department pursuit ended in a crash in Temple City.
San Bernardino County District Attorney Jason Anderson is expected to announce criminal charges Wednesday against a man suspected of leading authorities on a pursuit that left a deputy dead and an innocent driver injured in Victorville.
Police arrived at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Orange County Airport and located a woman who had ingested an unknown substance, and then allegedly stabbed her son multiple times.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has identified a 41-year-old man as the suspect in the murder of a father in Arcadia.
One person is in custody after a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department pursuit ended in a crash in Temple City.
Suspects doused Buchanan and his vehicle with an accelerant and then set him on fire before getting back into their vehicle and fleeing the scene.
Police arrived at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Orange County Airport and located a woman who had ingested an unknown substance, and then allegedly stabbed her son multiple times.
Investigators say that the man's car was tracked to Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula just hours after he fired a shot at an off-duty Irvine Police Department officer.
Investigators are searching for the man who stabbed and Orange County deputy while they were patrolling in San Clemente on Tuesday.
The 58-year-old man allegedly threw a cat with a broken jaw and concussion into a Mission Viejo dumpster.
Investigators say that the car lost it's Honda emblem at the scene and that it likely suffered severe front-end damage and windshield damage in the collision.
Deputy Hector Cuevas Jr., a beloved member of the San Bernardino County community, was remembered at a vigil the day after he died while pursuing a stolen car suspect through Victorville.
Investigators say that the man's car was tracked to Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula just hours after he fired a shot at an off-duty Irvine Police Department officer.
Deputies say that the incident is likely related to domestic violence.
They were arrested at a motel in Orange County hours after stealing about $50,000 worth of tools from a business in Temecula last week.
Friends of Big Bear Valley says that one of Jackie and Shadow's three eaglets that recently hatched has died.
An investigation has found that hundreds of fire hydrants spanning throughout Los Angeles may be in need of repair despite being flagged by firefighters for maintenance as far back as a year ago. Ross Palombo reports.
CBS News Investigative Reporter Julie Watts takes a deep dive into the secrets inside California's FAIR Plan, which is typically intended for people who can't get coverage elsewhere. Now, after Los Angeles' devastating wildfires in January, those people are expected to foot the bill.
A KCAL News investigation has found a troubling connection between the county's homeless population and a growing amount of fire-related incidents in recent years.
A KCAL News investigation found more than 1,300 fire hydrants need maintenance across LA. Ross Palombo reports.
Starbucks will replace its plastic cups at select locations in California and several other states.
Census data analyzed by CBS News found that about 21% of residents in the Eaton Fire zone and about 26% impacted by the Palisades Fire are over 65.
Carl Erik Rinsch, known for directing the film "47 Ronin," is charged with wire fraud and money laundering for allegedly spending millions meant to fund a Netflix sci-fi series.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw five strong innings, Shohei Ohtani had two hits and scored twice and the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 4-1 in Major League Baseball's season opener at the Tokyo Dome.
Mats Zuccarello scored the tiebreaking power-play goal with 4:38 left and the Minnesota Wild beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-1.
Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams joined Crew 9 commander Nick Hague and cosmonaut Alexander Gorbunov for their long-awaited return to Earth.
The University of California announced that it would implement a hiring freeze and other cost-saving measures throughout the 10-campus system, amid potential cuts to funding.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a warning Tuesday following reports of people impersonating Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents along with other scams targeting immigrants.
President Trump's extraordinary order is breathtaking in its scope and has little precedent in U.S. history.
The Senate on Friday passed a Republican-led stopgap measure to keep the government funded ahead of a midnight deadline.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is seeking a $3.4 billion loan from the general fund to help a shortfall in the state Medi-Cal healthcare program.
Grocery giant Albertsons will pay nearly $4 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of overcharging customers at hundreds of Albertsons, Safeway and Vons supermarkets.
A federal judge has blocked a new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes.
Californians with iPhones and Apple Watches will now be able to store digital versions of their driver's licenses and identification cards on their devices, state officials announced.
The authorization comes after a week-long voting period for the more than 6,000 Food4Less workers represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers Local union.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Pope Francis had a peaceful night with no crises after a bronchial crisis prompted a worsening of his health.
No states mandate that students receive the COVID-19 vaccine, though other vaccine requirements remain in place.
Pertussis cases are on the rise again, after a dip following the winter holidays.
The CDC says respiratory illness is now "very high" nationwide.
Health experts say the website purge could result in deaths.
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has announced it will be closing approximately 500 stores nationwide, almost a year after filing for bankruptcy.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Democratic philanthropist George Soros and actor-director Denzel Washington were awarded the nation's highest civilian honor.
Insurance companies in California will have to offer coverage to homeowners in wildfire-prone areas under a new state regulation that was announced Monday.
The lawsuit contends that multiple food truck operators have created constant nuisance outside of the store in the form of congestion, trash generation and rudeness to store employees.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that the state would renew a rebate program for electric vehicles if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the current federal tax credit.
Kawhi Leonard scored 33 points and the Los Angeles Clippers handed the East-leading Cleveland Cavaliers their second straight loss, 132-119.
Mikael Granlund's second goal of the game 2:32 into overtime gave him 600 career points and lifted the Dallas Stars to a 4-3 come-from-behind win over the Anaheim Ducks.
Inside linebacker Nate Landman agreed to a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Rams.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw five strong innings, Shohei Ohtani had two hits and scored twice and the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 4-1 in Major League Baseball's season opener at the Tokyo Dome.
The Dodgers will take on the Chicago Cubs in Tokyo, Japan to officially start the 2025 MLB Season.
Gal Gadot, who starred in "Wonder Woman" and "Fast and Furious" movies, was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, but not before the ceremony was briefly disrupted by dueling protests over the war in the Middle East.
Carl Erik Rinsch, known for directing the film "47 Ronin," is charged with wire fraud and money laundering for allegedly spending millions meant to fund a Netflix sci-fi series.
D'Wayne Wiggins, Oakland musician and a founding member of the soul/R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné! died Friday morning at age 64, the group announced on its Instagram page.
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home last week in a gated community in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Los Angeles Fire Department firefighters were honored on stage at the Oscars ceremony on Sunday, met with a standing ovation from some of Hollywood's biggest names.
Santa Ana homicide detectives are investigating the death of an 11-year-old boy after the boy's mother called 911, admitting to the alleged killing.
Loved ones gathered at a memorial in Victorville for Deputy Hector Cuevas Jr. Wednesday morning, set up at the site of the crash that killed him while authorities say he was in pursuit of stolen vehicle suspect Ryan Dwayne Turner Jr., who is expected to face criminal charges.
Emily Longeretta, Senior TV features editor at Variety, discusses the latest news in the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni lawsuit along with Jason Issacs from “White Lotus.”
Bita Milanian, Iranian American community organizer, joins KCAL News anchors to share some ways to celebrate Nowruz, which is the Persian New Year. Milanian explains how the new year is a symbol of rebirth and new beginnings.
Meteorologist Evelyn Taft heads to Pedlow Field Skate Park in Encino to highlight The Free Skate Foundation, a non-profit that offers free skateboarding lessons for youth across LA County. https://freeskatefoundation.org/
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
KCAL News Anchor and three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died.
Los Angeles comes out to celebrate the Boys in Blue two days after winning the 2024 World Series.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions after defeating the New York Yankees in game 5.
