Post-turkey pie debate: Sweet potato, or pumpkin?
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?
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Thanksgiving leftovers: Don't forget about food safety
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.
Laugh Factory in Hollywood serves dinner to people in need
The Laugh Factory served more than 1,000 meals on Thursday during its annual Thanksgiving celebration.
Biden talks stricter gun laws during Thanksgiving trek to Nantucket
The Bidens, along with their two-year-old grandson Beau, visited firefighters at a Nantucket Firehouse to thank them for their hard work.
Which stores are open and closed on Thanksgiving Day
Most retailers are closing their brick-and-mortar stores on Thursday, but there are some options for last-minute shopping.
New York's Thanksgiving Day Parade returns without COVID restrictions
Millions have lined the 2.5-mile route through Manhattan to catch a glimpse of the floats, balloons and performers.
Black Friday stretching into entire shopping week
Black Friday used to be just one day of the year. But now, in some stores, it lasts for a whole week.
CHP announces increased Thanksgiving holiday patrols
Beginning Wednesday, the California Highway Patrol will be out in force on freeways for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Annual turkey giveaway underway in South Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Reinvestment Foundation began its annual turkey giveaway Tuesday morning.
Biden opens holidays, pardoning turkeys Chocolate and Chip
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.
Union Rescue Mission deep-frying 300 turkeys for Skid Row feast
If you think it's work putting on a feast for your family, just imagine cooking to feed thousands of people.
Inflation driving Thanksgiving prices up, donations down
Inflation is driving up prices at grocery stores, and fewer donations are impacting food banks.
Traveling with turkey? TSA gives guidance for flying with food
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.
Operation Gobble: Meal boxes, gift cards for needy families
Five hundred local families will get to do Thanksgiving properly thanks to the generosity of "Operation Gobble."
Here's how much more Thanksgiving dinner will cost this year
Annual holiday feast is likely to see sharply higher prices for turkey and other traditional food items.
Supervisor Katrina Foley steps in to save Thanksgiving feast
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.
Turkey prices rising but not because of inflation
The price of poultry has been steadily rising after a bird flu killed millions of turkey. Michele Gile reports.
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Trump supporters rally in Huntington Beach; 1 injured and 1 arrested during altercation
At a rally in Huntington Beach, one person was arrested and another injured after being hit in the head with a skateboard during some sort of altercation.
13-year-old who lost leg during hit-and-run in Boyle Heights speaks out
Josh Mora was walking across the street when he was hit by a man riding a black motorcycle Thursday afternoon at around 3:30 p.m. The incident cause him to lose his left leg and suffer other severe injuries, but still, the 13-year-old holds high hopes of making it to the NBA.
"Welcome Aboard!;" After three year hiatus, Queen Mary reopens in Long Beach
After three years of having her doors closed to the public, the beloved Queen Mary in Long Beach finally welcomed visitors aboard on Saturday.
Draisaitl scores 3, Oilers beat Ducks 6-0, get playoff berth
Leon Draisaitl scored three goals, Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Anaheim Ducks 6-0 to clinch their fourth straight playoff berth.
Shooting at Lancaster house party leaves one dead, one in critical condition
The shooting happened just before 1:30 a.m. at a house in the 44000 block of Cerisa Street, where deputies arrived to find one man dead and another in critical condition following the shooting.
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1 dead, 3 hospitalized after drug deal gone wrong leads to shootout in Trader Joes parking lot in West Hills
The shooting occurred at around 3:45 p.m., when an unknown gunman opened fire in a parking lot in the 22800 block fo Vanowen Street.
Trump faces felony charge, source says
The charges stem from alleged hush money paid to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
Suspect killed during shootout with police on 10 Freeway identified
Jose Gonzales Morales, 30, was identified as the man who was killed during a shootout with Monterey Park police on the I-10 Freeway Friday morning in City Terrace.
13-year-old who lost leg during hit-and-run in Boyle Heights speaks out
Josh Mora was walking across the street when he was hit by a man riding a black motorcycle Thursday afternoon at around 3:30 p.m. The incident cause him to lose his left leg and suffer other severe injuries, but still, the 13-year-old holds high hopes of making it to the NBA.
Trump supporters rally in Huntington Beach; 1 injured and 1 arrested during altercation
At a rally in Huntington Beach, one person was arrested and another injured after being hit in the head with a skateboard during some sort of altercation.
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"Welcome Aboard!;" After three year hiatus, Queen Mary reopens in Long Beach
After three years of having her doors closed to the public, the beloved Queen Mary in Long Beach finally welcomed visitors aboard on Saturday.
Shooting at Lancaster house party leaves one dead, one in critical condition
The shooting happened just before 1:30 a.m. at a house in the 44000 block of Cerisa Street, where deputies arrived to find one man dead and another in critical condition following the shooting.
Body washes ashore San Gabriel River in Pico Rivera; homicide investigation underway
The body was discovered at around 2:50 p.m., in the portion of the river nearest Washington Boulevard and Slauson Avenue.
Man killed during drive-by shooting in Boyle Heights
The victim, a 31-year-old man, was shot while standing outside of a house in the 27000 block of Wabash Avenue early Saturday morning.
Authorities investigating fatal shooting in Willowbrook
Deputies were dispatched to the 11700 block of Holmes Avenue at around noon Saturday, where they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound.
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Anaheim family seeking return of stolen urn containing son's ashes
An Anaheim family is offering a $5k reward for the return of an urn stolen from their porch, which contained the ashes of their son's remains.
Man arrested for sexually assaulting children on three separate occasions in Irvine
Christopher Eduard, 53, was being held without bail after he was accused of groping two children in 2021 and a third last week at a library in Irvine.
Orange County girl hailed as hero after saving duck shot through head with arrow
A 10-year-old Silverado Canyon girl lured the duck into her care by using her pancake breakfast over the weekend. She was able to keep it just long enough for animal control officers to safely retrieve the injured mallard and take it to the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center in Huntington Beach.
On Your Side: Restaurant trend of 'ghost kitchens'
The gourmet grilled cheese you order from a new eatery or pop-up kitchen might actually be from your neighborhood Denny's restaurant.
5 homes evacuated after car crash causes gas leak in Laguna Beach
Crews evacuated five homes in Laguna Beach after a car crashed into a gas meter, causing it to leak.
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On Your Side: Restaurant trend of 'ghost kitchens'
The gourmet grilled cheese you order from a new eatery or pop-up kitchen might actually be from your neighborhood Denny's restaurant.
Mojave train crash: Union Pacific says no crew was inside cab during derailment
San Bernardino Fire said they responded to the cargo train derailment in a remote area of Kelso.
2 killed in helicopter crash near Perris identified
Two Murrieta residents killed in a plane crash have been identified.
2 killed in Hemet helicopter crash; Pilot delivered organs in spare time, family says
A helicopter crashed Friday around 12:40 p.m. in Riverside County at the base of hills in Lakeview, leaving two people dead.
Yucaipa couple arrested for allegedly crashing cars for insurance payout; posted videos to Youtube
The Yucaipa couple allegedly had their child in the car during many of the allegedly intentional collisions.
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Downtown Rebound: Pandemic business recovery in Los Angeles
The COVID crisis shut down the entire country including California, hitting downtowns nationwide including Los Angeles. Now new data is giving us a clearer picture of the past and a new view of how far we've come in L.A.'s "downtown rebound."
Marijuana and driving: California lacks legal THC limit
It's been seven years since California legalized marijuana for adults. But the state still has no legal limit on how much is too much before you get behind the wheel of a car.
L.A. homeless count: Numbers questioned due to app problems
There are new questions about the accuracy of this year's Los Angeles homeless count. It was just completed last month, but some volunteers are telling KCAL News about problems trying to report the numbers.
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.
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.
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San Diego State hits buzzer-beater to reach title game, will face UConn
San Diego State erased a 14-point second-half deficit to reach its first-ever national championship game.
Trump faces felony charge, source says
The charges stem from alleged hush money paid to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
CDC says multi-state salmonella outbreak that hospitalized 3 is linked to flour
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have warned people not to eat raw cookie dough while the investigation continues.
At least 26 dead, dozens more injured as tornadoes hit across the U.S.
The monster storm spawned deadly tornadoes that shredded homes and shopping centers in Arkansas, and collapsed a theater roof during a heavy metal concert in Illinois.
One killed, dozens hurt when theatre roof collapses in Illinois
Belvidere Police Chief Shane Woody described the scene after the collapse as "chaos, absolute chaos."
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Trump supporters rally in Huntington Beach; 1 injured and 1 arrested during altercation
At a rally in Huntington Beach, one person was arrested and another injured after being hit in the head with a skateboard during some sort of altercation.
Trump faces felony charge, source says
The charges stem from alleged hush money paid to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
Trump "upset" and "angry" but "not worried" about indictment, attorney says
A New York grand jury has voted to indict former President Donald Trump.
Trump indictment: What are the next steps and the implications? Experts weigh in
Mr. Trump is the first former president in U.S. history to face criminal charges.
Newsom starts campaign to boost red-state Democrats, take on GOP governors
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has launched a new political action committee to boost Democrats in Republican states.
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On Your Side: Restaurant trend of 'ghost kitchens'
The gourmet grilled cheese you order from a new eatery or pop-up kitchen might actually be from your neighborhood Denny's restaurant.
On Your Side: Saving on auto loans
With used and new car prices still soaring, it can be difficult to get a good deal in this market. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has some tips.
On Your Side: Common credit mistakes
March is National Credit Education Month. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has the ABCs of credit and insider tips on how to boost your score.
Tech Talk: Travel gadgets to improve your next trip
The best travel gadgets can make your trips more organized, manageable, and unforgettable -- just better through and through. Tech expert Jessica Naziri has some of the best travel gadgets for every type of traveler and journey.
Artificial sweetener erythritol linked to increase in heart attacks, strokes
A commonly used artificial sweetener is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke, according to Cleveland Clinic research.
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CDC says multi-state salmonella outbreak that hospitalized 3 is linked to flour
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have warned people not to eat raw cookie dough while the investigation continues.
LA County to end COVID-19 emergency declaration on Friday
The end of the emergency declaration will see the closure of in-person PCR testing centers throughout Los Angeles County, as demand for tests continues to decrease.
STEAM: Meet a physical therapist changing lives
In this week's STEAM profile, KCAL News Meteorologist Evelyn Taft introduces us to physical therapist Gabrielle Shrier.
FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved selling naloxone without a prescription, setting the overdose-reversing drug on course to become the first opioid treatment drug to be sold over the counter.
Artificial sweetener erythritol linked to increase in heart attacks, strokes
A commonly used artificial sweetener is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke, according to Cleveland Clinic research.
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California court rules for Uber, Lyft in ride-hailing case
A California appeals court has ruled companies like Uber and Lyft do not have to treat their drivers as employees.
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.
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Draisaitl scores 3, Oilers beat Ducks 6-0, get playoff berth
Leon Draisaitl scored three goals, Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Anaheim Ducks 6-0 to clinch their fourth straight playoff berth.
Kings move to cusp of playoff berth with 3-1 win over Kraken
Pheonix Copley made 25 saves, Sean Durzi, Carl Grundstrom and Kevin Fiala scored, and the Los Angeles Kings moved to the cusp of clinching a playoff spot with a 3-1 win over the Seattle Kraken.
Thompson, Kershaw spark Dodgers to 10-1 win over D-backs
Trayce Thompson hit three home runs and become the first player to drive in eight or more runs in a season debut since the RBI became an official statistic in 1920, helping Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers roll to a 10-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night.
LAFC, Colorado play to scoreless draw
John McCarthy finished with four saves for Los Angeles FC and William Yarbrough saved two shots for the Colorado Rapids as the two clubs played to a scoreless draw.
Morris, Chú lead Sounders to 2-1 victory over Galaxy
Jordan Morris scored his league-leading eighth goal of the season, Léo Chú added a goal and an assist and the Seattle Sounders held off the Los Angeles Galaxy 2-1.
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Gwyneth Paltrow not responsible for ski crash, jury finds in civil trial
Retired optometrist Terry Sanderson had sued the actress for more than $300,000 over a 2016 collision on a ski slope.
Dodgers Opening Day: Boys in Blue take on Diamondbacks tonight
The Boys in Blue return to Dodger Stadium Thursday as the L.A. Dodgers host the Arizona Diamondbacks for the season opener at 7 p.m. There will also be some special tributes tonight.
Melissa Joan Hart says she helped children "trying to escape" Nashville shooting
"We helped a class of kindergartners across a busy highway that were climbing out of the woods, that were trying to escape the shooter situation," she said.
Actor Jonathan Majors arrested on domestic violence charges in New York City
Majors' criminal defense lawyer said he is "completely innocent and provably the victim of an altercation with a woman he knows."
Composer Nicholas Lloyd Webber, son of Andrew Lloyd Webber, dies at 43
"We are all totally bereft," Webber said in a statement.
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Trump supporters hold rallies in SoCal after former president's indictment
Laurie Perez reports the latest in the ongoing saga surrounding former President Donald Trump's federal indictment this week. A number of supporters took to SoCal streets on Saturday to offer him their support.
Investigation continues after drug deal gone wrong turns into fatal shootout in West Hills
Kandiss Crone provides continued coverage from West Hills, where authorities are still investigating a drug deal gone wrong that turned into a shootout on Saturday. In all, one person was killed and three hospitalized.
Queen Mary reopens for tours after three year hiatus due to COVID pandemic
Jake Reiner reports from Long Beach, where the beloved Queen Mary finally reopened its doors to the public on Saturday after a three year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Zach Braff talks upcoming film, looking at LA Pride headliners, and more! | The Lot
In this episode of The Lot, Suzanne talks to the casts of "Asteroid City," A Good Person" and "Spinning Gold," preview the surprise headliners for this year's LA Pride Festival and more!
13-year-old who lost his leg during hit-and-run speaks out
Lauren Pozen speak with Josh Mora, the 13-year-old victim of a hit-and-run in Boyle Heights on Thursday. He was struck by a motorcyclist while walking across the street in the crosswalk, causing him to lose his leg and suffer other severe injuries.
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The 95th Academy Awards
Check out this behind-the-scenes look ahead of the 2023 Oscars at the Dolby Theatre.
Shots from the 2023 Genesis Invitational at the Riviera Country Club
A series of shots from the first day of the Genesis Invitational professional golf tournament at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades.
65th Annual Grammy Awards from Crypto.com Arena
A look at some of Sunday's most memorable moments from music's biggest night at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards.
65th Grammy Awards - Red Carpet
The Grammys will be broadcast live from Los Angeles, starting at 8 p.m. ET Sunday, on CBS television stations and will stream live and on-demand on Paramount+.
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.
