Temecula makes Money magazine's "50 best places to live in the U.S." list
With now 50 wineries, Temecula's vines and wine bring many visitors to the area every year—but it's the small-town charm that keeps them.
Man who broke into Getty House over weekend was "targeting" Mayor Karen Bass
Ephraim Hunter, 29, who remains in custody, was charged with one count of felony first-degree residential burglary with person present and one felony count of vandalism of $400 or more in damage or destruction of property.
Squatter takes over abandoned home in Arleta, raising frustration of neighbors
The squatter invited KCAL News' Joy Benedict inside, where she heard his side of the story and why he's taken over the home. Neighbors say that he's disruptive and destructive, creating unnecessary fear where they should feel safe.
53-year-old hairstylist beaten outside nightclub in West Hollywood
The family of 53-year-old Albert Vasquez is asking for the public's help finding the person responsible for brutally beating the hairstylist, who is gay, outside a West Hollywood nightclub nearly two weeks ago.
Scathing report criticizes accountability of California's homeless funding
In it, state auditors found that homeless numbers jumped 53% in the last decade with an estimated 180,000 people unhoused in California, despite the spending of more than $20 billion to stop it.
Rooftop restaurant Perch LA charging security fee to customers
A swanky hotpot in Downtown Los Angeles has added a "security charge" to their diners' bills on top of tipping.
17-year-old girl dies days after being shot in Long Beach
Family members tell KCAL News that Brianna Soto, 17, was on her way home from work when she was shot last Tuesday. She died on Saturday after days of being hospitalized.
Burbank city council to hear opposing sides on controversial bus lane proposal
Burbank City Council members are set to hear both sides of a controversial proposal that would take half of the lanes on Olive Avenue and designate them for bus use only.
Bank tellers recount tense moments when a robber stormed into Orange County branch
The incident happened at the Wells Fargo branch in the 100 block of W. Bastanchury Road at around 5:10 p.m., according to Fullerton police.
Casa Vega, beloved Sherman Oaks restaurant, has insurance policy canceled
Christy Vega, who now runs the famed Sherman restaurant, says that their insurance carrier has canceled their policy due to repeat incidents like fires, burglaries and more.
"The Squatter Hunter" takes aim at illegal tenants across California
Flash Shelton, also known as "The Squatter Hunter," has taken matters into his own hands when it comes to squatters, using his own experience with the illegal tenants to help homeowners across the state of California.
Local high school soccer teams eliminated from CIF play after brawl at end of LA City final
Both Birmingham Community Charter High School and El Camino Real Charter High School have been eliminated from CIF SoCal Boys Soccer Regional play after a post-match fight broke out at the end of LA City final play.
California's Senate candidates tackle the border, homelessness crisis in latest debate
The top candidates for California's open Senate seat faced off on the debate stage for the second time Monday night.
Dog survives mountain lion attack in backyard of La Verne home
Video shows the nearly minute long attack in which Holly, a 93-pound giant schnauzer, was able to fight off a mountain lion in her own backyard in La Verne.
Assemblywoman Wendy Carrillo speaks out for first time since DUI arrest
California State Assemblywoman Wendy Carrillo sat down with KCAL News' Joy Benedict for her first television interview since she was arrested for DUI after crashing her car in Montecito Heights in Nov. 2023.