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Stolen vehicle pursuit suspect detained by police in Venice
The pursuit of a stolen vehicle suspect moved at erratic speeds through Santa Monica before police detained the suspect in Venice.
L.A. Zoo welcomes 2 Tasmanian devils from Australia
The Tasmanian devils arrived at the Los Angeles Zoo through a partnership with the Australian government.
Man survives about 40-foot fall in downtown Los Angeles, rescued from confined space
The Los Angeles Fire Department said the man was trapped in a shaft for several hours.
Pedestrian killed in early morning Eagle Rock hit-and-run
Buses in the area will detour through 10 a.m., the LA Metro said.
Natural disasters have caused $131 billion in losses so far in 2025
The Los Angeles wildfires and severe spring thunderstorms are some of the natural disasters that have contributed to global losses for the first half of 2025.
Trump administration appeals order halting immigration raids in California
A judge issued a temporary order halting the ICE operations in Southern California earlier this month.
Torrance homeowners chase burglars from home over weekend
Surveillance camera footage shows the chaotic moments the homeowners run out of the home and confront the burglars in the street outside of their Torrance home over the weekend.
2 guards allegedly stabbed by inmate in Los Angeles County state prison
The inmate was serving a life sentence and had a previous conviction for attacking guards in other prisons.
$1 million in jewelry taken from Rancho Cucamonga warehouse after burglars ram gate with van
Store owners say that items including a safe and approximately $1 million in jewelry were taken from their business on July 18.
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Fact-checking Trump and Newsom's claims about California gas prices
President Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom have made several different claims about California gas prices. Here's what we found.
Who investigates fireworks explosions like the one in Esparto, California?
After what happened in Esparto and the large response that followed, CBS News California looked back at another large fireworks-related explosion in California to get an idea of how the investigation in Yolo County may develop.
California moves to set nation's first smoke damage insurance standard
The California Department of Insurance has commissioned a task force to develop a first-in-the-nation smoke damage standard that could be the blueprint for a national standard.
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KCAL Investigation uncovers accused arsonist's criminal past
KCAL News reporter Ross Palombo reviews the charging documents, which outline the suspect's criminal history.
LASD training facility safety records
Senior Investigative Reporter Ross Palombo checks into the safety record of the LA County Sheriff's training facility following a deadly explosion that killed three deputies.
Immigration arrests by the numbers | KCAL Investigates
Is Los Angeles really the most intense immigration enforcement spot in the country? Senior reporter Ross Palombo dives into the numbers from federal government's own data.
Troubling on-campus incident sparks concerns over LAUSD's move to defund police department | KCAL Investigates
Years after the Los Angeles Unified School District defunded its police department, a troubling event has once again sparked concerns that campuses are not as safe as they should be for students and their families.
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Pediatrician recommends back-to-school physicals
As the summer season begins to wrap up, doctors are recommending parents schedule their child’s back-to-school physical. Dr. Danielle Flowers from Kaiser Permanente Mission Hills says the physicals are helpful to address concerns before students get back in the classrooms.
Dog tags from WWI were found in France and returned to a Los Angeles family | Veterans' Voices
The government of France reached out to the grandson of Leopold Lewkowitz to return the found WWI dog tags.
Nathan Kehn talks about Catcon this weekend in Pasadena
Catcon takes place Aug. 2 -3 in Pasadena, a cat adoption event and weekend for cat lovers.
Man trapped in electrical vault downtown LA after falling from the top of a building
Crews work to rescue a man trapped in an electrical vault after falling off the top of a downtown LA building.
Man survives long fall in DTLA, gets trapped in confined space
A man fell nearly 40 feet into a confined space in downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday, requiring crews to go in for a rescue. Mark Liu reports.
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Angels slug three homers to snap Rangers' 6-game win streak with 6-4 victory
Kevin Newman, Taylor Ward and Luis Rengifo homered to help the Los Angeles Angels beat Texas 6-4, snapping the Rangers' six-game win streak.
Ohtani's two-run double, Yamamoto's strong start lead Dodgers past Reds 5-2
Shohei Ohtani extended his hitting streak to nine games with a two-run double in the fifth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Cincinnati Reds 5-2.
Ryne Sandberg, Chicago Cubs legend and Hall of Famer, dies at 65
Hall of Fame Chicago Cubs slugger and second baseman Ryne Sandberg has died, following a battle with prostate cancer.
Pasadena Little League shed burglarized over weekend; thousands in equipment stolen
Police say that approximately $5,000 worth of equipment was taken from the Pasadena Southwest Little League after a burglar hit a shed at Allendale Park over the weekend.
CU Buffs Coach Prime gets emotional while revealing bladder cancer diagnosis
Head Colorado Buffaloes football Coach Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders revealed his bladder cancer diagnosis for the first time on Monday morning.
Mike Trout homers to reach 1,000 RBIs as Angels top Mariners 4-1
Mike Trout hit a two-run homer in a four-run fifth inning to reach 1,000 career RBIs, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Seattle Mariners 4-1.
Suzuki, Sabathia and Wagner inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame
Dave Parker, who died a month before he was to be inducted, and Dick Allen got into the Hall posthumously after being voted in by the classics committee.
Bubba Wallace becomes first Black driver to win on Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Bubba Wallace became the first Black driver to win on Indianapolis Motor Speedway's 2.5-mile oval, beating out Kyle Larson on Sunday in the Brickyard 400.
Alex Bregman hits 2-run HR, Red Sox take series vs. Dodgers with 4-3 win
Alex Bregman hit a two-run homer in the fifth inning and the Boston Red Sox hung on to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3.
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Stolen vehicle pursuit suspect detained by police in Venice
The pursuit of a stolen vehicle suspect moved at erratic speeds through Santa Monica before police detained the suspect in Venice.
L.A. Zoo welcomes 2 Tasmanian devils from Australia
The Tasmanian devils arrived at the Los Angeles Zoo through a partnership with the Australian government.
Man survives about 40-foot fall in downtown Los Angeles, rescued from confined space
The Los Angeles Fire Department said the man was trapped in a shaft for several hours.
Pedestrian killed in early morning Eagle Rock hit-and-run
Buses in the area will detour through 10 a.m., the LA Metro said.
Natural disasters have caused $131 billion in losses so far in 2025
The Los Angeles wildfires and severe spring thunderstorms are some of the natural disasters that have contributed to global losses for the first half of 2025.
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Stolen vehicle pursuit suspect detained by police in Venice
The pursuit of a stolen vehicle suspect moved at erratic speeds through Santa Monica before police detained the suspect in Venice.
L.A. Zoo welcomes 2 Tasmanian devils from Australia
The Tasmanian devils arrived at the Los Angeles Zoo through a partnership with the Australian government.
Trump administration appeals order halting immigration raids in California
A judge issued a temporary order halting the ICE operations in Southern California earlier this month.
Torrance homeowners chase burglars from home over weekend
Surveillance camera footage shows the chaotic moments the homeowners run out of the home and confront the burglars in the street outside of their Torrance home over the weekend.
2 guards allegedly stabbed by inmate in Los Angeles County state prison
The inmate was serving a life sentence and had a previous conviction for attacking guards in other prisons.
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Multiple homes damaged after teen loses control of car and crashes in Huntington Beach
Police said that it happened at around 10:40 p.m. in the 19100 block of Newland Street, according to a release from the Huntington Beach Police Department.
Irvine man arrested for apparent hate crime during road rage incident
Irvine police said the suspect shouted racial slurs while throwing a hot cup of coffee at a Hispanic driver and nearly causing a crash.
Orange County family hopes clinical trial could save mother from brain cancer
Back in 2007, Lori Cable lost three children in a car crash. Now, a recent cancer diagnosis has put her life in jeopardy.
Officials investigate mass fish die-off in Laguna Niguel Regional Park
Supervisor Katrina Foley's staff is investigating the large number of fish deaths in Laguna Niguel Regional Park.
SpaceX launch could create sonic boom in Southern California, officials advise
A SpaceX launch could create a large sonic boom for parts of Southern California early Tuesday morning.
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$1 million in jewelry taken from Rancho Cucamonga warehouse after burglars ram gate with van
Store owners say that items including a safe and approximately $1 million in jewelry were taken from their business on July 18.
Two arrested for child abuse, drug trafficking in Riverside
While investigation allegations of child abuse, detectives found a large amount of narcotics inside of a Riverside home, according to Riverside Police Department officials.
San Bernardino County deputy arrested for deadly boat crash on Colorado River
The crash happened Friday at around 5:30 p.m. near the Needles Bridge on the Colorado River, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.
Ontario airport breaks its record for most travelers in June
More than 659,000 travelers passed through Ontario International Airport this June, breaking its 18-year record.
Convicted felon arrested in Hemet for impersonating police officer
Police said the man, a convicted felon, was seen activating emergency lights while dressed in a uniform similar to a law enforcement officer that included a pair of tasers, a baton and pepper spray.
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Rancho Palos Verdes residents plead for help after FEMA cancels federal funding
Residents in the Rancho Palos Verdes have been living in fear that one day their homes might slide down the edge of the slope. Just when they thought they were going to be receiving funds to help, it got ripped away. Jeff Nguyen reports
Breaking down the latest immigration arrest information from ICE
Ross Palombo breaks down the latest numbers from ICE.
KCAL Investigation uncovers accused arsonist's criminal past
KCAL News reporter Ross Palombo reviews the charging documents, which outline the suspect's criminal history.
LASD training facility safety records
Senior Investigative Reporter Ross Palombo checks into the safety record of the LA County Sheriff's training facility following a deadly explosion that killed three deputies.
Immigration arrests by the numbers | KCAL Investigates
Is Los Angeles really the most intense immigration enforcement spot in the country? Senior reporter Ross Palombo dives into the numbers from federal government's own data.
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Natural disasters have caused $131 billion in losses so far in 2025
The Los Angeles wildfires and severe spring thunderstorms are some of the natural disasters that have contributed to global losses for the first half of 2025.
Ryne Sandberg, Chicago Cubs legend and Hall of Famer, dies at 65
Hall of Fame Chicago Cubs slugger and second baseman Ryne Sandberg has died, following a battle with prostate cancer.
NYPD officer, 3 people killed by gunman in Midtown Manhattan
A New York City police officer and three other people were killed in a shooting in Midtown Manhattan on Monday evening, police confirmed at a late-night news conference.
Delta pilot on Minneapolis-to-SF flight arrested on arrival for alleged child sexual assault
Federal agents and sheriff's deputies stormed the cockpit of a Delta Airlines flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco over the weekend and arrested the co-pilot on child sexual assault charges, authorities said.
Shooting at Reno casino Grand Sierra Resort leaves 3 dead and 3 hurt, authorities say
At least three people were killed and three others were injured by a gunman at the Grand Sierra Resort casino in Reno, Nevada, on Monday, authorities said.
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Trump plays golf in Scotland amid nationwide protests
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered on the cobblestone and tree-lined street in front of the U.S. Consulate in Edinburgh, Scotland's capital.
Trump administration releases records on Martin Luther King Jr. assassination
The federal government released over 200,000 pages of documents on the 1968 assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., a move ordered by President Trump.
700 Marines to withdraw from L.A., Pentagon says
The rare deployment of active-duty troops to a U.S. city will soon end, according to the Pentagon, which said 700 Marines will head home after responding to protests in Los Angeles.
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ICE head says agents will arrest anyone found in the U.S. illegally
Immigration agents will arrest anyone they find in the country illegally, even if they lack a criminal record, acting ICE Director Todd Lyons said in an exclusive CBS News interview.
US DOJ requests lists of undocumented immigrants in LA County jails
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna, whose agency oversees the jails, said deputies don't ask for an individual's immigration status during booking.
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California man pleads guilty to scamming DoorDash out of $2.5M
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
California bill seeks to create "hospitality zones" with 4 a.m. last call
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
Proposal seeks to improve cleanup of abandoned shopping carts in California
A proposal brought on by Northern California lawmaker is seeking to improve the process of cleaning up abandoned shopping carts in the state, which are often a source of blight on streets and waterways.
Safeway, Vons parent Albertsons to pay nearly $4M in CA overcharging lawsuit
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.
Judge blocks new California law cracking down on election deepfakes
A federal judge has blocked a new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes.
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CU Buffs Coach Prime gets emotional while revealing bladder cancer diagnosis
Head Colorado Buffaloes football Coach Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders revealed his bladder cancer diagnosis for the first time on Monday morning.
Loma Linda Children's Hospital doctors note spike in Valley Fever cases
Health officials at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital say that they have noticed a spike in pediatric cases of Valley Fever in recent months.
RFK Jr. removes every member of CDC vaccine advisory committee
The Health and Human Services secretary said he is "retiring" all 17 members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices, which helps set recommendations for vaccines.
Health expert calls Trump's medical research cuts "reckless destruction"
Dr. Timothy Johnson says that by cutting more than $1.8 billion in grants from the National Institutes of Health, the Trump administration risks destroying America's medical research infrastructure and prompting a "brain drain" of scientists to other countries.
LA County Public Health introduces Community Health Stations with free medical supplies
Some of the free supplies being provided include at-home COVID-19 test kits, condoms, fentanyl test strips and naloxone.
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California man pleads guilty to scamming DoorDash out of $2.5M
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes pausing immigrant health care coverage expansion
Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a pause to the enrollment of more low-income immigrants without legal status for state-funded health care benefits in 2026 as California faces a steep budget deficit.
California will sue to stop Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs: "No other state will be more impacted"
California is filing a lawsuit to challenge President Donald Trump's tariffs, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.
State seems receptive to State Farm's emergency rate hike request
At an Oakland hearing Tuesday, attorneys for State Farm Insurance made their case for an emergency rate hike that could impact insurance rates for millions of Californians.
California bill seeks to create "hospitality zones" with 4 a.m. last call
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
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Angels slug three homers to snap Rangers' 6-game win streak with 6-4 victory
Kevin Newman, Taylor Ward and Luis Rengifo homered to help the Los Angeles Angels beat Texas 6-4, snapping the Rangers' six-game win streak.
Ohtani's two-run double, Yamamoto's strong start lead Dodgers past Reds 5-2
Shohei Ohtani extended his hitting streak to nine games with a two-run double in the fifth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Cincinnati Reds 5-2.
Ryne Sandberg, Chicago Cubs legend and Hall of Famer, dies at 65
Hall of Fame Chicago Cubs slugger and second baseman Ryne Sandberg has died, following a battle with prostate cancer.
Pasadena Little League shed burglarized over weekend; thousands in equipment stolen
Police say that approximately $5,000 worth of equipment was taken from the Pasadena Southwest Little League after a burglar hit a shed at Allendale Park over the weekend.
CU Buffs Coach Prime gets emotional while revealing bladder cancer diagnosis
Head Colorado Buffaloes football Coach Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders revealed his bladder cancer diagnosis for the first time on Monday morning.
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Pro wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dies at 71
Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan has died, police and World Wrestling Entertainment said Thursday.
Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham to reissue pre-Fleetwood Mac album
Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham announced what fans have been waiting for: their first studio album, "Buckingham Nicks," will be officially reissued in all formats, including digital.
Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath frontman and heavy metal legend, dies at 76
Ozzy Osbourne rose to fame in the heavy metal group Black Sabbath.
Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham Sunset Boulevard billboard teases possible project
Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham alluded to the possible project by posting lyrics from their song, "Frozen Love."
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, "The Cosby Show" star, dies at 54
Actor and director Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his role on "The Cosby Show," has died.
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Pediatrician recommends back-to-school physicals
As the summer season begins to wrap up, doctors are recommending parents schedule their child’s back-to-school physical. Dr. Danielle Flowers from Kaiser Permanente Mission Hills says the physicals are helpful to address concerns before students get back in the classrooms.
Dog tags from WWI were found in France and returned to a Los Angeles family | Veterans' Voices
The government of France reached out to the grandson of Leopold Lewkowitz to return the found WWI dog tags.
Nathan Kehn talks about Catcon this weekend in Pasadena
Catcon takes place Aug. 2 -3 in Pasadena, a cat adoption event and weekend for cat lovers.
Man trapped in electrical vault downtown LA after falling from the top of a building
Crews work to rescue a man trapped in an electrical vault after falling off the top of a downtown LA building.
Man survives long fall in DTLA, gets trapped in confined space
A man fell nearly 40 feet into a confined space in downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday, requiring crews to go in for a rescue. Mark Liu reports.
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Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Franklin Fire engulfs Malibu Canyon, causes smoke clouds through region
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.
Mountain Fire explodes in Ventura County amid strong Santa Ana winds
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.
Remembering Chauncy Glover
KCAL News Anchor and three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died.
