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Demolition begins on Long Beach English Village for Queen Mary parking
The city said that demolition will eliminate existing public hazards and address safety concerns while making way for more parking and event space.
Kamala Harris set to make first major speech since 2024 election loss at San Francisco event
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is reportedly set to make her first major speech since losing last fall's presidential election to Donald Trump, with a speech in San Francisco this week.
RV crashes into power pole in San Bernardino County neighborhood causing outages
An RV crashed into a power pole, causing several outages to nearby residents.
LA County Sheriff's deputies investigate shooting that left girl injured in East LA
Investigators from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department are looking into a shooting that left a girl injured in East Los Angeles Monday morning.
Homicide investigation underway after man found dead inside San Fernando Valley apartment
Police were called to the scene to conduct a welfare check and found the victim dead inside of his apartment.
Sickened brown pelican falls from sky over Huntington Beach equestrian center
A sick brown pelican fell from the sky over an equestrian center in Huntington Beach on Sunday, something that officials say is part of a much bigger problem impacting wildlife across the region.
West Covina homeowner finds hidden camera in bushes outside of his home
A West Covina homeowner is hoping to spread the word about a troubling crime trend that continues to plague much of Southern California, after he found a hidden camera outside of his home.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2025 announced
First-time nominees Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker and Bad Company will also be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
LAPD, FBI investigation leads to 3 arrests in Woodland Hills home invasion homicide
Officers found a 47-year-old man dead inside of a home in Woodland Hills, prompting an investigation that led to three arrests for murder over the weekend.
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FAIR Plan Fix: What are lawmakers doing to fix California's insurance and why is it taking so long?
FAIR plan problems are nothing new, but suddenly, everyone is paying attention to California's insurance crisis. Are we any closer to a fix? CBS News California investigates the flood of insurance-related bills in the aftermath of the L.A. fires and why it's taken so long for lawmakers to take action.
California wants fewer homeowners insured on the FAIR Plan. Data show the state's strategy may not be enough.
As more people in California lose private insurance, the state's FAIR plan is filling up with homes in places the industry itself has classified as low-risk for wildfire.
CA Insurance Commissioner to require more FAIR Plan transparency following CBS News California Investigation
The public is on the hook for the FAIR Plan's debt, but we don't have access to the FAIR Plan financials. Should that be legal? California's Insurance Commissioner says, "No." Now he's committing to fix it following a CBS News California Investigation. WATCH THE FULL INVESTIGATION HERE: California FAIR Plan secrets: Why the state's insurer of last resort is so secretive CONTINUING COVERAGE: Investigating California's Insurance Crisis
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Mayor Bass believes LA is safer in wake of KCAL investigation and hydrant repairs
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.
Hollywood Hills neighbors raise concerns about homeless encampment fires
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. Ross Palombo reports.
KCAL Investigation Exposes Broken Hydrants, LADWP Begins Fixes
A KCAL News investigation found more than 1,300 fire hydrants need maintenance across LA. Ross Palombo reports.
Southern California lawmaker calls for state audit after LAUSD lawsuit
A Southern California lawmaker is calling for a state audit of LAUSD after a lawsuit claims it defrauded taxpayers of millions of dollars in funding.
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Two reality TV stars discuss the new TV show “Got to Get Out”
“Got to Get Out” contestants Shane Dougherty and Lindsey Coffey talk about their experience on the show and working together to play the game.
RV crashes into power pole causing outages in San Bernardino County
An RV crashed into a power pole in San Bernardino County, causing several outages to nearby residents.
LAPD motorcycle officer injured in Valley Glen crash
The driver of the vehicle that collided with the motorcycle officer remained at the scene in Valley Glen.
Afternoon commute expected to be impacted by major events across Los Angeles
Drivers across Los Angeles should expect their afternoon commute to be impacted by major events taking place within hours of each other. There will be a Dodgers game, Beyonce concert and Rauw Alejandro concert taking place on Monday.
3 suspects arrested after deadly home invasion in Woodland Hills
Three men have been arrested after a deadly home invasion in Woodland Hills. A homeowner was found brutally assaulted inside his home over the weekend.
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Draisaitl scores in OT as the Oilers beat the Kings 4-3 in Game 4 to tie series
Leon Draisaitl scored off a rebound on a power play at 18:18 of overtime and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 on Sunday night in Game 4 to tie the first-round playoff series.
Timbers extend unbeaten streak to 7 games, beat winless Galaxy 4-2
David Da Costa, Santiago Moreno and Kevin Kelsy each scored a goal to help the Portland Timbers beat the LA Galaxy 4-2 and extend the defending MLS Cup champions' season-opening winless streak to 10 games.
Denis Bouanga scores twice in second half to rally LAFC to 2-2 draw with St. Louis City
Denis Bouanga scored two goals in the second half, including the equalizer in stoppage time to rally LAFC to a 2-2 draw after St. Louis City had taken the lead in the 89th minute on a shorthanded goal by Joakim Nilsson.
Timberwolves push Lakers to edge of elimination
Jaden McDaniels converted a three-point play with 39.5 seconds left for the lead and stole the ensuing inbounds pass from LeBron James, leading a rally by the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 116-113 win over the Los Angeles Lakers that put them up 3-1 in the first-round series.
Dodgers overcome early deficit for 9-2 victory over the Pirates
Andy Pages hit a home run, drove in a career-high four runs and tied a career best with four hits as the Los Angeles Dodgers rebounded from an early deficit to earn a 9-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.
Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow leaves game with "discomfort"
It's the second consecutive start that Glasnow has left early due to some sort of injury.
NFL coach's son admits to prank-calling Shedeur Sanders during NFL Draft
A 21-year-old son of an NFL assistant coach has taken responsibility for prank-calling former University of Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders during the NFL Draft late last week.
Joe Ryan strikes out season-best 11 as Twins top Angels 5-0 to complete 3-game series sweep
Joe Ryan struck out a season-high 11 in seven shutout innings and the Minnesota Twins beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-0 for their first three-game win streak since August.
First-half skirmish between Nuggets and Clippers results in 6 technical fouls in Game 4
James Harden and Denver's Christian Braun tangled in the final seconds before halftime, triggering a skirmish that resulted in six technical fouls between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Nuggets in Game But the referees decided there was no closed fist punch thrown and assessed six technicals, drawing more boos from the crowd.
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Demolition begins on Long Beach English Village for Queen Mary parking
The city said that demolition will eliminate existing public hazards and address safety concerns while making way for more parking and event space.
Kamala Harris set to make first major speech since 2024 election loss at San Francisco event
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is reportedly set to make her first major speech since losing last fall's presidential election to Donald Trump, with a speech in San Francisco this week.
RV crashes into power pole in San Bernardino County neighborhood causing outages
An RV crashed into a power pole, causing several outages to nearby residents.
LA County Sheriff's deputies investigate shooting that left girl injured in East LA
Investigators from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department are looking into a shooting that left a girl injured in East Los Angeles Monday morning.
Homicide investigation underway after man found dead inside San Fernando Valley apartment
Police were called to the scene to conduct a welfare check and found the victim dead inside of his apartment.
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Demolition begins on Long Beach English Village for Queen Mary parking
The city said that demolition will eliminate existing public hazards and address safety concerns while making way for more parking and event space.
RV crashes into power pole in San Bernardino County neighborhood causing outages
An RV crashed into a power pole, causing several outages to nearby residents.
LA County Sheriff's deputies investigate shooting that left girl injured in East LA
Investigators from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department are looking into a shooting that left a girl injured in East Los Angeles Monday morning.
Homicide investigation underway after man found dead inside San Fernando Valley apartment
Police were called to the scene to conduct a welfare check and found the victim dead inside of his apartment.
Sickened brown pelican falls from sky over Huntington Beach equestrian center
A sick brown pelican fell from the sky over an equestrian center in Huntington Beach on Sunday, something that officials say is part of a much bigger problem impacting wildlife across the region.
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Sickened brown pelican falls from sky over Huntington Beach equestrian center
A sick brown pelican fell from the sky over an equestrian center in Huntington Beach on Sunday, something that officials say is part of a much bigger problem impacting wildlife across the region.
Man arrested for deadly shooting at Mission Viejo apartment
It happened at around 7:30 p.m. on Friday, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Department.
Wayward pelican rescued from women's bathroom at Orange County's John Wayne Airport
The pelican's tour began with an early morning landing in Terminal A at the Orange County airport.
Bat found at park in Orange County tests positive for rabies
Orange County health officials on Wednesday warned the public after a bat that was found at a park last week tested positive for rabies.
Orange County family fights to keep the man who killed their son in prison
Oscar Ortega-Anguino pleaded guilty to gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated after he killed two Orange County teens in Seal Beach.
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Investigators searching for arson suspect who lit several fires in Riverside
Firefighters say that they found seven different fires burning near American Legion Riverside Post 79 at Lake Evans to Mission Inn Avenue on Friday night.
2 hospitalized after single-car crash in Menifee
It happened a little after 2:45 a.m. near the intersection of Newport Road and Lone Pine Drive, according to the Menifee Police Department.
Motorcyclist hospitalized with major injuries after crash on 215 Freeway in Murrieta
The crash happened at around 3 p.m. on Friday on the 215 Freeway just south of of Clinton Keith Road, according to CHP officers.
21-year-old dies after crash in Lake Elsinore
Police say that the driver crashed into a tree while traveling eastbound on SR-74 near Grand Avenue.
Man arrested for impersonating attorney during court proceedings in Riverside County
Authorities arrested a man who was allegedly impersonating an attorney during court proceedings in Riverside County earlier in April.
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Lawmaker calls for state audit of LAUSD after fraud lawsuit from former superintendent
A Southern California lawmaker is calling for a state audit of LAUSD after a lawsuit claims it defrauded taxpayers of millions of dollars in funding.
Southern California lawmaker calls for state audit after LAUSD lawsuit
A Southern California lawmaker is calling for a state audit of LAUSD after a lawsuit claims it defrauded taxpayers of millions of dollars in funding.
Mayor Bass believes LA is safer in wake of KCAL investigation and hydrant repairs
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.
KCAL Uncovers Records Showing Dangerous Spike in Homeless Fires
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.
KCAL Investigation Exposes Broken Hydrants, LADWP Begins Fixes
A KCAL News investigation found more than 1,300 fire hydrants need maintenance across LA. Ross Palombo reports.
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2025 announced
First-time nominees Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker and Bad Company will also be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Timberwolves push Lakers to edge of elimination
Jaden McDaniels converted a three-point play with 39.5 seconds left for the lead and stole the ensuing inbounds pass from LeBron James, leading a rally by the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 116-113 win over the Los Angeles Lakers that put them up 3-1 in the first-round series.
Trump says he's "bringing back Columbus Day"
Columbus Day, the second Monday in October, was also recognized as Indigenous Peoples Day during former President Joe Biden's term in 2021.
Shaheen says Hegseth has "created chaos" at the Pentagon
"The fact is, Pete Hegseth was not qualified to take the job as Secretary of Defense, and he has shown that time and again," Sen. Jeanne Shaheen said Sunday.
Poll: Trump first 100 days seen as bringing big changes, too much tariff focus
Trump's ratings on economy are lower, but his deportation plan keeps majority support.
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Kamala Harris set to make first major speech since 2024 election loss at San Francisco event
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is reportedly set to make her first major speech since losing last fall's presidential election to Donald Trump, with a speech in San Francisco this week.
Trump says he's "bringing back Columbus Day"
Columbus Day, the second Monday in October, was also recognized as Indigenous Peoples Day during former President Joe Biden's term in 2021.
Shaheen says Hegseth has "created chaos" at the Pentagon
"The fact is, Pete Hegseth was not qualified to take the job as Secretary of Defense, and he has shown that time and again," Sen. Jeanne Shaheen said Sunday.
Poll: Trump first 100 days seen as bringing big changes, too much tariff focus
Trump's ratings on economy are lower, but his deportation plan keeps majority support.
Walmart, Target CEOs privately warned Trump tariffs may cause empty shelves soon
Two U.S. retailers warned President Trump his sweeping tariff policy could disrupt supply chains and lead to empty shelves in the coming weeks.
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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.
California driver's licenses / ID cards become available on Apple Wallet
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.
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LA County resident tests positive for measles after Texas trip
A Los Angeles County resident tested positive for measles after traveling to Texas, according to the Department of Public Health.
California offering $25 gift cards to encourage bird flu testing
California officials said bird flu testing has not stopped, despite social media rumors.
Bat found at park in Orange County tests positive for rabies
Orange County health officials on Wednesday warned the public after a bat that was found at a park last week tested positive for rabies.
Newsom OKs $2.8B to close California's Medicaid funding gap
The move will ensure coverage through June for 15 million people, including immigrants, who receive health care via the program.
Second child dies from measles-related causes in West Texas
A spokesperson for UMC Health System in Lubbock, Texas, said that the child was "receiving treatment for complications of measles while hospitalized" and was not vaccinated.
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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.
Paris Hilton's nonprofit gives $25,000 grants to women-owned small businesses hit by the Eaton Fire
Fifty women business owners impacted by the Eaton Fire will receive recovery grants of up to $25,000 from Paris Hilton's nonprofit 11:11 Media Impact and GoFundMe.
Shohei Ohtani tops MLB jersey sales, followed by 6 other Dodgers players in the top 20
After winning the World Series and his third league MVP award, the Los Angeles Dodgers star now has the world's most popular Major League Baseball jersey.
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Draisaitl scores in OT as the Oilers beat the Kings 4-3 in Game 4 to tie series
Leon Draisaitl scored off a rebound on a power play at 18:18 of overtime and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 on Sunday night in Game 4 to tie the first-round playoff series.
Timbers extend unbeaten streak to 7 games, beat winless Galaxy 4-2
David Da Costa, Santiago Moreno and Kevin Kelsy each scored a goal to help the Portland Timbers beat the LA Galaxy 4-2 and extend the defending MLS Cup champions' season-opening winless streak to 10 games.
Denis Bouanga scores twice in second half to rally LAFC to 2-2 draw with St. Louis City
Denis Bouanga scored two goals in the second half, including the equalizer in stoppage time to rally LAFC to a 2-2 draw after St. Louis City had taken the lead in the 89th minute on a shorthanded goal by Joakim Nilsson.
Timberwolves push Lakers to edge of elimination
Jaden McDaniels converted a three-point play with 39.5 seconds left for the lead and stole the ensuing inbounds pass from LeBron James, leading a rally by the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 116-113 win over the Los Angeles Lakers that put them up 3-1 in the first-round series.
Dodgers overcome early deficit for 9-2 victory over the Pirates
Andy Pages hit a home run, drove in a career-high four runs and tied a career best with four hits as the Los Angeles Dodgers rebounded from an early deficit to earn a 9-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2025 announced
First-time nominees Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker and Bad Company will also be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Ryan Gosling to star in new standalone "Star Wars" movie
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
Nate Bargatze to host the 77th Emmy Awards on CBS
Popular stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze has been named the host of the 77th Emmy Awards airing on CBS on Sept
Game show host Wink Martindale dies at 91
Wink Martindale, the host of hit game shows "Gambit" and "Tic-Tac-Dough," has died. He was 91.
Family blames LA County DA Hochman after Menendez brothers' aunt is hospitalized
The family of Lyle and Erik Menendez are blaming Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman as their aunt was hospitalized after seeing graphic crime scene images during a court session on Friday.
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Two reality TV stars discuss the new TV show “Got to Get Out”
“Got to Get Out” contestants Shane Dougherty and Lindsey Coffey talk about their experience on the show and working together to play the game.
RV crashes into power pole causing outages in San Bernardino County
An RV crashed into a power pole in San Bernardino County, causing several outages to nearby residents.
LAPD motorcycle officer injured in Valley Glen crash
The driver of the vehicle that collided with the motorcycle officer remained at the scene in Valley Glen.
Afternoon commute expected to be impacted by major events across Los Angeles
Drivers across Los Angeles should expect their afternoon commute to be impacted by major events taking place within hours of each other. There will be a Dodgers game, Beyonce concert and Rauw Alejandro concert taking place on Monday.
3 suspects arrested after deadly home invasion in Woodland Hills
Three men have been arrested after a deadly home invasion in Woodland Hills. A homeowner was found brutally assaulted inside his home over the weekend.
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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.
LA Dodgers World Series Celebration
Los Angeles comes out to celebrate the Boys in Blue two days after winning the 2024 World Series.
The Los Angeles Dodgers: 2024 World Series in Pictures
The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions after defeating the New York Yankees in game 5.
