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Former Los Angeles fire chief files legal claim against Mayor Bass, citing "defamation, retaliation"
Crowley seeks more than $25,000 in damages for emotional distress, according to the claim.
San Fernando Valley residents raise concerns over recent burglaries
Residents packed into the Sherman Oaks Homeowners Association to deliver concerns straight to LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell.
Loved ones hold vigil for Lancaster mother found dead in Angeles National Forest
Investigators found Sheylla Gutierrez's body in the Angeles National Forest. Authorities identified her husband as the prime suspect.
LAFD introduces new wildfire hand crew unit
As Southern California braces for its hottest weather of the summer, LAFD is rolling out a new unit that specializes in stomping out brush fires.
LAPD seizes cache of guns during domestic violence call in downtown
Officers seized the seven guns after someone reported a domestic violence incident at the downtown apartment.
LA Metro bus crashes into restaurant patio near Walt Disney Concert Hall
Firefighters took one person to the hospital in fair condition after the crash.
Legal claims against the U.S. government for civil rights violations during immigration enforcement filed by Southern California attorneys
Attorney Luis Carrillo said during a Wednesday news conference that his clients were wrongfully detained and beaten by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and other federal authorities during raids that occurred in June and July.
Woman barricades inside Malibu home after allegedly shooting arrow at someone
The hours-long standoff at a beachfront Malibu home started after a woman allegedly shot an arrow at someone.
Crews rush to contain brush fire near Laguna Niguel homes
Orange County firefighters rushed to a Laguna Niguel neighborhood to extinguish flames burning near homes.
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Why didn't laws to protect kids online prevent alleged Roblox kidnapping?
CBS News California examined why and how a recent alleged kidnapping might have been avoided if the laws were working the way they were supposed to.
California's top prosecutors honor "American Nightmare" survivors Denise Huskins, Aaron Quinn
They were mocked, doubted and even called liars. But now, Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn, the couple once accused of staging a kidnapping hoax, are being honored by California's top prosecutors. Here's how their relentless pursuit of justice helped solve cold case crimes and the exclusive confessions they helped uncover.
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.
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New data shows a dramatic increase in immigration arrests in Southern California
New data shows a dramatic increase in immigration arrests in our area. As Senior Reporter Ross Palombo found, we can now see exactly where these detainees are going.
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.
Former LAFD fire chief files legal claim against the city
The former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley has filed a legal claim against the city and Mayor Karen Bass nearly six months after she was removed as chief. KCAL Senior Report Ross Palombo has more on the legal move.
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.
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LAPD chief hears community concerns during Sherman Oaks meeting
Residents packed into the Sherman Oaks Homeowners Association to deliver concerns straight to LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell. Hunter Sowards reports.
Friends and family host vigil for slain Lancaster mother
Investigators found Sheylla Gutierrez's body in the Angeles National Forest. Authorities identified her husband as the prime suspect. Gio Insignares reports.
Menendez brothers California parole hearings to start this week
Erik and Lyle Menendez face separate California parole board hearings this week after spending decades in prison for the 1989 killings of their parents in Beverly Hills. Lauren Pozen reports.
Extreme heat arrives to Inland Empire communities
Temperatures are expected to reach triple digits in parts of the Inland Empire on Wednesday, and in parts of L.A. and Orange counties by Thursday. Nicole Comstock reports.
LAFD unveils new wildfire hand crew unit
As Southern California braces for its hottest weather of the summer, LAFD is rolling out a new unit that specializes in stomping out brush fires. Tom Wait reports.
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Greene has 12 Ks, Marte hits a HR and drives in 2 as Reds beat Angels 6-4
Hunter Greene had 12 strikeouts in 6 1/3 innings, Noelvi Marte homered, doubled and drove in two runs, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-4.
Ohtani hits 44th homer, Call has 4 hits and Dodgers pound Rockies 11-4
Shohei Ohtani hit his 44th home run and Alex Call matched a career high with four hits as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 11-4.
Boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. detained in Mexico after deportation
Boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. has been deported to Mexico following his arrest in the U.S. for overstaying his visa and lying on a green card application.
Lux hits 2-run homer, Singer pitches Reds to 4-1 win over Angels
Gavin Lux hit an early two-run homer and the Cincinnati Reds used three leadoff triples to beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-1.
Bernabel's walk-off single helps Rockies beat Dodgers, 4-3
Warming Bernabel hit a game-winning single in the ninth inning as the Colorado Rockies rally to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 on Monday night.
Jo Adell drives in 4 to lead Angels past Athletics 11-5
Jo Adell hit a three-run homer in the first inning and kicked off a six-run tenth with an RBI single as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Athletics to avoid a three-game sweep.
Mookie Betts' clutch homer lifts Dodgers over Padres 5-4, extending NL West lead to 2 games
Mookie Betts hits a tiebreaking solo homer in the eighth inning, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 5-4 on Sunday.
Morales, Rooker lead Athletics to 7-2 win over Angels
Luis Morales struck out five in his second career start, Brent Rooker and Colby Thomas hit home runs, and the Athletics beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-2.
Snell shuts down Padres, Dodgers regain NL West lead with 6-0 win
Blake Snell limited his former team to five hits in six innings, and the Los Angeles Dodgers regained the NL West lead with a 6-0 victory over the San Diego Padres on Saturday night.
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Former Los Angeles fire chief files legal claim against Mayor Bass, citing "defamation, retaliation"
Crowley seeks more than $25,000 in damages for emotional distress, according to the claim.
San Fernando Valley residents raise concerns over recent burglaries
Residents packed into the Sherman Oaks Homeowners Association to deliver concerns straight to LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell.
Loved ones hold vigil for Lancaster mother found dead in Angeles National Forest
Investigators found Sheylla Gutierrez's body in the Angeles National Forest. Authorities identified her husband as the prime suspect.
LAFD introduces new wildfire hand crew unit
As Southern California braces for its hottest weather of the summer, LAFD is rolling out a new unit that specializes in stomping out brush fires.
LAPD seizes cache of guns during domestic violence call in downtown
Officers seized the seven guns after someone reported a domestic violence incident at the downtown apartment.
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San Fernando Valley residents raise concerns over recent burglaries
Residents packed into the Sherman Oaks Homeowners Association to deliver concerns straight to LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell.
Loved ones hold vigil for Lancaster mother found dead in Angeles National Forest
Investigators found Sheylla Gutierrez's body in the Angeles National Forest. Authorities identified her husband as the prime suspect.
LAFD introduces new wildfire hand crew unit
As Southern California braces for its hottest weather of the summer, LAFD is rolling out a new unit that specializes in stomping out brush fires.
LAPD seizes cache of guns during domestic violence call in downtown
Officers seized the seven guns after someone reported a domestic violence incident at the downtown apartment.
LA Metro bus crashes into restaurant patio near Walt Disney Concert Hall
Firefighters took one person to the hospital in fair condition after the crash.
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Crews rush to contain brush fire near Laguna Niguel homes
Orange County firefighters rushed to a Laguna Niguel neighborhood to extinguish flames burning near homes.
Southern California firefighters prepare for elevated fire danger amid sweltering heat
Firefighters and first responders are taking proactive steps as sweltering heat descends on Southern California this week, hoping to have an advantage due to elevated fire danger.
Anaheim police release photos of car involved in deadly hit-and-run crash
Anaheim police have released images of a car they believe was involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash in early August as they continue searching for the suspect.
Woman wanted for Huntington Beach business shooting fatally shot by police in L.A. County
Police fatally shot a woman in South Gate on Monday afternoon, hours after she was allegedly involved in a shooting at a Huntington Beach business that left a man hospitalized.
Late summer heat wave expected to arrive Wednesday
A KCAL News Next Weather Alert has been declared for much of Southern California because of a late-summer heat wave. It will go into effect on Wednesday and last through Saturday.
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Southern California firefighters prepare for elevated fire danger amid sweltering heat
Firefighters and first responders are taking proactive steps as sweltering heat descends on Southern California this week, hoping to have an advantage due to elevated fire danger.
Search for missing baby continues in San Bernardino County as attorney for father speaks out
As the search for missing seven-month-old Emmanuel Haro continues in San Bernardino County, with some fingers pointing towards his parents, the family's attorney is speaking out to shoot down speculation that they stopped cooperating with detectives.
San Bernardino protesters denounce immigration operation after shots were fired at family's car
Dozens of people gathered outside of the San Bernardino Police Department on Monday to denounce officers seen during an immigration operation over the weekend, which was
Deputies continue search for missing baby from Yucaipa
Mother Rebecca Haro said someone attacked her and kidnapped her baby, Emmanuel Haro last Thursday.
Late summer heat wave expected to arrive Wednesday
A KCAL News Next Weather Alert has been declared for much of Southern California because of a late-summer heat wave. It will go into effect on Wednesday and last through Saturday.
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Former LAFD fire chief files legal claim against the city
The former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley has filed a legal claim against the city and Mayor Karen Bass nearly six months after she was removed as chief. KCAL Senior Report Ross Palombo has more on the legal move.
New data shows a dramatic increase in immigration arrests in Southern California
New data shows a dramatic increase in immigration arrests in our area. As Senior Reporter Ross Palombo found, we can now see exactly where these detainees are going.
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.
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Menendez brothers continue bid toward freedom with upcoming parole hearings
Erik and Lyle Menendez face separate California parole board hearings this week after spending decades in prison for the 1989 killings of their parents in Beverly Hills.
Jo Adell drives in 4 to lead Angels past Athletics 11-5
Jo Adell hit a three-run homer in the first inning and kicked off a six-run tenth with an RBI single as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Athletics to avoid a three-game sweep.
U.S. tourist attacked by a shark while spearfishing in the Bahamas
The shark attack happened near Big Grand Cay on the island of Abaco, Bahamas, on Sunday, police said.
Morales, Rooker lead Athletics to 7-2 win over Angels
Luis Morales struck out five in his second career start, Brent Rooker and Colby Thomas hit home runs, and the Athletics beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-2.
Messi scores, assists in Inter Miami's 3-1 win over LA Galaxy
Lionel Messi made a triumphant return from injury, leading Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory over the LA Galaxy.
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California GOP legislators file emergency petition to put redistricting efforts on hold
Republican state legislators have filed an emergency petition with the California Supreme Court to put a Democratic-led mid-decade redistricting effort on hold.
Democrats unveil maps of California's redistricting proposal
Democrats unveiled a proposal Friday that could give California's dominant political party an additional five U.S. House seats in a bid to win the fight to control Congress next year.
Watch Trump and Putin's remarks after meeting in Alaska
President Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin held a rare meeting Friday at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska.
California Gov. Newsom announces redistricting effort to counter Texas GOP
As Texas hurtles toward a flashpoint on a GOP effort to redraw congressional districts, California Democrats are answering with a plan of their own.
Trial over California National Guard deployment concludes
The trial over President Trump's deployment of thousands of National Guard troops to Los Angeles earlier this summer reached its third and final day Wednesday.
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HelloFresh to pay $7.5M to settle California lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers
Meal kit delivery firm HelloFresh will pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
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.
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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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Greene has 12 Ks, Marte hits a HR and drives in 2 as Reds beat Angels 6-4
Hunter Greene had 12 strikeouts in 6 1/3 innings, Noelvi Marte homered, doubled and drove in two runs, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-4.
Ohtani hits 44th homer, Call has 4 hits and Dodgers pound Rockies 11-4
Shohei Ohtani hit his 44th home run and Alex Call matched a career high with four hits as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 11-4.
Boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. detained in Mexico after deportation
Boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. has been deported to Mexico following his arrest in the U.S. for overstaying his visa and lying on a green card application.
Lux hits 2-run homer, Singer pitches Reds to 4-1 win over Angels
Gavin Lux hit an early two-run homer and the Cincinnati Reds used three leadoff triples to beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-1.
Bernabel's walk-off single helps Rockies beat Dodgers, 4-3
Warming Bernabel hit a game-winning single in the ninth inning as the Colorado Rockies rally to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 on Monday night.
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Terence Stamp, star in "Superman" films, dies at 87
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II."
Playboy is moving from Los Angeles to Miami Beach
Playboy will move its global headquarters from Los Angeles to Miami Beach and open a new club with a restaurant and members-only section.
Taylor Swift's love of orange sparks branding frenzy on social media
Taylor Swift's upcoming album release and her love of all things orange isn't lost on her fans — or businesses clamoring for a piece of the action.
Rapper Snoop Dogg named Los Angeles Community Chairman for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Iconic rapper Snoop Dogg will help represent Los Angeles as the Community Chairman for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Iconic "Poltergeist" house available for rent in Southern California
The home where cult classic horror film "Poltergeist" took place is available for rent in Southern California. It's been redesigned to mimic the set from the movie, where visitors are advised to "Stay away from the light!"
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LAPD chief hears community concerns during Sherman Oaks meeting
Residents packed into the Sherman Oaks Homeowners Association to deliver concerns straight to LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell. Hunter Sowards reports.
Friends and family host vigil for slain Lancaster mother
Investigators found Sheylla Gutierrez's body in the Angeles National Forest. Authorities identified her husband as the prime suspect. Gio Insignares reports.
Menendez brothers California parole hearings to start this week
Erik and Lyle Menendez face separate California parole board hearings this week after spending decades in prison for the 1989 killings of their parents in Beverly Hills. Lauren Pozen reports.
Extreme heat arrives to Inland Empire communities
Temperatures are expected to reach triple digits in parts of the Inland Empire on Wednesday, and in parts of L.A. and Orange counties by Thursday. Nicole Comstock reports.
LAFD unveils new wildfire hand crew unit
As Southern California braces for its hottest weather of the summer, LAFD is rolling out a new unit that specializes in stomping out brush fires. Tom Wait 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.
