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LA City Council votes 13-2 against Kristin Crowley's appeal to be reinstated as LAFD chief
At a special meeting Tuesday afternoon, the Los Angeles City Council voted against Kristin Crowley's appeal to be reinstated as LAFD chief, after she was removed by Mayor Karen Bass last month.
Sierra Madre issues evacuation warning for latest rain storm
Sierra Madre city leaders issued an evacuation warning in anticipation of the latest rain storm to hit Southern California.
LeBron James surpasses 50,000 career points, a first in NBA history
LeBron James has made NBA history once again by becoming the first player to surpass 50,000 career points.
Ventura man arrested for allegedly beating sea lion with a stick
Police arrested a 32-year-old man allegedly caught on Ventura beach cameras beating a sea lion with a large stick Tuesday morning.
Huntington Beach announces plan to fight ACLU lawsuit
The ACLU filed a lawsuit accusing the city's library system of censoring books.
Jurupa Valley child's pony stolen from family yard
A child is heartbroken after someone stole his pet pony from his family's Jurupa Valley yard.
Palisades residents feel forgotten after LA County wildfires
Amid the gray ash of the Palisdes Fire burn zone, survivors are trying to find the basics needed to survive. Many of these neighbors feel increasingly forgotten as the days pass.
California man sentenced to over 4 years in prison for hate crime beating
A homeless man from California pleaded guilty in federal court this Wednesday to punching an Asian American woman while shouting racial slurs at her in 2021.
Altadena Library welcomes community back, reopens after Eaton Fire
Board of Library Trustee Dr. Katie Clark lost her home too and wanted the community to know that the library has a "living room" for everyone to find a bit of calm.
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"American Nightmare" survivors Denise Huskins, Aaron Quinn use their trauma to help retrain law enforcement
In an exclusive interview, Huskins and Quinn take us through his interrogation, showing us step-by-step how old-school interrogation training led to their "American Nightmare."
"American Nightmare" victims help get Matthew Muller to confess to more crimes
In an exclusive interview with CBS News California, Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn took us through the timeline of Matthew Muller's crimes that they helped solve and detailed how it took a decade, a documentary, a small-town chief, and a rural district attorney to get anyone to listen.
Do Newsom's wildfire "fact checks" align with the facts? A breakdown.
CBS News Confirmed checked Gov. Newsom's "fact checks" on the L.A.-area fires and found that although many were correct, a few omitted crucial context. Here's what we know.
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Starbucks switches to compostable cups in more than a dozen states | KCAL Investigates
Starbucks will replace its plastic cups at select locations in California and several other states. Ross Palombo reports.
LADWP fixes hundreds of fire hydrants listed for repair
A KCAL News investigation found more than 1,300 fire hydrants need maintenance across LA. Ross Palombo reports.
More than 1,300 fire hydrants need maintenance across Los Angeles
A KCAL News investigation has found that there are possibly hundreds of fire hydrants across the Los Angeles area that need maintenance or repair. Ross Palombo reports.
LAUSD, Superintendent Carvalho faces lawsuit claiming district defrauded taxpayers
Former LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner is spearheading the lawsuit that claim millions of dollars weren't spent properly. Ross Palombos reports.
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Gas station clerk shot in the chest during armed robbery in La Puente
The clerk survived and the suspect was arrested by Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies.
Mount Baldy residents prepare for potential snowy weather
KCAL's Nicole Comstock is at Mount Baldy where residents are hoping the storm can turn around a slow winter season.
Calleguas Water District | Look At This!
Desmond Shaw flies to Simi Valley for this episode of Look At This!
Federal government looks to sell properties, including courthouse in LA
The federal government is looking to sell some of its properties, including a courthouse in LA.
Toluca Lake restaurant considers raising prices amid Trump tariffs
A Toluca Lake restaurant owner is considering higher prices for his customers amid President Trump's tariffs. Lesley Marin reports.
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LeBron James surpasses 50,000 career points, a first in NBA history
LeBron James has made NBA history once again by becoming the first player to surpass 50,000 career points.
Tyler Bilodeau scores 19 points, UCLA holds off dramatic rally by Northwestern
The Wildcats had chipped away at their deficit and got within 68-65 on Ty Berry's 3-pointer with 33 seconds left.
Knight stars in Chicago debut as Blackhawks beat slumping Kings
Defensemen Alec Martinez and Ethan Del Mastro scored for the Blackhawks.
Luka scores 29 points and LeBron adds 17 in the Lakers' 2nd straight win over the Clippers, 108-102
The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Los Angeles Clippers 108-102 to win their rivalry matchup for the second time in three days.
Sam Adekugbe, Brian White spark Whitecaps to 2-1 victory over Galaxy
Defender Sam Adekugbe scored early, Brian White scored late and the Vancouver Whitecaps beat the Los Angeles Galaxy 2-1, handing the defending MLS Cup champions a second straight defeat to begin the season.
Ryan Donato scores twice in the Blackhawks' 6-3 victory over the Ducks
Ryan Donato had two goals and an assist and the Chicago Blackhawks ended a five-game losing streak with a 6-3 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday night.
Lloris, Hollingshead's late goal help LAFC beat New York City FC 1-0
Ryan Hollingshead scored a goal in the 86th minute to help Los Angeles FC beat New York City FC 1-0.
JuJu Watkins scores 30, No. 4 USC defeats No. 2 UCLA 80-67 to win 1st Big Ten regular-season title
JuJu Watkins scored 30 points and No. 4 Southern California defeated second-ranked UCLA 80-67 to clinch the program's first Big Ten regular-season title in its league debut.
Binnington makes 25 saves as Blues extend streak to 4 with win 4-1 over Kings
Colton Parayko and Pavel Buchnevich each scored, and Jordan Binnington made 25 saves.
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LA City Council votes 13-2 against Kristin Crowley's appeal to be reinstated as LAFD chief
At a special meeting Tuesday afternoon, the Los Angeles City Council voted against Kristin Crowley's appeal to be reinstated as LAFD chief, after she was removed by Mayor Karen Bass last month.
Sierra Madre issues evacuation warning for latest rain storm
Sierra Madre city leaders issued an evacuation warning in anticipation of the latest rain storm to hit Southern California.
LeBron James surpasses 50,000 career points, a first in NBA history
LeBron James has made NBA history once again by becoming the first player to surpass 50,000 career points.
Ventura man arrested for allegedly beating sea lion with a stick
Police arrested a 32-year-old man allegedly caught on Ventura beach cameras beating a sea lion with a large stick Tuesday morning.
Huntington Beach announces plan to fight ACLU lawsuit
The ACLU filed a lawsuit accusing the city's library system of censoring books.
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Sierra Madre issues evacuation warning for latest rain storm
Sierra Madre city leaders issued an evacuation warning in anticipation of the latest rain storm to hit Southern California.
LeBron James surpasses 50,000 career points, a first in NBA history
LeBron James has made NBA history once again by becoming the first player to surpass 50,000 career points.
Ventura man arrested for allegedly beating sea lion with a stick
Police arrested a 32-year-old man allegedly caught on Ventura beach cameras beating a sea lion with a large stick Tuesday morning.
Palisades residents feel forgotten after LA County wildfires
Amid the gray ash of the Palisdes Fire burn zone, survivors are trying to find the basics needed to survive. Many of these neighbors feel increasingly forgotten as the days pass.
California man sentenced to over 4 years in prison for hate crime beating
A homeless man from California pleaded guilty in federal court this Wednesday to punching an Asian American woman while shouting racial slurs at her in 2021.
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Huntington Beach announces plan to fight ACLU lawsuit
The ACLU filed a lawsuit accusing the city's library system of censoring books.
Health officials say Orange County infant with measles traveled through LAX in early-January
Health officials on Tuesday advised the public that a child from Orange County with a confirmed case of measles traveled through Los Angeles International Airport earlier this month.
Costa Mesa police seize hundreds of nitrous oxide canisters
Following a recent ban, the Costa Mesa Police Department seized hundreds of large fruit-flavored nitrous oxide cylinders and thousands of small chargers from local smoke shops.
Orange County judge accused of fatally shooting his wife testifies that he accidentally shot her
Orange County Superior Judge Jeffrey Ferguson took the stand on Monday as the trial revolving around his wife's killing continued. He alleged that the gun accidentally discharged in the midst of an argument they were having back in August of 2023.
Deputies arrest four after shooting in San Clemente
Investigators believe that the shootings are gang-related.
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Jurupa Valley child's pony stolen from family yard
A child is heartbroken after someone stole his pet pony from his family's Jurupa Valley yard.
California man sentenced to over 4 years in prison for hate crime beating
A homeless man from California pleaded guilty in federal court this Wednesday to punching an Asian American woman while shouting racial slurs at her in 2021.
Nightly closures for 71 Freeway as interchange construction continues
The 71 Freeway in Chino Hills will be closed for the 71/91 interchange construction project nightly this month.
2 hikers rescued from Mt. Baldy after falling down mountainside
Rescuers hiked through freezing and dangerous conditions to save the stranded hikers.
Weekly overnight closures of southbound SR-71 to start Monday, lasting through end of March
The seven-mile stretch, which runs from Butterfield Ranch Road in Chino Hills to the 91 Freeway in Corona, will be under construction at least through March 28, according to the Riverside County Transportation Commission.
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Videos capture frustration with illegal dumping in Los Angeles
KCAL News Investigates dives into the stats and budgets surrounding the enforcement of illegal dumping in LA.
KCAL News Investigates: A year in investigations
Ross Palombo takes us through a year's worth of KCAL News Investigations.
LADWP fixes hundreds of fire hydrants listed for repair
A KCAL News investigation found more than 1,300 fire hydrants need maintenance across LA. Ross Palombo reports.
Starbucks switches to compostable cups in more than a dozen states
Starbucks will replace its plastic cups at select locations in California and several other states.
Starbucks switches to compostable cups in more than a dozen states | KCAL Investigates
Starbucks will replace its plastic cups at select locations in California and several other states. Ross Palombo reports.
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Vaccine critic RFK Jr. backs measles vaccine amid deadly Texas outbreak
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a noted vaccine skeptic, is voicing support for the measles vaccine amid a deadly outbreak, mainly in Texas.
Who won Oscars for 2025? See the full winners list here
"Anora" won big at the 2025 Oscars. Here's the full list of who won and was nominated for this year's Academy Awards.
Treasury Secretary says Ukraine economic deal is not on the table after Zelenskyy "chose to blow that up"
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said an economic deal with Ukraine is not currently on the table after a contentious Oval Office meeting.
Missed watching the 2025 Oscars? Here's how to see the awards show now
Hollywood's biggest stars turned out for the 97th annual Academy Awards. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2025 Oscars.
U.S. set to unleash tariffs on Canada, Mexico and other countries
Trump officials remain on course to hit Canada and Mexico with 25% tariffs on March 4, with a wave of other levies ready to roll.
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Vaccine critic RFK Jr. backs measles vaccine amid deadly Texas outbreak
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a noted vaccine skeptic, is voicing support for the measles vaccine amid a deadly outbreak, mainly in Texas.
Treasury Secretary says Ukraine economic deal is not on the table after Zelenskyy "chose to blow that up"
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said an economic deal with Ukraine is not currently on the table after a contentious Oval Office meeting.
California governor proclaims state of emergency to speed up wildfire prevention projects
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced he has proclaimed a state of emergency to speed up wildfire prevention projects ahead of the peak wildfire season.
Illegal border crossings plunge to levels not seen in decades amid Trump crackdown
Over the past 25 years, the only time monthly apprehensions came close to the level recorded in February was in April 2017.
Trump signs executive order designating English the official language
It rescinds a federal mandate that requires agencies and other recipients of federal funding to provide language assistance to non-English speakers.
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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 cars 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.
Food4less workers overwhelmingly authorize strike after week of voting
The authorization comes after a week-long voting period for the more than 6,000 Food4Less workers represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers Local union.
Aldi recalls cream cheese spread sold in 28 states for possible salmonella contamination
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
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Pope Francis has calm night after breathing crisis caused recovery setback
Pope Francis had a peaceful night with no crises after a bronchial crisis prompted a worsening of his health.
Trump bars federal funding for schools with COVID vaccine mandates
No states mandate that students receive the COVID-19 vaccine, though other vaccine requirements remain in place.
U.S. records most whooping cough deaths since 2017
Pertussis cases are on the rise again, after a dip following the winter holidays.
Flu levels now highest since 2009 pandemic, CDC reports
The CDC says respiratory illness is now "very high" nationwide.
CDC purges STD and vaccine info after Trump gender order
Health experts say the website purge could result in deaths.
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Joann to close about 500 fabric stores nationwide. Here's where.
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has announced it will be closing approximately 500 stores nationwide, almost a year after filing for bankruptcy.
Magic Johnson among 19 to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Democratic philanthropist George Soros and actor-director Denzel Washington were awarded the nation's highest civilian honor.
Insurance companies in CA must offer coverage in wildfire-prone areas
Insurance companies in California will have to offer coverage to homeowners in wildfire-prone areas under a new state regulation that was announced Monday.
Ralphs files lawsuit seeking injunction against food trucks outside Pacific Palisades store
The lawsuit contends that multiple food truck operators have created constant nuisance outside of the store in the form of congestion, trash generation and rudeness to store employees.
Newsom vows California EV rebates if Trump administration kills federal tax credit
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that the state would renew a rebate program for electric vehicles if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the current federal tax credit.
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LeBron James surpasses 50,000 career points, a first in NBA history
LeBron James has made NBA history once again by becoming the first player to surpass 50,000 career points.
Tyler Bilodeau scores 19 points, UCLA holds off dramatic rally by Northwestern
The Wildcats had chipped away at their deficit and got within 68-65 on Ty Berry's 3-pointer with 33 seconds left.
Knight stars in Chicago debut as Blackhawks beat slumping Kings
Defensemen Alec Martinez and Ethan Del Mastro scored for the Blackhawks.
Luka scores 29 points and LeBron adds 17 in the Lakers' 2nd straight win over the Clippers, 108-102
The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Los Angeles Clippers 108-102 to win their rivalry matchup for the second time in three days.
Sam Adekugbe, Brian White spark Whitecaps to 2-1 victory over Galaxy
Defender Sam Adekugbe scored early, Brian White scored late and the Vancouver Whitecaps beat the Los Angeles Galaxy 2-1, handing the defending MLS Cup champions a second straight defeat to begin the season.
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Los Angeles firefighters honored on stage at Oscars ceremony
Los Angeles Fire Department firefighters were honored on stage at the Oscars ceremony on Sunday, met with a standing ovation from some of Hollywood's biggest names.
Who won Oscars for 2025? See the full winners list here
"Anora" won big at the 2025 Oscars. Here's the full list of who won and was nominated for this year's Academy Awards.
Remembering two-time Oscar-winner Gene Hackman
"Sunday Morning" looks back on the brilliant career of Gene Hackman, and talks with Brad Dourif (Hackman's co-star in "Mississippi Burning") and Hollywood Reporter chief film critic David Rooney about a star who refused to be typecast.
Missed watching the 2025 Oscars? Here's how to see the awards show now
Hollywood's biggest stars turned out for the 97th annual Academy Awards. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2025 Oscars.
Angie Stone, soul singer behind hit "Wish I Didn't Miss You," dies in crash
Angie Stone, a member of the all-female hip hop trio The Sequence, was killed early Saturday in a car crash. She was 63.
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Gas station clerk shot in the chest during armed robbery in La Puente
The clerk survived and the suspect was arrested by Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies.
Mount Baldy residents prepare for potential snowy weather
KCAL's Nicole Comstock is at Mount Baldy where residents are hoping the storm can turn around a slow winter season.
Calleguas Water District | Look At This!
Desmond Shaw flies to Simi Valley for this episode of Look At This!
Federal government looks to sell properties, including courthouse in LA
The federal government is looking to sell some of its properties, including a courthouse in LA.
Toluca Lake restaurant considers raising prices amid Trump tariffs
A Toluca Lake restaurant owner is considering higher prices for his customers amid President Trump's tariffs. Lesley Marin reports.
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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.
