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Bass has appointed former Chief Deputy Ronnie Villanueva as interim fire chief. Villanueva served with the LAFD for 41 years before retiring in September 2024.
Paris Hilton will match donations to the Pasadena Humane Society through Sunday evening as part of her monthlong birthday celebrations, hopeful that they can continue to meet the challenges posed by the aftermath of the Eaton Fire.
While investigating the story, KCAL News connected the theft of former Dodgers batting practice pitcher Mike McDermott's two World Series rings with recent coverage of a "jewelry swap" scheme out of Orange County.
A suspect in the fatal stabbing of a Cal Fire captain in San Diego County was identified by sheriff's officials Thursday, who said the suspected killer remains at large.
It's unclear what prompted the chase to begin.
It happened at around 8:30 p.m. in the 12800 block of Roselle Avenue, according to authorities.
Police arrested a Valencia woman who was seen wearing a "Palisades Strong" shirt while looting a burned property inside of the Palisades Fire burn zone on Friday.
When a mudslide pushed his SUV off a cliff and into the ocean earlier this month, Los Angeles Fire Department Inspector Jerry Kao said he thought about how dying would affect his family — and what he could do to survive.
It happened at around 8:15 p.m. on Friday evening at the Home Depot location on Sherman Way, police said.
KCAL Cares and the American Red Cross have partnered to support our communities in crisis.
As Southern California navigates the lasting impacts of wildfire, the KCAL News and CBS Los Angeles team wants to hear from you.
KCAL News has launched an initiative called "Rebuilding SoCal," a commitment to cover that process every step of the way, helping people both come to terms with the loss and begin again following the devastating wildfires.
As California faces the largest insurance crisis in the state's history, there is still no leader of the state Senate Insurance Committee. Half committee members are new to the committee, the committee staff is new, and arguably, the most experienced and qualified person in the Senate to lead this committee is embroiled in a federal corruption investigation.
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.
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.
Starbucks will replace its plastic cups at select locations in California and several other states. Ross Palombo reports.
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.
Former LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner is spearheading the lawsuit that claim millions of dollars weren't spent properly. Ross Palombos reports.
More issues over how the Los Angeles fire chief, mayor and the city are handling the deadly wildfires and it's who it may be coming from that's raising eyebrows. Senior Reporter Ross Palombo has the story that you'll only see on KCAL News.
Laurie Perez speaks with Mike McDermott, the longtime Dodgers batting practice pitcher who recently had two of his World Series rings stolen. While looking into the story, there appeared to be a break in the case due to former KCAL News reporting.
A slow-speed pursuit with an alleged reckless driver came to a sudden end after continuing through Hollywood surface streets for nearly 30 minutes on Saturday evening.
The owner of the Boney Island treehouse, a beloved Sherman Oaks landmark, is being forced to tear down his creation by the city.
Hilton hotel heiress Paris Hilton is matching donations of up to $60,000 at the Pasadena Humane Center through Sunday after the shelter was inundated with arrivals in the wake of the Eaton Fire.
Police arrested a Valencia woman who was seen wearing a "Palisades Strong" shirt while looting a burned property inside of the Palisades Fire burn zone on Friday.
Elijah Molden will remain with the Los Angeles Chargers after signing a three-year contract extension.
Jeremy Ebobisse scored in the 78th minute of his first match with his new club, and Los Angeles FC remained perfect in eight Major League Soccer season openers with a 1-0 victory over Minnesota United FC.
Since the shocking trade earlier this month, ticket prices to Mavericks games have been all over the place.
LeBron James scored 40 points, including eight straight in a fourth-quarter surge, and Austin Reaves had 32 as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 110-102.
Lauren Betts scored 22 points, Kiki Rice added 16 and third-ranked UCLA pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 70-55 victory over No. 25 Illinois on Thursday night.
Rodney Rice scored 22 points, Ja'Kobi Gillespie added 20 and No. 20 Maryland beat Southern California 88-71 for its eighth win in nine games.
Giannis Antetokounmpo returned after missing six games with a calf strain and scored 23 points as the Milwaukee Bucks rallied for a 116-110 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
Miles Bridges scored 29 points, LaMelo Ball added 27 and the Charlotte Hornets stunned LeBron James and Luka Doncic with a 100-97 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
JuJu Watkins scored 28 points, Kiki Iriafen added 24 points and 10 rebounds and fourth-ranked Southern California defeated No. 22 Michigan State 83-75.
Bass has appointed former Chief Deputy Ronnie Villanueva as interim fire chief. Villanueva served with the LAFD for 41 years before retiring in September 2024.
Paris Hilton will match donations to the Pasadena Humane Society through Sunday evening as part of her monthlong birthday celebrations, hopeful that they can continue to meet the challenges posed by the aftermath of the Eaton Fire.
While investigating the story, KCAL News connected the theft of former Dodgers batting practice pitcher Mike McDermott's two World Series rings with recent coverage of a "jewelry swap" scheme out of Orange County.
A suspect in the fatal stabbing of a Cal Fire captain in San Diego County was identified by sheriff's officials Thursday, who said the suspected killer remains at large.
It's unclear what prompted the chase to begin.
Paris Hilton will match donations to the Pasadena Humane Society through Sunday evening as part of her monthlong birthday celebrations, hopeful that they can continue to meet the challenges posed by the aftermath of the Eaton Fire.
While investigating the story, KCAL News connected the theft of former Dodgers batting practice pitcher Mike McDermott's two World Series rings with recent coverage of a "jewelry swap" scheme out of Orange County.
It's unclear what prompted the chase to begin.
It happened at around 8:30 p.m. in the 12800 block of Roselle Avenue, according to authorities.
Police arrested a Valencia woman who was seen wearing a "Palisades Strong" shirt while looting a burned property inside of the Palisades Fire burn zone on Friday.
While investigating the story, KCAL News connected the theft of former Dodgers batting practice pitcher Mike McDermott's two World Series rings with recent coverage of a "jewelry swap" scheme out of Orange County.
Federal prosecutors announced charges against a trio, including a couple from North Hollywood who allegedly halted their "crime spree" to get married in Las Vegas.
They say that tow truck companies are targeting drivers involved in collisions, picking up their cars and then holding them hostage for large amounts of money.
Police are seeking help from the public in identifying possible additional victims of a sexual assault suspect who was recently arrested for allegedly committing lewd acts with underage girls.
After their mother died in a crash in Anaheim Sunday night, three kids are fighting for justice against the apparent drunk driver who allegedly caused the deadly collision.
A 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck near Cabazon in Riverside County Saturday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
It happened a little before 8 p.m. on southbound lanes near Van Buren Boulevard, according to the California Highway Patrol.
They say that tow truck companies are targeting drivers involved in collisions, picking up their cars and then holding them hostage for large amounts of money.
Police are seeking help from the public in identifying possible additional victims of a sexual assault suspect who was recently arrested for allegedly committing lewd acts with underage girls.
The crash happened just before 1 a.m. on Riverside Drive, according to Riverside County deputies.
KCAL News Investigates dives into the stats and budgets surrounding the enforcement of illegal dumping in LA.
Ross Palombo takes us through a year's worth of KCAL News Investigations.
Starbucks will replace its plastic cups at select locations in California and several other states.
Starbucks will replace its plastic cups at select locations in California and several other states. Ross Palombo reports.
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.
Kluwe had been protesting the city's decision to display a plaque that features the words "Magical," "Alluring," "Galvanizing" and "Adventurous" — which spells out MAGA.
Two planes collided midair Wednesday at the Marana Regional Airport near Tucson, Arizona, leaving two passengers dead, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
USDA said it's trying to rescind the firings this weekend of several employees who had worked on the bird flu.
Affected organizations said the move would prevent them from offering critical legal services to migrant children who crossed the U.S. southern border without their parents or legal guardians.
In Oregon's Cascade Mountains, an avalanche killed two backcountry skiers, while another was killed in an avalanche near South Lake Tahoe, authorities said.
Kluwe had been protesting the city's decision to display a plaque that features the words "Magical," "Alluring," "Galvanizing" and "Adventurous" — which spells out MAGA.
A new mortgage relief program for Californians who've had their homes destroyed by recent natural disasters is in the works.
Affected organizations said the move would prevent them from offering critical legal services to migrant children who crossed the U.S. southern border without their parents or legal guardians.
Moscow gloats, Ukraine's leader says Trump is operating in a Russian "disinformation space" as the U.S. president echoes Putin's own defense of his war.
The White House said in a legal filing that Tesla CEO Elon Musk isn't an employee of its Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.
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.
A federal judge has blocked a new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes.
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.
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.
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.
No states mandate that students receive the COVID-19 vaccine, though other vaccine requirements remain in place.
Pertussis cases are on the rise again, after a dip following the winter holidays.
The CDC says respiratory illness is now "very high" nationwide.
Health experts say the website purge could result in deaths.
World Health Organization chief says agency already cutting back on hiring and travel with Trump withdrawal set to hit funding.
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has announced it will be closing approximately 500 stores nationwide, almost a year after filing for bankruptcy.
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 California will have to offer coverage to homeowners in wildfire-prone areas under a new state regulation that was announced Monday.
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.
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.
Elijah Molden will remain with the Los Angeles Chargers after signing a three-year contract extension.
Jeremy Ebobisse scored in the 78th minute of his first match with his new club, and Los Angeles FC remained perfect in eight Major League Soccer season openers with a 1-0 victory over Minnesota United FC.
Since the shocking trade earlier this month, ticket prices to Mavericks games have been all over the place.
LeBron James scored 40 points, including eight straight in a fourth-quarter surge, and Austin Reaves had 32 as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 110-102.
Lauren Betts scored 22 points, Kiki Rice added 16 and third-ranked UCLA pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 70-55 victory over No. 25 Illinois on Thursday night.
A$AP Rocky has been found not guilty of two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm Tuesday following a nearly month-long trial in downtown Los Angeles.
Famed Mexican singer and songwriter Paquita la del Barrio has died.
Kim Sae-ron, an award-winning actor whose career was derailed after a 2022 DUI accident, was found dead in her house, police said.
Steve Martin, Bill Murray, Paul McCartney, Eddie Murphy and Alec Baldwin were just some of the stars at "SNL50: The Anniversary Celebration" which aired live from New York, of course.
YouTube TV announced a deal to keep Paramount channels on its platform had been reached Saturday night, ending a public contract dispute.
Laurie Perez speaks with Mike McDermott, the longtime Dodgers batting practice pitcher who recently had two of his World Series rings stolen. While looking into the story, there appeared to be a break in the case due to former KCAL News reporting.
A slow-speed pursuit with an alleged reckless driver came to a sudden end after continuing through Hollywood surface streets for nearly 30 minutes on Saturday evening.
The owner of the Boney Island treehouse, a beloved Sherman Oaks landmark, is being forced to tear down his creation by the city.
Hilton hotel heiress Paris Hilton is matching donations of up to $60,000 at the Pasadena Humane Center through Sunday after the shelter was inundated with arrivals in the wake of the Eaton Fire.
Police arrested a Valencia woman who was seen wearing a "Palisades Strong" shirt while looting a burned property inside of the Palisades Fire burn zone on Friday.
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.
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.
KCAL News Anchor and three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died.
Los Angeles comes out to celebrate the Boys in Blue two days after winning the 2024 World Series.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions after defeating the New York Yankees in game 5.