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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.
Pregnant woman continues desperate search for permanent housing after Eaton Fire
It's been a tough few weeks for Marina Morse after the American Red Cross shelter near the Eaton Fire turned her away following a brief hospital stay.
LA cannot track money spent on homeless programs, independent audit finds
An independent audit commissioned by a federal judge raised serious concerns about how Los Angeles city and county are handling the billions of taxpayer dollars spent on the homelessness crisis.
Santa Susana Pass turned into dumping ground for stolen safes and ATM machines
A group of local volunteers discovered that the hills of the Santa Susana Pass have turned into a dumping ground for stolen safes and ATM machines.
3 to 6 inches of snow expected for Big Bear and surrounding areas
The latest storm coming to Southern California could bring several inches of snow to Big Bear Lake and other San Bernardino County Mountain communities.
Burglary suspect killed, another wounded after breaking into SoCal home: Sheriff
A burglary suspect died and another was left wounded after they were both shot by a San Bernardino County resident whose home they allegedly broke into, authorities said Thursday.
Whittier teen invited to Trump's joint address reacts to West Point acceptance
Hartley and his mom were stunned and overjoyed after hearing the news that his dream of attending one of the nation's most prestigious military institutions had become a reality.
Big Bear nest faces winter storm, as pip watch continues on 3rd egg
As Jackie keeps her two eaglets warm, Friends of Big Bear Valley said Thursday morning that there is not a confirmed pip yet in the third egg. "We continue to wait and watch."
Nonprofit donates $10K to captain who lost home during Palisades Fire
With growing panic in his voice, Los Angeles County Fire Department Captain Alek Edwards watched as the Palisades Fire moved closer to his Tahitian Terrace mobile home park on Jan. 7.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
Mayor Karen Bass responds to scathing audit on Los Angeles' homeless programs
An independent audit commissioned by a federal judge raised serious concerns about how Los Angeles city and county are handling the billions of taxpayer dollars spent on the homelessness crisis. Jeff Nguyen reports.
Pregnant woman struggles to find permanent housing after Eaton Fire
It's been a tough few weeks for Marina Morse after the American Red Cross shelter near the Eaton Fire turned her away following a brief hospital stay. Gio Insignares reports.
Fresh snow blankets streets in San Bernardino Mountains
The latest storm coming to Southern California could bring several inches of snow to Big Bear Lake and other San Bernardino County Mountain communities. Nicole Comstock reports.
Wells Fargo Center | Look At This!
Desmond Shaw flies to downtown Los Angeles for this episode of Look At This!
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Soucy's 2nd-period goal stands up as the winner in Canucks 3-2 win over Ducks
Carson Soucy scored the winner as the Vancouver Canucks downed the Anaheim Ducks 3-2.
Robert Thomas scores in regulation and shootout, Blues beat Kings 3-2
Robert Thomas scored the decisive goal in the shootout and scored a goal in regulation to extend his point streak to 11 games as the St. Louis Blues beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2.
Harden scores 50 points for 1st time with Clippers in 123-115 win over Pistons
James Harden scored 50 points, his 24th career 50-point game and first with the Clippers, and Los Angeles beat the Detroit Pistons 123-115.
Ducks goalie John Gibson leaves game in Vancouver after collision with Drew O'Connor
Anaheim goalie John Gibson left the Ducks' game against Vancouver on Wednesday night in the second period after Canucks winger Drew O'Connor crashed into him in the crease.
Chargers release linebacker Joey Bosa after 9 seasons with the franchise
The Los Angeles Chargers released Joey Bosa on Wednesday, ending his nine-year tenure with the team.
Durant scores 34, Suns rally from 23-point deficit in 2nd half to beat the Clippers 119-117
Kevin Durant scored 34 points, Devin Booker added 17 and the Phoenix Suns rallied from a 23-point deficit late in the third quarter to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 119-117.
LeBron scores 34 after historic 50,000th point, and Lakers beat Pelicans 136-115 for 7th straight W
The Los Angeles Lakers extended their longest winning streak in four years to seven games with a 136-115 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.
Mason McTavish scores twice as the Ducks defeat the Oilers 6-2
Mason McTavish had a pair of goals and Jackson LaCombe and Cutter Gauthier each had three assists as the Anaheim Ducks scored four goals in the final eight minutes of the first period en route to a 6-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night.
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.
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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.
Pregnant woman continues desperate search for permanent housing after Eaton Fire
It's been a tough few weeks for Marina Morse after the American Red Cross shelter near the Eaton Fire turned her away following a brief hospital stay.
LA cannot track money spent on homeless programs, independent audit finds
An independent audit commissioned by a federal judge raised serious concerns about how Los Angeles city and county are handling the billions of taxpayer dollars spent on the homelessness crisis.
Santa Susana Pass turned into dumping ground for stolen safes and ATM machines
A group of local volunteers discovered that the hills of the Santa Susana Pass have turned into a dumping ground for stolen safes and ATM machines.
3 to 6 inches of snow expected for Big Bear and surrounding areas
The latest storm coming to Southern California could bring several inches of snow to Big Bear Lake and other San Bernardino County Mountain communities.
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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.
Pregnant woman continues desperate search for permanent housing after Eaton Fire
It's been a tough few weeks for Marina Morse after the American Red Cross shelter near the Eaton Fire turned her away following a brief hospital stay.
LA cannot track money spent on homeless programs, independent audit finds
An independent audit commissioned by a federal judge raised serious concerns about how Los Angeles city and county are handling the billions of taxpayer dollars spent on the homelessness crisis.
Santa Susana Pass turned into dumping ground for stolen safes and ATM machines
A group of local volunteers discovered that the hills of the Santa Susana Pass have turned into a dumping ground for stolen safes and ATM machines.
3 to 6 inches of snow expected for Big Bear and surrounding areas
The latest storm coming to Southern California could bring several inches of snow to Big Bear Lake and other San Bernardino County Mountain communities.
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Garden Grove shooting suspect arrested at Mexico-U.S. border
A 19-year-old accused of shooting a man to death in Orange County was arrested by police while trying to cross the Mexico-U.S. border.
Anaheim police arrest 19-year-old for deadly shooting
The Anaheim Police Department arrested a 19-year-old for a deadly shooting in late February.
Beaches closed after shark spotted off coast of Huntington Beach
City officials say that the shark, a 6-to-7-foot great white shark was spotted at around 8 a.m. on Wednesday.
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.
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3 to 6 inches of snow expected for Big Bear and surrounding areas
The latest storm coming to Southern California could bring several inches of snow to Big Bear Lake and other San Bernardino County Mountain communities.
Hikers stranded for 3 days after falling 800-feet from Riverside County mountainside
Two hikers who were stranded for three days after they fell 800-feet down a cliffside in the San Jacinto Mountains were rescued on Monday. They spoke with KCAL News, recalling the brutal days they spent before finally being saved.
Hidden camera found concealed in bushes outside of Chino Hills home
The camera, which looked to be wrapped in fake leaves, were found in a bush outside of a Chino Hills house over the weekend. It's one of many similar discoveries made in Southern California over recent months.
Video shows alleged arsonist catching fire while setting car ablaze in Riverside County
Home surveillance footage shows the man hurtling over a fence and running down the street while on fire, just moments after igniting a car in the front yard of a Corona home.
San Bernardino County unveils body scanning technology at county jails
The technology aims to prevent foreign objects, substances or illegal contraband from entering jails.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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Justice Dept. probing antisemitism at University of California system
Pro-Palestinian encampments popped up on several University of California campuses amid the Israel-Hamas war.
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.
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Gavin Newsom splits with Democrats on transgender athletes
California's Democratic governor is already facing blowback from his own party after comments he made in the debut episode of his podcast "This is Gavin Newsom."
Justice Dept. probing antisemitism at University of California system
Pro-Palestinian encampments popped up on several University of California campuses amid the Israel-Hamas war.
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.
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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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Soucy's 2nd-period goal stands up as the winner in Canucks 3-2 win over Ducks
Carson Soucy scored the winner as the Vancouver Canucks downed the Anaheim Ducks 3-2.
Robert Thomas scores in regulation and shootout, Blues beat Kings 3-2
Robert Thomas scored the decisive goal in the shootout and scored a goal in regulation to extend his point streak to 11 games as the St. Louis Blues beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2.
Harden scores 50 points for 1st time with Clippers in 123-115 win over Pistons
James Harden scored 50 points, his 24th career 50-point game and first with the Clippers, and Los Angeles beat the Detroit Pistons 123-115.
Ducks goalie John Gibson leaves game in Vancouver after collision with Drew O'Connor
Anaheim goalie John Gibson left the Ducks' game against Vancouver on Wednesday night in the second period after Canucks winger Drew O'Connor crashed into him in the crease.
Chargers release linebacker Joey Bosa after 9 seasons with the franchise
The Los Angeles Chargers released Joey Bosa on Wednesday, ending his nine-year tenure with the team.
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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.
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Remembering two-time Oscar-winner Gene Hackman
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Missed watching the 2025 Oscars? Here's how to see the awards show now
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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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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.
Mayor Karen Bass responds to scathing audit on Los Angeles' homeless programs
An independent audit commissioned by a federal judge raised serious concerns about how Los Angeles city and county are handling the billions of taxpayer dollars spent on the homelessness crisis. Jeff Nguyen reports.
Pregnant woman struggles to find permanent housing after Eaton Fire
It's been a tough few weeks for Marina Morse after the American Red Cross shelter near the Eaton Fire turned her away following a brief hospital stay. Gio Insignares reports.
Fresh snow blankets streets in San Bernardino Mountains
The latest storm coming to Southern California could bring several inches of snow to Big Bear Lake and other San Bernardino County Mountain communities. Nicole Comstock reports.
Wells Fargo Center | Look At This!
Desmond Shaw flies to downtown Los Angeles for this episode of Look At This!
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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.
