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As the Los Angeles area continues to monitor extreme fire danger, Mayor Karen Bass said officials are preparing for the possibility of rain in burn scar areas over the weekend.
Two brush fires burning along I-15 in northern San Diego County have prompted evacuation orders for some as they burn at high rates of speed due to strong winds in the area.
Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the state would join a lawsuit in the wake of an executive order by President Trump seeking to end birthright citizenship.
Southern California will continue to face "dangerous fire weather conditions" including strong Santa Ana winds and extremely low humidity through later this week, forecasters said Tuesday.
President Trump invoked presidential powers to begin his long-promised immigration crackdown shortly after taking office on Monday.
Comedian Trevor Noah will return to the Grammy Awards stage to host the 2025 ceremony — his fifth consecutive year leading the show.
A high-speed pursuit involving a stolen police vehicle ended with a barricade in Lakewood Monday night.
Deputies say that there were approximately 250 roosters on the property, and that dozens of people were spectating an event on Saturday morning in Yucaipa.
It happened a little before 7 a.m. Sunday morning on McCall Boulevard, just west of Aspel Road, according to the Menifee Police Department.
KCAL Cares and the American Red Cross have partnered to support our communities in crisis.
Dry vegetation helped fuel the fires that spread through the Los Angeles area, burning tens of thousands of acres.
As Southern California navigates the lasting impacts of wildfire, the KCAL News and CBS Los Angeles team wants to hear from you.
"American Nightmare" victims Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn worked with two small-town law enforcement officials to get kidnapper Matthew Muller to confess to more cold case crimes.
This year-long investigation provides an unprecedented look at California's one-party supermajority legislature through the eyes of grieving parents who discover how California lawmakers kill popular bills by not voting.
This year-long investigation by CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts examines the many components of California's new tougher-on-crime law.
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.
Ross Palombo takes us through a year's worth of KCAL News Investigations.
Ross Palombo investigates possible attendance fraud, where marking students present when they're not actually in class, could be affecting an even larger amount of LAUSD schools than first thought.
Is your recycled Starbucks cup ending up where you expected? A KCAL News investigation says that it probably isn't. Ross Palombo takes a deeper look at the problem.
The Chambers Fire in Hemet broke out amid high-powered winds as much of Southern California was under a Red Flag Warning Monday night. But firefighters managed to stop the spread of the flames, keeping them from threatening the nearby Seven Hills community and other parts of Riverside County.
After a pair of devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County, another series of brush fires broke out later this month in San Diego County -- including the Lilac Fire which burned over 50 acres before firefighters got the upper hand.
Jessica Nazari is back with the Best of CES 2025: Standout Tech. From wireless headphones to high reality glasses that allows you to see notifications in real time, Tech Talk has it.
Griffin Goldsmith, a band member of "Dawes" who recently performed a song reflecting the Los Angeles wildfires on Jimmy Kimmel, and his wife, Kit Goldsmith, lost their home in the Eaton Fire and reflect on the impact of losing their home.
Jan 24 through Feb 7, it is Dine LA restaurant week! Each reservation supports wildfire relief, and LA Tourism will donate $5 per reservation made to The American Red Cross with a match from Banc of California. Stacey Sun and Tara Kelly join KCAL News Mornings to tell us about the cause and even brought some meatballs for Rudabeh Shabazi and Jamie Yuccas to try.
Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin scored milestone goals and the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated Los Angeles 5-1, snapping the Kings' nine-game home win streak.
Zach LaVine scored 35 points and the Chicago Bulls defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 112-99 to snap a five-game skid.
The Buckeyes earned their second national title since the start of the College Football Playoff era.
Lauren Betts had 24 points, nine rebounds and a school-record nine blocks to help No. 1 UCLA beat 25th-ranked Baylor 72-57 on Monday in the inaugural Coretta Scott King Classic.
Norman Powell scored 22 points, James Harden had a double-double and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 116-102.
Jeff Torborg, the former catcher who caught Sandy Koufax's perfect game and was the 1990 AL manager of the year with the Chicago White Sox, died Sunday.
Saquon Barkley dashed through the snow for touchdown runs of 78 and 62 yards and finished with 205 yards rushing, Jalen Hurts had a 44-yard scoring run and the Philadelphia Eagles held on against the turnover-happy Los Angeles Rams 28-22 to advance to the NFC championship game for the second time in three seasons.
JuJu Watkins scored 22 points and Rayah Marshall added 13 to help No. 4 Southern California overcame an 11-point deficit and hold on for a 73-66 victory at Indiana.
Jaden Schwartz had a hat trick, Joey Daccord made 17 of his 28 saves in the third period and the Seattle Kraken beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-2 on Saturday night.
As the Los Angeles area continues to monitor extreme fire danger, Mayor Karen Bass said officials are preparing for the possibility of rain in burn scar areas over the weekend.
Two brush fires burning along I-15 in northern San Diego County have prompted evacuation orders for some as they burn at high rates of speed due to strong winds in the area.
Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the state would join a lawsuit in the wake of an executive order by President Trump seeking to end birthright citizenship.
Southern California will continue to face "dangerous fire weather conditions" including strong Santa Ana winds and extremely low humidity through later this week, forecasters said Tuesday.
President Trump invoked presidential powers to begin his long-promised immigration crackdown shortly after taking office on Monday.
As the Los Angeles area continues to monitor extreme fire danger, Mayor Karen Bass said officials are preparing for the possibility of rain in burn scar areas over the weekend.
A high-speed pursuit involving a stolen police vehicle ended with a barricade in Lakewood Monday night.
Following President Trump's inauguration on Monday, former Vice President Kamala Harris returned to Los Angeles County to help distribute food and to thank fire crews in Altadena.
Burn scars in areas of the Eaton Fire and Palisades Fire are of top concern, as the risk for mudslides, landslides, flash floods and debris flow is high in fire zones.
The fire was reported around 1 p.m., on the hillside just below the East Griffith Observatory Trail.
Here is a list of some of the Southern California businesses offering support.
With yet another major Santa Ana wind event closing in on most of Southern California, local authorities are already taking steps to ensure a swift response to any emergencies that may arise.
Southern California Edison, one of the major electricity providers, could shut off power to more than 409,000 residents amid a major Santa Ana windstorm this week.
Irvine police arrested a middle school teacher after he allegedly sent lewd texts and tried to set up a meeting with a minor.
Officers arrived and found one man suffering from a deadly stab wound at the intersection of Sunflower Ave. and Bristol St.
Deputies say that there were approximately 250 roosters on the property, and that dozens of people were spectating an event on Saturday morning in Yucaipa.
Two brush fires burning along I-15 in northern San Diego County have prompted evacuation orders for some as they burn at high rates of speed due to strong winds in the area.
It happened a little before 7 a.m. Sunday morning on McCall Boulevard, just west of Aspel Road, according to the Menifee Police Department.
The fire was first reported at around 6:10 p.m. near Chambers Street and Gilbert Street, firefighters said.
The man was released after posting bail on Saturday.
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.
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.
A KCAL News investigation found that some schools marked entire classrooms present on days where there were actually numerous absences, which one teacher believes to be a district-wide issue.
Ross Palombo investigates possible attendance fraud, where marking students present when they're not actually in class, could be affecting an even larger amount of LAUSD schools than first thought.
President Trump invoked presidential powers to begin his long-promised immigration crackdown shortly after taking office on Monday.
The Buckeyes earned their second national title since the start of the College Football Playoff era.
CBS News will carry the Trump Inauguration Day events live, beginning at 9 a.m. ET, across broadcast and streaming platforms.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Inauguration Day both fall on Jan. 20. Here's what's open and closed on the federal holiday.
The fire began outside the building – which was unoccupied at the time – and caused minor damage before it was extinguished. No injuries were reported.
President Trump invoked presidential powers to begin his long-promised immigration crackdown shortly after taking office on Monday.
Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the state would join a lawsuit in the wake of an executive order by President Trump seeking to end birthright citizenship.
CBS News will carry the Trump Inauguration Day events live, beginning at 9 a.m. ET, across broadcast and streaming platforms.
Vice President Kamala Harris will take time to decide her next move, a senior administration official said Sunday.
Han Zheng, the vice president of the People's Republic of China, is in Washington for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday.
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.
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
But consumer advocates say the Food and Drug Administration's new guidance on lead limit in baby food doesn't go far enough.
The H5N1 bird flu virus has been found in samples of Monarch Raw Pet Food, and a cat that ate the food is confirmed to have been infected.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an emergency proclamation on Wednesday in response to growing concerns over bird flu cases in the state and across the country.
Cases now reported in eight states related to Yu Shang Food products sold online and at stores nationwide, officials say.
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.
Avid coin collectors jumped at the chance to get their hands on a rare "double eagle" gold coin at a Southern California auction house.
Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin scored milestone goals and the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated Los Angeles 5-1, snapping the Kings' nine-game home win streak.
Zach LaVine scored 35 points and the Chicago Bulls defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 112-99 to snap a five-game skid.
The Buckeyes earned their second national title since the start of the College Football Playoff era.
Lauren Betts had 24 points, nine rebounds and a school-record nine blocks to help No. 1 UCLA beat 25th-ranked Baylor 72-57 on Monday in the inaugural Coretta Scott King Classic.
Norman Powell scored 22 points, James Harden had a double-double and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 116-102.
Comedian Trevor Noah will return to the Grammy Awards stage to host the 2025 ceremony — his fifth consecutive year leading the show.
President-elect Donald Trump had one of the biggest names in country music performing at his swearing-in ceremony.
The proceeds will help short and long-term relief efforts for Southern California wildfire victims.
David Lynch has died at the age of 78, his family announced.
Bob Uecker was the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker "Mr. Baseball" and honors from the Hall of Fame.
The Chambers Fire in Hemet broke out amid high-powered winds as much of Southern California was under a Red Flag Warning Monday night. But firefighters managed to stop the spread of the flames, keeping them from threatening the nearby Seven Hills community and other parts of Riverside County.
After a pair of devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County, another series of brush fires broke out later this month in San Diego County -- including the Lilac Fire which burned over 50 acres before firefighters got the upper hand.
Jessica Nazari is back with the Best of CES 2025: Standout Tech. From wireless headphones to high reality glasses that allows you to see notifications in real time, Tech Talk has it.
Griffin Goldsmith, a band member of "Dawes" who recently performed a song reflecting the Los Angeles wildfires on Jimmy Kimmel, and his wife, Kit Goldsmith, lost their home in the Eaton Fire and reflect on the impact of losing their home.
Jan 24 through Feb 7, it is Dine LA restaurant week! Each reservation supports wildfire relief, and LA Tourism will donate $5 per reservation made to The American Red Cross with a match from Banc of California. Stacey Sun and Tara Kelly join KCAL News Mornings to tell us about the cause and even brought some meatballs for Rudabeh Shabazi and Jamie Yuccas to try.
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.