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Post Fire swells past 15,000 acres near Gorman Firefighters say more than 1,200 people have been evacuated as the nearly 15,000-acre brushfire continues to burn near the I-5 Freeway in Gorman, California, in northwestern Los Angeles County. 11H ago
LAUSD to move forward with student cellphone usage ban during school day If implemented, the proposal would prohibit cellphone use during school hours on all Los Angeles public school campuses, making LAUSD the largest district in the U.S. to take such action. 12H ago
Putin and Kim show off "fiery friendship," pledge unity against U.S. Russia's Vladimir Putin pays a rare visit to North Korea, where he and Kim Jong Un vow to jointly fight "the imperialist hegemonistic policies of the U.S." 1H ago
Student arrested for deadly stabbing on USC's Greek Row A USC student, Ivan Gallegos, 19, of Los Angeles has been identified by LAPD as the suspect. updated 16M ago
Long Beach gives comedian Gabriel Iglesias key to the city Long Beach handed comedian Gabriel Iglesias a key to his hometown Tuesday night. 6H ago
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Long Beach gives comedian Gabriel Iglesias key to the city Long Beach handed comedian Gabriel Iglesias a key to his hometown Tuesday night. 6H ago
Construction starts on Hollywood Boulevard improvement project City leaders hope the project will result in safer streets for bicyclists, drivers and pedestrians. 6H ago
Homicide investigation underway after man found dead in El Monte Investigators have not yet provided circ*mstances surrounding the man's death. 6H ago
Apparent reckless driver allegedly assaults peace officer during pursuit with LA County deputies The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department was in pursuit of an older model Range Rover in the San Gabriel Valley. 6H ago
Decomposing body found off side of 101 Freeway in Studio City CHP officers say that the body had been decomposing for as many as two months and that they were unable to determine if it was a male or female. 7H ago
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Orange County community rallies behind couple who had Pride flag slashed in front of their home After someone slashed and tore down the Pride flag flying outside of a couple's home over the weekend, an Orange County community rallied behind their neighbor with a unique show of support. Jun 17
Santa Ana woman booked on suspicion of murder following shooting in Anaheim A Santa Ana woman has been booked on suspicion of murder following a suspected gang-related shooting. Jun 16
Fullerton police fatally shoot man who allegedly ran towards them while armed with knife Police say that the man was holding a knife in each hand when he ran towards them at around 5 a.m. on Saturday. Jun 15
Man arrested for fatal stabbing in Costa Mesa Israel Antonio Valencia, 25, was charged with murder for a fatal stabbing that happened on Tuesday in Costa Mesa, which left a 22-year-old dead and another man wounded. Jun 15
DUI driver who fatally hit motorcyclist was three times over legal limit, prosecutors say Francisco Garcia-Vargas, 44, was driving over 100 miles per hour and was nearly three times over the legal blood alcohol level limit when he fatally struck Alexander Marce, 28, on Wednesday evening in Fullerton. Jun 14
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Riverside police shoot carjacking suspect The shooting happened at around 10:30 a.m. in the 6600 block of Palm Avenue. 9H ago
California fines Amazon nearly $6M, alleging illegal work quotas at 2 warehouses California has fined Amazon a total of $5.9 million, alleging the e-commerce giant worked warehouse employees so hard that it put their safety at risk. 11H ago
Pedestrian struck and killed on 60 Freeway in Moreno Valley It happened a little before 11 a.m. on westbound lanes of CA-60 near Pigeon Pass Road, CHP officials said. 12H ago
Hesperia fire reaches 86 percent containment after burning over 1,000 acres Firefighters have managed to stop the spread of a wildfire in Hesperia and containment is now 86%. 13H ago
Man wounded after being shot by police in Riverside County Desert Hot Springs police say they spotted a car that they believed was connected to a previous kidnapping and when they tried to stop the driver, a pursuit ensued. Jun 17
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KCAL News Investigates: Study sparks concerns about who police buy their guns from After a two-year KCAL News Investigation uncovered serious concerns about police selling their old weapons, a new case study has brought a new light to where agencies buy their new guns. Jun 4
KCAL Investigates: Thousands of guns once owned by law enforcement agencies found at crime scenes Thousands of guns once owned by law enforcement have been found at crime scenes, including at incidents in Southern California, an in-depth investigation has revealed. Jun 14
Allegations of fraud at an LAUSD school: Are you paying for students who aren't there? "No teacher should have to lie as part of their job". Ross Palombo talks to a teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School who says he was told to lie about class attendance, which is how the state calculates funding from your tax dollars. Apr 9
Investigation uncovers high measles risks at 350 Southern California schools The CDC recommends that at least 95% of students have the MMR vaccine in order to lower the risk of measles outbreaks at their school, but a recent KCAL News investigation shows that hundreds of SoCal schools are well below that number. Jan 30
How community groups helped hundreds of migrants bussed in from Texas For months, migrants have arrived in Los Angeles on controversial buses chartered from Texas. With a lack of coordination from the Lone Star state, community groups stepped in to help bring things under control and helped hundreds across Southern California. Jan 9
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Willie Mays, one of baseball's all-time greats, dies at age 93 Mays was a 24-time All-Star and his iconic over-the-shoulder catch is still considered one of the greatest in the history of the game. 10H ago
California fines Amazon nearly $6M, alleging illegal work quotas at 2 warehouses California has fined Amazon a total of $5.9 million, alleging the e-commerce giant worked warehouse employees so hard that it put their safety at risk. 11H ago
Justin Timberlake arrested for DWI on Long Island Singer Justin Timberlake was arrested early Tuesday on Long Island, Sag Harbor police said. He was charged with driving while intoxicated. 12H ago
Boston Celtics defeat Dallas Mavericks to win 2024 NBA Finals The Boston Celtics took down the Dallas Mavericks to win the 2024 NBA Finals, the franchise's 18th title overall and first since 2008. Jun 17
LAUSD to move forward with student cellphone usage ban during school day If implemented, the proposal would prohibit cellphone use during school hours on all Los Angeles public school campuses, making LAUSD the largest district in the U.S. to take such action. 12H ago
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U.S. Secret Service member robbed at gunpoint in California during Biden trip President Biden was in Los Angeles for a glitzy fundraiser with former President Obama and a host of Hollywood stars. Jun 17
Schumer to bring up vote on gun bump stocks ban after Supreme Court decision Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he plans to bring up a vote on restoring the bump stock ban under unanimous consent, which could be halted by opposition from just a single lawmaker. Jun 16
Justice Department won't prosecute Garland after House contempt vote The House voted Wednesday to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress. Jun 14
Pope Francis is first pope to address G7 summit, meets with Biden, world leaders Pope Francis became the first pope to go to a G7 summit of world leaders. At a summit on artificial intelligence, he warned of dangers of AI. Jun 15
Supreme Court strikes down Trump-era ban on bump stocks for firearms The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives exceeded its authority when it issued the rule outlawing bump stocks. Jun 14
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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. Jun 14
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. May 15
Target launches new paid membership program in a bid to drive increased sales Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35. Mar 5
Tipping etiquette: Your questions answered When, who and how much to tip is becoming more of a question in consumers' minds. Dec 7, 2023
On Your Side: College students and credit-card debt One in four college students says they have credit card debt, according to a new survey by U.S. News and World Report. And with interest rates topping 20 percent, those students could be in debt for years. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has more on the biggest mistakes college students are making with their credit cards. Sep 11, 2023
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10 new cases of monkeypox reported in Los Angeles County The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced on Monday that there was a "concerning increase" of mpox, or monkeypox, cases that have been reported in the last two weeks. Jun 17
Dr. Anthony Fauci on pandemics, partisan critics, and "the psyche of the country" Millions today owe their lives to the work of the man who devoted his career to public health, but in recent years Dr. Anthony Fauci has been targeted by a partisan, anti-science spectrum of opponents. Jun 16
Drug-resistant "dual mutant" flu strains now being tracked in U.S., CDC says The two genetic changes to H1N1 could cut the effectiveness of the main flu antiviral doctors turn to. Jun 14
FDA warning about paralytic shellfish poisoning. Here's what to know. Health regulators says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from two states because they may contain paralytic toxins. Jun 10
FDA panel votes against MDMA for PTSD, setting up hurdle to approval FDA advisers cited a variety of concerns with the trials submitted by Lykos Therapeutics as part of the application. Jun 4
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California fines Amazon nearly $6M, alleging illegal work quotas at 2 warehouses California has fined Amazon a total of $5.9 million, alleging the e-commerce giant worked warehouse employees so hard that it put their safety at risk. 11H ago
CA lawmakers advance bill requiring new cars to alert drivers when they speed A bill before California lawmakers would require new cars sold in the state in coming years to beep a warning whenever drivers exceed the speed limit by at least 10 mph. May 22
Waymo's robotaxi service expands into Los Angeles, starting free rides in parts of the city Robotaxis are hitting the streets of Los Angeles. Mar 14
Anaheim approves of major Disneyland expansion to add more immersive attractions Disney is seeking approval from local officials to expand its California theme park offerings over the next four decades. Mar 12
Target launches new paid membership program in a bid to drive increased sales Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35. Mar 5
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Sal Frelick robs Taylor Ward of a tying home run to end the Brewers' 6-3 win over the Angels Sal Frelick robbed Taylor Ward of a tying home run with a leaping catch in center field for the final out of the Milwaukee Brewers' 6-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. 6H ago
Dodgers score seven runs in 9th inning to beat Rockies 11-9 The Dodgers scored seven runs in the ninth inning after overcoming a questionable check swing call on Teoscar Hernandez that would have ended the game. Instead, he ripped a three-run homer. 8H ago
Willie Mays, one of baseball's all-time greats, dies at age 93 Mays was a 24-time All-Star and his iconic over-the-shoulder catch is still considered one of the greatest in the history of the game. 10H ago
Plesac throws 6 solid innings in his Angels debut, Neto homers in Angels 5-3 win over Brewers Zach Plesac pitched six innings of four-hit ball in his Angels debut and his first major league start in nearly 14 months, and Zach Neto hit a two-run homer in Los Angeles' 5-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers. Jun 17
Ohtani and Paxton lead the Dodgers to a 9-5 win over the Rockies Shohei Ohtani had three hits, James Paxton pitched seven smooth innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Colorado Rockies 9-5 in the opener of a four-game series between the top and bottom teams in the NL West. Jun 17
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Justin Timberlake arrested for DWI on Long Island Singer Justin Timberlake was arrested early Tuesday on Long Island, Sag Harbor police said. He was charged with driving while intoxicated. 12H ago
Watch interviews with the 2024 Tony nominees Before the Tony Awards are presented June 16, watch "Sunday Morning" and "CBS Mornings" behind-the-scenes features and interviews with this year's nominated performers and creatives. Jun 16
Chef Gordon Ramsay reveals shocking bruise after cycling accident Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay revealed a startling bruise across his torso in a video where the chef said he was recently in a serious biking accident. Jun 16
Taylor Swift says Eras Tour is coming to an end Taylor Swift's long-running and history-making Eras Tour is coming to an end at the end of the year. Jun 14
Dick Van Dyke makes history with Emmys win Legendary actor Dick Van Dyke is 98 and still works out three days a week. He says that's his "secret weapon." Jun 10
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Comedian Gabriel Iglesias given key to Long Beach, his hometown Long Beach handed comedian Gabriel Iglesias a key to his hometown Tuesday night. Lesley Marin reports. 6H ago 02:56
Construction project to make Hollywood Boulevard safer begins City leaders hope the project will result in safer streets for bicyclists, drivers and pedestrians. Jeff Nguyen reports. 6H ago 02:55
Man found dead in El Monte, prompting homicide investigation The incident happened at around 6:30 p.m. at a home in the 10500 block of Bisby Street, according to a statement from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. 6H ago 00:44
LAPD officer accidentally shoots through wall at department's police academy An officer accidentally shot through a wall at the Los Angeles Police Department's academy in Elysian Park on Monday. 6H ago 01:29
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Roger Corman, "King of the B Movies" 1926-2024 A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters. May 12 42 photos
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PHOTOS: Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams into overpass The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River. Mar 26 16 photos
2024 Oscars Red Carpet The Academy Awards will hand out filmmaking's top honor in 23 categories during the 2024 Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, starting at 7 p.m. Eastern, 4 p.m. PDT. Mar 10 23 photos
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