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New California laws tackle rental security deposits, hidden fees and date rape drugs Several new California laws have gone into effect as of July 1, 2024, ranging from tenant security deposits being capped to hidden fees being banned and requiring bars to offer date rape drug testing kits. 1H ago
"Historic" Hurricane Beryl barrels toward Caribbean isles As Hurricane Beryl closed in on the southeastern Caribbean, government officials were pleading with people to take shelter from the dangerous Category 4 storm. updated 51M ago
Crew of burglars seen celebrating jewelry heist in West Hollywood Video shows as the group of at least four high fives and hugs inside of the store as they ransack the inside of a safe. 9H ago
Large fire engulfs Downtown LA commercial building before being extinguished by firefighters It took more than 80 firefighters just under 50 minutes to control the blaze. 10H ago
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Crew of burglars seen celebrating jewelry heist in West Hollywood Video shows as the group of at least four high fives and hugs inside of the store as they ransack the inside of a safe. 9H ago
Large fire engulfs Downtown LA commercial building before being extinguished by firefighters It took more than 80 firefighters just under 50 minutes to control the blaze. 10H ago
Deputies quickly respond to mayday call in Port of LA as boat takes on water The boat's captain issued a mayday call as the boat began to take on water Sunday afternoon in the Port of LA. 11H ago
Ventura County deputies shoot man who allegedly had knife, bow and arrow in Thousand Oaks Deputies say that the man was shot after he "aggressively" approached them while holding a knife and "another device that appeared to be a bow and arrow." 13H ago
Man shot dead after argument outside of North Hollywood bakery Police say that the incident began as an argument between the victim, a 52-year-old man, and another man in the 12400 block of Burbank Boulevard. 12H ago
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Probe continues following shooting death of man in Santa Ana An investigation was underway Sunday after a 20-year-old man was fatally shot in Santa Ana. 18H ago
Orange County investigators searching for person who allegedly started numerous fires Orange County investigators need help finding the person who started several fires in San Juan Capistrano. Jun 28
Closing arguments in Blaze Bernstein murder trial are underway Sam Woodward admitted to stabbing Bernstein multiple times in 2018, but has pleaded not guilty to murder with an enhancement for a hate crime. Jun 28
Hate crime charges filed against suspects in thefts targeting Latino residents Prosecutors charged two men who allegedly posed as ICE agents while targeting Latino residents with hate crimes. Jun 27
Violent six-car crash at Buena Park intersection sends three people to the hospital Firefighters had to extricate two victims after their cars overturned in the violent crash. Jun 25
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Firefighters gain upper hand on 400-acre Sierra fire burning near buildings in Fontana No injuries have been reported and no evacuation orders have yet been issued. 10H ago
Small brush fire in Lancaster spreads to structures before firefighters contain flames Firefighters are battling a brush fire in Lancaster that has spread to structures in the area. 13H ago
Civilian dies after crash with San Bernardino County sheriff's patrol car The man was pronounced dead at the scene after crashing into an SBSD patrol car "in route to a priority call," deputies said. Jun 29
Crews completely contain 344-acre Round fire in Moreno Valley The fire was reported at around 12:30 p.m. and quickly grew to engulf 300 acres as of 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, firefighters said. 16H ago
Paramedics rush student to hospital after medical emergency at high school pool Paramedics rushed a student after suffering a medical emergency at the Chino High School aquatic center Friday afternoon. Jun 28
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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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The ethical quandary facing the Supreme Court (and America) Polls show Americans' trust in the Supreme Court has never been lower, especially in light of ethical lapses that lead observers to question the impartiality of the justices. Jun 30
Hurricane Beryl nears Caribbean islands as Category 4 storm Hurricane warnings are already in effect in Barbados, St. Lucia, Grenada, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Tobago. 2H ago
Hurricane Beryl maps show path and landfall forecast Hurricane Beryl is the first storm on record to reach a powerful Category 4 this early in the season. updated 11M ago
Authorities say teen armed with replica gun fatally shot by police Police said they spotted what "appeared to be a handgun" during the chase, but was later determined to be a pellet gun resembling a Glock 17. Jun 29
Napa Valley Wine Train uses new technology to revitalize classic ride The Napa Valley Wine Train is going green to protect the delicate environment it travels through. Jun 29
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Poll: After debate, higher numbers of voters don't think Biden should be running Some Democrats question Biden's ability to campaign in the 2024 presidential election, divide over whether he should be the nominee, after voters say Trump won debate. 1H ago
Gov. Newsom signs budget to close $46.8 billion deficit Gov. Newsom Saturday signed a state budget to close an estimated $46.8 billion deficit through $16 billion in spending cuts and business tax increases. Jun 29
Supreme Court allows camping bans targeting homeless encampments The 6-3 decision from the court in the case known as City of Grants Pass v. Johnson is its most significant involving homelessness in decades. Jun 28
Newsom says he would "never turn my back" on Biden after debate performance California Governor Gavin Newsom was in the spin room in Atlanta for the presidential debate on Thursday in support of President Joe Biden. Jun 28
Trump and Biden's first presidential debate of 2024, fact checked Here's CBS News' fact check of statements made by Biden and Trump during the first 2024 presidential debate. Jun 28
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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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New study shows pasteurization process kills bird flu in milk, FDA says The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1. Jun 28
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
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Gov. Newsom signs budget to close $46.8 billion deficit Gov. Newsom Saturday signed a state budget to close an estimated $46.8 billion deficit through $16 billion in spending cuts and business tax increases. Jun 29
California Democrats put minimum wage increase for health workers on hold Democrat lawmakers in California have agreed to delay a minimum wage increase for about 426,000 health care workers to help balance the state budget. Jun 22
California Supreme Court axes ballot measure that would make it harder to raise taxes The California Supreme Court has removed a measure from the state's November ballot that would have made it harder to raise taxes. Jun 20
Colorado bids to host Sundance Film Festival in Boulder Colorado wants to welcome more celebrities and movie stars to the Front Range. The state submitted a proposal to host the Sundance Film Festival in Boulder starting in 2027. Jun 20
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. Jun 18
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Chapman homers and Giants hit 10 doubles, their most since 1912, in 10-4 win over Dodgers Matt Chapman homered and drove in three runs, and the San Francisco Giants hit 10 doubles to rout the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-4 in front of a sellout crowd of 40,428 at Oracle Park. 15H ago
Malloy's inside-the-park HR propels Tigers to 7-6 victory, ending the Angels' 6-game winning streak Justyn-Henry Malloy hit an inside-the-park homer in the fourth inning, Carson Kelly added a three-run homer and the Detroit Tigers snapped their four-game losing streak with a 7-6 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday. 15H ago
Galaxy make it four straight with 3-0 victory over San Jose Joseph Paintsil scored a first-half goal, LA added two scores late in the second half, and the Galaxy blanked the San Jose Earthquakes 3-0 for their fourth consecutive win. Jun 29
Kevin Pillar's first walk-off hit since 2018 gives Angels 6-5 victory over Tigers in 10 innings Kevin Pillar's single with one out in the 10th inning drove in Taylor Ward and the Los Angeles Angels extended their winning streak to six, rallying for a 6-5 victory over the Detroit Tigers. Jun 29
Mateusz Bogusz scores hat trick in LAFC's 3-0 win over Colorado Rapids Mateusz Bogusz scored all three goals for his first hat trick in two seasons with LAFC and the Black and Gold defeated the Colorado Rapids 3-0. Jun 29
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Neil Young cancels tour ahead of Colorado show Over a month ahead of their scheduled stop in Colorado, Neil Young and Crazy Horse canceled their entire tour, which includes the show scheduled for July 31 at Fiddler's Green. Jun 26
CBS News 24/7 debuts flagship show with immersive AR/VR format "CBS News 24/7," a daily flagship show featuring live reporting from CBS News and Stations' local-to-global newsrooms, brings viewers a dynamic and immersive news experience. Jun 26
Alec Baldwin attorneys say FBI testing damaged gun in "Rust" shooting Alec Baldwin's attorneys say the involuntary manslaughter charge against him for the "Rust" shooting that killed Halyna Hutchins should be dismissed. Jun 25
The father-and-son team behind "Hunger Pangs" Food writer Kevin Pang and his dad, Jeffrey, explore their Asian heritage as hosts of a YouTube cooking show for America's Test Kitchen, and as co-authors of "A Very Chinese Cookbook." Jun 23
"The Sopranos" at 25: Looking back on TV's greatest hour In 1999, a series about a New Jersey crime family premiered on HBO; it would change television. Series creator David Chase, and stars Edie Falco, Steven Van Zandt, Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa, discuss the personal and cultural impact of "The Sopranos." Jun 23
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Latest Videos Marina Jurica's Morning Weather (July 1) Temperatures will continue to rise across Southern California this week, reaching as high as 100 degrees in the high desert by the weekend. 50M ago 03:11
New California laws going into effect July 1 A handful of new laws are going into effect July 1, 2024, including tracking gun sales, bars required to offer drink test kits and a ban for hidden fees. 54M ago 01:27
LA City bus vandalized during street takeover The incident happened downtown Los Angeles around 3 a.m. on Monday. KCAL’s Mark Liu has the details. 2H ago 01:16
Bear takes a dip in pool of Monrovia home A Monrovia homeowner caught an unexpected visitor taking a dip in his pool on Sunday when a bear could be seen cooling off during the scorching heat. 9H ago 00:21
Temecula Creek Golf Club Signature Hole Temecula is known for its collection of fabulous vineyards, but there is plenty of good golf to go with the wine too! We went to check out Temecula Creek Golf Club and play the 6th hole on the Stone House course with a little bit of help from the pro. 10H ago 02:37
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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
JM Eagle LA Championship Shots from the second day of the JM Eagle LA Championship held at the Wilshire Country Club in the Palos Verdes Estates. Apr 27 42 photos
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
The Genesis Invitational 2024 Shots from the PGA's Genesis Invitational golf tournament held at the Riviera Golf Club in the Pacific Palisades. Feb 16 48 photos
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