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Child dies after Fourth of July fireworks mishap in Buena Park
Buena Park police said the 8-year-old died after a "fireworks-related explosion."
Southern California beaches facing dangerous conditions Sunday, forecasters say
The National Weather Service says rip currents have caused an "increased risk of ocean drowning."
2 suspects hospitalized after LAPD pursuit ends in crash in Exposition Park
Police were pursuing a suspect who was allegedly armed with a gun.
One person killed in Vermont Vista hit-and-run crash
The crash happened at around 9:20 p.m. in the 450 block of W. 91st Street, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Hundreds of beachgoers rescued from powerful ocean currents on Fourth of July
Orange County lifeguards were called to more than 500 different water rescues on the Fourth of July.
Wife of murdered beauty exec maintains her innocence
Monica Sementilli goes on trial for conspiring to murder her celebrity hairdresser husband Fabio Sementilli.
Pedestrian on scooter killed during three-vehicle crash in Montebello
It happened a little before 11:30 a.m. in the 300 block of N. Garfield Avenue, according to the Montebello Police Department.
Remains found of 7 missing workers after explosions at California fireworks warehouse, officials say
Yolo County officials confirmed Saturday afternoon that all seven of the missing workers' remains have been found after an explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Esparto.
LAPD officer hospitalized after Exposition Park shooting
The shooting happened at around 3:45 p.m. at Martin Luther King Jr. Park, located at Western Avenue and W. 39th Place, according to LAPD officers.
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Who investigates fireworks explosions like the one in Esparto, California?
After what happened in Esparto and the large response that followed, CBS News California looked back at another large fireworks-related explosion in California to get an idea of how the investigation in Yolo County may develop.
California moves to set nation's first smoke damage insurance standard
The California Department of Insurance has commissioned a task force to develop a first-in-the-nation smoke damage standard that could be the blueprint for a national standard.
California launches investigation into State Farm's handling of claims following LA fires
In an exclusive interview with CBS News California Investigates, the California Insurance Commissioner announced a formal Market Conduct Examination of State Farm.
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Troubling on-campus incident sparks concerns over LAUSD's move to defund police department | KCAL Investigates
Years after the Los Angeles Unified School District defunded its police department, a troubling event has once again sparked concerns that campuses are not as safe as they should be for students and their families.
LA city official vows to take action after KCAL News investigation into brush clearance after Palisa
KCAL News Investigates gets answers after senior reporter Ross Palombo uncovers serious concerns regarding brush clearance in the wake of the Palisades Fire.
KCAL News investigation uncovers brush issues in wake of Palisades Fire
A KCAL News Investigation has discovered dozens of parcels of lands in the Palisades Fire zone that presented fire danger due to overgrown brush, a problem that firefighters had been trying to fix for years.
Mayor Bass believes LA is safer in wake of KCAL investigation and hydrant repairs
An investigation has found that hundreds of fire hydrants spanning throughout Los Angeles may be in need of repair despite being flagged by firefighters for maintenance as far back as a year ago. Ross Palombo reports.
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Dangerous surf and currents expected at Southern California beaches on Sunday
The National Weather Service is warning Southern Californians that the beaches could be dangerous to finish the weekend. Alys Martinez reports.
Alex Biston's 6 a.m. forecast | NEXT Weather
Improved air quality and lots of sunshine are expected to hit Southern California on Sunday and into the rest of the week, as well as some more heat. Alex Biston reports.
2 suspects hospitalized after LAPD pursuit ends in crash in Exposition Park
Officers began chasing a suspect who was allegedly armed with a gun at around 10 p.m. near Vernon Street on the northbound 110 Freeway, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
One person killed in South Los Angeles hit-and-run crash
The crash happened at around 9:20 p.m. in the 450 block of W. 91st Street, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Hundreds rescued from strong ocean currents on Fourth of July
Lauren Pozen reports from Redondo Beach, one of many beaches where lifeguards were on high alert over the weekend due to dangerous surf conditions and powerful ocean currents.
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Diaz homers, Hader closes it and Astros beat Ohtani and the Dodgers 6-4
Yainer Diaz homered, Josh Hader got the last four outs for his major league-leading 25th save, and the Houston Astros spoiled Shohei Ohtani's 31st birthday, beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4 on Saturday.
Barger's walk-off single in 11th lifts Blue Jays over Angels for 7th straight win
Addison Barger hit a walk-off single in the 11th inning and the Toronto Blue Jays extended their season-best winning streak to seven by beating the Los Angeles Angels 4-3 on Saturday.
LAFC's game against Austin FC in Texas postposed by inclement weather
The Major League Soccer game between Los Angeles FC and Austin FC was postponed Saturday because of inclement weather.
Paintsil scores 2 goals, Nascimento adds 1 goal, Galaxy beat Whitecaps 3-0
Joseph Paintsil had two goals, Matheus Nascimento also scored a goal and the LA Galaxy beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-0 on Friday night to snap a three-game winless streak.
Astros' Altuve homers twice, drives in five and gets booed in 18-1 historic rout of Dodgers
Jose Altuve homered twice while reaching base five times and driving in five runs, and the Houston Astros routed the Los Angeles Dodgers 18-1 on Friday night in the series opener of a matchup between division leaders.
Costly error leads to Blue Jays 4-3 win over Angels in 10 innings
Myles Straw scored the winning run on a throwing error by pitcher Sam Bachman in the 10th inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays extended their winning streak to six games by beating the Los Angeles Angels 4-3 on Friday night.
Daily fantasy sports betting is illegal in California, Attorney General Rob Bonta says
California law prohibiting gambling on sporting events, except for betting on horse races, also extends to the increasingly popular daily fantasy sports games, Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a legal opinion on Thursday.
Dodgers' Dustin May has perfect game bid broken up in 6-2 win over White Sox
Dustin May pitched two-run ball over seven innings after retiring the first 16 batters and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago White Sox 6-2 on Thursday night to complete a three-game sweep.
Dodgers' Muncy on injured list with knee bruise after collision with White Sox's Taylor
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy went on the injured list Thursday with a left knee bone bruise and is expected to be out about six weeks.
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Child dies after Fourth of July fireworks mishap in Buena Park
Buena Park police said the 8-year-old died after a "fireworks-related explosion."
Southern California beaches facing dangerous conditions Sunday, forecasters say
The National Weather Service says rip currents have caused an "increased risk of ocean drowning."
2 suspects hospitalized after LAPD pursuit ends in crash in Exposition Park
Police were pursuing a suspect who was allegedly armed with a gun.
One person killed in Vermont Vista hit-and-run crash
The crash happened at around 9:20 p.m. in the 450 block of W. 91st Street, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Hundreds of beachgoers rescued from powerful ocean currents on Fourth of July
Orange County lifeguards were called to more than 500 different water rescues on the Fourth of July.
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2 suspects hospitalized after LAPD pursuit ends in crash in Exposition Park
Police were pursuing a suspect who was allegedly armed with a gun.
One person killed in Vermont Vista hit-and-run crash
The crash happened at around 9:20 p.m. in the 450 block of W. 91st Street, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Hundreds of beachgoers rescued from powerful ocean currents on Fourth of July
Orange County lifeguards were called to more than 500 different water rescues on the Fourth of July.
Pedestrian on scooter killed during three-vehicle crash in Montebello
It happened a little before 11:30 a.m. in the 300 block of N. Garfield Avenue, according to the Montebello Police Department.
Man arrested following brief police chase in Menifee
The suspect was arrested after police deployed tire-deflation devices called stop sticks.
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Hundreds of beachgoers rescued from powerful ocean currents on Fourth of July
Orange County lifeguards were called to more than 500 different water rescues on the Fourth of July.
Westminster man arrested after robbing woman at gunpoint
Police said that the man held the woman at gunpoint and stole $3,000 from her before fleeing on Wednesday. He was found and arrested hours later.
2 people hospitalized after second-alarm fire in Stanton
Orange County firefighters took two people to the hospital after a fire engulfed an apartment complex in Stanton.
Anaheim woman arrested for 2024 crash that killed 67-year-old man
Irvine police arrested a woman from Anaheim for a 2024 crash that killed a 67-year-old man.
Santa Ana police searching for hit-and-run driver that struck and killed pedestrian
It happened just before 5:30 a.m. near Harbor Boulevard and Hazard Avenue, according to a news release from the Santa Ana Police Department.
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Motorcyclist dies in crash while fleeing from police in Menifee
It happened a little after 9 p.m. on Bradley Road near Cherry Hills Boulevard, according to the Menifee Police Department.
San Bernardino County Fire unveils high-tech emergency response aircraft
The San Bernardino County Fire Department is considering upgrading their emergency response vehicles by acquiring state of the start technology that would allow them to respond even more quickly.
Rancho Cucamonga teen riding e-bike hospitalized following crash with pickup truck
It happened just after 2 p.m. on Haven Avenue near 19th Street, according to a news release from the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department.
Cable Fire, burning near the Lake Fire in San Bernardino County, also prompts evacuations
The fire broke out at around 3:30 p.m. in the Cable Canyon area, according to firefighters.
Mindy Fire scorches over 73 acres in remote Riverside County; evacuation orders lifted
The Mindy Fire was first reported at around 4 p.m. near Decoursey Road and Minday Lane, east of Sage and north of Aguanga, according to Riverside County firefighters.
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Does LA have the most immigration arrests in the country?
Senior reporter Ross Palombo dives in the numbers from ICE's own data, obtained through the Data Deportation Project.
Troubling on-campus incident sparks concerns over LAUSD's move to defund police department
Years after the Los Angeles Unified School District defunded its police department, a troubling event has once again sparked concerns that campuses are not as safe as they should be for students and their families.
Troubling on-campus incident sparks concerns over LAUSD's move to defund police department
Years after the Los Angeles Unified School District defunded its police department, a troubling event has once again sparked concerns that campuses are not as safe as they should be for students and their families.
Troubling on-campus incident sparks concerns over LAUSD's move to defund police department | KCAL Investigates
Years after the Los Angeles Unified School District defunded its police department, a troubling event has once again sparked concerns that campuses are not as safe as they should be for students and their families.
LA city official vows to take action after KCAL News investigation into brush clearance after Palisades
KCAL News Investigates gets answers after senior reporter Ross Palombo uncovers serious concerns regarding brush clearance in the wake of the Palisades Fire.
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Wife of murdered beauty exec maintains her innocence
Monica Sementilli goes on trial for conspiring to murder her celebrity hairdresser husband Fabio Sementilli.
"Nip/Tuck," "Charmed" actor Julian McMahon dies at 56 after cancer battle
Julian McMahon's last acting role before his death was playing the prime minister of Australia in Netflix's murder mystery series "The Residence."
Death toll of central Texas flash floods rises to at least 66, officials say
A dozen people from a children's summer camp in Kerr County remain missing, officials said.
Daily fantasy sports betting is illegal in California, Attorney General Rob Bonta says
California law prohibiting gambling on sporting events, except for betting on horse races, also extends to the increasingly popular daily fantasy sports games, Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a legal opinion on Thursday.
Trump signs "big, beautiful bill" in July Fourth ceremony at White House
President Trump hosted a celebratory event at the White House to sign his "one big, beautiful bill."
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Daily fantasy sports betting is illegal in California, Attorney General Rob Bonta says
California law prohibiting gambling on sporting events, except for betting on horse races, also extends to the increasingly popular daily fantasy sports games, Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a legal opinion on Thursday.
Netanyahu to send negotiating team to Qatar for ceasefire talks
The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said it would send its negotiating team to Qatar, this after Hamas said it had issued a "positive response" to a U.S.-mediated ceasefire proposal.
Trump says he didn't know term he used in speech is considered antisemitic
President Donald Trump says he didn't know the term "shylock" is considered antisemitic when he used it in a speech to describe unscrupulous moneylenders.
Trump signs "big, beautiful bill" in July Fourth ceremony at White House
President Trump hosted a celebratory event at the White House to sign his "one big, beautiful bill."
U.S. tariffs on dozens of countries could surge on July 9. Here's why.
Trump administration faces pressure to clinch more trade deals, with a temporary tariff freeze on dozens of countries set to expire.
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California man pleads guilty to scamming DoorDash out of $2.5M
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
California bill seeks to create "hospitality zones" with 4 a.m. last call
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
Proposal seeks to improve cleanup of abandoned shopping carts in California
A proposal brought on by Northern California lawmaker is seeking to improve the process of cleaning up abandoned shopping carts in the state, which are often a source of blight on streets and waterways.
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.
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Loma Linda Children's Hospital doctors note spike in Valley Fever cases
Health officials at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital say that they have noticed a spike in pediatric cases of Valley Fever in recent months.
RFK Jr. removes every member of CDC vaccine advisory committee
The Health and Human Services secretary said he is "retiring" all 17 members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices, which helps set recommendations for vaccines.
Health expert calls Trump's medical research cuts "reckless destruction"
Dr. Timothy Johnson says that by cutting more than $1.8 billion in grants from the National Institutes of Health, the Trump administration risks destroying America's medical research infrastructure and prompting a "brain drain" of scientists to other countries.
LA County Public Health introduces Community Health Stations with free medical supplies
Some of the free supplies being provided include at-home COVID-19 test kits, condoms, fentanyl test strips and naloxone.
LA County resident tests positive for measles after Texas trip
A Los Angeles County resident tested positive for measles after traveling to Texas, according to the Department of Public Health.
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California man pleads guilty to scamming DoorDash out of $2.5M
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes pausing immigrant health care coverage expansion
Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a pause to the enrollment of more low-income immigrants without legal status for state-funded health care benefits in 2026 as California faces a steep budget deficit.
California will sue to stop Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs: "No other state will be more impacted"
California is filing a lawsuit to challenge President Donald Trump's tariffs, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.
State seems receptive to State Farm's emergency rate hike request
At an Oakland hearing Tuesday, attorneys for State Farm Insurance made their case for an emergency rate hike that could impact insurance rates for millions of Californians.
California bill seeks to create "hospitality zones" with 4 a.m. last call
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
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Diaz homers, Hader closes it and Astros beat Ohtani and the Dodgers 6-4
Yainer Diaz homered, Josh Hader got the last four outs for his major league-leading 25th save, and the Houston Astros spoiled Shohei Ohtani's 31st birthday, beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4 on Saturday.
Barger's walk-off single in 11th lifts Blue Jays over Angels for 7th straight win
Addison Barger hit a walk-off single in the 11th inning and the Toronto Blue Jays extended their season-best winning streak to seven by beating the Los Angeles Angels 4-3 on Saturday.
LAFC's game against Austin FC in Texas postposed by inclement weather
The Major League Soccer game between Los Angeles FC and Austin FC was postponed Saturday because of inclement weather.
Paintsil scores 2 goals, Nascimento adds 1 goal, Galaxy beat Whitecaps 3-0
Joseph Paintsil had two goals, Matheus Nascimento also scored a goal and the LA Galaxy beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-0 on Friday night to snap a three-game winless streak.
Astros' Altuve homers twice, drives in five and gets booed in 18-1 historic rout of Dodgers
Jose Altuve homered twice while reaching base five times and driving in five runs, and the Houston Astros routed the Los Angeles Dodgers 18-1 on Friday night in the series opener of a matchup between division leaders.
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"Nip/Tuck," "Charmed" actor Julian McMahon dies at 56 after cancer battle
Julian McMahon's last acting role before his death was playing the prime minister of Australia in Netflix's murder mystery series "The Residence."
How and when to watch Nathan's Hot Dog Eating contest for July 4, 2025
Joey Chestnut is returning to the 2025 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. Here's how and when to watch.
Michael Madsen, actor known for "Reservoir Dogs," dies at age 67
Michael Madsen apparently went into cardiac arrest and was found unresponsive in his home in Malibu, California, on Thursday morning, according to his manager.
Sean "Diddy" Combs acquitted of sex trafficking, convicted on lesser charges
The verdict in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial comes after the high-profile proceedings started in May.
"Diddy" trial jurors enter Day 3 of deliberations after reaching partial verdict
Jurors in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial continued their deliberations Wednesday on a racketeering conspiracy charge that they weren't able to agree over.
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Dangerous surf and currents expected at Southern California beaches on Sunday
The National Weather Service is warning Southern Californians that the beaches could be dangerous to finish the weekend. Alys Martinez reports.
Alex Biston's 6 a.m. forecast | NEXT Weather
Improved air quality and lots of sunshine are expected to hit Southern California on Sunday and into the rest of the week, as well as some more heat. Alex Biston reports.
2 suspects hospitalized after LAPD pursuit ends in crash in Exposition Park
Officers began chasing a suspect who was allegedly armed with a gun at around 10 p.m. near Vernon Street on the northbound 110 Freeway, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
One person killed in South Los Angeles hit-and-run crash
The crash happened at around 9:20 p.m. in the 450 block of W. 91st Street, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Hundreds rescued from strong ocean currents on Fourth of July
Lauren Pozen reports from Redondo Beach, one of many beaches where lifeguards were on high alert over the weekend due to dangerous surf conditions and powerful ocean currents.
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Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
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.
