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Mookie Betts hosts celebrity softball game for Black Heritage Night at Dodger Stadium
Mookie Betts is to take on a different role for Thursday night's pregame Juneteenth activities, as he and former Lakers forward Matt Barnes will coach teams for the first celebrity softball game.
Man fatally shot by LAPD during alleged burglary in East Hollywood
A man was fatally shot by LAPD officers during an alleged burglary in East Hollywood.
Trump's deportation efforts could impact these industries and states the most
Unauthorized immigrants make up nearly 5% of the U.S. workforce, according to 2022 estimates, and a higher share in construction and agriculture.
How did Juneteenth get its name? The story behind the holiday's title
Juneteenth became federally recognized in the U.S. in 2021, but the origins of the holiday and its name date back more than 150 years.
Man fatally shot during pool party in Torrance
A man was fatally shot during a pool party in Torrance.
Democrats say Trump admin. weaponizing law enforcement to silence foes
Some high-profile Democrats have been detained or prosecuted, in what one lawmaker called "strong-arm tactics" intended to "silence and intimidate people."
Next Coffee With KCAL event will be in Santa Ana
The Coffee With KCAL initiative is calling Santa Ana residents to its next event.
See photos of Juneteenth celebrations across the U.S.
As towns and cities across the United States today celebrate the anniversary of the end of slavery on Juneteenth, see how communities have marked the federal holiday in years past.
Here's what is open and closed on Juneteenth 2025
See what's open and closed during the Juneteenth holiday on Thursday, from stores to public services.
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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.
California bill targeting anti-aging skincare sales to minors dies without vote | "Sephora kids" investigation
CBS News California's Julie Watts and her daughter's fifth-grade class go undercover shopping and head to the State Capitol to investigate how the skincare industry makes billions by selling potentially harmful products to tweens.
Skincare industry profits from marketing products tweens shouldn't use
A CBS News Confirmed analysis of a dozen skincare influencers' accounts found that many featured ingredients not suitable for kids and were undisclosed brand partnerships or sponsored posts.
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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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Community members gather outside Dodger Stadium as federal agents are denied access
The Los Angeles Dodgers organization said ICE agents requested permission to access the stadium parking lots on Thursday morning, but they were denied entry.
Tips to pay off massive debt | On Your Side
One Santa Clarita woman shares her success of paying off over $50,000 in debt, while a money management expert discusses programs to help consolidate debt.
Local news with the Los Angeles Sentinel | Community Insider
Judith Nwandu, LA Sentinel correspondent shares this week’s news highlights: Alliance of Black Orchestral Percussionists annual conference, new app for content creators, and Hot Dogs & Hot Rods.
Local nonprofit honors legacy of ancestors by uplifting Black excellence
The Council of African American Parents (CAAP), is a non-profit education organization with an emphasis on college preparation.
Preparations for the Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival are underway
The Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival takes place June 20-22.
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Will Smith's dramatic home run in the 9th lifts Dodgers over Padres 4-3
Will Smith tie a tiebreaking home run in the bottom of the ninth, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers over the San Diego Padres 4-3.
Anthony Volpe's error pushes Yankees to 6th straight loss
The Yankees ended their 30-inning scoreless streak, but managed just three hits in a 3-2 loss to the Angels on Wednesday.
Los Angeles Lakers to be sold for $10 billion, becoming most valuable sports franchise in the world
Dodgers owner Mark Walter will assume a controlling interest of the team; Jeanie Buss will remain in the governor role
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders get 400% pay raise, Netflix show reveals
Season two of "America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders" premiered on June 17.
Will Smith's tiebreaking homer lifts Dodgers over rival Padres 8-6 in heated game
Will Smith hit a tiebreaking two-run homer to cap a 12-pitch at-bat in the sixth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the rival San Diego Padres 8-6 in a heated game Tuesday night.
Panthers repeat as Stanley Cup Champions with 5-1 Game 6 win over Oilers
More rats were part of the victory celebration when the clock hit zero. Panthers players mobbed in the corner, while the Oilers watched in dismay.
Yankees fall to Angels, shut out for third straight game
Kyle Hendricks and three relievers combined on a four-hitter as the Angels beat the Yankees 4-0 on Tuesday night, handing them their third straight shutout loss.
Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter reports to federal prison in Pennsylvania
The former Japanese interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani has surrendered to a federal prison in Pennsylvania.
Ohtani makes pitching debut for Dodgers in 6-3 win over Padres
Shohei Ohtani gave up an early run in his pitching debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers, but quickly made up for it at the plate with two clutch hits and a pair of RBIs in a 6-3 victory over the San Diego Padres.
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Mookie Betts hosts celebrity softball game for Black Heritage Night at Dodger Stadium
Mookie Betts is to take on a different role for Thursday night's pregame Juneteenth activities, as he and former Lakers forward Matt Barnes will coach teams for the first celebrity softball game.
Man fatally shot by LAPD during alleged burglary in East Hollywood
A man was fatally shot by LAPD officers during an alleged burglary in East Hollywood.
Trump's deportation efforts could impact these industries and states the most
Unauthorized immigrants make up nearly 5% of the U.S. workforce, according to 2022 estimates, and a higher share in construction and agriculture.
How did Juneteenth get its name? The story behind the holiday's title
Juneteenth became federally recognized in the U.S. in 2021, but the origins of the holiday and its name date back more than 150 years.
Man fatally shot during pool party in Torrance
A man was fatally shot during a pool party in Torrance.
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Mookie Betts hosts celebrity softball game for Black Heritage Night at Dodger Stadium
Mookie Betts is to take on a different role for Thursday night's pregame Juneteenth activities, as he and former Lakers forward Matt Barnes will coach teams for the first celebrity softball game.
Man fatally shot by LAPD during alleged burglary in East Hollywood
A man was fatally shot by LAPD officers during an alleged burglary in East Hollywood.
Man fatally shot during pool party in Torrance
A man was fatally shot during a pool party in Torrance.
Beverly Grove residents express concerns over abandoned apartment buildings overtaken by squatters
Some Beverly Grove residents are expressing their concerns over a group of abandoned apartment buildings that have been overtaken by squatters.
Police release footage of deadly South LA hit-and-run as search for suspect continues
The crash happened back on June 1 at around 11:10 p.m. near Century Boulevard and San Pedro Street, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
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Orange County teen carrying his birth certificate to prove citizenship
Santa Ana community advocate Maria Corona said the 15-year-old is scared that he needs proof of citizenship.
Orange County group helping immigrant families track down loved ones after ICE raids
A grassroots group in Orange County is helping family members track down their loved ones after they are detained during immigration operations.
Voters reject Huntington Beach's library review board in special election
Huntington Beach voters approved Measure A, eliminating the city's controversial library review board.
Former Orange County prosecutor awarded $3 million in harassment lawsuit against DA Todd Spitzer
A former Orange County Assistant District Attorney was awarded $3 million by a San Diego jury this week after they found that she was forced to retire as a result of harassment from District Attorney Todd Spitzer and his assistant Shawn Nelson.
Thousands of Orange County residents impacted by power outage caused by mylar balloon
Thousands of Orange County residents were impacted by an overnight power outage on Thursday, which officials believe was caused when a mylar balloon came in contact with a power line.
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Federal agents and Army raid marijuana farms in Southern California
The National Guard and federal agencies joined the DEA to raid multiple marijuana grow operations in Southern California.
Rider Fire in Riverside County forces temporary evacuation orders
All evacuations have since been lifted, according to firefighters.
Charges filed against hit-and-run driver that struck Riverside protester
Police have arrested the driver who allegedly crashed into a woman during a protest in downtown Riverside over the weekend.
Officials say 71/91 Freeway interchange project in Corona will be completed this summer
After nearly two years of construction, the 71/91 Interchange Project will finally be completed this summer, according to the Riverside County Transportation Commission.
Riverside police search for driver who crashed into protester
A woman sustained serious injuries after an SUV sped past protesters in Riverside Saturday night.
KCAL News Investigations
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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.
LA councilwoman vows to get more funds for brush clearance after Palisades Fire
Councilwoman Traci Park vowed to get more resources for LAFD's brush clearance unit. Ross Palombo reports.
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Trump's deportation efforts could impact these industries and states the most
Unauthorized immigrants make up nearly 5% of the U.S. workforce, according to 2022 estimates, and a higher share in construction and agriculture.
See photos of Juneteenth celebrations across the U.S.
As towns and cities across the United States today celebrate the anniversary of the end of slavery on Juneteenth, see how communities have marked the federal holiday in years past.
Here's what is open and closed on Juneteenth 2025
See what's open and closed during the Juneteenth holiday on Thursday, from stores to public services.
FDA approves HIV prevention drug taken as twice-yearly injection
Clinical trials showed 99.9% of participants who received the drug, called Yeztugo from company Gilead Sciences, remained HIV negative.
Chicken dishes sold at Walmart, Kroger recalled over listeria concerns
The chicken dishes could be linked to a possible outbreak strain of listeria associated with three deaths and one fetal loss.
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Democrats say Trump admin. weaponizing law enforcement to silence foes
Some high-profile Democrats have been detained or prosecuted, in what one lawmaker called "strong-arm tactics" intended to "silence and intimidate people."
Tucker Carlson spars with Ted Cruz on Israel-Iran strikes
Sen. Ted Cruz sparred with media personality Tucker Carlson, highlighting a rift among President Trump's allies over whether to join Israel's campaign against Iran.
2,000 more National Guard troops being sent to Los Angeles, Pentagon says
The 2,000 troops will join about 2,100 National Guard soldiers and 700 Marines who are already deployed in L.A.
Trump extends TikTok enforcement ban deadline another 90 days
The Trump administration keeps delaying enforcement of a bipartisan law that requires TikTok and ByteDance to fully sever ties.
U.S. appeals court weighs Trump's deployment of National Guard in L.A.
A panel of judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit heard arguments on whether President Trump must return control of California National Guard to Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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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.
Health News
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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.
California offering $25 gift cards to encourage bird flu testing
California officials said bird flu testing has not stopped, despite social media rumors.
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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.
Sports News
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Will Smith's dramatic home run in the 9th lifts Dodgers over Padres 4-3
Will Smith tie a tiebreaking home run in the bottom of the ninth, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers over the San Diego Padres 4-3.
Anthony Volpe's error pushes Yankees to 6th straight loss
The Yankees ended their 30-inning scoreless streak, but managed just three hits in a 3-2 loss to the Angels on Wednesday.
Los Angeles Lakers to be sold for $10 billion, becoming most valuable sports franchise in the world
Dodgers owner Mark Walter will assume a controlling interest of the team; Jeanie Buss will remain in the governor role
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders get 400% pay raise, Netflix show reveals
Season two of "America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders" premiered on June 17.
Will Smith's tiebreaking homer lifts Dodgers over rival Padres 8-6 in heated game
Will Smith hit a tiebreaking two-run homer to cap a 12-pitch at-bat in the sixth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the rival San Diego Padres 8-6 in a heated game Tuesday night.
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Doctor charged with giving Matthew Perry ketamine will plead guilty
Dr. Salvador Plasencia, charged with giving Matthew Perry ketamine in the month leading up to the "Friends" star's overdose death, will plead guilty, according to an agreement.
Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys visionary leader, dies at age 82
Brian Wilson was one of the world's most influential recording artists.
Justin Baldoni's lawsuit against Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds dismissed
Justin Baldoni's $400 million lawsuit against his "It Ends With Us" co-star, Blake Lively, and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, was dismissed by a judge on Monday.
Who won Tony Awards for 2025? See the full winners list here
"Maybe Happy Ending" won big at the 2025 Tony Awards, taking home six awards, including the coveted Best Musical.
Jonathan Joss, "King of the Hill" voice actor, killed in San Antonio, police say
Jonathan Joss was known for lending his voice to the role of John Redcorn in the animated sitcom "King of the Hill."
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Community members gather outside Dodger Stadium as federal agents are denied access
The Los Angeles Dodgers organization said ICE agents requested permission to access the stadium parking lots on Thursday morning, but they were denied entry.
Tips to pay off massive debt | On Your Side
One Santa Clarita woman shares her success of paying off over $50,000 in debt, while a money management expert discusses programs to help consolidate debt.
Local news with the Los Angeles Sentinel | Community Insider
Judith Nwandu, LA Sentinel correspondent shares this week’s news highlights: Alliance of Black Orchestral Percussionists annual conference, new app for content creators, and Hot Dogs & Hot Rods.
Local nonprofit honors legacy of ancestors by uplifting Black excellence
The Council of African American Parents (CAAP), is a non-profit education organization with an emphasis on college preparation.
Preparations for the Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival are underway
The Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival takes place June 20-22.
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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.
