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Former Charles Manson follower Patricia Krenwinkel recommended for parole after decades in prison for 1969 murders
Former Charles Manson follower and California's longest-serving female inmate Patricia Krenwinkel was recommended for parole after serving more than five decades for multiple killings in 1969, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said.
2 officers wounded in shooting in Baldwin Park
One person has been taken into custody for the shooting.
Two security guards and alleged attacker hospitalized in North Hollywood shooting, stabbing
The incident occurred at around 6:20 p.m. near Lankershim Boulevard and Chandler Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
2 arrested for crash that killed motorcyclist in Fullerton
The crash happened at around midnight at the intersection of Euclid Street and Bastanchury Road, police said.
Firefighters battle fire at Crypto.com Arena
Crews said that they located the source in a ducting system inside of the arena. No injuries were reported.
KCAL Insurance Week: We've Got You Covered
From June 2 to June 6, KCAL News is focusing on helping Californians wade through the ever-evolving landscape of homeowner's and renter's insurance, highlighting a number of helpful tips from experts who can help people answer questions on their insurance needs.
Alleged DUI driver arrested for deadly hit-and-run in Perris
The crash happened on the| Placentia Avenue onramp of the 215 Freeway on Thursday night, CHP officers said.
Wayfarers Chapel announces prospective campus in Rancho Palos Verdes
Battery Barnes in Rancho Palos Verdes could be the new home for the historic Wayfarers Chapel.
Big Bear eaglets Sunny and Gizmo believed to be sisters, says wildlife organization
After revealing the gender of one of the eaglets last week, wildlife organization Friends of Big Bear Valley announced that Sunny and Gizmo are sisters.
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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.
FAIR Plan Fix: What are lawmakers doing to fix California's insurance and why is it taking so long?
FAIR plan problems are nothing new, but suddenly, everyone is paying attention to California's insurance crisis. Are we any closer to a fix? CBS News California investigates the flood of insurance-related bills in the aftermath of the L.A. fires and why it's taken so long for lawmakers to take action.
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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.
Hollywood Hills neighbors raise concerns about homeless encampment fires
A KCAL News investigation has found a troubling connection between the county's homeless population and a growing amount of fire-related incidents in recent years. Ross Palombo reports.
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Two hospitalized following shooting and stabbing in North Hollywood
Police say one person has been taken into custody.
Investigation continues after two officers shot in Baldwin Park
Lauren Pozen reports from Baldwin Park, where two police officers were hospitalized following a shooting on Saturday.
KCAL News Anchor Suzie Suh emcees community cleanup for AANHPI Month
KCAL News Anchor Suzie Suh helped pump the crowd up for a community cleanup in Koreatown for Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month on Saturday.
Second Marathon Burger location opens in Venice
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass was in attendance for the grand opening of a second location for late-rapper Nipsey Hussle's burger shop "Marathon Burger."
Two officers hospitalized after shooting in Baldwin Park
One officer was taken to a nearby hospital via helicopter while the second officer was transported by ambulance, firefighters said. Their conditions were not immediately known.
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LAFC claims final spot in Club World Cup with 2-1 victory over Club América in play-in match
Los Angeles FC secured the final spot in the FIFA Club World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Club América in a play-in match.
Galaxy beat Real Salt Lake 2-0, snap longest winless streak to start a season in MLS history
Lucas Sanabria scored his first goal in MLS, Joseph Paintsil added his first goal of the season and the LA Galaxy beat Real Salt Lake 2-0 to snap the longest winless streak to start a season in MLS history.
Muncy powers Dodgers with 7 RBIs in 18-2 rout of Yankees
Max Muncy hit two three-run homers and tied his career high with seven RBIs, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers rout Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees 18-2 on Saturday.
Guardians rally from 4-run deficit to end Angels' 8-game road winning streak with 7-5 win
Gabriel Arias hit a go-ahead two-run double in the seventh inning and the Cleveland Guardians rallied from a four-run deficit to end the Los Angeles Angels' eight-game road winning streak 7-5.
Ohtani outduels Judge with 2 homers and the Dodgers rally to beat the Yankees 8-5
Shohei Ohtani hit two home runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat the New York Yankees 8-5 in a rematch of last year's World Series.
Soriano tosses 6 scoreless innings as Angels beat Guardians 4-1 in Trout's return
José Soriano threw six scoreless innings, Mike Trout had a hit in his return to the Angels' lineup and Los Angeles defeated the Cleveland Guardians 4-1 on Friday night.
Dodgers reliever Evan Phillips to undergo Tommy John surgery and miss rest of the season
Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Evan Phillips will have Tommy John surgery next week and miss the rest of the season.
San Diego FC bans 33 from all matches after violent brawls in stadium stands during LA Galaxy visit
San Diego FC has issued indefinite bans to 33 people who apparently participated in a violent brawl with LA Galaxy supporters after the Major League Soccer rivals' match at Snapdragon Stadium last weekend.
Los Angeles Dodgers acquire former All-Star reliever Alexis Díaz in trade with Cincinnati Reds
The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired former All-Star reliever Alexis Díaz from the Cincinnati Reds in a trade for minor-league pitcher Mike Villani.
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Former Charles Manson follower Patricia Krenwinkel recommended for parole after decades in prison for 1969 murders
Former Charles Manson follower and California's longest-serving female inmate Patricia Krenwinkel was recommended for parole after serving more than five decades for multiple killings in 1969, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said.
2 officers wounded in shooting in Baldwin Park
One person has been taken into custody for the shooting.
Two security guards and alleged attacker hospitalized in North Hollywood shooting, stabbing
The incident occurred at around 6:20 p.m. near Lankershim Boulevard and Chandler Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
2 arrested for crash that killed motorcyclist in Fullerton
The crash happened at around midnight at the intersection of Euclid Street and Bastanchury Road, police said.
Firefighters battle fire at Crypto.com Arena
Crews said that they located the source in a ducting system inside of the arena. No injuries were reported.
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2 officers wounded in shooting in Baldwin Park
One person has been taken into custody for the shooting.
Two security guards and alleged attacker hospitalized in North Hollywood shooting, stabbing
The incident occurred at around 6:20 p.m. near Lankershim Boulevard and Chandler Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Firefighters battle fire at Crypto.com Arena
Crews said that they located the source in a ducting system inside of the arena. No injuries were reported.
Wayfarers Chapel announces prospective campus in Rancho Palos Verdes
Battery Barnes in Rancho Palos Verdes could be the new home for the historic Wayfarers Chapel.
Big Bear eaglets Sunny and Gizmo believed to be sisters, says wildlife organization
After revealing the gender of one of the eaglets last week, wildlife organization Friends of Big Bear Valley announced that Sunny and Gizmo are sisters.
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2 arrested for crash that killed motorcyclist in Fullerton
The crash happened at around midnight at the intersection of Euclid Street and Bastanchury Road, police said.
Huntington Beach mistakenly added to sanctuary city list
Huntington Beach declared itself a "non-sanctuary city" after President Trump's inauguration.
Dana Point community rallies around beloved father severely injured in hit-and-run crash
The Dana Point community gathered on Wednesday night to support a beloved local father who was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash over the weekend while packing the car for a family day at the beach.
Orange County behavioral therapist charged with molesting boy with autism
Prosecutors say that the therapist molested the child during a session in the boy's bedroom at his Garden Grove home.
Orange County's proposed battery storage plant causes concern for residents
A proposed battery storage facility in San Juan Capistrano has sparked concerns about potential fires.
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Alleged DUI driver arrested for deadly hit-and-run in Perris
The crash happened on the| Placentia Avenue onramp of the 215 Freeway on Thursday night, CHP officers said.
Big Bear eaglets Sunny and Gizmo believed to be sisters, says wildlife organization
After revealing the gender of one of the eaglets last week, wildlife organization Friends of Big Bear Valley announced that Sunny and Gizmo are sisters.
Henderson Fire burns 300 acres near Riverside, San Diego county border
All evacuation orders that were previously issued have since been lifted.
Riverside County promises more funding and staff for animal shelters
Riverside County leaders boldly pledged to hire more staff and add more funding to animal shelters to help them become "no-kill" facilities.
Fresno leaders criticize California's decision to let transgender athlete compete in state championship
Local leaders from Fresno County lashed out at state Democrats and Gov. Newsom for allowing a transgender athlete to compete in the state championship for track.
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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.
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.
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. Ross Palombo reports.
Lawmaker calls for state audit of LAUSD after fraud lawsuit from former superintendent
A Southern California lawmaker is calling for a state audit of LAUSD after a lawsuit claims it defrauded taxpayers of millions of dollars in funding.
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Loretta Swit, a star of TV's "M*A*S*H," dies at 87
Loretta Swit played Maj. Margaret Houlihan on the TV series "M*A*S*H."
Taylor Swift buys back masters, shares new info about "Reputation"
Taylor Swift announced she owns the masters of her first six studio album in a letter shared on her website.
Elon Musk leaving DOGE, but he'll continue to advise Trump, White House says
A senior administration official said Elon Musk "left on good terms and is still friends" with President Trump.
Court strikes down most of Trump's tariffs, ruling them illegal
A federal court on Wednesday blocked most of the sweeping tariffs imposed by President Trump.
Trump wants to block funding for California over trans athlete participation
President Trump said he'll be speaking to California Gov. Gavin Newsom about the situation Tuesday.
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California bill seeks to place speed cameras in road construction zones
A bill under consideration in the California legislature aims to prevent Caltrans worker deaths and injuries, by placing automated speed cameras in highway construction zones.
Elon Musk leaving DOGE, but he'll continue to advise Trump, White House says
A senior administration official said Elon Musk "left on good terms and is still friends" with President Trump.
Court strikes down most of Trump's tariffs, ruling them illegal
A federal court on Wednesday blocked most of the sweeping tariffs imposed by President Trump.
4-year-old girl fighting for life at Children's Hospital Los Angeles facing deportation order
The family of a four-year-girl currently fighting for her life at Children's Hospital Los Angeles is now facing a deportation order as they hope to stay in the country and continue receiving treatment.
Nationwide debate over Jurupa Valley transgender athlete's eligibility in CIF finals continues
The nationwide debate over a Jurupa Valley transgender high school student's eligibility in the upcoming CIF state finals continued on Tuesday as President Trump took to social media to share his thoughts on the matter.
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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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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.
Bat found at park in Orange County tests positive for rabies
Orange County health officials on Wednesday warned the public after a bat that was found at a park last week tested positive for rabies.
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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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LAFC claims final spot in Club World Cup with 2-1 victory over Club América in play-in match
Los Angeles FC secured the final spot in the FIFA Club World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Club América in a play-in match.
Galaxy beat Real Salt Lake 2-0, snap longest winless streak to start a season in MLS history
Lucas Sanabria scored his first goal in MLS, Joseph Paintsil added his first goal of the season and the LA Galaxy beat Real Salt Lake 2-0 to snap the longest winless streak to start a season in MLS history.
Muncy powers Dodgers with 7 RBIs in 18-2 rout of Yankees
Max Muncy hit two three-run homers and tied his career high with seven RBIs, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers rout Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees 18-2 on Saturday.
Guardians rally from 4-run deficit to end Angels' 8-game road winning streak with 7-5 win
Gabriel Arias hit a go-ahead two-run double in the seventh inning and the Cleveland Guardians rallied from a four-run deficit to end the Los Angeles Angels' eight-game road winning streak 7-5.
Ohtani outduels Judge with 2 homers and the Dodgers rally to beat the Yankees 8-5
Shohei Ohtani hit two home runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat the New York Yankees 8-5 in a rematch of last year's World Series.
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Loretta Swit, a star of TV's "M*A*S*H," dies at 87
Loretta Swit played Maj. Margaret Houlihan on the TV series "M*A*S*H."
Taylor Swift buys back masters, shares new info about "Reputation"
Taylor Swift announced she owns the masters of her first six studio album in a letter shared on her website.
Smokey Robinson files $500 million defamation lawsuit against accusers
The lawsuit against Smokey Robinson's accusers also alleges elder abuse, civil conspiracy and emotional distress.
Who won American Music Awards for 2025? See the full winners list
Here is the full list of nominees and winners of the 2025 American Music Awards.
Phil Robertson, "Duck Dynasty" star, dies at age 79
Phil Robertson, the patriarch of the "Duck Dynasty" family, died at age 79 a few months after his son revealed he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's.
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Two hospitalized following shooting and stabbing in North Hollywood
Police say one person has been taken into custody.
Investigation continues after two officers shot in Baldwin Park
Lauren Pozen reports from Baldwin Park, where two police officers were hospitalized following a shooting on Saturday.
KCAL News Anchor Suzie Suh emcees community cleanup for AANHPI Month
KCAL News Anchor Suzie Suh helped pump the crowd up for a community cleanup in Koreatown for Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month on Saturday.
Second Marathon Burger location opens in Venice
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass was in attendance for the grand opening of a second location for late-rapper Nipsey Hussle's burger shop "Marathon Burger."
Two officers hospitalized after shooting in Baldwin Park
One officer was taken to a nearby hospital via helicopter while the second officer was transported by ambulance, firefighters said. Their conditions were not immediately known.
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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.
The Los Angeles Dodgers: 2024 World Series in Pictures
The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions after defeating the New York Yankees in game 5.
