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Evacuation orders issued as brush fire burns near Silverwood Lake in San Bernardino County
The fire is has burned approximately 478 acres with a "dangerous rate of spread" through heavy brush, firefighters said.
Los Angeles volunteers look to clean up, rehab the image of downtown after ICE protests
The Shine LA initiative launched in April and aims to clean the streets of Los Angeles in time for major events in 2026 and 2028
Immigration agents detain father after chase through Burbank parking lot
Carlos Chavez was at Home Depot with his son when federal agents chased him through a Burbank parking lot.
Family of teen killed in hate crime attack stand up for their son
Six years after the murder of Blaze Bernstein, a gay, Jewish college student, his family faced his killer Sam Woodward, a former high school classmate and neo-Nazi, in court.
Multiple businesses looted during Bellflower street takeovers
Several businesses were burglarized near the locations of two different street takeovers early Saturday morning.
Musk renews attacks on "big, beautiful bill," says it will "destroy millions of jobs"
The Tesla and SpaceX CEO also posted that the bill would be "political suicide for the Republican Party."
Suspect arrested for 50-year-old man's death near Banning, deputies say
The man was found dead on Wednesday in the 47000 block of Morongo Road, according to deputies.
Pedestrian in 70s struck and killed by hit-and-run driver in South Los Angeles
It happened at around 9 p.m. on 90th Street, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Dave Parker, longtime Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder, dies at age 74
Parker was a member of the 1979 World Series team and will be enshrined in the National Baseball Hall of Fame in July.
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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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Winds fuel Lake Fire burning near Hesperia in San Bernardino County
Lauren Pozen provides continued coverage from the Lake Fire, where flames engulfed just under 500 acres of brush on Saturday due to strong winds blowing in the area.
Fast-moving fire forces evacuations in San Bernardino County
Lauren Pozen reports from Silverwood Lake, where evacuations have been ordered due to a fast-moving brush fire burning in the area.
Hundreds take part in "ICE Out of LA" caravan through Los Angeles streets
Hundreds of people took part in a lengthy caravan calling for ICE to leave Los Angeles and for immigration operations to stop.
Multiple businesses burglarized during street takeovers in Bellflower and Lakewood
Several businesses were burglarized near the locations of two different street takeovers early Saturday morning. Zach Boetto reports.
Evacuation orders issued as Lake Fire burns near Silverwood Lake in San Bernardino County
The fire is has burned approximately 446 acres with a "dangerous rate of spread" through heavy brush, firefighters said.
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Galaxy play the Earthquakes to a 1-1 draw in the 104th California Clásico
Marco Reus scored in the 70th minute and the LA Galaxy played the San Jose Earthquakes to a 1-1 draw in the 104th edition of the California Clásico.
Trout hits tying homer and Newman adds 3-run shot in 7th as Angels beat Nationals
Mike Trout hit a tying homer that sparked a six-run seventh inning, Kevin Newman added a three-run shot and the Los Angeles Angels rolled to an 8-2 victory over the Washington Nationals.
French striker Olivier Giroud is parting ways with MLS club LAFC after 1 disappointing year
Olivier Giroud is parting ways with Los Angeles FC after one disappointing year with the Major League Soccer club.
Pasquantino's big day helps Royals beat Dodgers 9-5 to snap 11-game home skid
Vinnie Pasquantino homered, doubled and drove in a career high-tying five runs, and the Kansas City Royals beat Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-5 to snap an 11-game home losing streak.
Red Wings acquire goalie John Gibson from the Ducks in a trade at the NHL draft
The Detroit Red Wings have acquired veteran goaltender John Gibson from the Anaheim Ducks.
Dave Parker, longtime Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder, dies at age 74
Parker was a member of the 1979 World Series team and will be enshrined in the National Baseball Hall of Fame in July.
Nationals set season highs for hits and runs in 15-9 win over Angels
Brady House hit a go-ahead RBI double in the seventh inning, Josh Bell and Jacob Young drove in three runs apiece and the Washington Nationals set a season high for scoring in a 15-9 win against the Los Angeles Angels.
Ohtani hits 29th homer, adds RBI triple to lead Dodgers over Royals 5-4
Shohei Ohtani led off the game with his 29th home run and also hit an RBI triple, and Freddie Freeman stretched as he fell over to complete a game-ending double play as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Kansas City Royals 5-4 for their fifth straight win.
Angels manager Ron Washington to miss rest of season with unspecified medical issue
Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington will miss the rest of the season because of an unspecified medical issue.
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Evacuation orders issued as brush fire burns near Silverwood Lake in San Bernardino County
The fire is has burned approximately 478 acres with a "dangerous rate of spread" through heavy brush, firefighters said.
Los Angeles volunteers look to clean up, rehab the image of downtown after ICE protests
The Shine LA initiative launched in April and aims to clean the streets of Los Angeles in time for major events in 2026 and 2028
Immigration agents detain father after chase through Burbank parking lot
Carlos Chavez was at Home Depot with his son when federal agents chased him through a Burbank parking lot.
Family of teen killed in hate crime attack stand up for their son
Six years after the murder of Blaze Bernstein, a gay, Jewish college student, his family faced his killer Sam Woodward, a former high school classmate and neo-Nazi, in court.
Multiple businesses looted during Bellflower street takeovers
Several businesses were burglarized near the locations of two different street takeovers early Saturday morning.
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Multiple businesses looted during Bellflower street takeovers
Several businesses were burglarized near the locations of two different street takeovers early Saturday morning.
Pedestrian in 70s struck and killed by hit-and-run driver in South Los Angeles
It happened at around 9 p.m. on 90th Street, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Immigration agents detain father after chase through Burbank parking lot
Carlos Chavez was at Home Depot with his son when federal agents chased him through a Burbank parking lot.
Federal agents arrest two people tied to human smuggling operation in L.A.
Customs and Border Protection said the human smuggling hub had ties to national security threats.
California increases tax incentives for film and television to $750 million
The California state legislature increased the cap on tax incentives for film and television production from $330 million to $750 million.
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Huntington Beach's e-bike program seeks to educate riders, drop staggering amount of accidents
Huntington Beach city leaders on Wednesday announced the nation's first police-led student e-bike safety program, which they say is a direct response to a staggering number of crashes involving young riders in recent years.
Family of teen stabbed to death on Santa Ana school campus files legal claim against district
The family of the teenager killed during a stabbing on the Santa Ana High School campus has filed a legal claim against the school district, which could lead to a potential lawsuit.
Orange County animal trainer charged after at least 11 dogs died in his care
Kwong (Tony) Chun Sit, 53, faces multiple felony counts of animal cruelty and animal abuse after 11 dogs died while under his care, according to police.
Irvine police arrest trainer, girlfriend after 10 dogs die in his care
Detectives from Irvine said the trainer tried to cremate the remains of the 10 dogs.
Petition aims to bar transgender athletes from girls sports in California
Some female high school athletes want an end to a policy that allows transgender athletes to compete in girls' sports.
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Suspect arrested for 50-year-old man's death near Banning, deputies say
The man was found dead on Wednesday in the 47000 block of Morongo Road, according to deputies.
Lake Fire burns at "dangerous rate of spread" in San Bernardino County, prompting evacuation orders
The fire is has burned approximately 478 acres with a "dangerous rate of spread" through heavy brush, firefighters said.
Arson suspect arrested after fighting with Menifee police
A 29-year-old arson suspect was arrested after allegedly starting a series of fires in Menifee on Thursday before he also tried to fight police.
Wild donkey shot with an arrow in Riverside County
Riverside County's DonkeyLand is offering a $7,000 reward to find the suspect or suspects who shot several burros in the last couple of weeks.
Nearly 2,500 pounds of illegal fireworks seized by San Bernardino County law enforcement
San Bernardino County law enforcement officers on Monday seized nearly 2,500 pounds of illegal fireworks as the regional crackdown continues.
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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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Family of teen killed in hate crime attack stand up for their son
Six years after the murder of Blaze Bernstein, a gay, Jewish college student, his family faced his killer Sam Woodward, a former high school classmate and neo-Nazi, in court.
Musk renews attacks on "big, beautiful bill," says it will "destroy millions of jobs"
The Tesla and SpaceX CEO also posted that the bill would be "political suicide for the Republican Party."
Supreme Court, in birthright citizenship case, limits use of universal injunctions
The court ruled that universal injunctions issued by lower courts likely exceed the authority Congress has granted them.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyer calls music mogul's prosecution a "fake trial"
Sean "Diddy" Combs' defense attorney gave his closing argument a day after the prosecution's. Jurors will start deliberating on Monday.
Anna Wintour stepping back from editorial duties at U.S. Vogue
Anna Wintour, the global editorial director of Vogue and an influential voice in fashion, is stepping back from editorial duties.
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Musk renews attacks on "big, beautiful bill," says it will "destroy millions of jobs"
The Tesla and SpaceX CEO also posted that the bill would be "political suicide for the Republican Party."
Senate advances Trump's "big, beautiful bill" in narrow vote
Congress is racing to meet a self-imposed July 4 deadline to send the tax and spending bill to the president.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom files $787 million lawsuit against Fox News
California's governor is taking Fox News to court in a personal capacity, accusing the network of defamation over comments related to the deployment of the National Guard to Los Angeles.
Supreme Court, in birthright citizenship case, limits use of universal injunctions
The court ruled that universal injunctions issued by lower courts likely exceed the authority Congress has granted them.
L.A. immigration detention facilities a "ticking time bomb," immigration lawyer says
Immigration lawyers tell CBS News they've been receiving more and more calls about medical needs that aren't being addressed at the Metropolitan Detention Center in L.A.
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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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Galaxy play the Earthquakes to a 1-1 draw in the 104th California Clásico
Marco Reus scored in the 70th minute and the LA Galaxy played the San Jose Earthquakes to a 1-1 draw in the 104th edition of the California Clásico.
Trout hits tying homer and Newman adds 3-run shot in 7th as Angels beat Nationals
Mike Trout hit a tying homer that sparked a six-run seventh inning, Kevin Newman added a three-run shot and the Los Angeles Angels rolled to an 8-2 victory over the Washington Nationals.
French striker Olivier Giroud is parting ways with MLS club LAFC after 1 disappointing year
Olivier Giroud is parting ways with Los Angeles FC after one disappointing year with the Major League Soccer club.
Pasquantino's big day helps Royals beat Dodgers 9-5 to snap 11-game home skid
Vinnie Pasquantino homered, doubled and drove in a career high-tying five runs, and the Kansas City Royals beat Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-5 to snap an 11-game home losing streak.
Red Wings acquire goalie John Gibson from the Ducks in a trade at the NHL draft
The Detroit Red Wings have acquired veteran goaltender John Gibson from the Anaheim Ducks.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyer calls music mogul's prosecution a "fake trial"
Sean "Diddy" Combs' defense attorney gave his closing argument a day after the prosecution's. Jurors will start deliberating on Monday.
Bobby Sherman, teen idol in 1960s and '70s, dies at age 81
Bobby Sherman was a teen idol in the 1960s and '70s with bubblegum pop hits like "Little Woman" and "Julie, Do Ya Love Me."
Defense rests in Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking trial
The prosecution and defense rested their case Tuesday in the sex trafficking and racketeering trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs.
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.
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Winds fuel Lake Fire burning near Hesperia in San Bernardino County
Lauren Pozen provides continued coverage from the Lake Fire, where flames engulfed just under 500 acres of brush on Saturday due to strong winds blowing in the area.
Fast-moving fire forces evacuations in San Bernardino County
Lauren Pozen reports from Silverwood Lake, where evacuations have been ordered due to a fast-moving brush fire burning in the area.
Hundreds take part in "ICE Out of LA" caravan through Los Angeles streets
Hundreds of people took part in a lengthy caravan calling for ICE to leave Los Angeles and for immigration operations to stop.
Multiple businesses burglarized during street takeovers in Bellflower and Lakewood
Several businesses were burglarized near the locations of two different street takeovers early Saturday morning. Zach Boetto reports.
Evacuation orders issued as Lake Fire burns near Silverwood Lake in San Bernardino County
The fire is has burned approximately 446 acres with a "dangerous rate of spread" through heavy brush, firefighters said.
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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.
