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Compton restaurant owner served compassion amid immigration enforcement protests
Elizabeth Mendoza said on Saturday that friends and family were calling to tell her to close her restaurant and leave but she said something told her to stay. "No, I can't. I need to help when the people need me," Mendoza said.
Mayor Bass says "violence and the damage is unacceptable" after Los Angeles protests
Mayor Karen Bass says people involved in causing damage during anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles will be prosecuted.
"Everything was fine": Congressman says Santa Ana chaos was brought in by federal presence
Congressman Lou Correa and other Orange County community leaders criticized the Trump administration during a news conference on Tuesday
A preliminary 3.4-magnitude earthquake strikes in Los Angeles' South Bay
A preliminary 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck near Manhattan Beach, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Why are people protesting in L.A.? Key events leading to Trump's crackdown
Protests have continued in the Los Angeles area since Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducted mass arrests in the area Friday.
FBI offers reward for suspect who allegedly assaulted federal officer amid Paramount protests
On June 9, the FBI released a photo of the alleged Paramount assault suspect and identified him as Elpidio Reyna, 40 of Compton. "He is considered a fugitive, and we continue to seek his location," the agency said in a statement.
Looters hit several stores in downtown Los Angeles after fourth day of protests
Stores hit include Adidas, Apple, Shoe Palace, CVS and more
Parents in Los Angeles fear attending school graduations amid recent immigration enforcement actions
With graduation season underway, parents are fearful about attending school events amid recent immigration enforcement actions.
Sacramento protesters demand end to ICE raids, stand in solidarity with Los Angeles
A protest that started at Sacramento's Cesar Chavez Plaza later combined with one at the California State Capitol. They both had the same overall message: stop the ICE raids.
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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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Local father, first responder and veteran shares his fight with cancer | Veterans' Voices
Jason Flores is in the fight for his life as he battles cancer and struggles to care for his family as he was forced to resign from work with the Los Angeles Airport Police. He now seeks holistic treatments after a previous 2022 battle with cancer.
What to expect at national parks this summer
More than 331 million people visited national parks last year, but there could be some changes this summer because of staffing cuts. Cassidy Jones, senior visitation program manager at the National Park Conservation Association, talks about what guests can expect.
Tech for dads and grads | Tech Talk
Jessica Naziri, Techsesh.co, shares some tech gadgets that make great gifts for dads and grads.
Assemblymember Mark Gonzales discusses immigration enforcement protests
Assemblymember Mark Gonzales talks about SEIU President David Huerta’s arrest and downtown LA protests amid immigration enforcement.
Orange County community leaders criticize Trump administration's immigration enforcement tactics
Congressman Lou Correa and other Orange County community leaders criticized the Trump administration's immigration enforcement tactics on Tuesday, after ICE operations and subsequent protests occurred in Santa Ana on Monday. KCAL News reports.
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Andy Pages delivers in 10th, Dodgers edge Padres 8-7 in rivals' first meeting of the season
Andy Pages led off the 10th inning with an RBI double before scoring on Tommy Edman's single, and the Los Angeles Dodgers hung on to open their season series against the San Diego Padres with an 8-7 victory.
Kikuchi carries shutout into 8th and Angels beat A's 7-4 despite Clarke's amazing catch
Yusei Kikuchi took a one-hit shutout into the eighth inning and Jo Adell homered and drove in three runs to help the Los Angeles Angels beat the Athletics 7-4.
Denis Bouanga's 1 goal, 2 assists help LAFC beat Sporting KC 3-1
Denis Bouanga had a goal and two assists, Eddie Segura scored his first goal since 2020 and Los Angeles FC extended its unbeaten streak to nine games with a 2-1 win over Sporting Kansas City.
Giants trade struggling 1B/OF LaMonte Wade Jr. and cash to Angels
The Los Angeles Angels have acquired veteran first baseman and outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. and cash from the San Francisco Giants.
George Kirby strikes out career-high 14, Mariners beat Angels 3-2 to snap their 5-game skid
George Kirby struck out a career-high 14 during seven innings of two-hit ball, and the Seattle Mariners snapped their five-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Clayton Kershaw gets 1st win this season with 5 sharp innings as Dodgers beat Cardinals 7-3
Clayton Kershaw allowed one run in five innings to record his first win since last August, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-3 to avoid a three-game sweep.
Adell hits 2 HRs, Taylor also goes deep as Angels rally from 4 down to beat Mariners 8-6
Jo Adell homered twice, Chris Taylor also went deep and the Los Angeles Angels rallied from four runs down and beat the Seattle Mariners 8-6.
Sovereignty wins the 157th running of the Belmont Stakes
The race marked a kind of replay of the Kentucky Derby. Sovereignty finished in first, Journalism ended up in second again and Baeza was third — the same 1-2-3 as the Derby.
Nolan Arenado's ninth-inning RBI double lifts the Cardinals over the Dodgers 2-1
Nolan Arenado delivered a pinch-hit RBI double in the ninth inning and the St. Louis Cardinals stifled the Los Angeles Dodgers' offense for a second straight game in a 2-1 victory.
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Compton restaurant owner served compassion amid immigration enforcement protests
Elizabeth Mendoza said on Saturday that friends and family were calling to tell her to close her restaurant and leave but she said something told her to stay. "No, I can't. I need to help when the people need me," Mendoza said.
Mayor Bass says "violence and the damage is unacceptable" after Los Angeles protests
Mayor Karen Bass says people involved in causing damage during anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles will be prosecuted.
"Everything was fine": Congressman says Santa Ana chaos was brought in by federal presence
Congressman Lou Correa and other Orange County community leaders criticized the Trump administration during a news conference on Tuesday
A preliminary 3.4-magnitude earthquake strikes in Los Angeles' South Bay
A preliminary 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck near Manhattan Beach, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Why are people protesting in L.A.? Key events leading to Trump's crackdown
Protests have continued in the Los Angeles area since Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducted mass arrests in the area Friday.
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Compton restaurant owner served compassion amid immigration enforcement protests
Elizabeth Mendoza said on Saturday that friends and family were calling to tell her to close her restaurant and leave but she said something told her to stay. "No, I can't. I need to help when the people need me," Mendoza said.
Mayor Bass says "violence and the damage is unacceptable" after Los Angeles protests
Mayor Karen Bass says people involved in causing damage during anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles will be prosecuted.
A preliminary 3.4-magnitude earthquake strikes in Los Angeles' South Bay
A preliminary 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck near Manhattan Beach, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
FBI offers reward for suspect who allegedly assaulted federal officer amid Paramount protests
On June 9, the FBI released a photo of the alleged Paramount assault suspect and identified him as Elpidio Reyna, 40 of Compton. "He is considered a fugitive, and we continue to seek his location," the agency said in a statement.
Parents in Los Angeles fear attending school graduations amid recent immigration enforcement actions
With graduation season underway, parents are fearful about attending school events amid recent immigration enforcement actions.
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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.
Huntington Beach to hold special election over library review board
Huntington Beach voters will decide the fate of a controversial library review board in next week's special election.
Woman fatally shot on Costa Mesa sidewalk, police search for suspect
Around 11:10 p.m., police responded to the 1500 block of Lukup Lane to a call of shots fired and found the wounded Huntington Beach woman on the sidewalk.
Santa Ana police investigate deadly shooting of 60-year-old man
Santa Ana police said the suspect shot the 60-year-old man behind a local business.
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Woman sentenced to over six years in prison for Corona blaze that destroyed strip mall
The fire happened on Aug. 11 2024 at a strip mall in the 1500 block of Rimpau Avenue, firefighters said.
Driver killed in fiery crash on 215 Freeway in Murrieta
CHP officers say a transit van collided with the back of a stalled car on southbound lanes of I-215 early Thursday morning.
San Bernardino considers ban on all fireworks ahead of Fourth of July
The San Bernardino City Council could ban all types of fireworks ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.
Long Beach and Inland Empire Job Corps centers close
A longtime federal program that provides job training, housing and second chances to hundreds of at-risk youth nationwide is shutting its doors.
Good Samaritan stops couple from dumping kittens in San Bernardino
The Good Samaritan who stopped the man and woman said the kittens were malnourished and sick.
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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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Why are people protesting in L.A.? Key events leading to Trump's crackdown
Protests have continued in the Los Angeles area since Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducted mass arrests in the area Friday.
Trump admin. mobilizing 2,000 more National Guard troops for L.A. protests
Almost 5,000 National Guard troops and Marines have been assigned to Los Angeles — drawing stiff rebukes from state officials.
Jan. 6 riot victims see hypocrisy in Trump's response to L.A. protests
Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn said, "Trump thinks anything done in his name is OK. Jan. 6 was done in his name, so our officers don't matter."
700 Marines arrive in L.A. area amid ICE protests as Newsom files suit
Some 700 Marines have arrived to join National Guard troops in Los Angeles. California Gov. Gavin Newsom asked a court to block the deployment.
Visual timeline shows how the Los Angeles protests unfolded
Here is what happened on each day the protests against immigration detention operations in the Los Angeles area.
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Trump admin. mobilizing 2,000 more National Guard troops for L.A. protests
Almost 5,000 National Guard troops and Marines have been assigned to Los Angeles — drawing stiff rebukes from state officials.
Jan. 6 riot victims see hypocrisy in Trump's response to L.A. protests
Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn said, "Trump thinks anything done in his name is OK. Jan. 6 was done in his name, so our officers don't matter."
Homan says Trump administration has "no intention to arrest" Newsom — after Trump says "I'd do it"
President Trump's "border czar" says California Gov. Gavin Newsom and other local officials "haven't crossed a line yet."
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.
700 Marines arrive in L.A. area amid ICE protests as Newsom files suit
Some 700 Marines have arrived to join National Guard troops in Los Angeles. California Gov. Gavin Newsom asked a court to block the deployment.
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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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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.
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Andy Pages delivers in 10th, Dodgers edge Padres 8-7 in rivals' first meeting of the season
Andy Pages led off the 10th inning with an RBI double before scoring on Tommy Edman's single, and the Los Angeles Dodgers hung on to open their season series against the San Diego Padres with an 8-7 victory.
Kikuchi carries shutout into 8th and Angels beat A's 7-4 despite Clarke's amazing catch
Yusei Kikuchi took a one-hit shutout into the eighth inning and Jo Adell homered and drove in three runs to help the Los Angeles Angels beat the Athletics 7-4.
Denis Bouanga's 1 goal, 2 assists help LAFC beat Sporting KC 3-1
Denis Bouanga had a goal and two assists, Eddie Segura scored his first goal since 2020 and Los Angeles FC extended its unbeaten streak to nine games with a 2-1 win over Sporting Kansas City.
Giants trade struggling 1B/OF LaMonte Wade Jr. and cash to Angels
The Los Angeles Angels have acquired veteran first baseman and outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. and cash from the San Francisco Giants.
George Kirby strikes out career-high 14, Mariners beat Angels 3-2 to snap their 5-game skid
George Kirby struck out a career-high 14 during seven innings of two-hit ball, and the Seattle Mariners snapped their five-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
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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."
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.
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Local father, first responder and veteran shares his fight with cancer | Veterans' Voices
Jason Flores is in the fight for his life as he battles cancer and struggles to care for his family as he was forced to resign from work with the Los Angeles Airport Police. He now seeks holistic treatments after a previous 2022 battle with cancer.
What to expect at national parks this summer
More than 331 million people visited national parks last year, but there could be some changes this summer because of staffing cuts. Cassidy Jones, senior visitation program manager at the National Park Conservation Association, talks about what guests can expect.
Tech for dads and grads | Tech Talk
Jessica Naziri, Techsesh.co, shares some tech gadgets that make great gifts for dads and grads.
Assemblymember Mark Gonzales discusses immigration enforcement protests
Assemblymember Mark Gonzales talks about SEIU President David Huerta’s arrest and downtown LA protests amid immigration enforcement.
Orange County community leaders criticize Trump administration's immigration enforcement tactics
Congressman Lou Correa and other Orange County community leaders criticized the Trump administration's immigration enforcement tactics on Tuesday, after ICE operations and subsequent protests occurred in Santa Ana on Monday. KCAL News reports.
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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.
