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LAX/Metro Transit Center opening to connect riders to airport terminals
The new LAX/Metro Transit Center will connect riders to a free shuttle that will make stops at each terminal.
Man in Boyle Heights dead after woman allegedly stabs him with pair of scissors
The Los Angeles Police Department said the man and woman were having a domestic dispute that turned into a physical altercation.
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Immigrants at ICE check-ins detained in basement of federal building in L.A.
Many undocumented immigrants who went to ICE check-in appointments at a federal building in L.A. this week were taken into custody, brought to the basement and held there, lawyers and family members say.
Second person dies weeks after crash involving Metro train in Long Beach
The crash happened on May 23 a little before midnight near 12th Street and Long Beach Boulevard, according to the Long Beach Police Department.
Man arrested for carjacking utility vehicle from LASD deputies in downtown LA
A man was arrested on Thursday after he allegedly carjacked a utility vehicle being used by Los Angeles County deputies in the downtown area earlier in the morning.
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.
Kamala Harris makes surprise appearance at Compton High School graduation ceremony
Former Vice President Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance at the Compton High School graduation ceremony on Thursday after she was invited by on of the school's senior students.
Search for gunman continues after man shot and killed in Norwalk
Deputies said that the suspect and victim were involved in an altercation prior to the shooting.
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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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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Attorney Ben Crump represents a family filing suit against SoCal Edison for Eaton Fire losses
A Pasadena family lost two loved ones and suffered serious medical complications after the Eaton Fire.
A look at “summer slide” as students head into summer break
According to the Northwest Evaluation Association, students can lose two to three months of math skills while on summer break, while reading levels can dip as much as two months.
A look at Pluto TV’s “Free Movie Weekend,” celebrating local cinema
Judy Kim, owner of Gardena Cinema talks about Saturday’s screenings for Pluto TV's "Free Movie Weekend."
California Adopt-a-Pet Day waives fees on Saturday
Jesse Oldham, ASPCA senior director Los Angeles initiative, discusses the statewide adoption event taking place on Saturday, June 7, with adoption fees waived for the day at participating shelters.
Movie critic Grae Drake goes over the latest releases
Grae Drake reviews: “From the World of John Wick: Ballerina,” “The Life of Chuck,” and “Dangerous Animals.”
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Conforto comes through, Dodgers rally in 8th for 6-5 victory abetted by Mets fielding mishap
Michael Conforto drove in the tiebreaking run in the Dodgers' three-run eighth inning, and Los Angeles rallied for a 6-5 victory over the New York Mets on to split the NL powers' four-game series.
Canning and Mets beat Dodgers 6-1 behind Alonso's 2 homers and 5 RBIs
Pete Alonso homered twice and drove in five runs, Griffin Canning held baseball's best offense scoreless for six innings and the New York Mets defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-1.
Guard Ryan Cornish transfers to Southern California from Dartmouth
Guard Ryan Cornish has transferred to Southern California from Dartmouth, where he played four seasons.
Rafaela walks it off for Red Sox to avoid sweep by Angels
Ceddanne Rafaela curled a home run around the Pesky Pole in the bottom of the ninth inning on Wednesday and the Boston Red Sox rallied after trailing four different times to beat the Los Angeles Angels 11-9.
Red Sox, Angels get into heated shouting match ahead of Wednesday's game
Before the Red Sox and Angels had a chance to close out their three-game series at Fenway Park on Wednesday, the two teams got into a heated pre-game argument on the field.
Muncy's 2 homers and Freeman's RBI double lift Dodgers over Mets 6-5 in 10 innings
Max Muncy homered twice, including a tying shot in the ninth inning, and Freddie Freeman doubled home the winning run in the 10th to lift the Los Angeles Dodgers over the New York Mets 6-5.
Angels manufacture run in 10th inning to beat Red Sox, 4-3
The Los Angeles Angels beat the Boston Red Sox 4-3 in 10 innings on Tuesday night.
Alvarez delivers 10th-inning RBI double and Mets overcome Ohtani's heroics for 4-3 win over Dodgers
Francisco Alvarez drove in his first run in four weeks with a double leading off the 10th inning, and the New York Mets overcame Shohei Ohtani's 23rd homer and tying sacrifice fly for a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Trout has 3 hits, including a home run, and Adell has two homers, to lead Angels past Red Sox 7-6
Mike Trout had three hits, including a three-run, 454-foot homer off the left-center field light stanchion in the Angels' six-run first inning and Los Angeles held on to beat the Boston Red Sox 7-6.
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LAX/Metro Transit Center opening to connect riders to airport terminals
The new LAX/Metro Transit Center will connect riders to a free shuttle that will make stops at each terminal.
Man in Boyle Heights dead after woman allegedly stabs him with pair of scissors
The Los Angeles Police Department said the man and woman were having a domestic dispute that turned into a physical altercation.
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Immigrants at ICE check-ins detained in basement of federal building in L.A.
Many undocumented immigrants who went to ICE check-in appointments at a federal building in L.A. this week were taken into custody, brought to the basement and held there, lawyers and family members say.
Second person dies weeks after crash involving Metro train in Long Beach
The crash happened on May 23 a little before midnight near 12th Street and Long Beach Boulevard, according to the Long Beach Police Department.
Man arrested for carjacking utility vehicle from LASD deputies in downtown LA
A man was arrested on Thursday after he allegedly carjacked a utility vehicle being used by Los Angeles County deputies in the downtown area earlier in the morning.
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LAX/Metro Transit Center opening to connect riders to airport terminals
The new LAX/Metro Transit Center will connect riders to a free shuttle that will make stops at each terminal.
Man in Boyle Heights dead after woman allegedly stabs him with pair of scissors
The Los Angeles Police Department said the man and woman were having a domestic dispute that turned into a physical altercation.
Second person dies weeks after crash involving Metro train in Long Beach
The crash happened on May 23 a little before midnight near 12th Street and Long Beach Boulevard, according to the Long Beach Police Department.
Man arrested for carjacking utility vehicle from LASD deputies in downtown LA
A man was arrested on Thursday after he allegedly carjacked a utility vehicle being used by Los Angeles County deputies in the downtown area earlier in the morning.
Kamala Harris makes surprise appearance at Compton High School graduation ceremony
Former Vice President Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance at the Compton High School graduation ceremony on Thursday after she was invited by on of the school's senior students.
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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.
Investigation underway after shooting near Newport Beach pier leaves one wounded
The shooting happened on 20th Street near the Newport Beach Pier, according to police.
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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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Secret gay wedding photos from 1950s preserved in museum
The mystery, nearly 70 years later, remains. Who are the people in the photos and why didn't they get their photos back after dropping off the film at a drug store in Philadelphia?
Trump and Musk trade insults and accusations as public feud intensifies
"Elon and I had a great relationship," President Trump said Thursday. "I don't know if we will anymore."
Man charged in Palm Springs bombing after arrest at New York's JFK airport
A man arrested in New York City is charged with supplying materials for last month's bombing outside a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California.
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."
Attack in Boulder, Colorado, injures people at march for Israeli hostages
A suspect is in custody after what authorities call a "targeted act of violence" at Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, Colorado. Witnesses said he threw Molotov cocktails at people supporting Israeli hostages.
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Immigrants at ICE check-ins detained in basement of federal building in L.A.
Many undocumented immigrants who went to ICE check-in appointments at a federal building in L.A. this week were taken into custody, brought to the basement and held there, lawyers and family members say.
Trump and Musk trade insults and accusations as public feud intensifies
"Elon and I had a great relationship," President Trump said Thursday. "I don't know if we will anymore."
Trump administration moves to pull California high-speed rail funding after DOT review
The Trump administration is once again seeking to end federal funding for California's high-speed rail project, following a lengthy review of the state's progress that found "no viable path" to completion.
Judge blocks Alien Enemies Act deportations in Los Angeles area
Another judge has blocked the Trump administration from using the wartime Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan migrants, ruling the government hasn't promised adequate due process.
Transgender student athlete medals in California track championships amid protests and scrutiny
A transgender teenager from Jurupa Valley competed in Saturday's CIF track-and-field finals despite drawing national scrutiny and criticism from President Donald Trump over her participation earlier in the week.
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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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Conforto comes through, Dodgers rally in 8th for 6-5 victory abetted by Mets fielding mishap
Michael Conforto drove in the tiebreaking run in the Dodgers' three-run eighth inning, and Los Angeles rallied for a 6-5 victory over the New York Mets on to split the NL powers' four-game series.
Canning and Mets beat Dodgers 6-1 behind Alonso's 2 homers and 5 RBIs
Pete Alonso homered twice and drove in five runs, Griffin Canning held baseball's best offense scoreless for six innings and the New York Mets defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-1.
Guard Ryan Cornish transfers to Southern California from Dartmouth
Guard Ryan Cornish has transferred to Southern California from Dartmouth, where he played four seasons.
Rafaela walks it off for Red Sox to avoid sweep by Angels
Ceddanne Rafaela curled a home run around the Pesky Pole in the bottom of the ninth inning on Wednesday and the Boston Red Sox rallied after trailing four different times to beat the Los Angeles Angels 11-9.
Red Sox, Angels get into heated shouting match ahead of Wednesday's game
Before the Red Sox and Angels had a chance to close out their three-game series at Fenway Park on Wednesday, the two teams got into a heated pre-game argument on the field.
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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.
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.
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Attorney Ben Crump represents a family filing suit against SoCal Edison for Eaton Fire losses
A Pasadena family lost two loved ones and suffered serious medical complications after the Eaton Fire.
A look at “summer slide” as students head into summer break
According to the Northwest Evaluation Association, students can lose two to three months of math skills while on summer break, while reading levels can dip as much as two months.
A look at Pluto TV’s “Free Movie Weekend,” celebrating local cinema
Judy Kim, owner of Gardena Cinema talks about Saturday’s screenings for Pluto TV's "Free Movie Weekend."
California Adopt-a-Pet Day waives fees on Saturday
Jesse Oldham, ASPCA senior director Los Angeles initiative, discusses the statewide adoption event taking place on Saturday, June 7, with adoption fees waived for the day at participating shelters.
Movie critic Grae Drake goes over the latest releases
Grae Drake reviews: “From the World of John Wick: Ballerina,” “The Life of Chuck,” and “Dangerous Animals.”
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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.
