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Long Beach moves forward with plans to bring minor league baseball to Blair Field
The new team would share Blair Field with the Cal State Long Beach baseball team and could start playing games as soon as 2026.
Orange County family hopes clinical trial could save mother from brain cancer
Back in 2007, Lori Cable lost three children in a car crash. Now, a recent cancer diagnosis has put her life in jeopardy.
SoCal Edison to create compensation program for Eaton Fire victims
SoCal Edison will launch the voluntary program in the fall. It will cover owner and renter claims related to fire.
Local artist brings Bob's Big Boy statues back to life in Burbank
One local artist is bringing life back to the Bob's Big Boy statues outside of their Burbank location, rejuvenating an iconic image of American burger joints dating back decades.
LA City Attorney's Office targets alleged illegal nightclub in downtown
The City Attorney's Office said the nightclub has been the site of violence for several years, including a deadly shooting in 2023.
Compton fugitive taken into custody at Mexico border for allegedly assaulting federal officer
An FBI spokesperson said officials in Mexico arrested Elpidio Reyna and alerted the FBI, and the agency negotiated his surrender with his attorney. Agents had been seeking the 39-year-old since he fled to Mexico in June.
Euclid Fire in Chino Hills forces 71 Freeway closure
The closure affects both sides of the freeway at the Euclid Avenue onramp.
Los Angeles Archbishop launches program to help families affected by immigration enforcement
The program will provide groceries as well as meal and prescription deliveries to affected families, according to the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
Alex Villanueva announces reelection bid for LA County Sheriff
Alex Villanueva previously lost his first reelection bid against current LA County Sheriff Robert Luna.
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Who investigates fireworks explosions like the one in Esparto, California?
After what happened in Esparto and the large response that followed, CBS News California looked back at another large fireworks-related explosion in California to get an idea of how the investigation in Yolo County may develop.
California moves to set nation's first smoke damage insurance standard
The California Department of Insurance has commissioned a task force to develop a first-in-the-nation smoke damage standard that could be the blueprint for a national standard.
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.
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KCAL Investigation uncovers accused arsonist's criminal past
KCAL News reporter Ross Palombo reviews the charging documents, which outline the suspect's criminal history.
LASD training facility safety records
Senior Investigative Reporter Ross Palombo checks into the safety record of the LA County Sheriff's training facility following a deadly explosion that killed three deputies.
Immigration arrests by the numbers | KCAL Investigates
Is Los Angeles really the most intense immigration enforcement spot in the country? Senior reporter Ross Palombo dives into the numbers from federal government's own data.
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.
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Treasure chest hidden in Pacific Palisades' Skull Rock persists through fire, provides joy for hiker
Luzdelia Caballero reports from the Pacific Palisades, where she speaks with the father and son who hid a treasure chest inside of Skull Rock, located at the top of a popular hiking trail. It's persisted through the years, and the devastating Palisades Fire, now bringing joy to hikers who stumble across the treasure and leave messages of hope and community.
Supervisor Barger pushes back against LA Times report question firefighters response to Eaton Fire
KCAL News reporter Jeff Nguyen shows us how Supervisor Kathryn Barger is pushing back against the LA Times investigation analyzing the Los Angeles Conty Fire Department's response to the Eaton Fire.
Orange County family hopes clinical trial will save mother from brain cancer
Back in 2007, Lori Cable lost three children in a car crash. Now, a recent cancer diagnosis has put her life in jeopardy. Michele Gile reports.
Chargers Visit USS Abraham Lincoln in San Diego
While the Chargers were in San Diego this week for a couple training camp practices, they also paid a visit to an aircraft carrier to spend time with service members onboard the ship. Darren Haynes was there to cover the special event.
Local artist brings Bob's Big Boy statues back to life in Burbank
One local artist is bringing life back to the Bob's Big Boy statues outside of their Burbank location, rejuvenating an iconic image of American burger joints dating back decades. Joy Benedict reports.
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Long Beach moves forward with plans to bring minor league baseball to Blair Field
The new team would share Blair Field with the Cal State Long Beach baseball team and could start playing games as soon as 2026.
Ohtani homers in 5th straight game, Freeman drives in 2 runs in the 9th as Dodgers beat Twins 4-3
Shohei Ohtani matched a franchise record with a homer in the fifth straight game and Freddie Freeman drove in two runs with a two-out single in the ninth inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3.
Pete Alonso hits 3-run homer to power Mets to sweep of Angels
Pete Alonso hit a three-run homer to power the Mets to a 6-3 win and series sweep of the Angels on Wednesday.
Royce Lewis, Christian Vazquez each drive in 3 runs as Twins beat Dodgers 10-7
Royce Lewis and Christian Vazquez each drove in three runs as the Minnesota Twins beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-7.
Alvarez's homer helps Mets come back to beat Angels again, 3-2
The Mets rallied to beat the Angels 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Ohtani's big homer and Smith's 2 blasts help Dodgers end home woes with 5-2 win over Twins
Shohei Ohtani hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the bottom of the first after giving up a leadoff homer to fellow All-Star Byron Buxton, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Minnesota Twins 5-2 on Monday night.
Francisco Alvarez helps Mets to comeback win over Angels
Juan Soto hit a tying single, Francisco Alvarez delivered a big double in his return from the minors and the Mets rallied past the Angels 7-5 on Monday night.
Philip Rivers announces retirement as member of Chargers after 17-year NFL career
Longtime Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers officially announced his retirement on Monday, ending his 17-year NFL career as a member of the Bolts.
Chris Paul to return to the Los Angeles Clippers, team announces
The 12-time NBA All-Star played for the team from 2011-2017, and was named to the All-NBA First Team three times during that stint.
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Long Beach moves forward with plans to bring minor league baseball to Blair Field
The new team would share Blair Field with the Cal State Long Beach baseball team and could start playing games as soon as 2026.
Orange County family hopes clinical trial could save mother from brain cancer
Back in 2007, Lori Cable lost three children in a car crash. Now, a recent cancer diagnosis has put her life in jeopardy.
SoCal Edison to create compensation program for Eaton Fire victims
SoCal Edison will launch the voluntary program in the fall. It will cover owner and renter claims related to fire.
Local artist brings Bob's Big Boy statues back to life in Burbank
One local artist is bringing life back to the Bob's Big Boy statues outside of their Burbank location, rejuvenating an iconic image of American burger joints dating back decades.
LA City Attorney's Office targets alleged illegal nightclub in downtown
The City Attorney's Office said the nightclub has been the site of violence for several years, including a deadly shooting in 2023.
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SoCal Edison to create compensation program for Eaton Fire victims
SoCal Edison will launch the voluntary program in the fall. It will cover owner and renter claims related to fire.
Local artist brings Bob's Big Boy statues back to life in Burbank
One local artist is bringing life back to the Bob's Big Boy statues outside of their Burbank location, rejuvenating an iconic image of American burger joints dating back decades.
LA City Attorney's Office targets alleged illegal nightclub in downtown
The City Attorney's Office said the nightclub has been the site of violence for several years, including a deadly shooting in 2023.
Compton fugitive taken into custody at Mexico border for allegedly assaulting federal officer
An FBI spokesperson said officials in Mexico arrested Elpidio Reyna and alerted the FBI, and the agency negotiated his surrender with his attorney. Agents had been seeking the 39-year-old since he fled to Mexico in June.
Alex Villanueva announces reelection bid for LA County Sheriff
Alex Villanueva previously lost his first reelection bid against current LA County Sheriff Robert Luna.
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Orange County family hopes clinical trial could save mother from brain cancer
Back in 2007, Lori Cable lost three children in a car crash. Now, a recent cancer diagnosis has put her life in jeopardy.
Officials investigate mass fish die-off in Laguna Niguel Regional Park
Supervisor Katrina Foley's staff is investigating the large number of fish deaths in Laguna Niguel Regional Park.
SpaceX launch could create sonic boom in Southern California, officials advise
A SpaceX launch could create a large sonic boom for parts of Southern California early Tuesday morning.
Getaway driver runs over security guard after robbery in Santa Ana parking lot
The security guard was trying to stop the suspects after they robbed an elderly man in a Food 4 Less parking lot.
Father of U.S. Marines in Orange County released from ICE processing center
Immigration agents arrested Narcisco Barranco, the father of three U.S. Marines, in Orange County last month.
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Convicted felon arrested in Hemet for impersonating police officer
Police said the man, a convicted felon, was seen activating emergency lights while dressed in a uniform similar to a law enforcement officer that included a pair of tasers, a baton and pepper spray.
Body of missing man found near Rancho Cucamonga horse trail
The 80-year-old man was reported missing two days before his body was found over the weekend.
SpaceX launch could create sonic boom in Southern California, officials advise
A SpaceX launch could create a large sonic boom for parts of Southern California early Tuesday morning.
5 arrested in connection with 2007 cold case murder and robbery in Riverside County
Two of the men were arrested in Riverside County while the three others were taken into custody out of state.
Suspected DUI driver arrested after deadly hit-and-run in Murrieta
The suspect was arrested hours after he crashed into a woman who was inspecting her vehicle on the side of I-215 in Murrieta early Sunday morning.
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KCAL Investigation uncovers accused arsonist's criminal past
KCAL News reporter Ross Palombo reviews the charging documents, which outline the suspect's criminal history.
LASD training facility safety records
Senior Investigative Reporter Ross Palombo checks into the safety record of the LA County Sheriff's training facility following a deadly explosion that killed three deputies.
Immigration arrests by the numbers | KCAL Investigates
Is Los Angeles really the most intense immigration enforcement spot in the country? Senior reporter Ross Palombo dives into the numbers from federal government's own data.
Does LA have the most immigration arrests in the country?
Senior reporter Ross Palombo dives in the numbers from ICE's own data, obtained through the Data Deportation Project.
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.
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Uber is starting service allowing women to choose female drivers, riders
The ride-share company said it's piloting the women-focused program in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Detroit.
Trump administration releases records on Martin Luther King Jr. assassination
The federal government released over 200,000 pages of documents on the 1968 assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., a move ordered by President Trump.
Southwest announces when passengers can book assigned seating
Southwest is providing details about its new assigned seating and boarding policy. Here's what to know.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, "The Cosby Show" star, dies at 54
Actor and director Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his role on "The Cosby Show," has died.
Alaska Airlines resumes flights after grounding fleet due to IT outage
A Sunday night system-wide Alaska Airlines ground stop due to an IT outage ended after about three hours, the carrier says.
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Trump administration releases records on Martin Luther King Jr. assassination
The federal government released over 200,000 pages of documents on the 1968 assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., a move ordered by President Trump.
700 Marines to withdraw from L.A., Pentagon says
The rare deployment of active-duty troops to a U.S. city will soon end, according to the Pentagon, which said 700 Marines will head home after responding to protests in Los Angeles.
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ICE head says agents will arrest anyone found in the U.S. illegally
Immigration agents will arrest anyone they find in the country illegally, even if they lack a criminal record, acting ICE Director Todd Lyons said in an exclusive CBS News interview.
US DOJ requests lists of undocumented immigrants in LA County jails
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna, whose agency oversees the jails, said deputies don't ask for an individual's immigration status during booking.
Trump admin. releases 2,000 California National Guard members from L.A. duty
The Trump administration is releasing thousands of California National Guard troops from a federal mission in Los Angeles.
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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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Long Beach moves forward with plans to bring minor league baseball to Blair Field
The new team would share Blair Field with the Cal State Long Beach baseball team and could start playing games as soon as 2026.
Ohtani homers in 5th straight game, Freeman drives in 2 runs in the 9th as Dodgers beat Twins 4-3
Shohei Ohtani matched a franchise record with a homer in the fifth straight game and Freddie Freeman drove in two runs with a two-out single in the ninth inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3.
Pete Alonso hits 3-run homer to power Mets to sweep of Angels
Pete Alonso hit a three-run homer to power the Mets to a 6-3 win and series sweep of the Angels on Wednesday.
Royce Lewis, Christian Vazquez each drive in 3 runs as Twins beat Dodgers 10-7
Royce Lewis and Christian Vazquez each drove in three runs as the Minnesota Twins beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-7.
Alvarez's homer helps Mets come back to beat Angels again, 3-2
The Mets rallied to beat the Angels 3-2 on Tuesday night.
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Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham to reissue pre-Fleetwood Mac album
Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham announced what fans have been waiting for: their first studio album, "Buckingham Nicks," will be officially reissued in all formats, including digital.
Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath frontman and heavy metal legend, dies at 76
Ozzy Osbourne rose to fame in the heavy metal group Black Sabbath.
Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham Sunset Boulevard billboard teases possible project
Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham alluded to the possible project by posting lyrics from their song, "Frozen Love."
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, "The Cosby Show" star, dies at 54
Actor and director Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his role on "The Cosby Show," has died.
Tom Troupe, "Mission: Impossible" and "Star Trek" actor, dies at age 97
Tom Troupe appeared in more than 70 television shows, usually in single episode roles, throughout his career.
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Treasure chest hidden in Pacific Palisades' Skull Rock persists through fire, provides joy for hiker
Luzdelia Caballero reports from the Pacific Palisades, where she speaks with the father and son who hid a treasure chest inside of Skull Rock, located at the top of a popular hiking trail. It's persisted through the years, and the devastating Palisades Fire, now bringing joy to hikers who stumble across the treasure and leave messages of hope and community.
Supervisor Barger pushes back against LA Times report question firefighters response to Eaton Fire
KCAL News reporter Jeff Nguyen shows us how Supervisor Kathryn Barger is pushing back against the LA Times investigation analyzing the Los Angeles Conty Fire Department's response to the Eaton Fire.
Orange County family hopes clinical trial will save mother from brain cancer
Back in 2007, Lori Cable lost three children in a car crash. Now, a recent cancer diagnosis has put her life in jeopardy. Michele Gile reports.
Chargers Visit USS Abraham Lincoln in San Diego
While the Chargers were in San Diego this week for a couple training camp practices, they also paid a visit to an aircraft carrier to spend time with service members onboard the ship. Darren Haynes was there to cover the special event.
Local artist brings Bob's Big Boy statues back to life in Burbank
One local artist is bringing life back to the Bob's Big Boy statues outside of their Burbank location, rejuvenating an iconic image of American burger joints dating back decades. Joy Benedict 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.
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
