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Wind-fueled 'Post Fire' explodes to 11,000-acres near Gorman Firefighters say that more than 1,200 people have been evacuated as the 11,000-acre brushfire continues to burn near the I-5 Freeway in Gorman. updated 45M ago
Pedestrian killed in crash at Dockweiler State Beach Police say that one person was killed in a crash at around 5:45 p.m. near Dockweiler State Beach on Saturday. 12H ago
Firefighters battling growing 1,330-acre brushfire in Hesperia Firefighters in Hesperia were battling a wildfire that had grown to 1,330 acres and remained at 7-percent containment. 2H ago
Man in 40s fatally struck by car while riding bike in Long Beach Police do not believe that speed or distracted driving were factors in the crash as the driver remained at the scene to cooperate with their investigation early Friday morning near the intersection of Seventh Street and Bellflower Boulevard. 14H ago
Fullerton police fatally shoot man who allegedly ran towards them while armed with knife Police say that the man was holding a knife in each hand when he ran towards them at around 5 a.m. on Saturday. 13H ago
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Pedestrian killed in crash at Dockweiler State Beach Police say that one person was killed in a crash at around 5:45 p.m. near Dockweiler State Beach on Saturday. 12H ago
Man in 40s fatally struck by car while riding bike in Long Beach Police do not believe that speed or distracted driving were factors in the crash as the driver remained at the scene to cooperate with their investigation early Friday morning near the intersection of Seventh Street and Bellflower Boulevard. 14H ago
Police shoot and kill woman who allegedly had a knife in Panorama City Police claim that the woman had a knife and was threatening family members before they arrived. 18H ago
Wind-fueled 'Post Fire' explodes to 11,000-acres near Gorman Firefighters say that more than 1,200 people have been evacuated as the 11,000-acre brushfire continues to burn near the I-5 Freeway in Gorman. updated 45M ago
Convicted LA serial killer charged with murder in Utah cold case A convicted Los Angeles serial killer has been charged with murder in a 25-year-old cold case in Utah. 19H ago
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Fullerton police fatally shoot man who allegedly ran towards them while armed with knife Police say that the man was holding a knife in each hand when he ran towards them at around 5 a.m. on Saturday. 13H ago
Man arrested for fatal stabbing in Costa Mesa Israel Antonio Valencia, 25, was charged with murder for a fatal stabbing that happened on Tuesday in Costa Mesa, which left a 22-year-old dead and another man wounded. 16H ago
DUI driver who fatally hit motorcyclist was three times over legal limit, prosecutors say Francisco Garcia-Vargas, 44, was driving over 100 miles per hour and was nearly three times over the legal blood alcohol level limit when he fatally struck Alexander Marce, 28, on Wednesday evening in Fullerton. Jun 14
Irvine police search suspects accused of breaking into several cars Irvine police released crystal clear security video showing the suspects breaking into several cars. Jun 14
Disney cast members allege unfair labor practices over union buttons Disney said cast members are only allowed to wear buttons and pins that are part of their costume. Jun 12
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Firefighters battling growing 1,330-acre brushfire in Hesperia Firefighters in Hesperia were battling a wildfire that had grown to 1,330 acres and remained at 7-percent containment. 2H ago
5 hospitalized after three-car crash in Aguanga Two of the victims were taken to a hospital by air ambulance after suffering serious injuries. 15H ago
Firefighter, civilian injured by fire in Blythe that left two people and three dogs displaced The firefighter suffered minor injuries while battling the blaze, which happened at around 11 a.m. in the 17500 block of Blythe Way, firefighters said. 12H ago
Riverside's warehouse development project delayed after hundreds voice concerns A massive warehouse project in Riverside​ was put on hold Wednesday night after hundreds of neighbors shared their concerns during a public meeting. Jun 13
Security video shows thieves allegedly driving away with community's mailbox Security camera video appears to show two men stealing a community's mailbox. Jun 12
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KCAL News Investigates: Study sparks concerns about who police buy their guns from After a two-year KCAL News Investigation uncovered serious concerns about police selling their old weapons, a new case study has brought a new light to where agencies buy their new guns. Jun 4
KCAL Investigates: Thousands of guns once owned by law enforcement agencies found at crime scenes Thousands of guns once owned by law enforcement have been found at crime scenes, including at incidents in Southern California, an in-depth investigation has revealed. Jun 14
Allegations of fraud at an LAUSD school: Are you paying for students who aren't there? "No teacher should have to lie as part of their job". Ross Palombo talks to a teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School who says he was told to lie about class attendance, which is how the state calculates funding from your tax dollars. Apr 9
Investigation uncovers high measles risks at 350 Southern California schools The CDC recommends that at least 95% of students have the MMR vaccine in order to lower the risk of measles outbreaks at their school, but a recent KCAL News investigation shows that hundreds of SoCal schools are well below that number. Jan 30
How community groups helped hundreds of migrants bussed in from Texas For months, migrants have arrived in Los Angeles on controversial buses chartered from Texas. With a lack of coordination from the Lone Star state, community groups stepped in to help bring things under control and helped hundreds across Southern California. Jan 9
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Dr. Anthony Fauci on pandemics, partisan critics, and "the psyche of the country" Millions today owe their lives to the work of the man who devoted his career to public health, but in recent years Dr. Anthony Fauci has been targeted by a partisan, anti-science spectrum of opponents. 3H ago
A search for a biological father, and the surprise of a lifetime A DNA test that Matt Katz took to answer questions about his ancestry only stirred more mysteries. The investigative journalist dug into a past replete with family secrets and early fertility treatments, and turned his journey into a podcast, "Inconceivable Truth." 4H ago
Thieves pilfer iconic L.A. bridge for metal, leaving the landmark in the dark The eye-catching bridge opened to great fanfare in July 2022 and at a cost of nearly $600 million, but now has Angelenos shaking their heads in dismay. 18H ago
Police arrest man in murder of Maryland mom Rachel Morin The Harford County Sheriff's office announced on Saturday a suspect in the Rachel Morin murder was arrested in Tulsa, Oklahoma. 14H ago
Charles Barkley says next year will be his last a NBA TV analyst The Hall of Fame player has been the last 24 years working as a studio analyst for TNT and on Friday he announced that next season will be his last on TV. Jun 15
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Justice Department won't prosecute Garland after House contempt vote The House voted Wednesday to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress. Jun 14
Pope Francis is first pope to address G7 summit, meets with Biden, world leaders Pope Francis became the first pope to go to a G7 summit of world leaders. At a summit on artificial intelligence, he warned of dangers of AI. Jun 15
Supreme Court strikes down Trump-era ban on bump stocks for firearms The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives exceeded its authority when it issued the rule outlawing bump stocks. Jun 14
Supreme Court preserves access to abortion pill, rejecting challenge The Supreme Court on Thursday tossed out a challenge targeting the availability of a widely used abortion pill, preserving access to the drug. Jun 13
Climate protesters disrupt congressional baseball game, Republicans win A group of climate protesters interrupted the Congressional Baseball Game Wednesday night, leaping onto the field before Republicans saw a decisive win. Jun 13
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Food4less workers overwhelmingly authorize strike after week of voting The authorization comes after a week-long voting period for the more than 6,000 Food4Less workers represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers Local union. Jun 14
Aldi recalls cream cheese spread sold in 28 states for possible salmonella contamination A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains. May 15
Target launches new paid membership program in a bid to drive increased sales Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35. Mar 5
Tipping etiquette: Your questions answered When, who and how much to tip is becoming more of a question in consumers' minds. Dec 7, 2023
On Your Side: College students and credit-card debt One in four college students says they have credit card debt, according to a new survey by U.S. News and World Report. And with interest rates topping 20 percent, those students could be in debt for years. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has more on the biggest mistakes college students are making with their credit cards. Sep 11, 2023
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Dr. Anthony Fauci on pandemics, partisan critics, and "the psyche of the country" Millions today owe their lives to the work of the man who devoted his career to public health, but in recent years Dr. Anthony Fauci has been targeted by a partisan, anti-science spectrum of opponents. 3H ago
Drug-resistant "dual mutant" flu strains now being tracked in U.S., CDC says The two genetic changes to H1N1 could cut the effectiveness of the main flu antiviral doctors turn to. Jun 14
FDA warning about paralytic shellfish poisoning. Here's what to know. Health regulators says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from two states because they may contain paralytic toxins. Jun 10
FDA panel votes against MDMA for PTSD, setting up hurdle to approval FDA advisers cited a variety of concerns with the trials submitted by Lykos Therapeutics as part of the application. Jun 4
Mosquitos carrying West Nile virus found in San Fernando Valley According to public health officials, a sample drawn from a mosquito trap in the San Fernando Valley confirmed the presence of West Nile virus in mosquitoes in LA County. Jun 1
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CA lawmakers advance bill requiring new cars to alert drivers when they speed A bill before California lawmakers would require new cars sold in the state in coming years to beep a warning whenever drivers exceed the speed limit by at least 10 mph. May 22
Waymo's robotaxi service expands into Los Angeles, starting free rides in parts of the city Robotaxis are hitting the streets of Los Angeles. Mar 14
Anaheim approves of major Disneyland expansion to add more immersive attractions Disney is seeking approval from local officials to expand its California theme park offerings over the next four decades. Mar 12
Target launches new paid membership program in a bid to drive increased sales Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35. Mar 5
SoCal Edison to pay $80M to settle claims its equipment sparked devastating Thomas Fire in 2017 Southern California Edison will pay $80 million to settle claims on behalf of the U.S. Forest Service connected to a massive wildfire that destroyed more than a thousand homes and other structures in 2017. Feb 26
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Luis Rengifo's go-ahead RBI single lifts Angels past Giants 4-3 Luis Rengifo hit a go-ahead RBI single in the seventh inning, Logan O'Hoppe hit a two-run homer and the Los Angeles Angels rallied to beat the San Francisco Giants 4-3. 25M ago
Gabriel Pec, Dejan Joveljic propel Galaxy to 4-2 victory over Sporting KC Gabriel Pec had a goal and two assists, Dejan Joveljic added one of each and the Los Angeles Galaxy doubled up Sporting Kansas City 4-2. 12H ago
Melendez hits grand slam and Royals beat Dodgers 7-2 after Yamamoto leaves early MJ Melendez hit a grand slam in the sixth inning to conclude a 12-pitch, at-bat, Seth Lugo became the first AL pitcher to reach 10 wins and the Kansas City Royals defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-2 Saturday night after Yoshinobu Yamamoto's start was cut short after two innings due to triceps tightness. 13H ago
Denis Bouanga scores twice, adds assist as LAFC beats Orlando City 3-1 for sixth straight victory Denis Bouanga finished with two goals and an assist and Los Angeles FC ran its win streak to six with a 3-1 victory over Orlando City on Saturday night. 15H ago
Charles Barkley says next year will be his last a NBA TV analyst The Hall of Fame player has been the last 24 years working as a studio analyst for TNT and on Friday he announced that next season will be his last on TV. Jun 15
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Taylor Swift says Eras Tour is coming to an end Taylor Swift's long-running and history-making Eras Tour is coming to an end at the end of the year. Jun 14
Dick Van Dyke makes history with Emmys win Legendary actor Dick Van Dyke is 98 and still works out three days a week. He says that's his "secret weapon." Jun 10
Howard University cuts ties with Sean "Diddy" Combs after assault video Howard University announced it is cutting ties to Sean "Diddy" Combs, rescinding his honorary degree and disbanding a scholarship program in his name. Jun 9
Lionel Richie on the continuing power of "We Are the World" Four decades ago, Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson teamed up to write a charity song to raise funds to fight famine in Africa – and they got the biggest stars of the music world in the same room with producer Quincy Jones to record it. Jun 9
Dolly Parton developing Broadway musical based on her life story Parton said the show will have "many original songs" and all the fan favorites are included in the score. Jun 6
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Inside SoCal: Chinatown (6/16) The area of Chinatown evokes a nod to the past, but a new generation of business owners like Samuel Wang at Steep LA are looking to the future. Erica Olsen reports. 1H ago 04:58
Wind-fueled 'Post Fire' grows to 11,000-acres near Gorman The fire grew at an alarming rate, jumping to 2,000 acres by 4:45 p.m. and doubling to 4,400 by 7:15 p.m., and to over 11,000 acres overnight Sunday. Tina Patel reports. 1H ago 02:52
Post Fire in Gorman explodes to 10,505 acres; 1,200 people remain evacuated Firefighters say that more than 1,200 people have been evacuated as the 10,505-acre brushfire continues to burn near the I-5 Freeway in Gorman. Tina Patel reports. 3H ago 02:44
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