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Four arrested in California for allegedly staging bear attacks to receive insurance payouts
Investigators accused four suspects of staging bear attacks using a costume to damage vehicles in a San Bernardino County mountain community in order to receive payouts totaling more than $140,000.
Democrat Dave Min wins race for Rep. Katie Porter's vacant seat
Democratic state Sen. Dave Min has defeated Republican Scott Baugh to succeed Rep. Katie Porter in California's 47th Congressional District, CBS News projects.
Investigators looking into series of early morning fires that broke out in downtown LA
They believe that someone was going around sparking the fires, and that they are likely responsible for at least three fires.
Southern California teacher placed on leave after anti-Trump rant
Chino High School students walked out of their classrooms to support their teacher who was placed on leave after an anti-Trump rant.
No injuries after billboard topples into yard of South LA home
"The billboard did not damage the home nor cause any injuries," firefighters said.
LAPD searching for man accused of trying to carjack three women in a single day
The Los Angeles Police Department asked residents to be on the lookout for a man allegedly caught on video trying to carjack three women last week.
LA works toward 'sanctuary city' status amid Trump's promise of mass deportation
Following President-elect Donald Trump's promise of mass deportations, Los Angeles is working toward officially becoming a "sanctuary city" — drafting an ordinance that would ban the use of city funds and resources to assist federal immigration authorities.
LA public schools will ban student cell phone use. Here's how it could work
LAUSD is banning cellphone use across the hundreds of schools within the nation's second-largest school district beginning on Feb. 18. Here's how it could work.
New LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell to be ceremonially sworn in Thursday
Jim McDonnell is the first person to serve in senior executive leadership positions in three of the largest policing agencies in Los Angeles County: the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, the Los Angeles Police Department, and the Long Beach Police Department.
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Ahead of Proposition 36 vote, state data show California is not tracking retail theft suspects after arrests
No one — not the Governor's Office, the CHP task force, nor the attorney general — can tell us how many of the people arrested by California's Organized Retail Crime Task Force were sentenced, let alone how many went to jail, received treatment, or re-offended.
Prop 36 supporters say it will combat California's retail theft. Here's what to know.
CBS News California examined retail theft rates in California and whether the high-profile Proposition 36 would help combat those crimes.
Fact-checking claims about California's Proposition 36: What it means for drug arrests
CBS News California takes a closer look at the drug component of the high-profile Proposition 36 to fact-check claims about the ballot measure from supporters and opponents.
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LA Metro unveils pilot metal detector program amid crime concerns
After a surge in Metro crime, Chair Janice Hahn rode the rails and buses with Senior Reporter Ross Palombo to discuss solutions. Now, one of those potential solutions is being tested at Union Station in Downtown LA.
Major Los Angeles County gun policy changes after KCAL investigation
A 2-year KCAL investigation now getting results after Senior Reporter Ross Palombo uncovered problems with how police buy and sell guns.
National problem tracing guns
There were 212 homicides last year in Los Angeles County, many of them from shootings. Ross Palombo investigates how gun tracing could be a factor in why some cases go unsolved.
Metro System Violence
Following a deadly hijacking of a Metro bus, Ross Palombo digs through data about violence on the Metro system.
How the ATF's National Tracing Center helps police solve the Monterey Park mass shooting
While sometimes slow, the tracing system from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives played an instrumental role in helping law enforcement locate the man who opened fire inside a Monterey Park dance hall in 2022. Ross Palombo reports.
How a white truck helped arson investigators track down the man accused of starting the Line Fire
Ross Palombo shows how investigators arrested the man accused of starting the Line Fire after they spotted his white truck. Palombo also speaks to the man's family.
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Undocumented immigrants react to uncertainty over citizenship after election
After president-elect Donald Trump was elected back into office, local undocumented immigrants are reacting to their citizenship uncertainty. Amanda Starrantino reports.
4 arrested for staging phony bear attacks to make fraudulent car insurance claims
Tom Wait reports from Glendale, where a group of people were arrested on Wednesday for their alleged part in a car insurance scam that operated on the back of phony bear attacks in the San Bernardino County mountains.
Southern California teacher placed on leave after anti-Trump rant
Chino High School students walked out of their classrooms to support their teacher who was placed on leave after an anti-Trump rant. Jeff Nguyen reports.
Pop-up market highlights Asian American vendors in Los Angeles
KCAL News reporter Laurie Perez spoke with the found of a new market featuring Asian American vendors.
Los Angeles man accused of trying to carjack three women in a single day
The Los Angeles Police Department needs help finding a man accused of trying to carjack three women in a single day.
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Justin Herbert threw for a touchdown and ran for one as the Los Angeles Chargers won their third straight game, pulling away in the second half to beat the Tennessee Titans 27-17.
Harden, Powell score 24 points apiece as the Clippers hold off the Raptors 105-103
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Four arrested in California for allegedly staging bear attacks to receive insurance payouts
Investigators accused four suspects of staging bear attacks using a costume to damage vehicles in a San Bernardino County mountain community in order to receive payouts totaling more than $140,000.
Democrat Dave Min wins race for Rep. Katie Porter's vacant seat
Democratic state Sen. Dave Min has defeated Republican Scott Baugh to succeed Rep. Katie Porter in California's 47th Congressional District, CBS News projects.
Investigators looking into series of early morning fires that broke out in downtown LA
They believe that someone was going around sparking the fires, and that they are likely responsible for at least three fires.
Southern California teacher placed on leave after anti-Trump rant
Chino High School students walked out of their classrooms to support their teacher who was placed on leave after an anti-Trump rant.
No injuries after billboard topples into yard of South LA home
"The billboard did not damage the home nor cause any injuries," firefighters said.
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Investigators looking into series of early morning fires that broke out in downtown LA
They believe that someone was going around sparking the fires, and that they are likely responsible for at least three fires.
No injuries after billboard topples into yard of South LA home
"The billboard did not damage the home nor cause any injuries," firefighters said.
LAPD searching for man accused of trying to carjack three women in a single day
The Los Angeles Police Department asked residents to be on the lookout for a man allegedly caught on video trying to carjack three women last week.
LA works toward 'sanctuary city' status amid Trump's promise of mass deportation
Following President-elect Donald Trump's promise of mass deportations, Los Angeles is working toward officially becoming a "sanctuary city" — drafting an ordinance that would ban the use of city funds and resources to assist federal immigration authorities.
4 arrested in California for allegedly staging bear attacks to receive insurance payouts
Investigators accused four suspects of staging bear attacks using a costume to damage vehicles in a San Bernardino County mountain community in order to receive payouts totaling more than $140,000.
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Glendale man charged with murder for killing, burning bodies of couple that he owed $80k
A Glendale man has been accused of killing a Brea couple before burning their bodies and their cars in October. Prosecutors say that he owed them $80,000.
Anaheim police, hazmat team investigate after deadly house party
Police say that a white powdery substance was discovered at the house where the party was early Sunday.
Man arrested in connection with family member's death in Westminster
A man was arrested in connection with the death of a relative at her Westminster home over the weekend, according to police.
Orange and Riverside Counties Registrars of Voters evacuated after bomb threat
Deputies evacuated the Orange County Registrar of Voters after it received a bomb threat at its Santa Ana office.
Ash advisory expanded during Ventura County's Mountain Fire
Air quality regulators issued an ash advisory for most of Southern California as crews try to contain Ventura County's Mountain Fire.
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Southern California teacher placed on leave after anti-Trump rant
Chino High School students walked out of their classrooms to support their teacher who was placed on leave after an anti-Trump rant.
4 arrested in California for allegedly staging bear attacks to receive insurance payouts
Investigators accused four suspects of staging bear attacks using a costume to damage vehicles in a San Bernardino County mountain community in order to receive payouts totaling more than $140,000.
Menifee high school teacher arrested for allegedly assaulting student
Police say that the teacher was arrested on Tuesday afternoon for "physically assaulting a student on campus" at Heritage High School.
Inland Empire teacher placed on administrative leave following Trump election rant
A Moreno Valley teacher has been placed on administrative leave after they were caught in the midst of a rant about president-elect Donald Trump following Election Day last week.
Gov. Gavin Newsom pardons Southern California servicemen on Veterans Day
Gov. Gavin Newsom pardoned five veterans for their past crimes in Southern California.
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How the ATF's gun tracing system helped police find the gunman in the Monterey Park mass shooting
While sometimes slow, the tracing system from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives played an instrumental role in helping law enforcement locate the man who opened fire inside a Monterey Park dance hall in 2022.
Metro System Violence
Following a deadly hijacking of a Metro bus, Ross Palombo digs through data about violence on the Metro system.
Metro data shows assaults have doubled compared to the same time last year
Ross Palombo goes over the crime statistics available for the Metro.
Connecting infamous crime gun involving Christopher Dorner
KCAL News investigates connection between Beverly Hills armed robbery and gun belonging to notorious police killer Christopher Dorner.
How a white truck helped arson investigators track down the man accused of starting the Line Fire
Ross Palombo shows how investigators arrested the man accused of starting the Line Fire after they spotted his white truck. Palombo also speaks to the man's family.
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Trump to nominate Matt Gaetz for attorney general
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Matt Gaetz, whose selection as attorney general prompted backlash, resigned from Congress.
Congress returns to Washington as GOP prepares to take control
Returning lawmakers will be choosing the leaders for the next Congress and finishing work on the remaining priorities of the outgoing 118th Congress.
Judge delays presidential immunity ruling in Trump "hush money" case
The long-awaited ruling, related to presidential immunity, could have profound consequences for the case.
Waves of Jan. 6 defendants cite Trump election in request to delay cases
Capitol riot defendants are citing Trump's election in requests to delay their cases because of his pledge to pardon some convicted of Jan. 6-related crimes.
Americans' increased pandemic drinking lasted for years, study finds
Pandemic-prompted drinking persists, according to a new study that shows a continued increase in alcohol use.
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Trump to nominate Matt Gaetz for attorney general
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Matt Gaetz, whose selection as attorney general prompted backlash, resigned from Congress.
Biden tells Trump "welcome back" during Oval Office meeting
President Biden and President-elect Donald Trump both promised a "smooth" transition.
Congress returns to Washington as GOP prepares to take control
Returning lawmakers will be choosing the leaders for the next Congress and finishing work on the remaining priorities of the outgoing 118th Congress.
Trump officials likely to reverse drilling waste "methane fee" EPA is imposing
Oil and natural gas companies will have to pay a federal fee if they emit methane above certain levels under a rule being finalized by the Biden administration that incoming Trump officials are likely to reverse.
Judge delays presidential immunity ruling in Trump "hush money" case
The long-awaited ruling, related to presidential immunity, could have profound consequences for the case.
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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.
California driver's licenses / ID cars become available on Apple Wallet
Californians with iPhones and Apple Watches will now be able to store digital versions of their driver's licenses and identification cards on their devices, state officials announced.
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.
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.
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"Dawson's Creek" alum James Van Der Beek announces cancer diagnosis
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
11 residents infected with dengue after Los Angeles County detects two more cases
Public health officials have reported two more locally acquired cases of the mosquito borne illness dengue in Los Angeles County, bringing the total to 11 cases in recent weeks.
McDonald's to start selling Quarter Pounders again due to E. coli test results
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
McDonald's E. coli outbreak leads Burger King, others to pull onions from some menus
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
CDC: McDonald's Quarter Pounders linked to deadly E. coli outbreak
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
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Los Angeles County sues Pepsi and Coca-Cola over plastic bottles
Los Angeles County is taking on Pepsi and Coke for their role in plastic pollution.
Two more LA Times editorial board members resign after the paper withholds a Harris endorsement
Two more members of the Los Angeles Times editorial board have resigned after the newspaper's owner blocked its plan to endorse Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris for president.
Thousands of Kaiser Permanente mental health workers go on strike across Southern California
Thousands of mental health workers at Kaiser Permanente facilities spanning across Southern California went on strike on Monday, calling for increased pay and restored pension plans, amid other demands.
CVS workers strike at 7 Southern California stores for better pay and health care
Workers at seven CVS pharmacies in Southern California have gone on strike for better pay and health care and to protest what they say is bad-faith contract bargaining by the company.
Higher minimum wage goes into effect for California health care workers
Some of the lowest-paid health care workers in California will get a pay bump Wednesday under a state law gradually increasing their wages to at least $25 an hour.
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Veteran catcher Travis D'Arnaud signs a $12 million, 2-year deal to join busy Angels
Catcher Travis d'Arnaud has agreed to a $12 million, two-year contract to join the Los Angeles Angels as a veteran backup to Logan O'Hoppe.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: Everything you need to know about the fight
It's expected to draw the biggest crowd ever for a boxing match outside of Las Vegas and it's happening in Arlington.
Led by Dailey and Stefanovic, UCLA routs Boston U. 71-40 after falling out of the Top 25
Eric Dailey Jr. and Lazar Stefanovic scored 13 points each and UCLA defeated Boston University 71-40.
Backlund, Wolf lead Flames to 3-1 win over Kings
Captain Mikael Backlund had a goal and assist to lead the Calgary Flames to a gritty 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Monday.
Tyreek Hill makes key TD catch, Dolphins hold off Rams 23-15
The Miami Dolphins snapped their three-game losing streak with a gritty 23-15 victory over the Los Angeles Rams.
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Mattel faults print error for porn site listed on "Wicked" doll box
Mattel apologizes for inadvertently directing people to pornography site instead of one promoting upcoming film.
Judith Jamison, dancer & Alvin Ailey artistic director, dies at 81
Judith Jamison, an internationally acclaimed dancer who later served as artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for two decades, has died at age 81.
Tony Todd, star of "Candyman" film series and "Final Destination," dies at 69
Actor Tony Todd's TV and movie credits spanned 40 years and included the 1992 horror film "Candyman" and its 2021 sequel.
Grammy Awards announce 2025 nominations. Here's the list.
The nominations for the 67th Grammy Awards have been announced, and the nominees include a long list of top music stars.
Music legend Quincy Jones dies at 91
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
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Undocumented immigrants react to uncertainty over citizenship after election
After president-elect Donald Trump was elected back into office, local undocumented immigrants are reacting to their citizenship uncertainty. Amanda Starrantino reports.
4 arrested for staging phony bear attacks to make fraudulent car insurance claims
Tom Wait reports from Glendale, where a group of people were arrested on Wednesday for their alleged part in a car insurance scam that operated on the back of phony bear attacks in the San Bernardino County mountains.
Southern California teacher placed on leave after anti-Trump rant
Chino High School students walked out of their classrooms to support their teacher who was placed on leave after an anti-Trump rant. Jeff Nguyen reports.
Pop-up market highlights Asian American vendors in Los Angeles
KCAL News reporter Laurie Perez spoke with the found of a new market featuring Asian American vendors.
Los Angeles man accused of trying to carjack three women in a single day
The Los Angeles Police Department needs help finding a man accused of trying to carjack three women in a single day.
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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.
The Los Angeles Dodgers: 2024 World Series in Pictures
The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions after defeating the New York Yankees in game 5.
Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series Champions
The Los Angeles Dodgers win the World Series in Game 5 in a 7-6 win over the New York Yankees
