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The LAPD's Heavy Metal Task Force recovered over 2,000 pounds of stolen copper wire, made 82 arrests and 60 of those were felony crimes. Nine firearms were also seized.
The truck caught on fire after the suspect crashed into a gas station near Hollywood Boulevard and Bronson Avenue.
The Nixon Fire continues to burn on Friday, four days after it started in a small town in southeastern Riverside County.
A Monterey Park father is facing charges after being accused of falsely reporting his teenage daughter missing and hiding her.
A brush fire is burning just off the 405 Freeway in Bel-Air Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.
The Tesla Cybertruck, an EV launched in 2023, will appear at community events and will not be used for patrol, according to the Irvine Police Department.
"CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell plans to leave her role at the anchor desk after the 2024 election and take on a new position at the network.
There could be a Metro station at the Hollywood Bowl if a proposed extension of the K line goes through. Construction wouldn't start until 2041 but the transit agency has just started asking for the input of the general public.
Discount retail chain Big Lots will be shutting down over 50 stores in California, including 15 in Southern California.
Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to announce her running mate in the coming days.
Secret Service Acting Director Ronald Rowe and FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate testified before the Senate Homeland Security and Judiciary Committees.
Days after an injury scare, Simone Biles and the U.S. women's artistic gymnastics team won gold in the team final — their first medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Firefighters and police found the dead body of a man who had been stabbed after responding to the scene in Woodland Hills.
The last one happened around 10:30 p.m. on Monday in the 4000 block of Ballina Drive, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Tesla has faced multiple recalls this year affecting millions of its vehicles, with the latest caused by a faulty hood latch
Zach Faraday, artist, explains the process of turning pumpkins into works of art and the teamwork needed to create a pumpkin paradise for guests.
18 Sherman Oaks LAFD swift water rescue team members are back home at Fire Station 88 after assisting with Florida hurricane response.
Steve Bell, a longtime cancer survivor himself, sat down with KCAL News to give the rundown on the "Every cancer. Every life. Event of Orange County" happening Friday, Oct. 18 at the Anaheim Convention Center. The American Cancer Society will be raising awareness about the disease that's affected millions worldwide while also honoring survivors like Bell.
Los Angeles Police Department officers were chasing an armed suspect wanted for a previous grand theft auto charge when the officers' vehicle crashed. Two officers from the one vehicle were taken to the hospital with minor injuries. The suspect got away.
A chance of patchy drizzle Wednesday, reports Amber Lee. Similar chances of rain is predicted tomorrow bringing a quarter of an inch of rain or less.
Nearly two dozen family members of Erik and Lyle Menendez are expected to gather Wednesday in downtown Los Angeles in support of the brothers' release after nearly 35 years in prison for the 1989 killings of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez.
The woman's 26-year-old son was also shot by the 59-year-old suspect and is expected to be okay.
Santa Monica police confirmed that the shooting was a "workplace violence incident, not a random act."
Deputies say that they recovered more than a dozen firearms, multiple ballistic vests and dozens of pounds of processed marijuana while serving a search warrant at a home in Perris on Monday.
A Huntington Beach high school ditched hall passes and replaced them with QR codes, leaving some kids uneasy.
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials have reported two additional cases of locally acquired dengue, a mosquito-borne illness that has been located in several other nearby cities in recent weeks.
It happened at around 8:40 p.m. on Sept. 4 at a commercial building in the 12200 block of W. Olympic Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Santa Clarita Valley residents living near the Chiquita Canyon Landfill have renewed their calls to Governor Gavin Newsom to declare a state of emergency for the possible health impacts they are dealing with due to toxic fumes escaping from the landfill.
It happened on northbound lanes near the Vermont Avenue ramps at around 6 a.m., according to the California Highway Patrol.
The Los Angeles City Attorney has declined to press charges related to the racist recording that ousted the council president two years ago.
The woman's 26-year-old son was also shot by the 59-year-old suspect and is expected to be okay.
Scott Edward Markowitz was charged on Friday last week with perjury by declaration as well as procuring or offering false or forged documents to be filed, registered or recorded. Both charges are felonies, according to Orange County District Attorney's Office.
A Huntington Beach high school ditched hall passes and replaced them with QR codes, leaving some kids uneasy.
Rove celebrated its opening of the full-service Santa Ana electric vehicle charging center, with 40 EV fast chargers and a Gelson's mini market.
Christian Bedolla's car was hit by an alleged drunk driver on Oct. 8 a little before 11 p.m. near Cabot Road and Crown Valley Parkway in the Laguna Niguel area, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Department.
Deputies say that they recovered more than a dozen firearms, multiple ballistic vests and dozens of pounds of processed marijuana while serving a search warrant at a home in Perris on Monday.
The massive Sears department store that was once a staple of Riverside is set for demolition, sparking some debate amongst residents who say the planned use for the property isn't as simple as city leaders say.
The incident happened at around 4:10 a.m. in the 1400 block of W. Mission Boulevard, according to the Pomona Police Department.
The blaze, dubbed the Jack Fire by firefighters, has torched 200 acres and is 90% contained as of Monday evening.
Deputies assigned to former President Donald Trump's rally in California's Coachella Valley on Saturday arrested a Las Vegas man at a checkpoint for allegedly possessing a loaded firearm, a shotgun and a high-capacity magazine.
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.
Following a deadly hijacking of a Metro bus, Ross Palombo digs through data about violence on the Metro system.
Ross Palombo goes over the crime statistics available for the Metro.
KCAL News investigates connection between Beverly Hills armed robbery and gun belonging to notorious police killer Christopher Dorner.
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.
Tom Brady takes 5% control of the Raiders. He can't come of out retirement and play again unless he sells his stake in the team.
Phoenix police officers were seen repeatedly punching and tasing Tyron McAlpin.
BrucePac recalled nearly 12 million pounds of meat and poultry products used in popular products at Trader Joe's, Kroger and more.
Struggling pharmacy chain attempts turnaround amid low drug reimbursement rates and slower consumer spending.
Here's how to delete your data as company shake-up leaves customers wondering what will happen to their DNA info.
The Los Angeles City Attorney has declined to press charges related to the racist recording that ousted the council president two years ago.
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a first-of-its-kind law requiring gas companies to store minimum levels of gasoline. The goal is to prevent spikes in California gas prices.
Lilly Ledbetter, a champion of women getting paid the same as men for doing the same work, has died, her family said in a statement. She was 86.
Deputies assigned to former President Donald Trump's rally in California's Coachella Valley on Saturday arrested a Las Vegas man at a checkpoint for allegedly possessing a loaded firearm, a shotgun and a high-capacity magazine.
The Harris campaign views the release as an opportunity to turn the conversation towards the physical health and mental acuity of her opponent, former President Donald Trump.
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.
A federal judge has blocked a new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes.
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.
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.
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.
BrucePac recalled nearly 12 million pounds of meat and poultry products used in popular products at Trader Joe's, Kroger and more.
Struggling pharmacy chain attempts turnaround amid low drug reimbursement rates and slower consumer spending.
Here's how to delete your data as company shake-up leaves customers wondering what will happen to their DNA info.
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
Fisher-Price is offering $25 to product owners who remove and destroy swing parts that increase risk of suffocation.
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.
A federal judge has blocked a new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes.
California would have become the first to require such systems for all new cars, trucks and buses sold in the state starting in 2030.
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.
The Pac-12 Conference announced Thursday that Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State and San Diego State will become new members as the conference rebuilds.
Tom Brady takes 5% control of the Raiders. He can't come of out retirement and play again unless he sells his stake in the team.
Tom Gores' purchase of a 27% stake in the Los Angeles Chargers was approved by NFL team owners on Tuesday during the league's fall meetings in Atlanta.
A snake slithered through the Los Angeles Dodgers dugout during Game 2 of the National League Championship Series.
Francisco Lindor and Mark Vientos homered as the New York Mets stopped the Los Angeles Dodgers' record-tying postseason scoreless streak in a 7-3 victory on Monday, tying the NL Championship Series at a game apiece.
Clayton Kershaw says he plans to return to the Los Angeles Dodgers for his 18th season next year.
A new wave of lawsuits filed Monday accuses Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping men and women and molesting a 16-year-old boy.
"Game of Thrones" fans came out in droves to bid on hundreds of costumes, props and other items from the series in an auction that raked in over $21 million, including #1.49 million for the famed Iron Throne.
One of the greatest actors of all time, Al Pacino's life might have turned out very differently, if not for his mother's determination, the faith of director Francis Ford Coppola, or his success at overcoming an addiction to drink. He talks about his new memoir, "Sonny Boy."
The 11-time Grammy-winner has written or produced songs with some of the biggest names in the business. Jack Antonoff talks about producing for Taylor Swift, singing with Bleachers, and appearing in a music video with wife Margaret Qualley.
A judge in New York has set a 2025 trial date for rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs, who was arrested for sex trafficking, racketeering and conspiracy.
Zach Faraday, artist, explains the process of turning pumpkins into works of art and the teamwork needed to create a pumpkin paradise for guests.
18 Sherman Oaks LAFD swift water rescue team members are back home at Fire Station 88 after assisting with Florida hurricane response.
Steve Bell, a longtime cancer survivor himself, sat down with KCAL News to give the rundown on the "Every cancer. Every life. Event of Orange County" happening Friday, Oct. 18 at the Anaheim Convention Center. The American Cancer Society will be raising awareness about the disease that's affected millions worldwide while also honoring survivors like Bell.
Los Angeles Police Department officers were chasing an armed suspect wanted for a previous grand theft auto charge when the officers' vehicle crashed. Two officers from the one vehicle were taken to the hospital with minor injuries. The suspect got away.
A chance of patchy drizzle Wednesday, reports Amber Lee. Similar chances of rain is predicted tomorrow bringing a quarter of an inch of rain or less.
The Bridge Fire in California's Angeles National Forest exploded to more than 34,000 acres Tuesday evening, prompting evacuations and road closures.
The Airport Fire burning in eastern Orange County is one of three brush fires continuing to rage in Southern California as hot temperatures and dry conditions challenge firefighting crews.
Desert Daze is a music festival that's brought together acts like Tame Impala, The Flaming Lips, Toro y Moi and Wu-Tang Clan since starting in 2012. It's been held in Lake Perris in Riverside County, where festival-goers can jump in the water amid live performances. In 2024, it was canceled for the second year in a row. And it's not clear when the SoCal psych-rock fest will be back.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Shots from the second day of the JM Eagle LA Championship held at the Wilshire Country Club in the Palos Verdes Estates.