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Dogs sniff out $10 million worth of drugs hidden in jalapeño paste
Thousands of pounds of narcotics were removed from vats of jalapeño paste that entered the U.S. last week in the back of a commercial truck, border agents said.
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Thousands of pounds of narcotics were removed from vats of jalapeño paste that entered the U.S. last week in the back of a commercial truck, border agents said.
Nearly $4 million worth of fentanyl was seized near the U.S.-Mexico border thanks to the efforts of one Border Patrol K-9.
Agents seized about 1 million pills believed to contain fentanyl from an Inglewood home. Amy Johnson reports.
Two men have been charged with having enough fentanyl to kill nearly 5 million people. It is the largest drug bust in the area in almost 20 years.
The 26-year-old suspect had a loaded handgun and drugs in the car when he was pulled over, which led authorities to obtain a search warrant for the suspect's home.
Vincent Yen Tek Chiu intended to transport over 200 pounds of narcotics worth an estimated $4.5 million into Canada.
Four people were also arrested as a part of the operation.
The 21 kilos of carfentanil, 20 kilos of cocaine, and a kilo of heroin were seized during searches at two Perris homes, on Glimmer Way and another on Limousin Street, according to the Riverside County District Attorney's Office.
A Camarillo woman, 40-year-old Charlotte Dipaolo, was arrested Friday, June 25, by investigators at the Ventura County Pharmaceutical Crimes Unit for possession of a controlled substance and solicitation of a minor to sell drugs, among other charges.
Five people have been arrested and a large cache of methamphetamine, cocaine and heroin have been seized after a 5-month investigation into drug trafficking in Ventura County.
So far, the operation has led to at least 800 arrests and the seizure of eight tons of cocaine and more than 250 firearms.
A narcotics team from the LA County Sheriff's Department conducted a raid on 5th Street near Olympic Boulevard and arrested three people.
Deputies with the Orange County Sheriff's Department got more than they bargained for during a Wednesday traffic stop in Irvine.
A child left unattended in a car led to a drug bust in Victorville on the Fourth of July.
More than 1.7 tons of methamphetamine, cocaine and heroin were discovered on Jan. 11 concealed within a shipment of loud speakers on a ship at the Los Angeles/Long Beach seaport.
The co-founder of tech company Broadcom Henry T Nicholas III was arrested along with Ashley Fargo, reportedly the ex-wife of a Wells Fargo heir. She was found unconscious with a semi-deflated balloon in her mouth.
Federal agents have seized nearly 1 ton of cocaine, 850 pounds of methamphetamines, 93 pounds of heroin, 50 pounds of marijuana and $1.42 million in cash from warehouses and stash houses in several Inland Empire cities.
A rookie K-9 officer in California has already made a big impression on his new department after finding nearly 60 pounds of meth in a suspect's car.
Carlos Tapia-Ponce was convicted in LA 25 years ago for a 1989 raid that resulted in authorities finding more than 21 tons of cocaine
A fire lead officials to discover a large-scale pot-growing operation in San Bernardino.
Deputies have arrested eight people after serving a narcotics-related warrant at a home in the city of Perris.
The indictments and arrests came after a six-year investigation.
Roughly 12 tons of marijuana valued at $7 million was found hidden among an electronics shipment in a tractor-trailer, authorities said Friday.
Authorities have charged two Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputies with filing a false report.
Police Friday confiscated $5 million worth of cocaine that was found stashed in a big rig truck during a San Fernando Valley drug bust.
One person died and another person was injured in a sword attack in San Dimas Thursday, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said.
The National Weather Service has issued a warning as meteorologists track another heat wave that will bring blistering temperatures to Southern California this weekend.
The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating multiple burglaries in Woodland Hills that have neighbors concerned.
Amid a nationwide surge, the number of COVID cases recorded in Los Angeles County have nearly tripled in the last five weeks.
Amazon Prime Day 2024 has ended, but there are still great deals to be had a popular laptops.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
One person died and another person was injured in a sword attack in San Dimas Thursday, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said.
The National Weather Service has issued a warning as meteorologists track another heat wave that will bring blistering temperatures to Southern California this weekend.
The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating multiple burglaries in Woodland Hills that have neighbors concerned.
Amid a nationwide surge, the number of COVID cases recorded in Los Angeles County have nearly tripled in the last five weeks.
One person died and another person was injured in a sword attack in San Dimas Thursday, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said.
The National Weather Service has issued a warning as meteorologists track another heat wave that will bring blistering temperatures to Southern California this weekend.
The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating multiple burglaries in Woodland Hills that have neighbors concerned.
Amid a nationwide surge, the number of COVID cases recorded in Los Angeles County have nearly tripled in the last five weeks.
A woman was walking her 1-month-old baby in Brentwood when a man came up and assaulted her, police say. Now, a suspect has been arrested.
Orange County investigators arrested a 29-year-old on Wednesday for allegedly starting several vegetation fires in San Juan Capistrano right before the Fourth of July.
The family was on a bike ride in Garden Grove when the suspect allegedly crashed into them with a BAC three times the legal limit.
Six men have been charged with stealing more than 300 firearms from stores across Southern California, allegedly using stolen vehicles to ram into the gun shops before breaking into them.
The suspects stole a total of 85 handguns and rifles after they rammed a Kia through Fowler Gun Room.
Investigators claimed the suspect called the police on himself before charging at officers.
The Riverside Fire Department said four of the 18 injured children were taken to a hospital by ambulance.
A Southern California school district is suing Gov. Gavin Newsom over the new California law on children's gender identity.
Friends and family are mourning the loss of Joe Benson, a formerly homeless man who dedicated his time to helping others turn their lives around, who was killed early Tuesday morning as he crossed the street in Downtown LA.
After more than 80 years, the remains of a 26-year-old killed overseas during World War II are being returned to the United States for burial at Riverside National Cemetery.
The parents of an Apple Valley 1-year-old were arrested after the child was allegedly exposed to fentanyl.
Board Chair Janice Hahn rides the Metro after the agency reached a five-year high in violent crime incidents.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
July is on track to see the fifth consecutive monthly drop in migrant apprehensions along the U.S.-Mexico border.
The gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, opened fire from the roof of a building near the rally, hitting Trump in the right ear.
"CBS Mornings" got an exclusive first look at the 47th class of Kennedy Center honorees, who will be celebrated for their lifetime artistic achievements and impact on American culture.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
July is on track to see the fifth consecutive monthly drop in migrant apprehensions along the U.S.-Mexico border.
The gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, opened fire from the roof of a building near the rally, hitting Trump in the right ear.
Former President Donald Trump is slated to accept the GOP's nomination for president on the fourth and last day of the Republican National Convention.
About 1 in 10 people with student loans have gotten debt relief, according to the Biden administration.
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.
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.
When, who and how much to tip is becoming more of a question in consumers' minds.
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.
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
A case of H5 influenza, also known as bird flu or avian influenza, has been confirmed in a man who was working at a dairy farm in northeastern Colorado.
The CDC says it is too early to say if this year's summer COVID-19 surge has arrived.
The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced on Monday that there was a "concerning increase" of mpox, or monkeypox, cases that have been reported in the last two weeks.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Gov. Newsom Saturday signed a state budget to close an estimated $46.8 billion deficit through $16 billion in spending cuts and business tax increases.
Democrat lawmakers in California have agreed to delay a minimum wage increase for about 426,000 health care workers to help balance the state budget.
The California Supreme Court has removed a measure from the state's November ballot that would have made it harder to raise taxes.
Colorado wants to welcome more celebrities and movie stars to the Front Range. The state submitted a proposal to host the Sundance Film Festival in Boulder starting in 2027.
Lindsey Harding, the coach of the year last season with the Sacramento Kings' G League affiliate, is joining JJ Redick's coaching staff with the Los Angeles Lakers, ESPN first reported Tuesday.
Bruce Bochy of the host Rangers became the first manager to win World Series titles and All-Star Games in both leagues.
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great and the father of the late, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Teoscar Hernández won the Home Run Derby when he beat local star Bobby Witt Jr. of the Kansas City Royals 14-13 in the final round.
Forward Quinton Byfield has agreed to a five-year, $31.25 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Kings.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Actor Emilio Rivera continues his hot streak in Hollywood with the new series RZR.
The "My Lady Jane" cast discusses their new series taking over Amazon Prime.
Suzanne Marques talks with two shark experts featured in this year's "Shark Week."
A woman was walking her 1-month-old daughter in Brentwood when a man approached her and grabbed her body, allegedly making sexually suggestive gestures before hitting her in the face multiple times, according to police.
Emma Stone is teaming up with director Yorgos Lanthimos again for "Kinds of Kindness." Suzanne Marques talks with some of the movie's stars.
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.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The Academy Awards will hand out filmmaking's top honor in 23 categories during the 2024 Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, starting at 7 p.m. Eastern, 4 p.m. PDT.
Shots from the PGA's Genesis Invitational golf tournament held at the Riviera Golf Club in the Pacific Palisades.