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A man who says former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky sexually abused him as a boy in 1976 testified in court documents unsealed Tuesday that head coach Joe Paterno was told about it the very next day and responded callously.
The NCAA slammed Penn State with an unprecedented series of penalties Monday, including a $60 million fine and the loss of all coach Joe Paterno's victories from 1998-2011, in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal.
It's with some, solemn pride that I say that I've been a de facto voice of the Joe Paterno opposition.
Joe Paterno and other top Penn State officials hushed up child sex abuse allegations against Jerry Sandusky more than a decade ago for fear of bad publicity, allowing Sandusky to prey on other youngsters, according to a scathing internal report issued Thursday on the scandal.
A list of celebrities, politicians and other noteworthy newsmakers who died in 2012.
Crediting him with building not just better athletes but better men, former Penn State football stars and others paid tribute to Joe Paterno in a huge campus memorial service Thursday that exposed a strong undercurrent of anger over his firing.
Former Penn State coach Joe Paterno is in serious condition after experiencing health complications from lung cancer.
Former Penn State defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky said Joe Paterno never spoke to him about any suspected misconduct with minors, The New York Times reported Saturday.
A Southland lawmaker unveiled proposed legislation on Wednesday that would protect kids at California colleges from sexually abusive coaches.
The chief administrative officer of the Rose Bowl says if Penn State wins the Big Ten title, the Nittany Lions will be free to play in the top-tier postseason game as far as he's concerned.
Fans and alumni of Penn State gathered at a club on Melrose Saturday for their first football game following the firing of coach Joe Paterno.
Just because Joe Paterno is gone doesn't mean the child sex abuse scandal at Penn State is over.
Penn State trustees fired football coach Joe Paterno and university president Graham Spanier amid the growing furor over how the school handled sex abuse allegations against an assistant coach.
Penn State football coach Joe Paterno will retire at the end of the season, his long and illustrious career brought down because he failed to do all he could about an allegation of child sex abuse against a former assistant.
A high-ranking Penn State official says support for football coach Joe Paterno is eroding among the school's board of trustees.
Project Angel Food, the Midnight Mission and Laugh Factory Hollywood among the many groups serving meals this Thanksgiving.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour book goes on sale Friday. Here's the only place to buy it, how much it costs and what you'll get.
The Weeknd will mark the release of his latest album "Hurry Up Tomorrow" with a one-night-only show at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Jan.25.
Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson will play in Sunday's game against the Saints in New Orleans despite an arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence.
Tired from your Thanksgiving feast? You're not alone. But is it the tryptophan in turkey that leads to our food comas? Here's what experts say.
Need to shop on Thanksgiving? Here's what stores, restaurants, and other businesses are open and closed on Turkey Day.
Project Angel Food, the Midnight Mission and Laugh Factory Hollywood among the many groups serving meals this Thanksgiving.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour book goes on sale Friday. Here's the only place to buy it, how much it costs and what you'll get.
The Weeknd will mark the release of his latest album "Hurry Up Tomorrow" with a one-night-only show at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Jan.25.
Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson will play in Sunday's game against the Saints in New Orleans despite an arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence.
The crash happened at in the 14000 block of W. Terra Bella Street, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
A Los Angeles woman who got called into work on her day off left as a millionaire that same day, all thanks to a lucky lottery scratcher ticket.
The crash happened at around 6 a.m. near Western Avenue and Seventh Street, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Firefighters found the person while battling a fire inside of a burning two-story home in the Hollywood Hills Wednesday evening.
Former Camarillo mayor and city council member Mike Morgan has died in a car crash that left his wife with serious injuries, the the city reported on Wednesday.
A staple of Thanksgiving celebrations in Orange County will not happen for the first time in nearly 40 years, as owners of the beloved La Casa Garcia restaurant made a tough decision to temporarily suspend the event that has fed thousands.
No one was seriously injured.
The historic fountain at the center of a roundabout in Orange was hit by yet another driver over the weekend, marking just another incident in a string that dates back years.
It happened just before 9 p.m. on Saturday in the 2000 block of S. Wood Street, according to the Santa Ana Police Department.
Two people are expected to be okay after a harrowing crash in Newport Beach early Sunday morning.
The man stole the ambulance and crashed it just moments later, slamming into a fire hydrant and then a palm tree.
Upland police recently shared video of an unusual arrest outside of a shopping mall over the weekend, where they learned that a man had brought his teenage stepson along with him on a shoplifting spree.
Traffic slowed down in San Bernardino County after a big rig crashed along the I-15 Freeway Monday afternoon.
A trio of officers from the California Highway Patrol became part of a woman's life-changing moment after she went into labor while near the Cajon Pass.
The parents were arrested after detectives discovered signs of neglect and child abuse at a home where they were called for reports of a 10-year-old boy in medical distress.
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.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour book goes on sale Friday. Here's the only place to buy it, how much it costs and what you'll get.
Need to shop on Thanksgiving? Here's what stores, restaurants, and other businesses are open and closed on Turkey Day.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
A woman saw a photo of a man she believed to be her brother who was reported missing in 1999. She was right.
Why is Thanksgiving traditionally associated with turkey and other specific foods? We asked a history expert why we eat what we do on the holiday.
Democrats have taken control of California's 45th Congressional District from the GOP, with Republican Rep. Michelle Steel losing her Orange County House seat to Democrat Derek Tran, CBS News projects.
Walmart is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, joining a growing list of major corporations doing the same after coming under attack by conservative activists.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that the state would renew a rebate program for electric vehicles if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the current federal tax credit.
Democrats say they're concerned or scared Trump will threaten their rights, but fewer than half feel motivated to oppose him.
Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, had been making a full-court press for the post.
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.
Public health officials are urging residents and business owners to monitor their water sources after seven people reported contracting Legionnaire's Disease in recent days.
The first case in the U.S. of a more severe strain of mpox was reported in San Mateo County, the California Department of Public Health said.
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."
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 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.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that the state would renew a rebate program for electric vehicles if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the current federal tax credit.
Avid coin collectors jumped at the chance to get their hands on a rare "double eagle" gold coin at a Southern California auction house.
Los Angeles County is taking on Pepsi and Coke for their role in plastic pollution.
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 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.
John Gibson made a season-high 42 saves and Alex Killorn scored the tiebreaking goal midway through the second period as the Anaheim Ducks defeated the Seattle Kraken 5-2.
David Rittich made 13 saves in his 100th career victory, and captain Anze Kopitar, Phillip Danault and Kevin Fiala scored in the Los Angeles Kings' 4-1 victory over the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets.
Baseball star Shohei Ohtani wants his ex-interpreter Ippei Mizuhara to hand over hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of baseball cards he says were fraudulently bought using his money.
Anthony Davis had 19 points and 14 rebounds, LeBron James finished with 16 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the San Antonio Spurs 119-101.
James Harden scored a season-high 43 points in 32 minutes to help the Los Angeles Clippers romp to a 121-96 victory over Washington, handing the struggling Wizards their 13th consecutive defeat.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour book goes on sale Friday. Here's the only place to buy it, how much it costs and what you'll get.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
The bar opened in 2022, just a few months ahead of the reality TV pop culture moment known as "Scandoval," which revealed that "Vanderpump Rules" star Tom Sandoval had an affair with castmate Rachel Leviss, the close friend of his girlfriend, Ariana Madix.
Lawyers for actor Jonathan Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice, according to a joint filing in Manhattan federal court.
The 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist's new album features 12 songs.
Will Sasso joins the army of volunteers preparing meals for Project Angel Food on Thanksgiving. The actor talks to KCAL's Rick Montanez about the importance of helping out on the holidays.
The Go-To Girlfriend Sadie Murray takes a look at some Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals including Pura D'or Shampoo and Conditioner, Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream, lliyoon Ceramide Ato Concrentrate Cream, Philips Sonicare 4100, GGBailey 'Design Your Car Mat' and Keurig K-Mini Go.
Movie critic Grae Drake talks about the movies in the theaters this Thanksgiving including 'Moana 2'- which has the title character back for a new voyage 8 years after the first movie was released.
KCAL's Rick Montanez talks with Project Angel Foods's executive chef John Gordon about working out of a temporary kitchen and preparing thousands of meals this Thanksgiving.
KCAL News talks to Dr. Nick Yoder about the importance of practicing gratitude everyday and how it can impact young children.
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.
KCAL News Anchor and three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died.
Los Angeles comes out to celebrate the Boys in Blue two days after winning the 2024 World Series.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions after defeating the New York Yankees in game 5.
The Los Angeles Dodgers win the World Series in Game 5 in a 7-6 win over the New York Yankees
