DNA links same man to two cold case murders from 1980s
Orange County officials announced this week that a pair of 30 year old homicide cases have been resolved using genetic technology.
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Orange County officials announced this week that a pair of 30 year old homicide cases have been resolved using genetic technology.
Orange County leaders have set up a $150,000 fund to help the people impacted by the string of deadly 7-Eleven robberies. Amy Johnson reports.
Michele Gile reports from Fullerton where firefighters believe embers from illegal fireworks may have started on family's home on fire and might have also caused several other fires in Orange County.
Mater Dei has closed its campus and canceled all campus activities through June 3 after the high school received a credible threat. Santa Ana police say that a former employee has been making threatening and disturbing comments about other workers on campus, which led to the Orange County archdiocese to shut down the campus for the rest of the week.
CBS LA's Jasmine Viel spoke with the members of Common Kings, a local band out of Orange County featuring a chill sound to the tune of R&B, rock, hip-hop and reggae music. The band, made up of Hawaiian, Samoan, Fijian and Tongan members, was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2017 for their debut album.
CBS Orange County Reporter Michele Gile provided updates on an exciting afternoon in one Newport Beach neighborhood, after a mountain lion made an appearance, causing one school to go on lockdown as authorities attempted to corral the animal.
CBS LA's Orange County Reporter Michele Gile reports on an interesting find by Irvine Police, a getaway car equipped with a "license plate flipper" and a gas siphon they used in a crime spree throughout Orange County.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating whether the Tesla was operating on an automated driving system at the time of the crash.
The suspect accused of opening fire inside a Laguna Woods church, killing one man and wounding five others, has been charged with 10 felony counts, including murder and attempted murder.
Orange County Sheriff's Department deputies rushed to the scene of a shooting at Geneva Presbyterian Church in Laguna Woods Sunday afternoon, where one person was killed and at least four others struck by gunfire.
The plaque honoring Aiden Leos was unveiled as part of a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of the new Large Mammal Exhibit at the zoo.
The comedian was accused of sexually battery on another man at the park. Chris Holmstrom reports.
The Coastal Fire has destroyed at least 20 homes in Laguna Niguel.
The player's family also sued the school last year claiming he suffered brain damage during a hazing ritual.
Jason Ross won the "Why Mom Deserves a Diamond" contest after Sarachman, and encouraged her class to write a poem about their moms.
The man is said to have objected to the changes in the definitions to the words "female," "woman" and "girl," which the company opted to changed to be more inclusive of gender identities.
The county has 30.3% of its ICU beds available, according to the Orange County Health Care Agency.
The seven defendants have been charged with distribution of fentanyl and face a mandatory minimum sentence of 20 years and potential life without parole. Michelle Gile was in Garden Grove Friday where she spoke with the family of one victim who died on Balboa Island in October 2021.
Ike Souzer was convicted of fatally stabbing his mother in 2017. After being released to a halfway house, Souzer cut off his electronic monitoring system and has not been seen since Wednesday. Authorities urged the public to avoid the individual and call 9-1-1 immediately if they spot him.
Anaheim Police have charged Andrew Pio in connection with the attempted kidnapping of a 13-year-old girl who was on her way home from middle school March 31. He was detained Friday afternoon, following a lengthy pursuit through Orange County.
The women were taken by ambulance to local hospitals and are expected to survive.
Critical race theory is a method that teaches how race and racism have played a role in U.S. history.
Officers were dispatched to a hotel near John Wayne Airport after receiving reports of a hostile man who was breaking windows and attacking hotel security guards.
Footage from the scene showed firefighters extinguishing large flames.
Geovani Carvallo Fierro was arrested Wednesday after turning himself into authorities. Residents had previously complained of a peeping Tom in the area for years.
Mayor Karen Bass hosted the first event for the Shine LA initiative aimed at cleaning up streets around LA.
Parts of the Pacific Coast Highway are closed Saturday morning near the Palisades Fire burn scar after a late-season storm brought rain to Southern California.
Home security cameras captured the moment intruders broke into a family's home in Northridge while they were home.
A late-season storm system is expected to affect most of Southern California, bringing light to moderate rain.
Pope Francis requested simplicity in his wooden coffin and final resting place, but his funeral Mass still reflected the grandeur and traditions of the Vatican.
Mayor Karen Bass hosted the first event for the Shine LA initiative aimed at cleaning up streets around LA.
Parts of the Pacific Coast Highway are closed Saturday morning near the Palisades Fire burn scar after a late-season storm brought rain to Southern California.
Home security cameras captured the moment intruders broke into a family's home in Northridge while they were home.
A late-season storm system is expected to affect most of Southern California, bringing light to moderate rain.
Pope Francis requested simplicity in his wooden coffin and final resting place, but his funeral Mass still reflected the grandeur and traditions of the Vatican.
Mayor Karen Bass hosted the first event for the Shine LA initiative aimed at cleaning up streets around LA.
Parts of the Pacific Coast Highway are closed Saturday morning near the Palisades Fire burn scar after a late-season storm brought rain to Southern California.
Home security cameras captured the moment intruders broke into a family's home in Northridge while they were home.
A late-season storm system is expected to affect most of Southern California, bringing light to moderate rain.
Santa Monica is considering a proposal to allow visitors to drink alcohol while walking around Third Street Promenade.
The pelican's tour began with an early morning landing in Terminal A at the Orange County airport.
Orange County health officials on Wednesday warned the public after a bat that was found at a park last week tested positive for rabies.
Oscar Ortega-Anguino pleaded guilty to gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated after he killed two Orange County teens in Seal Beach.
Councilman Chad Williams paid for the signs going against a measure aimed at eliminating a controversial library review board.
It happened at around 8 p.m. on northbound lanes of I-5 near Magnolia Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Neighbors are concerned that the traffic in and out of the megachurch would disrupt the peace in horse country.
A body camera video from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department shows a tense one-on-one shootout at a Victorville gas station that left a sergeant wounded and an armed suspect dead.
Police were dispatched to the 4300 block of Lombardy Court after learning that a homeowner shot a naked intruder who had broken the window of their home to gain entry.
CHP officers say that the woman's car was spotted "over the mountainside" on Monday afternoon.
Nearly 70% of Californians voted to pass Prop 36, which increases the penalties and allows for felony charges against repeat shoplifters. Inland Empire authorities say this is helping them crackdown on the crime.
A Southern California lawmaker is calling for a state audit of LAUSD after a lawsuit claims it defrauded taxpayers of millions of dollars in funding.
A Southern California lawmaker is calling for a state audit of LAUSD after a lawsuit claims it defrauded taxpayers of millions of dollars in funding.
An investigation has found that hundreds of fire hydrants spanning throughout Los Angeles may be in need of repair despite being flagged by firefighters for maintenance as far back as a year ago. Ross Palombo reports.
A KCAL News investigation has found a troubling connection between the county's homeless population and a growing amount of fire-related incidents in recent years.
A KCAL News investigation found more than 1,300 fire hydrants need maintenance across LA. Ross Palombo reports.
Avelo Airlines says it's counting on a new federal contract for deportation flights to help the discount carrier grow its regular passenger service.
The Atlanta Falcons acquired the No. 26 overall pick in the first round of the NFL draft from the Los Angeles Rams and used the pick to select Tennessee defensive end James Pearce Jr. The Falcons, who selected Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker at No. 15, added more pass rush help by adding Pearce to their draft class.
The Los Angeles Chargers selected North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton with the 22nd pick in the NFL Draft on Thursday night.
Zach Neto hit a tiebreaking homer leading off the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Thursday night to avoid a three-game series sweep.
The fast-food chain isn't alone in struggling to get customers through its doors, requiring an overhaul of its strategy.
Two U.S. retailers warned President Trump his sweeping tariff policy could disrupt supply chains and lead to empty shelves in the coming weeks.
Hundreds of universities and colleges have issued a joint letter condemning President Trump's "political interference" in the nation's education system.
The messages were sent the same day Hegseth shared similar details in a separate Signal chat that inadvertently included The Atlantic's editor-in-chief.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen traveled to El Salvador last week, where he met with Abrego Garcia after he said his attempts were repeatedly turned down by the Salvadoran government.
In a brief order, the court directed the Trump administration not to remove Venezuelans held in Texas' Bluebonnet Detention Center "until further order from this court."
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
A proposal brought on by Northern California lawmaker is seeking to improve the process of cleaning up abandoned shopping carts in the state, which are often a source of blight on streets and waterways.
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.
A Los Angeles County resident tested positive for measles after traveling to Texas, according to the Department of Public Health.
California officials said bird flu testing has not stopped, despite social media rumors.
Orange County health officials on Wednesday warned the public after a bat that was found at a park last week tested positive for rabies.
The move will ensure coverage through June for 15 million people, including immigrants, who receive health care via the program.
A spokesperson for UMC Health System in Lubbock, Texas, said that the child was "receiving treatment for complications of measles while hospitalized" and was not vaccinated.
California is filing a lawsuit to challenge President Donald Trump's tariffs, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.
At an Oakland hearing Tuesday, attorneys for State Farm Insurance made their case for an emergency rate hike that could impact insurance rates for millions of Californians.
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
Fifty women business owners impacted by the Eaton Fire will receive recovery grants of up to $25,000 from Paris Hilton's nonprofit 11:11 Media Impact and GoFundMe.
After winning the World Series and his third league MVP award, the Los Angeles Dodgers star now has the world's most popular Major League Baseball jersey.
The Atlanta Falcons acquired the No. 26 overall pick in the first round of the NFL draft from the Los Angeles Rams and used the pick to select Tennessee defensive end James Pearce Jr. The Falcons, who selected Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker at No. 15, added more pass rush help by adding Pearce to their draft class.
The Los Angeles Chargers selected North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton with the 22nd pick in the NFL Draft on Thursday night.
Zach Neto hit a tiebreaking homer leading off the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Thursday night to avoid a three-game series sweep.
At the 2025 NFL draft, the Los Angeles Rams and Chargers have first-round picks.
Adrian Kempe had two goals and two assists, captain Anze Kopitar added a goal and three assists, and the Los Angeles Kings routed the Edmonton Oilers 6-2 to seize a 2-0 lead in their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series.
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
Popular stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze has been named the host of the 77th Emmy Awards airing on CBS on Sept
Wink Martindale, the host of hit game shows "Gambit" and "Tic-Tac-Dough," has died. He was 91.
The family of Lyle and Erik Menendez are blaming Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman as their aunt was hospitalized after seeing graphic crime scene images during a court session on Friday.
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane said he is still able to work and will return to the HBO drama.
Getting in shape doesn’t have to be a bore; lots of folks are finding new workouts that are actually fun. Detox Cycle House in Studio City creates a high-energy environment using music to motivate people during their workouts.
Next week, Sheba Turk will be making her transition as a KCAL News Mornings weekday anchor. She will be joining anchor Jamie Yuccas at 7 and 10 a.m.
Hannah Wilen and Neil Bhatia are the owners of KavaHana a kava nectar bar in Santa Monica. They said the kava root has health benefits and can be used to relax people.
LMU Professor of Theology Dr. Cecilia Gonzalez-Andrieu recalled a special moment she had with Pope Francis last year. She said the pope was a person who was genuinely concerned about the world.
Travel contributor Paul Zahn shares options for planning a sustainable trip including places in Costa Rica, St. Barts, Palm Springs and New York.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
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.
