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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.
A man who had been plaguing San Clemente residents for years was arrested Wednesday, after turning himself into law enforcement officials. He would often remove his shoes to quiet his footsteps, and unscrew security lights to increase his cover.
The mountain lion was seen swimming in Orange County over the weekend and appears to have been tracked down to Irvine.
The mountain lion was seen swimming in Orange County over the weekend and appears to have been tracked down to Irvine.
Cristian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa — the son-in-law of Jalisco New Generation cartel leader "El Mencho" — was arrested in Riverside, California, officials said.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
The state's highest court ruled a special prosecutor's decision to re-indict Smollett violated his constitutional rights after Cook County prosecutors previously dropped charges against him.
The fiery crash happened around 11:17 p.m. at the intersection of Palos Verdes Blvd. and Catalina Avenue.
Moreno Valley city leaders approved the Aquabella Project on Wednesday, making way for a massive development that will bring 15,000 apartments to the city by the time it's finished 15 years from now.
Cristian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa — the son-in-law of Jalisco New Generation cartel leader "El Mencho" — was arrested in Riverside, California, officials said.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
The state's highest court ruled a special prosecutor's decision to re-indict Smollett violated his constitutional rights after Cook County prosecutors previously dropped charges against him.
The fiery crash happened around 11:17 p.m. at the intersection of Palos Verdes Blvd. and Catalina Avenue.
Moreno Valley city leaders approved the Aquabella Project on Wednesday, making way for a massive development that will bring 15,000 apartments to the city by the time it's finished 15 years from now.
The fiery crash happened around 11:17 p.m. at the intersection of Palos Verdes Blvd. and Catalina Avenue.
Moreno Valley city leaders approved the Aquabella Project on Wednesday, making way for a massive development that will bring 15,000 apartments to the city by the time it's finished 15 years from now.
Los Angeles County Supervisors are calling for a county-run homeless department after a recent audit found that the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority was having a number of issues, including the handling of funding provided for direct response to the homeless crisis.
The grandson and another man are scheduled for arraignment in December for their part in the murder and burglarization of a 75-year-old South Pasadena woman's home in June.
A man was killed over the weekend when he was hit by two different cars while riding his bike in Santa Monica.
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 cat was scared up a tree by one of the neighborhood's small dogs before getting tranquilized and relocated by wildlife officials.
Park officials say the ride had technical difficulties. Twenty-two riders were involved. Two were brought to a hospital.
The student told police that the alleged relationship was ongoing for six months.
One of the Orange County firefighters injured after his crew's truck rolled over during a crash near the Airport Fire will return home on Friday.
The Riverside County District Attorney's Office declined to file charges against the suspected sexual predator who tried to meetup with a Temecula teenager for sex because they said more evidence was needed before they could take action.
The woman told firefighters that she had fallen into the hole sometime Tuesday evening and wasn't discovered until a passerby heard her screaming for help.
Undercover detectives posed as a teenage girl online and began talking with a 43-year-old man from Arizona who expressed his intent to meet up for sexual purposes.
It happened at around 9:15 p.m. on Friday near the intersection of SR-74 and White Avenue, according to California Highway Patrol officers.
Investigators arrested the 46-year-old man after an undercover operation revealed he was trying to meet a minor for sexual purposes.
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.
Cristian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa — the son-in-law of Jalisco New Generation cartel leader "El Mencho" — was arrested in Riverside, California, officials said.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
A major storm swept across the northwestern U.S., battering the region with strong winds and rain, causing widespread power outages and downing trees that killed at least two people.
For years, actor and comedian Katt Williams has claimed he lied about his age as a teenager to join the Marines and passed boot camp before being drummed out. The Marines have no record of him ever serving.
Dr. Mehmet Oz unsuccessfully ran for Senate in 2022. Now he's Trump's choice to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Los Angeles County Supervisors are calling for a county-run homeless department after a recent audit found that the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority was having a number of issues, including the handling of funding provided for direct response to the homeless crisis.
Dr. Mehmet Oz unsuccessfully ran for Senate in 2022. Now he's Trump's choice to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
City Council members on Tuesday will consider adopting an ordinance that will make Los Angeles a "sanctuary city," which will prohibit any city resources from being used to help the federal enforcement of immigration laws.
The House Ethics Committee hasn't decided if it will release its findings on allegations Matt Gaetz engaged in sexual misconduct, illicit drug use and bribery.
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.
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.
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.
Sebastian Mack scored 21 points, Tyler Bilodeau hit 4 of 4 from 3-point range and finished with 20 points and UCLA beat Idaho State 84-70.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 24 shots, Jason Zucker scored the game's only goal, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Los Angeles Kings 1-0.
James Harden scored 24 points and the Los Angeles Clippers won their sixth game in a row at their new arena, beating the Orlando Magic 104-93.
Freddie Freeman's historic walk-off grand slam ball from Game 1 of the World Series is hitting the auction block.
Terrence Williams II and Chibuzo Agbo scored 20 points apiece, Wesley Yates III added 14 and Southern California beat San Jose State 82-68.
For years, actor and comedian Katt Williams has claimed he lied about his age as a teenager to join the Marines and passed boot camp before being drummed out. The Marines have no record of him ever serving.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
Mattel apologizes for inadvertently directing people to pornography site instead of one promoting upcoming film.
From which airlines offer the best rewards points, to what days you can get the most of out of your points, Kristine Lazar breaks it all down in this edition of On Your Side.
After a tree went up in flames in South Los Angeles, investigators discovered a burned dead body at the scene. It's not clear how the person died or whether foul play was involved.
The LA County Auditor-Controller has released a scathing report on the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, disclosing an audit that discovered the agency failed to track more than $50 million in funding in recent years.
About a week before Thanksgiving, some travelers are already packing roads and airports like LAX as they try to beat the crowds. According to the Transportation Security Administration, travel is already hitting record levels with more airline passengers being screened than ever before.
Actress Jenifer Lewis and director Vicky Jenson discuss the theme, animation, and music behind “Spellbound.”
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
