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In the wake of the tragedy in Tucson, state lawmakers are pushing for a bill to make it legal to carry a concealed weapon without a background check.
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In the wake of the tragedy in Tucson, state lawmakers are pushing for a bill to make it legal to carry a concealed weapon without a background check.
Sacramento County authorities have ruled the recent death of a 57-year-old woman a homicide stemming from a beating she endured from her father as an infant.
A group of about two dozen angry mourners attacked a news crew reporting on the killing of a 27-year-old man in California.
Two state senators elected in Tuesday's special election have been sworn in, filling the last two vacancies in the 40-member chamber.
In a cautionary tale for users of social-networking sites, a California man has admitted using personal information he gleaned from Facebook to hack into women's e-mail accounts, then send nude pictures of them to everyone in their address book.
Former Gov. Jerry Brown returns to the state capital this week to lead a much different California than the one he oversaw 28 years ago.
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is sifting through a stack of corporate, Hollywood and real estate offers as the celebrity politician nears an inevitable career crossroad: On Monday, he's out of a job.
The former strongman and movie star — and soon to be ex-governor — is weighing his options for the future, including a return to the silver screen.
The outgoing governor tapped nine candidates from the Southland for several key transportation posts in Sacramento.
Governor-elect Jerry Brown and his wife have decided to rent a loft within walking distance of the Capitol so they will have a place to call home while in Sacramento.
As protests mount against fee increases and widespread budget cuts, campuses across the state are struggling to keep tuition affordable for the average Californian.
A woman loading her 2-year-old child into a vehicle has been killed and five others wounded in a shooting at a strip mall in south Sacramento.
Superior Court Judge Charlotte Woolard on Friday afternoon denied a request brought by two former Los Angeles building authority members to stop the sale.
Jerry Brown made a promise during his campaign to start a dialogue with lawmakers about the size and scope of the state budget deficit, which he says is $3 billion higher than early estimates.
Californians can expect a relatively simple but painful solution when Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger unveils his plan Monday for closing a $6 billion deficit as he makes one final attempt to balance the state budget before leaving office: spending cuts.
Despite facing a deficit topping $25 billion, California has spent $5 million of taxpayer funds on luxury cars for elected officials, including a a $55,000 Cadillac and a $52,000 Lexus.
California authorities say a company responding to an outbreak of a strain of E. coli in a brand of cheese has expanded its recall to other cheeses.
Fresh off of his election day victory, Governor-elect Jerry Brown won't have much time to celebrate amid what he says is an "unprecedented" budget crisis.
Governor-elect Jerry Brown will face a mounting budget crisis when he is sworn into office in January, a gap that now tops one-fifth of the state's general fund.
Lawmakers will now be able to pass a budget plan with a simple majority vote instead of the currently required two-thirds.
Tyreke Evans scored 17 points, including a go-ahead driving layup with 1.9 seconds to play, and the Sacramento Kings overcame an early 19-point deficit to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 96-94 on Tuesday night in a preseason game.
California may be set for an upgrade to its smog check system for drivers as lawmakers push for testing devices that plug directly into a car's computer.
As the budget battle rages on in Sacramento, community colleges here in the Southland and around the state are warning of a looming and massive financial shortfall.
As residents grow increasingly frustrated over the growing budget crisis in Sacramento, KNX 1070's Ed Mertz reports state lawmakers have finally set their sights on ending the impasse.
Gavin Lux continued his resurgence with three RBIs, Teoscar Hernandez hit a home run and the Los Angeles Dodgers got past standout rookie Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 on Saturday night.
Two people allegedly connected to the shooting death of Wactor face murder charges, with one of them them facing a special circumstance allegation that could land him in prison without the chance of parole. Two other suspects were hit with lesser counts.
The homeless encampment sweeps are taking place at Gumbiner Park, Billie Jean King Main Library, Lincoln Park, Veterans Park and Jennie Rivera Memorial Park.
University of California President Michael V. Drake said his office and campus leaders spent the summer reflecting "on the events of the past year," and are looking to clarify and strengthen policies and procedures.
Get serious money back from the government for installing a battery backup system in your home.
Two people allegedly connected to the shooting death of Wactor face murder charges, with one of them them facing a special circumstance allegation that could land him in prison without the chance of parole. Two other suspects were hit with lesser counts.
The homeless encampment sweeps are taking place at Gumbiner Park, Billie Jean King Main Library, Lincoln Park, Veterans Park and Jennie Rivera Memorial Park.
University of California President Michael V. Drake said his office and campus leaders spent the summer reflecting "on the events of the past year," and are looking to clarify and strengthen policies and procedures.
The leak was reported around 9:50 a.m. in the 8400 block of West Sunset where there were reported evacuation orders, according to Los Angeles County Fire.
Authorities are investigating at least four street takeovers that happened in South Los Angeles overnight on Monday.
Two people allegedly connected to the shooting death of Wactor face murder charges, with one of them them facing a special circumstance allegation that could land him in prison without the chance of parole. Two other suspects were hit with lesser counts.
The homeless encampment sweeps are taking place at Gumbiner Park, Billie Jean King Main Library, Lincoln Park, Veterans Park and Jennie Rivera Memorial Park.
University of California President Michael V. Drake said his office and campus leaders spent the summer reflecting "on the events of the past year," and are looking to clarify and strengthen policies and procedures.
The leak was reported around 9:50 a.m. in the 8400 block of West Sunset where there were reported evacuation orders, according to Los Angeles County Fire.
Authorities are investigating at least four street takeovers that happened in South Los Angeles overnight on Monday.
Video shows as officers open the trunk of the Tesla, finding the woman hiding beneath a bright green blanket.
The crash happened at around 8:20 p.m. on Friday evening near Fairview Street and Harvard Street, according to the Santa Ana Police Department.
Detectives say the suspect, a man in his late 30s, ran from the scene of the incident on foot early Saturday morning.
An Orange County woman who beat her 2-year-old stepson so badly that he was left with severe brain damage and paralysis of his entire left side has been sentenced to 12 years to life in prison, plus another seven years.
A criminal investigation led detectives to what authorities describe as a "clandestine drug lab" in Fountain Valley, where they discovered hundreds of thousands of pills and equipment for manufacturing drugs, according to police.
Police say that they learned of the allegations in July, but the abuse originally happened in 2016.
The incident happened early Friday morning in the 1300 block of W. Mission Boulevard, according to police.
The southbound 71 Freeway in Chino and Chino Hills will be closed for the entire weekend starting Friday night.
The crash left an 8-year-old boy dead and three of his siblings with serious injuries as they were on their way to school early May 16 in Riverside.
The Riverside County Sheriff's Office launched an investigation into the fires.
KCAL News investigates connection between Beverly Hills armed robbery and gun belonging to notorious police killer Christopher Dorner.
Board Chair Janice Hahn rides the Metro after the agency reached a five-year high in violent crime incidents.
Ross Palombo digs through the numbers to give the bigger picture behind California fundraising for both presidential candidates.
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.
Drivers could continue to see higher car insurance rates in 2024, with the average U.S. rate projected to jump 22% this year.
The 43-year-old actress, who shared the news in the latest episode of her "Pod Meets World" podcast, said "learning from the experiences of others" motivated her to share the diagnosis.
Phil Donahue, a celebrated daytime talk show host who pioneered the television staple, died after a long illness, his publicist said in a statement.
Democrats from across the country are descending on Chicago for the convention, where the party will rally around Harris — and her new running mate — as the party's nominees.
The DNC, where Kamala Harris will officially be recognized as the Democratic nominee, takes place this week in Chicago.
Democrats from across the country are descending on Chicago for the convention, where the party will rally around Harris — and her new running mate — as the party's nominees.
The DNC, where Kamala Harris will officially be recognized as the Democratic nominee, takes place this week in Chicago.
The longtime party figure and native Chicagoan previews this week's Democratic National Convention, and offers a message to his fellow Democrats about the prospects of the Harris-Walz ticket come Election Day.
The CBS News Battleground Tracker analysis includes our most updated estimates
Harris leads Trump nationally in CBS News 2024 presidential poll, but it's even across the battlegrounds.
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.
The 43-year-old actress, who shared the news in the latest episode of her "Pod Meets World" podcast, said "learning from the experiences of others" motivated her to share the diagnosis.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
Drugmaker Lykos Therapeutics had asked the FDA to approve its MDMA capsules as part of a therapy regimen for treating PTSD. It says another study will take "several years."
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
One French sports official says "nothing has been put into place" by Paris Olympics organizers to avoid or handle a potential coronavirus outbreak.
Chevron Corporation announced Friday it would relocate its headquarters from San Ramon to Houston, Texas before the end of the year.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
Angel City FC says Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger and Southern California dean for communication and journalism Willow Bay will be the new controlling owners of the National Women's Soccer League team.
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.
Gavin Lux continued his resurgence with three RBIs, Teoscar Hernandez hit a home run and the Los Angeles Dodgers got past standout rookie Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 on Saturday night.
Ramón Laureano homered for the second straight game and the Atlanta Braves wrapped up a 10-game road trip with a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Shohei Ohtani hit his National League-leading 39th home run and Clayton Kershaw tossed six shutout innings to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 2-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.
Chris Sale struck out 10 in his 14th win and Marcell Ozuna went 3 for 3 with an early three-run homer as the Atlanta Braves blew out the Los Angeles Angels 11-3.
Stetson Bennett threw for 213 yards, including a 47-yard touchdown pass to JJ Laap in the fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Rams rallied for a 13-9 preseason victory over the Los Angeles Chargers.
The 43-year-old actress, who shared the news in the latest episode of her "Pod Meets World" podcast, said "learning from the experiences of others" motivated her to share the diagnosis.
Phil Donahue, a celebrated daytime talk show host who pioneered the television staple, died after a long illness, his publicist said in a statement.
John Aprea landed his first break in the 1967 Steve McQueen classic "Bullitt" before landing the role of young Salvatore "Sal" Tessio in "The Godfather Part II."
The 53-year-old artist, whose mixed-media pieces celebrate women, is now being featured in an exhibition at the Broad Museum in Los Angeles titled "Mickalene Thomas: All About Love."
Alain Delon was able to combine toughness with an appealing, vulnerable quality that made him one of France's memorable leading men.
Stars is a nonprofit dedicated to mentoring Pasadena kids. Kara Finnstrom reports.
Not only is Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker one of the best in the NFL, he's also a foodie - especially when it comes to Asian cuisine. He & Jaime Maggio grabbed a bite at Din Tai Fung for one intensely satisfying meal & a few good laughs
From El Segundo to Inglewood, the Chargers equipment staff gets helmets, pads, jersey and balls ready to get the team set up for success at SoFi Stadium. Jaime Maggio goes behind the scenes once more on game day
For Oscar Menjivar, growing up in El Salvador & South Central LA was to live through civil wars. But a mentor helped Oscar take up lacrosse to stay out of trouble. Now, he's paying it forward thru his non-profit, Teens Exploring Technology
Four areas within the city, including the Billie Jean King main library, are undergoing homeless encampment sweeps. This follows the Supreme Court's recent ruling that local laws which restrict sleeping or camping in public places may be enforced.
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.