Ex-Mayor Apologizes For Spending $2M In Charity Funds On Video Poker
A former San Diego mayor and widow of a fast food mogul has pleaded not guilty for spending over $2 million from her late husband's charitable foundation on her gambling addiction.
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A former San Diego mayor and widow of a fast food mogul has pleaded not guilty for spending over $2 million from her late husband's charitable foundation on her gambling addiction.
LAPD Chief Charlie Beck Thursday made a heartfelt plea to triple murder suspect Christopher Dorner to turn himself in to police before there's any more bloodshed.
Before his alleged shooting rampage targeting police officers, Christopher Dorner was in San Diego, where he is suspected of tying up an 81-year-old man and trying to steal his boat.
Barbara Boxer pressed federal regulators Wednesday to open a probe at the shuttered San Onofre nuclear power plant after uncovering documents that she said suggest the utility that runs it took shortcuts that compromised safety.
Three people were hospitalized on Wednesday after an explosion inside a room at a popular San Diego hotel.
The man who was the voice of Charlie Brown in several "Peanuts" television shows was charged Wednesday with stalking and threatening his former girlfriend and a plastic surgeon.
The family of Junior Seau has sued the NFL, claiming the former linebacker's suicide was the result of brain disease caused by violent hits he sustained while playing football.
Johnny Dee scored 15 points and Chris Anderson added 14 to lead San Diego to a 78-70 victory against Loyola Marymount on Wednesday night.
Just as the San Diego Chargers announced the hiring of new head coach Tim McCoy Tuesday, Bolts officials have told San Diego Mayor Bob Filner that the team will stay put and continue to play at Qualcomm stadium for 2013 season, according to the LA Times.
Steps are quietly being taken to prepare for possibly restarting the troubled San Onofre nuclear power plant.
Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam is the world's largest and most famous live monster truck tour and it is about to crash into So Cal.
Tiger Woods is returning to Torrey Pines to start his PGA Tour season.
Winter offers great opportunities for families to spend quality time together. With the holidays taking pressure off of work and a year's worth of accrued vacation hours, winter might be the perfect time to organize that road trip you've been yearning for. Orange County makes the perfect launching point for an endless variety of adventures. Whether your final destination is atop a double black diamond ski run or soaking in a desert hot spring, a memorable family getaway is just a few hours away.
The story of the San Diego Chargers is rich in history and folklore, but it's the tailgaters that shape the fan base and spearheads camaraderie and team spirit.
Federal regulators Wednesday pressed the operator of the San Onofre nuclear power plant for more analysis on its damaged steam generators.
Some tailgaters think they are the know-it-alls of the pavement party scene, but little do they realize, tailgating and the San Diego Chargers have a history that goes back to the late 1960s. Using the guide below, you'll blow your tailgating pals away with the insider's scoop at the next NFL alma mater name trivia game.
Over the years, San Diego Charger fans have stepped up and demonstrated their knack for tailgating fare with winning recipes and kudos from the crowd. Between the Tailgating with TailGate Beer and the Iron Tailgater recipe contests, Chargers fans have seen firsthand the esteemed cooks of their fan club.
Rancho Bernardo Inn is one of those resorts that changes on you the more you explore the property — a boutique chameleon, if you will.
Creating your own signature style is almost as fun as meeting in the parking lot for pre-game bliss. Where to start? Here is your guide to mixing and matching San Diego Chargers paraphernalia so that game day is speckled with fashionable team spirit.
Food, gas, furniture, clothing ... you name it, it moves along the freeway.
When Lot A3 at Qualcomm Stadium is a zoo, gather a group of your friends together and reserve a tailgating bus. A party bus gives you an intimate gathering with the same amenities you would get in the parking lot - delicious food, cold beer, music and games – but it's just a tad more civilized.
A 7-year-old autistic boy was back home with his mother on Friday after being taken to Mexico City by his father in a custody battle.
The ashes of a man who was cremated 17 years ago was left behind at a car wash in Ocean Beach.
State regulators will consider whether to investigate soaring costs at the shuttered San Onofre nuclear power plant — and who should pay them.
Peter Gregory Chadwick, 48, was charged with murder Monday in the death of his missing wife, Quee.
When cyclist Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson was murdered in Texas, U.S. Marshals assigned to the case used a unique tactic to track down her suspected killer in Costa Rica and bring the fugitive to justice.
The 69-year-old woman was reported missing early Saturday morning.
The crash happened at around 1:30 p.m. near the 20500 block of W. Saticoy Street, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Both teams will continue their search for bowl eligibility in what has otherwise been a disappointing first year in the Big 10.
Adrian Kempe and Quinton Byfield scored in the second period, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Seattle Kraken 2-1.
The crash happened at around 1:30 p.m. near the 20500 block of W. Saticoy Street, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
When cyclist Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson was murdered in Texas, U.S. Marshals assigned to the case used a unique tactic to track down her suspected killer in Costa Rica and bring the fugitive to justice.
The 69-year-old woman was reported missing early Saturday morning.
The California Highway Patrol is searching for a driver who allegedly killed a 16-year-old bicyclist during a road rage incident at Exposition Park on Friday.
Both teams will continue their search for bowl eligibility in what has otherwise been a disappointing first year in the Big 10.
The 69-year-old woman was reported missing early Saturday morning.
The crash happened at around 1:30 p.m. near the 20500 block of W. Saticoy Street, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Both teams will continue their search for bowl eligibility in what has otherwise been a disappointing first year in the Big 10.
A man stabbed two people and assaulted and robbed another victim in a string of back-to-back crimes in Ventura, police said Saturday.
The suspect allegedly shot at officers and ran into a nearby home. He was hospitalized in a stable condition.
Police recovered more than $200,000 in Nike Jordan shoes during a California Highway Patrol operation in Anaheim.
With the holiday season quickly approaching, police warned residents to be wary of porch pirates after a brazen theft in front of an Irvine home.
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 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.
When cyclist Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson was murdered in Texas, U.S. Marshals assigned to the case used a unique tactic to track down her suspected killer in Costa Rica and bring the fugitive to justice.
Laboratory findings show that Yu-Shang Food ready-to-eat meat and poultry products were making people sick, the CDC said.
Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, had been making a full-court press for the post.
The 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist's new album features 12 songs.
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, had been making a full-court press for the post.
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
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.
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.
Both teams will continue their search for bowl eligibility in what has otherwise been a disappointing first year in the Big 10.
Adrian Kempe and Quinton Byfield scored in the second period, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Seattle Kraken 2-1.
Jiri Kulich scored with 59.4 seconds remaining in overtime and the Buffalo Sabres rallied from a two-goal deficit to beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2.
James Harden had 22 points and nine assists to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 104-88 win over the Sacramento Kings in an NBA Cup game on Friday night.
Chris Woodward has been hired as the Los Angeles Dodgers first base coach, marking his second stint on manager Dave Roberts' staff.
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.
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.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
Miracles for Kids is in the spirit of giving this Thanksgiving, with the charity helping families and children in need with gifts and more.
Columbus Craft Meats Charcuterie Director Evan Inada visits KCAL News this morning to share some beautiful creations that can be made for Thanksgiving.
Raising Cane's Burbank restaurant partner Crystal Williams and Founder of Pup Culture Rescue Victoria Shaffer visits KCAL News to talk about how the proceeds from the campaign actually get put to use.
The Rose Parade is more than a month away, but we get a sneak peak this morning as Kara Finnstrom sees the floats hit the street on their "test drive day."
Alex Biston makes a special weather forecast this morning at Miracles For Kids as volunteers pack baskets full of items for families. On the weather side of things, there's a chance for rain in the early morning and evening of today as temperatures hold on the cooler side.
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
