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California Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced that the state would be fining the Temecula Valley Unified School District in an ongoing battle over a social studies curriculum that involves gay rights activist Harvey Milk.
Many of the firearms seized were ghost guns and fully-automatic rifles.
Weather conditions described as "dangerously hot" are expected to continue inland through Monday, forecasters with the National Weather Service said.
All evacuation orders have been lifted for residents impacted by the Reche Fire, firefighters said.
Firefighters have gained ground on a brush fire burning near Gavilan Hills east of Perris that had scorched 338 acres.
As temperatures remain at or near triple-digit levels in many areas, dedicated cooling centers have been established in Los Angeles and Palm Springs.
The blaze, which has been dubbed the Snake Fire, has burnt through 30 acres of brush and has a "moderate to rapid rate of spread," according to Riverside County firefighters.
A Mead Valley vegetation fire burns 5 acres in the 19900 block of Seaton Avenue
The Palm Springs dog that won Best in Show at this year's Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show will get another accolade Monday night: He'll be sworn in as the city's first "Canine Mayor."
Dr. Sam Sannoufi was arrested for the second time on Friday after more patients came forward with sexual assault allegations as Riverside police investigated claims that he assaulted a patient during a consultation exam at his clinic in Riverside.
Extreme heat has been predicted for most of Riverside County, with triple digit temperatures expected to settle over the area through next weekend.
Circumstances leading up to the crash are not immediately known, but three people were found inside of a car that crashed in the parking lot of Alta Murrieta Elementary School late Saturday evening.
The Riverside County Coroner's Office identified the six victims of the fatal plane crash near French Valley Airport in Murrieta on Saturday.
A 71-year-old man drowned Friday in the Colorado River bordering California-Arizona.
Los Angeles police are investigating a road rage incident near Baldwin Hills, where a man pulled another driver out of a car and beat him.
A judge granted the man, who was severely hurt during an immigration raid in August, a temporary restraining order against the federal government.
Riverside police arrested two Inland Empire men for an alleged murder-for-hire case.
It's not yet clear if the victim was a student at USC.
Charges against 32-year-old Corona resident Daniel Moreno include attempted murder and false imprisonment.
Los Angeles police are investigating a road rage incident near Baldwin Hills, where a man pulled another driver out of a car and beat him.
A judge granted the man, who was severely hurt during an immigration raid in August, a temporary restraining order against the federal government.
As the climate warms, the Earth is not just facing hotter days; there is a new era of dirty air.
The thirteen individuals who were taken into custody are alleged members of the "Rancho San Pedro" (RSP) gang, the FBI said.
The preliminary investigation shows that a tow truck driver was assisting another person on the right shoulder when they were struck by another car passing by.
Police said that the girl was walking home from school on Thursday afternoon when a man tried to force her into his car.
Orange County prosecutors plan to refile criminal charges for a later date.
The show will still feature a World War II bomber, the Canadian Forces Snowbirds and the Royal Air Force Falcons.
It happened at around 10:30 p.m. on Monday near MacArthur Boulevard and E. Coast Highway, Newport Beach police said.
The family of Ismael Ayala-Uribe, the 39-year-old Mexican man and former DACA recipient who died in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement last week, demanded answers during a press conference on Tuesday.
Riverside police arrested two Inland Empire men for an alleged murder-for-hire case.
The suspect was arrested after stealing both a pickup truck and several thousand dollars' worth of musical instruments from a home in an unincorporated part of Hemet on Thursday.
The first earthquake happened at around 11:15 p.m. Saturday, with several more occurring into Sunday morning, the USGS said.
The real estate agent was hospitalized with serious injuries after she was attacked inside what was supposed to be a vacant home, police said.
Authorities served three search warrants on Wednesday, resulting in 17 arrests and the recovery of stolen property worth nearly $400,000.
More than 300 properties in the Pacific Palisades that were partially or completely burned in the January wildfires have received brush clearance citations, a KCAL News investigation has revealed. Ross Palombo reports.
The former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley has filed a legal claim against the city and Mayor Karen Bass nearly six months after she was removed as chief. KCAL Senior Report Ross Palombo has more on the legal move.
New data shows a dramatic increase in immigration arrests in our area. As Senior Reporter Ross Palombo found, we can now see exactly where these detainees are going.
Residents in the Rancho Palos Verdes have been living in fear that one day their homes might slide down the edge of the slope. Just when they thought they were going to be receiving funds to help, it got ripped away. Jeff Nguyen reports
Ross Palombo breaks down the latest numbers from ICE.
Airports in several U.S. states are seeing flight delays as the government shutdown enters a second week.
Mark Sanchez was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds following a violent altercation over the weekend.
The first supermoon of 2025 will arrive soon. Here's what to know about the phenomenon.
The Kroger Company's recall follows another FDA recall announcement last week of possibly contaminated pasta.
The Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle was celebrating the Red Mass, an annual Mass to mark the start of the U.S. Supreme Court term. There were no justices spotted at Sunday's Mass.
California's plan to redraw its congressional maps is among the most pressing issues discussed by candidates in the 2026 gubernatorial race, including Xavier Becerra, Chad Bianco, Ian Calderon, Stephen J. Cloobeck, Steve Hilton, Katie Porter, Tony Thurmond, Antonio Villaraigosa, Butch Ware, Betty Yee and Leo Zacky.
Tuesday marks two years since the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, that sparked the war.
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deploying any National Guard units to Oregon after a legal whirlwind that began hours earlier when the president sent California troops to Portland.
Congressional leaders traded blame for the government shutdown on Sunday as the stalemate over how to reopen the government stretched into another week without progress on negotiations.
Americans are concerned about the effect of the shutdown on the economy, amid unease about jobs and inflation.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Meal kit delivery firm HelloFresh will pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
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.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a series of bills aimed at expanding access to reproductive health care and strengthening privacy protections for patients and providers in California.
LA County Department of Public Health officials said that four cases were reported between late July and August, and that the patients lived in central Los Angeles and the Antelope and San Fernando valleys.
Health officials say that the child developed a condition called subacute sclerosing panencephalitis, which can develop in someone who had a measles infection early in life.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended firing the director of the CDC at a hearing before a Senate committee on Thursday.
California, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii announced the formation of a health alliance to guide residents on vaccines and immunizations because of what a joint statement called "the politicization of science" by the federal government.
A charity that accepted donations of vehicles that would pay for breast cancer screenings for low-income patients agreed Thursday to pay a $3.8 million fine and to restrictions on future fundraising activities in 19 U.S. states, including Colorado.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Target CEO Brian Cornell, who helped reenergize the company but has struggled to turn around weak sales in a more competitive retail landscape since the COVID pandemic, plans to step down Feb. 1.
Drivers of electric vehicles across California will soon lose privileges to drive in the carpool lane solo, as the Clean Air Vehicle decal program is set to end next month.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
"We're all (Denver Broncos) fans in here," Avs defenseman Cale Makar told reporters Monday. "Let's get that out of the way."
The Phillies rallied in the ninth inning, but fell short in Game 2 of the NLDS vs. the Dodgers. Now, the Phils are on the verge of being eliminated from the playoffs.
Mark Sanchez was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds following a violent altercation over the weekend.
Denis Bouanga scored in the 86th minute, and Los Angeles FC surged past Atlanta United 1-0 Sunday night for its fifth straight victory.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt scored two touchdowns and the Washington Commanders rallied from a 10-point deficit to beat the Los Angeles Chargers 27-10 on Sunday.
Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," was released at midnight Friday. Swift wrote and produced the album with Swedish producers Max Martin and Shellback.
Dutch producer pitches her AI creation, Tilly Norwood, as the next Scarlett Johansson, and says several agents are vying to represent it.
Doctors are warning of a food trend inspired by the popular Netflix movie "KPop Demon Hunters" that is leading to serious burn injuries.
Dolly Parton is postponing her upcoming Las Vegas concerts over recent "health challenges," she announced Sunday.
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Bad Bunny will lead the 2026 Super Bowl halftime festivities at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.
The green fiberglass dinosaur, nicknamed Claire by the owners of the Sinclair station in the 13000 block of San Vicente Boulevard, was taken in late September, according to John Fawcett, who owns the station. After it was returned this week, Fawcett dressed up the statue in Dodgers gear ahead of the team's matchup against the Phillies.
Desmond Shaw flies to the Holy Cross Cemetery for this episode of Look At This!
The study suggests that two of the West Coast's biggest faults could trigger a disastrous mega-quake.
The LAFD stated that the victim was a man in his 50s. An LAFD spokesperson said the building is not exclusive to USC students and people who do not attend the university live in the complex.
Hollywood Burbank Airport was back to normal on Tuesday night, a day after the transportation hub faced an air traffic controller shortage. Tom Wait reports.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
