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Fairfax's Shalhevet HS became the first Orthodox Jewish school to win a state title in any sport and it was the girls basketball team that hoisted the trophy. They've now been honored by the LA City Council and UCLA as Jill Painter Lopez chats with coach, administrator & players about their success
Cal State San Bernardino had its best season in men's basketball history in 2023, advancing to the DII Final Four. Coach Andy Newman & forward Mahmoud Fofana spent some time with Jim Hill & Tyus Edney on our road show
Bill Walton, Larry Farmer & Jamaal Wilkes got together with coaches and teammates to celebrate 50 years since their 1973 NCAA Title with UCLA. Jill Painter Lopez was there to take in all their memories
From Jim Harrick to Mick Cronin, each of the last five UCLA Men's head basketball coaches have relied on Doug Erickson, the Bruins' director of basketball administration. Jill Painter Lopez reports.
Anaheim Ducks Assistant Coach Mike Stothers was recently diagnosed with Stage 3 melanoma of the lymph node. Rather than keep it private, Stothers decided to let the team and public know to encourage others to get regular check-ups
Jerry West has made history by becoming the first three-time inductee to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Brett Howden, Tomas Hertl and Pavel Dorofeyev each scored a goal and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-1.
The Dodgers jumped to a 1-0 lead in the National League Championship Series with a 9-0 trouncing of the New York Mets on Sunday evening.
Mateusz Bogusz scored 35 seconds into the match, Ilie Sánchez found the net during second-half stoppage time, and Los Angeles FC pulled out a 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps.
Justin Herbert led a methodical Chargers offense to a 23-16 win over the Broncos after star cornerback Patrick Surtain II was concussed on Denver's first defensive snap.
Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh was checked out in the medical tent before kickoff Sunday at Denver and then briefly headed to the locker room due to an illness.
Jeff McNeil was added to the New York Mets' roster for the NL Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers after recovering from a broken right wrist.
Isac Lundestrom's goal midway through the third period broke a scoreless tie and sent the Anaheim Ducks on their way to a 2-0 season-opening victory over the San Jose Sharks.
Darius Taylor scored two touchdowns, including a 4-yard touchdown reception with 27 seconds remaining as Minnesota rallied for a 21-17 victory over UCLA Saturday night at the Rose Bowl.
No. 4 Penn State rallied from a 14-point deficit in the second half for a 33-30 overtime victory over USC.
David Pastrnak scored 3:07 into overtime, and the Boston Bruins beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1.
The New York Mets are in the NLCS for the first time since 2015 after defeating the rival Philadelphia Phillies in the NL Division Series.
Despite falling into a 2-1 deficit in the series, the Dodgers stormed back to take the NLDS, fighting off elimination two times in a tense contest with their division rivals in the San Diego Padres.
Anze Kopitar scored a natural hat trick in the third period to rally the Los Angeles Kings to a season-opening 3-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres.
Danny Green, the sharpshooting guard who won an NCAA championship at North Carolina before helping three different franchises win NBA championships, announced his retirement as a player on Thursday.
The "stop the billionaire takeover" rallies are organized by May Day Strong, a partnership of various labor, political and environmental organizations.
Rudy is a 6-year-old poodle who serves as a therapy dog for the Los Angeles Police Department.
The man remains unidentified publicly as of Monday morning.
Most retail stores, grocery chains and fast-food chains will be open on Labor Day. Here's what to know.
Monday's estimated $1.1. billion drawing will be the fifth-largest in Powerball history.
The "stop the billionaire takeover" rallies are organized by May Day Strong, a partnership of various labor, political and environmental organizations.
Rudy is a 6-year-old poodle who serves as a therapy dog for the Los Angeles Police Department.
Hoosang Aghdassi has fliers posted in the windows of his business, Elegant Balloons, pleading for his wife's return.
A KCAL News Weather Alert is also in effect through Tuesday for the valleys, Inland Empire, inland communities of Los Angeles and Orange counties and the deserts.
California Highway Patrol officers say that a pedestrian was struck by a car on westbound lanes of SR-60 near Paramount Boulevard at around 7:45 p.m.
Investigators said no one was wounded in the shooting, but asked any witnesses or potential victims to step forward.
One person died after being struck by an Orange County Sheriff's Department vehicle.
The peak of a heat wave lingering over Southern California is expected on Thursday, which could bring record-breaking temperatures to some areas.
Orange County firefighters rushed to a Laguna Niguel neighborhood to extinguish flames burning near homes.
Firefighters and first responders are taking proactive steps as sweltering heat descends on Southern California this week, hoping to have an advantage due to elevated fire danger.
Colton Police said the religious group "His Way Spirit Led Assemblies" had temporary custody of the 4-year-old when he died.
The family was last seen on Aug. 6 in east Hemet before they were found on Thursday, according to Riverside County Sheriff's Office deputies.
Riverside County health officials have issued a warning due to an increasing number of Valley Fever infections across the region.
The leaders of an Inland Empire religious group that has recently been connected to two men who have gone missing in recent years were arrested last week, police said.
The 29-year-old U.S. Border Patrol agent was charged with multiple felonies in July for allegedly assaulting Long Beach police while intoxicated outside of a Shoreline Village restaurant. He died on Aug. 22 in Hemet.
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.
KCAL News reporter Ross Palombo reviews the charging documents, which outline the suspect's criminal history.
Most retail stores, grocery chains and fast-food chains will be open on Labor Day. Here's what to know.
An unidentified White man was found dead, lying in a pool of blood, according to police.
The U.S.-born pope spoke in English as he denounced the attack and the "logic of weapons" fueling wars around the world.
Monday's estimated $1.1. billion drawing will be the fifth-largest in Powerball history.
In responses to customer complaints on social media, Verizon said Saturday it was aware of a "software issue impacting wireless service for some customers."
According to his spokesperson, Giuliani suffered "fractured thoracic vertebrae, multiple lacerations and contusions, as well as injuries to his left arm and lower leg."
The case involves 10 migrants between 10- and 17-years-old who entered the U.S. without authorization and without their parents or legal guardians.
President Trump expressed less confidence he will be able to arrange bilateral talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Mark Knoller was, to put it simply, a legend. For decades, everyone in the White House press corps knew him as the unofficial presidential historian and statistician.
A federal appeals court said many of the tariffs imposed by President Trump on dozens of countries earlier this year are not legally permissible, but didn't halt them.
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.
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.
Riverside County health officials have issued a warning due to an increasing number of Valley Fever infections across the region.
Public health officials said the person may have been bitten by an infected flea while camping in the South Lake Tahoe area.
Head Colorado Buffaloes football Coach Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders revealed his bladder cancer diagnosis for the first time on Monday morning.
Health officials at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital say that they have noticed a spike in pediatric cases of Valley Fever in recent months.
The Health and Human Services secretary said he is "retiring" all 17 members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices, which helps set recommendations for vaccines.
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.
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.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a pause to the enrollment of more low-income immigrants without legal status for state-funded health care benefits in 2026 as California faces a steep budget deficit.
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.
Hirving Lozano and Anders Dreyer scored, and San Diego FC spoiled the home debut of Los Angeles FC forward Son Heung-min with a 2-1 victory.
Pinch-hitter Will Smith homered leading off the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Los Angeles Dodgers a 5-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks that prevented a three-game sweep.
José Soriano and two relievers combined for a two-hitter and Oswald Peraza hit his first home run since a trade from the Yankees to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 3-0 win over the Houston Astros on Sunday.
Devon Dampier led Utah to a 43-10 victory over UCLA in the teams' season opener at the Rose Bowl on Saturday night.
Corbin Carroll homered to break a scoreless tie in the seventh inning and Eduardo Rodriguez pitched the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The 58-year-old chef said in a social media post that he had a Basal cell carcinoma removed from his skin.
Fans have been eager to learn everything they can ever since Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement in a joint post.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos on Instagram.
Jerry Adler's acting credits include "The Sopranos" and "The Good Wife." He also had 53 Broadway productions to his name, all behind the scenes.
Around 5:50 a.m., LAPD officers responded to Ventura Boulevard and Vineland Avenue for a man walking in the street.
The 46th annual Wilmington Labor Day parade and rally celebrate the holiday on Monday, as local "stop the billionaire takeover" rallies are planned throughout Southern California, joining the nationwide effort.
Former pro basketball player and NBA coach JD DuBois says his book, “Breathe Thru Chaos,” is meant to help perform under pressure, helping people build inner clarity in the face of external chaos.
Sarah Lawrence, with Cali Craft Cocktails, shares how to make a Labor Day spritz.
Kevin Reilly, Hyundai Hope on Wheels board member, discusses the Hyundai Hope on Wheels initiative, given that September is childhood cancer awareness month.
Wendy Valentine, author and host of “The Midlife Makeover Show,” discusses a midlife makeover, as tragedy in her own life led to significant changes and self-reinvention.
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.
