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Several schools in the areas in the immediate area shut down Friday at the height of the fire, but they are scheduled to resume regular classes Monday morning.
Fire officials say the Saddle Ridge Fire has grown to 4,700 acres as of daybreak Friday, after initially being reported as a 1-acre blaze at 9 p.m. Thursday. One man has died of a heart attack amid the wildfire, which damaged 25 homes.
With four wildfires burning in Los Angeles and Riverside counties, a smoke advisory was issued Friday by the South Coast Air Quality Management District.
No one was injured in the fire, but it caused an estimated $3 million in property damage. Los Angeles Fire arson investigators determined the blaze had been intentionally set.
The Dodgers hoped to keep their World Series dreams alive tonight as they headed back to the ravine for the winner-take-all National League Division Series Game 5 against the Washington Nationals.
Authorities discovered the 14,806 pairs of shoes on a shipment arriving from China. Customs and Border Protection officers say they were mislabeled as "napkins" in an attempt to disguise the illicit cargo.
The National Weather Service are predicting "critical fire weather conditions" in much of Southern California from early Thursday through Friday afternoon due to wind gusts of 45 and 70 miles per hour and humidity bottoming out as low as 3 percent.
While some might agree he has lost control, the actor means he lost the head he carried with him on the red carpet at the Met Gala earlier this year.
City Council President Herb Wesson proposed Tuesday that drivers working for rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft in Los Angeles be paid a minimum of $30 per hour.
The Sigalert was canceled just before 11 a.m. and all lanes were reopened.
Guillermo Robles, a blind man, had brought the original case against Domino's in Los Angeles federal court in September 2016, alleging he was unable to order food on Domino's website and mobile app despite screen-reading software.
Firefighters arrived to find flames shooting out of the converted attic, which was heavily damaged.
The road back to the playoffs for the Los Angeles Dodgers began with a decisive win Thursday night, but the boys in blue couldn't capitalize on a ninth-inning rally that saw the bases loaded as Corey Seager went up to bat against Daniel Hudson.
The Los Angeles Dodgers won Game 1 of their National League Division Series against the Washington Nationals Thursday night.
The LAPD posted Wednesday night that they had asked the social media star what they can do for her. Her reply has always been that she wanted to thank the officer who took the video.
An Uber driver faces a charge of assault with a deadly weapon Thursday after police say she stabbed a would-be passenger after an argument over car seat.
The man, described only as being in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene. The body was covered by a white tent and remained in the street in front of a row of homeless tents on the sidewalk.
Traffic was brought to a standstill Wednesday at Los Angeles International Airport as hundreds of airport employees, Uber and Lyft drivers and other workers marched on LAX.
All of the services provided by the Los Angeles Department of Transportation will be free Wednesday, a nod to the public effort to reduce pollution and improve the health of Californians and their communities.
The ordinance will take effect in 30 days. Tobacco retailers will have 180 days after it takes effect to obtain new business licenses and to clear their shelves of flavored tobacco products.
The LAPD says its Sgt. Toscano was off-duty when it spotted the kitten clinging to the center divider of the 57 Freeway recently.
The video released Monday shows the fraught and dangerous interactions between LAPD officers and just one member of the city's growing homeless population.
Nancy Cabibi's body tissue showed the presence of tremolite and anthophylite asbestos, both of which are known contaminants of Johnson's Baby Powder and Shower to Shower, according to court papers.
Two weeks of daily price hikes have sent the average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline well over the $4 mark across the region, even in outlying areas where prices are usually cheaper.
The ordinance will take effect for all sit-down and fast-food restaurants – including small eateries, cafes and hole-in-the-wall counter joints.
Other bills also enhance protections for children at schools, hospitals.
The suspect was alleged to have killed a person in Carlsbad.
The West Covina Police Department was in pursuit of a narcotics suspect in a minivan.
Last weekend, a homeless man allegedly stabbed a 68-year-old man to death shortly before another homeless man stole an ambulance while paramedics tended to the victim.
After a rough start, Clayton Kershaw ended his final regular-season start at Dodger Stadium with a strikeout in the top of the 5th inning.
Other bills also enhance protections for children at schools, hospitals.
The suspect was alleged to have killed a person in Carlsbad.
The West Covina Police Department was in pursuit of a narcotics suspect in a minivan.
Last weekend, a homeless man allegedly stabbed a 68-year-old man to death shortly before another homeless man stole an ambulance while paramedics tended to the victim.
After a rough start, Clayton Kershaw ended his final regular-season start at Dodger Stadium with a strikeout in the top of the 5th inning.
The West Covina Police Department was in pursuit of a narcotics suspect in a minivan.
Last weekend, a homeless man allegedly stabbed a 68-year-old man to death shortly before another homeless man stole an ambulance while paramedics tended to the victim.
After a rough start, Clayton Kershaw ended his final regular-season start at Dodger Stadium with a strikeout in the top of the 5th inning.
The Los Angeles Police Department closed North Figueroa Street in Highland Park after a pedestrian died in a collision with a patrol car.
The LA Convention Center is slated to host several sporting events for the 2029 Olympic and Paralympic Games, including fencing, taekwondo, wrestling, and table tennis.
A Marine veteran has a reason to smile today after a Huntington Beach dentist stepped in to fix his broken tooth.
Two Orange County residents were arrested in Texas earlier this month as suspects in a homicide that took place in Anaheim in June, police said on Wednesday.
Jeffrey Ferguson shot and killed his wife, Sheryl, after a night of drinking and arguing at their Anaheim Hills home in 2023.
A mountain lion was struck and killed by a car on the Ortega Highway in Orange County, prompting wildlife experts to call for increased safety measures to keep Southern California animals safe.
The shooting happened outside of John Marshall Elementary School at around 12:45 p.m., according to the Anaheim Police Department.
Mudslides swept through the San Bernardino Mountains after the remnants of a tropical storm passed through.
The complaint says that the Inland Empire Health Plan, also known as IEHP, allegedly made false statements and retained overpayments.
An Ontario family is demanding action from city leaders due to the safety concerns stemming from an intersection near their home that has seen multiple crashes, including four in just a month's time.
An annual Riverside County celebration honoring Mexican culture has been canceled due to community concerns over ongoing immigration enforcement operations across Southern California.
Riverside County Sheriff's Department detectives are investigating a pair of different homicides that took place in Lake Elsinore and Wildomar over the weekend.
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.
Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon opened their late-night shows using a mix of humor, song and expressions of solidarity with suspended ABC host Jimmy Kimmel.
Lara Adekoya says her bakery is now paying $50 to $100 more per bag for premium ingredients imported from countries around the world.
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
Pictures show Robert Redford in classic films including "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "Three Days of the Condor."
One of Hollywood's leading actors, Robert Redford starred in such movies as "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "The Way We Were."
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a sweeping package of bills on Friday charting the state's continuing transition to green energy, which includes an extension of the state's landmark cap-and-trade program.
Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon opened their late-night shows using a mix of humor, song and expressions of solidarity with suspended ABC host Jimmy Kimmel.
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
Technology company Oracle is among a consortium of firms that would enable TikTok to continue operations in the U.S. if a framework deal is finalized, sources say.
President Trump announced Monday the U.S. military has carried out a second strike on alleged Venezuelan "narcoterrorists."
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.
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.
Riverside County health officials have issued a warning due to an increasing number of Valley Fever infections across the region.
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.
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.
Blake Snell struck out a season-high 12 over seven innings, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-0 on Wednesday night.
Son Heung-min secured his first MLS hat trick on a sliding finish in the 82nd minute and Los Angeles FC beat Real Salt Lake 4-1.
Brandon Woodruff pitched five solid innings, Sal Frelick hit a three-run homer and Blake Perkins tied a career high with five RBIs to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 9-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night.
After Shohei Ohtani pitched five hitless innings for the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Philadelphia Phillies' Rafael Marchán hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer off Blake Treinen with two outs in the ninth inning for a 9-6 win.
All-Star Freddy Peralta allowed two hits, struck out 10 and won his NL-leading 17th game, Christian Yelich hit his 29th homer and drove in three runs and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Los Angeles Angels 9-2 on Tuesday night.
Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon opened their late-night shows using a mix of humor, song and expressions of solidarity with suspended ABC host Jimmy Kimmel.
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
Pictures show Robert Redford in classic films including "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "Three Days of the Condor."
One of Hollywood's leading actors, Robert Redford starred in such movies as "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "The Way We Were."
Some of music's biggest names will hit the stage at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April 2026, including headliners Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Anyma and Karol G.
La Nena Cantina, open in Malibu and Hollywood, gives a modern spin to traditional Mexican flavors. Vicente Del Rio, CEO of La Nena Cantina, joins Rachel Kim and Kristine Lazar.
We’re headed to the OC to explore what’s new and exciting in Buena Park. Derrik Lang, Westways Senior Features Editor, joins KCAL News.
If you're looking for something to do on Saturday, the 16th Annual Homeboy 5K Run/Walk and Community Festival is showing off the strength of the LA community in Chinatown. Alys Martinez reports.
After a muggy and humid set of days, Southern California's weekend if shaping up to have some pleasant weather. Alex Biston reports.
The West Covina Police Department was in pursuit of a narcotics suspect in a minivan.
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.
