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James Anthony Lawlor is accused of trying to set a homeless couple's tent on fire earlier this month. His attorney insisted Lawlor is a "family man" who was concerned about homeless people living in his neighborhood.
About 305 homes near the freeway will be affected during construction because crews will need access to private property to build retaining walls.
James Anthony Lawlor was booked Thursday on suspicion of attempted murder, arson, assault and terrorist threats.
The ocean views and luxurious resorts in Orange County make it a perfect place to say "I do."
A second Orange County city has passed a citywide smoking ban.
Orange County is fast becoming a foodie's paradise with acclaimed restaurants and chefs pushing boundaries in cities from Costa Mesa to Santa Ana.
Check out the best of Orange County's farmers markets every day of the week.
Detectives said a conversation on Snapchat led the 19-year-old victim to meet up with 20-year-old Woodward at a Lake Forest park over a week ago.
These essential routes will most certainly allow you to get in touch with OC in a unique, refreshingly rustic way.
Spring weather in Orange County is sunny and warm, and these nearby lakes offer the perfect place to relax and have fun on the water.
A crash on the slippery 5 Freeway in front of a Metro bus in Anaheim caused the driver to swerve into a light pole.
Blaze Bernstein returned home to Foothill Ranch from the University of Pennsylvania for winter break but went missing after a friend reportedly picked him up Tuesday night.
Blaze Bernstein's parents say a friend picked him up after 11 p.m. Tuesday and they drove to nearby Borrego Park.
Authorities will post notices Tuesday that the hundreds of people living in tents on the two-mile stretch near Angel Stadium will need to move.
From Laguna Beach to Long Beach, emergency rooms were struggling to cope with the increased cases of influenza and had gone into "diversion mode."
Valentine's Day is a day for romance, and few things are more romantic than sharing a wonderful dinner with that special someone.
Each year, many of us making resolutions to fulfill in the year ahead. But, there are many resolutions you can make to help make your community in O.C. a better place!
As KCAL9/CBS2's Stacey Butler reports, every Christmas for 35 years retired machinist Dominic Masdea has set up a Christmas village like no other in his Orange County home.
The male would allegedly distract the realtor and the other two, both females, would clean house. And not with detergent.
Get into the holiday spirit with plenty of terrific seasonal activities across Orange County this year!
A cybersecurity expert told CBS2 it can be easy for people to stalk others on social media if they're inadvertently sharing their location.
Snowball fights, building a snowman like Frosty and whooshing down a hill on a sled are quintessential wintertime activities.
Put the gym pass away, leave that yoga mat at home and grab those hiking shoes.
Orange County breweries are serving up special beers this winter for all to enjoy!
The FBI confirmed it that it searched former national security adviser John Bolton's house early Friday morning.
The shooting happened outside of a Shell station in the 9400 block of Washington Boulevard at Passons Boulevard, according to Los Angeles County deputies.
A panel denied Erik Menendez, Lyle's brother, parole after a 10-hour hearing on Thursday.
San Bernardino County deputies said the man allegedly kidnapped the girl and sexually assaulted her while holding her at gunpoint.
Pasadena police said the man started attacking people at the Rose Bowl because of a spilled drink.
A panel denied Erik Menendez, Lyle's brother, parole after a 10-hour hearing on Thursday.
The FBI confirmed it that it searched former national security adviser John Bolton's house early Friday morning.
California officials have denied Erik Menendez parole after he spent decades in prison for killing his parents in 1989.
The shooting happened outside of a Shell station in the 9400 block of Washington Boulevard at Passons Boulevard, according to Los Angeles County deputies.
San Bernardino County deputies said the man allegedly kidnapped the girl and sexually assaulted her while holding her at gunpoint.
The shooting happened outside of a Shell station in the 9400 block of Washington Boulevard at Passons Boulevard, according to Los Angeles County deputies.
A panel denied Erik Menendez, Lyle's brother, parole after a 10-hour hearing on Thursday.
Pasadena police said the man started attacking people at the Rose Bowl because of a spilled drink.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department was in pursuit of a stolen vehicle in the Rio Hondo riverbed channel.
Around 5:50 a.m., LAPD officers responded to Ventura Boulevard and Vineland Avenue for a man walking in the street.
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.
Anaheim police have released images of a car they believe was involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash in early August as they continue searching for the suspect.
Police fatally shot a woman in South Gate on Monday afternoon, hours after she was allegedly involved in a shooting at a Huntington Beach business that left a man hospitalized.
San Bernardino County deputies said the man allegedly kidnapped the girl and sexually assaulted her while holding her at gunpoint.
The peak of a heat wave lingering over Southern California is expected on Thursday, which could bring record-breaking temperatures to some areas.
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.
As the search for missing seven-month-old Emmanuel Haro continues in San Bernardino County, with some fingers pointing towards his parents, the family's attorney is speaking out to shoot down speculation that they stopped cooperating with detectives.
Dozens of people gathered outside of the San Bernardino Police Department on Monday to denounce officers seen during an immigration operation over the weekend, which was
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.
The FBI confirmed it that it searched former national security adviser John Bolton's house early Friday morning.
Around 5:50 a.m., LAPD officers responded to Ventura Boulevard and Vineland Avenue for a man walking in the street.
President Trump visited a crowd of federal law enforcement officers in Washington, D.C., on Thursday.
Cracker Barrel stock plunged as much as 15% after the restaurant chain released a new logo that removes its long-time image of a man leaning against a barrel.
Dr. James Dobson founded the conservative ministry Focus on the Family in Colorado Springs and campaigned against abortion and gay rights.
The FBI confirmed it that it searched former national security adviser John Bolton's house early Friday morning.
President Trump visited a crowd of federal law enforcement officers in Washington, D.C., on Thursday.
A New York appellate court threw out the $527 million penalty in the civil fraud case against President Trump and others on Thursday, ruling that the fine was "excessive."
The new map would shift five of California's Republican House seats to be more favorable to Democrats in the 2026 midterm elections.
Republican state legislators have filed an emergency petition with the California Supreme Court to put a Democratic-led mid-decade redistricting effort on hold.
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.
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.
Dr. Timothy Johnson says that by cutting more than $1.8 billion in grants from the National Institutes of Health, the Trump administration risks destroying America's medical research infrastructure and prompting a "brain drain" of scientists to other countries.
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.
Freddie Freeman hit a two-run home on the sixth pitch of the game, Clayton Kershaw won his fourth straight start, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 9-5.
Hunter Goodman had three hits and three RBIs, Tanner Gordon gave up one run in six innings, and the MLB-worst Colorado Rockies roughed up Shohei Ohtani in his first pitching start at Coors Field in an 8-3 victory over the Dodgers.
Yusei Kikuchi threw seven strong innings, Luis Rengifo hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the eighth and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Cincinnati Reds 2-1 on Wednesday night.
Hunter Greene had 12 strikeouts in 6 1/3 innings, Noelvi Marte homered, doubled and drove in two runs, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-4.
Shohei Ohtani hit his 44th home run and Alex Call matched a career high with four hits as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 11-4.
Around 5:50 a.m., LAPD officers responded to Ventura Boulevard and Vineland Avenue for a man walking in the street.
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II."
Playboy will move its global headquarters from Los Angeles to Miami Beach and open a new club with a restaurant and members-only section.
Taylor Swift's upcoming album release and her love of all things orange isn't lost on her fans — or businesses clamoring for a piece of the action.
Iconic rapper Snoop Dogg will help represent Los Angeles as the Community Chairman for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Alex Biston walks us through the next steps of a sweltering heat event still lingering over most of Southern California.
The fire was contained nearly an hour after it first started, firefighters said.
For episode 19, Chris Hayre talks with professional boxer and self-described "GWOAT" (Greatest Woman of All-Time) Claressa Shields. She's a 2-Time Olympic Gold Medalist, a perfect 17-0 as a professional, and still has plenty more to prove! She talks about a potential super-fight with Laila Ali, overcoming the odds to become a 2-time Gold Medalist, what it's like having a movie about her & more!
San Bernardino County deputies said the man allegedly kidnapped the girl and sexually assaulted her while holding her at gunpoint.
Pasadena police arrested a Hawthorne man after he allegedly attacked three people during a Rüfüs Du Sol concert at the Rose Bowl last weekend.
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.