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Break open the brie, pop open the apricot preserves and pour a glass of sparkling cider at one of Orange County's beautiful parks this summer. Instead of following routine the next time hunger strikes, throw a blanket in the car and think of OC's 27,000 acres of open space lands as your dining canvas. Start at the county's best spots for a picnic.
Franc Cano, 27, and Steven Dean Gordon, 45, are both charged with four counts of murder and rape stemming from the deaths of four women last fall and earlier this year.
Authorities have issued a smoke advisory for portions of Riverside and Orange counties as winds push smoke into the area from multiple fires burning in San Diego County.
The South Coast Air Quality Management District Friday issued a smoke advisory for all of Orange County and portions of Los Angeles and Riverside counties.
A man allegedly took a machete to his roommate Wednesday in Orange County. authorities reported.
Cash is no longer king — at least on Orange County toll roads.
The so-called Laura's Law passed in 2002 but the state left it to individual counties to decide whether to adopt it.
Orange County sheriff's investigators are seeking the public's help in finding a 41-year-old Rossmoor man.
Authorities say a man was killed and two passengers were injured when the car they were traveling in collided into a tree in Huntington Beach.
Firefighters Friday were battling a vegetation fire in Orange County.
Fire agencies around the Southland urged residents to be prepared for the possibility of wildfires.
The car, California license plate # 5ULA168, may yield evidence that helps detectives crack the case.
Lob City should consider taking its high-flying act down south, according to a state Assembly candidate.
A homicide investigation was underway Monday after a man was found dead inside his Mission Viejo apartment over the weekend.
"I just want to tell the family, the Botello family, how really sorry I am," Villalobos said,
A red flag warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for much of the Southland, which has been hit with strong winds and high temperatures.
Vets at Yorba Regional Animal Hospital performed several surgeries on the 7-year-old German Shepherd after he was critically injured in the line of duty last month.
Strong winds and high temperatures in the Southland over the next few days has prompted a fire danger warning.
One person was killed and six others were hurt Friday after an SUV slammed into a group of people outside an ice cream shop in Buena Park.
Five people were hurt Wednesday in a two-car collision in Orange.
The California Supreme Court has declined to review a lower court's ruling striking down strict sex offender restrictions in Orange County.
A $430 million railway system intended to haul garbage to a desert landfill is at a standstill because Los Angeles County sanitation officials say it's cheaper to use local dumps.
An Orange County man accused of hiring hit men to murder his wife so he could avoid a costly divorce has been convicted of murder.
A Social Security Administration office in Orange County mistakenly declared a Fountain Valley woman dead.
A Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy and her yellow lab have returned to Southern California after an unprecedented recovery mission in Washington state.
One person died after being struck by an Orange County Sheriff's Department vehicle.
Video shows the intense moments the altercation takes place in front of dozens of players and their supporters at a tournament being held on Rosemead Park Fields over the weekend.
Delta Air Lines agreed to pay a nearly $79 million settlement after their pilots dumped jet fuel on LA neighborhoods in 2020.
22 major productions have committed to filming in California after state officials expanded the tax credit program to $750 million two months ago.
Adolis García, Joc Pederson and Kyle Higashioka each hit a three-run homer, Corey Seager went deep a team-leading 21st time and the Texas Rangers blew out the Los Angeles Angels 20-3.
Emmanuel's parents, Rebecca and Jake Haro, were each formally charged with murder on Tuesday.
One person died after being struck by an Orange County Sheriff's Department vehicle.
Two young children were killed and 17 others were injured in a shooting during a Catholic Mass packed with young students in south Minneapolis Wednesday morning. The shooter is also dead.
Video shows the intense moments the altercation takes place in front of dozens of players and their supporters at a tournament being held on Rosemead Park Fields over the weekend.
Delta Air Lines agreed to pay a nearly $79 million settlement after their pilots dumped jet fuel on LA neighborhoods in 2020.
Video shows the intense moments the altercation takes place in front of dozens of players and their supporters at a tournament being held on Rosemead Park Fields over the weekend.
Delta Air Lines agreed to pay a nearly $79 million settlement after their pilots dumped jet fuel on LA neighborhoods in 2020.
22 major productions have committed to filming in California after state officials expanded the tax credit program to $750 million two months ago.
Torrance police also arrested the Inglewood man for an armed robbery in Joshua Tree.
Police said the suspect fired the shotgun while officers were chasing him through Huntington Beach.
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.
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.
The family was last seen on Aug. 6 in east Hemet, 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.
Detectives used cadaver dogs to search the sprawling wilderness off the side of the 60 Freeway in Moreno Valley. They had the boy's father, Jake Haro, with them as they searched.
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.
Saturday's Powerball jackpot has an estimated cash value of $428.9 million.
Court documents allege ChatGPT encouraged a 16-year-old boy to plan a "beautiful suicide" and keep it a secret from his loved ones.
Investigators are examining the videos and writings of the shooter who fired through the windows of Annunciation Catholic Church, killing two children and wounding 17 people.
Last week, Cracker Barrel announced that it was changing its logo to remove the image of a man sitting in a chair leaning against a barrel, and replacing it with a logo that only featured the chain's name.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says California, Washington and New Mexico could lose millions of dollars of federal funding if they continue failing to enforce English language requirements for truckers.
The California Supreme Court has denied an emergency petition filed by state Republicans that would have blocked a November special election over Gov. Gavin Newsom's redistricting plan.
They accuse Texas legislative leaders of engaging in gerrymandering to prevent Black voters from electing candidates of their choice.
A Dallas man was arrested for allegedly approaching an ICE facility and claiming he had a bomb, a senior Homeland Security official tells CBS News.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says California, Washington and New Mexico could lose millions of dollars of federal funding if they continue failing to enforce English language requirements for truckers.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's redistricting plan is facing more legal pushback as state Republicans filed another emergency petition to block a November special election on the proposal.
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.
Video shows the intense moments the altercation takes place in front of dozens of players and their supporters at a tournament being held on Rosemead Park Fields over the weekend.
Adolis García, Joc Pederson and Kyle Higashioka each hit a three-run homer, Corey Seager went deep a team-leading 21st time and the Texas Rangers blew out the Los Angeles Angels 20-3.
Shohei Ohtani struck out a season-high nine in five innings for his first victory for the Dodgers as Los Angeles beat Cincinnati 5-1 on Wednesday night to become the first team to sweep the Reds this season.
The LA28 Olympics committee is seeking to relocate diving events from Exposition Park to Pasadena, a move that was unanimously approved by a Los Angeles City Council committee on Wednesday.
Clayton Kershaw pitched five innings of one-run ball and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Cincinnati Reds 6-3 on Tuesday night for their third straight win.
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.
Tennis legend Serena Williams is sharing her journey with weight loss drugs, saying she's lost 31 pounds in 8 months using GLP-1s.
Thursday morning will start off cloudy across Southern California as remnants of tropical storm Juliette remain over parts of San Diego. Parts of Orange County and the Inland Empire could experience some rain.
A pedestrian was struck an killed by an Orange County Sheriff's Department patrol vehicle in Orange on Wednesday night.
Desmond Shaw flies to Ventura to check out Olivas Adobe for tonight's Look At This!
Hunter Sowards reports from Rosemead, where a youth baseball coach and umpire were involved in a violent on-field brawl over the weekend. Now, both face charges for the incident, which happened in front of dozens of children and parents.
Delta Air Lines has agreed to pay a $79 million settlement to South Los Angeles residents after its pilots dumped jet fuel on neighborhoods more than five years ago. Laurie Perez 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.
