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The Lake Forest City Council on Tuesday will consider a repeal of an ordinance banning registered sex offenders from city parks after a scathing report from one city official.
Police are investigating multiple "acid bombs" that were placed outside an African American woman's home in Orange County on Sunday.
In this economy, it's not rare for families to struggle come the holiday season especially. Mark Whalen, senior vice president of Orange County Business Bank, recommends planning ahead and taking straightforward, logical financial steps to help you stick to your budget by avoiding overspending mistakes. Focus on strategic holiday shopping in Orange County, making a plan, spending less and thinking ahead, he said. The consensus from experts is to look at solid, realistic, constructive goals, and to assess your finances, take action and then be fluid in finding pragmatic solutions as circumstances evolve. Follow a few simple steps, and stop by these money-saving options for gifting without guilting yourself into overspending this holiday season.
The holidays are right around the corner, and Orange County knows how to ring in the season with spirit, entertainment, culture, music and even boat parades. These events will provide you and your loved ones with a mix of traditional, unique and just plain fun activities. No matter your age, the celebrations below promises to help put you in the holiday spirit.
The storm systems hitting California this weekend are expected to bring big swells to some Orange County beaches.
Sometimes its tough to find a place to spend your holiday time between the hustle of shopping and visiting family, all while trying to keep your sanity with some free time to blow off steam. The best way to do so is always live music, snagging a few hours of reprieve while being entertained by masters of their craft. Luckily, Orange County is brimming with concerts to attend before New Years Eve and these are this season's must sees.
If the thought of shopping for all of your loved ones, neighbors and acquaintances taxes your holiday spirit, get back in the groove. Instead of running from store to crowded store, running up another monstrous seasonal debt,make your gifts this year. Orange County has a number of quality, hands-on enterprises where you can flex your imagination while stretching your family's holiday budget. These are the best places to create your own Christmas gifts in Orange County.
The son of an Orange County sheriff's deputy spent Thanksgiving with his family more than a year after he was in a critical car accident.
The wait is over for some Black Friday shoppers who have been camped out for days outside of stores in Southern California.
This time of year many restaurants add pumpkin dishes to their menu celebrating the advent of Halloween and Thanksgiving. Most of these dishes are desserts made with pumpkin such as pies, cookies, cakes and even ice cream squares. But there are a few restaurants that add pumpkin to many of their main recepies and even to some of their ales. If you just can't get enough pumpkin, head out to the best restaurants serving pumpkin dishes in Orange County.
Hundreds of at-risk youth in Orange County have taken part in a challenge to win their families free turkey dinners for Thanksgiving.
Hundreds of counterfeit goods have been seized following a six-month crackdown on multiple retailers in Orange County, officials announced Friday.
A Southern California man has been convicted of breaking into homes of five girls and women and fondling them as they slept.
If you're over the collegiate concert scene and want to see a show with dinner instead, finding the right venue is key. Look no further, as Orange County boasts plenty of venues that offer both a great dining experience and splendid music for you and your loved ones to enjoy. From soul food and soul music to hard rock and barbecue there is something for just about everyone across this part of California.
A homeless man who tried to stick up a Southern California bank is getting what he really came for — not money, but a place to stay.
The holiday season has come to Southern California. It often does so before any dramatic change in the weather, so residents and traveling families enjoy a wealth of options for celebrating Thanksgiving in Orange County. Step outside the home and take advantage of the festivities, charity events and specialty fare that dots the land, beckoning locals and visitors alike.
An Orange County man has pleaded guilty to performing unlicensed dentistry, possessing dental drugs and collecting food stamps because he didn't report his dental income.
Police are on the hunt for 20-year-old twins they say have been involved in a series of ransack burglaries in Orange County.
Considered by some to be one of the biggest college party nights of the year, Black Wednesday is a night to celebrate vacation, holidays and not having to go to work the next day. Whether you're itching for a hangover that you're allowed to nurse with hearty Thanksgiving food, or just want to get close to the retail store you're staking out for Black Friday, use this guide to get the most holiday cheer that booze money can buy.
An Orange County man is prepared for just about anything, even the end of the world.
Let's say that not only do you not want to cook, but also you don't want to have a traditional American Thanksgiving dinner. The Clay Oven offers excellent Indian food. Just think. While everyone else is dining on the same old turkey and mashed potatoes, you could be enjoying delicious Tandoori dishes.
Orange County provides a remarkable set of museum gift shops. The best gift shops tend to perfect the art of placing an exclamation mark on the already joyful museum experience. Orange County contains countless multitudes of magnificent museum gift shops selling astounding art-related materials, excellent educational and historical tools, and spectacular science resources for both kids and adults. These are the five best local museum gift shops in Orange County.
A jury has convicted a soccer coach and martial arts instructor of several counts of molestation and sexual assault involving 10 boys and one girl in Orange County.
An agreement between the new owner and the labor union UNITE HERE Local 11 brings back the restaurant's workers, some of whom worked at The Pantry for more than 40 years.
LA County Sheriff Robert Luna, the son of immigrants, says the raids are impacting him personally and are "difficult to watch."
The man, Edwin Johnson of View Park, was arrested on suspicion of involuntary manslaughter and child neglect.
Morning drizzle was felt Wednesday in areas with heavy marine layers like the coasts and valleys.
Another vehicle not involved in the pursuit allegedly cut off the LAPD patrol unit, resulting in a crash.
An agreement between the new owner and the labor union UNITE HERE Local 11 brings back the restaurant's workers, some of whom worked at The Pantry for more than 40 years.
LA County Sheriff Robert Luna, the son of immigrants, says the raids are impacting him personally and are "difficult to watch."
The man, Edwin Johnson of View Park, was arrested on suspicion of involuntary manslaughter and child neglect.
Morning drizzle was felt Wednesday in areas with heavy marine layers like the coasts and valleys.
The cargo ship arrived at the Port of Long Beach from southern China.
An agreement between the new owner and the labor union UNITE HERE Local 11 brings back the restaurant's workers, some of whom worked at The Pantry for more than 40 years.
LA County Sheriff Robert Luna, the son of immigrants, says the raids are impacting him personally and are "difficult to watch."
Another vehicle not involved in the pursuit allegedly cut off the LAPD patrol unit, resulting in a crash.
The CHP said one person was killed after their car broke down and was hit by a white BMW just before 3:30 a.m.
Police said the chase began with a shooting in Boyle Heights.
The Orange County woman who faces a series of felonies for registering her dog to vote in 2021 and 2022 made her first court appearance on Tuesday, saying through her legal team that she did so to "expose flaws" in California's voting system.
Prosecutors say that the dog's vote was counted in the 2021 gubernatorial recall election but denied in the 2022 primary election.
A fiery three-car crash killed a person and injured three others, including a child.
An Alabama man claiming to be the "Angel of Death" allegedly said he was the "rider of the pale horse," a biblical excerpt referring to the apocalypse.
The Alabama man allegedly issued threats against St. Michael's Abbey in Silverado Canyon via email and in person.
Felony charges are expected to be filed against the suspect who allegedly assaulted a man and left him lying in a busy Temecula intersection, where he was fatally struck by a car over the weekend.
A proposed housing development on the shores of Big Bear Lake has been met with protest from community members and animal rights activists, as it could chase the region's iconic eagle family away.
California State Sen. Sabrina Cervantes filed a claim against Sacramento over her DUI arrest in May.
It happened a little after 10 a.m. Saturday morning near the intersection of Cherry Valley Boulevard and Roberts Street, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Deputies seized 815 marijuana plants from the illegal grow operation in unincorporated Lake Elsinore.
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.
Apple's annual technology showcase includes the iPhone 17, along with refreshed AirPods that can offer live translation.
The Supreme Court froze a lower court order that prevented immigration authorities from stopping people without reasonable suspicion that they are in the U.S. unlawfully.
Chagas disease is already endemic to 21 countries in the Americas, and growing evidence of the parasite is challenging the non-endemic label in the U.S., the CDC says.
Julie Allemand had a career-high 21 points, Rae Burrell scored 11 of her 13 in a 16-0 run to open the fourth quarter and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Dallas Wings 91-77 on Sunday to avoid elimination from playoff contention.
Matthew Stafford threw for 245 yards and a touchdown while becoming the 10th quarterback in NFL history with 60,000 yards in the air, and Braden Fiske recovered a fumble forced by Nate Landman with 1:43 to play in the Los Angeles Rams' 14-9 victory over the Houston Texans.
Santa Monica City Council members on Tuesday approved a declaration of fiscal distress, stating that the move is necessary to help address the financial struggles the city is facing.
The Orange County woman who faces a series of felonies for registering her dog to vote in 2021 and 2022 made her first court appearance on Tuesday, saying through her legal team that she did so to "expose flaws" in California's voting system.
Prosecutors said that the man left threats on his coworker's desk and nearby cubicles to instill fear in the victim.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered a pre-recorded State of the State address for a second consecutive year.
A nonpartisan event in Sacramento on Monday played host to many of the candidates vying to be the next governor of California.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Teoscar Hernández hit two home runs and Emmet Sheehan pitched seven splendid innings to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers past the Colorado Rockies 7-2.
Kyle Hendricks threw seven shutout innings, Chris Taylor and Yoán Moncada hit three-run homers, and the Los Angeles Angels scored all of their runs with two outs in a 12-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night.
Royce Lewis homered twice and drove in four runs as the Minnesota Twins beat the sloppy Los Angeles Angels 12-3.
Tyler Glasnow and Blake Treinen combined to pitch eight innings of no-hit ball for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
UCLA backup quarterback Pierce Clarkson was arrested on Friday for assault with a deadly weapon and his bail was set at $30,000.
Raymond Cruz, the actor known best for his role as Tuco Salamanca in the "Breaking Bad" television series, was arrested on Monday after he allegedly sprayed women with water from a hose outside of his Silver Lake home.
A jury has ruled in favor of Cardi B in a lawsuit where a security guard accused her of assault during the rapper's first pregnancy.
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.
Dr. Ashley Zucker, a Psychiatrist with Kaiser Permanente San Bernardino, talks about raising awareness of suicide: warning signs, talking about it, and reaching out.
Holocaust survivors connect and share their stories of longevity and resilience as they meet at Cafe Europa in Los Angeles, a program run by Jewish Family Service LA.
Lana Negrete, Mayor of Santa Monica, discusses factors that led to the fiscal distress declaration and how it can expedite the creation of new revenue streams.
Port of Long Beach officials call the crash of shipping containers from a cargo ship into the ocean a rare and dangerous accident.
A man was taken into custody under suspicion of DUI after a Van Nuys 3-way vehicle crash.
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.
