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When California polls open and close for 2024 Election Day
For voters who want to cast their ballot in person for the 2024 presidential election, here is when polling places open and close in California.
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Live updates as U.S. gets out to vote on Election Day 2024
Final polls before Election Day 2024 show Trump and Harris tied in key battleground states as Americans await results. See the latest updates and stream live coverage here.
What to know about local measures on the ballot in Los Angeles County
Several amendments and measures on the Nov. 5 ballot will affect how the city and county of Los Angeles operate. Here's what voters should know.
Los Angeles Metro offers free rides on Election Day
Metro will not collect fares from midnight to 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 5 on all Metro buses, trains, Metro Bike Share, and Metro Micro.
Measure A aims to help fund homeless services with an increased sales tax
Measure A, which is also known as the "Homelessness Services and Affordable Housing Ordinance," seeks to approve a half-cent sales tax that will allow local government to fund housing efforts for the county's homeless community.
Topanga Canyon will shut down to PCH amid high winds, wildfire weather
Topanga Canyon Boulevard will be shut down along a 15-mile stretch extending to where it meets the Pacific Coast Highway amid high winds and other weather conditions creating wildfire risks.
Fact checking Election Day 2024 claims
Throughout Election Day, the CBS News' Confirmed and investigative unit will be fact checking reports around the 2024 election, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has surgery to repair labrum tear in shoulder after World Series injury
Shohei Ohtani had arthroscopic surgery on Tuesday to repair a labrum tear in his left shoulder, following an injury the Los Angeles Dodgers star suffered during Game 2 of the World Series on Oct. 26.
Measure G would nearly double the size of the LA County Board of Supervisors
Los Angeles County voters are weighing whether to approve Measure G, an amendment that would change the makeup of the Board of Supervisors by nearly doubling its five seats to nine
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Ahead of Proposition 36 vote, state data show California is not tracking retail theft suspects after arrests
No one — not the Governor's Office, the CHP task force, nor the attorney general — can tell us how many of the people arrested by California's Organized Retail Crime Task Force were sentenced, let alone how many went to jail, received treatment, or re-offended.
Prop 36 supporters say it will combat California's retail theft. Here's what to know.
CBS News California examined retail theft rates in California and whether the high-profile Proposition 36 would help combat those crimes.
Fact-checking claims about California's Proposition 36: What it means for drug arrests
CBS News California takes a closer look at the drug component of the high-profile Proposition 36 to fact-check claims about the ballot measure from supporters and opponents.
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LA Metro unveils pilot metal detector program amid crime concerns
After a surge in Metro crime, Chair Janice Hahn rode the rails and buses with Senior Reporter Ross Palombo to discuss solutions. Now, one of those potential solutions is being tested at Union Station in Downtown LA.
Major Los Angeles County gun policy changes after KCAL investigation
A 2-year KCAL investigation now getting results after Senior Reporter Ross Palombo uncovered problems with how police buy and sell guns.
National problem tracing guns
There were 212 homicides last year in Los Angeles County, many of them from shootings. Ross Palombo investigates how gun tracing could be a factor in why some cases go unsolved.
Metro System Violence
Following a deadly hijacking of a Metro bus, Ross Palombo digs through data about violence on the Metro system.
How the ATF's National Tracing Center helps police solve the Monterey Park mass shooting
While sometimes slow, the tracing system from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives played an instrumental role in helping law enforcement locate the man who opened fire inside a Monterey Park dance hall in 2022. Ross Palombo reports.
How a white truck helped arson investigators track down the man accused of starting the Line Fire
Ross Palombo shows how investigators arrested the man accused of starting the Line Fire after they spotted his white truck. Palombo also speaks to the man's family.
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Voters line up at Los Angeles County Registrar in Norwalk
KCAL News reporter Jasmine Viel heads to Norwalk to see how voting is going at the Los Angeles County Registrar.
Holiday entertaining and shopping with Dawn McCarthy
Lifestyle advisor Dawn McCarthy shares gifts holiday gift ideas and products for entertaining with ease.
Paul Deanno’s noon forecast | NEXT Weather
Wind gusts are expected to return Wednesday morning, making it the windiest day of 2024.
Election Day at SoFi Stadium, where today’s attraction is voting
Ballots can be cast at any vote center before 8 p.m. on Election Day, including at Inglewood’s SoFi Stadium.
Department of Veterans Affairs says they are helping more veterans as benefits increase
Denis McDonough, Veterans Affairs Secretary, said more veterans are getting their earned health care and benefits from the VA than ever before.
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Understanding Leukemia and Lymphoma: essential facts, prevention tips, and ways to get involved
September is Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month. Learn more about blood cancers below, including knowing your risk factors, resources for patients, prevention tips and how you can get Involved.
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Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has surgery to repair labrum tear in shoulder after World Series injury
Shohei Ohtani had arthroscopic surgery on Tuesday to repair a labrum tear in his left shoulder, following an injury the Los Angeles Dodgers star suffered during Game 2 of the World Series on Oct. 26.
Powell scores 23, Clippers rally from 26-point deficit to beat Spurs 113-104
Norman Powell scored 23 points, Amir Coffey added 21 and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied from an early 26-point deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 113-104 Monday night for their first win at Intuit Dome.
No. 22 UCLA routs Rider 85-50 in season opener behind Bilodeau's 18 points in Bruins debut
Tyler Bilodeau scored 18 points in his UCLA debut after transferring from Oregon State, and the 22nd-ranked Bruins routed Rider 85-50 in their season opener.
Chibuzo Agbo, Matt Knowling lead USC over Chattanooga 77-51 in Eric Musselman's debut for Trojans
Chibuzo Agbo had 14 points, reserve Matt Knowling scored 13 points and Southern Cal cruised to a 77-51 victory over Chattanooga in a season-opening victory for first-year coach Eric Musselman.
Lakers star Anthony Davis hurts left ankle in loss to Pistons, another blow for oft-injured center
Lakers star Anthony Davis injured his left ankle late in Los Angeles' 115-103 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Monday night.
Darcy Kuemper makes 16 saves for 32nd career shutout in the Kings' 3-0 victory over the Predators
Darcy Kuemper made 16 saves for his first shutout of the season and 32nd overall, helping the Los Angeles Kings beat the Nashville Predators 3-0 on Monday night.
Cunningham has 3rd career triple-double to help the Pistons beat the Lakers, 115-103
Cade Cunningham had 17 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists for his third career triple-double and the Detroit Pistons beat the Los Angeles Lakers 115-103 on Monday night.
Clayton Kershaw declines option, becoming free agent; Dodgers extend qualifying offer to Hernández
Three-time Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw has declined his $10 million player option for next season, electing to become a free agent.
Whitecaps ride Ryan Gauld, Yohei Takaoka, and two own goals to series-tying 3-0 victory over LAFC
Vancouver got an early goal from a red-hot Ryan Gauld and two own goals from Western Conference top seed LAFC, Yohei Takaoka posted his third clean sheet in five postseason starts, and the Whitecaps breezed to a 3-0 victory to even their best-of-three first-round series for the MLS Cup.
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When California polls open and close for 2024 Election Day
For voters who want to cast their ballot in person for the 2024 presidential election, here is when polling places open and close in California.
live updates
Live updates as U.S. gets out to vote on Election Day 2024
Final polls before Election Day 2024 show Trump and Harris tied in key battleground states as Americans await results. See the latest updates and stream live coverage here.
What to know about local measures on the ballot in Los Angeles County
Several amendments and measures on the Nov. 5 ballot will affect how the city and county of Los Angeles operate. Here's what voters should know.
Los Angeles Metro offers free rides on Election Day
Metro will not collect fares from midnight to 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 5 on all Metro buses, trains, Metro Bike Share, and Metro Micro.
Measure A aims to help fund homeless services with an increased sales tax
Measure A, which is also known as the "Homelessness Services and Affordable Housing Ordinance," seeks to approve a half-cent sales tax that will allow local government to fund housing efforts for the county's homeless community.
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Measure A aims to help fund homeless services with an increased sales tax
Measure A, which is also known as the "Homelessness Services and Affordable Housing Ordinance," seeks to approve a half-cent sales tax that will allow local government to fund housing efforts for the county's homeless community.
Topanga Canyon will shut down to PCH amid high winds, wildfire weather
Topanga Canyon Boulevard will be shut down along a 15-mile stretch extending to where it meets the Pacific Coast Highway amid high winds and other weather conditions creating wildfire risks.
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has surgery to repair labrum tear in shoulder after World Series injury
Shohei Ohtani had arthroscopic surgery on Tuesday to repair a labrum tear in his left shoulder, following an injury the Los Angeles Dodgers star suffered during Game 2 of the World Series on Oct. 26.
Measure G would nearly double the size of the LA County Board of Supervisors
Los Angeles County voters are weighing whether to approve Measure G, an amendment that would change the makeup of the Board of Supervisors by nearly doubling its five seats to nine
Santa Ana winds subside for Election Day, to pick up again Wednesday
Tuesday, a chilly morning leads to a warmer afternoon, with clear skies and dry conditions. Below-average temperatures will continue. In the Los Angeles and Orange County metro areas.
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Kroger to pay California up to $122 million for its role in the opioid epidemic
Kroger, the parent company of Ralphs, agreed to pay up to $122 to California to resolve allegations that it failed to adequately monitor opioids distributed by its pharmacies.
Anaheim police arrest 20-year-old for allegedly running over spectators at street takeover
Over the weekend, Anaheim police officers arrested a 20-year-old man who allegedly ran over two spectators at a street takeover a few days ago.
Thieves hit Garden Grove home on Halloween; take off with guns, hundreds of thousands in cash
Home security footage shows one of the burglars pushing a massive safe down the driveway of the family's home before it gets lifted into the trunk of a getaway vehicle.
Suspect crashes into two spectators during Anaheim street takeover
A reckless street takeover in Anaheim nearly took two lives as the driver of a block Dodger spun donuts in the middle of the intersection of State College Boulevard and Orangewood Avenue before dawn.
Orange County mayor pleads guilty to barred from office after falsifying election paperwork
Rancho Santa Margarita Mayor Carol Gamble pleaded guilty to falsifying nomination paperwork on Friday.
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Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park closing down after 9-year-old girl's death
Park owners say that they're closing down after getting hit with a lawsuit over the girl's death in June. Lawyers for the family say that no such suit exists.
Kroger to pay California up to $122 million for its role in the opioid epidemic
Kroger, the parent company of Ralphs, agreed to pay up to $122 to California to resolve allegations that it failed to adequately monitor opioids distributed by its pharmacies.
2 teenagers dead after grisly crash in Riverside
The crash happened at around 5:40 p.m. near the intersection of Wood Road and Van Buren Boulevard, according to the Riverside Police Department.
Riverside County neighborhood evacuated after propane leak from semi-truck
A Riverside County neighborhood was evacuated Saturday morning after a leak from a propane semi-truck
Police search for man who allegedly killed beloved bird in the San Bernardino Mountains
With sparkling water and mountain views, Lake Gregory is an oasis in the San Bernardino Mountains. However, some people in the community are outraged over what they're calling an attack on nature.
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How the ATF's gun tracing system helped police find the gunman in the Monterey Park mass shooting
While sometimes slow, the tracing system from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives played an instrumental role in helping law enforcement locate the man who opened fire inside a Monterey Park dance hall in 2022.
Metro System Violence
Following a deadly hijacking of a Metro bus, Ross Palombo digs through data about violence on the Metro system.
Metro data shows assaults have doubled compared to the same time last year
Ross Palombo goes over the crime statistics available for the Metro.
Connecting infamous crime gun involving Christopher Dorner
KCAL News investigates connection between Beverly Hills armed robbery and gun belonging to notorious police killer Christopher Dorner.
How a white truck helped arson investigators track down the man accused of starting the Line Fire
Ross Palombo shows how investigators arrested the man accused of starting the Line Fire after they spotted his white truck. Palombo also speaks to the man's family.
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Fact checking Election Day 2024 claims
Throughout Election Day, the CBS News' Confirmed and investigative unit will be fact checking reports around the 2024 election, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
California Senate race pits Democrat Adam Schiff against Republican Steve Garvey
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) is facing off with Republican former professional baseball player Steve Garvey in the race for the U.S. Senate seat long held by Sen. Dianne Feinstein.
Boeing machinists accept labor contract, ending 7-week strike
Boeing sweetened its offer to thousands of striking factory workers, leading machinists union to back the deal.
Music legend Quincy Jones dies at 91
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
Remains of California natives killed in Washington state naval training flight to return home
The remains of two aviators who died when their jet crashed during a training flight in Washington state last month will return home from Dover Air Force base in the coming days.
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Measure A aims to help fund homeless services with an increased sales tax
Measure A, which is also known as the "Homelessness Services and Affordable Housing Ordinance," seeks to approve a half-cent sales tax that will allow local government to fund housing efforts for the county's homeless community.
Fact checking Election Day 2024 claims
Throughout Election Day, the CBS News' Confirmed and investigative unit will be fact checking reports around the 2024 election, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
Measure G would nearly double the size of the LA County Board of Supervisors
Los Angeles County voters are weighing whether to approve Measure G, an amendment that would change the makeup of the Board of Supervisors by nearly doubling its five seats to nine
California Prop. 2 would allow the state to borrow $10 billion for public schools
California Proposition 2 asks voters to allow the state to borrow $10 billion to help fund upgrades, construction and renovation of public schools and community colleges.
California has 54 electoral votes. Here's how they're awarded
California has the most electoral votes of any state — 54. Here's how the Golden State will affect the Electoral College in upcoming presidential election.
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Safeway, Vons parent Albertsons to pay nearly $4M in CA overcharging lawsuit
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.
Judge blocks new California law cracking down on election deepfakes
A federal judge has blocked a new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes.
California driver's licenses / ID cars become available on Apple Wallet
Californians with iPhones and Apple Watches will now be able to store digital versions of their driver's licenses and identification cards on their devices, state officials announced.
Food4less workers overwhelmingly authorize strike after week of voting
The authorization comes after a week-long voting period for the more than 6,000 Food4Less workers represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers Local union.
Aldi recalls cream cheese spread sold in 28 states for possible salmonella contamination
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
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"Dawson's Creek" alum James Van Der Beek announces cancer diagnosis
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
11 residents infected with dengue after Los Angeles County detects two more cases
Public health officials have reported two more locally acquired cases of the mosquito borne illness dengue in Los Angeles County, bringing the total to 11 cases in recent weeks.
McDonald's to start selling Quarter Pounders again due to E. coli test results
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
McDonald's E. coli outbreak leads Burger King, others to pull onions from some menus
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
CDC: McDonald's Quarter Pounders linked to deadly E. coli outbreak
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
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Los Angeles County sues Pepsi and Coca-Cola over plastic bottles
Los Angeles County is taking on Pepsi and Coke for their role in plastic pollution.
Two more LA Times editorial board members resign after the paper withholds a Harris endorsement
Two more members of the Los Angeles Times editorial board have resigned after the newspaper's owner blocked its plan to endorse Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris for president.
Thousands of Kaiser Permanente mental health workers go on strike across Southern California
Thousands of mental health workers at Kaiser Permanente facilities spanning across Southern California went on strike on Monday, calling for increased pay and restored pension plans, amid other demands.
CVS workers strike at 7 Southern California stores for better pay and health care
Workers at seven CVS pharmacies in Southern California have gone on strike for better pay and health care and to protest what they say is bad-faith contract bargaining by the company.
Higher minimum wage goes into effect for California health care workers
Some of the lowest-paid health care workers in California will get a pay bump Wednesday under a state law gradually increasing their wages to at least $25 an hour.
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Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has surgery to repair labrum tear in shoulder after World Series injury
Shohei Ohtani had arthroscopic surgery on Tuesday to repair a labrum tear in his left shoulder, following an injury the Los Angeles Dodgers star suffered during Game 2 of the World Series on Oct. 26.
Powell scores 23, Clippers rally from 26-point deficit to beat Spurs 113-104
Norman Powell scored 23 points, Amir Coffey added 21 and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied from an early 26-point deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 113-104 Monday night for their first win at Intuit Dome.
No. 22 UCLA routs Rider 85-50 in season opener behind Bilodeau's 18 points in Bruins debut
Tyler Bilodeau scored 18 points in his UCLA debut after transferring from Oregon State, and the 22nd-ranked Bruins routed Rider 85-50 in their season opener.
Chibuzo Agbo, Matt Knowling lead USC over Chattanooga 77-51 in Eric Musselman's debut for Trojans
Chibuzo Agbo had 14 points, reserve Matt Knowling scored 13 points and Southern Cal cruised to a 77-51 victory over Chattanooga in a season-opening victory for first-year coach Eric Musselman.
Lakers star Anthony Davis hurts left ankle in loss to Pistons, another blow for oft-injured center
Lakers star Anthony Davis injured his left ankle late in Los Angeles' 115-103 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Monday night.
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Music legend Quincy Jones dies at 91
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
"Dawson's Creek" alum James Van Der Beek announces cancer diagnosis
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Dodgers' World Series-ending win averages 18.6 million; series averages 15.81 million for 5 games
The Dodgers' 7-6 victory over the Yankees in Game 5 for their eighth World Series title and second in five years averaged 18.6 million viewers on Fox, Fox Deportes and streaming, according to Nielsen.
Hip-hop producer Metro Boomin is accused of rape in lawsuit
A Los Angeles woman has filed a lawsuit alleging that Metro Boomin, a Grammy-nominated producer who has worked with some of the biggest names in hip-hop and R&B, raped her in 2016 and she became pregnant from the attack.
Teri Garr, actor known for "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie" roles, dies at 79
Teri Garr rose from being a background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star in such favorites as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie."
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Voters line up at Los Angeles County Registrar in Norwalk
KCAL News reporter Jasmine Viel heads to Norwalk to see how voting is going at the Los Angeles County Registrar.
Holiday entertaining and shopping with Dawn McCarthy
Lifestyle advisor Dawn McCarthy shares gifts holiday gift ideas and products for entertaining with ease.
Paul Deanno’s noon forecast | NEXT Weather
Wind gusts are expected to return Wednesday morning, making it the windiest day of 2024.
Election Day at SoFi Stadium, where today’s attraction is voting
Ballots can be cast at any vote center before 8 p.m. on Election Day, including at Inglewood’s SoFi Stadium.
Department of Veterans Affairs says they are helping more veterans as benefits increase
Denis McDonough, Veterans Affairs Secretary, said more veterans are getting their earned health care and benefits from the VA than ever before.
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LA Dodgers World Series Celebration
Los Angeles comes out to celebrate the Boys in Blue two days after winning the 2024 World Series.
The Los Angeles Dodgers: 2024 World Series in Pictures
The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions after defeating the New York Yankees in game 5.
Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series Champions
The Los Angeles Dodgers win the World Series in Game 5 in a 7-6 win over the New York Yankees
Bridge Fire grows in acreage, prompting evacuation warnings
The Bridge Fire in California's Angeles National Forest exploded to more than 34,000 acres Tuesday evening, prompting evacuations and road closures.
Airport Fire burns thens of thousands of acres in Orange County
The Airport Fire burning in eastern Orange County is one of three brush fires continuing to rage in Southern California as hot temperatures and dry conditions challenge firefighting crews.
