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CBS News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Coffee With KCAL initiative is making its way to Koreatown
Coffee With KCAL is heading to Koreatown for the next event. After the Eaton and Palisades wildfires, KCAL News was eager to hear from survivors and learn about the issues affecting them. The Coffee With KCAL initiative quickly expanded to include communities across Southern California. The goal of the events is to connect with residents and get information straight from the source. When: Wednesday, July 23, 2025, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Where: One: Scape Coffee Co., at 401 S. Vermont Ave. #6, Los Angeles, CA 90020 Even though the event will be held in Koreatown, everyone is welcome to join, share some stories and enjoy a cup of coffee (on KCAL!).
CBS News
7 days ago
- CBS News
Police pursuit in Orange County ends with violent crash, leaving 3 dead
At least three people died on Wednesday morning after a police pursuit in Orange County ended in a single-car crash. The crash was reported just before 3 a.m. Monday near Brookhurst Street on the northbound lanes of the 5 Freeway in Anaheim. The Anaheim Police Department confirmed that a suspect driver was wanted on suspicion of burglary, leading to the pursuit. At some point, the driver lost control and crashed on the right-hand side of the northbound lanes of the 5. Police said three people were pronounced dead at the scene. Their identities have not yet been revealed publicly. It's not yet clear if all three were involved in the alleged burglary. No other injuries were reported. No additional details on the nature of the pursuit were immediately made available. As of 6 a.m., only the carpool and left lanes were open on the northbound lanes in the Brookhurst and La Palma Avenue areas. KCAL News issued a Next Traffic Alert as backup extended to Lincoln Avenue. It's not yet clear when the lanes will reopen.
CBS News
15-07-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
All lanes of the eastbound 10 Freeway in Rialto closed for hazmat spill
All lanes of the eastbound 10 Freeway in Rialto are closed for a hazmat spill involving a big rig on Tuesday morning. A Sig Alert has been issued for all lanes before Riverside Avenue. KCAL News has also issued a Next Traffic Alert to warn drivers about a situation that might impact their commute. KCAL News Anchor Kalyna Astrinos recommends people use the eastbound 210, eastbound 60, or San Bernardino Avenue as alternate routes. It is unclear when the lanes will reopen.
CBS News
15-07-2025
- CBS News
Multiple lanes of the northbound 110 Freeway in Los Angeles closed after fatal crash
Multiple lanes of the northbound 110 Freeway are closed Tuesday morning after a fatal crash. The California Highway Patrol issued a Sig Alert north at Exposition Boulevard and traffic is backed up to Slauson Boulevard. Authorities say lanes will remain closed until further notice. Drivers are urged to use alternate routes while crews continue working to clear the roadway. KCAL News Anchor Kalyna Astrinos recommends taking the northbound 710, northbound 605, northbound 405, Figueroa Street, or Broadway.
CBS News
07-07-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Palisades Fire survivor still overcome by emotions 6 months after losing family home
It's been six months since the wildfires erupted across Los Angeles County. KCAL News has been committed to staying in touch with the people we met during those difficult times as they rebuild. A reporter met Pacific Palisades resident Rob Hoover on Jan. 8 while his 3-bedroom home on Jacon Way was still burning. "I don't understand how this could happen here," Hoover said at the time. He was visibly shaken, after spending hours biking up the hill, praying he'd find an heirloom or anything to take back to his daughter. "All of her stuff from when she was born is just gone," he said as he watched his house still burning. "I came back to see if I can get a tool or something out of here, nothing." In the last six months, half his property has been cleared. Walking up to what was the front door, he took a moment to absorb it all, noticing the Christmas lights somehow survived, but nothing else. As Hoover walked around the empty lot six months later, the emotions were still heavy. Hoover knows the winds were strong and he knew the risks, but he still wonders why he didn't see any help. "Not one truck, not one fireman up my street and up Enchanted, not one," he said with anger in his voice. "I mean that's ridiculous. Come on." His temporary home is now a 40-minute drive south. It's a small furnished apartment, costing almost three times his monthly mortgage where his dog Oakley wasn't welcome. "Finding a place that accepts pets really narrows it down," he explained. Oakley is staying at Hoover's parents' home while they rebuild their lives. But he said their to-do list is seemingly endless. "Getting our lot cleared, getting it tested by the EPA, getting our mail forwarded, getting school figured out," Hoover said. On top of all of the other expenses and issues, he still has to pay property taxes and battle with his home insurance company. "The fact that we're getting nickel and dimed, it's unacceptable," he said. Hoover puts on a brave face for his now 13-year-old daughter who he said is taking the situation surprisingly well. Desperate to find a sense of normalcy, he searched for her very first stuffed animal. "We were actually looking for a stroller and I saw this and so I ended up buying for her and they don't make it anymore so I found it on eBay so that she could have something to remember," he said. Some days the reality is too hard to bear and it's difficult to look ahead into the future. Many of his neighbors have had to sell their land. Hoover hopes to rebuild one day but wonders if it's even worth it. "Best case scenario we have to live somewhere else for four years then my daughter is out of high school so what's the point," Hoover said. If this calamity has taught him anything, he said it's to trust your gut, be proactive and love your family. "Go find everything that means something to you and make sure you know where it's at. If you can put it all together one place that's great, because when the time comes, and you have to leave and you don't have time to go and get the stuff you're going to regret it," he said. "Number two is take care of your children because this is really hard. It's hard on me and it's got to be hard on them.
