Michele Gile

Los Angeles

Reporter at KCBS-TV (Los Angeles, CA)

Reporter at KCAL-TV (Los Angeles, CA)

Orange County reporter #CBS2 & #KCAL9. In my 33rd year of SoCal storytelling- Mom #Bruin #Trojan, KKG Delta Tau, lover of people, happy hours, Husky 🏈& travel.

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Videos capture the return of Orange County mountain lion named "Newport"

2 days ago | cbsnews.com | Dean Fioresi |Michele Gile

Wildlife cameras have captured what appears to be the return of a mountain lion nicknamed "Newport," that was caught on camera creating chaos in Orange County three years ago. The big cat was spotted running through the parking lot of an Irvine shopping center, swimming in Lake Mission Viejo and sauntering through Newport Beach back in 2022. Since then, he hasn't really been spotted, at least not knowingly.
Dana Hills students mourn 16-year-old killed in crash near harbor

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Michele Gile

Dana Hills High School students mourn 16-year-old killed in crash near harbor Friends who loved Dana Hills High School sophomore Becca Cispedes brought flowers to her memorial after her truck hit a tree Tuesday morning. The 16-year-old was driving five other teenagers when the crash happened at around 11:45 a.m. near Island Way and Dana Point Harbor Drive, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Department.
High school senior struck and killed by alleged drunk driver with a suspended license in Manhattan Beach

1 week ago | kesq.com | Dean Fioresi |Michele Gile

By Dean Fioresi, Michele GileClick here for updates on this story MANHATTAN BEACH, California ( KCAL, KCBS) - A high school senior has been identified as the victim of a deadly crash in Manhattan Beach over the weekend, and police say that the driver was allegedly drunk.
Huntington Beach councilman's election signs with word "porn," outrages parents

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Michele Gile

Huntington Beach parents have flooded their local school board's voicemail after a councilman included the word "porn" in his campaign signs for the city's upcoming special election. "I have fielded no less than 200 calls and texts and messages from outraged parents," Ocean View School Board trustee Gina Clayton Tarvin said.
International visas for students at Orange County colleges revoked

4 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Michele Gile

Several international students attending college in Orange County had their visas revoked, according to UC Irvine, Cal State Fullerton and Chapman University. In the past month, the Trump administration has cracked down on foreign student visas, with the State Department canceling more than 300 visas.
California teenager recovering after sea lion attack

1 month ago | kcra.com | Dean Fioresi |Michele Gile

A 15-year-old Long Beach girl is still recovering from a sea lion attack that happened while she was swimming over the weekend. Phoebe Beltran was finishing a 1,000-yard swim on Sunday at Alamitos Beach when she felt a sudden pain in her arm, and a shadow beneath her. "I assume it's a shark, obviously. Worst thing that can happen in the ocean, and I'm thinking to myself, 'No, my arm would be off right now, but I still feel my fingers, I still feel my arm,'" Beltran said.
California teenager recovering after sea lion attack

1 month ago | channel3000.com | Dean Fioresi |Michele Gile

Click here for updates on this story LONG BEACH, California (KCAL, KCBS) -- A 15-year-old Long Beach girl is still recovering from a sea lion attack that happened while she was swimming over the weekend. Phoebe Beltran was finishing a 1,000-yard swim on Sunday at Alamitos Beach when she felt a sudden pain in her arm, and a shadow beneath her. "I assume it's a shark, obviously.
San Clemente surf shop sues Lady Gaga over "Mayhem" trademark

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Michele Gile

San Clemente's Lost Surfboards by Mayhem prides itself on being a niche brand. "We've been building Lost Mayhem boards here every day for almost 40 years now," founder Matt Biolos said. Biolos said his company's products and accessories cater to surfers, skaters, and snowboarders, which is why he's suing Lady Gaga for trademark infringement for naming her album and tour Mayhem. Gaga's logo for her new record has striking similarities to the Lost Surfboards trademarked logo.
Huntington Beach sued over Symphony of Flowers light show

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Michele Gile

A group of Huntington Beach residents hopes to stop a multimedia light and music show planned for Central Park. The lawsuit filed by Protect HB claims that city council members deliberately misled the public. "We are not happy about the idea that they want to close off several acres of the park for up to 6 months a year with unknown real damage that would happen if you build bleachers and walkways and temporary structures," Protect HB member Cathey Ryder said.
Cat stolen from heartbroken owner's Westminster driveway

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Michele Gile

An Orange County pet owner was left heartbroken after someone stole her 10-month-old cat from her Westminster driveway. "I feel a little scared that this person is out there stealing multiple cats, not just mine, and doing god knows what with them," Eva Corlew said. Corlew's Bengal Lynx named cluber disappeared last Friday night. When she checked her security cameras, she saw that a man grabbed the friendly cat by the harness and carried it into a white truck.