FDA panel votes against MDMA for PTSD, setting up hurdle to approval
FDA advisers cited a variety of concerns with the trials submitted by Lykos Therapeutics as part of the application.
FDA advisers cited a variety of concerns with the trials submitted by Lykos Therapeutics as part of the application.
According to public health officials, a sample drawn from a mosquito trap in the San Fernando Valley confirmed the presence of West Nile virus in mosquitoes in LA County.
Los Angeles County public health officials say that the person arrived on a Lufthansa Flight on Sunday
Because of their jobs, firefighters have a much higher risk of developing skin cancer, according to Dr. Steven Wang. That's why he's offering free screenings to current and retired firefighters.
Health authorities are watching for signs the virus might be starting to accelerate again after a springtime lull in COVID rates.
Public Health officials are offering free hepatitis A vaccines to people experiencing homelessness.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
Recall includes yogurt pretzels and other confections sold by retailers such as Dollar General, HyVee, Target and Walmart.
Around 1 in 5 retail milk samples had tested positive for the bird flu virus, but further tests show it was not infectious.
The California State Capitol Capitol doesn't generally work the way people think it does. We're following bills prompted by our reporting, to show you how things really work inside California's Capitol.
The California State Capitol Capitol doesn't generally work the way people think it does. We're following bills prompted by our reporting to show you how things really work inside California's Capitol.
Governor Gavin Newsom is seeking a bold new step to open California medical facilities to Arizona doctors for abortions on their patients after the state's Supreme Court upheld an 1864 abortion ban.
California law says genetic testing companies have to get your permission before they store, use or sell your DNA, but the state itself doesn't have to get your permission and has been storing DNA samples from every baby born there since the '80s. Lawmakers want to change that, but face an uphill battle.
Fentanyl test strips used to be illegal in California. Now, state law requires them on community and state college campuses and they're popping up everywhere from vending machines to bars. They're intended to help young people avoid fentanyl-laced counterfeit prescription pills and tainted recreational drugs. But as fentanyl test strips are normalized – from high school to college to bachelor parties – experts warn test strips alone can provide a false sense of security, and in some cases do more harm than good. We put fentanyl test strips to the test, and what we found could save someone you know.
Dr. Gary Gibbon is now cancer-free, six months after the first-ever lung-liver transplant on a cancer patient.
In this week's installment of Mental Health Monday, we take a look at the latest research into music therapy and how one artist is using it to cope with depression.
A new study looks at how much children worry and how the pandemic may have fueled their anxiety.
Young adults said that many of them are anxious about what the future holds especially when it comes to gun violence and homelessness.
Juan Fernandez highlights Jail Guitar Doors, an initiative that aims to provide musical instruments to inmates across the United States. Founded in part by Wayne Kramer, their goal is to lower prison violence, increase self esteem and gain life skills.
On this edition of Mental Health Monday, we show you how a pack of pups are bringing joy to people struggling with mobility challenges. For more information: www.easterseals.com and www.dreamfetchers.org
The 51st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards are here and we're taking you to the red carpet!
It's unclear how many people were wounded.
"We are extremely grateful for a pause in this strike so our students can complete their academic studies," Melissa Matella, UC associate vice president for Systemwide Labor Relations said.
Two deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department helped save a stranded motorist who had run out of gas, food and money.
Video appears to show two Burbank police officers dumping a man outside the field office of LA City Councilmember Paul Krekorian.
It's unclear how many people were wounded.
"We are extremely grateful for a pause in this strike so our students can complete their academic studies," Melissa Matella, UC associate vice president for Systemwide Labor Relations said.
Two deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department helped save a stranded motorist who had run out of gas, food and money.
Video appears to show two Burbank police officers dumping a man outside the field office of LA City Councilmember Paul Krekorian.
Bodycam footage showed El Monte police officers using a lifesaving device to rescue an 8-year-old boy from choking to death.
The Chino Hills City Council approved restricting trucks with more than four axles from traveling along Carbon Canyon Road, a narrow S-curved highway.
The first earthquake occurred at about 4:52 p.m., about 1.2 miles away from Newport Beach, and was about 7.64 miles deep, according to the United States Geological Survey.
Huntington Beach police named a person of interest in the killing of a woman, describing him as a man she dated.
Meteorologists recommended staying cool, hydrated and informed.
Ippei Mizuhara faces a maximum sentence of up to 30 years in federal prison.
Thousands of Temecula residents voted to decide the fate of Dr. Joseph Komrosky, the school district president facing recall over his controversial views on LGBTQ+ issues and parental rights.
LA City Council members denied a donation of two K-9s that were trained at Adlerhorst International in Jurupa Valley because it shares a name with Adolf Hitler's infamous bunker in the Bavarian Alps.
Meteorologists recommended staying cool, hydrated and informed.
Deputies say that Saturday's arrests stemmed from an incident that happened in Highland in May, when a mob of people at a street takeover were caught on camera as they kicked, punched and tried to rip a deputy out of his patrol car.
Dillion Jones, 20, was sentenced to federal prison and ordered to pay restitution after arranging a drug deal that ended up in a deadly shooting in July 2021.
After a two-year KCAL News Investigation uncovered serious concerns about police selling their old weapons, a new case study has brought a new light to where agencies buy their new guns.
Thousands of guns once owned by law enforcement have been found at crime scenes, including at incidents in Southern California, an in-depth investigation has revealed.
"No teacher should have to lie as part of their job". Ross Palombo talks to a teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School who says he was told to lie about class attendance, which is how the state calculates funding from your tax dollars.
The CDC recommends that at least 95% of students have the MMR vaccine in order to lower the risk of measles outbreaks at their school, but a recent KCAL News investigation shows that hundreds of SoCal schools are well below that number.
For months, migrants have arrived in Los Angeles on controversial buses chartered from Texas. With a lack of coordination from the Lone Star state, community groups stepped in to help bring things under control and helped hundreds across Southern California.
The FBI released 475 pages of documents related to the O.J. Simpson investigation for the 1994 double homicides of his former wife Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman.
Parton said the show will have "many original songs" and all the fan favorites are included in the score.
In the immediate lead-up to D-Day, naval codebreaker Jean Sims was one of the few who knew a major operation was coming.
In France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Allied forces' pivotal D-Day landings in Normandy, President Biden honors WWII troops who freed Europe from tyranny.
A growing number of retailers are considering equipping security and other employees with body cams in a bid to deter thefts.
President Biden had a beautiful and historic backdrop for his speech in France to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
In France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Allied forces' pivotal D-Day landings in Normandy, President Biden honors WWII troops who freed Europe from tyranny.
The move, which has drawn stark pushback from the left, allows authorities to more quickly reject and deport migrants who enter the country unlawfully by suspending the processing of asylum claims between official entry points along the southern border.
Charges were filed by the Wisconsin attorney general against three allies to former President Donald Trump related to alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
President Biden is taking executive action to authorize U.S. immigration officials to deport large numbers of migrants without processing their asylum claims.
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.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
When, who and how much to tip is becoming more of a question in consumers' minds.
One in four college students says they have credit card debt, according to a new survey by U.S. News and World Report. And with interest rates topping 20 percent, those students could be in debt for years. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has more on the biggest mistakes college students are making with their credit cards.
Fewer than a third of Americans have a will. Experts say that could lead to confusion and money loss when someone dies without one. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has expert tips on who needs a will and how to create one.
FDA advisers cited a variety of concerns with the trials submitted by Lykos Therapeutics as part of the application.
According to public health officials, a sample drawn from a mosquito trap in the San Fernando Valley confirmed the presence of West Nile virus in mosquitoes in LA County.
Los Angeles County public health officials say that the person arrived on a Lufthansa Flight on Sunday
Because of their jobs, firefighters have a much higher risk of developing skin cancer, according to Dr. Steven Wang. That's why he's offering free screenings to current and retired firefighters.
Health authorities are watching for signs the virus might be starting to accelerate again after a springtime lull in COVID rates.
A bill before California lawmakers would require new cars sold in the state in coming years to beep a warning whenever drivers exceed the speed limit by at least 10 mph.
Robotaxis are hitting the streets of Los Angeles.
Disney is seeking approval from local officials to expand its California theme park offerings over the next four decades.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
Southern California Edison will pay $80 million to settle claims on behalf of the U.S. Forest Service connected to a massive wildfire that destroyed more than a thousand homes and other structures in 2017.
Zach Neto had a tiebreaking two-run double in the seventh inning, and the Los Angeles Angels won their first home series of the season with a 4-2 victory over the San Diego Padres.
Rookie Jared Jones pitched six shutout innings and Jack Suwinski homered after being called up from the minor leagues as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 1-0.
Jo Adell doubled and scored the tiebreaking run on two flyouts in the eighth inning, sending the Los Angeles Angels to a 2-1 victory over the San Diego Padres on Monday night.
San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano, a former Pittsburgh Pirate, is permanently banned from the MLB for violating the league's gambling policy.
Allen was an offensive lineman in the NFL for 14 years, spending 12 of them with the Cowboys, from 1994 to 2005.
Parton said the show will have "many original songs" and all the fan favorites are included in the score.
Jennifer Lopez was set to embark on a 30+ city tour to promote her new album "This is Me…Now," which dropped in February.
The Framus Hootenanny 12-string acoustic guitar was used by the Beatles' John Lennon and George Harrison.
Rapper and singer Sean Kingston has agreed to return to from California to Florida, where he and his mother are charged with committing more than a million dollars in fraud.
Albert S. Ruddy, who won Oscars for "The Godfather" and "Million-Dollar Baby" and helped create TV's "Hogan's Heroes," died Saturday.
After the video surfaced, the Burbank Police Department said their officers found the man after people reported a naked individual sitting at a bus stop outside of the hospital. When officers arrived, they found the man lucid and communicative and offered him clothing, according to the department.
KCAL's Joy Benedict tries to determine why retailers scaled back Pride merchandise and what shoppers think about the changes.
Two deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department helped save a stranded motorist who had run out of gas, food and money.
Every graduate has a story about how they got their diplomas, but for Christopher Bryant, his journey to his associate degree was far from easy. Rina Nakano reports.
El Monte police officers used a lifesaving anti-choking device to clear the boy's airways after he choked on a piece of candy.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Shots from the second day of the JM Eagle LA Championship held at the Wilshire Country Club in the Palos Verdes Estates.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The Academy Awards will hand out filmmaking's top honor in 23 categories during the 2024 Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, starting at 7 p.m. Eastern, 4 p.m. PDT.
Shots from the PGA's Genesis Invitational golf tournament held at the Riviera Golf Club in the Pacific Palisades.