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Jerrid Joseph Powell, 33, was charged with the four killings that happened in the span of four days. If convicted, he faces life in prison without possibility of parole.
A hatchet-wielding man vandalized a handful of cars in Koreatown Monday afternoon.
Only one southbound lane is open at Carmenita Road exit on the 5 Freeway after a deadly crash Tuesday morning.
The faculty union at Cal Poly Pomona staged a one-day strike Monday, the first of several such actions this week at California State University schools statewide as the union negotiates a new labor contract.
The 15-year-old student was arrested after he allegedly brought a loaded firearm on campus on the Redondo Union High School campus on Monday. The incident was reported to school administrators by several students.
The lawyer representing the veterans said the more disabilities a wounded warrior has the less likely they are to get housing.
A 3.5-magnitude earthquake shook parts of Orange County Monday night.
Planned Parenthood filed a formal complaint against the city of Fontana for allegedly blocking abortion access, which recently became a right protected by the California Constitution.
Trevor Daniel Jacob, who staged a California plane crash to make a YouTube video of himself parachuting to safety was sentenced Monday to six months in federal prison for obstructing the investigation by destroying the wreckage, the U.S. Justice Department said Monday.
The lawyer representing the veterans said the more disabilities a wounded warrior has the less likely they are to get housing. KCAL News reporter Jeff Nguyen shows us why.
A 69-year-old was killed after a stabbing in East Hollywood.
Planned Parenthood filed a formal complaint against the city of Fontana for allegedly blocking abortion access, which recently became a right protected by the California Constitution.
In this episode of Look At This, Desmond Shaw flies us to the Ernest E. Debs Regional Park.
Seemingly trapped, the suspect switched gears and placed his car in reverse before swerving by officers at about 30 mph. Tom Wait reports.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts tells MLB Network that Mookie Betts is set to become the regular second baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2024.
Last season's Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Caleb Williams will not play for USC in the Holiday Bowl.
Quinton Byfield scored twice, Anze Kopitar became the franchise leader in assists, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-1.
After fighting to winning seasons, UCLA and USC will remain in SoCal for bowl season.
Matthew Stafford threw three touchdown passes, Puka Nacua became the first Rams rookie wide receiver to reach 1,000 yards in a season, and Los Angeles extended its winning streak to three games with a 36-19 victory over the Cleveland Browns.
Justin Herbert threw for 212 yards and set up a pair of Cameron Dicker field goals that were all the Los Angeles Chargers needed for their first shutout in six years, a 6-0 victory over the New England Patriots.
Michigan will face Alabama in the Rose Bowl and Washington will play Texas in the Sugar Bowl in the Jan. 1 CFP semifinals.
Anaheim rookie Leo Carlsson had a goal and an assist and added the shootout winner as the Ducks snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 4-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday night.
Anthony Davis had 27 points and 14 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat Houston 107-97 to keep the Rockets winless on the road.
A federal court ruling involving a controversial arrest within Moreno Valley Unified School District could lead to big changes in school policies nationwide.
Caltrans engineers warned the department about the possibility of fires raging under freeways if flammable materials were allowed to be stored there. However, it appears these guidelines may have been ignored.
A stabbing at an LAUSD school that went unreported for hours has raised concerns about student's safety.
A KCAL News investigation, which revealed dangerous and toxic conditions at several Metro stations across Los Angeles County, where potentially deadly traces of drugs were found left behind, has prompted the Metro board to pass a mandate requiring cleaning and disinfecting to promote the safety of travelers. David Goldstein reports.
Jerrid Joseph Powell, 33, was charged with the four killings that happened in the span of four days. If convicted, he faces life in prison without possibility of parole.
A hatchet-wielding man vandalized a handful of cars in Koreatown Monday afternoon.
Only one southbound lane is open at Carmenita Road exit on the 5 Freeway after a deadly crash Tuesday morning.
The faculty union at Cal Poly Pomona staged a one-day strike Monday, the first of several such actions this week at California State University schools statewide as the union negotiates a new labor contract.
The 15-year-old student was arrested after he allegedly brought a loaded firearm on campus on the Redondo Union High School campus on Monday. The incident was reported to school administrators by several students.
Only one southbound lane is open at Carmenita Road exit on the 5 Freeway after a deadly crash Tuesday morning.
The lawyer representing the veterans said the more disabilities a wounded warrior has the less likely they are to get housing.
Trevor Daniel Jacob, who staged a California plane crash to make a YouTube video of himself parachuting to safety was sentenced Monday to six months in federal prison for obstructing the investigation by destroying the wreckage, the U.S. Justice Department said Monday.
The Los Angeles Police Department was in pursuit of a stolen truck in Downtown LA.
Anthony Mercy, 59, was found dead in the 1900 block of Long Beach Boulevard on Wednesday afternoon. Investigators have ruled the case a homicide after learning that Mercy may have been involved in an altercation in the moments prior to his death.
A 3.5-magnitude earthquake shook parts of Orange County Monday night.
Hidden Air Tags helped investigators track down a plant thief accused of stealing $8,000 worth of items.
Chance Brannon, a former Camp Pendleton Marine, has pleaded guilty to federal charges for his role in a firebombing attack on a Planned Parenthood clinic in Costa Mesa in 2022 as well as planning an attack on Dodger Stadium.
Newport Beach police Sgt. Steve Oberon said they are "actively seeking additional information related to these allegations and pursuing all leads and evidence to obtain the facts of the case."
A Westminster mother is accused of drowning her 9-year-old daughter in a bathtub. Prosecutors said the girl used a wheelchair and could not speak.
Planned Parenthood filed a formal complaint against the city of Fontana for allegedly blocking abortion access, which recently became a right protected by the California Constitution.
An armed suspect died of an allegedly self-inflicted gunshot wound after a standoff with deputies in Wildomar on Sunday.
According to investigators, two victims were followed from a motorsports store after they purchased two NOS tanks. After arriving at their location, they were approached by two suspects armed with a pistol who stole the tanks and fled from the area.
Investigators say that shots were fired after an altercation between three people over an apparent road rage incident in downtown Riverside on Nov. 25.
A San Bernardino County Sheriff's sergeant was airlifted to the hospital after killing a suspect during a gas station shootout.
A federal court ruling involving a controversial arrest within Moreno Valley Unified School District could lead to big changes in school policies nationwide.
Caltrans engineers warned the department about the possibility of fires raging under freeways if flammable materials were allowed to be stored there. However, it appears these guidelines may have been ignored.
A stabbing at an LAUSD school that went unreported for hours has raised concerns about student's safety.
A KCAL News investigation, which revealed dangerous and toxic conditions at several Metro stations across Los Angeles County, where potentially deadly traces of drugs were found left behind, has prompted the Metro board to pass a mandate requiring cleaning and disinfecting to promote the safety of travelers. David Goldstein reports.
KCAL News senior reporter Ross Palombo shows how race, ethnicity and wealth affect the quality of schools in California.
It beat out words such as prompt, situationship and Swiftie. Here's what rizz means.
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum had struggled with name recognition and did not qualify for the third GOP debate last month.
Manuel Rocha, who served as U.S. ambassador to Bolivia, has been arrested in a long-running FBI investigation. He is accused of serving as an agent of Cuba.
Alaska Airlines has reached a deal to buy Hawaiian Airlines, the companies announced Sunday. The airlines said the move will unlock more travel destinations for flyers.
Israel pounded targets in the southern Gaza Strip, intensifying a renewed offensive after a weeklong truce with Hamas and giving rise to renewed concerns about civilian casualties.
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum had struggled with name recognition and did not qualify for the third GOP debate last month.
Mayor Karen Bass announced her plans to criss-cross Los Angeles ahead of the first anniversary of her inauguration on Dec. 11, highlighting work on homelessness, safety, business, climate and city services.
Manuel Rocha, who served as U.S. ambassador to Bolivia, has been arrested in a long-running FBI investigation. He is accused of serving as an agent of Cuba.
Israel dismissed warnings leading up to the terrorist attack, Rep. Mike Turner, the chair of the House Intelligence Committee, said.
Sandra Day O'Connor was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court by President Ronald Reagan in 1981, and she retired in 2006.
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.
Choosing random numbers increases your chances of not having to split the prize money should you win.
A new online bank is catering to seniors and advertising an advance on monthly Social Security payments, without any extra fees or charges. Kristine Lazar takes a look.
The Biden Administration wants to trash so-called "junk fees," and has spent the past year slowly chipping away at them. But will the president's efforts really help consumers? On Your Side's Kristine Lazar takes a look.
A federal rule taking effect Jan. 1 was intended to stop abuses by pharmacy benefit managers, but some pharmacists say it's making things worse.
Three different dog food brands have been recalled in recent week because of bacteria that can sicken pets and humans who handle the food.
The social media company has hidden the dangers of its platforms from the public with profit in mind, dozens of attorneys general allege.
On Saturday Gov. Newsom announced the approval of Senate Bill 770, introduced by Sen. Scott Wiener (D-SF) which advances steps toward securing universal health coverage in California.
Union coalition that led three-day walkout says employees may strike again unless health care giant addresses their concerns.
Seidler, who grew up around the game as a third-generation member of the O'Malley family that used to own the Dodgers, died on Tuesday, the Padres announced. He was 63.
Board members from Hollywood's actors union have voted to approve the deal with studios that ended their strike after nearly four months.
Utah has become the latest state to sue TikTok, alleging the social media company is "baiting" children into addictive and unhealthy habits.
The numbers have been drawn for an estimated $1.55 billion Powerball jackpot that ranks as the world's fourth-largest lottery prize.
A bill to allow Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes in California has been vetoed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, according to Assemblymember Matt Haney, who authored the legislation.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts tells MLB Network that Mookie Betts is set to become the regular second baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2024.
Last season's Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Caleb Williams will not play for USC in the Holiday Bowl.
Quinton Byfield scored twice, Anze Kopitar became the franchise leader in assists, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-1.
After fighting to winning seasons, UCLA and USC will remain in SoCal for bowl season.
Matthew Stafford threw three touchdown passes, Puka Nacua became the first Rams rookie wide receiver to reach 1,000 yards in a season, and Los Angeles extended its winning streak to three games with a 36-19 victory over the Cleveland Browns.
Trevor Daniel Jacob, who staged a California plane crash to make a YouTube video of himself parachuting to safety was sentenced Monday to six months in federal prison for obstructing the investigation by destroying the wreckage, the U.S. Justice Department said Monday.
Beyoncé ruled the box office this weekend with $21 million in North American ticket sales, according to estimates from AMC Theatres Sunday.
A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was unveiled Friday honoring Macaulay Culkin for a 40-year acting career, highlighted by "Home Alone."
Singer-songwriter Shane MacGowan, the longtime front-man of The Pogues, died at the age of 65 surrounded by loved ones in Ireland, his family said.
Taylor Swift was the most-streamed artist globally in 2023, according to Spotify Wrapped. Here's how you can find who you spent the most time with this year.
The lawyer representing the veterans said the more disabilities a wounded warrior has the less likely they are to get housing. KCAL News reporter Jeff Nguyen shows us why.
A 69-year-old was killed after a stabbing in East Hollywood.
Planned Parenthood filed a formal complaint against the city of Fontana for allegedly blocking abortion access, which recently became a right protected by the California Constitution.
In this episode of Look At This, Desmond Shaw flies us to the Ernest E. Debs Regional Park.
Seemingly trapped, the suspect switched gears and placed his car in reverse before swerving by officers at about 30 mph. Tom Wait reports.
Here are the roads closed for the Hollywood Christmas Parade
Although damage was minimal, some residents woke up Monday to flooded streets, fallen trees and other issues
Tropical Storm Hilary, which started the weekend as a Category 4 hurricane, has quickly moved up the coast of Southern California, bringing heavy rain, flooding and strong winds to the area. Here's a look at some photos from the notable weather event.
Thousands descended on Huntington Beach to watch their favorite surfers compete in the Wallex US Of Surfing, July 29 - Aug 6. Check out some photos from the first couple of days of the competition
Shots from the LPGA Tour's JM Eagle LA Championship at the Wilshire Country Club in Palos Verdes.