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The COVID crisis shut down the entire country including California, hitting downtowns nationwide including Los Angeles. Now new data is giving us a clearer picture of the past and a new view of how far we've come in L.A.'s "downtown rebound."
It's been seven years since California legalized marijuana for adults. But the state still has no legal limit on how much is too much before you get behind the wheel of a car.
There are new questions about the accuracy of this year's Los Angeles homeless count. It was just completed last month, but some volunteers are telling KCAL News about problems trying to report the numbers.
In a KCAL News investigation: What is owed, what employers are accused of doing, and how the state itself may have broken the law by letting this go on for far too long. Senior Reporter Ross Palombo has the shocking data and details.
More than a million dollars' worth of hand sanitizer purchased by the LAUSD to keep kids safe had to be disposed of because it's expiring. The issue was discovered by KCAL News Investigative Reporter David Goldstein.
In one school year, police arrested hundreds of elementary and middle school students in California. The state is above average when it comes to the chances of police arresting Black and Hispanic students, as well as students with disabilities.
In 2021, the California Department of Social Services paid roughly $92,000 in fraud claims. By that time in 2022, they had already paid almost $3.8 million.
Officials said the number of homeless in L.A. County was up just over 4% this year compared with double digits previously. The numbers seem to defy what we see on the streets — and even some unhoused are laughing at the results.
A CBS2 Investigation into some of Hollywood's biggest celebrities found many of them using more than their allotted amount of water and violating water district rules. In the two months since the investigation, have they gotten the message?
The charges stem from a "heated dispute" between a newly promoted LASD narcotics lieutenant and a woman at the famed Matsuhisa Restaurant in Beverly Hills.
CBS reported on the home back in November of last year, at which point publicly-funded cleanup crews cleared more than 20,000 pounds of trash from the yard. Now, more than a year later, and with no noticeable change in sight, LA County has taken matters into their own hands.
In 2021, there were 332 batteries, 75 aggravated assaults and 12 arsons on LAUSD campuses. Ross Palombo shows how staffing shortages are affecting safety at Los Angeles schools.
Drastic cuts made two years ago forced the Los Angeles school police to rethink their service model by removing permanently stationed officers from inside schools.
Despite the bans from the state and city officials, ghost guns have only exploded in popularity with police saying they've seen a 400% increase of these untraceable weapons on the streets. However, a new federal regulation has given officials a glimmer of hope in the fight against ghost guns.
The most common victims are low-wage workers - often women, immigrants, and people of color.
The three children shot and killed were each nine years old, and the three adults killed all worked at the school, police said.
An Orange County woman was rushed to the hospital after a group of middle schoolers threw a bucket over her head, causing her to fall inside a Tustin Target.
California lawmakers on Monday approved the nation's first penalty for price gouging at the pump, voting to give regulators the power to punish oil companies for profiting from the type of gas price spikes that plagued the nation's most populous state last summer.
A skydiver got hung up in high-tension power lines just south of his landing zone after making a drop over Lake Elsinore.
San Bernardino Fire said they responded to the cargo train derailment in a remote area of Kelso.
A skydiver got hung up in high-tension power lines just south of his landing zone after making a drop over Lake Elsinore.
San Bernardino Fire said they responded to the cargo train derailment in a remote area of Kelso.
More than 2 dozen Swifties filed a class action lawsuit over botched ticket sales.
Jasmine Viel explores an innovative workspace in Culver City for women of color to meet and share a sense of community, empowerment and entrepreneurship.
The controversial fence surrounding Echo Park Lake has been taken down.
An Orange County woman was rushed to the hospital after a group of middle schoolers threw a bucket over her head, causing her to fall inside a Tustin Target.
Mirelle Mateus, 24, was found dead inside of her apartment in the 1900 block of S. Union Street on March 17. investigators have arrested her ex-boyfriend Aaron Romo, 36, for murder.
A shorebird known as a killdeer landed on the school's football field and laid a handful of eggs on the artificial turf.
Adaeze Cadet, AIA, is design principal of the L.A. office of H.O.K., a global architectural and engineering firm. She shares her childhood passion for building with K'nex toys, and how visiting museums and open houses early on help set the stage for her success.
Several people were hospitalized after the explosion demolished the building.
Two Murrieta residents killed in a plane crash have been identified.
A helicopter crashed Friday around 12:40 p.m. in Riverside County at the base of hills in Lakeview, leaving two people dead.
The Yucaipa couple allegedly had their child in the car during many of the allegedly intentional collisions.
Lately, the CA-71 in Pomona has resembled a maze rather than an open road as potholes continue to pop up all over the freeway after a series of storms.
Several people were hospitalized after the explosion demolished the building.
The COVID crisis shut down the entire country including California, hitting downtowns nationwide including Los Angeles. Now new data is giving us a clearer picture of the past and a new view of how far we've come in L.A.'s "downtown rebound."
It's been seven years since California legalized marijuana for adults. But the state still has no legal limit on how much is too much before you get behind the wheel of a car.
There are new questions about the accuracy of this year's Los Angeles homeless count. It was just completed last month, but some volunteers are telling KCAL News about problems trying to report the numbers.
In a KCAL News investigation: What is owed, what employers are accused of doing, and how the state itself may have broken the law by letting this go on for far too long. Senior Reporter Ross Palombo has the shocking data and details.
More than a million dollars' worth of hand sanitizer purchased by the LAUSD to keep kids safe had to be disposed of because it's expiring. The issue was discovered by KCAL News Investigative Reporter David Goldstein.
The three children shot and killed were each nine years old, and the three adults killed all worked at the school, police said.
Grand jurors investigating the former president's role in a "hush money" payment met Monday and heard from Trump ally David Pecker, sources said.
Terry Sanderson, a retired optometrist, and Gwyneth Paltrow are suing each other over the 2016 incident.
"How anybody survived is unknown by me," said Rodney Porter, who lives 20 miles south of Rolling Fork, Mississippi, which was devastated by the tornado.
The Hotel Figueroa was completely financed and built by a trailblazing group of women in 1926, and its legacy lives on.
California lawmakers on Monday approved the nation's first penalty for price gouging at the pump, voting to give regulators the power to punish oil companies for profiting from the type of gas price spikes that plagued the nation's most populous state last summer.
Grand jurors investigating the former president's role in a "hush money" payment met Monday and heard from Trump ally David Pecker, sources said.
Tens of thousands of Israelis poured into the streets in protest after Netanyahu's announcement, blocking Tel Aviv's main artery.
The political world has been captivated by the possibility of an arrest in the Manhattan DA's investigation.
Sen. Mark Warner said on "Face the Nation" that the White House supports his bipartisan bill that seeks to give Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo the power to ban or force the sale of TikTok.
March is National Credit Education Month. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has the ABCs of credit and insider tips on how to boost your score.
The best travel gadgets can make your trips more organized, manageable, and unforgettable -- just better through and through. Tech expert Jessica Naziri has some of the best travel gadgets for every type of traveler and journey.
A commonly used artificial sweetener is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke, according to Cleveland Clinic research.
It's spring -- which means Spring Break -- which means travel time! Lifestyle expert and the "Go-To Girlfriend" Sadie Murray has some Spring Break beauty and style must-have items.
A nationwide shortage of medications used to treat ADHD is entering its sixth month with no end in sight. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has a look at the problem, and what could help end it.
A commonly used artificial sweetener is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke, according to Cleveland Clinic research.
A nationwide shortage of medications used to treat ADHD is entering its sixth month with no end in sight. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has a look at the problem, and what could help end it.
Soon, Californians may no longer be able to "taste the rainbow" if a proposed bill is enacted.
The CDC says three people have died, eight have lost their vision and four had an eyeball removed.
Researchers at the University of California San Diego's Simulation Training Center have developed a new app -- "Rescue Me CPR!" -- that people can use to help others experiencing cardiac emergencies.
A California appeals court has ruled companies like Uber and Lyft do not have to treat their drivers as employees.
Thirty-nine Regal movie theaters, including three in Los Angeles and Orange counties, will close as the chain's parent company goes through bankruptcy.
British fashion designer and style icon Vivienne Westwood has died aged 81, according to an official statement from her eponymous company.
St. Paul-based 3M announced Tuesday that the company will stop the manufacturing and use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances - also known as "forever chemicals" - by the end of 2025.
The Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday it will consider adopting stricter rules on locomotive emissions in response to concerns by California regulators.
For the first time, no team is seeded better than No. 4
LeBron James returned to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday after a monthlong injury absence but was held out of the starting lineup.
Brayden Schenn and Kasperi Kapanen had two goals and an assist apiece in the St. Louis Blues' 6-3 victory over the Anaheim Ducks.
Dénis Bouanga scored in the 84th minute to rally Los Angeles FC to a 2-1 victory over FC Dallas.
Trey Murphy III scored 32 points, Brandon Ingram had 32 points and 13 assists, and the New Orleans Pelicans never trailed in a 131-110 win over the Los Angeles Clippers.
Majors' criminal defense lawyer said he is "completely innocent and provably the victim of an altercation with a woman he knows."
"We are all totally bereft," Webber said in a statement.
The pair announced their impending divorce via an Instagram post.
Seven law enforcement officers have sued rap artist Afroman.
Months after their divorce was announced, Gisele Bündchen spoke with Vanity Fair about her marriage to now-retired NFL quarterback Tom Brady.
Imagine experiencing the most joyful moment of your life just days after losing the ability to smile. In today's Mental Health Monday segment, a new mom shares her journey of coping with facial paralysis and how she found support when she needed it most. Pat Harvey reports.
An Orange County woman was rushed to the hospital after a group of middle schoolers threw a bucket over her head, causing her to fall inside a Tustin Target. Michele Gile reports.
After nearly two years, the controversial fence surrounding Echo Park Lake has been taken down. Jeff Nguyen reports.
A small mudslide hit a house in Pacific Palisades Sunday night, displacing a family of eight -- four adults and four children -- said Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Nicholas Prange.
Crews responded to a derailed train in a remote area of Kelso, which is located in the Mojave National Preserve.
Check out this behind-the-scenes look ahead of the 2023 Oscars at the Dolby Theatre.
A series of shots from the first day of the Genesis Invitational professional golf tournament at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades.
A look at some of Sunday's most memorable moments from music's biggest night at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards.
The Grammys will be broadcast live from Los Angeles, starting at 8 p.m. ET Sunday, on CBS television stations and will stream live and on-demand on Paramount+.
The men and women killed during the tragic Monterey Park mass shooting left behind sons, daughters and friends, all of whom continue to grieve their loved ones.
