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The Russell Westbrook Why Not? Academy will be a middle and high school in South L.A.
"Everyone was panicking and running around. People didn't know if the gunman was inside or outside, or which way they were going. So everyone was just scared and just ducking."
The fire is believed to have been started by someone who was burning items in a barrel, which is an unpermitted burn.
The explosion, which apparently involved electrical equipment, was reported at about 9:15 a.m. at 360 S. Flower Street. Two men were taken to a hospital in critical condition, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Robert Stewart joined the LAPD in 1889 and served honorably, but lost his job in 1900 after being charged, tried, then acquitted of assaulting a 15-year-old girl. But even though he was ultimately found not guilty, the LAPD refused to rehire him.
Blake Leeper is an eight-time Paralympics competitor. In 2019, he was ranked the sixth fastest man in the world.
Burley Smith remembers Christmas Day 1950 at the height of the Korean war.
A second building was also damaged.
One school district in New Jersey will now require students to take African American history in order to graduate.
Researchers are developing a new, rapid COVID-19 test that connects to your smartphone to reveal results at home.
Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jaime Hernandez says Woods is just lucky to have survived the impact.
A longtime birdwatcher in Warren County says he had a "once-in-a-lifetime" bird sighting - a cardinal that is half male and half female.
Weiland was reinstated in January after being initially suspended. But after protest from teammates, he was officially dismissed.
The federal CARES Act did establish a provider relief fund worth more than $150 billion. But it's only for those who are uninsured.
Two men were fatally shot Wednesday night in the unincorporated community of Rowland Heights near the city of Industry.
Sponsored by KCAL News and California Highway Patrol, CHiPs for Kids is an annual tradition of holiday giving. At the Irvine Spectrum Center, CHP officers are getting into the spirit of the season and asking for help to make this year's event one for the books.
A new report by Consumer Watchdog details how companies charge different prices for the same item, using surveillance to watch customers' practices and adjust price gouging accordingly. Justin Kloczko, author of the report, explains his findings and what they mean for U.S. consumers.
With the CHiPs for Kids charity event in full swing, sponsored by California Highway Patrol and KCAL News, we're looking to reach another level in giving this holiday season. The goal is to get another 30,000 toys and CHP Officer Sergio Rivera breaks down how the toy drive has been going so far.
John Marconi, co-founder of the Marconi Automotive Museum in Tustin, brings a truckload of toys to the annual CHiPs for Kids charity event -- all funded by charity proceeds from the museum.
Rohit Chopra, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the lead federal watchdog for consumer protections, gives insight into what safeguards are out there for credit card users and what deceptive practices Americans can be at risk to.
LAUSD said that elevated levels of lead were found on two elementary school campuses
The $14.5 million Jeffrey Open Space Trail Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge is almost 1,200 feet long and 15 feet wide, spanning the I-5 Freeway.
"With profound sadness that we share that [Jackie] passed away in the early hours of this morning, following more than three weeks of intensive medical care," Ojai Raptor Center said.
A video shows the driver in the right lane crashing into the electric scooter rider before colliding with several parked cars.
Homeowners getting their insurance through the California FAIR Plan will soon be paying even more, but industry observers say it may be a good sign for the state's insurance market.
LAUSD said that elevated levels of lead were found on two elementary school campuses
The $14.5 million Jeffrey Open Space Trail Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge is almost 1,200 feet long and 15 feet wide, spanning the I-5 Freeway.
A video shows the driver in the right lane crashing into the electric scooter rider before colliding with several parked cars.
Residents said the coyote has become unafraid of people after one neighbor kept feeding it.
Verizon officials have announced a $25,000 reward program for information leading to the arrest and conviction of people who allegedly cut fiber lines and cut off service to thousands of Southern California customers in recent days.
The $14.5 million Jeffrey Open Space Trail Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge is almost 1,200 feet long and 15 feet wide, spanning the I-5 Freeway.
Santa Ana police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who crashed into a man on an e-bike late Monday night, leaving him hospitalized.
The Newport-Mesa Unified School District has a new policy this school year that bans kindergarten through 8th-grade students from riding e-bikes on school property and along the perimeter.
Metrolink has opted to suspend routes heading through Orange County this week due to an extended period of high tides that are expected to batter the Southern California coast.
The looming El Niño could bring one of the wettest winters on record to California, according to renowned climatologist Daniel Swain.
After more than 50 years, the victim of a cold case homicide investigation whose body was found in the remote Riverside County desert has finally been identified.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said the suspects got away after opening fire on an officer.
A deadly shooting suspect turned himself in to San Bernardino County authorities just hours after their investigation began in Hesperia on Friday.
Deputies say that the man pointed a firearm at them during the incident.
Deputies say that the 33-year-old man pointed a gun at another driver during a road rage incident in July.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks that are intended to gain compliance from combative individuals.
Pitching coach Mike Maddux, bullpen coach Dom Chiti and assistant pitching coach Darryl Scott have been fired by the Los Angeles Angels.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
No winning tickets were sold for Monday night's $905 million Powerball jackpot, so the estimated grand prize for Wednesday's drawing will be at least $1 billion, Powerball says.
The recalled products with jalapeño were distributed at national retailers, including Walmart, Target and Trader Joe's, in 26 states.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks that are intended to gain compliance from combative individuals.
Ahead of a flight from Turkey, President Trump secretly left Air Force One and was moved to another plane with the help of a catering truck, according to a source, as the U.S. grappled with a threat from Iran.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
In a narrow 50-49 vote, President Trump's former defense lawyer was confirmed as attorney general in a vote early Saturday.
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli hired former top aide Shawn Lewis to be a federal law enforcement liaison, though Lewis has three prior convictions for driving under the influence and a pending battery charge.
Homeowners getting their insurance through the California FAIR Plan will soon be paying even more, but industry observers say it may be a good sign for the state's insurance market.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Orange County Health Care Agency officials have confirmed the county's first human West Nile virus case of 2026, amid what some medical experts believe could be one of the worst mosquito seasons on record.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced the rollout of the state's new electric vehicle instant rebate program, touting it as part of an investment in the state's clean-vehicle future.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
Pitching coach Mike Maddux, bullpen coach Dom Chiti and assistant pitching coach Darryl Scott have been fired by the Los Angeles Angels.
Brandon Nimmo singled home the go-ahead run in the 10th inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-1 to snap a five-game road losing streak.
The Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat Kansas City 6-5 for only their second victory in 10 games.
Former NFL quarterback Derek Carr has joined UCLA's coaching staff as a special adviser to head coach Bob Chesney.
Congress is asking MLB to prohibit promotional deals with betting operators after Phillies star Bryce Harper was featured in a video for a FanDuel VIP reward customer.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday announced that nine new television productions would be awarded through the state's film and television tax credit program, which his office estimates will bring over $600 million in production spending.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
Some parts of the LA Jazz Festival were canceled just days before the citywide, two-week party was slated to begin, leaving performers and fans alike in the dark.
A performer will be living inside a billboard 30 feet above the Sunset Strip as Netflix promotes its new film "The Last House."
The Bob Baker Marionette Theater is releasing its first new show in four decades as the iconic team works to raise money and purchase its permanent home in Highland Park.
The watchdog's review warns the $4 billion federal funding loss now leaves the project needing billions in financing within 16 months, as the rail authority acknowledges for the first time that it still has no train contract.
Verizon officials have announced a $25,000 reward program for information leading to the arrest and conviction of people who allegedly cut fiber lines and cut off service to thousands of Southern California customers in recent days.
A very bold and brazen coyote is making its presence known in an Atwater Village neighborhood, sometimes seen chasing dogs, cats and even kids. Alys Martinez reports.
Two cabinet secretaries held a news conference announcing the end of federal funding for Los Angeles Homeless Services. Luzdelia Caballero reports.
Investigators are searching for the suspect who shot at an officer during a train burglary in San Bernardino County.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
