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So far this month, at least 118 all-time heat records have been set or tied across the globe.
Danuel Drayton confessed to detectives to committing up to six other murders, according to a report. However, authorities are unclear if he is telling the truth.
Her partner returned fire, striking the suspect as well.
A New Jersey school official dubbed the "Pooperintendent" is now out of a job months after he was caught defecating on a rival school's football field.
The story by Ronan Farrow cites six women with allegations against Les Moonves that date from the 1980s to the 2000s.
A female officer was shot in the leg.
Joey Fonacier and Connie Lin got engaged two years ago and picked Idyllwild for the big day because the area represents their love for the great outdoors.
An on-duty Los Angeles Department of Transportation traffic officer was killed Friday morning in Van Nuys when he was struck by at least one of two vehicles involved in a collision.
Trump denied knowledge of the meeting in a tweet Friday morning.
An estimated 37,000 people have fled. Sixty-five structures have been destroyed, and 5,000 other buildings were threatened.
The deputy suffered minor injuries. Investigators do not have a motive in the attack.
The lunar eclipse is happening during daylight hours in the Western Hemisphere, so people in North America will miss it.
Topanga Canyon Boulevard, between Pacific Coast Highway (State Route 1) and Grand View Drive will be closed to traffic starting Friday at 10 p.m. through 5 a.m. Monday.
24-year-old Veronica Vargas was last seen Wednesday afternoon in the Montecito Heights area.
It may be the middle of summer, but one South Carolina school district is already planning to eliminate their student's snow days.
One year ago today, KCAL News Mornings officially began, bringing hours worth of extra local new coverage to your homes. We take a look back at some of the most memorable moments, just a highlight of what's to come in the future.
Crypto.com Arena will play host to Mario Lopez's Coastal Catholic Classic tomorrow as California faith-based schools will compete in a day-long basketball exhibition including Master P's son's team, Sherman Oaks Notre Dame
A man was hospitalized in critical condition after he was severely burned in an apartment fire in downtown Los Angeles early Friday morning.
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck in Lytle Creek early Friday, rattling much of Southern California with some people reporting feeling it as far as San Diego.
KCAL News reporter Amanda Starrantino has the latest on an arrest made in connection to a disturbing sexual assault case in Culver City.
California's top insurance regulator says the state is seeking millions of dollars in penalties from State Farm after an investigation found the insurance company violated state law while handling claims from the 2025 Los Angeles-area wildfires.
Firefighters said that one of the drivers was detained at the scene by bystanders before being taken to a nearby hospital in unknown condition.
It happened just before 6:15 a.m. at a home in the 2400 block of Strathmore Avenue in Rosemead, according to a news release from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
Through her attorney, Britney Spears pleaded guilty to reckless driving in her DUI case.
"Fans attending games on the pilot dates are encouraged to take advantage of this service and share feedback to shape future offerings," the City of Torrance wrote in a news release.
Firefighters said that one of the drivers was detained at the scene by bystanders before being taken to a nearby hospital in unknown condition.
It happened just before 6:15 a.m. at a home in the 2400 block of Strathmore Avenue in Rosemead, according to a news release from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
"Fans attending games on the pilot dates are encouraged to take advantage of this service and share feedback to shape future offerings," the City of Torrance wrote in a news release.
The 26-year-old man was ordered to remain behind bars in lieu of $1.4 million bail and is due back in court on June 8 after pleading not guilty to the alleged kidnapping and sexual assault of a UCLA student in March and the alleged rape of a woman in Culver City in October 2025.
It is estimated that between 10 to 25 percent of people experiencing homelessness have pets, but access to veterinary care is often out of reach.
Some light showers could pass through Southern California overnight on Monday and Tuesday.
Following the Orange County death of victim Ed Ashman on Thursday, new charges of involuntary manslaughter for the teen's mother were announced by the DA on Friday.
Ocean experts say to expect more shark sightings through the summer. "It is gearing up to be a sharky summer," said Chris Lowe, the director of the Shark Lab at California State University, Long Beach.
The redesignation of All American Way to Charlie Kirk Way is "in honor of slain activist Charlie Kirk," according to Westminster City Council documents. The name change was approved by the city council in a 4–1 vote last fall.
The crash happened at around 11:50 a.m. near Newland Street, police said.
Some light showers could pass through Southern California overnight on Monday and Tuesday.
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department deputies fatally shot a man who was wanted in connection with an alleged assault in the Oak Hills area, near Hesperia, on Saturday.
Riverside County firefighters have fully contained the Gopher Fire, which broke out in southern Riverside County on Saturday afternoon and temporarily forced evacuation orders for some residents.
The team will move from El Segundo to the Coachella Valley beginning with the 2026-27 season.
The Sunshine Motel, at 570 N. H Street, was also found to be unsafe due to health and safety violations and was red-tagged for closure.
Search and rescue efforts were still underway as of Monday after the two U.S. Army soldiers went missing off Morocco's southern coast over the weekend while off duty during a training exercise.
A federal judge on Monday sharply criticized the treatment of accused White House Correspondents' Dinner attacker Cole Allen, at one point apologizing to the defendant for what he saw as overly restrictive and punitive conditions in jail.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
EBay said on Monday that it will "carefully review" GameStop's unsolicited $ 125-per-share takeover offer.
At least 18 people were at hospitals following a shooting at a party at Arcadia Lake, near Oklahoma City, police say.
A federal judge on Monday sharply criticized the treatment of accused White House Correspondents' Dinner attacker Cole Allen, at one point apologizing to the defendant for what he saw as overly restrictive and punitive conditions in jail.
The 81-year-old former New York City mayor has been hospitalized for pneumonia, his spokesperson said.
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt lashed out at his opponents in a new attack ad.
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
Negotiations over a $500 million dollar government aid package for Spirit stalled after bondholders balked at the terms.
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.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
LA County public health officials issued a bacteria warning at several beaches as a potentially record-breaking heat wave arrives in Southern California.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
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.
A home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.
More than a dozen cities and counties across California were given a "final warning" from state officials Wednesday, saying they have failed to properly plan for additional new homes amid the state's lack of affordable housing.
Kyle Tucker homered and drove in two runs against his former team to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 8-3 win over the Houston Astros.
Mark Vientos hit two home runs and right-hander Clay Holmes allowed one run in 6 2/3 innings as the New York Mets beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-1 on Sunday.
Justin Wrobleski tossed six scoreless innings to help the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 to snap a four-game losing streak.
The Los Angeles placed left-hander Yusei Kikuchi on the 15-day injured list Sunday with shoulder inflammation and purchased the contract of left-hander Tayler Saucedo from Triple-A Salt Lake.
Oswald Peraza hit a two-out RBI single in the 10th inning and the Los Angeles Angels snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 4-3 victory over the New York Mets.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Just a week after the two-weekend Coachella Music Festival left Indio, the Empire Polo Club grounds were flooded by country music fans for Stagecoach. Police arrested 119 people during the three-day event, most of whom were arrested for possession of alcohol under 21 years of age.
The Stagecoach Music Festival was evacuated on Saturday night due to extreme winds blowing in the area.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
A bear surprised neighbors and pets in a Pacoima neighborhood as it wandered from yard to yard on Monday morning. Wildlife experts tranquilized the bear and returned it to the Angeles National Forest.
The Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation on Monday announced an agreement to purchase the historic Mission Inn Hotel & Spa in Riverside, which is expected to close as early as the end of the month. Joy Benedict reports.
Evelyn Taft tracks the light showers coming to Southern California.
An armed suspect who was wanted for the alleged attempted murder of an LA County sheriff's deputy was arrested following a nearly 12-hour standoff in Beverly Hills on Sunday, during which he was also holding a hostage. Jeff Nguyen reports.
It is estimated that between 10 to 25 percent of people experiencing homelessness have pets, but access to veterinary care is often out of reach.
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.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
