People Making a Difference
Dot's Cafe in Pasadena donates hundreds of meals to firefighters
Alys Martinez shows us how the owner of Dot's Cafe delivered hundreds of meals to fire responders every day since the Eaton Fire broke out.
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Alys Martinez shows us how the owner of Dot's Cafe delivered hundreds of meals to fire responders every day since the Eaton Fire broke out.
KCAl News reporter Amanda Starrantino explains how a handful of students from West Hills are helping a food-insecure community in Africa.
Lesley Marin shares the story of Yuri Williams as he trades his uniform as a corrections officer for a superhero costume to help kits battling illnesses.
Luzdelia Caballero shows us the program that's helping people change careers and their lives.
Starting over after a life behind bars, on the streets, or battling addiction can be difficult, to say the least. Nik Zecevic shows us the Van Nuys program making a difference.
In today's People Making A Difference, Amanda Starrantino speaks to the owner of Commando Military Surplus, who has been forced to find a new place to help veterans after nearly 45 years.
In today's People Making A Difference, she went from a life of privilege to the streets of Skid Row. But, following years of struggle an LA volunteer is dedicated her life to helping other women.
KCAL News reporter Joy Benedict tells us about the special pup making a difference at a hospital in the South Bay.
Juan Fernandez profiles Brian Prado-Sanchez, the Los Angeles County librarian using his own experiences as a child to provide a safe space for today's youth by encouraging learning and creativity.
Brian Prado-Sanchez is on a mission to make his South L.A. Florence branch relevant to teenagers, offering hands-on arts and crafts with books supporting the activities.
A Lancaster man is converting a passion for classic cars into teaching the keys to building a stable life.
KCAL News reporter Tom Wait shows us how a unique neighborhood institution is making a difference with mouth-watering baked goods.
KCAL News Anchor Kalyna Astrinos introduces us to a Laguna Beach ocean conservationist who's making a difference one piece of trash at a time.
The Major.Hope Foundation made the days of many in need on Thursday during what they call a "Day of Hope," as they traveled around Los Angeles making random donations and paying for the gas or groceries of people they ran into.
Juan Fernandez profiles Nikki Carvey, the woman behind "Roadogs Rescue," a local foundation working to save pups who have been abandoned or born with birth defects.
A vehicle drove into a crowd in East Hollywood, injuring 30 people, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. Police believe the crash was an intentional act.
The pursuit originated in Orange County and ended in Norwalk, according to authorities.
Kyle Schwarber hit a grand slam in the sixth inning and Bryce Harper capped the scoring with a two-run homer in the eighth, carrying the Phillies to a 9-5 win over the Angels.
The Coffee With KCAL initiative is calling all residents in Koreatown to join the next event.
37-year-old Phelton Calhoun was arrested on suspicion of rape of an intoxicated person, statutory rape and possession of narcotics and firearms.
A driver drove into a crowd in East Hollywood, injuring 30 people, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. Police believe the crash was an intentional act.
The L.A. County Sheriff's Department identified the deputies killed in the East LA explosion as detectives Joshua Kelley-Eklund, Victor Lemus and William Osborn.
Five people were swept away during a flash flood in the hills near Azusa.
Iran Moreno was playing video games in his bedroom when a stray bullet pierced through the wall and killed him four years ago.
The National Weather Service has issued flash flood warnings for some areas in San Bernardino and Los Angeles counties.
The security guard was trying to stop the suspects after they robbed an elderly man in a Food 4 Less parking lot.
Immigration agents arrested Narcisco Barranco, the father of three U.S. Marines, in Orange County last month.
The crash happened at around 6 p.m. near Brookhurst Street and Crailet Drive, police said.
A study released by UCLA on Monday suggests that the world's heat waves are not only increasing in frequency but getting longer and more intense.
It happened at around 2 p.m. on Saturday in the 11000 block of Court Street of Stanton, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Department.
The National Weather Service has issued flash flood warnings for some areas in San Bernardino and Los Angeles counties.
Investigators found that the nurse, a 40-year-old Lake Elsinore man, was employed at multiple Riverside County hospitals.
Police said that the incident began on northbound lanes of the 15 Freeway before continuing to the intersection of Haun and Scott roads in Menifee.
As authorities continue searching for the 74-year-old Rancho Cucamonga man missing since May, family members now believe that he was likely kidnapped by someone.
Firefighters say that a fire that nearly spread to homes in Riverside over the weekend was started by illegal fireworks.
Is Los Angeles really the most intense immigration enforcement spot in the country? Senior reporter Ross Palombo dives into the numbers from federal government's own data.
Senior reporter Ross Palombo dives in the numbers from ICE's own data, obtained through the Data Deportation Project.
Years after the Los Angeles Unified School District defunded its police department, a troubling event has once again sparked concerns that campuses are not as safe as they should be for students and their families.
Years after the Los Angeles Unified School District defunded its police department, a troubling event has once again sparked concerns that campuses are not as safe as they should be for students and their families.
Years after the Los Angeles Unified School District defunded its police department, a troubling event has once again sparked concerns that campuses are not as safe as they should be for students and their families.
Kyle Schwarber hit a grand slam in the sixth inning and Bryce Harper capped the scoring with a two-run homer in the eighth, carrying the Phillies to a 9-5 win over the Angels.
A driver drove into a crowd in East Hollywood, injuring 30 people, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. Police believe the crash was an intentional act.
Tech company Astronomer said its board launched an investigation after CEO Andy Byron was seen embracing a coworker at a Coldplay concert.
Connie Francis was a wholesome pop star of the 1950s and '60s whose personal life was filled with heartbreak and tragedy.
Denis Bouanga scored on a first-half penalty kick and Hugo Lloris made it stand up for his third straight clean sheet as Los Angeles FC edged Minnesota United 1-0.
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna, whose agency oversees the jails, said deputies don't ask for an individual's immigration status during booking.
The Trump administration is releasing thousands of California National Guard troops from a federal mission in Los Angeles.
The Trump administration has dramatically curtailed the ability for those facing deportation to be released from immigration detention.
"This report reveals a disturbing pattern of communication failures and negligence that culminated in a preventable tragedy," Sen. Rand Paul wrote in the report.
President Trump and Rosie O'Donnell have criticized each other publicly for years, an often bitter back-and-forth that predates Mr. Trump's involvement in politics.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
A proposal brought on by Northern California lawmaker is seeking to improve the process of cleaning up abandoned shopping carts in the state, which are often a source of blight on streets and waterways.
Grocery giant Albertsons will pay nearly $4 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of overcharging customers at hundreds of Albertsons, Safeway and Vons supermarkets.
A federal judge has blocked a new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes.
Health officials at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital say that they have noticed a spike in pediatric cases of Valley Fever in recent months.
The Health and Human Services secretary said he is "retiring" all 17 members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices, which helps set recommendations for vaccines.
Dr. Timothy Johnson says that by cutting more than $1.8 billion in grants from the National Institutes of Health, the Trump administration risks destroying America's medical research infrastructure and prompting a "brain drain" of scientists to other countries.
Some of the free supplies being provided include at-home COVID-19 test kits, condoms, fentanyl test strips and naloxone.
A Los Angeles County resident tested positive for measles after traveling to Texas, according to the Department of Public Health.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a pause to the enrollment of more low-income immigrants without legal status for state-funded health care benefits in 2026 as California faces a steep budget deficit.
California is filing a lawsuit to challenge President Donald Trump's tariffs, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.
At an Oakland hearing Tuesday, attorneys for State Farm Insurance made their case for an emergency rate hike that could impact insurance rates for millions of Californians.
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
Kyle Schwarber hit a grand slam in the sixth inning and Bryce Harper capped the scoring with a two-run homer in the eighth, carrying the Phillies to a 9-5 win over the Angels.
The Los Angeles Angels beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 on Friday night.
Two Los Angeles-area firefighters were honored at the ESPYs Awards on Wednesday night, receiving the Pat Tillman Award for Service for their response to the devastating January wildfires.
Myrto Uzuni scored a goal in the 40th minute and added an assists, Owen Wolff scored his first goal of the season and Austin FC beat the LA 2-1 to snap the Galaxy's three-game home win streak.
Denis Bouanga scored on a first-half penalty kick and Hugo Lloris made it stand up for his third straight clean sheet as Los Angeles FC edged Minnesota United 1-0.
Celebrations include the opening of "Walt Disney – A Magical Life," a show featuring a lifelike animatronic of the company's founder.
Connie Francis was a wholesome pop star of the 1950s and '60s whose personal life was filled with heartbreak and tragedy.
"Severance," "The White Lotus," "The Studio" and "Hacks" are among the shows that earned top nominations for the 77th annual Primetime Emmy Awards as the 2025 nominees were announced Tuesday morning.
President Trump and Rosie O'Donnell have criticized each other publicly for years, an often bitter back-and-forth that predates Mr. Trump's involvement in politics.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyer says the music mogul got a standing ovation from fellow prisoners when he returned to the federal lockup in Brooklyn after the verdict.
A driver with a tire clearly blown out lost control while being pursued by authorities and crashed into another vehicle in Norwalk on Saturday night. KCAL News reports.
The LAPD says Fernando Ramirez, 29, is facing an assault with a deadly weapon charge, with other charges possible, after he drove into a crowd of people outside of an East Hollywood nightclub early Saturday morning, injuring 30. Zach Boetto reports.
Newport Beach has more than beautiful beaches, it also has good food. Ashley Johnson with Visit Newport Beach highlights some of the dishes from three restaurants in the area widely known as the "California Riviera."
A vehicle rammed into a crowd of people waiting to enter a nightclub along busy Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles early Saturday, injuring 30 people. It happened outside The Vermont nightclub in East Hollywood. KCAL's Alys Martinez has the latest information from LAPD.
Summer is in full swing, but it's not too late to book a trip. KCAL's Rachel Kim talks with lifestyle contributor Paul Zahn about some last-minute summer travel ideas.
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.
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.
KCAL News Anchor and three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died.
Los Angeles comes out to celebrate the Boys in Blue two days after winning the 2024 World Series.
