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At least 2.5 million students across the country are using Yondr pouches, as 35 states have laws or rules limiting cellphones in schools.
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At least 2.5 million students across the country are using Yondr pouches, as 35 states have laws or rules limiting cellphones in schools.
Meteorologist Alex Biston heads to the Northridge Pool and Farmers Market at the Northridge Fashion Center.
High school seniors in Orange County are driving their creativity straight into the parking lot. KCAL's Rina Nakano shows us how the students are shifting into high gear one paintbrush at a time.
With a new school year starting and food prices still high, packing a healthy school lunch can feel overwhelming for many parents. KCAL's Jasmine Viel spoke with food blogger Kayla Mangione about how to make it less complicated.
KCAL Cares and Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles teamed up for a back-to-school supply drive made possible in part by generous donations from viewers! Darren Haynes and other KCAL News team members headed to the Challengers Boys & Girls Club in South LA for the big day.
Dr. Vibha Singhal, UCLA Health Pediatric Endocrinologist, explains that parents need to model health for their children and talks about factors leading to obesity.
You can score the Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus CE graphing calculator at a great discount this Labor Day at Amazon.
You don't have to spend a fortune to send a kid back to school with one of the best tablets on the market.
Some of California's brightest high school students are back in school after spending a month living on a college campus. KCAL's Rina Nakano shows us the Cosmos Program.
Shop deals on laptops that'll save you hundreds on popular brands like Acer, Lenovo and Razer.
There are still great deals on every Apple AirPods model to be had during this final day of Amazon Prime Day 2024.
Here's a roundup of laptops that cost $1,000 or less, but that can easily handle your everyday computing tasks.
The best budget laptops of 2024 include powerful Chromebooks, ultralight HP notebooks and much more.
Start the new school year right with the perfect MacBook for you or your loved ones heading back to class.
Get ready for back-to-school and discover which Apple iPad models are best suited for college students in 2024.
Scoop up these must-have headphone deals just in time for all your back-to-school needs.
Now see this: Big savings can be found when purchasing back-to-school prescription eyewear from GlassesUSA
During Amazon Prime Day, start thinking about saving on popular back-to-school items for students with these deals.
At Santa Anita Park Tuesday morning, students lined up for school supplies, haircuts and even health screenings at the annual back-to-school backpack giveaway, organized by the Foothill Unity Center. Rick Montanez reports from Arcadia.
With the new school year around the corner, it's time to get back to making lunches for the kids. But before you make another PB&J or buy that Lunchable, check out what one local family has to share. Learn how to save money and make delicious fun healthy meals any kid would love. Jasmine Viel has more.
Every year, the South Los Angeles community group Mothers In Action runs a program to give away a thousand backpacks filled with school supplies for kids in underserved neighborhoods. Tina Patel reports.
As the first day of school approaches, it's time for back-to-school clothes shopping. We're seeing more teens enhance their wardrobes through "thrifting." Lesley Marin paid a visit to a local thrift shop and brought a popular TikTok thrifter along to show us the ropes.
Summer break is coming to an end and one thing that sometimes gets overlooked in the excitement is backpack safety. KCAL News reporter Joy Benedict explains what you need to know.
A new survey from CNET finds nearly half of back-to-school shoppers will be financing their purchases in some way this year. That's because the average household plans to spend nearly $900 this year. How can consumers save money, especially when buying electronics? CNET Senior Editor Nick Wolny joins KCAL News to discuss.
As Southland students prepare to return for a new school year, campuses are preparing and advising students and parents to prioritize safety at pickup and dropoff locations. Rick Montanez reports from Orange Grove Elementary School in Anaheim.
The Ontario Tower Buzzers teamed up with a pair of kids from the Make-A-Wish foundation to design unique jerseys for the Minor League Baseball team.
The DMV's San Pedro office will be closed until further notice because of flooding.
Glendale police said the suspects bought designer items online and returned counterfeits that cost Nordstrom roughly $50,000.
A call came into the Los Angeles Police Department around 2:27 p.m. about five, possibly armed suspects at the school. No evidence of any crime or suspects was found, according to the LAPD.
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.
Earlier this month, Britney Spears voluntarily checked into rehab, a representative for the singer told CBS LA.
The Ontario Tower Buzzers teamed up with a pair of kids from the Make-A-Wish foundation to design unique jerseys for the Minor League Baseball team.
The DMV's San Pedro office will be closed until further notice because of flooding.
The singer is accused of killing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
Top gubernatorial candidates faced off in the CBS California Governor's Debate at Pomona College.
The Ontario Tower Buzzers teamed up with a pair of kids from the Make-A-Wish foundation to design unique jerseys for the Minor League Baseball team.
The DMV's San Pedro office will be closed until further notice because of flooding.
Glendale police said the suspects bought designer items online and returned counterfeits that cost Nordstrom roughly $50,000.
A call came into the Los Angeles Police Department around 2:27 p.m. about five, possibly armed suspects at the school. No evidence of any crime or suspects was found, according to the LAPD.
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.
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.
Evacuation warnings were lifted on Sunday morning, firefighters said.
A bat found on the Fullerton College campus last week has tested positive for rabies, according to the Orange County Health Care Agency.
The Ontario Tower Buzzers teamed up with a pair of kids from the Make-A-Wish foundation to design unique jerseys for the Minor League Baseball team.
A 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck near the Riverside-San Bernardino county line on Wednesday night, which was then followed by a smaller 2.7-magnitude aftershock.
Police say that the driver of a Honda Civic lost control of their car, which veered off the side of the highway and rolled to the bottom of a steep embankment in Lake Elsinore on Wednesday afternoon.
A San Bernardino County high school coach was arrested for allegedly sleeping with a 15-year-old girl he met at a water polo match in October last year, police said.
Menifee police are seeking help from the public in locating a hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a 59-year-old man in December 2025.
The new format would add eight more at-large teams, and take eight more teams out of the main bracket for play-in games.
The regulatory agency issued the order after President Trump and first lady Melania Trump urged ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.
A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration's policy of making immigrants subject to mandatory ICE detention without bond, including those who have lived in the U.S. for years.
Former FBI Director James Comey is again facing federal charges after the government's previous case against him was dismissed.
Federal prosecutors charged 34 defendants across two indictments, alleging sports betting and mafia-linked rigged poker games.
Top gubernatorial candidates met onstage at the CBS California Governor's Debate on April 28. Here are the highlights.
A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration's policy of making immigrants subject to mandatory ICE detention without bond, including those who have lived in the U.S. for years.
Former FBI Director James Comey is again facing federal charges after the government's previous case against him was dismissed.
A closer look at voters' views on issues in the primary for the California governor's race going into Tuesday's debate.
Top candidates for California governor will face off in the CBS California Governor's Debate at 5:30 p.m. PST on Tuesday, April 28.
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.
Nkosi Tafari headed in Son Heung-Min's free kick in second-half stoppage time and LAFC beat Toluca FC 2-1 in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal.
Jabari Smith Jr. scored 22 points, Tari Eason added 18 and the Houston Rockets avoided playoff elimination for the second straight game with a 99-93 victory over the Lakers in Game 5.
Javier Sanoja singled in the go-ahead run with two outs in the eighth inning, lifting the Miami Marlins over the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2.
Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi left a game against the White Sox in Chicago after two innings with left shoulder tightness.
Rookie Sam Antonnaci hit a tying triple with two outs in the ninth inning and Colson Montgomery had a winning single in the 10th, lifting the Chicago White Sox over Los Angeles 3-2 for a three-game sweep that extended the Angels' losing streak to six.
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.
During a court appearance on Thursday, Los Angeles County prosecutors said that singer D4vd, who was charged with murder in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, had a "significant amount" of child pornography on his cellphone.
Michael Tilson Thomas, the 12-time Grammy Award winning composer and famed conductor who led the San Francisco Symphony for a quarter century, has died.
The Ontario Tower Buzzers teamed up with a pair of kids from the Make-A-Wish foundation to design unique jerseys for the Minor League Baseball team. Zach Boetto reports.
A new twist in the search for a woman not seen since last December. Now, her disappearance being described as suspicious.
Sound bath practitioners in Los Angeles have taken over a Los Angeles mattress store. CBS LA's Alys Martinez shows us how they are mixing business with wellness.
County officials say property owners who cannot pay on time due to wildfire damage should submit a Penalty Cancellation Request starting May 1. Jasmine Viel reports.
A new proposal would pave the way for tax-paying noncitizens to vote in local Los Angeles elections. Joy Benedict reports.
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.
