Lilly Ledbetter, equal pay icon, dead at 86
Lilly Ledbetter, a champion of women getting paid the same as men for doing the same work, has died, her family said in a statement. She was 86.
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Lilly Ledbetter, a champion of women getting paid the same as men for doing the same work, has died, her family said in a statement. She was 86.
Former President Barack Obama's first Harris campaign event will take place Oct. 10 in the Pittsburgh area.
The former president called Harris a "happy warrior" and vowed to do all he can to help her defeat former President Donald Trump in November.
Former President Barack Obama released a letter about President Biden's decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race. Notably, Obama did not name or endorse Vice President Kamala Harris.
California will soon become one of the first states to provide free health care to all low-income immigrants living in the state illegally.
In response to a new round of U.S. sanctions, Russia has announced that has banned 500 Americans from entering the country, including former President Barack Obama and comedian Stephen Colbert.
The White House said a proposed rule would allow DACA recipients to qualify for Medicaid and coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
The executive order seeks to ensure U.S. law enforcement agencies are getting the most out of a bipartisan gun control law enacted last summer.
It's been more than a decade since the Obamas welcomed George W. Bush back to the White House.
The former president appeared at the White House for the first time since leaving office in 2017.
America's four living former presidents took to social media Wednesday after a mob of Trump supporters overran the Capitol building and sent members of Congress fleeing during the Electoral College vote ratification.
Former National Security Advisor and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice discusses her new book, working for President Obama and potentially serving in a Joe Biden administration.
The Class of 2020 will not have an in-person graduation ceremony because of the coronavirus pandemic — but they will have the ultimate commencement speaker: former President Barack Obama.
Former President Barack Obama delivered a long-awaited endorsement of Joe Biden for president on Tuesday.
The paintings, which were unveiled in 2018 as part of the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery, will go on tour in June 2021 and spend two months at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
The setting for the massacre is the "Church of Fake News," capturing Trump's familiar refrain about news stories and organizations that he considers to be fake.
The Shark House is thus named due to its open-air shark aquarium.
The name change honoring former President Barack Obama will replace what is currently Rodeo Road, located between Jefferson Boulevard and Arlington Avenue.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved matching funds to create a $1 million investment in programs aimed at boys and young men of color.
Donald Trump blamed journalists Thursday for "anger" in the country as suspicious packages continued to target some of the president's most vocal critics.
A sprawling investigation unfolded Wednesday as authorities scrambled to respond to a series of suspicious packages.
Former President Barack Obama urged Americans to vote this November in a speech on the "state of our democracy".
The 3.5-mile Rodeo Road, not to be confused with the famous Rodeo Drive, will be renamed Obama Boulevard.
Hawaii allowed just three runs in the entire tournament, shut out four of its five opponents and struck out 53 batters in 34 innings.
Sanders issued a rare correction Tuesday night after falsely declaring that President Donald Trump has created three times as many jobs for African-American workers as former President Barack Obama.
Local Southern California restaurants are bracing for potential increased tariffs on imported goods like alcohol.
Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies are searching for three suspects after a pursuit in Artesia.
An investigation is underway in West Covina after a beauty store was targeted by thieves over the weekend. Store owners believe that one employee who has autism was targeted after a video they shared honoring her achievements recently went viral.
The California Highway Patrol denied claims that its air operations program was grounded, suggesting that concerns likely stemmed from recent changes to the program's organizational structure.
Swarms of insects typically come along with warm weather in Southern California, but public health officials are concerned that a series of abandoned pools located in the Eaton Fire burn zone could turn into breeding grounds for millions of mosquitos.
Local Southern California restaurants are bracing for potential increased tariffs on imported goods like alcohol.
Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies are searching for three suspects after a pursuit in Artesia.
An investigation is underway in West Covina after a beauty store was targeted by thieves over the weekend. Store owners believe that one employee who has autism was targeted after a video they shared honoring her achievements recently went viral.
Swarms of insects typically come along with warm weather in Southern California, but public health officials are concerned that a series of abandoned pools located in the Eaton Fire burn zone could turn into breeding grounds for millions of mosquitos.
A food vendor was rushed to the hospital after debris from a nearby crash hit her Tuesday night.
Local Southern California restaurants are bracing for potential increased tariffs on imported goods like alcohol.
Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies are searching for three suspects after a pursuit in Artesia.
An investigation is underway in West Covina after a beauty store was targeted by thieves over the weekend. Store owners believe that one employee who has autism was targeted after a video they shared honoring her achievements recently went viral.
Swarms of insects typically come along with warm weather in Southern California, but public health officials are concerned that a series of abandoned pools located in the Eaton Fire burn zone could turn into breeding grounds for millions of mosquitos.
LAPD detectives asked for help finding the man accused of sexually assaulting a woman before punching an elderly lady at a grocery store.
Santa Ana Unified said that the Orange County School of the Arts owes $19 million.
Police found the suspects' stolen car on the ground floor of the parking garage.
At least 20 birds taken to the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center have died after being poisoned by the domoic acid algae.
A pursuit suspect in Huntington Beach tried to lose police by jumping into the water and swimming away.
Police said they responded to a 911 call at the hotel around 9:15 a.m., made by Saritha Ramaraju, stating that she murdered her son, Yatin Ramaraju.
Two people were killed, 35 structures were destroyed and more than 28,000 acres burned in 2022 when the Fairview Fire erupted in Hemet.
The shooting happened at around 8:15 a.m. on March 16 while two drivers were involved in a dispute over a lane change, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Two officers can be seen as they take the teen down inside of Galleria at Tyler Mall on Sunday before placing him into handcuffs.
William Thomas Trader, 55, and Merriam Dogillo, 46, were both arrested for alleged sexual abuse of a child that was ongoing for several years, police said.
The shooting happened at around 1:45 a.m. on Sunday in the 27000 block of Jefferson Avenue, according to deputies.
An investigation has found that hundreds of fire hydrants spanning throughout Los Angeles may be in need of repair despite being flagged by firefighters for maintenance as far back as a year ago. Ross Palombo reports.
CBS News Investigative Reporter Julie Watts takes a deep dive into the secrets inside California's FAIR Plan, which is typically intended for people who can't get coverage elsewhere. Now, after Los Angeles' devastating wildfires in January, those people are expected to foot the bill.
A KCAL News investigation has found a troubling connection between the county's homeless population and a growing amount of fire-related incidents in recent years.
A KCAL News investigation found more than 1,300 fire hydrants need maintenance across LA. Ross Palombo reports.
Starbucks will replace its plastic cups at select locations in California and several other states.
23andMe, which helped popularize ancestry tracing through genetic testing, filed for bankruptcy protection and will seek a sale.
Chaz Lanier made four 3-pointers and finished with 20 points as No. 2 seed Tennessee advanced to a program-record third straight Sweet 16, beating seventh-seeded UCLA 67-58 in the NCAA Tournament.
.JuJu Watkins scored 22 points and top-seeded Southern California led all the way in routing 16th-seeded UNC Greensboro 71-25 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday.
Top-seeded UCLA kicked off its quest for its first Final Four appearance in the women's NCAA Tournament with an 84-46 victory over 16th-seeded Southern in the first round.
Susann Sills' body was found at the bottom of the staircase of her family's San Clemente, California home. What led up to her death?
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.
President Trump has taken aim at the Department of Education, but shutting down the department entirely would require an act of Congress.
The University of California announced that it would implement a hiring freeze and other cost-saving measures throughout the 10-campus system, amid potential cuts to funding.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a warning Tuesday following reports of people impersonating Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents along with other scams targeting immigrants.
President Trump's extraordinary order is breathtaking in its scope and has little precedent in U.S. history.
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.
Californians with iPhones and Apple Watches will now be able to store digital versions of their driver's licenses and identification cards on their devices, state officials announced.
The authorization comes after a week-long voting period for the more than 6,000 Food4Less workers represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers Local union.
Pope Francis had a peaceful night with no crises after a bronchial crisis prompted a worsening of his health.
No states mandate that students receive the COVID-19 vaccine, though other vaccine requirements remain in place.
Pertussis cases are on the rise again, after a dip following the winter holidays.
The CDC says respiratory illness is now "very high" nationwide.
Health experts say the website purge could result in deaths.
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.
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has announced it will be closing approximately 500 stores nationwide, almost a year after filing for bankruptcy.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Democratic philanthropist George Soros and actor-director Denzel Washington were awarded the nation's highest civilian honor.
Insurance companies in California will have to offer coverage to homeowners in wildfire-prone areas under a new state regulation that was announced Monday.
The lawsuit contends that multiple food truck operators have created constant nuisance outside of the store in the form of congestion, trash generation and rudeness to store employees.
Kevin Fiala scored twice, Darcy Kuemper stopped 22 shots, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the New York Rangers 3-1.
Outfielder Maura Carey was released by the Los Angeles Angels after beating the team in salary arbitration and will receive $483,781 in termination pay rather than his $2 million salary.
JuJu Watkins was carried off the floor in the first quarter of top-seeded USC's game against Mississippi State in the women's NCAA Tournament.
Franz Wagner had 32 points and eight assists, Paolo Banchero added 30 points and seven rebounds and the Orlando Magic sent the Los Angeles Lakers to their third straight loss, 118-106.
Former UFC champion Cain Velasquez was sentenced Monday to five years in prison for what prosecutors had called a "vigilante shooting spree" targeting a man suspected of molesting Velasquez's relative.
Gal Gadot, who starred in "Wonder Woman" and "Fast and Furious" movies, was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, but not before the ceremony was briefly disrupted by dueling protests over the war in the Middle East.
Carl Erik Rinsch, known for directing the film "47 Ronin," is charged with wire fraud and money laundering for allegedly spending millions meant to fund a Netflix sci-fi series.
D'Wayne Wiggins, Oakland musician and a founding member of the soul/R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné! died Friday morning at age 64, the group announced on its Instagram page.
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home last week in a gated community in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Los Angeles Fire Department firefighters were honored on stage at the Oscars ceremony on Sunday, met with a standing ovation from some of Hollywood's biggest names.
This week’s Let’s Go Places segment goes to a colorful and hidden gem in Venice. KCAL News Meteorologist Alex Biston explores a 1940s home that is covered in mosaics, inside and out.
Caroline Heldman, professor at Occidental College, discusses the struggles of the Democratic Party and where to go from here.
Property owners in the City of Industry are getting ready to take action against squatters living in their RVs. Residents say the people living in the RVs have made a mess in the storage lot.
SoFi Stadium is preparing to host eight 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, testing new tournament-required grass and making stadium adjustments.
The White House says Russia and Ukraine have come to an agreement to stop attacks on energy facilities and on the Black Sea. UCLA Political Science Professor Benjamin Radd discussed his thoughts if a partial ceasefire between the two countries will hold.
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.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions after defeating the New York Yankees in game 5.
