
Ex-Syrian military official indicted in California on torture charges
Samir Ousman al-Sheikh, who oversaw Syria's infamous Adra Prison from 2005 to 2008 under recently ousted President Bashar al-Assad, was arrested in Los Angeles in July.
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Samir Ousman al-Sheikh, who oversaw Syria's infamous Adra Prison from 2005 to 2008 under recently ousted President Bashar al-Assad, was arrested in Los Angeles in July.
Russian state media news agencies reported that Assad and his family were in Moscow and given asylum.
Deputies found Menghan Zhuang inside her condo in the 2100 block of Nandina Lane with several injuries to her upper body. Fire personnel responded with medical aid, but she died at the scene.
Runoff and debris flow may cause potentially high and dangerous bacteria levels in the ocean water.
The man has prior charges in California and Florida related to kidnapping, stalking and luring or enticing a minor.
Evacuation orders and warnings have gone into effect for burn scar areas across Southern California as heavy rainfall threatens dangerous debris flows.
The "largest storm of the season" has made its way to Southern California bringing heavy rainfall and prompting evacuation warnings in burn scar areas across the region, weather officials say.
With heavy rain bringing the risk of dangerous debris flows, the Los Angeles Fire Department has announced evacuation warnings — and mandatory evacuation orders for some specific addresses — in areas recently burned by wildfires.
Deputies found Menghan Zhuang inside her condo in the 2100 block of Nandina Lane with several injuries to her upper body. Fire personnel responded with medical aid, but she died at the scene.
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.
Runoff and debris flow may cause potentially high and dangerous bacteria levels in the ocean water.
The man has prior charges in California and Florida related to kidnapping, stalking and luring or enticing a minor.
Deputies found Menghan Zhuang inside her condo in the 2100 block of Nandina Lane with several injuries to her upper body. Fire personnel responded with medical aid, but she died at the scene.
Runoff and debris flow may cause potentially high and dangerous bacteria levels in the ocean water.
Evacuation orders and warnings have gone into effect for burn scar areas across Southern California as heavy rainfall threatens dangerous debris flows.
The "largest storm of the season" has made its way to Southern California bringing heavy rainfall and prompting evacuation warnings in burn scar areas across the region, weather officials say.
The LA Kings, in partnership with the NHL, will host a celebrity hockey game at Crypto.com Arena in late February to raise money for victims of the January wildfires. Some big names include Will Ferrell, Steve Carrell, Vince Vaughn and Danny DeVito.
As Southern California recovers from the wildfires, it's seeing the worst flu season in years with cases surging across the region and nation.
An Orange County teenager's lifelong passion could change the future of firefighting, with his recent invention becoming the latest tool adopted by local fire departments to help stop wildfires before they grow out of control.
It happened just after 1:30 a.m. on Jamboree Road, south of Warner Avenue, according to the Irvine Police Department.
The city of San Clemente could soon be monitored by border patrol cameras after claims that there have been increased panga landings on the shoreline to drop off migrants.
The man, a behavior interventionist with the school district, was found in the backseat of a car with a 16-year-old girl on Tuesday, police said.
A powerful storm closing in on Southern California has prompted evacuation warnings for residents living near the burn scar of the Line Fire in San Bernardino County.
The crimes occurred at several cemeteries across LA County over the span of a year, prosecutors said.
It happened on Jan. 26 at around 1:25 p.m., at which point deputies were dispatched to the 6300 block of Cayucos Drive in Phelan, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.
It was reported just after 3;30 p.m. on the northern bank of the Santa Ana River bottom near Market Street and Via Cerro according to the Riverside County Fire Department.
The earthquake hit near Highland just before 10 p.m.
KCAL News Investigates dives into the stats and budgets surrounding the enforcement of illegal dumping in LA.
Ross Palombo takes us through a year's worth of KCAL News Investigations.
A KCAL News investigation has found that there are possibly hundreds of fire hydrants across the Los Angeles area that need maintenance or repair. Ross Palombo reports.
Former LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner is spearheading the lawsuit that claim millions of dollars weren't spent properly. Ross Palombos reports.
Former LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner is spearheading the lawsuit that claim millions of dollars weren't spent properly.
The man has prior charges in California and Florida related to kidnapping, stalking and luring or enticing a minor.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Wednesday unveiled their 2025 nominees for induction, which include Chubby Checker, OutKast and Mariah Carey.
Among the Westminster Dog Show finalists were a bichon frisé, a shih tzu, a whippet, a German shepherd, an English springer spaniel, a giant schnauzer and a Skye terrier.
By switching the next space station crew to a different ferry ship, the Starliner astronauts will get home a bit earlier than planned.
Elon Musk, the world's wealthiest man, took questions for the first time since the president gave him broad authority to overhaul the executive branch.
Elon Musk, the world's wealthiest man, took questions for the first time since the president gave him broad authority to overhaul the executive branch.
The nuclear agreement is a potential national security win for the United States, one expert said.
A satirical online petition is catching the attention of Californians and Danes alike.
"I feel like the luckiest man on Earth right now," Marc Fogel said, standing alongside President Trump in the White House upon his return.
President Trump's "border czar" Tom Homan says Pope Francis should "stick to the Catholic Church," as the pontiff criticizes U.S. plans for mass deportations.
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.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
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.
World Health Organization chief says agency already cutting back on hiring and travel with Trump withdrawal set to hit funding.
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
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.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that the state would renew a rebate program for electric vehicles if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the current federal tax credit.
The LA Kings, in partnership with the NHL, will host a celebrity hockey game at Crypto.com Arena in late February to raise money for victims of the January wildfires. Some big names include Will Ferrell, Steve Carrell, Vince Vaughn and Danny DeVito.
Kawhi Leonard scored 25 points, James Harden and Norman Powell each had 18 and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 128-114 on Wednesday night.
Lauri Markkanen scored 32 points and had a season-high three steals to lead the Utah Jazz to a 131-119 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon will undergo hip surgery and be out for an extended period, his latest injury setback since joining Los Angeles.
Chibuzo Agbo scored 21 points with a career-high seven 3-pointers and USC broke it open in the second half and beat Penn State 92-67.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Wednesday unveiled their 2025 nominees for induction, which include Chubby Checker, OutKast and Mariah Carey.
Among the Westminster Dog Show finalists were a bichon frisé, a shih tzu, a whippet, a German shepherd, an English springer spaniel, a giant schnauzer and a Skye terrier.
Taylor Swift was back at the Super Bowl to watch Travis Kelce and his Kansas City Chiefs play the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
Jon Batiste, a Louisiana native, sang the national anthem at the 2025 Super Bowl.
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Lea Zora, a correspondent for the Los Angeles Sentinel, said the paper will be hosting a wildfire recovery conference. The event will feature workshops to help victims access resources and be able to start the rebuilding process.
Rainfall in the Altadena area of the Eaton Fire burn scar has caused mudslides to begin running in the streets. Weather officials said the heaviest part of the storm is still expected to come later in the evening.
Galentine’s Day is the perfect day to celebrate loving your friends. Sadie Murray shared some of her favorite gift ideas you can give special people in your life.
Joe Hollendoner, CEO of the Los Angeles LGBT Center, said President Trump’s executive orders aimed at the community are particularly targeting trans and non-binary individuals. He said the orders are drastically affecting the mental health and well-being of individuals.
Shelene Hearring owner and instructor of Two Dragons Martial Arts studio, talks about what’s next for her students as she’s looking for a place to relocate as they are meeting in a park for now.
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.