Whistleblower at key Boeing supplier dies after sudden illness
Joshua Dean was a quality inspector at Spirit AeroSystems, which builds the bulk of the 737 Max for Boeing, and recently died from a fast-spreading infection.
Joshua Dean was a quality inspector at Spirit AeroSystems, which builds the bulk of the 737 Max for Boeing, and recently died from a fast-spreading infection.
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun will leave at the end of 2024. His announced departure comes after production problems at Boeing.
This comes in response to a series of concerning incidents involving United aircraft over the last month.
John Barnett worked at Boeing for 32 years and has raised flags about multiple concerns at the airline manufacturer.
The lawsuit seeking $1 billion in damages was filed on behalf of three passengers on board the Alaska Airlines plane that made an emergency landing after a door plug blew out mid-flight.
Alaska Airlines Flight 1146 from Seattle to San Diego on Friday marked the 737 Max 9's return to service following a mid-air blowout.
"At the very least, installers missed something," former NTSB member John Goglia said after the door plug blowout on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 jet. "It calls into question the process."
"The safety of the flying public, not speed, will determine the timeline for returning the Boeing 737-9 Max to service," the FAA said.
The door plug of a 737 Max 9 blew out during an Alaska Airlines flight, just minutes after the plane had taken off from Portland, Oregon.
Because they had their oxygen masks on and the wind blowing through the hole in the plane was too loud, they couldn't communicate by talking. So they wrote messages in the notes app.
The aircraft is part of Boeing's Max line of jets, which have had a troubled safety history.
The NTSB described a chaotic scene in the Boeing 737 Max 9's cockpit after the blowout, which forced the plane to return to Portland, Oregon minutes after takeoff.
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said that "we are very, very fortunate" no one happened to be seated in the two adjoining seats to the blown-out door.
Boeing says that the satellites will not only connect more of the world but will also help in war zones and natural disasters. Jeff Nguyen reports.
This month, police issued 51 citations to e-bike riders and impounded nine electric motorcycles.
Taylor Ward's two-run double into the left-center gap scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, Kevin Pillar had three hits, including a two-run homer, and the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a 4-3 victory over the New York Yankees to snap a three-game losing streak.
Police in Northern California on Tuesday helped U.S. Marshals arrest a fugitive wanted in a Massachusetts rape case nearly two decades after he fled that state during his trial, authorities said.
According to a report from RealtyHop, eight of the twenty "least affordable cities" in the United States are located in Southern California.
Body camera footage released by the Pasadena Police Department shows the moments leading up to when officers opened fire on an armed pursuit suspect.
Hundreds of UCLA workers including teaching assistants and researchers staged a walkout Tuesday to slam the university's response to Gaza protests.
This month, police issued 51 citations to e-bike riders and impounded nine electric motorcycles.
Police in Northern California on Tuesday helped U.S. Marshals arrest a fugitive wanted in a Massachusetts rape case nearly two decades after he fled that state during his trial, authorities said.
According to a report from RealtyHop, eight of the twenty "least affordable cities" in the United States are located in Southern California.
Body camera footage released by the Pasadena Police Department shows the moments leading up to when officers opened fire on an armed pursuit suspect.
This month, police issued 51 citations to e-bike riders and impounded nine electric motorcycles.
Body camera footage released by the Pasadena Police Department shows the moments leading up to when officers opened fire on an armed pursuit suspect.
Passengers will have to tap their cards to exit a Metro station, which officials say will hopefully help curb the disturbing string of violent incidents in recent weeks.
The deputy who opened fire said his torso hurt after getting hit with the paint roller.
Los Angeles County prosecutors on Tuesday amended the charges for the man accused of brutally raping two women in the Venice Canals last month.
Investigators say that the stabbing happened inside of the Flaming Buffet at around 11 p.m. on Monday.
The city sent out a notice around 10 a.m., saying that "confirmed aggressive shark behavior" was spotted in the area of T-Street Beach, just south of the San Clemente Pier.
The suspects allegedly robbed three stores in Orange County before leading police on a pursuit that ended on the side of the 710 Freeway in Lynwood.
Investigators believe that the driver, a juvenile, was under the influence when they crashed a stolen car into three others cars at the end of a pursuit in Garden Grove late Saturday evening.
Police say the girl, a pedestrian, was struck and killed by a car near E. Balboa Boulevard and Palm Street at around 6:45 p.m. on Saturday.
According to a report from RealtyHop, eight of the twenty "least affordable cities" in the United States are located in Southern California.
The suspect pulled up and demanded the mailbox master keys from the postal carrier.
The suspect was arrested after deputies found a man inside of a car suffering from a fatal gunshot wound on Sunday.
Four of the victims required hospitalization with serious to moderate injuries.
Police say that the man followed his estranged wife onto the 215 Freeway before firing several shots at her. He was shot about an hour later after approaching officers with an allegedly loaded firearm.
Thousands of guns once owned by law enforcement have been found at crime scenes, including at incidents in Southern California, an in-depth investigation has revealed.
"No teacher should have to lie as part of their job". Ross Palombo talks to a teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School who says he was told to lie about class attendance, which is how the state calculates funding from your tax dollars.
The CDC recommends that at least 95% of students have the MMR vaccine in order to lower the risk of measles outbreaks at their school, but a recent KCAL News investigation shows that hundreds of SoCal schools are well below that number.
For months, migrants have arrived in Los Angeles on controversial buses chartered from Texas. With a lack of coordination from the Lone Star state, community groups stepped in to help bring things under control and helped hundreds across Southern California.
KCAL senior reporter Ross Palombo gets an unprecedented look into the tactics the LAPD uses to stop retail theft.
The immediate impact of the incorporation will see Josh Gibson, one of the baseball's greatest players, take multiple records from the likes of Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth.
Rapper and singer Sean Kingston has agreed to return to from California to Florida, where he and his mother are charged with committing more than a million dollars in fraud.
Lawyers from both sides presented their final cases before the jury in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial in New York.
Albert S. Ruddy, who won Oscars for "The Godfather" and "Million-Dollar Baby" and helped create TV's "Hogan's Heroes," died Saturday.
The Gentle Barn, nestled in the mountains north of Los Angeles, offers unique therapies to help traumatized animals heal. In turn, these animals provide unexpected comfort and healing to humans.
Lawyers from both sides presented their final cases before the jury in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial in New York.
The Libertarian Party nominated party activist Chase Oliver for president, rejecting Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s bid for the nomination.
President Joe Biden laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and is delivering his annual Memorial Day address.
A chaotic scene unfolded as former President Donald Trump took the stage, as Libertarians clashed with pro-Trump attendees throughout his speech.
The judge in the former president's "hush money" trial rejected Trump's request that prosecutors be sanctioned for a submitting a deluge of evidence just weeks before the trial's scheduled start.
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.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
When, who and how much to tip is becoming more of a question in consumers' minds.
One in four college students says they have credit card debt, according to a new survey by U.S. News and World Report. And with interest rates topping 20 percent, those students could be in debt for years. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has more on the biggest mistakes college students are making with their credit cards.
Fewer than a third of Americans have a will. Experts say that could lead to confusion and money loss when someone dies without one. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has expert tips on who needs a will and how to create one.
Los Angeles County public health officials say that the person arrived on a Lufthansa Flight on Sunday
Because of their jobs, firefighters have a much higher risk of developing skin cancer, according to Dr. Steven Wang. That's why he's offering free screenings to current and retired firefighters.
Health authorities are watching for signs the virus might be starting to accelerate again after a springtime lull in COVID rates.
Public Health officials are offering free hepatitis A vaccines to people experiencing homelessness.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
A bill before California lawmakers would require new cars sold in the state in coming years to beep a warning whenever drivers exceed the speed limit by at least 10 mph.
Robotaxis are hitting the streets of Los Angeles.
Disney is seeking approval from local officials to expand its California theme park offerings over the next four decades.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
Southern California Edison will pay $80 million to settle claims on behalf of the U.S. Forest Service connected to a massive wildfire that destroyed more than a thousand homes and other structures in 2017.
Taylor Ward's two-run double into the left-center gap scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, Kevin Pillar had three hits, including a two-run homer, and the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a 4-3 victory over the New York Yankees to snap a three-game losing streak.
The immediate impact of the incorporation will see Josh Gibson, one of the baseball's greatest players, take multiple records from the likes of Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth.
Freddie Freeman hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers snapped a five-game losing streak by defeating the New York Mets 5-2 in the opener of a doubleheader.
"Bill Walton was truly one of a kind," NBA commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement.
Ben Lively pitched seven innings of two-run ball, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-4 for their ninth consecutive win.
Rapper and singer Sean Kingston has agreed to return to from California to Florida, where he and his mother are charged with committing more than a million dollars in fraud.
Albert S. Ruddy, who won Oscars for "The Godfather" and "Million-Dollar Baby" and helped create TV's "Hogan's Heroes," died Saturday.
Wactor was shot and killed when he interrupted three suspects in the midst of a catalytic converter theft in downtown LA early Saturday morning, according to family members.
Richard M. Sherman and his brother penned instantly memorable songs for "Mary Poppins," "The Jungle Book" and "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang."
Nicki Minaj was in Amsterdam after playing a show at Ziggo's Dome on Thursday, and was on her way to Manchester, England, for the next stop in her Pink Friday 2 World Tour.
Actor Johnny Wactor, who played Brando Corbin on the ABC daytime soap opera "General Hospital," was killed in Downtown Los Angeles earlier this week. Laurie Perez reports.
A driver was arrested and a woman killed after being pinned against a building during a crash in South Los Angeles on Tuesday. Mike Rogers reports.
The Hermosa Beach Police Department was one of the agencies that conducted a crackdown this month after residents lodged complaints about the riders going dangerously fast and harassing some passersby. Lesley Marin reports.
Nicole Comstock reports from Riverside, which is one of the nation's least affordable cities according to a new report ranking how much you would have to make to afford a single-family home.
A concerted effort to combat the disturbing trend of violence plaguing Metro transportation was unveiled on Tuesday, which will require passengers to use their fare card to actually exit a subway station. Tom Wait reports.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Shots from the second day of the JM Eagle LA Championship held at the Wilshire Country Club in the Palos Verdes Estates.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The Academy Awards will hand out filmmaking's top honor in 23 categories during the 2024 Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, starting at 7 p.m. Eastern, 4 p.m. PDT.
Shots from the PGA's Genesis Invitational golf tournament held at the Riviera Golf Club in the Pacific Palisades.