Brown, Whitman In Virtual Tie For Calif. Governor
With nearly one-fifth of voters undecided or uninterested in backing either candidate, the race for governor of California may go right down to the wire.
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With nearly one-fifth of voters undecided or uninterested in backing either candidate, the race for governor of California may go right down to the wire.
Forget the fountain: it's up to Gov. Schwarzenegger to sign or veto a bill which would require California schools to provide free water during meals.
The decision from the three-judge federal panel all but kills a case where one Southland college student says his instructor called him a "fascist bastard" for opposing gay marriage.
The number of unemployed Californians increased slightly in August, creeping up one-tenth of a percentage point to 12.4 percent.
San Diego-based MDA DataQuick said Thursday that the drop from about 39,800 homes in August 2009 to around 35,200 homes last month came as some potential buyers worried about job security, while others waited to see if prices would fall further.
TV Chef Aida Mollenkamp and wine expert David Mirassou visited KCAL 9 Thursday to discuss their free online cookbook called "Taste & Toast of California."
State health officials say California's whooping cough epidemic is on track to break a 55-year record, with 4,017 infections and nine deaths statewide this year.
The DREAM Act would help immigrants join the military to become legal U.S. residents, but at least one Southland lawmaker isn't pleased with the bill.
A record number of shark-bitten sea otters were found last month along the state's Central Coast, possibly because cooler ocean temperatures that create ideal conditions for sharks, according to the California Department of Fish and Game.
California Department of Public Health spokesman Ken August told the Los Angeles Times Tuesday that the death makes this year's epidemic more deadly than one in 2005.
Classrooms would have been off-limits, but under the proposed plan, students would have seen advertising in libraries, hallways and even cafeterias.
The good news: regions in Southern California were the only ones to show net job increases so far. The bad news: jobs are more scarce in the rest of the state.
A lawsuit announced Friday by the American Civil Liberties Union says at least 32 school districts statewide are charging for textbooks, uniforms and extracurricular activities.
For the fourth year in a row, vehicle thefts in California are down -- and car owners say they know why.
As the fall campaign to replace him kicks into high gear and his popularity at a new low, Governor Schwarzenegger is set to leave the Golden State behind.
California union leaders have given Democratic candidates a boost with a Labor Day rally that serves as the unofficial kickoff to the general election season.
A California appellate court won't order state officials to comply enforce the measure approved by 52 percent of California voters in November 2008.
As residents grow increasingly frustrated over the growing budget crisis in Sacramento, KNX 1070's Ed Mertz reports state lawmakers have finally set their sights on ending the impasse.
As millions of Southland college students get set to head back to school, the heads of all three California school systems have issued a dire warning.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
To stop porch pirates, Irvine police have been using aerial drones to follow suspects from residential areas and shopping malls.
The Los Angeles Fire Department said they were able to finally achieve a knockdown just before 6 p.m., meaning there were no active flames and no threat of fire spreading.
The Dodgers fulfilled their promise to donate $1 million to families affected by the immigration enforcement operations in 2025.
Thousands of people have signed a petition asking Big Bear city leaders and Fourth of July event organizers to reconsider this year's fireworks show for the sake of the beloved bald eagle family.
The Los Angeles Fire Department said they were able to finally achieve a knockdown just before 6 p.m., meaning there were no active flames and no threat of fire spreading.
The Los Angeles Unified School District has appointed Andrés E. Chait as its new superintendent after Alberto Carvalho's resignation on Sunday.
Venezuela's acting president said the death toll from powerful twin earthquakes was likely to rise, as USGS modeling suggested thousands may have been killed.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
The Dodgers fulfilled their promise to donate $1 million to families affected by the immigration enforcement operations in 2025.
To stop porch pirates, Irvine police have been using aerial drones to follow suspects from residential areas and shopping malls.
The Los Angeles Fire Department said they were able to finally achieve a knockdown just before 6 p.m., meaning there were no active flames and no threat of fire spreading.
The Dodgers fulfilled their promise to donate $1 million to families affected by the immigration enforcement operations in 2025.
Fans packed the streets in Santa Ana and celebrated Mexico's World Cup win on Wednesday.
Shadowcast Pictures closed its doors after the pandemic, Hollywood strikes, an ongoing production drought and the rise of AI pushed it ot the edge.
Fans packed the streets in Santa Ana and celebrated Mexico's World Cup win on Wednesday.
The crash happened near the intersection of East Coast Highway and Newport Coast Drive at around 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, Newport Beach police said.
Kevin Pearsall, 59, of Long Beach, is facing several charges, including 23 misdemeanor counts of secretly filming another person.
The blaze was first reported at around 6:10 p.m. at a building in the 3200 block of MacArthur Boulevard, according to the Orange County Fire Authority.
Maribel Mechaca says her son was going through a mental health episode on June 14, when a 911 call was made to the Santa Ana Police Department.
Thousands of people have signed a petition asking Big Bear city leaders and Fourth of July event organizers to reconsider this year's fireworks show for the sake of the beloved bald eagle family.
The Rialto Police Department called the case "the most disturbing acts of cruelty" its investigators have ever encountered.
Two people have been arrested in connection with a shooting that left a 21-year-old man dead in Banning in early June.
A 19-year-old woman was found fatally shot inside a home in the 1000 block of Silver Star Circle in Colton last week.
Deputies were called to the 6000 block of Collins Street for reports of a man man who was swinging a hammer and reports of a female screaming in the area.
Mookie Betts backed Shohei Ohtani with his 300th career home run, three hits and slick defense, as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3 for a three-game sweep.
President Trump canceled a planned signing ceremony on Wednesday for a housing affordability bill that passed Congress by wide bipartisan margins.
Freddie Freeman and Andy Pages each had three of the Dodgers' season high-tying 17 hits, Justin Wrobleski worked seven strong innings, and Los Angeles beat the Minnesota Twins 12-3 Tuesday night.
The Senate approved a House-passed resolution aimed at reining in President Trump on Iran, marking the first time such a measure has made it through both chambers.
The Supreme Court rejected a former Louisiana inmate's effort to sue state prison officials after they shaved his dreadlocks in violation of his religious beliefs.
The Senate late Wednesday rejected a measure aimed at restricting President Trump's power to wage war against Iran, a victory for Senate GOP leadership — and a shift from one day earlier.
Most Americans expect data centers to negatively impact the environment, local resources, although some see economic benefits
President Trump canceled a planned signing ceremony on Wednesday for a housing affordability bill that passed Congress by wide bipartisan margins.
A federal appeals court has allowed the Trump administration to move forward with an effort to expand fast-track deportations throughout the U.S.
The Senate approved a House-passed resolution aimed at reining in President Trump on Iran, marking the first time such a measure has made it through both chambers.
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.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
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.
Mookie Betts backed Shohei Ohtani with his 300th career home run, three hits and slick defense, as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3 for a three-game sweep.
Nolan Schanuel reached third on an error and Logan O'Hoppe drove him in on a soft ground ball in the 10th inning as the Los Angeles Angels rallied back to defeat the Baltimore Orioles 7-6 on Wednesday.
Austin Reaves is re-signing with the Los Angeles Lakers on a four-year contract worth $185 million, setting a record for the highest deal ever given to an undrafted player.
Rookie right-hander Ryan Johnson gave up one hit over six scoreless innings, Nolan Schanuel hit an early two-run home run and the Los Angeles Angels earned a 5-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.
Freddie Freeman and Andy Pages each had three of the Dodgers' season high-tying 17 hits, Justin Wrobleski worked seven strong innings, and Los Angeles beat the Minnesota Twins 12-3 Tuesday night.
A judge has found that a man charged with murder in the stabbing of actor James Handy isn't mentally competent for criminal court proceedings.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Record producer Tay Keith was found dead in his Nashville home by officers performing a welfare check, police said.
Irvine Police Chief Michael Kent says property crime is the leading crime committed in his city. In December 2024, there were 84 cases of package theft and 44 in July 2025. To fight this crime, Irvine police have been using aerial drones to follow suspects from residential areas and shopping malls.
June Gloom will return to Southern California on Thursday and continue through the weekend. There will be a strong sea breeze which will cool down temperatures.
Thousands of people have signed a petition asking Big Bear city leaders and Fourth of July event organizers to reconsider this year's fireworks show for the sake of the beloved bald eagle family. Lesley Marin reports.
Thousands of people gathered to celebrate Mexico's big win over Czechia and continued success in the World Cup at the Plaza Mexico in Lynwood on Wednesday night. Laurie Perez reports.
After eight days of constant firefighting, LAFD crews have finally announced the knockdown of the fire at the Lineage warehouse in Boyle Heights. Hunter Sowards reports.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
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.
