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On September 26, 1989, as an 18-year old high school senior, Kyle Garlett's life changed forever. It was the first time he heard the words, "You have cancer." He wrote about his journey in "Heart Of Iron." Kyle stopped by KCAL9 Monday to talk about his latest literary triumph.
Twelve-year-old Jessie Rees is fighting cancer, but she is not thinking about herself. Instead she is spreading happiness and hope to other children with cancer through her JoyJars.
More than 1,000 former residents and neighbors of a Willowbrook Apartment complex are seeking environmental justice, claiming that their illnesses are related to contamination in the ground below.
With no basketball to coach, George Karl is tending to his other passion in life: fighting cancer, a disease he's beaten twice.
Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend pledged Friday to raise money to renovate part of the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center pediatric floor into a separate space for patients ages 15 to 25.
KCAL9's Sandra Mitchell concludes her three-part series on breast cancer -- "1 in 8", so named because one in eight American women will get breast cancer -- with a special interview and profile of Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Sheryl Crow.
Ricky Adams, a utility infielder on the Los Angeles Angels' 1982 Western Division championship team, died Friday after a long battle with cancer. He was 52.
Jennie Lim of The Maids and Lisa Pitkow, a breast cancer patient, visited KCAL9 Monday. The Maids has partnered with Cleaning for a Reason to offer housecleaning services to women battling cancer.
Larry Hagman has been diagnosed with cancer.
A reality star's margarita mix may give you more than a buzz. Critics say Bethenny Frankel's Skinnygirl Margarita contains a preservative that can cause cancer.
Patricia Wright is serving time for killing her husband, but to this day, she still claims that she is innocent. Now the 60-year-old has an even bigger battle -- cancer.
The Skin Cancer Foundation's Road to Healthy Skin Tour, presented by Aveeno and Rite Aid, has arrived here in Los Angeles.
A single mother receives a terrifying cancer diagnosis and doesn't know which way to turn.
A new study shows a connection between the height of a woman and her risk of developing cancer.
Los Angeles can expect high levels of UV exposure on Saturday.
The Dodgers are taking on their down state rivals this weekend...the Anaheim Angels.
After just a week in the hospital, 5-year-old Ruby Spencer is very familiar with tubes and swabs, but she would rather play with them on a doll than have it done to her.
Carl and Kathy Sorabella have vowed not to give up their fight despite the likelihood that any legal challenge to the firing would fall short.
The 2011 Amgen Tour of California is rolling into Thousand Oaks this weekend, and Amgen is honoring several cancer survivors as part of the celebration.
A loving couple, three beautiful kids and a faith as strong as any family can have -- that, in words, describes the Rees family.
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest malignancies there is, killing more than 95 percent who have it within five years of diagnosis.
The California Supreme Court has lifted legal deadlines for smokers who later develop diseases like lung cancer.
Governor Jerry Brown is home recovering from a procedure to remove a cancerous growth on the side of his nose.
Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones is seeking treatments for bipolar disorder, her publicist said Wednesday.
The federal government will pay $1.95 million to settle a lawsuit with the family of a now-deceased illegal immigrant who was denied medical care for cancer while in detention.
District Attorney Nathan Hochman said a vast majority of claims in the historic child sexual abuse settlements against Los Angeles County were potentially fraudulent, according to court documents filed on Wednesday.
Housing Secretary Scott Turner said federal investigators "uncovered evidence of LAHSA's repeated false statements and its irresponsible actions and failures."
Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani hit his 13th homer of the season before leaving the game due to left knee inflammation and Los Angeles beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-6.
A family is asking for answers after a father and son died when a Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department engine collided with their sedan in Hemet.
It's estimated that about 2,000 people were in the plaza for the match, eating, drinking, and shopping. There are over 300 businesses and vendors, and many of the small business owners say the excitement surrounding the tournament is translating into much-needed customers.
FOX and NBCUniversal have the broadcasting rights for the 104 World Cup games being played in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
The U.S. men's national soccer team, which last appeared at the 2022 World Cup, will face Paraguay to kick off its 2026 World Cup.
District Attorney Nathan Hochman said a vast majority of claims in the historic child sexual abuse settlements against Los Angeles County were potentially fraudulent, according to court documents filed on Wednesday.
Housing Secretary Scott Turner said federal investigators "uncovered evidence of LAHSA's repeated false statements and its irresponsible actions and failures."
A family is asking for answers after a father and son died when a Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department engine collided with their sedan in Hemet.
District Attorney Nathan Hochman said a vast majority of claims in the historic child sexual abuse settlements against Los Angeles County were potentially fraudulent, according to court documents filed on Wednesday.
Housing Secretary Scott Turner said federal investigators "uncovered evidence of LAHSA's repeated false statements and its irresponsible actions and failures."
It's estimated that about 2,000 people were in the plaza for the match, eating, drinking, and shopping. There are over 300 businesses and vendors, and many of the small business owners say the excitement surrounding the tournament is translating into much-needed customers.
While the restaurant recently closed for a rebrand, Chef Keith Corbin is back in the kitchen with the same mission: giving former inmates an opportunity to work in an acclaimed kitchen.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department evacuated a Compton neighborhood after someone found explosives in a storage area of their home.
The City of Laguna Beach said the sighting occurred 250 to 300 yards offshore of Christmas Cove, about one-quarter mile north of the area where the girl was initially swept away.
The November Fire has forced some evacuation orders and warnings for people in San Diego County.
Laguna Beach officials said that their search for the girl concluded at around 9 p.m. on Wednesday night, more than 24 hours after the girl was swept away.
Hundreds of Orange County residents gathered in Garden Grove on Tuesday night to demand answers from GKN Aerospace leadership during a special city council meeting.
The Orange County District Attorney's Office said officers found her in a running shower with her toddler's body.
A family is asking for answers after a father and son died when a Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department engine collided with their sedan in Hemet.
Two people were killed, including a 9-year-old boy, during a three-car crash in Riverside County on Tuesday night, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The November Fire has forced some evacuation orders and warnings for people in San Diego County.
Following a yearlong investigation, Freddy Cisneros of Fontana was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly having sex with a minor under the age of sixteen.
Team Rubicon volunteers are set to remove dozens of dead trees and vegetation to help mitigate wildfire risk on Big Bear as part of a nearly four-year plan to remove what was left behind by the 2022 Radford Fire and the 2024 Line Fire.
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.
The U.S. men's national soccer team, which last appeared at the 2022 World Cup, will face Paraguay to kick off its 2026 World Cup.
With 104 World Cup games being played in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, it's like "a Super Bowl every single day for five weeks," U.S. team captain Tim Ream told CBS News.
President Trump said the U.S. has taken out "millions" of barrels of Iranian oil in the dead of night, and said inflation will come down when the war ends.
The Consumer Price Index rose last month at a 4.2% annual rate amid a spike in U.S. energy prices.
Voters in California may decide this fall on a proposal that would make tax increases on high-income earners to fund education permanent, officials said.
California's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom spearheaded a redistricting initiative that was intended to make up to five more districts more friendly to Democrats. Voters may have different ideas.
President Trump said the U.S. has taken out "millions" of barrels of Iranian oil in the dead of night, and said inflation will come down when the war ends.
Bill Gates told members of Congress on Wednesday that Jeffrey Epstein put his philanthropic work at risk, and that meeting him represented "a grave error in judgment."
Republican Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host and adviser to former British Prime Minister David Cameron, will advance to November's general election in the race to become California's next governor, CBS News projects.
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.
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.
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.
Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani hit his 13th homer of the season before leaving the game due to left knee inflammation and Los Angeles beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-6.
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.
The U.S. men's national soccer team, which last appeared at the 2022 World Cup, will face Paraguay to kick off its 2026 World Cup.
With 104 World Cup games being played in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, it's like "a Super Bowl every single day for five weeks," U.S. team captain Tim Ream told CBS News.
Jose Siri hit a game-winning single in the 10th inning, Mike Trout and Logan O'Hoppe homered, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Houston Astros 3-2.
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
The released video footage was shot on a phone from inside a police vehicle, showing the car rolling up to two officers casually talking, standing at their vehicle as they prepare for their night shift. Hunter Sowards reports.
CBS LA's Laurie Perez talks to soccer fans excited for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Los Angeles.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on Thursday suspended federal funding for the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority after investigators claimed the local agency "abused hundreds of millions of tax dollars per year." Tom Wait reports.
District Attorney Nathan Hochman said a vast majority of claims in the child sexual abuse settlements against Los Angeles County were potentially fraudulent, according to court documents filed on Wednesday.
A recent Galaxy game became the first professional sports broadcast shot entirely on iPhones! Chris Hayre has a look at how it came together.
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.
