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As California faces the largest insurance crisis in the state's history, there is still no leader of the state Senate Insurance Committee. Half committee members are new to the committee, the committee staff is new, and arguably, the most experienced and qualified person in the Senate to lead this committee is embroiled in a federal corruption investigation.
As California State University students head back to school, data indicates overall graduation rates are up. But if you look past the public data, stubborn racial inequities remain on CSU campuses.
Survivors of the Los Angeles County wildfires have several deadlines for disaster aid applications coming up in March.
The sound of shattering glass echoed through Start Rescue Resale as security cameras caught a man breaking in just 10 minutes before the nonprofit opened.
The U.S. Department of Justice announced an investigation into the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department over the processing time for concealed weapons permits.
Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies cleared an RV storage lot in the city of Industry that squatters had taken over.
It's a new season but the Los Angeles Dodgers are still celebrating their 2024 World Series championship.
It's a new season but the Los Angeles Dodgers are still celebrating their 2024 World Series championship.
Survivors of the Los Angeles County wildfires have several deadlines for disaster aid applications coming up in March.
The sound of shattering glass echoed through Start Rescue Resale as security cameras caught a man breaking in just 10 minutes before the nonprofit opened.
The U.S. Department of Justice announced an investigation into the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department over the processing time for concealed weapons permits.
Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies cleared an RV storage lot in the city of Industry that squatters had taken over.
Survivors of the Los Angeles County wildfires have several deadlines for disaster aid applications coming up in March.
The sound of shattering glass echoed through Start Rescue Resale as security cameras caught a man breaking in just 10 minutes before the nonprofit opened.
The U.S. Department of Justice announced an investigation into the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department over the processing time for concealed weapons permits.
Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies cleared an RV storage lot in the city of Industry that squatters had taken over.
In a landscape marked by the devastation of flames is an unexpected burst of color along the wall of an Altadena home miraculously spared by the Eaton Fire.
The group Protect HB filed the lawsuit claiming that the Huntington Beach City Council members deliberately misled the public.
A state senator from Southern California introduced a bill to allow prosecutors to charge people who make "swatting" calls against schools, hospitals and houses of worship.
The pet was recovered after police asked for the public's help tracking down the feline. The cat was unharmed, but the suspect remains at large.
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.
Riverside County prosecutors charged a Lake Elsinore Unified School District employee with child sexual abuse and possession of child sexual assault material.
A state senator from Southern California introduced a bill to allow prosecutors to charge people who make "swatting" calls against schools, hospitals and houses of worship.
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.
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.
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.
Starbucks will replace its plastic cups at select locations in California and several other states. Ross Palombo reports.
It's a new season but the Los Angeles Dodgers are still celebrating their 2024 World Series championship.
Mega Millions will roll out several changes next month, including new ticket prices, jackpots and an increase in the odds of winning, the game announced.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy will cut 3,500 jobs from the Food and Drug Administration and 2,400 from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Starting today, the Social Security Administration will again take 100% of a beneficiary's check to recoup overpayments. Here's what to know.
23andMe, which helped popularize ancestry tracing through genetic testing, filed for bankruptcy protection and will seek a sale.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy will cut 3,500 jobs from the Food and Drug Administration and 2,400 from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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.
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.
The iconic Sundance Film Festival will be moving from Park City, Utah to Boulder, Colorado, starting in 2027, the festival and the Colorado Governor's Office announced on Thursday.
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.
It's a new season but the Los Angeles Dodgers are still celebrating their 2024 World Series championship.
Leo Carlsson scored twice, Jackson LaCombe had a goal and an assist and the Anaheim Ducks beat Boston 6-2, extending the Bruins winless streak to seven games.
First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN.
LeBron James had a buzzer-beating tip-in to cap a 10-point fourth quarter, Luka Doncic scored 34 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Indiana Pacers 120-119 on Wednesday night.
The Clippers prevented the Knicks from clinching a playoff berth with a 126-113 victory Wednesday night.
The iconic Sundance Film Festival will be moving from Park City, Utah to Boulder, Colorado, starting in 2027, the festival and the Colorado Governor's Office announced on Thursday.
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.
Lauren Pozen speaks to an employee after a burglar stole thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from a Sherman Oaks thrift store.
The Los Angeles City Attorney announced her plan to crack down on price gouging.
A family is outraged after another woman died while visiting an inmate at a Northern California prison.
Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies cleared an RV storage lot in the city of Industry that squatters had taken over. Nicole Comstock reports.
Tom Wait delves into the concerns after President Trump's crackdown on foreign students.
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.
