Disneyland Workers Protest, Demand Changes To Reopening Plan
Disneyland union workers are set to take to the streets Saturday morning to call for changes to plans for the resort's reopening, which was delayed indefinitely this week.
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Disneyland union workers are set to take to the streets Saturday morning to call for changes to plans for the resort's reopening, which was delayed indefinitely this week.
The rollercoaster's theme had been criticized recently because of the racist undertones of the 1946 animated film it was based on, "Song of the South." Critics say the film stereotyped Black characters.
Disneyland Resort announced Wednesday it is delaying plans to reopen Disneyland and Disney California Adventure pending government approval.
"We are not yet convinced that it is safe to reopen the parks on Disney's rapid timetable."
A change.org petition that was started Thursday, a day after Disneyland announced it would reopen to the public on July 17, has nearly reached its goal of 25,000 signatures within a day.
Disney fans are petitioning to re-theme the iconic Splash Mountain log ride at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World, removing the ride's inspiration from "Song of the South."
Disney Parks, Experiences and Products announced Wednesday proposed plans for a phased reopening of the Disneyland Resort stating that the theme parks could open as early as July 17.
Employees and guests will be required to wear masks and undergo temperature checks.
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Shanghai Disney Resort announced Tuesday that Shanghai Disneyland will re-open to the public on May 11 with some new safety guidelines.
As theme parks across Southern California remain closed, many season pass and ticket holders are left wondering what happens to the days they have missed out on.
Disneyland has found a way to bring a little magic straight to your home.
Disney is making some concessions for its most ardent fans after having to close Disneyland and California Adventure on March 27.
Disneyland has announced that it is extending the closure of its Anaheim theme parks due to coronavirus concerns.
Landmarks across Southern California usually teeming with tourists, locals and workers were eerily empty this week after being shut down in the effort to slow the coronavirus outbreak.
Disneyland has announced that the Anaheim theme parks will be closing beginning Saturday through the end of the month.
Disneyland and other large theme parks will not required to comply with California Gov. Gavin Newsom's order against large gatherings to counter the spread of COVID-19.
Superheroes from all over will assemble this summer at the Avengers Campus, the newest land to open at Disneyland.
As the number of coronavirus cases continues to grow — 16 confirmed in Los Angeles County as of Monday evening — area theme parks have increased their sanitation efforts in an attempt to prevent further spread of the illness.
At least one car caught fire inside the Disneyland parking garage in Anaheim Tuesday night.
Ticket prices at Disneyland jumped Tuesday as part of a new five-tier pricing system rasing some one-day passes over the $200 mark.
Video posted to Twitter showed an orange glow coming from the backstage area of the theme park along Main Street.
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge's newest ride, "Rise of the Resistance," opens to the public Friday. It's said to be Disneyland's longest-running ride at 16 minutes.
Disneyland is offering "kids everywhere" and Southern California residents discounted $67 per-person tickets when they buy a three-day, one-park ticket.
Disneyland's popular Haunted Mansion attraction is set to close for two months starting Jan. 21 while undergoing repairs.
Lamont Ivan Russell, 55, was making a turn when he reversed into the 20-month-old girl and two others, police said.
The Pasadena Police Department identified the wounded officer as Bryan Vasquez.
The airport's police department said all officers were in fair condition.
Crude oil prices are surging due to the Iran war, pushing up prices at the pump across the U.S., according to AAA.
U.S. financial markets are rebounding after shedding more than 1,200 points in earlier trading on Tuesday.
Lamont Ivan Russell, 55, was making a turn when he reversed into the 20-month-old girl and two others, police said.
The Pasadena Police Department identified the wounded officer as Bryan Vasquez.
The airport's police department said all officers were in fair condition.
Crude oil prices are surging due to the Iran war, pushing up prices at the pump across the U.S., according to AAA.
U.S. financial markets are rebounding after shedding more than 1,200 points in earlier trading on Tuesday.
Cement from the truck was seen spread across several lanes.
Two people were found shot to death inside a home in Northridge on Monday night, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Despite being a day of joyful and colorful costume parties, some Purim celebrations in Los Angeles were a balance of hope and fear on Monday evening for many Jewish-Iranian Angelenos.
The Pasadena Police Department officer was taken to the hospital in an unknown condition.
Two women were convicted of stalking an ICE agent and livestreaming themselves following him to his Southern California home.
The 32-year-old DJ is accused of raping a 17-year-old girl while she was unconscious.
The FBI's week-long investigation into "suspicious materials" found at an Irvine home stems from a college student's science project, his family's attorney said.
The Big Bear bald eagles have another clutch of eggs after losing their initial set earlier this season.
Rudy Martinez's family is demanding justice, saying their 36-year-old relative was shot and killed by an Anaheim police officer.
The National Guard's Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team works with local agencies during hazardous material investigations.
The Inland Empire is abuzz with excitement as the Dodgers' newest minor league baseball affiliate, the Ontario Tower Buzzers, get set to take the field in their brand new stadium for their inaugural season.
The fundraising effort came after Cal Baptist University announced that the men's wrestling, golf and swimming and diving teams would be cut.
Deputies say that the suspect fired at a moving vehicle in the 25000 block of Florida Avenue at around 7:20 p.m. Wednesday. No one was struck by gunfire.
The Big Bear bald eagles have another clutch of eggs after losing their initial set earlier this season.
The crash happened at around 5 a.m. on southbound lanes of the 215 freeway near Central Avenue, according to a news release from the California Highway Patrol.
Crude oil prices are surging due to the Iran war, pushing up prices at the pump across the U.S., according to AAA.
U.S. financial markets are rebounding after shedding more than 1,200 points in earlier trading on Tuesday.
The Supreme Court order blocks for now a California law that bans automatic parental notification requirements if students change their pronouns or gender expression at school.
The House Oversight Committee released recordings of last week's depositions with former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
U.S. motorists could soon see higher prices at the pump as oil prices surge following the attacks in Iran.
The Supreme Court order blocks for now a California law that bans automatic parental notification requirements if students change their pronouns or gender expression at school.
The House Oversight Committee released recordings of last week's depositions with former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
The Pentagon announced Monday that six American service members have been killed in Operation Epic Fury.
For the second day in a row, thousands of people took to the streets of Los Angeles to express their hopes for freedom after the death of Iran's longtime leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed when the U.S. and Israel launched a joint air strike on Iran.
"Sadly, there will likely be more before it ends. That's the way it is. Likely be more," President Trump said after mentioning the three U.S. service members killed in the operation.
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.
Meal kit delivery firm HelloFresh will pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
With the help of her daughter and her 5th-grade class, CBS News California (KCAL) Investigative reporter Julie Watts investigates "Sephora Kids" concerns.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
Riverside County health officials have reported the second and third measles cases of the year, which they say could be connected to the county's first case that was reported last week.
Health officials say that an unvaccinated minor visited the Walmart Supercenter in Ontario on Jan. 29.
Health officials said that the traveler arrived at LAX's Tom Bradley International Airport Terminal on a Viva Aerobus Flight on Jan. 26.
Orange County health officials have confirmed their second measles case of 2026 in an international traveler who arrived in California at Los Angeles International Airport before visiting Disneyland and California Adventure last week.
A California judge has tentatively stopped the state from canceling commercial licenses for more than 20,000 immigrant truck drivers.
The Fremont factory will still manufacture Model 3 and Y, but the space where Model S and X are made will instead focus on mass production of Tesla's Gen 3 Optimus robots.
About 30% of San Francisco was without power at the height of the outage, according to utility provider PG&E.
The DMV said it is giving Tesla Motors 60 days to address its misleading use of "autopilot," or it could have its dealer license temporarily suspended.
California is set to join a growing list of states banning the practice of cat declawing, under a new law taking effect in January.
Devon Toews scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third period, Martin Necas added an empty-netter to go with two assists, and the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4-2.
Kawhi Leonard had 23 points, eight rebounds and four assists, and the Los Angeles Clippers erased a 17-point deficit to beat the short-handed Golden State Warriors 114-101.
Luka Doncic had 28 points and nine assists, LeBron James added 24 points and the Los Angeles Lakers finished a back-to-back set with a 128-104 victory over the Sacramento Kings.
Cutter Gauthier scored twice in regulation, Leo Carlsson and Mason McTavish both converted in the shootout, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Calgary Flames 3-2.
Kawhi Leonard scored 23 points and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the New Orleans Pelicans 137-117 on Sunday night to end a three-game losing streak.
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
Shia LaBeouf, who was charged with battery after police say he punched several people outside a New Orleans bar earlier this month, was arrested again on Saturday.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
A surge in demand for hormone replacement therapy has caused a shortage in estrogen patches. Many women who are unable to get the patches are being forced to turn to other options to find relief.
Negin Ghaffari, City of Calabasas commissioner, shares her family story, leaving Iran and coming to the U.S. at 8 years old in 1982. She also talks about unified gratitude to President Trump for intervening, helping the people of Iran.
Colleen McClain, Pew Research Center senior researcher, discusses AI technology and schoolwork.
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, an opportunity for women to understand the condition, symptoms and potential treatment.
Andrew Borene, Senior Fellow, National Security Institute; former senior intelligence official, discusses the history of Iran-U.S. relations.
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.
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.
