Trump signs executive order to begin dismantling Department of Education
President Trump has taken aim at the Department of Education, but shutting down the department entirely would require an act of Congress.
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President Trump has taken aim at the Department of Education, but shutting down the department entirely would require an act of Congress.
A school that was destroyed in the Los Angeles area wildfires is finding innovative ways to keep their students engaged while they search for a permanent solution.
Stanford University says the psychologist behind the controversial "Stanford Prison Experiment" has died.
Faculty have accused the University of California system of labor violations over what they call a sweeping campaign to suppress pro-Palestinian speech and campus protests earlier this year.
As students return to the classroom, more schools are banning phones or otherwise restricting their use.
A federal judge has ordered the University of California, Los Angeles, to craft a plan to protect Jewish students.
President Biden spoke at Mt. Airy Church of God in Christ in northwest Philadelphia before traveling to Harrisburg Sunday afternoon.
National Pi Day is recognized today in the U.S. and around the world. Here's what to know about the quirky holiday, and how to celebrate.
The University of California's governing board has postponed for a year a vote on a plan to allow immigrant students who lack legal status to apply for university jobs.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced $291 billion state spending plan Wednesday with an estimated $37.9 billion deficit.
A new year brings new laws in California, including more paid sick leave, more protections for LGBTQ+ youth and a drastic minimum wage increase for fast food workers.
At least 100 children in grades 1 through 5 were arrested in school during the 2020-2021 school year, according to CBS News analysis of newly-released federal data.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed several bills aimed at bolstering the state's protections for LGBTQ+ people.
Tom Wait interviews one of the people organizing the "Leave Our Kids Alone" group and discusses why they have protested outside of several Southern California school district meetings.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta is investigating whether a local school district infringed on students' civil rights by adopting a policy that requires teachers to notify parents if their child identifies as transgender or wants to use a name or pronoun different from what's on their birth certificate.
Leonardo DiCaprio is bringing a scholarships and a climate education program to his former elementary school.
Federal prosecutors are dropping charges against two parents whose convictions in the sprawling college admissions bribery scandal were overturned by an appeals court, prosecutors said in court papers on Thursday.
Since Juneteenth gained formal recognition in 2021 as a national U.S. holiday, all non-essential federal offices close in observance.
Coach Chip Kelly has signed a two-year extension with UCLA that keeps him under contract through 2027.
KCAL News Anchor Rudabeh Shahbazi sits down with LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho to talk about the state of the district and how it's been going for him since he took the position almost one year ago.
Two optional "acceleration days" were offered on Monday and Tuesday at Los Angeles Unified School District campuses to provide students with an opportunity to catch up on instruction due to lost classroom time during the pandemic.
California lawmakers are considering stocking the life-saving drug Narcan in public schools across the state following a recent spike in fentanyl overdoses on campuses.
In one school year, police arrested hundreds of elementary and middle school students in California. The state is above average when it comes to the chances of police arresting Black and Hispanic students, as well as students with disabilities.
This comes after the plan has been blocked by two separate federal court rulings.
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and his company have been ordered to pay an extra $473 million to families and an FBI agent for calling the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting a hoax.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he is mourning after the passing of Pope Francis.
Local leaders across Los Angeles are reacting to the news of Pope Francis' death, highlighting his papacy for being transformative.
Mayor Karen Bass will deliver her State of City Address from City Hall.
The death of Pope Francis initiates a centuries-old process of rituals and traditions culminating with a conclave to choose his successor.
Here's what to know about whether banks and other institutions are open on Easter Monday in the U.S.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he is mourning after the passing of Pope Francis.
Local leaders across Los Angeles are reacting to the news of Pope Francis' death, highlighting his papacy for being transformative.
Mayor Karen Bass will deliver her State of City Address from City Hall.
The death of Pope Francis initiates a centuries-old process of rituals and traditions culminating with a conclave to choose his successor.
Here's what to know about whether banks and other institutions are open on Easter Monday in the U.S.
Local leaders across Los Angeles are reacting to the news of Pope Francis' death, highlighting his papacy for being transformative.
Mayor Karen Bass will deliver her State of City Address from City Hall.
A train traveling through the area hit a hose line, causing the firefighter's injury, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. He was taken to a nearby hospital with moderate injuries, according to the department.
Police were called to the area near Reseda and Victory Boulevards after learning of a man who was firing shots in the area.
The trees were cut down overnight along S. Grand Avenue between First Street and Wilshire Boulevard, according to authorities.
It happened at around 8 p.m. on northbound lanes of I-5 near Magnolia Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Greg Cronin was fired Saturday as coach of the Anaheim Ducks after two seasons, general manager Pat Verbeek announced.
Big Bear celebrated its unique weekend, where visitors enjoy the best winter and spring.
The Newport Beach Police Department said the motorcyclist was "uncooperative" before the officer shot him.
Investigators said the suspect would message the women he met on Snapchat under the usernames: thatboii_laloo and Joey242599.
Deputies were dispatched to the 13600 block of Daimler Street at around 2:50 p.m. on Saturday after learning of the shooting.
A Riverside Police Department Drug Recognition Expert said that the 24-year-old woman was under the influence of cannabis when the deadly crash happened.
Deputies found evidence of a homicide at a home in Perris when they were called to conduct a welfare check on a woman living in the 2100 block of Glimmer Way.
The 19-year-old suspect was under the influence of narcotics at the time of the crash, police said.
It happened at around 2:30 a.m. on Thursday morning in the unincorporated community of Lake Hills, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.
A Southern California lawmaker is calling for a state audit of LAUSD after a lawsuit claims it defrauded taxpayers of millions of dollars in funding.
A Southern California lawmaker is calling for a state audit of LAUSD after a lawsuit claims it defrauded taxpayers of millions of dollars in funding.
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.
Here's what to know about whether banks and other institutions are open on Easter Monday in the U.S.
The messages were sent the same day Hegseth shared similar details in a separate Signal chat that inadvertently included The Atlantic's editor-in-chief.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen traveled to El Salvador last week, where he met with Abrego Garcia after he said his attempts were repeatedly turned down by the Salvadoran government.
In a brief order, the court directed the Trump administration not to remove Venezuelans held in Texas' Bluebonnet Detention Center "until further order from this court."
Cesar Hernandez was wanted for the shooting death of Abigail Esparza Reyes, the leader of a unit known as "Gringo Hunters," which dedicates itself to arresting U.S. fugitives in Mexico.
The messages were sent the same day Hegseth shared similar details in a separate Signal chat that inadvertently included The Atlantic's editor-in-chief.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen traveled to El Salvador last week, where he met with Abrego Garcia after he said his attempts were repeatedly turned down by the Salvadoran government.
In a brief order, the court directed the Trump administration not to remove Venezuelans held in Texas' Bluebonnet Detention Center "until further order from this court."
The Trump administration has moved to replace websites that previously offered health information and access to COVID tests and treatment.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on May 15 on a Trump administration request to partially enforce the president's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
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 move will ensure coverage through June for 15 million people, including immigrants, who receive health care via the program.
A spokesperson for UMC Health System in Lubbock, Texas, said that the child was "receiving treatment for complications of measles while hospitalized" and was not vaccinated.
For the first time in seven years Riverside County health officials have confirmed a case of measles in a resident.
A Michigan resident died of rabies after an organ transplant in Ohio, health officials say.
Pope Francis had a peaceful night with no crises after a bronchial crisis prompted a worsening of his health.
California is filing a lawsuit to challenge President Donald Trump's tariffs, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.
At an Oakland hearing Tuesday, attorneys for State Farm Insurance made their case for an emergency rate hike that could impact insurance rates for millions of Californians.
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
Fifty women business owners impacted by the Eaton Fire will receive recovery grants of up to $25,000 from Paris Hilton's nonprofit 11:11 Media Impact and GoFundMe.
After winning the World Series and his third league MVP award, the Los Angeles Dodgers star now has the world's most popular Major League Baseball jersey.
Jo Adell had a bases-clearing double in a four-run ninth inning against San Francisco closer Ryan Walker and the Los Angeles Angels rallied to beat the Giants 5-4, spoiling the day for Justin Verlander in the rubber match of a three-game series.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow left Sunday's start against the Texas Rangers with lower leg cramps in the fifth inning of a scoreless game that the Dodgers won 1-0.
Nico Iamaleava says he's heading to UCLA, a week after Tennessee announced the quarterback who helped the Volunteers reach last season's College Football Playoff was no longer with the program.
Freddie Freeman broke up a scoreless game with an eighth-inning sacrifice fly and six Dodgers relievers completed the shutout after starter Tyler Glasnow left with lower leg cramps one pitch into the fifth inning as Los Angeles beat the Texas Rangers 1-0.
Denis Bouanga converted a penalty kick in the 90th minute to pull LAFC into a 3-3 draw against the Portland Timbers.
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
Popular stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze has been named the host of the 77th Emmy Awards airing on CBS on Sept
Wink Martindale, the host of hit game shows "Gambit" and "Tic-Tac-Dough," has died. He was 91.
The family of Lyle and Erik Menendez are blaming Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman as their aunt was hospitalized after seeing graphic crime scene images during a court session on Friday.
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane said he is still able to work and will return to the HBO drama.
Sacred Heart University Catholic Studies Professor Daniel Rober detailed Pope Francis’ legacy throughout the Catholic Church. He also explained why he was referred to as the “People’s Pope.”
President and publisher Christopher Gialanella and photographer Irvin Rivera discuss the new LA Magazine issue featuring some of the top doctors across the city. KCAL News anchor Rudabeh Shahbazi was also featured for her battle with cancer.
Irvin Rivera, photographer and Christopher Gianlanella, president/ publisher of Los Angeles magazine discuss the health issue, featuring top doctors in the region.
Traci Thomas, host of “The Stacks” podcast, talks about the free, May 4 event at the Lombardi House in Hollywood.
After Los Angeles County Department of Public Health found elevated lead levels in soil samples collected near the Eaton Fire burn area, PUSD proactively is taking additional safety measures by conducting independent outdoor soil testing at all campuses.
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.
