School Board To Appeal Ruling That Banned Prayer At Meetings
A local school board voted Monday night in favor of appealing a judge's ruling that banned prayer at meetings.
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A local school board voted Monday night in favor of appealing a judge's ruling that banned prayer at meetings.
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit claiming that California's teachers are unfairly penalized or deprived of their free speech rights if they do not support the political activities of their labor unions.
A Newport Beach city councilman accused of making anti-gay statements on city letterhead got an earful from the community during a meeting on Tuesday.
A local man is taking on the city of Inglewood in a vocal way as the city remains involved in a bitter legal battle with a number of its own citizens. The mayor of Inglewood is one of the key figures in the dispute, as the citizens and their attorneys say that this is an issue of free speech.
A local school district is the target of a lawsuit by the group Freedom from Religion, which claims that prayer during board meetings violates the First Amendment.
A senior staff attorney for the ACLU says the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has a mixed record when it comes to transparency about the kinds of surveillance used.
San Bernardino County officials have been accused of violating artists' First Amendment rights after three paintings were removed from the Government Center.
A major adult filmmaker sued to block a new Los Angeles County law requiring porn actors to wear condoms, calling it a threat to free expression.
A class on the First Amendment is being offered to "Occupy LA" protesters who were arrested on minor offenses.
The ruling vindicates a 68-year-old Vietnam vet who has protested the VA's land-use policies every Sunday since 2008, along with other veterans.
A Riverside County church is suing the California Highway Patrol, saying its members were wrongly arrested for reading Bible verses to people waiting in line outside a local Department of Motor Vehicles office.
A City Council committee is scheduled Tuesday to consider whether people should be able to look at porn on library public computers.
A federal judge has struck down city regulations governing who gets to sing and sell along crowded Venice Beach in Los Angeles.
Will Smith tie a tiebreaking home run in the bottom of the ninth, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers over the San Diego Padres 4-3.
Zach Neto hit a leadoff homer and rookie Christian Moore had a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in a four-run eighth inning that sent the Los Angeles Angels past the Boston Red Sox 9-5.
The fire damaged four buildings, including a restaurant and a home, and destroyed a recreational vehicle, firefighters said.
Fourteen firearms were found at the man's home while serving a search warrant, including black-powder rifles, shotguns and an unregistered AR-15 rifle, according to Riverside County deputies.
Deputies were called to the scene after receiving reports of a man armed with a gun. Since arrival, they have yet to locate evidence of a crime scene or witnesses who actually saw the man.
Two people are dead, including a Los Angeles Police Department sergeant, in a multi-vehicle crash on the southbound 405 Freeway in Brentwood.
The fire damaged four buildings, including a restaurant and a home, and destroyed a recreational vehicle, firefighters said.
Fourteen firearms were found at the man's home while serving a search warrant, including black-powder rifles, shotguns and an unregistered AR-15 rifle, according to Riverside County deputies.
Crews searched for three people who went missing in the water near Rattlesnake Falls in Soda Springs, officials said Wednesday.
Deputies were called to the scene after receiving reports of a man armed with a gun. Since arrival, they have yet to locate evidence of a crime scene or witnesses who actually saw the man.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department was in pursuit of a stolen vehicle near South LA.
The cats are still receiving care and undergoing evaluations, but are in "relatively good health," despite being found in filth, Pasadena Humane said.
On Monday, Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Ronald S. Coen agreed that the evidence pointed to Sementilli being the mastermind of her husband's murder and sentenced her to life in prison.
Two juveniles were wounded during a shooting inside a Waymo in Santa Monica.
Two people are dead, including a Los Angeles Police Department sergeant, in a multi-vehicle crash on the southbound 405 Freeway in Brentwood.
Kwong (Tony) Chun Sit, 53, faces multiple felony counts of animal cruelty and animal abuse after 11 dogs died while under his care, according to police.
Detectives from Irvine said the trainer tried to cremate the remains of the 10 dogs.
Some female high school athletes want an end to a policy that allows transgender athletes to compete in girls' sports.
Two sculptures valued at a combined $2.1 million were taken from an Anaheim warehouse last week, according to police.
Santa Ana community advocate Maria Corona said the 15-year-old is scared that he needs proof of citizenship.
The fire damaged four buildings, including a restaurant and a home, and destroyed a recreational vehicle, firefighters said.
Fourteen firearms were found at the man's home while serving a search warrant, including black-powder rifles, shotguns and an unregistered AR-15 rifle, according to Riverside County deputies.
Deputies were called to the scene after receiving reports of a man armed with a gun. Since arrival, they have yet to locate evidence of a crime scene or witnesses who actually saw the man.
The "If You Light It, We'll Write It" campaign is targeting people using illegal fireworks in the weeks surrounding the Fourth of July.
Health officials at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital say that they have noticed a spike in pediatric cases of Valley Fever in recent months.
Years after the Los Angeles Unified School District defunded its police department, a troubling event has once again sparked concerns that campuses are not as safe as they should be for students and their families.
Years after the Los Angeles Unified School District defunded its police department, a troubling event has once again sparked concerns that campuses are not as safe as they should be for students and their families.
Years after the Los Angeles Unified School District defunded its police department, a troubling event has once again sparked concerns that campuses are not as safe as they should be for students and their families.
KCAL News Investigates gets answers after senior reporter Ross Palombo uncovers serious concerns regarding brush clearance in the wake of the Palisades Fire.
Councilwoman Traci Park vowed to get more resources for LAFD's brush clearance unit. Ross Palombo reports.
Ford is recalling 200,000 Mustang Mach-E cars due to an issue with its door latches that could put children at risk.
Pacers star guard Tyrese Haliburton, who had been playing with a strained calf, went down in the first quarter and would not return.
President Trump confirmed Sunday that the pilots of B-2 bombers who carried out the U.S. military strikes in Iran have safely returned to the U.S.
A bulletin from the National Terrorism Advisory System warns of a "heightened threat environment" in the U.S. following the military strikes on Iran's nuclear sites.
President Trump said his intelligence director was "wrong" when she testified Iran wasn't building a nuclear weapon.
President Trump downplayed Iran's attacks on a U.S. base in Qatar, and said Iran offered early warning.
There has been no official word yet from Israel or Iran, but a top Iranian diplomat sounded less definitive.
President Trump confirmed Sunday that the pilots of B-2 bombers who carried out the U.S. military strikes in Iran have safely returned to the U.S.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio appeared on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" Sunday and said what happens next "depends on what Iran chooses to do."
A bulletin from the National Terrorism Advisory System warns of a "heightened threat environment" in the U.S. following the military strikes on Iran's nuclear sites.
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.
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.
Health officials at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital say that they have noticed a spike in pediatric cases of Valley Fever in recent months.
The Health and Human Services secretary said he is "retiring" all 17 members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices, which helps set recommendations for vaccines.
Dr. Timothy Johnson says that by cutting more than $1.8 billion in grants from the National Institutes of Health, the Trump administration risks destroying America's medical research infrastructure and prompting a "brain drain" of scientists to other countries.
Some of the free supplies being provided include at-home COVID-19 test kits, condoms, fentanyl test strips and naloxone.
A Los Angeles County resident tested positive for measles after traveling to Texas, according to the Department of Public Health.
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.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a pause to the enrollment of more low-income immigrants without legal status for state-funded health care benefits in 2026 as California faces a steep budget deficit.
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.
Will Smith tie a tiebreaking home run in the bottom of the ninth, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers over the San Diego Padres 4-3.
Zach Neto hit a leadoff homer and rookie Christian Moore had a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in a four-run eighth inning that sent the Los Angeles Angels past the Boston Red Sox 9-5.
Pacers star guard Tyrese Haliburton, who had been playing with a strained calf, went down in the first quarter and would not return.
Mauricio Dubón homered twice and Josh Hader stayed perfect in 19 save chances this season by getting Mike Trout to line out to center field with a runner on second as the Houston Astros held off the Los Angeles Angels 8-7 in the rubber game of their series.
Shohei Ohtani pitched one hitless inning in his second mound start of the season before hitting a three-run triple and a two-run homer, and Max Muncy hit a grand slam and a three-run homer in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 13-7 victory over the Washington Nationals.
Dr. Salvador Plasencia, charged with giving Matthew Perry ketamine in the month leading up to the "Friends" star's overdose death, will plead guilty, according to an agreement.
Brian Wilson was one of the world's most influential recording artists.
Justin Baldoni's $400 million lawsuit against his "It Ends With Us" co-star, Blake Lively, and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, was dismissed by a judge on Monday.
"Maybe Happy Ending" won big at the 2025 Tony Awards, taking home six awards, including the coveted Best Musical.
Jonathan Joss was known for lending his voice to the role of John Redcorn in the animated sitcom "King of the Hill."
Monica Reza was last seen on Sunday morning.
Desmond Shaw flies to Lakewood for tonight's Look At This!
Tom Wait and Laurie Perez give us the latest overseas conflict after President Trump declares a ceasefire between Israel and Iran.
Deputies were called to the scene after receiving reports of a man armed with a gun. Since arrival, they have yet to locate evidence of a crime scene or witnesses who actually saw the man.
More than a dozen guns, including some unregistered firearms, were seized from the home.
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.
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.
