Elon Musk says AI needs "a referee" after Capitol Hill meeting
Among the ideas discussed was whether there should be an independent agency to oversee certain aspects of the rapidly developing technology.
Google to slash 12,000 jobs as tech industry layoffs surge
Alphabet-owned search giant joins other major technology player in axing thousands of workers as the economy slows.
"Gas prices near me," and more of the top local Google searches in 2022
Google's annual "Year in Search" report ranked leading queries that included the term "near me" across the U.S. this year.
Tesla Becomes Latest Member of Trillion Dollar Club
Tesla joined the likes of Facebook, Amazon and Google on Monday, becoming the sixth American business to join the Trillion Dollar Club.
Pro-Trump Demonstration At Twitter Headquarters Appears To Be A Bust, Twitter Claims To Respect 'People's Right To Express Their Views':
A demonstration by supporters of President Donald Trump to protest his ban from the Twitter social media platform outside the company's San Francisco headquarters appeared to be a bust Monday morning.
Most Of The State Has Yet To Register For CA Notify App That Anonymously Tracks COVID-19 Close Contacts
California health officials had urged residents to sign up for the California Notify mobile app to help track coronavirus cases, but most of the state population has yet to register.
New COVID-19 Contact Tracing Notification System Launches In Calif.
While the app is anonymous, it will notify users if someone they were exposed to -- who also uses the app -- contracts coronavirus, so they can get tested.
'We Are Really At A Crisis Point For Our Democracy, Economy': Sally Hubbard On Big Tech Corporations & Book 'Monopolies Suck'
Big corporations like Facebook, Amazon and Apple dominate our lives, but do they have our best intentions in mind? Sally Hubbard explains why monopolies are ruining our democracy and economy.
Department Of Justice Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Google
The Justice Department alleges that Google paid billions of dollars to Apple, other mobile-phone manufacturers and web browser companies in order for those companies to maintain Google as their default search engine.
No App Needed: All Android Users In Calif. To Get Earthquake Alerts
Californians with Android phones will no longer need to download the MyShake app.
Smartphone Apps May Help Track Coronavirus Hot Spots, But Could Cost Us Our Privacy
Tech giants and rivals Google and Apple are working together to create a smartphone app to help track coronavirus, but even if they build it, will the people come?
Google 'Mobility Reports' Show Traffic Plunging At LA County Restaurants, Transit Hubs
The reports are aimed at analyzing how statewide stay-at-home policies have impacted the way communities gather.
Google Leases Former Westside Pavilion Property For New Campus
Google signed a 14-year lease on a nearly 600,000-square-foot property that used to be part of the Westside Pavilion mall.
Google Walkout: Employees Protest Over Sexual Harassment Scandals
Google workers around the world walked off the job to protest its lenient treatment of executives accused of sexual misconduct.
Waymo Gets Green Light To Test Driverless Cars
Waymo is the first among dozens of companies testing self-driving cars in California to persuade state regulators its technology is safe enough to permit them on the roads without a safety driver in them.
Google Gets Green Light To Test Driverless Cars In California
Get ready for fully driverless cars to hit the roads across California.
YouTube Service Restored After Users Experience Worldwide Outage
YouTube service was restored Tuesday night after the Google-owned streaming company went dark for users worldwide.
Google+ To Shut Down Permanently After Data Breach
A vulnerability in the Google+ social network exposed the personal data of "hundreds of thousands" of people using the site between 2015 and March 2018, according to a report Monday by the Wall Street Journal.
Report: Google Is Probably Tracking Your Movements, Like It Or Not
While your location history is paused, some services still store your location data.
Google Duplex: Exploring Natural Language AI
Natural language is an incredibly complex form of communication to master. Especially for computers. But Google Duplex has recently made some astounding breakthroughs in this endeavor.
Third-Party Gmail Apps Reportedly Let Employees Read People's Emails
According to a Wall Street Journal report, Google allows third-party apps to scan the emails of some Gmail users and does little to police the developers that gain access to inboxes
"Stephen King Library" Coming To A Smart Speaker Near You
Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant users in the U.S. and Canada can now get customized suggestions from the works of novelist Stephen King.
Google Creates App That Teaches Adults How To Code
Google is now trying to help adults keep up with their tech-savvy kids by introducing an app designed to teach people how to code.
Google Employees Demand Company Stop Work On U.S. Military Project
Over 3,000 employees at Google have signed an open letter to the company's leadership urging them to drop out of the Pentagon's project to equip drones with artificial intelligence.
Another Former Employee Sues Google Over Issues Of Diversity
Software developer Tim Chevalier, who is transgender, says he was fired for speaking up about online bullying he experienced at the company.
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KCAL News investigation prompts Metro board to make safety changes at stations
A KCAL News investigation, which revealed dangerous and toxic conditions at several Metro stations across Los Angeles County, where potentially deadly traces of drugs were found left behind, has prompted the Metro board to pass a mandate requiring cleaning and disinfecting to promote the safety of travelers. David Goldstein reports.
Recent land movement has Rancho Palos Verdes homeowners living on edge
Two homes were recently red-tagged in Rancho Palos Verdes, where homeowners say recent land movement has them all living on edge just months after a devastating landslide nearby in Rolling Hills Estates.
Dodgers capitalize on Giants' physical and mental blunders to win 7-2
J.D. Martinez's sacrifice fly drove in the go-ahead run in the sixth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers capitalized on two physical and one mental blunder by the San Francisco Giants to win 7-2 Thursday night in the series opener.
Riverside County Correctional Deputy arrested for allegedly possessing 104 pounds of fentanyl
Investigators said the correctional deputy had over 100 pounds of fentanyl in his car.
Car crashes into pair of pedestrians in Sylmar, killing one
According to LAPD, a person was pushing someone in a wheelchair across the street when they were hit by the car.
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KCAL News investigation prompts Metro board to make safety changes at stations
A KCAL News investigation, which revealed dangerous and toxic conditions at several Metro stations across Los Angeles County, where potentially deadly traces of drugs were found left behind, has prompted the Metro board to pass a mandate requiring cleaning and disinfecting to promote the safety of travelers. David Goldstein reports.
Recent land movement has Rancho Palos Verdes homeowners living on edge
Two homes were recently red-tagged in Rancho Palos Verdes, where homeowners say recent land movement has them all living on edge just months after a devastating landslide nearby in Rolling Hills Estates.
Dodgers capitalize on Giants' physical and mental blunders to win 7-2
J.D. Martinez's sacrifice fly drove in the go-ahead run in the sixth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers capitalized on two physical and one mental blunder by the San Francisco Giants to win 7-2 Thursday night in the series opener.
Riverside County Correctional Deputy arrested for allegedly possessing 104 pounds of fentanyl
Investigators said the correctional deputy had over 100 pounds of fentanyl in his car.
Car crashes into pair of pedestrians in Sylmar, killing one
According to LAPD, a person was pushing someone in a wheelchair across the street when they were hit by the car.
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KCAL News investigation prompts Metro board to make safety changes at stations
A KCAL News investigation, which revealed dangerous and toxic conditions at several Metro stations across Los Angeles County, where potentially deadly traces of drugs were found left behind, has prompted the Metro board to pass a mandate requiring cleaning and disinfecting to promote the safety of travelers. David Goldstein reports.
Recent land movement has Rancho Palos Verdes homeowners living on edge
Two homes were recently red-tagged in Rancho Palos Verdes, where homeowners say recent land movement has them all living on edge just months after a devastating landslide nearby in Rolling Hills Estates.
Riverside County Correctional Deputy arrested for allegedly possessing 104 pounds of fentanyl
Investigators said the correctional deputy had over 100 pounds of fentanyl in his car.
Car crashes into pair of pedestrians in Sylmar, killing one
According to LAPD, a person was pushing someone in a wheelchair across the street when they were hit by the car.
LA County deputies debut new traffic stop video chat in West Hollywood
For some, a traffic stop with law enforcement can be a nerve-racking experience. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is trying a new tactic to help diffuse the tension in these situations — for both the deputy and driver.
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"RHOC" star Shannon Beador arrested for DUI hit-and-run
Beador was arrested for DUI hit-and-run after crashing into a house in Newport Beach on Saturday.
Suspect arrested for $74k jewelry theft from Kohl's in Seal Beach
Brandon Libardo Bustos-Bermudez, was arrested while committing a separate burglary at a different Kohl's, located in Chino Hills, on Friday. He was found to be connected to the $74k gold jewelry theft that happened in Seal Beach on Aug. 31.
28-year-old man killed in head-on crash in Fullerton
According to police, the crash was caused when a speeding driver swerved into oncoming traffic to avoid rear-ending another car.
Nearly $250k worth of luxury watches stolen in smash-and-grab robbery at jeweler in Newport Beach
Police are searching for a group of robbers who targeted a jewelry shop in Newport Beach last week, taking off with a quarter million dollars worth of luxury watches.
Huntington Beach police arrest juvenile for series of intentional hit-and-run crashes
Huntington Beach police arrested a juvenile for a series of "intentional hit-and-run" crashes, one of which killed a 70-year-old man.
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Deputy suffers minor injuries following Hesperia burglary
San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies responded around 7 p.m. Wednesday to a burglary in progress in the 13200 block of Sunland Street.
Riverside County deputy arrested for having sex with an inmate
A Riverside County correctional deputy was booked for extorting several female inmates and having sex with at least one of them.
Woman found dead on street in Rancho Cucamonga
The woman was found late Wednesday evening at around 11 p.m., lying in the street near Konocti Street and Avenida Leon.
Riverside corrections deputy arrested for possessing drugs
The Riverside County Sheriff's Office arrested a correctional deputy for possessing and consuming drugs.
Deputies investigate gruesome death on Rancho Cucamonga sidewalk
San Bernardino County deputies launched an investigation after they found a man dead on a Rancho Cucamonga sidewalk.
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KCAL News investigation prompts Metro board to make safety changes at stations
A KCAL News investigation, which revealed dangerous and toxic conditions at several Metro stations across Los Angeles County, where potentially deadly traces of drugs were found left behind, has prompted the Metro board to pass a mandate requiring cleaning and disinfecting to promote the safety of travelers. David Goldstein reports.
KCAL Investigates: How "structural racism" affects school funding
KCAL News senior reporter Ross Palombo shows how race, ethnicity and wealth affect the quality of schools in California.
KCAL News Investigates: LA Mayor Karen Bass proposes changes to Metro stations to make them safer
Following a KCAL News investigation, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass proposed new changes to make Metro train stations safer.
KCAL News Investigates: Dangerous toxic conditions in some of LA's Metro stations
KCAL News investigative reporter David Goldstein goes over the environmental report outlining the potentially deadly traces of drugs left behind by homeless residents who had camped out in train stations.
KCAL News Investigates: 14-year-old girl attacked in front of LAUSD teacher
Critical questions involving former school police, an attorney and a now-enraged family. Those are questions surrounding a shocking beating case that are being brought before the entire Los Angeles Unified School District.
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Bus carrying Farmingdale High School band crashes in New York's Orange County; 2 dead, multiple injuries reported
Two women were killed in the crash - a 43-year-old from Massapequa and a 77-year-old from Farmingdale.
An end in sight? Striking writers and Hollywood studios spend second full day in negotiations
Hollywood studios and striking screenwriters have spent a second full day in talks that could potentially put an end to the nearly five-month dispute that has brought many film and television productions to a halt.
Wildfire-prone California to consider new rules for property insurance pricing
A new plan from California's insurance commissioner aims to keep the nation' stop insurers from leaving the wildfire-prone state.
Biden administration to ban medical debt from Americans' credit scores
The White House said the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will develop new regulations that would prevent unpaid medical bills from being counted on credit reports.
Lizzo faces new lawsuit by ex-employee alleging harassment, bullying
Asha Daniels says she faced racial and sexual harassment, disability discrimination and bullying. Hours after the suit was filed, Lizzo received a humanitarian award.
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Biden administration to ban medical debt from Americans' credit scores
The White House said the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will develop new regulations that would prevent unpaid medical bills from being counted on credit reports.
DeSantis plays up fight with McCarthy over government shutdown
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy also said of DeSantis, "He would not have gotten elected without President Trump's endorsement."
Bill would make over-the-counter Narcan affordable through health insurance
Amid renewed concerns over the opioid crisis, legislation that would require insurance companies to cover the cost of the over-the-counter form of overdose-reversal drug Narcan is a step away from being signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom.
5 Americans back in U.S. after prisoner swap with Iran
The prisoner swap included the transfer of $6 billion in unfrozen Iranian oil assets and the release of five Iranians facing charges in the U.S.
CBS News poll finds concerns about Biden finishing a second term
Trump has one-point edge over Biden in potential rematch.
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On Your Side: College students and credit-card debt
One in four college students says they have credit card debt, according to a new survey by U.S. News and World Report. And with interest rates topping 20 percent, those students could be in debt for years. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has more on the biggest mistakes college students are making with their credit cards.
On Your Side: Who needs a will, and how do you create one?
Fewer than a third of Americans have a will. Experts say that could lead to confusion and money loss when someone dies without one. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has expert tips on who needs a will and how to create one.
The best Mega Millions strategies, according to a Harvard statistician
Choosing random numbers increases your chances of not having to split the prize money should you win.
Bank offers seniors advance on Social Security payments
A new online bank is catering to seniors and advertising an advance on monthly Social Security payments, without any extra fees or charges. Kristine Lazar takes a look.
On Your Side: Biden Administration targets 'junk fees'
The Biden Administration wants to trash so-called "junk fees," and has spent the past year slowly chipping away at them. But will the president's efforts really help consumers? On Your Side's Kristine Lazar takes a look.
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Free COVID test kits are coming back. Here's how to get them.
The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
Bill would make over-the-counter Narcan affordable through health insurance
Amid renewed concerns over the opioid crisis, legislation that would require insurance companies to cover the cost of the over-the-counter form of overdose-reversal drug Narcan is a step away from being signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom.
Highly mutated COVID variant BA.2.86 now spotted in 10 states
The variant, which has an unusually large number of mutations, has also been spotted in numerous countries, but remains rare for now.
Looking for the new COVID booster? Here's where to get the shot.
Reformulated vaccine is already available at some pharmacies and will be more widely accessible starting next week.
Proposed $35 price cap on insulin heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk
A proposal by a Bay Area lawmaker that would cap the cost of insulin to $35 is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk after being unanimously approved by state legislators.
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An end in sight? Striking writers and Hollywood studios spend second full day in negotiations
Hollywood studios and striking screenwriters have spent a second full day in talks that could potentially put an end to the nearly five-month dispute that has brought many film and television productions to a halt.
Wildfire-prone California to consider new rules for property insurance pricing
A new plan from California's insurance commissioner aims to keep the nation' stop insurers from leaving the wildfire-prone state.
WGA-AMPTP negotiations expected to resume this week
Negotiations are expected to resume in Hollywood this week after months of failed talks between studios and writers.
Starbucks explores replacing its iconic cup with sustainable alternatives
In the name of the environment and sustainability, the Starbucks disposable cup may be on its way to extinction.
FBI investigates cybersecurity issue at MGM Resorts while casinos and hotels stay open across US
Casino operator MGM Resorts International says resorts are open despite a cybersecurity issue that led to the shutdown of its computer systems across the U.S.
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Dodgers capitalize on Giants' physical and mental blunders to win 7-2
J.D. Martinez's sacrifice fly drove in the go-ahead run in the sixth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers capitalized on two physical and one mental blunder by the San Francisco Giants to win 7-2 Thursday night in the series opener.
USC football team lifts two-week suspension of reporter over violation of media policies
The USC football program Thursday lifted a two-week suspension it had imposed on a Southern California News Group reporter over what the university contended were violations of its media policies.
Margot's walk-off single sends Rays to 5-4 win against Angels
Manuel Margot flared a run-scoring single to right field to complete a two-run ninth and the playoff-bound Tampa Bay Rays beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-4.
Reese Olson hurls six strong innings, leads Tigers to 4-2 win over Dodgers
Rookie Reese Olson won for the third time in his last four starts, combining with two relievers on a three-hitter to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 and avoid a sweep in the three-game series.
Sharp has hat trick, Fagundez scores winner as Galaxy rally past Minnesota United 4-3
Billy Sharp had his first career hat trick and Diego Fagundez scored the winner as the Los Angeles Galaxy rallied from a two-goal deficit to beat Minnesota United 4-3.
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An end in sight? Striking writers and Hollywood studios spend second full day in negotiations
Hollywood studios and striking screenwriters have spent a second full day in talks that could potentially put an end to the nearly five-month dispute that has brought many film and television productions to a halt.
Lizzo faces new lawsuit by ex-employee alleging harassment, bullying
Asha Daniels says she faced racial and sexual harassment, disability discrimination and bullying. Hours after the suit was filed, Lizzo received a humanitarian award.
"The Amazing Race" set to return for milestone 35th season
The Emmy Award-winning series returns for its biggest season yet with 90-minute original episodes starting Wednesday, Sept. 27.
Danny Masterson's wife, Bijou Phillips, files for divorce
Bijou Phillips, also an actor, and Danny Masterson married in 2011. They have one daughter.
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky debut newborn son Riot Rose
Did the outfits Rihanna and A$AP Rocky wore to the Met Gala hold a clue to baby Riot Rose's name?
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Riverside County Correctional Deputy arrested with 104 pounds of fentanyl
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department arrested a Correctional Deputy for allegedly possessing over 100 pounds of fentanyl.
Rancho Palos Verdes homeowners on edge as land movement causes two homes to get red-tagged
Lauren Pozen reports from Rancho Palos Verdes, where homeowners are on edge after two homes in their neighborhood were red-tagged due to recent land movement. After witnessing the devastation in Rolling Hills Estates months ago, they're pleading with city leaders to take action before it's too late.
Investigation continues after police shoot, kill man allegedly armed with knife in Inglewood
Inglewood police fatally shot a man who they say was armed with a knife on Thursday, after they report attempting less-than-lethal methods like pepper balls and using a taser that proved unsuccessful.
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department release new details in deadly deputy shooting
A San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputy was taken to the hospital Wednesday evening following a deadly shooting in Hesperia. Nicole Comstock reports.
WGA, AMPTP spend second full day engaged in negotiations with hopeful end of strike in sight
Negotiations between the Writers Guild of America and Hollywood studios continued for the second consecutive day on Thursday, with many hoping that the renewed discussions might be the beginning of the end of a strike that has continued for more than 100 days. Tom Wait reports.
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Aftermath of Tropical Storm Hilary in Southern California
Although damage was minimal, some residents woke up Monday to flooded streets, fallen trees and other issues
Tropical Storm Hilary
Tropical Storm Hilary, which started the weekend as a Category 4 hurricane, has quickly moved up the coast of Southern California, bringing heavy rain, flooding and strong winds to the area. Here's a look at some photos from the notable weather event.
Wallex US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach
Thousands descended on Huntington Beach to watch their favorite surfers compete in the Wallex US Of Surfing, July 29 - Aug 6. Check out some photos from the first couple of days of the competition
JM Eagle LA Championship at Wilshire Country Club
Shots from the LPGA Tour's JM Eagle LA Championship at the Wilshire Country Club in Palos Verdes.
The 95th Academy Awards
Check out this behind-the-scenes look ahead of the 2023 Oscars at the Dolby Theatre.
