Schemes targeting seniors account for $3.4 billion in reported losses, FBI says
Reports of elder fraud crimes increased by 14% in 2023, according to a new federal report.
Reports of elder fraud crimes increased by 14% in 2023, according to a new federal report.
More people on dating apps are being targeted by scammers using bots and artificial intelligence, according to experts.
Scammers are on the prowl for fans eager to catch their favorite acts. Follow these tips to avoid getting ripped off.
Loay Abdel Fattah Alnaji pleaded not guilty to all charges stemming from a deadly confrontation that happened at dueling rallies in Thousand Oaks in Nov. 2023.
Christopher Mendez, 35, was arrested on suspicion of killing Nicole Marquisee on May 31 in Huntington Beach, police said.
The burn, which firefighters hope will eliminate more than 2,500 acres of overgrowth, was started in the San Bernardino National Forest near Anza and will continue for at least the next week.
More than 30 people were evacuated from a commercial building after a "vapor cloud" of unknown nature appeared in Chatsworth on Monday.
Isaias De Jesus Valencia was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for murdering Greggory Casillas, a Pomona Police Department officer, in March 2018.
Some of the protesters carried fake bodies on makeshift gurneys, while others marched with what looked to be a coffin painted in the colors of the Palestinian flag.
Rebecca Grossman was sentenced Monday morning to 15 years to life for the 2020 deaths of two young brothers.
Lawson served as pastor at Holman United Methodist Church from 1974 to his retirement in 1999.
The 1971-built pedestrian bridge is unofficially and affectionately named the Snoopy bridge because of its 12 painted metal panels of Peanuts characters, donated and signed by Charles Schulz.
Loay Abdel Fattah Alnaji pleaded not guilty to all charges stemming from a deadly confrontation that happened at dueling rallies in Thousand Oaks in Nov. 2023.
Loay Abdel Fattah Alnaji pleaded not guilty to all charges stemming from a deadly confrontation that happened at dueling rallies in Thousand Oaks in Nov. 2023.
Christopher Mendez, 35, was arrested on suspicion of killing Nicole Marquisee on May 31 in Huntington Beach, police said.
More than 30 people were evacuated from a commercial building after a "vapor cloud" of unknown nature appeared in Chatsworth on Monday.
Isaias De Jesus Valencia was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for murdering Greggory Casillas, a Pomona Police Department officer, in March 2018.
Marcos Navarro, 33, has been charged with two counts of murder for fatally shooting two brothers while they sat outside of a car in front of their Exposition Park home on June 1.
Christopher Mendez, 35, was arrested on suspicion of killing Nicole Marquisee on May 31 in Huntington Beach, police said.
The two-vehicle crash sent one of the cars careening into a fire hydrant in Lake Forest, where the rear end was then suspended by the water that was gushing forth.
The car burst into flames after it collided with another vehicle on the 405 Freeway near Seal Beach Boulevard, according to firefighters.
The Chino Hills City Council approved restricting trucks with more than four axles from traveling along Carbon Canyon Road, a narrow S-curved highway.
The first earthquake occurred at about 4:52 p.m., about 1.2 miles away from Newport Beach, and was about 7.64 miles deep, according to the United States Geological Survey.
The burn, which firefighters hope will eliminate more than 2,500 acres of overgrowth, was started in the San Bernardino National Forest near Anza and will continue for at least the next week.
A proposal to build millions of square feet worth of warehouses near some homes in Riverside is up for vote this week, and some residents are banding together in hopes of preserving the area.
Firefighters say that the 2-acre fire destroyed a home, three outbuildings and an RV at a fire on Telford Avenue on Sunday.
In more than 25 years no one had previously caught one of the tagged fish during the annual stocking of Big Bear Lake.
The shooting happened late Saturday in the unincorporated Good Hope area, according to deputies.
After a two-year KCAL News Investigation uncovered serious concerns about police selling their old weapons, a new case study has brought a new light to where agencies buy their new guns.
Thousands of guns once owned by law enforcement have been found at crime scenes, including at incidents in Southern California, an in-depth investigation has revealed.
"No teacher should have to lie as part of their job". Ross Palombo talks to a teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School who says he was told to lie about class attendance, which is how the state calculates funding from your tax dollars.
The CDC recommends that at least 95% of students have the MMR vaccine in order to lower the risk of measles outbreaks at their school, but a recent KCAL News investigation shows that hundreds of SoCal schools are well below that number.
For months, migrants have arrived in Los Angeles on controversial buses chartered from Texas. With a lack of coordination from the Lone Star state, community groups stepped in to help bring things under control and helped hundreds across Southern California.
Legendary actor Dick Van Dyke is 98 and still works out three days a week. He says that's his "secret weapon."
A bull at the 84th Sisters Rodeo in Oregon hopped a fence, injuring at least three people before being captured.
Giants tight end Darren Waller shed light on his retirement in a video posted to YouTube.
Illnesses have been reported across four states in connection with Diamond Shruumz-brand microdosing chocolate bars, the FDA said.
Howard University announced it is cutting ties to Sean "Diddy" Combs, rescinding his honorary degree and disbanding a scholarship program in his name.
There have been small shifts as Biden draws more Trump opposition; but Trump holds edge on many qualities.
President Biden had a beautiful and historic backdrop for his speech in France to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
In France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Allied forces' pivotal D-Day landings in Normandy, President Biden honors WWII troops who freed Europe from tyranny.
The move, which has drawn stark pushback from the left, allows authorities to more quickly reject and deport migrants who enter the country unlawfully by suspending the processing of asylum claims between official entry points along the southern border.
Charges were filed by the Wisconsin attorney general against three allies to former President Donald Trump related to alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
Vote results will be announced after voting ends on Friday.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
When, who and how much to tip is becoming more of a question in consumers' minds.
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.
FDA advisers cited a variety of concerns with the trials submitted by Lykos Therapeutics as part of the application.
According to public health officials, a sample drawn from a mosquito trap in the San Fernando Valley confirmed the presence of West Nile virus in mosquitoes in LA County.
Los Angeles County public health officials say that the person arrived on a Lufthansa Flight on Sunday
Because of their jobs, firefighters have a much higher risk of developing skin cancer, according to Dr. Steven Wang. That's why he's offering free screenings to current and retired firefighters.
Health authorities are watching for signs the virus might be starting to accelerate again after a springtime lull in COVID rates.
A bill before California lawmakers would require new cars sold in the state in coming years to beep a warning whenever drivers exceed the speed limit by at least 10 mph.
Robotaxis are hitting the streets of Los Angeles.
Disney is seeking approval from local officials to expand its California theme park offerings over the next four decades.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
Southern California Edison will pay $80 million to settle claims on behalf of the U.S. Forest Service connected to a massive wildfire that destroyed more than a thousand homes and other structures in 2017.
UConn's title-winning head coach Dan Hurley has turned down the offer to be the Los Angeles Lakers' head coach.
A bull at the 84th Sisters Rodeo in Oregon hopped a fence, injuring at least three people before being captured.
Trent Grisham hit a go-ahead, three-run homer, Aaron Judge and Oswaldo Cabrera also went deep and the New York Yankees rallied for a 6-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers to prevent a three-game sweep in a series viewed as a possible World Series preview.
Giants tight end Darren Waller shed light on his retirement in a video posted to YouTube.
Logan O'Hoppe hit a two-run homer with one out in the ninth to complete a four-hit game, and the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a 9-7 victory over the Houston Astros despite Jose Altuve tying a career high with four hits.
Legendary actor Dick Van Dyke is 98 and still works out three days a week. He says that's his "secret weapon."
Howard University announced it is cutting ties to Sean "Diddy" Combs, rescinding his honorary degree and disbanding a scholarship program in his name.
Four decades ago, Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson teamed up to write a charity song to raise funds to fight famine in Africa – and they got the biggest stars of the music world in the same room with producer Quincy Jones to record it.
Parton said the show will have "many original songs" and all the fan favorites are included in the score.
Jennifer Lopez was set to embark on a 30+ city tour to promote her new album "This is Me…Now," which dropped in February.
A neighborhood in Mar Vista is hoping for change soon after a string of aggressive attacks from coyotes living in a den in the area.
Tom Wait continues coverage from the UCLA campus, where large amounts of police responded to an ensuing protest that began early Monday afternoon.
Tom Wait reports live from the UCLA campus and Desmond Shaw from SkyCal over the scene as police clashed with pro-Palestinian protesters on Monday.
SkyCal continues to cover the developing situation on the UCLA campus, where hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered on Monday.
LA City Councilmembers Hugo Soto-Martinez and Nithya Raman join LGBT leaders to remove "No U-Turn" and "No Cruising" signs.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Shots from the second day of the JM Eagle LA Championship held at the Wilshire Country Club in the Palos Verdes Estates.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The Academy Awards will hand out filmmaking's top honor in 23 categories during the 2024 Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, starting at 7 p.m. Eastern, 4 p.m. PDT.
Shots from the PGA's Genesis Invitational golf tournament held at the Riviera Golf Club in the Pacific Palisades.