Tropical Storm Debby threatens Southeast with flooding, record-setting rain
Tropical Storm Debby reached Florida's gulf coast early Monday as a hurricane, bringing with it the potential for catastrophic flooding.
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Tropical Storm Debby reached Florida's gulf coast early Monday as a hurricane, bringing with it the potential for catastrophic flooding.
Tornadoes, dangerous straight-line winds, and other hazards rocked the Chicago area for a second night in a row Monday. At least one person was killed during the storm outbreak.
Proposed state standards to protect indoor workers from extreme heat would extend to schools. The rules come as climate change is bringing more frequent and intense heat waves, causing schools nationwide to cancel instruction.
The powerful tornado that struck North Texas Saturday night destroyed multiple homes at the Ray Roberts Marina.
More than 100 tornadoes were detected in six states in the Midwest over the weekend.
People who have experienced extreme weather are especially likely to say climate change needs to be addressed right away.
Dubai International Airport is urging travelers to stay away as flooding from "a historic weather event" hobbles the arid United Arab Emirates.
In just a matter of hours, Otis strengthened into a major hurricane, threatening "catastrophic damage" along Mexico's Pacific coast before weakening.
A Libyan official who visited Derna said "25% of the city has disappeared," and he expects the final toll to be "really, really big."
"Climate breakdown has begun," U.N. chief says, adding: "The dog days of summer are not just barking, they are biting."
Hilary dropped more than half an average year's worth of rain on some areas, including Palm Springs, which saw nearly 3.18 inches of rain by Sunday evening.
It is extremely rare for California to be hit with tropical storms or hurricanes — but it has happened before.
"Climate change is here. It is terrifying. And it is just the beginning," U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said.
The monster storm spawned deadly tornadoes that shredded homes and shopping centers in Arkansas, and collapsed a theater roof during a heavy metal concert in Illinois.
Utility poles and power lines were downed, and several vehicles, including a trailer, were damaged or flipped over in a parking lot.
A state of emergency is in effect in New York after a deadly winter storm dumped up to four feet of snow in Buffalo and other parts of the state. President Biden spoke to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to offer federal assistance as the death toll climbed to at least 55 people across the U.S. Nancy Chen has more.
The hazards of a bomb cyclone can be multifaceted and vary based on the location and speed of the storm. Here's what to know.
Ontario FD said this is an ongoing incident and is urging people to clear the wash for emergency personnel.
Authorities were still assessing the situation across Florida, but these stunning photos offer a glimpse of the damage.
It made landfall over southwestern Florida as a major Category 4 hurricane and, while downgraded, was still packing a powerful punch overnight.
The powerful storm hit western Cuba early Tuesday, and is expected to strengthen even more before dealing a blow to Florida's west coast.
Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for the whole state, which is at risk of major flash flooding this week.
The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mohenjo-daro has borne silent witness to countless floods over 5,000 years, but this year is different.
Record-breaking flooding from an extreme monsoon season has killed more than 1,150 people. U.N. says "tomorrow, it could be your country."
Long Beach reached triple digits Thursday afternoon, shattering the previous record set in 1989 by seven degrees.
Los Angeles Police Department officers are investigating a shooting that occurred near a Target store and a parking structure at Victory Boulevard near Laurel Canyon Boulevard.
The quake was centered 3.3 miles northwest of Malibu and was the third earthquake of magnitude 3.4 or greater in the past five days centered in Malibu.
Investigators do not believe that the cause of death is in any way related to the Line Fire.
The crash happened at the intersection of Oxnard Street and Fair Avenue at around 6:30 p.m., according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
The city aims to build improvements on Arlington Avenue, Adams Street, La Sierra Avenue and the 91 Freeway, all locations that were chosen because they have a history of incidents involving pedestrian, bicyclists and vehicles.
Los Angeles Police Department officers are investigating a shooting that occurred near a Target store and a parking structure at Victory Boulevard near Laurel Canyon Boulevard.
The quake was centered 3.3 miles northwest of Malibu and was the third earthquake of magnitude 3.4 or greater in the past five days centered in Malibu.
The Bridge Fire, which destroyed nearly 50 homes and scorched over 54,000 acres, in the San Gabriel Canyon reached 11% containment by Monday morning.
Firefighters continued to gain ground in their firefight against the 38,421-acre Line Fire, which was burning in San Bernardino County.
Investigators do not believe that the cause of death is in any way related to the Line Fire.
Los Angeles Police Department officers are investigating a shooting that occurred near a Target store and a parking structure at Victory Boulevard near Laurel Canyon Boulevard.
The quake was centered 3.3 miles northwest of Malibu and was the third earthquake of magnitude 3.4 or greater in the past five days centered in Malibu.
The crash happened at the intersection of Oxnard Street and Fair Avenue at around 6:30 p.m., according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
The man is possibly connected to 19 different incidents at commercial locations dating back to January, police said.
Deputies were called to the 12500 block of Oak Street at around 5:45 a.m. after learning of the incident, according to a statement from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
Police have not identified how the man suffered the "significant injuries" that left him dead in Huntington Beach early Sunday morning.
A firefighter rescued a woman from the massive Airport Fire, driving up to her as she walked barefoot just feet away from flames in Lake Elsinore. Her friend says he's just thankful the firefighter was there, calling him "an angel in the right spot."
More than 80 homes were destroyed in the massive Airport Fire that scorched through tens of thousands of acres in Orange and Riverside counties as people fled for their lives.
The arrest came after one of the suspects attempted to meet with a 15-year-old girl that he met online, who actually ended up being an undercover detective.
Investigators found that the suspect had at least two relationships with former students in the late 1980s when he was a teacher at Loara High School in Anaheim.
Investigators do not believe that the cause of death is in any way related to the Line Fire.
The city aims to build improvements on Arlington Avenue, Adams Street, La Sierra Avenue and the 91 Freeway, all locations that were chosen because they have a history of incidents involving pedestrian, bicyclists and vehicles.
Firefighters Sunday continued to make progress on the Airport Fire, which has scorched more than 20,000 acres, in Riverside and Orange counties.
Firefighters continue to gain ground in their fight against the 39,026-acre Line Fire, which reached 42% containment Monday morning.
A firefighter rescued a woman from the massive Airport Fire, driving up to her as she walked barefoot just feet away from flames in Lake Elsinore. Her friend says he's just thankful the firefighter was there, calling him "an angel in the right spot."
Ross Palombo goes over the crime statistics available for the Metro.
KCAL News investigates connection between Beverly Hills armed robbery and gun belonging to notorious police killer Christopher Dorner.
Ross Palombo shows how investigators arrested the man accused of starting the Line Fire after they spotted his white truck. Palombo also speaks to the man's family.
Senior Reporter Ross Palombo dug through several decades of data with info you'll only see on KCAL News
Board Chair Janice Hahn rides the Metro after the agency reached a five-year high in violent crime incidents.
See the full list of winners and nominees from the 2024 Emmy Awards.
Former President Donald Trump is "safe and unharmed" and a suspect is in custody after allegedly pointing a high-powered rifle through golf course fence, officials said.
On "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sen. JD Vance condemned the threat of violence in Springfield, Ohio, despite amplifying the false claims.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
The Walt Disney Company and DirecTV are still working to finalize a new, multi-year contract.
Former President Donald Trump is "safe and unharmed" and a suspect is in custody after allegedly pointing a high-powered rifle through golf course fence, officials said.
On "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sen. JD Vance condemned the threat of violence in Springfield, Ohio, despite amplifying the false claims.
The former first lady, senator, secretary of state and presidential nominee opens up about personal matters in her new book, "Something Lost, Something Gained: Reflections on Life, Love, and Liberty."
Smash-and-grab retail thefts that result in major damage to businesses will bring longer sentences in California after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed bill into law Thursday.
Taylor Swift wrote that Vice President Kamala Harris "is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos."
The authorization comes after a week-long voting period for the more than 6,000 Food4Less workers represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers Local union.
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.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday introduced new emergency regulations that will restrict the sale of intoxicating hemp products that are being sold outside of dispensaries with no age restrictions due to loopholes in California law.
September is Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month. Learn more about blood cancers below, including knowing your risk factors, resources for patients, prevention tips and how you can get Involved.
The 43-year-old actress, who shared the news in the latest episode of her "Pod Meets World" podcast, said "learning from the experiences of others" motivated her to share the diagnosis.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
The Pac-12 Conference announced Thursday that Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State and San Diego State will become new members as the conference rebuilds.
A sweeping measure to regulate the development of artificial intelligence has passed the California Legislature and is headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk.
California residents with Android smartphones can now add their driver's licenses and ID cards to Google Wallet, the state's Department of Motor Vehicles announced Friday.
Chevron Corporation announced Friday it would relocate its headquarters from San Ramon to Houston, Texas before the end of the year.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
Mookie Betts had a tiebreaking RBI single with two outs in a seven-run ninth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 9-2.
Ronel Blanco threw six scoreless innings, Jason Heyward had a home run among his three hits and the Houston Astros finished off a three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Angels with a 6-4 victory on Sunday afternoon.
Kyler Murray threw for 266 yards and three touchdowns, rookie receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. caught his first two touchdown passes and the Arizona Cardinals rolled past the Los Angeles Rams 41-10 on Sunday.
Justin Verlander picked up his first win since returning from a neck injury and Yordan Alvarez hit a go-ahead home run in the fifth inning as the Houston Astros defeated the Los Angeles Angels 5-3.
J.K. Dobbins ran for 131 yards and Justin Herbert connected with Quentin Johnston twice in the end zone as the Chargers passed their first road test with a 26-3 drubbing of the woeful Carolina Panthers 26-3.
See the full list of winners and nominees from the 2024 Emmy Awards.
Former President Donald Trump declared "I hate Taylor Swift!" in a Truth Social post Sunday, days after she endorsed Kamala Harris.
The veteran journalist broke down barriers in TV news to become the first Asian woman to co-anchor a nightly network news program. She reflects on her four-decade career in a new memoir, "Connie."
Justin Timberlake pleaded guilty Friday to driving while ability impaired on Long Island. He spoke to reporters after the plea, saying he made a mistake, and urged people not to get behind the wheel if they had even one drink.
Singer Jon Bon Jovi helped bring a woman back off the ledge of a pedestrian bridge in Nashville Tuesday night, police said.
More homes on the Palos Verdes Penninsula, in a different location than the Rancho Palos Verdes recent utility shutoffs, will face gas and power disconnections amid continuing land movement.
We can look forward to much cooler temperatures and patchy light rain and drizzle today, Amber Lee reports. The chance of rain returns Wednesday night and Thursday.
The Los Angeles County Fire Department and Glendora police officers are investigating the incident.
shots fired this morning in North Hollywood and an adult male suspect taken into custody, Mark Liu reports.
Breaking records and taking home awards, it was the biggest night for television as both "The Bear" and "Hacks". Liza Colón-Zayas wins best supporting actress for her role in "The Bear", the first Latina to win in the category.
The Bridge Fire in California's Angeles National Forest exploded to more than 34,000 acres Tuesday evening, prompting evacuations and road closures.
The Airport Fire burning in eastern Orange County is one of three brush fires continuing to rage in Southern California as hot temperatures and dry conditions challenge firefighting crews.
Desert Daze is a music festival that's brought together acts like Tame Impala, The Flaming Lips, Toro y Moi and Wu-Tang Clan since starting in 2012. It's been held in Lake Perris in Riverside County, where festival-goers can jump in the water amid live performances. In 2024, it was canceled for the second year in a row. And it's not clear when the SoCal psych-rock fest will be back.
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.
