La Habra pursuit crash: California DOJ joins investigation
A man was killed in an officer-involved shooting following a police pursuit and fiery crash in La Habra early Friday morning.
Report: Half of public school students behind due to pandemic
A new education report finds millions of kids in the U.S. are behind one entire grade level in at least one subject due to pandemic disruptions.
Los Angeles County Supervisors approve proposed gun ordinances
Los Angeles County leaders are taking aim at gun laws after recent mass shootings in California, including in Monterey Park.
Human trafficking task force announces rescues, arrests
Hundreds of people have been arrested and many victims have been rescued in a human-trafficking task force effort across California. KCAL News Reporter Kara Finnstrom has the story in Elysian Park with more on "Operation Reclaim and Rebuild."
Mayor, L.A. City Council take steps to address homelessness
Wednesday, L.A. City Council members are expected to create a homelessness fund of about $50 million to help push the mayor's Inside Safe program, addressing one encampment at a time. Mayor Bass is in D.C. Wednesday with other mayors to discuss securing federal support.
Families call for LAPD policy changes outside City Hall
Los Angeles City Council members joined the family of Keenan Anderson and others on the steps of City Hall Tuesday to call for changes to LAPD policies.
L.A. Fire Dept. warns of river danger even after rain is over
The Los Angeles Fire Dept. says rescue crews often get busy after the rain stops as people let their guard down.
LAUSD encourages testing, masks as students, teachers return
The Los Angeles Unified School District is recommending students and staff get tested for COVID-19 both before coming back to campuses and then again on the week of January 16.
Vaccinations, boosters urged as Covid, flu cases climb
Local pharmacy workers say they've been getting more people coming in for vaccinations, both for COVID and the flu, which have been hitting the Southland hard.
Winek family relatives speak out on Riverside triple murder family tragedy
Michelle Blandin, the daughter of Mark and Sharie Winek and Brooke Winek's sister, spoke out at a Wednesday news conference about the murders of her relatives in Riverside on Friday at the hands of a Virginia law enforcement officer who preyed on a teenager girl in the household.
DUI crash kills man, 3 dogs in downtown Los Angeles
The man had been walking his three dogs in a crosswalk.
Innocent bystander shot during downtown LA robbery; 4 suspects in custody after pursuit into Compton
A valet was shot during a robbery and shooting in downtown Los Angeles that led to a pursuit that ended in Compton, where police have four people in custody
Family: DUI suspect was released, only to kill their loved one in Dockweiler Beach crash
There are angry questions about why Neal Allen Cooper was able to post bail after the fatal crash, after being arrested for a DUI in February.
Impatient driver lands in ditch after sideswiping vehicles to get around freeway closure at end of wild pursuit
A woman who became impatient with a freeway closure prompted by a wild police pursuit was arrested herself after sideswiping several cars and nearly hitting a CHP officer.
Suspects in San Pedro park shooting still at large; 8th victim found at hospital
Community leaders are calling for better security and enforcement after two unpermitted events bringing hundreds of people to a usually family-friendly San Pedro ended with a fatal shooting.