Metro rolls out technology that scans for concealed weapons
A detection system designed to locate concealed weapons was unveiled at Union Station Wednesday morning, as part of a pilot program.
Suspect escapes after 8-hour standoff with LAPD in South LA
LAPD officers were in a standoff with a man in South Los Angeles for over eight hours before he escaped.
$4 million allocated to pedestrian safety upgrades for Griffith Park
The money will be used to improve road safety, repaving roads and bike lanes and making the Griffith Park area safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
Rising culinary star cheffing up affordable, high-end cuisine in South LA
A Southland chef is bringing fine dining dishes to the masses by cooking up high-end cuisine at affordable prices. Kara Finnstrom introduces us to rising culinary star, Chef Gilberto Cetina.
Gas-powered leaf blowers now banned in Pasadena
The ban builds off the state's initiative to achieve 100% zero emissions by 2035.
Culver City: Van driver approached groups of boys near park
A warning to parents in Culver City: Police say a man may have been trying to abduct boys near Lindberg Park this week.
Palmdale catalytic converter thief fatally run over, investigators say
A woman accidentally ran over a man suspected of trying to steal her truck's catalytic converter in Palmdale Tuesday evening. The suspect later died.
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.