Records: County Emergency Room Visits Slowed During Obamacare's Early Months
Los Angeles County emergency room visits slowed in the early months of Obamacare, according to state records.
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Los Angeles County emergency room visits slowed in the early months of Obamacare, according to state records.
A 10-year-old girl once held captive by excruciating headaches caused by sickle cell anemia has a new life that's healthy and active thanks to a bone marrow transplant from her little sister.
As news spread on Thursday that actor Robin Williams was in the beginning stages of Parkinson's when he committed suicide this week, one man is coming forward to share his struggle with the disease and what's on the horizon to treat it.
Williams passing has shed light on his overall health; both mental and physical.
Treatments for Parkinson's Disease, Kidney Disease, Alzheimer's and even some Cancers, may soon receive a tremendous enhancement after local scientists have discovered a way to make organs transparent.
Throughout the years, epidemics and plagues have shaken up societies and cultures around the world.
Scientists at the Southern California research center taking on the Ebola virus are encouraged by a potentially paramount discovery.
We know you promise to protect your skin next time, but for now, these simple home remedies will help provide soothing relief.
The Centers for Disease Control have established a quarantine station at LAX to prevent the spread of the deadly Ebola virus from passengers coming off international flights.
He's had at least 10 surgeries, with the latest Wednesday.
The recent outbreak of the Ebola virus in Africa has begun attracting attention in the U.S. for good reason.
A woman was spending her Saturday barbequing with friends, with a sudden grill-related hazard prompted a rush to the emergency room.
After years of work the new discovery could help children with Fragile X who also have autism.
The shortage happens every summer. People who normally donate go on vacation.
As concerns grow over brain injuries in teenagers and their relation to team sports, a landmark program aims to increase sport safety.
Law enforcement in south Minneapolis are responding to an active shooter situation at Annunciation Catholic School Wednesday morning.
Beverly Hills Unified School District officials on Tuesday voted yes on a proposal that they hope will fight antisemitism by flying the Israeli flag on all campuses and district facilities. The decision was met with both support and opposition during Tuesday night's district meeting.
The 29-year-old U.S. Border Patrol agent was charged with multiple felonies in July for allegedly assaulting Long Beach police while intoxicated outside of a Shoreline Village restaurant. He died on Aug. 22 in Hemet.
The suspects fled into a Compton neighborhood on foot, jumping into backyards shortly after opening fire on deputies who were in pursuit.
The video shows the car speeding in reverse before losing control and slamming into a crowd of onlookers early Monday morning.
Beverly Hills Unified School District officials on Tuesday voted yes on a proposal that they hope will fight antisemitism by flying the Israeli flag on all campuses and district facilities. The decision was met with both support and opposition during Tuesday night's district meeting.
The suspects fled into a Compton neighborhood on foot, jumping into backyards shortly after opening fire on deputies who were in pursuit.
The video shows the car speeding in reverse before losing control and slamming into a crowd of onlookers early Monday morning.
Family members are mourning the death of a 13-year-old boy who was shot outside of a Pico Rivera gas station over the weekend while he waited for his mother to finish her work shift.
The 29-year-old U.S. Border Patrol agent was charged with multiple felonies in July for allegedly assaulting Long Beach police while intoxicated outside of a Shoreline Village restaurant. He died on Aug. 22 in Hemet.
The peak of a heat wave lingering over Southern California is expected on Thursday, which could bring record-breaking temperatures to some areas.
Orange County firefighters rushed to a Laguna Niguel neighborhood to extinguish flames burning near homes.
Firefighters and first responders are taking proactive steps as sweltering heat descends on Southern California this week, hoping to have an advantage due to elevated fire danger.
Anaheim police have released images of a car they believe was involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash in early August as they continue searching for the suspect.
Police fatally shot a woman in South Gate on Monday afternoon, hours after she was allegedly involved in a shooting at a Huntington Beach business that left a man hospitalized.
The 29-year-old U.S. Border Patrol agent was charged with multiple felonies in July for allegedly assaulting Long Beach police while intoxicated outside of a Shoreline Village restaurant. He died on Aug. 22 in Hemet.
Detectives used cadaver dogs to search the sprawling wilderness off the side of the 60 Freeway in Moreno Valley. They had the boy's father, Jake Haro, with them as they searched.
The fire was 95% contained as of 7 p.m. on Saturday.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department arrested the parents of missing 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro for murder, believing that the baby had died.
San Bernardino County deputies said the man allegedly kidnapped the girl and sexually assaulted her while holding her at gunpoint.
The former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley has filed a legal claim against the city and Mayor Karen Bass nearly six months after she was removed as chief. KCAL Senior Report Ross Palombo has more on the legal move.
New data shows a dramatic increase in immigration arrests in our area. As Senior Reporter Ross Palombo found, we can now see exactly where these detainees are going.
Residents in the Rancho Palos Verdes have been living in fear that one day their homes might slide down the edge of the slope. Just when they thought they were going to be receiving funds to help, it got ripped away. Jeff Nguyen reports
Ross Palombo breaks down the latest numbers from ICE.
KCAL News reporter Ross Palombo reviews the charging documents, which outline the suspect's criminal history.
Last week, Cracker Barrel announced that it was changing its logo to remove the image of a man sitting in a chair leaning against a barrel, and replacing it with a logo that only featured the chain's name.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says California, Washington and New Mexico could lose millions of dollars of federal funding if they continue failing to enforce English language requirements for truckers.
Keurig Dr Pepper says it will buy Peet's Coffee owner JDE Peet's in an $18 billion acquisition, with plans to split into two companies afterwards.
Jerry Adler's acting credits include "The Sopranos" and "The Good Wife." He also had 53 Broadway productions to his name, all behind the scenes.
Trey Lance's return to the Bay Area led to three straight punts for the Los Angeles Chargers.
They accuse Texas legislative leaders of engaging in gerrymandering to prevent Black voters from electing candidates of their choice.
A Dallas man was arrested for allegedly approaching an ICE facility and claiming he had a bomb, a senior Homeland Security official tells CBS News.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says California, Washington and New Mexico could lose millions of dollars of federal funding if they continue failing to enforce English language requirements for truckers.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's redistricting plan is facing more legal pushback as state Republicans filed another emergency petition to block a November special election on the proposal.
A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from cutting off federal funding from dozens of "sanctuary" cities and counties — covering several of the largest cities in the U.S.
Meal kit delivery firm HelloFresh will pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
A proposal brought on by Northern California lawmaker is seeking to improve the process of cleaning up abandoned shopping carts in the state, which are often a source of blight on streets and waterways.
Grocery giant Albertsons will pay nearly $4 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of overcharging customers at hundreds of Albertsons, Safeway and Vons supermarkets.
Public health officials said the person may have been bitten by an infected flea while camping in the South Lake Tahoe area.
Head Colorado Buffaloes football Coach Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders revealed his bladder cancer diagnosis for the first time on Monday morning.
Health officials at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital say that they have noticed a spike in pediatric cases of Valley Fever in recent months.
The Health and Human Services secretary said he is "retiring" all 17 members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices, which helps set recommendations for vaccines.
Dr. Timothy Johnson says that by cutting more than $1.8 billion in grants from the National Institutes of Health, the Trump administration risks destroying America's medical research infrastructure and prompting a "brain drain" of scientists to other countries.
Target CEO Brian Cornell, who helped reenergize the company but has struggled to turn around weak sales in a more competitive retail landscape since the COVID pandemic, plans to step down Feb. 1.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a pause to the enrollment of more low-income immigrants without legal status for state-funded health care benefits in 2026 as California faces a steep budget deficit.
California is filing a lawsuit to challenge President Donald Trump's tariffs, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.
At an Oakland hearing Tuesday, attorneys for State Farm Insurance made their case for an emergency rate hike that could impact insurance rates for millions of Californians.
Clayton Kershaw pitched five innings of one-run ball and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Cincinnati Reds 6-3 on Tuesday night for their third straight win.
Patrick Corbin gave up three hits over eight shutout innings, Corey Seager became the first Ranger to reach 20 home runs this season, and Texas beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-3.
Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington says he's recovering from quadruple bypass heart surgery.
It was purchased by a group that included famed "Shark Tank" investor Kevin O'Leary, according to the memorabilia company.
Zach Neto homered on the game's first pitch and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas Rangers and All-Star pitcher Jacob deGrom 4-0.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos on Instagram.
Jerry Adler's acting credits include "The Sopranos" and "The Good Wife." He also had 53 Broadway productions to his name, all behind the scenes.
Around 5:50 a.m., LAPD officers responded to Ventura Boulevard and Vineland Avenue for a man walking in the street.
Tennis legend Serena Williams is sharing her journey with weight loss drugs, saying she's lost 31 pounds in 8 months using GLP-1s.
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II."
The monsoonal moisture that was lingering over the region will begin to move east. There will be remnants of tropical storm Juliette on Thursday before dryer conditions over the weekend.
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies were in pursuit of an alleged shooting suspect when they were fired upon in Compton late Tuesday night.
The alleged DUI driver who struck and killed 18-year-old Braun Levi in Manhattan Beach back in May still hasn't been charged for the deadly crash. Mike Rogers reports.
Laurie Perez reports from Compton, where wild video shows the moments a street takeover took a dangerous turn as a driver slammed into a crowd of onlookers. She speaks with city leaders who are hoping to crack down on the nuisance.
In this episode of Look At This!, Desmond Shaw takes us to McCrea Ranch in Thousand Oaks.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
KCAL News Anchor and three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died.
