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Public hearings will begin Thursday morning to see if a recycling plant in Vernon should be allowed to re-open after tests showed it may have released dangerous levels of lead and arsenic into the air and groundwater.
First Solar, Inc. is behind an effort to make the region more environmentally friendly, with plans to put in 3.7 million solar modules in the region.
There's a new breed of airport dog. They aren't looking for drugs or bombs — they are looking for people who need a buddy, a belly to rub or a paw to shake.
A pond in a city park best known for previously housing an alligator named "Reggie" is suspected of harboring mosquitoes with West Nile virus.
Federal law will require uninsured Americans to get coverage or pay a penalty beginning January 1, 2014.
Katherine Jackson listened while e-mails between AEG executives describing how her son looked in the days before his death were reviewed.
A two-day strike by hospital workers ended on Thursday, with both sides claiming victory even though there was no resolution to a contract dispute involving staffing and pensions.
The state's largest health insurers, including Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield and Kaiser Permanente, will be among 13 plans competing to provide coverage to millions of Californians through the state's new health exchange.
Residents were warned to stay away from the smoke when the blaze became a HazMat situation.
Chemists at UC Irvine announced Wednesday that they have created a urine test that allows men to check for prostate cancer.
The measure sharply cuts the number of store fronts from roughly 800 to 135, eliminating those that have opened since 2007.
A judge has ruled that some workers at the five largest University of California medical centers can go on strike for two days starting Tuesday.
Los Angeles politicians have struggled for more than five years to regulate medical marijuana, trying to balance the needs of the sick against neighborhood concerns that pot shops attract crime.
A Los Angeles doctor was sentenced Friday to 14 years in federal prison for bilking patients out of more than $1 million by promising them that an herbal supplement she hawked could cure late-stage cancer and other diseases.
Three children under the age of 10 remained hospitalized Saturday following a carjacking that began at a 7-Eleven in East Los Angeles and ended in a crash on Pacific Coast Highway.
While the hottest days will be Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, Southern California will start to feel the heat on Saturday.
Detectives are hoping that someone from the public will be able to identify the suspect, who allegedly assaulted a woman in West Hollywood on Aug. 13.
In responses to customer complaints on social media, Verizon said it was aware of a "software issue impacting wireless service for some customers."
Mark Knoller was, to put it simply, a legend. For decades, everyone in the White House press corps knew him as the unofficial presidential historian and statistician.
Detectives are hoping that someone from the public will be able to identify the suspect, who allegedly assaulted a woman in West Hollywood on Aug. 13.
An investigation is ongoing in Palos Verdes Estates after a body was found at the base of a cliff.
Authorities are investigating the theft of several headstones from a cemetery in Compton.
Authorities have arrested a second suspect in connection with the fatal shooting of 27-year-old Blake Rutledge in Hesperia earlier this year.
Authorities say one person was found dead following a house fire early Saturday morning in Pasadena.
Investigators said no one was wounded in the shooting, but asked any witnesses or potential victims to step forward.
One person died after being struck by an Orange County Sheriff's Department vehicle.
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.
Colton Police said the religious group "His Way Spirit Led Assemblies" had temporary custody of the 4-year-old when he died.
The family was last seen on Aug. 6 in east Hemet before they were found on Thursday, according to Riverside County Sheriff's Office deputies.
Riverside County health officials have issued a warning due to an increasing number of Valley Fever infections across the region.
The leaders of an Inland Empire religious group that has recently been connected to two men who have gone missing in recent years were arrested last week, police said.
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 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.
In responses to customer complaints on social media, Verizon said it was aware of a "software issue impacting wireless service for some customers."
Mark Knoller was, to put it simply, a legend. For decades, everyone in the White House press corps knew him as the unofficial presidential historian and statistician.
More than 1,000 Hollywood costumes and props are set to go up for auction next week by Propstore, including the cursed medallion that Keira Knightley wore in "Pirates of the Caribbean."
The move is the latest in a series of steps the Trump administration has taken to target Palestinians with visa restrictions.
The U.S. has said the deployment of warships to the southern Caribbean, near Venezuela's territorial waters, was an anti-drug trafficking operation.
Mark Knoller was, to put it simply, a legend. For decades, everyone in the White House press corps knew him as the unofficial presidential historian and statistician.
A federal appeals court said many of the tariffs imposed by President Trump on dozens of countries earlier this year are not legally permissible, but didn't halt them.
Congress passed a law in 2008 that limits Secret Service protection for former vice presidents to up to six months after leaving office.
The California Supreme Court has denied an emergency petition filed by state Republicans that would have blocked a November special election over Gov. Gavin Newsom's redistricting plan.
They accuse Texas legislative leaders of engaging in gerrymandering to prevent Black voters from electing candidates of their choice.
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.
Riverside County health officials have issued a warning due to an increasing number of Valley Fever infections across the region.
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.
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.
Oswald Peraza hit a two-run single in the ninth inning to help the Los Angeles Angels snap a three-game losing skid by beating the Houston Astros 4-1.
Zac Gallen allowed only two hits over six innings, Blaze Alexander hit a two-run homer and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat Los Angeles 3-0 on Friday night to end the Dodgers' four-game winning streak.
Cristian Javier didn't give up a hit in six innings and three relievers completed the two-hitter to help the Houston Astros to a 2-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels Friday night.
The bat tossed in the air by a 12-year-old Marco Rocco that earned him a suspension later lifted by a judge has sold for nearly $10,000 at auction.
Video shows the intense moments the altercation takes place in front of dozens of players and their supporters at a tournament being held on Rosemead Park Fields over the weekend.
The 58-year-old chef said in a social media post that he had a Basal cell carcinoma removed from his skin.
Fans have been eager to learn everything they can ever since Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement in a joint post.
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.
Detectives are hoping that someone from the public will be able to identify the suspect, who allegedly assaulted a woman in West Hollywood on Aug. 13.
Get ready for two nights of incredible food, drinks, and entertainment at the Manhattan Beach Food & Wine festival, set along the picturesque coast. Several featured chefs joined KCAL News to preview the dishes they'll be serving at the event. Rachel Kim and Kristine Lazar report.
Olga Ospina stopped by The Magic Brush Room, a Los Angeles art studio that provides classes for those seeking a creative and uplifting outlet.
Grace Chon, an internationally recognized animal photographer and author, appeared on KCAL News to discuss her newest book, "What Kind of Dog Is That?" Alex Biston reports.
Three children under the age of 10 remained hospitalized Saturday following a violent carjacking that began at a 7-Eleven in East Los Angeles and ended in a crash on Pacific Coast Highway. Alys Martinez reports.
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.
