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The high gas prices are extra painful for rideshare drivers, who are all independent contractors who must maintain their own cars and cover the costs.
The $11 billion relief package includes payments of $400 to the owner of each registered vehicle, up to two vehicles per person, grants that would make public transit free for three months, and millions to pause gas taxes.
Officials say a rebate program has helped remove 200 million square feet of grass, saving enough water to provide about 62,000 homes with water each year.
According to the City Attorney's Office, approximately 29% of HomeAway's bookings between Nov. 7 and Dec. 7, 2021, violated the city's ordinance.
A "yes" vote would not automatically result in a strike. It would only authorize the union to call one if no progress is made in labor negotiations.
The new iPhone SE will sell for $429 — an 8% increase from $399 price tag for the last version that rolled out it nearly two years ago during the early stages of the pandemic. The new iPhone SE will be available in stores March 18.
Across the country, shoppers are taking to social media to report they are having trouble finding milk, bread, meat and other grocery staples. There have been no reports, however, of toilet paper shortages.
The recalled products bear a "Best When Used By" date of 2023-08-31 and 2023-09-01 on the bottom of the container. Costco says members who purchased this product should not use it, and return it to their local Costco location for a full refund.
A Los Angeles mother claims she was stopped and questioned for human trafficking after boarding a Southwest Airlines flight with her biracial daughter and now she's demanding the airline be held accountable for what she describes as racial profiling and racial harassment.
Ticketholders to a Filipino festival that was supposed to happen over the weekend are calling it the newest "Fyre Festival" after it was canceled without any notice to people who paid for tickets.
Certain artnatural scent-free hand sanitizer labeled with "DIST. By artnaturals Gardena, CA 90248" have been found to have unacceptable levels of benzene, acetaldehyde, and acetal contaminants, the FDA said in a warning issued this week.
Products like oatmeal packets went from 10 to eight for some varieties, tuna cans from seven to five ounces, and some family size cereals slimming down from 19.3 ounces to 18.8 ounces, all evidence of what's known as shrinkflation.
The recall applies to five of Coppertone's aerosol spray sunscreens, including Pure & Simple SPF 50, Pure & Simple Kids SPF 50, Pure & Simple Baby SPF 50, Sport Mineral SPF 50, and a travel size Sport Spray SPF 50. The sunscreens were sold across the U.S. at various retailers.
The average price of a gallon of regular, self-serve gasoline is now $4.41, the highest its hit this year. Gas prices in Los Angeles County have gone up more than a dollar since January, and have risen 1.3 cents in just the past five days.
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the pillows are known as the Boppy Original Newborn Lounger, the Boppy Preferred Newborn Lounger, and the Pottery Barn Kids Boppy Newborn Lounger.
The agents waited outside of the family's home for several hours after the incident, according to San Bernardino police.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said investigators are unable to rule out foul play in the baby's disappearance.
The victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries, per police.
The suspect remained outstanding as of Sunday afternoon.
The shark attack happened near Big Grand Cay on the island of Abaco, Bahamas, on Sunday, police said.
The family says the mountain lion was immediately spooked upon entering their home, taking off through the backdoor.
One man was killed and two others were wounded during an early morning shooting in an East Los Angeles alleyway on Saturday, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies.
It's unclear what caused the truck, which was carrying at least eight vehicles, to catch fire.
The collision happened on Wednesday evening in Wildomar, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.
According to Los Angeles County Fire Department officials, Jerry W. Guzman worked out of the Azusa station and served for more than 20 years.
Irvine police believe the suspect has been recording unsuspecting women at local Walmarts and Targets for two years.
A 3.6-magnitude earthquake struck near Idyllwild at 9:43 a.m. on Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey
The Fontana is scheduled for sentencing in November for armed robberies at pharmacies in places across Southern California, including in Newport Beach, Temecula and Woodland Hills.
Investigators said that the woman was possibly living in a tent near the spot where she was found fatally shot on Tuesday.
On Aug. 13, investigators arrested David Anthony Ortega, 44, Rene Jose Juarez Jr., 37, Max Maestas, 54 and Robert Allen Duncan, 43, for the murder of Ramierez.
A 3.6-magnitude earthquake struck near Idyllwild at 9:43 a.m. on Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey
The 7-month-old boy was last seen wearing a black Nike onesie.
The Fontana is scheduled for sentencing in November for armed robberies at pharmacies in places across Southern California, including in Newport Beach, Temecula and Woodland Hills.
Over three separate incidents in June and July, Jason Brauner allegedly stole more than $100,000 worth of surgical equipment and skin grafts, wearing blue scrubs and a surgical mask to blend in with hospital personnel.
The 57-year-old Moreno Valley woman was struck by a loose truck tire that bounced across lanes and over a 60 Freeway median in Pomona early Monday morning.
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.
Senior Investigative Reporter Ross Palombo checks into the safety record of the LA County Sheriff's training facility following a deadly explosion that killed three deputies.
The shark attack happened near Big Grand Cay on the island of Abaco, Bahamas, on Sunday, police said.
Luis Morales struck out five in his second career start, Brent Rooker and Colby Thomas hit home runs, and the Athletics beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-2.
Lionel Messi made a triumphant return from injury, leading Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory over the LA Galaxy.
Ryan Wardwell of California planned to rappel down waterfalls known as the Seven Teacups on Sunday, officials said.
Playboy will move its global headquarters from Los Angeles to Miami Beach and open a new club with a restaurant and members-only section.
Democrats unveiled a proposal Friday that could give California's dominant political party an additional five U.S. House seats in a bid to win the fight to control Congress next year.
President Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin held a rare meeting Friday at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska.
As Texas hurtles toward a flashpoint on a GOP effort to redraw congressional districts, California Democrats are answering with a plan of their own.
The trial over President Trump's deployment of thousands of National Guard troops to Los Angeles earlier this summer reached its third and final day Wednesday.
Lawyers for President Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom faced off over the National Guard deployment in Los Angeles — and debated whether they were subject to a "constitutional exception."
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.
A federal judge has blocked a new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes.
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.
Some of the free supplies being provided include at-home COVID-19 test kits, condoms, fentanyl test strips and naloxone.
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.
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.
Luis Morales struck out five in his second career start, Brent Rooker and Colby Thomas hit home runs, and the Athletics beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-2.
Blake Snell limited his former team to five hits in six innings, and the Los Angeles Dodgers regained the NL West lead with a 6-0 victory over the San Diego Padres on Saturday night.
Stetson Bennett rebounded from throwing a fourth-quarter interception to 305-pound defensive tackle TeRah Edwards, hitting Tru Edwards with an 8-yard touchdown pass with 5 seconds left while leading the Los Angeles Rams to a 23-22 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers.
Mark Delgado scored early in the second half and Mathieu Choinière found the net in stoppage time to lead Los Angeles FC to a 2-0 victory over the New England Revolution.
Los Angeles Chargers receiver Quentin Johnston has left the SoFi Stadium field on a cart after taking a big hit on the third play of a preseason game Saturday.
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II."
Playboy will move its global headquarters from Los Angeles to Miami Beach and open a new club with a restaurant and members-only section.
Taylor Swift's upcoming album release and her love of all things orange isn't lost on her fans — or businesses clamoring for a piece of the action.
Iconic rapper Snoop Dogg will help represent Los Angeles as the Community Chairman for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The home where cult classic horror film "Poltergeist" took place is available for rent in Southern California. It's been redesigned to mimic the set from the movie, where visitors are advised to "Stay away from the light!"
A "people powered" event promoting cycling and walking is scheduled to block off nearly seven miles of road to cars on Sunday between Culver City and Venice. Alys Martinez reports.
A heat-up and increase in fire danger are on the way this week in Southern California. Alex Biston reports.
Family members say that the mountain lion was immediately spooked and ran through the house, out their backdoor and into the swimming pool before taking off.
Nicole Comstock reports from San Bernardino, where federal immigration agents opened fire on a car before waiting outside of one family's home for hours on Saturday.
Mexican American activists gathered on Saturday to plan the 55th annual Chicano Moratorium in East Los Angeles. The march is planned for Saturday, August 30 at Ruben F. Salazar Park.
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.
