Police: Thieves Snatching Smartphones Out Of Victims' Hands
Police are warning iPhone, Droid and other smartphone owners of a sharp rise in the number of brazen robberies targeting those devices.
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Police are warning iPhone, Droid and other smartphone owners of a sharp rise in the number of brazen robberies targeting those devices.
New car dealers are getting a break from Los Angeles' business tax, a move that officials hope will lure dealerships back to the city.
In spite of the bad economy – or maybe because of it – California Lottery sales are at record levels.
Your new friendly neighborhood Spider-Man has spun himself a $65 million opening weekend and $140 million in his first six days at U.S. theaters.
California lawmakers have approved billions of dollars in construction financing for the first segment of what would be the nation's first dedicated high-speed rail line, eventually connecting Los Angeles and San Francisco.
An Orange County restaurant famous for its half ground beef, half ground bacon burger has gone all the way and created a 100% ground bacon burger.
The Beverly Hills Police Department is warning the public Friday to be on guard against scam artists who prey on seniors by posing as youthful relatives in desperate need of emergency funds.
It could give "turn down" service a whole new meaning.
There's a ban on the sale of foie gras in California but at least one Hermosa Beach restaurant is challenging the law by serving the delicacy -- but not charging for it.
The FBI is warning the public about a malicious computer virus that is set to knock thousands of unsuspecting people off the Internet in several days.
Thousands of doctors and patients in Southern California and throughout the state filed a lawsuit Tuesday against one of the nation's largest health insurers.
State Senator Tom Harman fears the landmark bill will adversely affect the housing market and allow lawyers to collect huge fees.
It's both a bear and bull market for Hollywood. The bear is "Ted," Mark Wahlberg and Seth MacFarlane's comedy for Universal Pictures about a talking teddy bear, which opened as the No. 1 movie with $54.1 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.
Car buyers, ducks and geese, and those in search of tattoos or body piercing all get increased protections under new laws that take effect July 1.
Metro's Orange Line busway opened to the public on Saturday offering free rides on the new four-mile extension from Canoga Park to Chatsworth.
The cargo ship arrived at the Port of Long Beach from southern China.
The Eco Wave Power floats splash into the water, generating a small amount of electricity that can be used locally.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered a pre-recorded State of the State address for a second consecutive year.
LAPD officers discovered human remains after receiving calls of a foul odor coming from the tow yard.
Apple's annual technology showcase includes the iPhone 17, along with refreshed AirPods that can offer live translation.
The Eco Wave Power floats splash into the water, generating a small amount of electricity that can be used locally.
LAPD officers discovered human remains after receiving calls of a foul odor coming from the tow yard.
Mayor Karen Bass said she believes Antonio Villaraigosa is a leader who can unite the state.
LA Metro released a statement and said a southbound Metro E Line train struck a "trespasser walking on the track" between the Expo/Crenshaw and Expo/Western Station.
LAFD has responded to 254 fires at the Sepulveda Basin through the first 240 days of the year. A vast majority of which were related to warming fires or rubbish fires.
Prosecutors say that the dog's vote was counted in the 2021 gubernatorial recall election but denied in the 2022 primary election.
A fiery three-car crash killed a person and injured three others, including a child.
An Alabama man claiming to be the "Angel of Death" allegedly said he was the "rider of the pale horse," a biblical excerpt referring to the apocalypse.
The Alabama man allegedly issued threats against St. Michael's Abbey in Silverado Canyon via email and in person.
Some Newport Beach residents were asked to shelter in place as a hazardous materials investigation was underway on Monday afternoon.
California State Sen. Sabrina Cervantes filed a claim against Sacramento over her DUI arrest in May.
Deputies seized 815 marijuana plants from the illegal grow operation in unincorporated Lake Elsinore.
The fire has burned about 520 acres and is 10% contained, according to Cal Fire officials.
Riverside County health officials say that the student fell ill towards the end of the 2024-25 school year and attended Indio High School, which is part of the Desert Sands Unified School District.
After her volleyball game, AB Hernandez spoke out against the people who believe she does not belong in girls' sports.
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.
Apple's annual technology showcase includes the iPhone 17, along with refreshed AirPods that can offer live translation.
The Supreme Court froze a lower court order that prevented immigration authorities from stopping people without reasonable suspicion that they are in the U.S. unlawfully.
Chagas disease is already endemic to 21 countries in the Americas, and growing evidence of the parasite is challenging the non-endemic label in the U.S., the CDC says.
Julie Allemand had a career-high 21 points, Rae Burrell scored 11 of her 13 in a 16-0 run to open the fourth quarter and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Dallas Wings 91-77 on Sunday to avoid elimination from playoff contention.
Matthew Stafford threw for 245 yards and a touchdown while becoming the 10th quarterback in NFL history with 60,000 yards in the air, and Braden Fiske recovered a fumble forced by Nate Landman with 1:43 to play in the Los Angeles Rams' 14-9 victory over the Houston Texans.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered a pre-recorded State of the State address for a second consecutive year.
A nonpartisan event in Sacramento on Monday played host to many of the candidates vying to be the next governor of California.
The Supreme Court froze a lower court order that prevented immigration authorities from stopping people without reasonable suspicion that they are in the U.S. unlawfully.
The Universal Postal Union says it has started rolling out new measures that can help postal operators around the world after the U.S. eliminated the so-called "de minimis exemption."
Prosecutors say that the dog's vote was counted in the 2021 gubernatorial recall election but denied in the 2022 primary election.
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.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended firing the director of the CDC at a hearing before a Senate committee on Thursday.
California, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii announced the formation of a health alliance to guide residents on vaccines and immunizations because of what a joint statement called "the politicization of science" by the federal government.
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.
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.
UCLA backup quarterback Pierce Clarkson was arrested on Friday for assault with a deadly weapon and his bail was set at $30,000.
Julie Allemand had a career-high 21 points, Rae Burrell scored 11 of her 13 in a 16-0 run to open the fourth quarter and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Dallas Wings 91-77 on Sunday to avoid elimination from playoff contention.
Matthew Stafford threw for 245 yards and a touchdown while becoming the 10th quarterback in NFL history with 60,000 yards in the air, and Braden Fiske recovered a fumble forced by Nate Landman with 1:43 to play in the Los Angeles Rams' 14-9 victory over the Houston Texans.
Shohei Ohtani hit two home runs, and Mookie Betts added a solo shot to back an effective pitching performance by Clayton Kershaw, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-2 on Sunday to end a five-game losing streak.
Nick Kurtz, Colby Thomas, Carlos Cortes and J.J. Bleday all homered to lead the Athletics to a 17-4 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday night.
A jury has ruled in favor of Cardi B in a lawsuit where a security guard accused her of assault during the rapper's first pregnancy.
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.
The Long Beach banner program decorates the city streets with the faces of America's bravest heroes. Chris Holmstrom reports.
Goldie Collins and Katarina Jinx, who make up the Animal Instinct duo in Women of Wrestling, join Jamie Yuccas and Sheba Turk to take WOW Season 4.
California Sen. Alex Padilla, an outspoken opponent of the Trump administration’s immigration raids, joined KCAL News to discuss the Supreme Court’s recent decision to lift restrictions stopping agents from detaining people without reasonable suspicion. Padilla said his office will continue fighting for immigrants’ rights and more lawful ways to citizenship.
Sam Cooke's granddaughter, Nicole Cooke-Johnson, joined KCAL News Mornings to discuss a new picture book that is helping keep his legacy alive. She said they are using the book to introduce his music to a younger generation.
An apparent accident at the Port of Long Beach on Tuesday morning made a catastrophic mess as dozens of shipping containers spilled into the ocean. Mark Liu 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.
