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With the city of Los Angeles taking the first step toward joining nearly four dozen other California municipalities in outlawing them, the humble little polyethylene bag may be headed for the trash heap of history.
Metrolink fares will jump seven percent on July 1. Officials say the increases are a last resort to avoid service cuts as the agency looks to fill a $13 million funding gap triggered by additional labor costs and the rising cost of diesel fuel.
Across the vast Pacific, the mighty bluefin tuna carried radioactive contamination that leaked from Japan's crippled nuclear plant to the shores of the United States 6,000 miles away — the first time a huge migrating fish has been shown to carry radioactivity such a distance.
An experimental rooftop unit could soon turn the sun into a cheaper way to keep your home cool during the summer months.
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation is buying a 140-acre greenbelt in Southern California to preserve the stunning views near its library and museum.
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside counties set a record Monday for Memorial Day.
The comic action heroes of "Men in Black 3" have taken over the weekend box office from the comic-book superheroes of "The Avengers."
A controversial proposal that would privatize the University of California Los Angeles' business school but allow it to remain affiliated with the state university is moving ahead.
Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones' sequel "Men in Black 3" debuted as the No. 1 movie over Memorial Day weekend with $55 million domestically from Friday to Sunday.
The world's first private supply ship successfully docked at the International Space Station Friday morning.
Gas prices feel like they're going down just in time for the Memorial Day weekend, but make no mistake – Friday's statewide average for a gallon of regular gas is much higher than the old record high in 2008.
The honor system is ending on the subways of Southern California.
A Southern California company is recalling dried mushroom slices sold at Costco Wholesale stores that may have been contaminated with chemicals.
The Los Angeles City Council Wednesday approved a proposal to ban single-use plastic bags across the city.
Applications to California State University jumped 5 percent for the fall 2012 semester, but admissions are increasing only nominally as the system faces continuing budget cuts, the university said Monday.
Morning drizzle was felt Wednesday in areas with heavy marine layers like the coasts and valleys.
Another vehicle not involved in the pursuit allegedly cut off the LAPD patrol unit, resulting in a crash.
The CHP said one person was killed after their car broke down and was hit by a white BMW just before 3:30 a.m.
Police said the chase began with a shooting in Boyle Heights.
The cargo ship arrived at the Port of Long Beach from southern China.
Another vehicle not involved in the pursuit allegedly cut off the LAPD patrol unit, resulting in a crash.
The CHP said one person was killed after their car broke down and was hit by a white BMW just before 3:30 a.m.
Police said the chase began with a shooting in Boyle Heights.
Santa Monica City Council members on Tuesday approved a declaration of fiscal distress, stating that the move is necessary to help address the financial struggles the city is facing.
Prosecutors said that the man left threats on his coworker's desk and nearby cubicles to instill fear in the victim.
The Orange County woman who faces a series of felonies for registering her dog to vote in 2021 and 2022 made her first court appearance on Tuesday, saying through her legal team that she did so to "expose flaws" in California's voting system.
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.
Felony charges are expected to be filed against the suspect who allegedly assaulted a man and left him lying in a busy Temecula intersection, where he was fatally struck by a car over the weekend.
A proposed housing development on the shores of Big Bear Lake has been met with protest from community members and animal rights activists, as it could chase the region's iconic eagle family away.
California State Sen. Sabrina Cervantes filed a claim against Sacramento over her DUI arrest in May.
It happened a little after 10 a.m. Saturday morning near the intersection of Cherry Valley Boulevard and Roberts Street, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Deputies seized 815 marijuana plants from the illegal grow operation in unincorporated Lake Elsinore.
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.
Santa Monica City Council members on Tuesday approved a declaration of fiscal distress, stating that the move is necessary to help address the financial struggles the city is facing.
The Orange County woman who faces a series of felonies for registering her dog to vote in 2021 and 2022 made her first court appearance on Tuesday, saying through her legal team that she did so to "expose flaws" in California's voting system.
Prosecutors said that the man left threats on his coworker's desk and nearby cubicles to instill fear in the victim.
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.
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.
Teoscar Hernández hit two home runs and Emmet Sheehan pitched seven splendid innings to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers past the Colorado Rockies 7-2.
Kyle Hendricks threw seven shutout innings, Chris Taylor and Yoán Moncada hit three-run homers, and the Los Angeles Angels scored all of their runs with two outs in a 12-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night.
Royce Lewis homered twice and drove in four runs as the Minnesota Twins beat the sloppy Los Angeles Angels 12-3.
Tyler Glasnow and Blake Treinen combined to pitch eight innings of no-hit ball for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
UCLA backup quarterback Pierce Clarkson was arrested on Friday for assault with a deadly weapon and his bail was set at $30,000.
Raymond Cruz, the actor known best for his role as Tuco Salamanca in the "Breaking Bad" television series, was arrested on Monday after he allegedly sprayed women with water from a hose outside of his Silver Lake home.
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.
Holocaust survivors connect and share their stories of longevity and resilience as they meet at Cafe Europa in Los Angeles, a program run by Jewish Family Service LA.
Lana Negrete, Mayor of Santa Monica, discusses factors that led to the fiscal distress declaration and how it can expedite the creation of new revenue streams.
Port of Long Beach officials call the crash of shipping containers from a cargo ship into the ocean a rare and dangerous accident.
A man was taken into custody under suspicion of DUI after a Van Nuys 3-way vehicle crash.
The thick marine layer over the Southern California region brought the feeling of fall. Some areas will have the chance of drizzle Wednesday morning.
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.
