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Nearly two weeks after a massive winter storm battered the San Bernardino mountains, stranding communities and leaving many seeking assistance, all roads have finally reopened, causing residents to rejoice as tourists return to the area.
Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency earlier this month for 13 of 58 of the state's counties affected by the massive amounts of snowfall from the severe storm in California in February. Friday, The White House announced President Joe Biden approved the emergency declaration.
In updated information released Thursday morning, the U.S. Drought Monitor determined more of California is officially out of an ongoing drought. That's an improvement over good news from last week.
The state has paid out millions a month to reimburse victims as EBT fraud increased by 6000%.
Los Angeles County said its flood control infrastructure is ready to handle more storm runoff even as a lot of snow melts.
Crestline suffered a major blow when the town's only supermarket shut down after its roof collapsed under the weight of the snow.
After shunning the pharmacy company over their decision to not sell an abortion pill in nearly two dozen states, Gov. Gavin Newsom has pulled the renewal of a multi-million dollar contract with Walgreens.
A recent report found that 22% of adults in the United States have been victims of an account takeover scam. In total, 24 million households have lost billions of dollars.
According to her family, 93-year-old Dolly Avenatti did not have any medical conditions other than memory loss.
According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff, 11 people died during the storm, however, only one was storm-related. The rest were under medical care at the time.
Authorities conducting a welfare check in the 28000 block of Whitaker Lane found a 78-year-old man deceased at the scene, showing signs of trauma inside of a home that had been forcibly entered.
Even though Caltrans has cleared 90% of the roads in the area, many people remain trapped and unable to secure food and water.
Some highways leading into San Bernardino Mountain communities were open to residents Tuesday morning.
Access to San Bernardino Mountain communities was limited to emergency vehicles Monday. Side roads in neighborhoods were still blocked by snow.
After the state's massive snowfall, many who live in the mountain communities in San Bernardino County are unable to leave or reach their homes.
29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht "maliciously" started the Lachman Fire on Jan. 1, which later became the devastating Palisades Fire, prosecutors said.
Investigators say that the woman using social media dating platforms to pose as a girlfriend or companion of the men before burglarizing their homes.
California's plan to redraw its congressional maps is among the most pressing issues discussed by candidates in the 2026 gubernatorial race, including Xavier Becerra, Chad Bianco, Ian Calderon, Stephen J. Cloobeck, Steve Hilton, Katie Porter, Tony Thurmond, Antonio Villaraigosa, Butch Ware, Betty Yee and Leo Zacky.
Police are searching for the driver of a speeding 1998-2002 Toyota Corolla that struck and killed a 52-year-old man in South LA on June 30, 2025.
Crews battling the Palisades Fire faced several challenges, including staffing shortages, water supply limitations and the strong Santa Ana winds.
Investigators say that the woman using social media dating platforms to pose as a girlfriend or companion of the men before burglarizing their homes.
Police are searching for the driver of a speeding 1998-2002 Toyota Corolla that struck and killed a 52-year-old man in South LA on June 30, 2025.
Crews battling the Palisades Fire faced several challenges, including staffing shortages, water supply limitations and the strong Santa Ana winds.
Ventura County authorities have identified the woman killed in a 1981 shooting as they continue searching for her killer more than 40 years later.
Residents are asked to vote on one of the six names selected from a pool of more than 1,300 submissions as they continue searching for their new identity.
Police said that the girl was walking home from school on Thursday afternoon when a man tried to force her into his car.
Orange County prosecutors plan to refile criminal charges for a later date.
The show will still feature a World War II bomber, the Canadian Forces Snowbirds and the Royal Air Force Falcons.
It happened at around 10:30 p.m. on Monday near MacArthur Boulevard and E. Coast Highway, Newport Beach police said.
The family of Ismael Ayala-Uribe, the 39-year-old Mexican man and former DACA recipient who died in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement last week, demanded answers during a press conference on Tuesday.
A 48-year-old Hesperia resident was arrested for the incident that happened early Tuesday morning in Montclair, police said.
A security camera captured a person running away from a Corona home with a 13-foot Jack Skellington statue.
Riverside police arrested two Inland Empire men for an alleged murder-for-hire case.
The suspect was arrested after stealing both a pickup truck and several thousand dollars' worth of musical instruments from a home in an unincorporated part of Hemet on Thursday.
The first earthquake happened at around 11:15 p.m. Saturday, with several more occurring into Sunday morning, the USGS said.
More than 300 properties in the Pacific Palisades that were partially or completely burned in the January wildfires have received brush clearance citations, a KCAL News investigation has revealed. Ross Palombo reports.
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.
A Texas bishop showed Pope Leo XIV a packet of letters from immigrant families "terrorized" by fear that they and their loved ones will be rounded up and deported.
Airports in several U.S. states are seeing flight delays as the government shutdown enters a second week.
Mark Sanchez was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds following a violent altercation over the weekend.
The first supermoon of 2025 will arrive soon. Here's what to know about the phenomenon.
The Kroger Company's recall follows another FDA recall announcement last week of possibly contaminated pasta.
The announcement comes days after President Trump presented a 20-point peace plan aimed at ending the war in Gaza.
A Texas bishop showed Pope Leo XIV a packet of letters from immigrant families "terrorized" by fear that they and their loved ones will be rounded up and deported.
Where do the 2026 California gubernatorial candidates stand on Proposition 50 and redistricting? Xavier Becerra, Chad Bianco, Ian Calderon, Stephen J. Cloobeck, Steve Hilton, Katie Porter, Tony Thurmond, Antonio Villaraigosa, Butch Ware, Betty Yee and Leo Zacky share their thoughts.
Tuesday marks two years since the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, that sparked the war.
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deploying any National Guard units to Oregon after a legal whirlwind that began hours earlier when the president sent California troops to Portland.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
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.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a series of bills aimed at expanding access to reproductive health care and strengthening privacy protections for patients and providers in California.
LA County Department of Public Health officials said that four cases were reported between late July and August, and that the patients lived in central Los Angeles and the Antelope and San Fernando valleys.
Health officials say that the child developed a condition called subacute sclerosing panencephalitis, which can develop in someone who had a measles infection early in life.
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.
A charity that accepted donations of vehicles that would pay for breast cancer screenings for low-income patients agreed Thursday to pay a $3.8 million fine and to restrictions on future fundraising activities in 19 U.S. states, including Colorado.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
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.
Drivers of electric vehicles across California will soon lose privileges to drive in the carpool lane solo, as the Clean Air Vehicle decal program is set to end next month.
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.
Residents are asked to vote on one of the six names selected from a pool of more than 1,300 submissions as they continue searching for their new identity.
Up 2-0 on the Philadelphia Phillies, the Boys in Blue return home to Dodger Stadium on Wednesday as they look for their second-straight playoff series sweep.
Martin Necas scored two goals, Nathan MacKinnon had two assists to become the leading scorer in Avalanche history, and Colorado opened the regular season with a 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings.
The Baltimore Ravens have agreed to trade edge rusher Odafe Oweh to the Los Angeles Chargers for safety Alohi Gilman.
"We're all (Denver Broncos) fans in here," Avs defenseman Cale Makar told reporters Monday. "Let's get that out of the way."
Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," was released at midnight Friday. Swift wrote and produced the album with Swedish producers Max Martin and Shellback.
Dutch producer pitches her AI creation, Tilly Norwood, as the next Scarlett Johansson, and says several agents are vying to represent it.
Doctors are warning of a food trend inspired by the popular Netflix movie "KPop Demon Hunters" that is leading to serious burn injuries.
Dolly Parton is postponing her upcoming Las Vegas concerts over recent "health challenges," she announced Sunday.
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Bad Bunny will lead the 2026 Super Bowl halftime festivities at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.
Residents are asked to vote on one of the six names selected from a pool of more than 1,300 submissions as they continue searching for their new identity.
Here in Southern California, when we do see storms, they are getting stronger with more intense rainfall. KCAL Climatologist Marina Jurica explains why the sudden shift and what it means moving forward.
Jeff Nguyen reports from Elysian Park, where he gets a first-hand look at the virtual reality training exercises that Los Angeles Police Department officers go through in high-stress or use-of-force incidents, as well as de-escalation tactics.
Ross Palombo takes a look at the alleged arsonist who was arrested for lighting a fire that investigators believe led to the Palisades Fire in January, as well as his previous connection to the Pacific Palisades.
The Los Angeles Fire Department released its after-action report, detailing the challenges its personnel faced in the first 36 hours of the Palisades Fire on Wednesday. Mike Rogers has the details.
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.
