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An elderly couple who lost their home in the Eaton Fire was struggling to deal with insurance before their son stepped in. Now, he's using that experience to help others. Kristine Lazar reports.
A novelty plate reading "LUVSICK" sold by Zumiez matched the plate of a California woman's car.
The excitement of the start of a new school year can oftentimes come with a hefty price tag. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar takes you on a shopping spree while giving some tips on how to save some cash.
After a series of burglaries at construction sites in their neighborhood, a group of Westchester neighbors teamed up to catch a thief. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar shows us how they did it.
A retired Tustin Police Department detective talks about his My Family ID app and how it stores all things law enforcement would need to find a missing person -- children and seniors.
UCLA Career Education and Development Associate Director talks about the entry-level job market for recent college graduates and what they can do to improve their job prospects.
Best travel values for fall with Emily Kaufman, the Travel Mom.
A Southern California woman has received 15 traffic tickets since May, even in places she hasn't visited. The culprit? Her personalized license plate. Kristine Lazar examines how a nationwide retailer's novelty plate has led to this unique situation.
Travel insurance is advised, as one woman’s story of becoming ill while traveling out of the country left her family paying for medical expenses out of pocket.
As wildfire survivors in Los Angeles are rebuilding their homes, a main priority is making sure they are fire-resilient.
Home security cameras captured the moment intruders broke into a family's home in Northridge while they were home.
Data from the popular car shopping website, Edmunds, said a record number of Californians are trading in their Teslas.
Homeowners whose properties experienced some damage from the recent wildfires are frustrated with the FAIR Plan after experiencing complications with their claims.
After the Fire USA, a nonprofit founded by wildfire survivors, connects fire victims to those who have walked this extremely hard path before them.
Stories of survival are emerging in the aftermath of the Palisades and Eaton Canyon fires – from people who are amazed to find out their homes survived.
Census data analyzed by CBS News found that about 21% of residents in the Eaton Fire zone and about 26% impacted by the Palisades Fire are over 65.
Are you paying more than your neighbor for that backpack online? Consumer advocates say you can be, all because of something called surveillance pricing.
"From the Mountains to the Beach" is a Facebook page created by survivors of the 2021 Marshall Fire, meant to connect to Los Angeles fire victims.
Businesses are using a new security system that fills rooms with dense fog to stop thieves.
A Ventura County man was arrested for allegedly recording women inside the dressing room of a Target store on several different occasions, authorities said.
The LAPD confirmed that officers fired at least one shot in the direction of the suspect.
The alleged vandals painted on a utility box outside of the Long Beach Pride headquarters. Among the messages containing anti-LGBTQ language was a swastika.
The blaze was reported just after 3 p.m. in the 6400 block of Clara Street near Garfield Avenue, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
A West Hollywood man who had a troubling run-in with one of the city's many delivery robots is raising concerns about the encounter and potential safety issues they may present.
A Ventura County man was arrested for allegedly recording women inside the dressing room of a Target store on several different occasions, authorities said.
The alleged vandals painted on a utility box outside of the Long Beach Pride headquarters. Among the messages containing anti-LGBTQ language was a swastika.
The blaze was reported just after 3 p.m. in the 6400 block of Clara Street near Garfield Avenue, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
A West Hollywood man who had a troubling run-in with one of the city's many delivery robots is raising concerns about the encounter and potential safety issues they may present.
The fire happened at the Lindenwood Apartment Complex at around 7:15 a.m., firefighters said.
A Marine veteran has a reason to smile today after a Huntington Beach dentist stepped in to fix his broken tooth.
Two Orange County residents were arrested in Texas earlier this month as suspects in a homicide that took place in Anaheim in June, police said on Wednesday.
Jeffrey Ferguson shot and killed his wife, Sheryl, after a night of drinking and arguing at their Anaheim Hills home in 2023.
A mountain lion was struck and killed by a car on the Ortega Highway in Orange County, prompting wildlife experts to call for increased safety measures to keep Southern California animals safe.
The shooting happened outside of John Marshall Elementary School at around 12:45 p.m., according to the Anaheim Police Department.
The 31-year-old man who worked at a licensed residential treatment facility for minors was arrested after detectives found multiple victims whom he allegedly groomed and had unlawful sexual contact with.
The 46-year-old man was arrested for slashing the tires of several cars. He was booked for felony vandalism and a weapons charge, deputies said.
Deputies say that the 30-year-old man from Perris assaulted a woman at a business hours before he assaulted a juvenile girl on Friday.
Mudslides swept through the San Bernardino Mountains after the remnants of a tropical storm passed through.
The name is a tribute to Ontario's legacy as an aviation city, and also references a line from the iconic film "Top Gun."
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.
President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Erika Kirk spoke at Sunday's memorial service for Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA.
Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon opened their late-night shows using a mix of humor, song and expressions of solidarity with suspended ABC host Jimmy Kimmel.
Lara Adekoya says her bakery is now paying $50 to $100 more per bag for premium ingredients imported from countries around the world.
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
Pictures show Robert Redford in classic films including "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "Three Days of the Condor."
President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Erika Kirk spoke at Sunday's memorial service for Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA.
Saturday's rally was led by artists and comedians who targeted President Trump and called on corporations and the community to stand up for free speech.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a sweeping package of bills on Friday charting the state's continuing transition to green energy, which includes an extension of the state's landmark cap-and-trade program.
Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon opened their late-night shows using a mix of humor, song and expressions of solidarity with suspended ABC host Jimmy Kimmel.
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
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.
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.
Riverside County health officials have issued a warning due to an increasing number of Valley Fever infections across the region.
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.
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.
Denis Bouanga scored three goals, his second hat trick in the last three games, and Los Angeles FC beat Real Salt Lake 4-1.
Justin Herbert found Keenan Allen for a tying touchdown with 2:44 remaining and then led Los Angeles into position for Cameron Dicker's game-ending 43-yard field goal as the Chargers beat the Denver Broncos 23-20 for their first 3-0 start since 2002.
Kyle Freeland pitched six solid innings, Blaine Crim homered and drove in two runs, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-1 in their final home game of a miserable season.
Pinch-hitter Patrick Bailey had a tying RBI double during the Giants' three-run rally in the eighth, and San Francisco battered Dodgers reliever Blake Treinen to seize one victory from a four-game series with a 3-1 victory over Los Angeles.
Jordan Davis blocked a field-goal attempt by the Rams' Joshua Karty on the final play of the game and returned it 61 yards for a touchdown to give Philadelphia a win over Los Angeles.
Saturday's rally was led by artists and comedians who targeted President Trump and called on corporations and the community to stand up for free speech.
Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon opened their late-night shows using a mix of humor, song and expressions of solidarity with suspended ABC host Jimmy Kimmel.
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
Pictures show Robert Redford in classic films including "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "Three Days of the Condor."
One of Hollywood's leading actors, Robert Redford starred in such movies as "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "The Way We Were."
Police say the man repeatedly recorded women inside of a Target in Thousand Oaks on multiple occasions.
The alleged vandals painted on a utility box outside of the Long Beach Pride headquarters. Among the messages containing anti-LGBTQ language was a swastika.
The man who was arrested by federal immigration agents outside of a press conference being held by California Gov. Gavin Newsom in Los Angeles in early August is speaking out after weeks behind bars. Laurie Perez reports.
Firefighters who battled the January wildfires were honored at the Spirit of Santa Monica's third annual Douglas Day celebration at the Santa Monica Airport on Sunday
A West Hollywood man who had a troubling run-in with one of the city's many delivery robots is raising concerns about the encounter and potential safety and accessibility issues they may present to the public. Lauren Pozen 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.
