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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.
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.
Westchester community members talk about how construction burglaries prompted a robust neighborhood watch group.
Karl Susman, insurance expert, talks about what State Farm wants in rate increases and the likelihood of approval by the Department of Insurance.
One Eaton Fire survivor and The Foothill Catalog Foundation share how pre-approved home design and construction plans are helpful for rebuilding quickly and affordably.
A Kindness Pledge is required to live in Silverwood’s master-planned community, where developers say the goal is to create a healthy neighborhood and create that small-town feeling.
Professor Susan Scafidi, Fashion Law Institute at Fordham School of Law, talks about why Lululemon is suing Costco, claiming “trade dress” infringement.
Karl Susman, insurance expert, discusses the impacts of a Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge’s ruling that the California FAIR plan violated the state’s insurance code.
On Your Side's Kristine Lazar shows us how one local business owner lost thousands as thieves drove off with his delivery van's catalytic converter in just a few quick minutes.
A new list of the safest vehicles on the road is out. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety puts out this list every year, but this year they made the requirements even tougher. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar breaks it down.
A small business created by two Orange County brothers is taking on a multibillion-dollar global company, because that company wants the local business to change its name. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has the details of this trademark dispute.
A local man took matters into his own hands when his carryon bag went missing at New Orleans Airport. He got security video of the gate where he left it, and what he saw caught on camera was shocking. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has the footage, and the airline's reaction.
The state has paid out millions a month to reimburse victims as EBT fraud increased by 6000%.
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 the IRS, nearly 8 million people reported suspicious activity related to their tax filing last year. And experts say that number will likely be even higher this tax season. Here's what to look out for and how to protect yourself.
CARFAX estimates more than 50,000 cars were flooded in the recent rainstorms in California. Historically, some of those cars will be cleaned up and sold to unsuspecting buyers by scammers. Those flood-damaged cars can have a whole host of mechanical problems that are not only costly, but are a safety risk.
A new report shows inflation rose in January more than expected, and up 6.4-percent from a year ago. Inflation has also struck Cupid, and couples will be spending more for a dozen roses and dinner for two on Valentine's Day.
You order food to be delivered to your door, but instead, your packages are stolen. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has a consumer warning for anyone who uses food delivery services.
The school's principal said she hopes to return the school to its main campus by January 2026.
Six people, including a child, where hospitalized and a Fontana apartment building partially evacuated due to carbon monoxide exposure on Monday, according to San Bernardino County firefighters.
Supervisor Janice Hahn increased the reward to find the driver who allegedly killed a 3-year-old and her father in Long Beach.
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."
Property crime affects residents across Southern California and the Coffee With KCAL initiative wants to hear from you.
The school's principal said she hopes to return the school to its main campus by January 2026.
Property crime affects residents across Southern California and the Coffee With KCAL initiative wants to hear from you.
Supervisor Janice Hahn increased the reward to find the driver who allegedly killed a 3-year-old and her father in Long Beach.
A stolen SUV led the California Highway Patrol and Los Angeles Police Department on a pursuit through the San Fernando Valley.
Iconic rapper Snoop Dogg will help represent Los Angeles as the Community Chairman for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The program comes with an annual $120,000 budget, and so far, the department has three drones placed on rooftops, ready to launch at various locations throughout the city.
Officials with the International Bird Rescue say that they've seen an "unusual surge" in sick and dying seagulls along the Los Angeles County shoreline in recent weeks.
An Orange County family is mourning the death of their 15-year-old loved one who was fatally stabbed by a suspected gang member over the weekend.
An Orange County employee was fatally shot by an off-duty deputy at a Tustin apartment complex on Friday morning, authorities said.
Police said that several surrounding units at the complex were struck by gunfire, but no one was injured.
Six people, including a child, where hospitalized and a Fontana apartment building partially evacuated due to carbon monoxide exposure on Monday, according to San Bernardino County firefighters.
San Bernardino County deputies are still searching for a man who went missing July while making deliveries as an Uber Eats driver.
The officer was taken into custody several weeks after an investigation into sexual assault allegations was launched. He has been placed on administrative leave pending the result of the criminal investigation.
Investigators said the suspect had robbed five San Bernardino County businesses at gunpoint since January.
Stephen Morgan, 30, was found dead outside of a Riverside motel on July 11, 1991. More than 30 years later, police are asking the public for help in identifying his killer.
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.
Is Los Angeles really the most intense immigration enforcement spot in the country? Senior reporter Ross Palombo dives into the numbers from federal government's own data.
The transfers are a milestone for the Trump administration, which has made dismantling dangerous drug cartels a key Justice Department priority.
Huntington Park, California, is 95.6% Latino, and as many as 45% of the residents are undocumented, according to the city.
Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the U.S., while UFC's CEO says the White House may host a July 4 event broadcast on CBS.
AOL said it will discontinue its dial-up service and "associated software" on Sept. 30.
Bobby Whitlock, the musician who co-founded Derek and the Dominos with Eric Clapton, has died, according to his manager. He was 77.
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."
Three officials involved in President Trump's controversial L.A. National Guard deployment testified in court Monday.
Huntington Park, California, is 95.6% Latino, and as many as 45% of the residents are undocumented, according to the city.
President Trump is hinting at further federal police action in D.C., teasing a press conference on Monday aimed at "ending the Crime, Murder, and Death."
Adams, who served as surgeon general during the first Trump administration, said Kennedy's assertions about the efficacy of mRNA vaccines are "simply not true."
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.
Shohei Ohtani lined into a triple play in the sixth inning and hit a tiebreaking homer in the ninth, but the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a 7-6 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Jo Adell's walkoff single in the 10th inning.
Iconic rapper Snoop Dogg will help represent Los Angeles as the Community Chairman for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
A Hawaii real estate investor and broker are suing Shohei Ohtani, claiming the L.A. Dodgers superstar and his agent got them fired from a $240 million luxury housing development.
The Los Angeles Angels overcame Shohei Ohtani's 42nd homer during an eighth-inning rally in their 7-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the U.S., while UFC's CEO says the White House may host a July 4 event broadcast on CBS.
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!"
Taylor Swift announced her 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," after a countdown tease on her website. She didn't say when it would be released.
Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the U.S., while UFC's CEO says the White House may host a July 4 event broadcast on CBS.
Bobby Whitlock, the musician who co-founded Derek and the Dominos with Eric Clapton, has died, according to his manager. He was 77.
Wednesday is the first day of school for Palisades Charter High School, which is beginning the year at a temporary campus after the devastating Palisades Fire in January. Rick Montanez reports.
A cooling trend will begin in Southern California as a high-pressure system breaks down. There will be an increasing marine influence each night with below average temperatures by Friday.
Police have released footage of the shooting outside of the Grand Sierra Resort casino in July that left three people dead and three others wounded. Nicole Comstock speaks with some of the survivors, who lost their lifelong friends in the tragic incident.
The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office charged Councilmember Curren Price with two more public corruption charges, in addition to the embezzlement and perjury charges levied against him in 2023.
The hunt for the Washington state murder suspect ended Tuesday after Los Angeles Police Department officers arrested Alexander Lee Rogers thanks to a security guard with a keen eye. Laurie Perez 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.
