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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.
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.
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.
Inflation and interest rates are causing more and more Americans to go into debt. That's why debt consolidation is rising in popularity. But how do you separate the reputable companies from the scams?
Record breaking rainfall in Southern California in January caused storm damage in some neighborhoods. But there is some relief for those homeowners in the form of their property taxes. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar explains how.
With credit card interest rates at an all-time high, more and more Americans are in debt. And young adults are the most likely to have added to their credit card debt over the last year, according to Bankrate.
If you have medical debt, keep an eye on your credit report. A new federal law is bringing relief to some Americans whose credit was negatively impacted by medical bills.
One recent study found that smart homes can experience up to 12,000 hack attempts per week. And most people don't even know it's happening.
More than $9 billion has been paid out to Californians in the form of the Middle Class Tax Refund. But thieves are cashing in too.
Suicide is now the second leading cause of death for kids ages 10 to 14. But mental health advocates say California doesn't have the hospital beds, or enough doctors and therapists to treat these kids in crisis.
A Boyle Heights neighborhood has been pleading with the city to fix a pothole-riddled street. Alcazar Street is in such disrepair that residents say it's causing car problems and leading to safety issues.
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The City of Westminster and a small business owner are in a battle over who should own a billboard off the 405 Freeway.
U.S. District Judge Rita Lin said the government has until Aug. 19 to provide a status report to confirm it is complying with her ruling.
The 57-year-old Moreno Valley woman was struck by a loose truck tire that bounced across lanes and over a 60 Freeway median in Pomona early Monday morning.
An expansive Spectrum outage affecting thousands of Los Angeles County customers was a criminal act, according to company officials.
The presiding judge of the LA County Superior Court denounced ICE after immigration agents arrested a man after his hearing in downtown.
Property crime affects residents across Southern California and the Coffee With KCAL initiative wants to hear from you.
An expansive Spectrum outage affecting thousands of Los Angeles County customers was a criminal act, according to company officials.
The presiding judge of the LA County Superior Court denounced ICE after immigration agents arrested a man after his hearing in downtown.
Los Angeles police are searching for a hit-and-run driver that struck a pedestrian in Panorama City on Tuesday night, leaving them with severe injuries.
The LAPD released the photo of a sexual assault suspect they arrested in May, hoping that additional victims would step forward.
Paramedics treated five people after a stolen vehicle crashed and caught on fire during a pursuit with police in West Los Angeles.
Detectives say that the suspect was an assistant coach at Dana Hills High School and worked for a club team called SOCAL FINS.
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.
The 57-year-old Moreno Valley woman was struck by a loose truck tire that bounced across lanes and over a 60 Freeway median in Pomona early Monday morning.
Though currently operating at a temporary location, the Animal Resource Center of the Inland Empire will soon take up home in a state of the art facility that has space for both traditional home pets and farm animals.
Police said that the mini-biker rode against traffic, on sidewalks and through traffic signals "like they didn't exist."
Riverside County crews said the firefighter's injuries were minor.
Hotel officials say that they plan to reopen as soon as Friday morning after there was an unforeseen issue with their boiler system.
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 yielded four runs on five hits while pitching a season-high 4 1/3 innings, but Logan O'Hoppe delivered a two-run single in the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Angels swept the season Freeway Series with a 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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.
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. The release date is now set for Oct. 3.
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.
An expansive Spectrum outage affecting thousands of Los Angeles County customers was a criminal act, according to company officials.
Ingrid Zapata was driving home after dropping a friend off at the airport when a wheel broke lose from a pickup truck and flew through her car, killing her. Nicole Comstock speaks to her grieving family.
Goldman Sachs, one of Wall Street's largest banking and investment firms, predicts that consumer prices will increase significantly in the fall due to President Trump's tariffs. Tom Wait reports.
Hunter Sowards speaks with frustrated travelers who arrived to Los Angeles International Airport hours later than expected after one of their fellow passengers caused a mid-flight disturbance and got their trip diverted to Grand Junction, Colorado.
An LA County judge denounced ICE on Tuesday after agents detained a man after his court appearance downtown. 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.
