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Gillian Lange, dubbed the Shelter Saint by some, has helped more than 35,000 dogs and cats find homes. Juan Fernandez reports.
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Gillian Lange, dubbed the Shelter Saint by some, has helped more than 35,000 dogs and cats find homes. Juan Fernandez reports.
In this episode of People Making A Difference, we highlight the work of a nonprofit that's been serving Pasadena since 1894. Kara Finnstrom reports.
KCAL News reporter Amanda Starrantino introduces us to a South LA woman makin a difference by celebrating Black beauty through oracle decks.
In today's edition of People Making A Difference, we meet a Fountain Valley teacher who is using the power of gardening to foster independence in young adult students who are neurodivergent.
In today's edition of People Making a Difference, we feature Mae Raines who's spent her life parenting the parentless and feeding the hungry in South LA.
Since a 2016 ALS diagnosis, Dolan uses his professional map-making skills for the ALS community, mapping clinics, and ALS statistics to accelerate research and funding.
In today's edition of People Making A Difference, our Amy Johnson takes us inside Los Angeles's most active community center to meet volunteer-turned-assistant director Lavell Grant.
Bees often get a bad rap, but they are essential for the health of our food and our ecosystem. In this episode of People Making A Difference, we introduce Lucila Barraza, a volunteer beekeeper.
Homeboy Industries is on a mission to change people's lives by helping them seal their criminal records.
In this week's People Making a Difference, Juan Fernandez speaks to the Huntington Beach woman hoping to inspire people to rehabilitate disabled dogs.
Jeff Nguyen profiles the Pacific Gateway Program, a group operating out of Long Beach which offers at-risk youth an opportunity to turn their lives around with paid internships at local restaurants.
Imagine being a 71-year-old man and helping save a 5-year-old. Meet an extraordinary blood donor from Gardena who recently learned exactly how his donations made a difference.
A woman known for her volunteer service embarks on a good deed she never imagined.
In today's edition of People Making a Difference, KCAL News anchor Juan Fernandez introduces us to middle schooler Maxwell Tran, who overcame his own challenge to make a difference for a fellow teen.
Meet Amanda Penichet, a local volunteer who helps pediatric patients battling life-threatening illnesses with her "Inspiration Station," a library cart stocked with books she reads in order to help patients combat the frightening reality surrounding them.
The individuals are accused of falsely claiming they were residents in Altadena and the Pacific Palisades and received disaster assistance from FEMA that was intended for wildfire victims.
Huntington Beach police said the man exited the driver's side of the truck with a small black dog and stole the plaque from the Vincent Moorhouse Memorial.
The buses are typically used for the Los Angeles Unified School District.
The 2026 Rose Court will serve as ambassadors for the 137th Rose Parade on Jan. 1, 2026, and appear on a float during the event.
A man is speaking out and asking for help after his wife was detained by federal agents at the end of a scheduled green card hearing in downtown Los Angeles in early September.
The individuals are accused of falsely claiming they were residents in Altadena and the Pacific Palisades and received disaster assistance from FEMA that was intended for wildfire victims.
Huntington Beach police said the man exited the driver's side of the truck with a small black dog and stole the plaque from the Vincent Moorhouse Memorial.
The 2026 Rose Court will serve as ambassadors for the 137th Rose Parade on Jan. 1, 2026, and appear on a float during the event.
A man is speaking out and asking for help after his wife was detained by federal agents at the end of a scheduled green card hearing in downtown Los Angeles in early September.
It happened a little before 10 p.m. near Strathern Street and Woodman Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
A group of Huntington Beach residents gathered on Saturday to help their neighbor clear debris and brush from his property after he underwent a series of life challenges that left him unable to do so.
Six people were arrested in connection with a series of burglaries and smash-and-grab robberies across Southern California dating back to May, according to Riverside County authorities.
Authorities originally said the driver was wanted for using a false license plate.
Orange City Council members gathered on Tuesday night to address much-needed security measures around the city's historic fountain, which has also doubled as the spot of dozens of crashes in recent years.
Body camera video shows the intense moments when Westminster Police Department officers rushed into a burning home and pulled a bedridden woman to safety last week.
The driver of the car was arrested in a parking lot in Duarte.
Riverside County deputies are searching for a person of interest who they believe is connected to incidents in Ontario, Riverside, Lake Elsinore and Lake Mathews.
With winter just around the corner, some small business owners in places like Big Bear and Wrightwood are concerned that the closure of Highway 38 could bring financial struggles.
One teenager was killed and three other people were wounded during a shooting early Tuesday morning, police said.
Six people were arrested in connection with a series of burglaries and smash-and-grab robberies across Southern California dating back to May, according to Riverside County authorities.
A KCAL News investigation revealed that more than 300 damaged or destroyed properties in the Pacific Palisades were cited for failing to clear brush.
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
The California-based company said it entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by consortium including PIF, Silver Lake and Affinity Partners.
Police in Grand Blanc, Michigan, say the man suspected of killing at least four people and injuring eight others at a church on Sunday morning died after "exchanging gunfire" with police.
Team Europe is taking the Ryder Cup back across the Atlantic Ocean. The final score: Europe 15, United States 13.
State Attorney General Dan Rayfield said Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth sent a memo to Gov. Tina Kotek authorizing 200 members of the Oregon National Guard to the city of Portland.
President Trump is scheduled to meet Monday with Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
State Attorney General Dan Rayfield said Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth sent a memo to Gov. Tina Kotek authorizing 200 members of the Oregon National Guard to the city of Portland.
President Trump is scheduled to meet Monday with Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Lawmakers are facing a deadline of midnight Tuesday, when the 2026 fiscal year begins, to reach a deal to keep the government funded.
One source told CBS News that the termination letter to the agents cited their alleged "lack of judgement" in their actions.
President Trump said on Saturday he will send troops to Portland, Oregon, as his deployments expand to more cities across the U.S.
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.
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.
Southern California star JuJu Watkins announced on social media that she will be sidelined for the season after suffering an ACL injury in the NCAA Tournament last season.
Tutu Atwell caught an 88-yard touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford with 1:33 to play, and the Los Angeles Rams rallied to end the Indianapolis Colts' unbeaten start with a 27-20 victory.
Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw, who will start Sunday's regular-season finale in Seattle against the Mariners, will be left off Los Angeles' roster for the Wild Card Series.
Ramón Urías hit a two-run homer in the fifth inning, one of four Houston home runs, and the Astros beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-2 in the season finale for both teams.
Clayton Kershaw tossed 5⅓ scoreless innings in the final regular-season start of his 18-year major league career and helped the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Seattle Mariners 6-1.
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.
Selena Gomez married Benny Blanco, the music producer and songwriter to whom she'd been engaged since last year. Gomez shared photos from the ceremony on social media.
Two major TV station owners, Sinclair and Nexstar, said they would return "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" to the air Friday after preempting the show last week.
After nearly a week off air, Jimmy Kimmel returned to the stage for "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on Tuesday evening, which drew droves of fans to the El Capitan Theatre as they hoped to watch one of the most-anticipated episodes in the show's history.
Videos captured by witnesses showed a carnival ride malfunctioning at a Bishop Conaty High School event. Luckily, no one was injured.
The city of Los Angeles and LA28 on Monday announced a partnership with Highland Electric Fleets to use 500 zero-emission buses for the 2028 Summer Olympics. Tina Patel reports.
Cancer rates are rising among young adults, and researchers are trying to figure out why. Dr. Jun Gong of Cedars-Sinai joins Jamie Yuccas to discuss.
Local gourmet market McCall's and local confection artisan Audry Rowe team up and the results are delicious.
Temperatures will continue to be cooler than normal with the marine layer deepening overnight.
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.
