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Jaime Maggio catches up with three members of USC's 1974 national championship winning swim team for the 50th anniversary of their historic win
The LA Asian-Pacific Film Festival recently premiered sports doc "Home Court", following the journey of Cambodian-American basketball star Ashley Chea, who starred at Flintridge Prep in La Canada under the tutelage of coach Jayme Kiyomura-Chan
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and new Chargers tight end Hayden Hurst hopes his story of survival inspires those in and out of the sports world, as Chris Hayre found out
As the Summer Games approach in Paris, local Paralympic athlete Cody Jones is gunning for the medal stand! The Simi Valley native has never let cerebral palsy stop him from competing in sports, and he is now one of the best in the world in the javelin! Jaime Maggio has Cody's story
Aceing Autism is a national organization that helps children thrive through the sport of tennis. It’s had a profound impact on countless families who are part of an underserved, yet growing population. Chris Hayre attended one of the clinics at the nearby Claremont chapter
Kawhi Leonard's hook shot at the buzzer lifted the Los Angeles Clippers over the Sacramento Kings 111-110 in overtime to tighten their grip on eighth place in the West.
Sam Colangelo scored twice, Lukas Dostal stopped 31 shots and the Anaheim Ducks beat the New York Islanders 4-1.
Adrian Kempe scored the winner in the Los Angeles Kings' 6-5 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday night.
Roman Bürki made eight saves while keeping his third consecutive clean sheet to start the season and St. Louis City kept the MLS Cup champion LA Galaxy winless with a 3-0 victory.
Receiver Davante Adams agreed to terms on a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, bringing the three-time All-Pro back to his native California.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Michael Grove will miss the upcoming season after having surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder.
Lauren Betts scored 13 of her 17 points in the second half Sunday and No. 4 UCLA allowed only four baskets over the final 12 minutes, rallying from a 13-point deficit to beat No. 2 Southern California 72-67 to win the Big Ten Tournament title.
Quinton Byfield scored on a wrist shot 27 seconds into overtime to give the Los Angeles Kings a 2-1 win over the St. Louis Blues.
Jayson Tatum had 40 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists, and the Boston Celtics held off a late rally to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 111-101 on Saturday night.
Eric Dailey Jr. scored a career-high 25 points and UCLA defeated Southern California 90-63 in the crosstown rivals' regular-season finale.
Jordan Morris became Seattle's career leader for goals scored, Kalani Kossa-Rienzi scored his first MLS goal, and the Sounders beat Los Angeles FC 5-2.
Kiki Iriafen scored 17 of her 25 points in the second half, JuJu Watkins added 20 points and each pulled down 11 rebounds to send No. 2 USC past fifth-seeded Michigan 82-70 and into the Big Ten championship game.
The Robert Garcia Boxing Academy opened on Saturday, offering a world-class training experience to youth in the Inland Empire.
Xavier Worthy was taken into custody Friday on a count of third-degree felony assault. However, prosecutors Saturday declined to pursue the case.
Brayden Schenn scored twice to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 4-3 win over the Anaheim Ducks.
A large organized retail theft ring targeting T.J. Maxx stores in the Bay Area and other California locations was broken up, with multiple suspects arrested in San Jose and several others still being sought.
The next phase for Altadena Girls includes opening a permanent space in Old Town Pasadena.
The LAPD determined that there was no evidence of a hazard on Tuesday afternoon.
A spokesperson for the university said the administration wants campus to be a "safe space" for students of all backgrounds.
The suspect remained outstanding as of 6:30 a.m.
The next phase for Altadena Girls includes opening a permanent space in Old Town Pasadena.
Weather officials predict that many areas will experience record temperatures.
A woman said she was punched unconscious during the Rüfüs Du Sol at the Rose Bowl this weekend.
The shooting, which happened on June 18, left 17-year-old Chyler Paton dead outside of an end-of-the-year pool party in Torrance.
Police fatally shot a woman in South Gate on Monday afternoon, hours after she was allegedly involved in a shooting at a Huntington Beach business that left a man hospitalized.
Police fatally shot a woman in South Gate on Monday afternoon, hours after she was allegedly involved in a shooting at a Huntington Beach business that left a man hospitalized.
A KCAL News Next Weather Alert has been declared for much of Southern California because of a late-summer heat wave. It will go into effect on Wednesday and last through Saturday.
The shooting was reported at Skylab Road and Springdale Street around 7:15 a.m. Aerial footage showed investigators responding to an outdoor area of a California Closets building.
Irvine police believe the suspect has been recording unsuspecting women at local Walmarts and Targets for two years.
A 3.6-magnitude earthquake struck near Idyllwild at 9:43 a.m. on Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey
Dozens of people gathered outside of the San Bernardino Police Department on Monday to denounce officers seen during an immigration operation over the weekend, which was
Mother Rebecca Haro said someone attacked her and kidnapped her baby, Emmanuel Haro last Thursday.
A KCAL News Next Weather Alert has been declared for much of Southern California because of a late-summer heat wave. It will go into effect on Wednesday and last through Saturday.
The shooting happened on Saturday night at around 7:30 p.m. in a wash near Third Street and Palm Lane, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.
A 3.6-magnitude earthquake struck near Idyllwild at 9:43 a.m. on Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey
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.
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.
Jo Adell hit a three-run homer in the first inning and kicked off a six-run tenth with an RBI single as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Athletics to avoid a three-game sweep.
The shark attack happened near Big Grand Cay on the island of Abaco, Bahamas, on Sunday, police said.
Luis Morales struck out five in his second career start, Brent Rooker and Colby Thomas hit home runs, and the Athletics beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-2.
Lionel Messi made a triumphant return from injury, leading Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory over the LA Galaxy.
Ryan Wardwell of California planned to rappel down waterfalls known as the Seven Teacups on Sunday, officials said.
Democrats unveiled a proposal Friday that could give California's dominant political party an additional five U.S. House seats in a bid to win the fight to control Congress next year.
President Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin held a rare meeting Friday at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska.
As Texas hurtles toward a flashpoint on a GOP effort to redraw congressional districts, California Democrats are answering with a plan of their own.
The trial over President Trump's deployment of thousands of National Guard troops to Los Angeles earlier this summer reached its third and final day Wednesday.
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."
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.
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.
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.
Gavin Lux hit an early two-run homer and the Cincinnati Reds used three leadoff triples to beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-1.
Warming Bernabel hit a game-winning single in the ninth inning as the Colorado Rockies rally to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 on Monday night.
Jo Adell hit a three-run homer in the first inning and kicked off a six-run tenth with an RBI single as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Athletics to avoid a three-game sweep.
Mookie Betts hits a tiebreaking solo homer in the eighth inning, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 5-4 on Sunday.
Luis Morales struck out five in his second career start, Brent Rooker and Colby Thomas hit home runs, and the Athletics beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-2.
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II."
Playboy will move its global headquarters from Los Angeles to Miami Beach and open a new club with a restaurant and members-only section.
Taylor Swift's upcoming album release and her love of all things orange isn't lost on her fans — or businesses clamoring for a piece of the action.
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!"
Tinder, but for nannies? That was the idea of BloomFan, which links babysitters with parents amid a nanny shortage in California. Founder Leyla Rezvani joins Jamie Yuccas to explain how it works.
Metabolism often gets the blame - and the credit- for how our bodies react to food. Hormone and thyroid specialist Dr. Amie Hornaman breaks down the facts and the myths.
The last day to see a group of planets is tonight. KCAL News' Marina Jurica reports.
Los Angeles Times staff writer Liam Dillon examines the L.A. housing crisis.
"Ketamine Queen" Jasveen Sangha has reached a plea deal in the Matthew Perry overdose case. Former prosecutor and attorney Neama Rahmani gives his analysis.
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.
