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Los Angeles County reported nearly 60 more fatalities due to the coronavirus Wednesday, along with more than 2,400 new confirmed cases although officials said death rates are continuing to decrease overall.
UCLA and USC fans won't be watching their teams anytime soon after the Pac-12 Conference canceled the fall sports season Tuesday due to health concerns from the coronavirus pandemic.
Singer-guitarist Trini Lopez had lived in the Palm Springs area since the 1960s. A documentary about his life, "My Name Is Lopez," is reportedly near completion.
The Los Angeles Police Department reported Tuesday seven additional employees have tested positive for COVID-19 bringing the department's total to 498.
Orange County health officials reported 10 coronavirus-related deaths and 1,051 additional cases Tuesday.
The ACLU is asking the court to order ICE officials to test any Adelanto detainees who report symptoms of COVID-19 and halt transfers of people into the facility other than for reasons specified by CDC guidance.
The Golden State has lost some of its luster when it comes to restrictions under the coronavirus emergency.
Upscale mall South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, which is the largest shopping center on the West Coast, has made a drastic shift to keep business up and running during the pandemic, and it seems to be working.
Ventura County officials are pushing back against a church leader's decision to hold packed indoor services during the coronavirus pandemic.
Los Angeles County officials are expected to launch a new $100 million relief fund next week for low-income residential renters.
Orange County health officials reported 886 new coronavirus cases and no additional deaths on Monday.
Los Angeles County's public health director Monday again expressed cautious optimism about efforts to slow the spread of coronavirus, but said she's awaiting an influx of backlogged testing results from the state.
The California Bar Exam -- which will now have a passing score of 1390 instead of 1440 -- will be administered online Oct. 5 and 6.
The 29-year-old Hayward resident is a scientist at a Bay Area biotech company, which is working on COVID-19 test kits, and developing a vaccine.
O'Donnell died Sunday, according to Garcia. He died just a day after the family's memorial service for his wife and Garcia's mother, Gaby O'Donnell, who also died from complications of COVID-19.
The police union representing LAPD officers up to the rank of lieutenant is speaking out against Mayor Eric Garcetti's plan to turn off power and water at houses repeatedly defying coronavirus health orders to avoid large gatherings.
For the first time since April, 31-year-old Francisco Garcia is finally leaving the hospital after his long battle with coronavirus.
A Newbury Park pastor defied an emergency temporary restraining order issued Friday in which he was told to refrain from holding additional indoor worship.
Orange County health officials reported 565 new cases of coronavirus and six more deaths as of Sunday, bringing the county's totals to 39,076 cases and 720 deaths.
Los Angeles County reported 1,789 new cases of coronavirus and 10 additional deaths as of Sunday, which brings the county's totals to 208,528 cases and 4,977 fatalities.
California officials said on Saturday that they have resolved problems with the state's computer system that tracks coronavirus cases.
Los Angeles County reported another 51 deaths and 2,645 new cases of coronavirus on Saturday, which brings the county's total to 206,761 cases and 4,967 coronavirus-related deaths.
Labs are being encouraged by the state to report information directly to county health offices instead of going through the California Reportable Disease Information Exchange (CalREDIE), where the data flaws are.
A Ventura County judge has granted a temporary restraining order against a Newbury Park church for holding indoor religious services in violation of public health orders.
With testing results available for more than 1.89 million people, the positivity rate was holding steady at 10%.
"You heard the treatment word," attorney Drew Findling said outside of court on Monday as he spoke to reporters. "We're doing what is best for Montero from a personal standpoint and a professional standpoint – but most importantly for his wellbeing."
Murrieta's Thompson Middle School and Murrieta Canyon Academy canceled classes on Monday as crews made repairs.
A customer who was getting his car washed at the time said about 10 unmarked cars pulled up and blocked the exit.
Pink dye will be placed in the water on as many as five occasions this month in order to test for water quality, according to UCLA researchers.
Police said the man allegedly ran from officers, leading to a short foot pursuit near the rear alley of an apartment complex.
"You heard the treatment word," attorney Drew Findling said outside of court on Monday as he spoke to reporters. "We're doing what is best for Montero from a personal standpoint and a professional standpoint – but most importantly for his wellbeing."
Murrieta's Thompson Middle School and Murrieta Canyon Academy canceled classes on Monday as crews made repairs.
A customer who was getting his car washed at the time said about 10 unmarked cars pulled up and blocked the exit.
Pink dye will be placed in the water on as many as five occasions this month in order to test for water quality, according to UCLA researchers.
Police said the man allegedly ran from officers, leading to a short foot pursuit near the rear alley of an apartment complex.
"You heard the treatment word," attorney Drew Findling said outside of court on Monday as he spoke to reporters. "We're doing what is best for Montero from a personal standpoint and a professional standpoint – but most importantly for his wellbeing."
A customer who was getting his car washed at the time said about 10 unmarked cars pulled up and blocked the exit.
Police said the man allegedly ran from officers, leading to a short foot pursuit near the rear alley of an apartment complex.
The city of Long Beach has canceled its annual Día de Los Muertos celebration due to the ongoing immigration enforcement operations taking place across Los Angeles County.
The collision was reported just after 10:20 p.m. at the intersection of La Brea Avenue and Venice Boulevard, according to a news release from the Los Angeles Police Department.
Police said that the three suspects approached the victims and held them at gunpoint while they stole high-end pieces of jewelry back in May. After nearly four months of investigation, the suspects were taken into custody.
The chase began in Compton and ended with an arrest in Laguna Hills.
Instead of avoiding potentially divisive political discussions, a group of people in Orange County are embracing the opportunity to speak, listen, and learn to opinions they may not agree with.
The Orange County woman who faces a series of felonies for registering her dog to vote in 2021 and 2022 made her first court appearance on Tuesday, saying through her legal team that she did so to "expose flaws" in California's voting system.
Prosecutors say that the dog's vote was counted in the 2021 gubernatorial recall election but denied in the 2022 primary election.
Police believe alcohol was a contributing factor in the deadly crash.
Police say that a man swung a sword at his neighbor during a confrontation on Thursday, which then led to an hours-long standoff before he was taken into custody.
Starting Saturday, Sept. 13, ZEMU will transport passengers along the 9-mile route along Metrolink's Arrow Corridor between San Bernardino and Redlands, all the while reducing pollution.
Riverside County authorities are seeking help from the public as they continue searching for the person or persons who have shot at least six free-roaming donkeys with arrows in recent months.
The retired truck driver pleaded guilty to another murder cold case in Titus County, Texas.
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.
The device had been lit but "failed to function as designed," a Unified Fire Authority Investigations officer wrote in affidavits of probable cause.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said "I think this could be a turning point" for the country in the aftermath of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's death, urging leaders to "turn down the rhetoric."
Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested on charges of aggravated murder, obstruction of justice and felony discharge of a firearm for the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
A White House official confirmed the extra funds would be directed to the U.S. Marshals Service and would also include enhanced protection for Supreme Court justices.
A U.S. Secret Service agent who wrote a negative social media post about Charlie Kirk has been put on leave, U.S. officials said Friday.
ICE raids, the federally led English-only initiative and an anti-DEI push have changed the national climate in which Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations occur -- when they do at all.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said "I think this could be a turning point" for the country in the aftermath of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's death, urging leaders to "turn down the rhetoric."
Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested on charges of aggravated murder, obstruction of justice and felony discharge of a firearm for the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
A White House official confirmed the extra funds would be directed to the U.S. Marshals Service and would also include enhanced protection for Supreme Court justices.
President Trump said that NATO's commitment to winning the war in Ukraine "has been far less than 100%."
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.
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.
Public health officials said the person may have been bitten by an infected flea while camping in the South Lake Tahoe area.
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.
Teoscar Hernández had his second four-hit game this season, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat San Francisco 10-2 Sunday to drop the Giants 1 1/2 games behind the New York Mets for the last NL wild card.
Cal Raleigh tied Mickey Mantle's season record for most home runs by a switch hitter with his 54th, and the Seattle Mariners extended their winning streak to nine by routing the Los Angeles Angels 11-2 Sunday to take sole possession of the AL West lead for the first time since June.
Matthew Stafford threw for 298 yards and two touchdowns as the Los Angeles Rams spoiled rookie Cam Ward's NFL home opener, scoring 20 straight points to beat the Tennessee Titans 33-19.
Ricky Hatton shared the ring with the best boxers of his generation, including Kostya Tszyu, Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao.
Shohei Ohtani hit his 49th homer, Teoscar Hernández delivered a go-ahead two-run double in a six-run fifth inning after the Dodgers chased Giants starter Logan Webb, and NL West-leading Los Angeles rallied past San Francisco 13-7.
Netflix's "Adolescence" won big at the 77th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, earning six awards, including best limited series.
Don't miss a moment of the 2025 Emmys. Here's how to watch the action live, from the red carpet to the awards show.
Raymond Cruz, the actor known best for his role as Tuco Salamanca in the "Breaking Bad" television series, was arrested on Monday after he allegedly sprayed women with water from a hose outside of his Silver Lake home.
A jury has ruled in favor of Cardi B in a lawsuit where a security guard accused her of assault during the rapper's first pregnancy.
The 58-year-old chef said in a social media post that he had a Basal cell carcinoma removed from his skin.
The family of Oscar Omar Hernandez, the 13-year-old allegedly killed by his soccer coach earlier this year, is suing the city and county of Los Angeles, claiming that his death could have been prevented if proper background checks were performed. KCAL News reports.
MAG7 Consulting CEO Barry Garapedian discusses how important it is for college students to start applying to summer internships early. Garapedian says students should start adding things to their resume as soon as their freshman year by joining clubs, volunteering and networking.
The founder of Bridging Dialogues Joe Hari and CEO of Groundswell are both focused on building bridges amongst people with differing opinions on issues. Hari said the idea for his organization began during the 2016 presidential election when he realized how divisive it was.
Researchers from UCLA are pouring pink dye into the ocean in Santa Monica throughout September as part of an experiment. Kara Finnstrom reports.
Emily Longeretta with Variety talks about the highlights and memorable moments of the 2025 Emmy Awards.
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.
