$1.47 Billion New Bridge, With 100-Year Lifespan, Opens In Long Beach
The six-lane, cable-stayed bridge replaces the Gerald Desmond Bridge and will be a major regional highway connector as well as improve the movement of cargo.
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The six-lane, cable-stayed bridge replaces the Gerald Desmond Bridge and will be a major regional highway connector as well as improve the movement of cargo.
Long Beach's employees will be furloughed for 26 days between October 2020 and September 2021, an action expected to save $11 million in the city's general fund and $30 million in savings for all funds.
The city of Long Beach will offer free drive-thru flu shots at two locations next month for people who don't have insurance or whose health providers don't offer the vaccinations.
CSU Chancellor Timothy P. White had announced last October he planned to step down in July 2020, but the coronavirus pandemic delayed those plans and the search for a new chancellor.
The City of Long Beach is launching a new COVID-19 testing program focused on traditionally underserved Latinx and undocumented communities, lowering the barrier for testing access.
Prosecutors determined that police Sgt. John Anderson "reasonably concluded the immediate use of deadly force was necessary" when he fired at 24-year-old Sergio Acosta on July 18, 2018
The integration of 911 in the app transmits location and ride information automatically so it shows up on dispatchers' computer screens, and does not need to be given verbally.
The bridge, which connects the 710 Freeway to the shipping yards on Terminal Island, has been under construction since 2013.
The city of Long Beach will launch a new afterschool outdoor program beginning next month.
Distance learning will continue into the new year for Cal State University campuses and Long Beach schools.
Customs officers, working with electronics import specialists, seized 16,620 wireless earphones and charging cables that had violated Apple's AirPod and Lightning protected trademarks on July 2 and July 15.
The suspects were members of a gang who incorrectly believed they were opening fire on rival gang members, authorities said, even though no one attending party was a member of a gang.
As temperatures continued to soar across the Southland over the weekend, many people tried to seek relief by heading to the shore.
The Aquarium of the Pacific will launch a new behind-the-scenes experience for visitors, who will get a chance to see the seals and sea lions being fed and receive their routine body checks from staff.
The standoff began after the suspect allegedly struck one of her female neighbors during a dispute.
Scott David Leo, 54, was arrested Monday in the death of 32-year-old Zach Kennedy, whose body was found in 2018 buried at a home in the 500 block of West 8th Street in Long Beach, where had been last seen a year prior.
The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services has conducted 100,000 COVID-19 tests at City-administered sites, meeting a critical need of the COVID-19 pandemic and exceeding the state's requirement.
Long Beach city leaders are considering a universal basic income program to help the city's most vulnerable residents.
David Leon Lopez, 34, pleaded not guilty Monday to five counts of indecent exposure, four counts of stalking, and one count of contact with a minor for a sexual offense.
Camarillo's previous record of 85 degrees set in 2007 was smashed by Wednesday's high of 95 degrees, while Burbank hit 109 degrees, the highest temperature it has seen on that date since 1986, when the city reached 100.
The non-profit organization, Long Beach Food & Beverage, is offering interactive cooking lessons through Zoom to raise funds for the Long Beach dining community, which has been struggling during statewide coronavirus closures.
The new site will offer 500 tests per day to Long Beach residents at a price point of $150 for rapid COVID-19 testing and $125 for antibody testing. The site will be open every day from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
A pedestrian struck by a car in Long Beach has died after a week in a hospital, police said Wednesday.
Police say they discovered evidence that linked Jamal Darby to the July 24 incident that killed 57-year-old Victor Talavera of Long Beach.
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.
Aerial footage of the home showed a duffel bag filled with what looked to be rifles sitting outside of one of the home's shattered windows as police investigated the incident.
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.
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.
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.
The Riverside County District Attorney's Office said Douglas Thomas's DNA recovered from a separate 1992 murder investigation led to a murder charge in the death of 30-year-old Sherri Herrera.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University. Authorities have not identified a suspect.
Aerial footage of the home showed a duffel bag filled with what looked to be rifles sitting outside of one of the home's shattered windows as police investigated the incident.
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.
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.
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.
Aerial footage of the home showed a duffel bag filled with what looked to be rifles sitting outside of one of the home's shattered windows as police investigated the incident.
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.
The Riverside County District Attorney's Office said Douglas Thomas's DNA recovered from a separate 1992 murder investigation led to a murder charge in the death of 30-year-old Sherri Herrera.
The Reel Inn on PCH in Malibu had been serving fresh seafood at reasonable prices for nearly 40 years.
When deputies arrived, they found the son who refused to get out of his family's house and started a fire.
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.
A fiery three-car crash killed a person and injured three others, including a child.
An Alabama man claiming to be the "Angel of Death" allegedly said he was the "rider of the pale horse," a biblical excerpt referring to the apocalypse.
The Alabama man allegedly issued threats against St. Michael's Abbey in Silverado Canyon via email and in person.
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.
Police said the suspect had been arrested twice previously for burglarizing a different school in Murrieta and was expected to appear in court in the coming weeks.
The fire was stopped at 12 acres and was 50% contained by 4 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, firefighters said.
Felony charges are expected to be filed against the suspect who allegedly assaulted a man and left him lying in a busy Temecula intersection, where he was fatally struck by a car over the weekend.
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.
California lawmakers are weighing whether to ban a group of chemicals known as PFAS, which are often called "forever chemicals," in cookware.
Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at an event at Utah Valley University Wednesday. His body was flown on Air Force Two to Arizona, where he lived with his family.
As the job market weakens, the number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits jumped last weak to its highest level in nearly four years.
Democrats ultimately pushed for more time to iron things out and secure support as the day stretched on, but Republicans refused.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University. Authorities have not identified a suspect.
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.
California lawmakers are weighing whether to ban a group of chemicals known as PFAS, which are often called "forever chemicals," in cookware.
Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at an event at Utah Valley University Wednesday. His body was flown on Air Force Two to Arizona, where he lived with his family.
Democrats ultimately pushed for more time to iron things out and secure support as the day stretched on, but Republicans refused.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University. Authorities have not identified a suspect.
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.
Blake Snell struck out a season-high 11 in six innings, Mookie Betts hit a grand slam in the eighth and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Colorado Rockies 9-0 for their fourth straight win.
Zach Neto hit a two-run homer, Mike Trout drove in two runs and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3.
Teoscar Hernández hit two home runs and Emmet Sheehan pitched seven splendid innings to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers past the Colorado Rockies 7-2.
Kyle Hendricks threw seven shutout innings, Chris Taylor and Yoán Moncada hit three-run homers, and the Los Angeles Angels scored all of their runs with two outs in a 12-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night.
Royce Lewis homered twice and drove in four runs as the Minnesota Twins beat the sloppy Los Angeles Angels 12-3.
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.
Fans have been eager to learn everything they can ever since Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement in a joint post.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos on Instagram.
No structures were damaged and no injuries were reported, according to Los Angeles Fire Department firefighters.
The Reel Inn, a beloved seafood shack in Malibu that burned down during the Palisades Fire in January, may be reopening after an issue with state officials. Alys Martinez reports.
Jasmine Viel speaks with the Chapman University graduate who is speaking with one Altadena resident at a time, telling the stories of their favorite trees lost in the Eaton Fire in January to help keep the city's green legacy alive.
A Los Angeles County child died from a complication caused by a measles infection when they were an infant. Mike Rogers reports.
Jeff Nguyen reports from downtown Los Angeles, where city leaders and residents alike are trying to figure out who is mysteriously dumping pallets full of decaying produce on the streets.
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.
