Local Environmental Activist Dies of West Nile Virus
Robert Palmer, 68, one of the founders of the Long Beach chapter of the environmental group Surfrider Foundation, died Friday.
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Robert Palmer, 68, one of the founders of the Long Beach chapter of the environmental group Surfrider Foundation, died Friday.
It happened shortly before 1 p.m. Friday aboard a Metro Blue Line train that was approaching the Anaheim Station.
Firefighters extricated him using airbags, but he later died at the hospital.
A man jumped on the back of a tow truck that drove wildly in an attempt to lose the two cars chasing after him, and it was all caught on video.
More than 100 units at a Long Beach storage facility were damaged in a third-alarm fire, authorities said Monday.
A cyclist was killed in Long Beach after falling from the SUV he was trying to stop after it struck his friend and cycling buddy.
At its height, more than 6,400 Southern California Edison customers were without power.
The JetBlue plane bound for Fort Lauderdale was forced to land in Oklahoma City.
The chase began around 4 p.m. and continued into Long Beach, Lakewood and Buena Park, where the driver bailed on foot.
The Long Beach company's total employment has quintupled since the creation of Obamacare.
The California Lottery Commission denied the prize money after it discovered the ticket was purchased by Ward Thomas' 16-year-old son.
Prosecutors say he blocked the victim's airway using a spoon and tape.
The driver of another car stopped in the middle of the street opened his door, putting an end to the chase.
Two hooded men were caught on security video attacking a 62-year-old woman for her cell phone, dragging her for several feet, and police asked for help Wednesday to identify them.
The masseuse illegally performed several different cosmetic procedures at her salon, prosecutors said.
All three victims were from Long Beach.
More than 5,000 pounds of illegal fireworks -- with an approximate street value of $30,000 – was seized from a Long Beach garage where a makeshift store had been set up, police said.
All beaches in Alamitos Bay were ordered shut down after 7,500 gallons of sewage spilled into the bay's waters.
Mosquitoes capable of transmitting Zika, dengue and other virus were detected for the first time in Long Beach, city health officials said Monday.
The combination of hot weather, big crowds at the beach seeking relief from the heat, and the rash of recent shark sightings has lifeguards on alert this weekend.
A woman remains hospitalized Monday after her dog attacked her and was later shot and killed by police.
A woman was killed by police gunfire after drunkenly shooting at her boyfriend – an off-duty California Highway Patrol officer.
The immigration workshop will take place between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Long Beach City College Saturday.
Investigators believe the fire was accidentally caused by the victim smoking in bed.
The crowd heard from survivors of the attack including the club's manager and club dancer Milan D'Marco.
Along with the arrests, deputies seized multiple stolen vehicles, firearms and narcotics.
Los Angeles County health officials issued a warning to the public on Friday due to a number of overdose deaths connected to a synthetic kratom compound.
A group of Koreatown residents is demanding action from local leaders as a sprawling homeless encampment taking up a vacant lot continues to grow without any supervision.
Police said that the homeowner heard someone trying to break into the kitchen of his apartment. He tried to fight them off before opening fire, striking the suspect in the chest.
Damon Bankston ran for 154 yards and a touchdown and caught a 43-yard touchdown pass to help New Mexico rout UCLA 35-10 on Friday night for its first victory over a Big Ten opponent.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University.
A person has been arrested in connection with the shooting that killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sources said.
Along with the arrests, deputies seized multiple stolen vehicles, firearms and narcotics.
Los Angeles County health officials issued a warning to the public on Friday due to a number of overdose deaths connected to a synthetic kratom compound.
A group of Koreatown residents is demanding action from local leaders as a sprawling homeless encampment taking up a vacant lot continues to grow without any supervision.
Along with the arrests, deputies seized multiple stolen vehicles, firearms and narcotics.
Los Angeles County health officials issued a warning to the public on Friday due to a number of overdose deaths connected to a synthetic kratom compound.
A group of Koreatown residents is demanding action from local leaders as a sprawling homeless encampment taking up a vacant lot continues to grow without any supervision.
Police said that the homeowner heard someone trying to break into the kitchen of his apartment. He tried to fight them off before opening fire, striking the suspect in the chest.
A Los Angeles County business owner is demanding help from local leaders as she's been subject to multiple burglaries in recent months, leaving her at risk of closing down for good.
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.
A fiery three-car crash killed a person and injured three others, including a child.
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.
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 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.
A person has been arrested in connection with the shooting that killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sources said.
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.
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.
A person has been arrested in connection with the shooting that killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sources said.
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.
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.
Damon Bankston ran for 154 yards and a touchdown and caught a 43-yard touchdown pass to help New Mexico rout UCLA 35-10 on Friday night for its first victory over a Big Ten opponent.
Mitch Garver hit a go-ahead, solo home run in the seventh inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Los Angeles Angels 2-1 for their seventh straight win.
Patrick Bailey hit a game-ending grand slam with one out in the 10th inning, sending the San Francisco Giants past the division-leading Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 on Friday night to boost their position in the NL wild-card chase.
Rookie pinch-hitter Harry Ford drove in the winning run with a sacrifice fly in the 12th inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-6 to move into a tie with Houston atop the AL West.
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.
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.
A taste of old-world brews and bratwurst heads to Huntington Beach through early November as part of the Old World Oktoberfest.
Lauren Pozen reports from Koreatown, where neighbors are demanding action from local government as a sprawling homeless encampment continues to grow in their neighborhood.
Tina Patel reports from El Monte, where police shot and killed a man outside of a gas station on Thursday night.
Kara Finnstrom reports from USC, where she speaks with students and staff members who discuss finding common ground in the wake of the deadly shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Ghost, a beloved giant Pacific octopus that has drawn thousands of people's attention at the Aquarium of the Pacific, has entered the final phase of its life, which will be fully devoted to eggs that can never hatch.
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.
