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An effort to scope out potentially untapped oil fields in the Southland was underway just as drivers revved up their engines for the long holiday weekend.
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An effort to scope out potentially untapped oil fields in the Southland was underway just as drivers revved up their engines for the long holiday weekend.
Los Angeles County has four of the 10 most polluted beaches in the state, according to a report released Wednesday by Heal the Bay.
A federal appeals court says dismissal of a juror was improper and it has overturned the murder conviction of a California woman for the 1993 shooting death of a Long Beach liquor store clerk.
Investigators say an arsonist set two fires within blocks of each other in Long Beach. Police have released surveillance video of the suspect and were asking for the public's help in locating him.
Right wing Emerson Etem has signed a three-year deal with the Anaheim Ducks, who drafted the Long Beach native in the first round last summer.
An upbeat outlook for Southland businesses and international trade may mean a surge in hiring in the months ahead, according to one economist.
The Long Beach City Council is expected to pass a ban on plastic shopping bags at grocery stores effective Aug. 1.
One of the most popular animals at Long Beach's Aquarium of the Pacific, a blind sea lion named Odin, has died unexpectedly.
Long Beach police say an officer shot and wounded a 20-year-old man involved in a domestic dispute.
A shipping container with the word "bomb" scrawled on it turned out to be nothing more than barbecue equipment.
We know you are not going to give up your heels, but a new class offered by Foot Solutions hopes to teach you how to make them as comfortable and pain-free as possible.
Authorities halted several trains in Long Beach Monday after a suspicious package was found at a Metro Blue Line station.
A 21-year-old man died early Friday morning after driving into an embankment on the 605 Freeway.
A 63-year-old Long Beach man allegedly stabbed an 88-year-old woman to death Thursday, then turned the knife on himself, police said.
As gas prices head toward $5 a gallon, an expo on alternative fuels and clean cars arrives in the Southland — but are shoppers ready to dump the pump?
Authorities say Erik Alvarez is charged with three felony counts, including committing a lewd act upon a child and unlawful sexual intercourse.
High winds and arcing power lines at an oil storage facility are believed to have triggered spot fires in Seal Beach and Long Beach Sunday.
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and thousands of volunteers picked up trash, painted over graffiti and worked to spruce up the banks of the Los Angeles River Saturday in what a mayoral aide called the biggest river cleanup in city history.
Police surrounded a home in Long Beach where two burglary suspects were holed up.
A Long Beach fire captain is facing drunken driving and other charges stemming from a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a bicyclist, according to Orange County prosecutors.
They're being called everything from a "boxcar" to a blight on the neighborhood, but local officials say they have a plan to fight the growing trend.
Some Southern California cities may challenge U.S. Census figures that indicate they had little growth or shrank over the past decade.
A dolphin was found dead in Long Beach after reports of the distressed mammal swimming in circles Saturday morning.
A dolphin in distress is drawing a big crowd in Long Beach.
A 17-year-old student was arrested Thursday in Long Beach for allegedly posting threats on Facebook.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved rent relief funds for those impacted by the January wildfires and for residents affected by recent federal immigrant enforcement operations.
An annual Riverside County celebration honoring Mexican culture has been canceled due to community concerns over ongoing immigration enforcement operations across Southern California.
Pitzer College named its conservancy after Robert Redford, who also served on the center's Board of Trustees.
LA Metro said the train issue at the 7th Street station will cause significant delays for the A and E Lines in downtown.
The judge claimed that the evidence the Menendez brothers presented was not enough to warrant a new trial.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved rent relief funds for those impacted by the January wildfires and for residents affected by recent federal immigrant enforcement operations.
An annual Riverside County celebration honoring Mexican culture has been canceled due to community concerns over ongoing immigration enforcement operations across Southern California.
Pitzer College named its conservancy after Robert Redford, who also served on the center's Board of Trustees.
LA Metro said the train issue at the 7th Street station will cause significant delays for the A and E Lines in downtown.
The judge claimed that the evidence the Menendez brothers presented was not enough to warrant a new trial.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved rent relief funds for those impacted by the January wildfires and for residents affected by recent federal immigrant enforcement operations.
Pitzer College named its conservancy after Robert Redford, who also served on the center's Board of Trustees.
LA Metro said the train issue at the 7th Street station will cause significant delays for the A and E Lines in downtown.
The judge claimed that the evidence the Menendez brothers presented was not enough to warrant a new trial.
The LAFD said one person was found dead inside a corner unit on the seventh floor where the fire originated.
The shooting happened outside of John Marshall Elementary School at around 12:45 p.m., according to the Anaheim Police Department.
The San Diego man landed a plane on San Clemente Island twice. During the final instance, he stole a Navy truck and crashed it through several gates at the airstrip.
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.
An annual Riverside County celebration honoring Mexican culture has been canceled due to community concerns over ongoing immigration enforcement operations across Southern California.
Riverside County Sheriff's Department detectives are investigating a pair of different homicides that took place in Lake Elsinore and Wildomar over the weekend.
Some of music's biggest names will hit the stage at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April 2026, including headliners Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Anyma and Karol G.
Riverside County is set to roll out a new 911 call distribution system that they hope will cut down on ambulance rides to the hospital that may not be necessary.
Police believe alcohol was a contributing factor in the deadly crash.
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.
Pictures show Robert Redford in classic films including "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "Three Days of the Condor."
One of Hollywood's leading actors, Robert Redford starred in such movies as "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "The Way We Were."
President Trump announced Monday the U.S. military has carried out a second strike on alleged Venezuelan "narcoterrorists."
A range of companies and other organizations are sanctioning — and sometimes firing — workers over their public comments about Charlie Kirk. They may have little recourse.
The device had been lit but "failed to function as designed," a Unified Fire Authority Investigations officer wrote in affidavits of probable cause.
Technology company Oracle is among a consortium of firms that would enable TikTok to continue operations in the U.S. if a framework deal is finalized, sources say.
President Trump announced Monday the U.S. military has carried out a second strike on alleged Venezuelan "narcoterrorists."
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 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.
Justin Herbert passed for 242 yards and two touchdowns, leading the Chargers to a 20-9 victory over the Raiders on Monday night and giving Los Angeles coach Jim Harbaugh a win over rival Las Vegas coach Pete Carroll.
J.T. Realmuto drove in the go-ahead run on a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning, capping a wild 6-5 comeback victory by the Philadelphia Phillies over the Los Angeles Dodgers that clinched the NL East title in the series opener between division leaders.
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.
Pictures show Robert Redford in classic films including "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "Three Days of the Condor."
One of Hollywood's leading actors, Robert Redford starred in such movies as "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "The Way We Were."
Some of music's biggest names will hit the stage at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April 2026, including headliners Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Anyma and Karol G.
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.
Luzdelia Caballero speaks with Julian Torres, the first mariachi artist signed to Death Row Records. He speaks about his new song, which aims to uplift and empower the Latino community as Southern California is subject to ongoing immigration enforcement operations.
Joy Benedict reports from Perris, where she speaks with organizers of the city's annual Monarca Festival that celebrates Mexican culture. This year, however, the event was canceled due to ongoing concerns over immigration enforcement operations taking place across SoCal.
Joy Benedict reports from Perris, where she speaks with organizers of the city's annual Monarca Festival that celebrates Mexican culture. This year, however, the event was canceled due to ongoing concerns over immigration enforcement operations taking place across SoCal.
Pitzer College named its conservancy after Robert Redford, who also served on the center's Board of Trustees. Jasmine Viel reports.
LA Metro said the train issue at the 7th Street station will cause significant delays for the A and E Lines in downtown.
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.
