Long Beach Bans Smoking In All City Parks
Smoking is now banned in all city parks. The City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to outlaw smoking in parks and other outdoor areas.
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Smoking is now banned in all city parks. The City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to outlaw smoking in parks and other outdoor areas.
Authorities are accusing a Long Beach police officer of driving under the influence while off-duty in Garden Grove.
Authorities say Long Beach police shot and wounded a man during a foot chase. Police spokeswoman Nancy Pratt says the shooting occurred around 7 p.m. Saturday after officers responded to a report about a gun.
"The fuel was spilled by a tug boat that was transferring diesel to another vessel," Petty Officer Matthew Schofield said.
Southern California is a treasure trove of wedding venues overlooking the vast Pacific Ocean.
Two people were hurt Tuesday after a helicopter crashed at Long Beach Airport.
Beautiful weddings and budgets can come together if one knows where to look.
Seven California school districts on Monday said they are teaming up to push ahead with education reforms that previously failed to gain widespread traction with districts and unions throughout the state.
The hunt is on for a robber who violently attacked an elderly woman in Long Beach.
A 19-year-old Long Beach man has been sentenced to 202 years in state prison for gunning down two teenagers at a birthday party in 2008.
Police say they don't know who they were, whether they were in uniform, or why there were in the area, but four active-duty servicemen helped one officer get his man.
Two car theft suspect were in custody and another at large after a police pursuit Wednesday evening that started near Towne Center and ended near Hawaiian Gardens.
Officials say a Long Beach Police Department officer was injured Wednesday evening after firing his weapon upon a man who was allegedly wielding a knife.
Officials from the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles are considering whether to adopt a plan that aims to aggressively reduce harmful pollutants from ships and trains.
The first ladies of California and the country are coming together.
California's First Lady Maria Shriver is working to help women in the state who are dealing with child care, unemployment, and family issues, by organizing a free clinic.
Rotating Brownouts began Saturday at Fire Stations in Long Beach. It's the city's answer to budget shortfalls, but neighbors are critical of the move.
Gubernatorial rivals Jerry Brown and Meg Whitman have agreed to participate in Maria Shriver's annual women's conference in Long Beach, where they will join the sitting governor to discuss California's future.
Budget problems have forced closure of Rosie the Riveter Charter High School in Long Beach.
If Mayor Bob Foster has his say, not even the police and fire departments will escape the blade in the looming budget fight.
In each case, the victim was alone when she discovered a man inside her home, Long Beach police Sgt. Israel Ramirez said. Each time, the intruder got in through an open door or window.
The Long Beach City Council has approved a budget that includes police cuts and rotating closures of fire stations.
A drawbridge that connects Long Beach to Terminal Island was closed for several hours Tuesday due to a power outage, authorities said.
Police Sunday arrested two men in a shooting that left a pregnant woman wounded in Long Beach.
The city faces severe cuts and stern opposition from police unions, whose salaries make up nearly half of general fund expenditures.
A body found in a Tesla registered to singer D4vd that was impounded in a Los Angeles tow yard has been identified as a 15-year-old girl, according to the Los Angeles County medical examiner's office.
The person inside the semi-truck was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The National Weather Service warns that the most hazardous impacts will be on Wednesday into early Thursday with lightning and localized strong winds.
After Shohei Ohtani pitched five hitless innings for the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Philadelphia Phillies' Rafael Marchán hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer off Blake Treinen with two outs in the ninth inning for a 9-6 win.
A body found in a Tesla registered to singer D4vd that was impounded in a Los Angeles tow yard has been identified as a 15-year-old girl, according to the Los Angeles County medical examiner's office.
The person inside the semi-truck was pronounced dead at the scene.
The National Weather Service warns that the most hazardous impacts will be on Wednesday into early Thursday with lightning and localized strong winds.
Federal prosecutors said that the suspects kidnapped a man and kept him in a small trench as they demanded ransom money from his Los Angeles County family.
A collection of 21 unions and faculty organizations sued the Trump administration over its $1.2 billion fine against UCLA.
A mountain lion was struck and killed by a car on the Ortega Highway in Orange County, prompting wildlife experts to call for increased safety measures to keep Southern California animals safe.
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.
An Ontario family is demanding action from city leaders due to the safety concerns stemming from an intersection near their home that has seen multiple crashes, including four in just a month's time.
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.
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.
After Shohei Ohtani pitched five hitless innings for the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Philadelphia Phillies' Rafael Marchán hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer off Blake Treinen with two outs in the ninth inning for a 9-6 win.
All-Star Freddy Peralta allowed two hits, struck out 10 and won his NL-leading 17th game, Christian Yelich hit his 29th homer and drove in three runs and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Los Angeles Angels 9-2 on Tuesday night.
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.
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.
The human remains found in the trunk of a Tesla belonging to recording artist D4vd have been identified as a 15-year-old girl.
Tropical Storm Mario off of the coast of Mexico and Baja California is bringing humid conditions and showers to much of Southern California.
Gio Insignares reports from West Covina, where a contentious city council meeting saw the public clash between a city councilman and the mayor pro tem continue late into the night.
A collection of 21 unions and organizations sued the Trump administration over its $1.2 billion fine against UCLA. Tom Wait reports.
The suspect was arrested in North Hills, a far distance from where he allegedly stole the pickup truck in San Bernardino County.
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.
