'All-Time Records' Possible As Heat Wave Hits SoCal This Labor Day Weekend
A historic heat wave is anticipated to hit Southern California Saturday, bringing with it dangerous conditions through the Labor Day holiday.
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A historic heat wave is anticipated to hit Southern California Saturday, bringing with it dangerous conditions through the Labor Day holiday.
Dangerous heat is forecast for the long Labor Day holiday weekend, raising the risks of heat-related illnesses, big wildfires and widespread power outages.
Health officials also reported three additional cases of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children — MIS-C — bringing the county's total to 31 reported cases.
Voters are typically asked at the polls what language they would like their ballot in, so another county mailer was sent out, notifying voters that ballots are available in languages other than English.
The latest study from WalletHub ranked Los Angeles the 6th-worst city to drive in.
The Getty Center, which is perched in the hills of the Pacific Palisades above the 405 Freeway, and the Getty Villa, located off Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, have both been closed since March.
Many Americans plan to stay home this long Labor Day holiday weekend, normally the unofficial end of summer and the last chance for many to get away.
According to the health department, the county experienced sharp increases in cases, hospitalizations and deaths in July due to the reopening of many sectors and holiday-related activities
Letitia Wright, the actress who played Shuri, sister to Chadwick Boseman's King T'Challa in "Black Panther," released an emotional video tribute to her on-screen brother several days after his death.
The car show and exhibition was originally scheduled to take place Nov. 20-29. The event has now been rescheduled for May 21-31 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The University of California system can no longer use ACT and SAT tests as a determinant for admissions, a superior court judge has ruled, handing a victory to students with disabilities.
The retired sportscaster, beloved for announcing "It's time for Dodger baseball!" at the start of every Dodger game, brought his dulcet tones to social media Wednesday morning with a phrase so many Dodger fans know so well.
Any changes to the county's public health order — including the possibility of allowing additional businesses to reopen — are expected to be announced Wednesday.
The site hopes to create a nonprofit online community that provides Latinas with the information and support they need to "transform their lives, their families, their community and their nation," according to its founders.
Applications for the grant program can be completed online through Friday.
The union representing Los Angeles police is blasting City Councilman Mike Bonin after protesters vandalized the Van Nuys Community Station and burned the station's flag.
The crash happened last Thursday on Interstate 10, six miles west of Sierra Blanca, Texas. Two people were killed in the crash – 16-year-old Sophia Aslanian and 19-year-old Emma Aslanian.
United Airlines first announced it would stop charging its passengers $200 to change their tickets Sunday. The airline's competitors, American Airlines and Delta Airlines, followed suit with their own announcements Monday.
The photos of Los Angeles County residents who have died of COVID-19 were displayed alongside flowers and candles on the steps of the Board of Supervisors building on West Temple Street in downtown Los Angeles Monday.
Companies participating include SoCalGas, Ralphs, Henkels & McCoy, FedEx, Meruelo, Primoris ARB, Spectrum, ACS, Paxon and UPS.
All first-time college students, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, social or economic background or immigration status, is open to apply to the L.A. College Promise Program.
The new charges span a 16-year period with victims ranging in age from 15 to 54. The latest incident happened on Jan. 1 of this year, when Jeremy allegedly assaulted a 21-year-old woman outside a business in Hollywood.
Non-essential indoor operations at hair salons, shopping malls, and other businesses in Los Angeles County will not reopen next week, despite the state's new guidelines that allow them to do so.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Friday reported 1,509 newly confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus and 31 deaths, bringing countywide totals to 238,458 cases and 5,732 deaths.
As of Thursday, there were 1,168 confirmed coronavirus patients being treated in area hospitals, with 32% being treated in intensive care units.
After Shohei Ohtani pitched five hitless innings for the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Philadelphia Phillies' Rafael Marchon hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer off Blake Treinen with two outs in the ninth inning for a 9-6 win.
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 worker at Benihana fought a security guard and other employees after the restaurant's manager asked him to leave.
The California Highway Patrol was in pursuit of a stolen pickup truck speeding through Los Angeles County.
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 worker at Benihana fought a security guard and other employees after the restaurant's manager asked him to leave.
The California Highway Patrol was in pursuit of a stolen pickup truck speeding through Los Angeles County.
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.
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 worker at Benihana fought a security guard and other employees after the restaurant's manager asked him to leave.
The California Highway Patrol was in pursuit of a stolen pickup truck speeding through Los Angeles County.
California prison officials released the audio recordings from Erik and Lyle Menendez's parole hearings.
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 Marchon 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.
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.
The tagline on Benihana's website is "it's more than a meal, it's an experience, and diners on Monday got a portion of both at the restaurant's Torrance location. Laurie Perez reports.
A brother and sister from Rosarito, Mexico, were sentenced to federal prison for kidnapping a man and demanding ransom money from his family in the United States. Mike Rogers reports.
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.
