Rare Transit Of Mercury Across Sun Begins
The planet Mercury began passing across the middle of the sun Monday morning and will continue to do so for more than five hours.
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The planet Mercury began passing across the middle of the sun Monday morning and will continue to do so for more than five hours.
Seven USC students have died since the fall semester began in the last week of August. Folt said the losses are devastating and heartbreaking for the school.
Haley Pavone's design is unique for its ability to snap the heel on to a removable arch support. The removable heels are small enough to fit in a purse.
Los Angeles Fire dispatcher Margaret Stewart said two patients had to be extricated from one of the vehicles. One of those people was declared dead at the scene.
The victim was crossing Grand Avenue and 9th Street in a marked crosswalk around 11:00 p.m. on Nov. 2 when he was struck by the suspect's vehicle described as a dark 4-door sedan.
In the past five years, the city of Los Angeles has spent more than $2 billion in overtime payments for city workers, according to a report released Wednesday.
A Democratic presidential debate planned at UCLA in December has been canceled due to an ongoing labor dispute, officials said Wednesday.
California once led the nation in building up sprawling neighborhoods of tract homes with large, manicured lawns, but now has among the highest housing prices in the country. Could a portable home the size of a horse trailer be the answer to the Golden State's housing woes?
The light blue tablets are stamped with an M on one side. The other side of the innocuous-looking tablets are stamped with a "30" and line that bisects the pill. The DEA says they are being manufactured in mass quantities by Mexican drug cartels.
Crews were forced to pause their cleanup efforts in the Sepulveda Basin Monday after several propane tanks were found in a homeless encampment.
Police say the victim – who had been stabbed as many as three times with a 3- to 4-inch pocket knife -- was taken to Holy Cross Medical Center for surgery.
Freshman Democratic Rep. Katie Hill (D-Santa Clarita) on Tuesday denied claims that she was having an inappropriate relationship with one of her staffers and also said intimate photos of her were posted online without her consent.
The match-up was so highly anticipated, it drew fans from all over the world including one couple who traveled to Los Angeles from Estonia — 5,600 miles — to watch the game in person. Another couple from Indiana came to the game as part of their L.A. honeymoon.
Currently, the state's average cost for gas is $4.14 per gallon while the national average is $2.65 per gallon.
The Los Angeles Department of Transportation was set to begin its first-ever count of people who walk and bike on the city's streets Friday.
A Masai giraffe calf was born Oct. 5 to mother Hasina and father Philip. The unnamed baby giraffe entered the world at a whopping 6 feet and 6 inches and 138 pounds.
The third assault may have occurred in the early hours of Jan. 16, 2019, according to an updated statement from the LAPD released Thursday. Detectives believe there may be many more unidentified victims.
When the Ridgecrest earthquakes rocked Southern California this past summer, scientists said a fault capable of producing an 8.0-magnitude quake began sliding.
Police locked down a downtown residential building and surrounding streets Thursday night while they investigated a deadly shooting.
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced a new $1.5 million trauma-assistance pilot program Wednesday to help 100 homeless women living on Skid Row.
The report included a C+ grade for water supply and consumption even though 60 percent of the water in L.A. County comes from outside of the region.
Business owners say they are fed up with the growing number of homeless encampments and the trash that they are bringing with them.
LeBron James has dribbled into the standoff between the NBA and China, calling the comments from Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey "not really educated" before Monday night's preseason game against Golden State Warriors.
Police say a passenger in an Uber who had been fighting with another passenger jumped the freeway divider was killed in a crash involving the California Highway Patrol officer that was responding to the fight.
Government offices, libraries and most banks closed Monday. There will also be no mail delivery. The one exception is Pasadena, where the main library will be open.
The suspect was alleged to have killed a person in Carlsbad.
The West Covina Police Department was in pursuit of a narcotics suspect in a minivan.
Last weekend, a homeless man allegedly stabbed a 68-year-old man to death shortly before another homeless man stole an ambulance while paramedics tended to the victim.
After a rough start, Clayton Kershaw ended his final regular-season start at Dodger Stadium with a strikeout in the top of the 5th inning.
The Los Angeles Police Department closed North Figueroa Street in Highland Park after a pedestrian died in a collision with a patrol car.
The suspect was alleged to have killed a person in Carlsbad.
The West Covina Police Department was in pursuit of a narcotics suspect in a minivan.
Last weekend, a homeless man allegedly stabbed a 68-year-old man to death shortly before another homeless man stole an ambulance while paramedics tended to the victim.
After a rough start, Clayton Kershaw ended his final regular-season start at Dodger Stadium with a strikeout in the top of the 5th inning.
The Los Angeles Police Department closed North Figueroa Street in Highland Park after a pedestrian died in a collision with a patrol car.
The West Covina Police Department was in pursuit of a narcotics suspect in a minivan.
Last weekend, a homeless man allegedly stabbed a 68-year-old man to death shortly before another homeless man stole an ambulance while paramedics tended to the victim.
After a rough start, Clayton Kershaw ended his final regular-season start at Dodger Stadium with a strikeout in the top of the 5th inning.
The Los Angeles Police Department closed North Figueroa Street in Highland Park after a pedestrian died in a collision with a patrol car.
The LA Convention Center is slated to host several sporting events for the 2029 Olympic and Paralympic Games, including fencing, taekwondo, wrestling, and table tennis.
A Marine veteran has a reason to smile today after a Huntington Beach dentist stepped in to fix his broken tooth.
Two Orange County residents were arrested in Texas earlier this month as suspects in a homicide that took place in Anaheim in June, police said on Wednesday.
Jeffrey Ferguson shot and killed his wife, Sheryl, after a night of drinking and arguing at their Anaheim Hills home in 2023.
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.
Mudslides swept through the San Bernardino Mountains after the remnants of a tropical storm passed through.
The complaint says that the Inland Empire Health Plan, also known as IEHP, allegedly made false statements and retained overpayments.
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.
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.
Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon opened their late-night shows using a mix of humor, song and expressions of solidarity with suspended ABC host Jimmy Kimmel.
Lara Adekoya says her bakery is now paying $50 to $100 more per bag for premium ingredients imported from countries around the world.
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
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."
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a sweeping package of bills on Friday charting the state's continuing transition to green energy, which includes an extension of the state's landmark cap-and-trade program.
Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon opened their late-night shows using a mix of humor, song and expressions of solidarity with suspended ABC host Jimmy Kimmel.
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
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."
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.
LA County Department of Public Health officials said that four cases were reported between late July and August, and that the patients lived in central Los Angeles and the Antelope and San Fernando valleys.
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.
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 12 over seven innings, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-0 on Wednesday night.
Son Heung-min secured his first MLS hat trick on a sliding finish in the 82nd minute and Los Angeles FC beat Real Salt Lake 4-1.
Brandon Woodruff pitched five solid innings, Sal Frelick hit a three-run homer and Blake Perkins tied a career high with five RBIs to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 9-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night.
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.
Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon opened their late-night shows using a mix of humor, song and expressions of solidarity with suspended ABC host Jimmy Kimmel.
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
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.
La Nena Cantina, open in Malibu and Hollywood, gives a modern spin to traditional Mexican flavors. Vicente Del Rio, CEO of La Nena Cantina, joins Rachel Kim and Kristine Lazar.
We’re headed to the OC to explore what’s new and exciting in Buena Park. Derrik Lang, Westways Senior Features Editor, joins KCAL News.
If you're looking for something to do on Saturday, the 16th Annual Homeboy 5K Run/Walk and Community Festival is showing off the strength of the LA community in Chinatown. Alys Martinez reports.
After a muggy and humid set of days, Southern California's weekend if shaping up to have some pleasant weather. Alex Biston reports.
The West Covina Police Department was in pursuit of a narcotics suspect in a minivan.
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.
