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If the referendum qualifies, the nation's first statewide ban on single-use plastic bags will be suspended until voters weigh in, effectively buying plastic bag manufacturers more time.
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If the referendum qualifies, the nation's first statewide ban on single-use plastic bags will be suspended until voters weigh in, effectively buying plastic bag manufacturers more time.
Morphing from a landscape of orange groves and small towns to the expanding urban sprawl it is today, Los Angeles has seen many changes in the past century. Check out the best books that tell the story of Los Angeles from its beginnings.
The Red Cross has opened a shelter for residents displaced on Christmas Eve by a fire at a Westlake motel.
If you're looking for a weekend getaway, check out these top five bed and breakfast spots in Los Angeles.
The 38th annual KwanZaa Gwaride parade made its way down Crenshaw Boulevard Friday, marking the start of the seven-day African-American festival of Kwanzaa.
Get your swizzle stick on at any and all of these top five cocktail bars that opened this past year.
After all those presents are opened on Christmas Day, attention turns to the traditional Christmas feast. But in a town like Los Angeles, traditions can be very diverse.
Johanna Turner and Robert Martinez have paired her tracking abilities with French-born Denis Callet's photography skills to capture some playful and intimate moments of elusive creatures in the Angeles National Forest.
A young child suffering from a kidney disease is bringing holiday cheer to other child-patients through his unique gift of creativity.
Los Angeles County prosecutors said 61-year-old Earl Duane Williams was also charged Friday with kidnapping to commit another crime, lewd act upon a child and criminal threats.
To get a grip on what sartorial statements will continue from 2014 into 2015, prominent Los Angeles-based designer Maggie Barry gives her most salient soothsaying concepts.
As the holiday season approaches, take the time to learn that Los Angeles isn't just about Hollywood celebrities and their whereabouts. It is a city full of stories and history-making art at world-class museums. Be inspired by something old or something new, and make a point to visit the museum shops where you will find mementos, gifts, prints, jewelry and books that reflect your favorite exhibitions or artists.
From comedies and musicals to dramas and operas, here are the top five shows to catch in greater L.A. from late December, 2014, to June, 2015.
This is the time of the year when money starts rushing out of your pocket, and there is no relief for at least another month. That does not mean, however, that your soul must starve for art and the pretty things that soothe your soul. Following is a list of five places in Los Angeles where you can enjoy art, film, music and dance in the upcoming days at no cost to you.
Los Angeles will have to wait at least another year for a chance of the NFL returning to second-largest television market in the country.
Should you find yourself with some upcoming vacation time and you are trying to figure out where to go, here are five reasons to visit Los Angeles in 2015.
Celebrate the new year in Tinseltown as 2014 switches up its colorful character to become 2015.
"If this was your daughter," says LAPD Detective Frank Carrillo, "what would you want from the public?"
Tesla founder Elon Musk says it's being developed with the help of about 25 UCLA graduate architecture students at a facility in Playa Vista.
The incident occurred at Pacific Coast Highway and Vincent Street, near Redondo Union High School, around 8:40 p.m.
Officers attempted to stop a stolen vehicle around 3 p.m. Wednesday when the suspects fled, eventually crashing at Charlesville Boulevard and Roxbury Drive, according to a Beverly Hills Police Department spokesperson.
Uber's head of global safety wrote in a blog post Wednesday that in 2015 the company will "build new safety programs and intensify others."
The San Diego Chargers will be staying at Qualcomm Stadium for at least another year.
The Los Angeles-based company's board voted to oust Charney as CEO in June, citing allegations of misconduct. He was put under suspension, but still served as a consultant to the company.
Officials with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) said eight people were arrested and more than 20,000 cannabis plants were eradicated in raids targeting illegal growing operations on public lands across the state.
On Thursday, a judge ordered Shriner to comply with several conditions, including abstaining from illicit drugs and alcohol, participation in weekly therapy sessions, and random drug and alcohol testing.
It's fire-safe design choices, along with resilient foundations that experts say every homeowner should consider in California's growing wildfire risk.
The new $40 million YMCA facility in Inglewood is expected to be completed by the 2028 Olympics.
The lawsuits were filed against top election officials in California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania.
Officials with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) said eight people were arrested and more than 20,000 cannabis plants were eradicated in raids targeting illegal growing operations on public lands across the state.
On Thursday, a judge ordered Shriner to comply with several conditions, including abstaining from illicit drugs and alcohol, participation in weekly therapy sessions, and random drug and alcohol testing.
It's fire-safe design choices, along with resilient foundations that experts say every homeowner should consider in California's growing wildfire risk.
The new $40 million YMCA facility in Inglewood is expected to be completed by the 2028 Olympics.
The lawsuits were filed against top election officials in California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania.
On Thursday, a judge ordered Shriner to comply with several conditions, including abstaining from illicit drugs and alcohol, participation in weekly therapy sessions, and random drug and alcohol testing.
It's fire-safe design choices, along with resilient foundations that experts say every homeowner should consider in California's growing wildfire risk.
The new $40 million YMCA facility in Inglewood is expected to be completed by the 2028 Olympics.
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger said that she called for the independent review to learn lessons and improve safety.
The event is meant to help keep children safe by making sure their car seats are properly installed in vehicles.
Six people were arrested in connection with a series of burglaries and smash-and-grab robberies across Southern California dating back to May, according to Riverside County authorities.
Authorities originally said the driver was wanted for using a false license plate.
Orange City Council members gathered on Tuesday night to address much-needed security measures around the city's historic fountain, which has also doubled as the spot of dozens of crashes in recent years.
Body camera video shows the intense moments when Westminster Police Department officers rushed into a burning home and pulled a bedridden woman to safety last week.
A Marine veteran has a reason to smile today after a Huntington Beach dentist stepped in to fix his broken tooth.
With winter just around the corner, some small business owners in places like Big Bear and Wrightwood are concerned that the closure of Highway 38 could bring financial struggles.
One teenager was killed and three other people were wounded during a shooting early Tuesday morning, police said.
Six people were arrested in connection with a series of burglaries and smash-and-grab robberies across Southern California dating back to May, according to Riverside County authorities.
Authorities originally said the driver was wanted for using a false license plate.
A San Bernardino County man was arrested last week for allegedly sexually assaulting children at religious gatherings over several years, according to authorities.
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.
The lawsuits were filed against top election officials in California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania.
As the fall respiratory season approaches, who should be getting COVID-19 and flu vaccines to protect against illness? Here's what varying recommendations say.
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Several U.S. citizens have filed legal claims against the government, alleging they were wrongfully detained and racially profiled — some said they were beaten by federal officers.
Ryan Routh was found guilty of all five charges, which included attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate and assaulting a federal officer.
The lawsuits were filed against top election officials in California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania.
After a year marked by insurance companies pulling out of California, state officials say five major insurers are committing to the state.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom took aim at the Trump administration during his guest appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Tuesday night.
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Ryan Routh was found guilty of all five charges, which included attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate and assaulting a federal officer.
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.
Taylor Ward homered, Kenley Jansen earned his 475th career save and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 to avoid a series sweep.
Tommy Edman hit an RBI single in the 11th inning to help the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4.
The Phoenix noted that Schmidt was not present as the Loyola Ramblers basketball team played in the NIT semifinals back in April.
Geraldo Perdomo hits a game-winning single in the ninth inning, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night.
Bobby Witt Jr. and Adam Frazier each drove in two runs, Salvador Perez moved into second place on Kansas City's career RBI list and the Royals beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-4, shortly after being eliminated from postseason contention.
After nearly a week off air, Jimmy Kimmel returned to the stage for "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on Tuesday evening, which drew droves of fans to the El Capitan Theatre as they hoped to watch one of the most-anticipated episodes in the show's history.
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Fidel Ruiz-Healy independent filmmaker is sharing his story after his home was ransacked by copper thieves while he was away working in New York City.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" had been preempted on Wednesday following comments Kimmel made on the show in response to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Saturday's rally was led by artists and comedians who targeted President Trump and called on corporations and the community to stand up for free speech.
The Black Tie Cinematic Symphony features an 80-piece orchestra, conducted by Leon Lacey, Oct. 10 at the West Angeles Cathedral.
Julie Estrada, Merlin Entertainments, shares what to expect at the Legoland holiday event, designed for children as a first Halloween experience.
A car wash owner in Van Nuys has filed a civil rights claim seeking $50 million from several federal government agencies after he claims he was "body slammed and pinned to the ground" by agents during an immigration raid.
Cheyenne Alfino was always a good softball player, but when she was 18, she was diagnosed with CMT, a hereditary muscular disorder. The Granada Hills resident is determined to help raise awareness and funds to further treatments for people like herself. She'll participate in Saturday's Walk 4 CMT here in L-A. Jill Painter Lopez has her story.
Los Angeles Sentinel news highlights include: Making South LA neighborhoods safer, Renee Goldsberry on stage at the Ford, and the Watts Towers celebration.
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.
