'I'm Gratified': O'Farrell Says Nearly 200 Unhoused Residents Sheltered; Echo Park Expected To Reopen This Summer
"This is the largest housing transition of an encampment ever in the city's history," Mayor Eric Garcetti said.
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"This is the largest housing transition of an encampment ever in the city's history," Mayor Eric Garcetti said.
Darion K. Hackett, 29, was arrested on Thursday after investigators with the SPCALA linked him to Bow's microchip. Hackett has been charged with a felony count of animal cruelty, and two misdemeanor counts of permitting an injured animal to go without veterinary care.
Before Trebek died last November, he and his wife made a donation so that the Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission could purchase the old Skateland rollerskating rink and turn it into a bridge homeless shelter.
One year after the COVID pandemic forced business owners to suddenly shut down, many are getting back on their feet now that some restrictions have been lifted.
The crash happened Wednesday afternoon on 42nd Street, just east of McKinley Avenue. The boy had been running to catch up to an ice cream truck when he was struck by an SUV, according to the LAPD.
Debra Starr-Knecht was diagnosed with Stage 5 kidney failure last year. Now, she and her husband make the drive from their Altadena home to the 405 freeway overpass in West Los Angeles in hopes of not only finding a match, but also raising awareness of organ donation.
The St. John's Well Child and Family Center has vaccinated more than 100,000 people from East LA to South Los Angeles, and they say undocumented immigrants who have been hit hard by the pandemic deserve priority to get the vaccine.
Jaime Gomez Jr., 41, was charged in June of 2020 with nine felonies, including grand theft, attempted grand theft, identity theft, and recording fraudulent documents.
Monday's incident happened at 1:40 p.m. in the 7600 block of Melrose, not far from Fairfax High School. The man was walking with his girlfriend after they ate at a nearby restaurant when he was approached by three men.
A California Highway Patrol pursuit of a driver wanted on suspicion of speed ended Wednesday night in Tarzana with the vehicle in flames.
According to a team of investigators from UC San Diego and UCLA, people can still become infected with coronavirus even after being fully vaccinated — though they said the risk was small.
Los Angeles firefighters were called out to the 200 block of East 95th Street at about 12:40 p.m. The boy was initially reported to be in critical condition after being hit by a car.
UCLA defied expectations by making it to the Sweet Sixteen, but now they face powerhouse Alabama on Sunday, and Coach Mick Cronin minced no words about what his players are facing.
The same man is believed to have assaulted people in two other incidents – one on Feb. 9 in the 13400 block of Moorpark Street and again on Feb. 12 in the 13000 block of Ventura Boulevard.
L.A. County's COVID-19 case rate continued to fall Tuesday, putting the county on track to move into the less-restrictive orange tier of the state's reopening plan by early April.
The Los Angeles Police Department Tuesday released a photo of a woman suspected of stealing a Shetland sheepdog puppy from a downtown Los Angeles residence.
Veteran actor George Segal died Tuesday from complications of a bypass surgery, his wife said. He was 87.
The FDA says it was alerted this week to five cases of acute liver failure in infants and children from four different Southern Nevada households in November 2020.
Cineworld Group says select Regal theaters will reopen on April 2 with "Godzilla vs. Kong," and more will reopen in time for the release of "Mortal Kombat" on April 16. The company also announced plans to reopen its UK theaters in May.
The Los Angeles Public Library expanded its "Library To Go" program Tuesday by launching evening pick-up hours at more than two-dozen locations and adding a free "Printing To Go" service.
A procession carried the remains of Marine Private Jacob Cruz after his flag-draped coffin was taken back to Southern California.
Complaints on social media are on the rise after the California's Employment Development Department website suffered outages throughout the weekend. Several people posted screenshots on Twitter of the EDD site showing a "This page isn't working" notification.
Jensen Karp, a comedian and podcaster who is married to "Boy Meets World" star Danielle Fishel, says he purchased the bulk box of cereal on Saturday morning and opened it Monday.
His death from natural causes was announced by the team Monday morning. Baylor's wife, Elaine, and daughter, Krystal, were at his side when he died.
According to police, 304 guns were turned in Saturday at the Van Nuys site and 140 were collected at the South Los Angeles site.
DeShaun Foster was 5-10 at the helm of the Bruins in his short stint.
As many as five people were transported to a local hospital, with one in critical condition, according to police.
Shohei Ohtani hit his 49th homer, Teoscar Hernández delivered a go-ahead two-run double in a six-run fifth inning after the Dodgers chased Giants starter Logan Webb, and NL West-leading Los Angeles rallied past San Francisco 13-7.
Bryan Woo struck out a career-high 13, J.P. Crawford hit a go-ahead homer in the fourth inning, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-3 on Saturday night to stay tied with Houston atop the AL West with their eighth straight win.
Denis Bouanga finished with a hat trick after Son Heung-Min scored in the first minute and Los Angeles FC beat the San Jose Earthquakes 4-2 at Levi Stadium.
DeShaun Foster was 5-10 at the helm of the Bruins in his short stint.
Police said that an ambulance was stolen from the scene of a homicide investigation in Downey on Saturday morning. The suspect was arrested after a pursuit that ended in a crash in Alhambra.
As many as five people were transported to a local hospital, with one in critical condition, according to police.
The collision was reported just after 10:20 p.m. at the intersection of La Brea Avenue and Venice Boulevard, according to a news release from the Los Angeles Police Department.
A White House official confirmed the extra funds would be directed to the U.S. Marshals Service and would also include enhanced protection for Supreme Court justices.
The collision was reported just after 10:20 p.m. at the intersection of La Brea Avenue and Venice Boulevard, according to a news release from the Los Angeles Police Department.
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.
Two suspects were arrested in connection with the deadly stabbing.
Police said that an ambulance was stolen from the scene of a homicide investigation in Downey on Saturday morning. The suspect was arrested after a pursuit that ended in a crash in Alhambra.
Along with the arrests, deputies seized multiple stolen vehicles, firearms and narcotics.
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.
The Orange County woman who faces a series of felonies for registering her dog to vote in 2021 and 2022 made her first court appearance on Tuesday, saying through her legal team that she did so to "expose flaws" in California's voting system.
Prosecutors say that the dog's vote was counted in the 2021 gubernatorial recall election but denied in the 2022 primary election.
Police say that a man swung a sword at his neighbor during a confrontation on Thursday, which then led to an hours-long standoff before he was taken into custody.
Starting Saturday, Sept. 13, ZEMU will transport passengers along the 9-mile route along Metrolink's Arrow Corridor between San Bernardino and Redlands, all the while reducing pollution.
Riverside County authorities are seeking help from the public as they continue searching for the person or persons who have shot at least six free-roaming donkeys with arrows in recent months.
The retired truck driver pleaded guilty to another murder cold case in Titus County, Texas.
Police said the suspect had been arrested twice previously for burglarizing a different school in Murrieta and was expected to appear in court in the coming weeks.
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.
A White House official confirmed the extra funds would be directed to the U.S. Marshals Service and would also include enhanced protection for Supreme Court justices.
A U.S. Secret Service agent who wrote a negative social media post about Charlie Kirk has been put on leave, U.S. officials said Friday.
A person has been arrested in connection with the shooting that killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sources said.
California lawmakers voted to phase out a group of chemicals known as PFAS, which are often called "forever chemicals," in cookware.
Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at an event at Utah Valley University Wednesday. His body was flown on Air Force Two to Arizona, where he lived with his family.
A White House official confirmed the extra funds would be directed to the U.S. Marshals Service and would also include enhanced protection for Supreme Court justices.
President Trump said that NATO's commitment to winning the war in Ukraine "has been far less than 100%."
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.
A U.S. Secret Service agent who wrote a negative social media post about Charlie Kirk has been put on leave, U.S. officials said Friday.
A person has been arrested in connection with the shooting that killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sources said.
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.
Shohei Ohtani hit his 49th homer, Teoscar Hernández delivered a go-ahead two-run double in a six-run fifth inning after the Dodgers chased Giants starter Logan Webb, and NL West-leading Los Angeles rallied past San Francisco 13-7.
Bryan Woo struck out a career-high 13, J.P. Crawford hit a go-ahead homer in the fourth inning, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-3 on Saturday night to stay tied with Houston atop the AL West with their eighth straight win.
Denis Bouanga finished with a hat trick after Son Heung-Min scored in the first minute and Los Angeles FC beat the San Jose Earthquakes 4-2 at Levi Stadium.
Miki Yamane scored his first career goal in MLS in the 87th minute for the LA Galaxy in a 2-2 tie with the Seattle Sounders.
Jayden Maiava and Waymond Jordan each ran for touchdowns, and Jamaal Jarrett returned an interception 70 yards for a score to lead Southern California past Purdue 33-17 after a weather delay forced the teams to wait more than three hours for kickoff.
Raymond Cruz, the actor known best for his role as Tuco Salamanca in the "Breaking Bad" television series, was arrested on Monday after he allegedly sprayed women with water from a hose outside of his Silver Lake home.
A jury has ruled in favor of Cardi B in a lawsuit where a security guard accused her of assault during the rapper's first pregnancy.
The 58-year-old chef said in a social media post that he had a Basal cell carcinoma removed from his skin.
Fans have been eager to learn everything they can ever since Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement in a joint post.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos on Instagram.
Big changes are coming to Southern California's weather this week as temperatures are on the rise. Alex Biston reports.
A chaotic crash in downtown Los Angeles early Sunday morning left multiple people hospitalized, and a driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI. Alys Martinez reports.
KCAL News Climatologist Marina Jurica takes a look at climate change's impact on increasing monsoonal moisture in Southern California.
Lauren Pozen reports from downtown Los Angeles, just one of many Southern California locations still celebrating Mexican Independence Day over the weekend despite the lingering concerns over immigration operations.
A suspect shattered the window of Lala's Argentine Grill in West Hollywood overnight before taking off with thousands of dollars in cash, the restaurant owner says.
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.
