LA County Reports 2,238 New COVID-19 Cases As Surge Continues
Los Angeles County Sunday reported 2,238 new cases of COVID-19 and two additional deaths today, bringing the county's totals to 322,207 cases and 7,172 fatalities.
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Los Angeles County Sunday reported 2,238 new cases of COVID-19 and two additional deaths today, bringing the county's totals to 322,207 cases and 7,172 fatalities.
A little rain didn't stop Angelenos excited that Joe Biden was to become the 46th President of the United States. Cheers erupted all over Los Angeles moments after the announcement of the projection was made around 11:30am Saturday.
As of 4:25 p.m. Friday, Nithya Raman had received 52.46% of the vote compared to David Ryu's 47.54% — a difference of just under 6,000 votes.
Friday was the third consecutive day of new cases over 1,800, the second over 2,000 and the first time the number of new cases reached over 2,100 since mid-August.
A suspect who led police on a chase Friday on the runway of Van Nuys Airport was arrested and will undergo a mental health evaluation, officials said.
MLB Commissioner Robert D. Manfred issued a joint statement Friday with Turner and the Dodgers.
Several cities saw their heat records broken Thursday, including Long Beach, which hit a high of 95 degrees, breaking the previous record high of 93 in 2012.
The awards, which are determined by MLB coaches and managers, are given annually to the best offensive player at each position in both the American League and the National League.
A special blood drive will take place in the clubhouse of the exclusive Hollywood landmark Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The NBA Players Association reportedly voted Thursday night to approve a 2020 season tip-off date of Dec. 22. With this new start date, teams would open training camp on Dec. 1.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Thursday reported 2,065 newly confirmed coronavirus cases and 25 deaths, bringing countywide totals to 315,564 cases and 7,140 deaths.
Experts recommend taking a break from election coverage, focusing on what's happening now and getting some physical activity in to alleviate election anxiety.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Wednesday reported 1,843 newly confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus and 22 deaths, bringing countywide totals to 313,562 cases and 7,117 deaths.
Two Los Angeles City Council seats will be decided in Tuesday's election — one representing the Hollywood Hills and portions of the south San Fernando Valley and the other covering Koreatown and parts of downtown.
Mitchell's victory means the county board once referred to as "five little kings" will be run by five women for the first time in its history.
As of early Wednesday afternoon, Gascon held onto the lead with 53.77% of the vote over Lacey, who had received 46.23%% of the vote, according to the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk's Office.
The human remains recently found in Mexico are those of missing Los Angeles firefighter Francisco Aguilar, a Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson said Wednesday.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health will host a virtual town hall event Monday discussing steps being taken to protect children returning to school, the reopening process and school waivers.
The Los Angeles City Council voted to approve the ordinance, which was proposed in response to "major setbacks" in July, according to Councilman Herb Wesson, the proposal's author.
The sheriff's department was out in force on election night, performing patrol checks at polling sites, transporting completed ballots to the registrar's office, and keeping Los Angeles County's 10 million residents and its 4,000 square miles safe.
The measure was approved by nearly 71% of voters, according to the preliminary results released Wednesday. An unknown number of ballots still need to be counted, but they are not expected to impact the results of the election.
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce covered the star with plywood and guard rails Tuesday night, less than a week after it was vandalized again by a man who has taken out his ire on the star at least three times before, once with a pickax.
West posted pictures of himself at a polling place on Election Day.
About 40 people were arrested for blocking train tracks and failing to disperse.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Tuesday reported 1,224 newly confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus and 23 deaths, bringing countywide totals to 311,745 cases and 7,097 deaths.
Federal prosecutors say that the twin brothers failed to report over $1.1 million in income, which included money they earned from a golf tee-time brokering business in Los Angeles and Orange County.
Firefighters found a woman suffering from both burns and stab wounds while battling a fire at a Century City apartment building on Friday night.
Riverside County Sheriff's Department detectives are investigating a pair of different homicides that took place in Lake Elsinore and Wildomar over the weekend.
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.
After isolating for 13 months, Syanne Landron's family took special precautions while traveling to North Carolina for the life-saving operation at Duke University.
Federal prosecutors say that the twin brothers failed to report over $1.1 million in income, which included money they earned from a golf tee-time brokering business in Los Angeles and Orange County.
Firefighters found a woman suffering from both burns and stab wounds while battling a fire at a Century City apartment building on Friday night.
Riverside County Sheriff's Department detectives are investigating a pair of different homicides that took place in Lake Elsinore and Wildomar over the weekend.
After isolating for 13 months, Syanne Landron's family took special precautions while traveling to North Carolina for the life-saving operation at Duke University.
Metro officials noted a 116% jump in security concerns at Union Station and a 67% spike in North Hollywood in the weeks after the Tap-to-Exit program was paused.
Federal prosecutors say that the twin brothers failed to report over $1.1 million in income, which included money they earned from a golf tee-time brokering business in Los Angeles and Orange County.
Firefighters found a woman suffering from both burns and stab wounds while battling a fire at a Century City apartment building on Friday night.
After isolating for 13 months, Syanne Landron's family took special precautions while traveling to North Carolina for the life-saving operation at Duke University.
After months of rebuilding, the beloved Southern California staple has finally reopened to the public.
Los Angeles County investigators are still asking the public for help as they continue searching for the suspect who shot and killed 40-year-old mother of two Irene Gonzalez in Lynwood in late 2024.
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.
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.
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.
Police believe alcohol was a contributing factor in the deadly crash.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cal Raleigh tied Mickey Mantle's season record for most home runs by a switch hitter with his 54th, and the Seattle Mariners extended their winning streak to nine by routing the Los Angeles Angels 11-2 Sunday to take sole possession of the AL West lead for the first time since June.
Matthew Stafford threw for 298 yards and two touchdowns as the Los Angeles Rams spoiled rookie Cam Ward's NFL home opener, scoring 20 straight points to beat the Tennessee Titans 33-19.
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.
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.
Body camera showed LAPD officers chasing an alleged shoplifter through a Sun Valley Kohl's and again at a nearby hospital.
After 13 months of isolation, a baby from Los Angeles County received the potentially life-saving implant that could kick-start her immune system and allow her to live a semi-regular life. Laurie Perez reports.
A San Diego man pleaded guilty to landing on the U.S. Navy airstrip on San Clemente Island twice before stealing a truck and crashing through several gates at the remote base earlier this year.
The Los Angeles Times uncovered new details about what the Trump administration is demanding from UCLA in order to settle a legal dispute over last year's pro-Palestinian encampment. Tom Wait reports.
Gio Insignares takes a look at the push to bring back Metro's Tap to Exit system, which was put on hold weeks ago. In the time since, crime numbers have seen a disturbing spike.
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.
