Thieves In Van Nuys Steal 80 Wheelchairs Designated For The Disabled In Indonesia
The stolen wheelchairs are worth $12,000. Each one was brand new and specially manufactured for third-world country conditions.
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The stolen wheelchairs are worth $12,000. Each one was brand new and specially manufactured for third-world country conditions.
The surgery Cheyenne Hughes is set to undergo could paralyze her or worse.
Kids come wearing backpacks and feeding tubes for a meeting of the CHLA Supper Club.
Samantha Knox says a penny was stuck in her son's throat for 37 days before doctors could figure out what was wrong with him.
A professor of Cognitive Science at UC San Diego says cursing could be linked to higher intelligence.
Renee came to the United States six months ago.
The idea is to engage patients and provide a sense of purpose. Severe memory loss can lead to confusion, agitation, withdrawal and isolation.
Seven-year-old Teddy Ward is back to being a normal kid again, just two years after a tragic fall almost cost him his life.
One expert says money is the primary reason for the shortage.
Get What's Yours For Medicare Author Phillip Moeller warns of common but costly Medicare mistakes in the final of this three-part series.
Getting opioid prescriptions has become increasingly difficult as production is being cut.
When Alexandra and Jeff Jackson didn't receive their prescription medications they checked their security video. Seven minutes into the tape a man is seen swiping it all.
Get What's Yours For Medicare Author Phillip Moeller warns of common but costly Medicare mistakes in the second of this three-part series.
Several days before Katie May died, she went to see a chiropractor for a pinched nerve in her neck.
The Irvine company has developed a cheek-swab DNA test that is coupled with a questionnaire to identify a patient's predisposition to opioid addiction.
Police are in pursuit of a possible stolen vehicle driver.
Evacuation warnings are lifted after a brush fire on a hillside between Jurupa Valley and Fontana breaks out Thursday night, burning 254 acres.
Cameras in front of a Long Beach photo studio captured a pair of grinches stealing its Christmas decorations Tuesday morning.
Black Friday is a major shopping day for the nation's retailers. Here's what's happening with the stock market and USPS.
Deputies responded to the neighborhood in the 22000 block of Carbon Mesa Road at roughly 1:50 p.m. after receiving reports of gunfire.
Police are in pursuit of a possible stolen vehicle driver.
Cameras in front of a Long Beach photo studio captured a pair of grinches stealing its Christmas decorations Tuesday morning.
Deputies responded to the neighborhood in the 22000 block of Carbon Mesa Road at roughly 1:50 p.m. after receiving reports of gunfire.
The California Highway Patrol tracked a Kia Sportage after the driver failed to stop for officers.
Nancy Katlhoff didn't expect traffic cones and signs reading "Road Closed" when she made a special delivery to her neighbor Cornee Gerrard.
Firefighters in Orange County took one person to the hospital after a traffic collision and police shooting near the 57 Freeway in Brea.
A staple of Thanksgiving celebrations in Orange County will not happen for the first time in nearly 40 years, as owners of the beloved La Casa Garcia restaurant made a tough decision to temporarily suspend the event that has fed thousands.
No one was seriously injured.
The historic fountain at the center of a roundabout in Orange was hit by yet another driver over the weekend, marking just another incident in a string that dates back years.
It happened just before 9 p.m. on Saturday in the 2000 block of S. Wood Street, according to the Santa Ana Police Department.
Evacuation warnings are lifted after a brush fire on a hillside between Jurupa Valley and Fontana breaks out Thursday night, burning 254 acres.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has released a new plan to protect the state's iconic Joshua trees, which are imperiled by wildfires, human development and climate change.
The man stole the ambulance and crashed it just moments later, slamming into a fire hydrant and then a palm tree.
Upland police recently shared video of an unusual arrest outside of a shopping mall over the weekend, where they learned that a man had brought his teenage stepson along with him on a shoplifting spree.
Traffic slowed down in San Bernardino County after a big rig crashed along the I-15 Freeway Monday afternoon.
While sometimes slow, the tracing system from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives played an instrumental role in helping law enforcement locate the man who opened fire inside a Monterey Park dance hall in 2022.
Following a deadly hijacking of a Metro bus, Ross Palombo digs through data about violence on the Metro system.
Ross Palombo goes over the crime statistics available for the Metro.
KCAL News investigates connection between Beverly Hills armed robbery and gun belonging to notorious police killer Christopher Dorner.
Ross Palombo shows how investigators arrested the man accused of starting the Line Fire after they spotted his white truck. Palombo also speaks to the man's family.
The holiday shopping season has begun with stores offering deals and discounts for Black Friday.
The organic eggs, sold in packages of two dozen, were sold in 25 Costco stores across several states. Here's what to know.
Black Friday is a major shopping day for the nation's retailers. Here's what's happening with the stock market and USPS.
Experts warn of fabricated websites posing as retailers to scam shoppers looking for Black Friday deals.
Consumers are urged to destroy the recalled cucumbers, which were distributed in 26 states around the U.S.
Democrats have taken control of California's 45th Congressional District from the GOP, with Republican Rep. Michelle Steel losing her Orange County House seat to Democrat Derek Tran, CBS News projects.
Walmart is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, joining a growing list of major corporations doing the same after coming under attack by conservative activists.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that the state would renew a rebate program for electric vehicles if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the current federal tax credit.
Democrats say they're concerned or scared Trump will threaten their rights, but fewer than half feel motivated to oppose him.
Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, had been making a full-court press for the post.
Grocery giant Albertsons will pay nearly $4 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of overcharging customers at hundreds of Albertsons, Safeway and Vons supermarkets.
A federal judge has blocked a new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes.
Californians with iPhones and Apple Watches will now be able to store digital versions of their driver's licenses and identification cards on their devices, state officials announced.
The authorization comes after a week-long voting period for the more than 6,000 Food4Less workers represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers Local union.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Public health officials are urging residents and business owners to monitor their water sources after seven people reported contracting Legionnaire's Disease in recent days.
The first case in the U.S. of a more severe strain of mpox was reported in San Mateo County, the California Department of Public Health said.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Public health officials have reported two more locally acquired cases of the mosquito borne illness dengue in Los Angeles County, bringing the total to 11 cases in recent weeks.
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that the state would renew a rebate program for electric vehicles if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the current federal tax credit.
Avid coin collectors jumped at the chance to get their hands on a rare "double eagle" gold coin at a Southern California auction house.
Los Angeles County is taking on Pepsi and Coke for their role in plastic pollution.
Two more members of the Los Angeles Times editorial board have resigned after the newspaper's owner blocked its plan to endorse Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris for president.
Thousands of mental health workers at Kaiser Permanente facilities spanning across Southern California went on strike on Monday, calling for increased pay and restored pension plans, amid other demands.
John Gibson made a season-high 42 saves and Alex Killorn scored the tiebreaking goal midway through the second period as the Anaheim Ducks defeated the Seattle Kraken 5-2.
David Rittich made 13 saves in his 100th career victory, and captain Anze Kopitar, Phillip Danault and Kevin Fiala scored in the Los Angeles Kings' 4-1 victory over the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets.
Baseball star Shohei Ohtani wants his ex-interpreter Ippei Mizuhara to hand over hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of baseball cards he says were fraudulently bought using his money.
Anthony Davis had 19 points and 14 rebounds, LeBron James finished with 16 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the San Antonio Spurs 119-101.
James Harden scored a season-high 43 points in 32 minutes to help the Los Angeles Clippers romp to a 121-96 victory over Washington, handing the struggling Wizards their 13th consecutive defeat.
Target is the only place you can buy the latest Taylor Swift merch, including a new book, vinyl and CD.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
The bar opened in 2022, just a few months ahead of the reality TV pop culture moment known as "Scandoval," which revealed that "Vanderpump Rules" star Tom Sandoval had an affair with castmate Rachel Leviss, the close friend of his girlfriend, Ariana Madix.
Lawyers for actor Jonathan Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice, according to a joint filing in Manhattan federal court.
The 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist's new album features 12 songs.
With Thanksgiving in the rearview, families are now preparing for next month's holiday. Lauren Pozen reports.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department closed a pair of roads in Malibu because of a standoff with a possibly armed suspect Friday afternoon. Gio Insignares reports.
Gov. Gavin Newsom called for a special session to "to protect California values, including fundamental civil rights, reproductive freedom, climate action, immigrant families, and more." Tom Wait reports.
A pursuit suspect led police on a cross-county chase to Hollywood.
Harry Bagramian and his wife Kim started "Project Giving Light" 8 years ago after meeting a boy who was spending his birthday alone. Rina Nakano reports.
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.
Los Angeles comes out to celebrate the Boys in Blue two days after winning the 2024 World Series.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions after defeating the New York Yankees in game 5.
The Los Angeles Dodgers win the World Series in Game 5 in a 7-6 win over the New York Yankees
