UCLA Officials Accused Of Spending $2M On 'Lavish' Travel
Questions are being raised about what some call lavish travel and entertainment spending by UCLA officials over the past five years as tuition has risen 70 percent.
Questions are being raised about what some call lavish travel and entertainment spending by UCLA officials over the past five years as tuition has risen 70 percent.
A phone company owned by the world's richest man, Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim, has been ordered by the state's public utility regulator to pay California $24.4 million in unpaid fees and interest.
"The Wolverine" slashed monsters and minions to debut atop the weekend box office.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. will fight Southern California Edison's allegations of gross negligence in the design and manufacture of steam tubes built for the San Onofre nuclear power plant.
Noriko Uno's case is the first to go to trial in a proceeding that could determine whether Toyota Motor Corp. should be held liable for sudden unintended acceleration in its vehicles — a claim made by motorists that plagued the Japanese automaker and led to lawsuits, settlements and recalls of millions of its cars and SUVs.
Moviegoers were ready for a fright this weekend, sending "The Conjuring" into first place at the box office.
California's unemployment rate fell to 8.5 percent in June as the state continues to close the gap on the national jobless rate, the state Employment Development Department announced Thursday.
Southern California's surging housing market stumbled last month with home sales falling as strapped homeowners refused to sell, fewer investors bought and the median sales price rose to $385,000.
Southern California Edison says it is seeking to hold Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. and Mitsubishi Nuclear Energy Systems liable for defective steam generators that forced the closure of the San Onofre nuclear power plant.
After an eight-month hiatus, Twinkies returned to store shelves nationwide Monday!
Universal's minions ran away with the box office for the second week in a row.
In honor of the convenience store chain's 86th birthday Thursday, customers can get a free small Slurpee drink from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at participating 7-Eleven locations nationwide.
Allegiant Tuesday announced a new, nonstop flight between Los Angeles (LAX) and Honolulu (HNL) beginning on October 30.
Studio estimates Friday show "Despicable Me 2" is trampling the Johnny Depp Western at the holiday box office.
Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy brought "The Heat" against Channing Tatum and Jamie Foxx at the box office.
The event is said to be the world's largest surf competition, attracting world-class surfers, with thousands of fans expected.
Carrie Underwood will be the next singer to be a judge on "American Idol," filling Katy Perry's spot after her departure in May 2024.
All northbound lanes on the 405 Freeway in North Hills are back open after being closed for several hours following a deadly motorcycle crash Friday morning.
Encino residents already dealing with a rash of burglaries need help tracking down a pair of suspects who started a dumpster fire in their neighborhood.
A plane carrying Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva landed at a military base in Maryland after they were freed by Russia in a prisoner exchange.
The event is said to be the world's largest surf competition, attracting world-class surfers, with thousands of fans expected.
Carrie Underwood will be the next singer to be a judge on "American Idol," filling Katy Perry's spot after her departure in May 2024.
All northbound lanes on the 405 Freeway in North Hills are back open after being closed for several hours following a deadly motorcycle crash Friday morning.
Encino residents already dealing with a rash of burglaries need help tracking down a pair of suspects who started a dumpster fire in their neighborhood.
For one day, streets in West Hollywood, Hollywood and East Hollywood will be closed for a car-free event connecting the three neighborhoods.
The crash happened at around 1 p.m. while the woman was walking in a crosswalk near the intersection of MacArthur Boulevard and Birch Street, according to the Santa Ana Police Department.
Leroy Ernest Joseph McCrary, 26, Jaden Cunningham, 18, and Malachi Eddward Darnell, 18, pleaded not guilty to murder charges for the death of 68-year-old Patricia McKay, from New Zealand.
Mathew Bowyer, 49, is expected to plead guilty next week to charges of operating an unlawful gambling business, money laundering, and filing a false tax return.
Nearly two dozen sea lions have been rescued from Ventura and Santa Barbara beaches this past week after becoming sickened with domoic acid poisoning, according to the Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute.
Todd Christian Hartman, 41, was sentenced to 120 years to life in prison for molesting several girls he met through an Anaheim youth ministry and for possessing thousands of images and videos of illicit child-related material.
The crash happened at around 10 p.m. on Wednesday, investigators said. It remains unclear what caused him to lose control of his car.
Deputies arrested a Southern California teacher after the Department of Homeland Security learned he was chatting online with a minor from a Pittsburgh suburb.
The case is the third reported in California so far this year.
William Orellana has been missing for 11 days after his car was found crashed and abandoned more than 35 miles away from his Upland home.
The collision happened just before 9 a.m. in the 23300 block of Cajalco Road in Mead Valley, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Board Chair Janice Hahn rides the Metro after the agency reached a five-year high in violent crime incidents.
Ross Palombo digs through the numbers to give the bigger picture behind California fundraising for both presidential candidates.
After a two-year KCAL News Investigation uncovered serious concerns about police selling their old weapons, a new case study has brought a new light to where agencies buy their new guns.
Thousands of guns once owned by law enforcement have been found at crime scenes, including at incidents in Southern California, an in-depth investigation has revealed.
"No teacher should have to lie as part of their job". Ross Palombo talks to a teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School who says he was told to lie about class attendance, which is how the state calculates funding from your tax dollars.
The jury ruled the NFL violated antitrust laws in distributing out-of-market Sunday afternoon games on a premium subscription service.
Swim legend Katie Ledecky earned her 13th Olympic medal in the women's 4 x 200m freestyle relay on Thursday, making her the most decorated female U.S. Olympian of all time.
Nearly two dozen sea lions have been rescued from Ventura and Santa Barbara beaches this past week after becoming sickened with domoic acid poisoning, according to the Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute.
He's always been a fan, but NBA legend Dwyane Wade credits his young daughter as a major influence for why he started investing in the WNBA.
The Biden administration announced the release of three U.S. citizens from Russia, including Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva, as part of a complex 24-person prisoner swap.
A plane carrying Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva landed at a military base in Maryland after they were freed by Russia in a prisoner exchange.
The Biden administration announced the release of three U.S. citizens from Russia, including Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva, as part of a complex 24-person prisoner swap.
Airlines would be required to put kids 13 and under next to an accompanying adult for free under a new proposed rule.
The Democratic Party began the formal vote to nominate Vice President Kamala Harris for president on Thursday.
Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to announce her running mate in the coming days.
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.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
When, who and how much to tip is becoming more of a question in consumers' minds.
One in four college students says they have credit card debt, according to a new survey by U.S. News and World Report. And with interest rates topping 20 percent, those students could be in debt for years. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has more on the biggest mistakes college students are making with their credit cards.
One French sports official says "nothing has been put into place" by Paris Olympics organizers to avoid or handle a potential coronavirus outbreak.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
A case of H5 influenza, also known as bird flu or avian influenza, has been confirmed in a man who was working at a dairy farm in northeastern Colorado.
The CDC says it is too early to say if this year's summer COVID-19 surge has arrived.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
Angel City FC says Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger and Southern California dean for communication and journalism Willow Bay will be the new controlling owners of the National Women's Soccer League team.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Gov. Newsom Saturday signed a state budget to close an estimated $46.8 billion deficit through $16 billion in spending cuts and business tax increases.
Democrat lawmakers in California have agreed to delay a minimum wage increase for about 426,000 health care workers to help balance the state budget.
Jake Cave hit a tying two-run home run with two outs in the ninth inning and the Colorado Rockies scored on an error in the 10th to beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-4 on Thursday night.
The jury ruled the NFL violated antitrust laws in distributing out-of-market Sunday afternoon games on a premium subscription service.
Angels star Mike Trout needs a second surgery for a torn meniscus in his left knee.
Swim legend Katie Ledecky earned her 13th Olympic medal in the women's 4 x 200m freestyle relay on Thursday, making her the most decorated female U.S. Olympian of all time.
Mathew Bowyer, 49, is expected to plead guilty next week to charges of operating an unlawful gambling business, money laundering, and filing a false tax return.
The jury ruled the NFL violated antitrust laws in distributing out-of-market Sunday afternoon games on a premium subscription service.
Ralph Macchio and his "Karate Kid" co-star William Zabka have transferred their young martial arts rivalry into adulthood, playing their characters as grown-ups in the series "Cobra Kai," now in its sixth and final season on Netflix.
The son of immigrant parents, who immersed himself in American culture growing up, built a career as a filmmaker with hits such as "Crazy Rich Asians" and "In the Heights," tapping into his own identity and translating stories of struggle and ambition to the screen.
"Mr. Vance, I pray that your daughter is fortunate enough to bear children of her own one day," Jennifer Aniston said.
Hundreds of the nation's top athletes will represent Team USA in Paris at the 2024 Olympics.
LA County fire and Cal Fire remain on watch Friday as many areas could see isolated dry thunderstorms with wind gusts.
The Northern California Park Fire is now the fourth largest ever in California, as Riverside County’s Nixon Fire remains in existing perimeters at 5,222 acres.
KCAL’s Rick Montanez is exploring Banning for this week’s SoCal Spotlight. His first stop is at the Repplier Park Aquatic Center.
Another heat wave will drive up temperatures across the Southland starting on Friday, accompanied by a chance of "dry thunderstorms" with the potential for fire-igniting lightning strikes.
The suspects used a power tools to break into the restaurant and a locked office.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Shots from the second day of the JM Eagle LA Championship held at the Wilshire Country Club in the Palos Verdes Estates.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The Academy Awards will hand out filmmaking's top honor in 23 categories during the 2024 Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, starting at 7 p.m. Eastern, 4 p.m. PDT.
Shots from the PGA's Genesis Invitational golf tournament held at the Riviera Golf Club in the Pacific Palisades.