People Making a Difference
Dot's Cafe in Pasadena donates hundreds of meals to firefighters
Alys Martinez shows us how the owner of Dot's Cafe delivered hundreds of meals to fire responders every day since the Eaton Fire broke out.
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Alys Martinez shows us how the owner of Dot's Cafe delivered hundreds of meals to fire responders every day since the Eaton Fire broke out.
KCAl News reporter Amanda Starrantino explains how a handful of students from West Hills are helping a food-insecure community in Africa.
Lesley Marin shares the story of Yuri Williams as he trades his uniform as a corrections officer for a superhero costume to help kits battling illnesses.
Luzdelia Caballero shows us the program that's helping people change careers and their lives.
Starting over after a life behind bars, on the streets, or battling addiction can be difficult, to say the least. Nik Zecevic shows us the Van Nuys program making a difference.
In today's People Making A Difference, Amanda Starrantino speaks to the owner of Commando Military Surplus, who has been forced to find a new place to help veterans after nearly 45 years.
In today's People Making A Difference, she went from a life of privilege to the streets of Skid Row. But, following years of struggle an LA volunteer is dedicated her life to helping other women.
KCAL News reporter Joy Benedict tells us about the special pup making a difference at a hospital in the South Bay.
Juan Fernandez profiles Brian Prado-Sanchez, the Los Angeles County librarian using his own experiences as a child to provide a safe space for today's youth by encouraging learning and creativity.
Brian Prado-Sanchez is on a mission to make his South L.A. Florence branch relevant to teenagers, offering hands-on arts and crafts with books supporting the activities.
A Lancaster man is converting a passion for classic cars into teaching the keys to building a stable life.
KCAL News reporter Tom Wait shows us how a unique neighborhood institution is making a difference with mouth-watering baked goods.
KCAL News Anchor Kalyna Astrinos introduces us to a Laguna Beach ocean conservationist who's making a difference one piece of trash at a time.
The Major.Hope Foundation made the days of many in need on Thursday during what they call a "Day of Hope," as they traveled around Los Angeles making random donations and paying for the gas or groceries of people they ran into.
Juan Fernandez profiles Nikki Carvey, the woman behind "Roadogs Rescue," a local foundation working to save pups who have been abandoned or born with birth defects.
The County of Los Angeles and city of Pasadena filed separate lawsuits against Southern California Edison Wednesday over the deadly Eaton Fire, alleging the utility's electrical equipment caused the wildfire.
"These people are despicable and deplorable, and taking advantage of a terrible tragedy," the woman said about the store Sophia & Mason.
A Norwalk family is asking for help finding their minivan after someone stole it from their driveway.
Two hikers who were stranded for three days after they fell 800-feet down a cliffside in the San Jacinto Mountains were rescued on Monday. They spoke with KCAL News, recalling the brutal days they spent before finally being saved.
As the sun set over the Channel Islands Wednesday, protesters rallied in the rain to denounce the recent cuts to the National Parks Service.
"These people are despicable and deplorable, and taking advantage of a terrible tragedy," the woman said about the store Sophia & Mason.
A Norwalk family is asking for help finding their minivan after someone stole it from their driveway.
As the sun set over the Channel Islands Wednesday, protesters rallied in the rain to denounce the recent cuts to the National Parks Service.
The 29-year-old man is believed to have stabbed his father to death at a Monrovia apartment in late-February.
Investigators said the 20-year-old certified nursing assistant sexually assaulted his elderly patient at least twice.
A 19-year-old accused of shooting a man to death in Orange County was arrested by police while trying to cross the Mexico-U.S. border.
The Anaheim Police Department arrested a 19-year-old for a deadly shooting in late February.
City officials say that the shark, a 6-to-7-foot great white shark was spotted at around 8 a.m. on Wednesday.
The ACLU filed a lawsuit accusing the city's library system of censoring books.
Health officials on Tuesday advised the public that a child from Orange County with a confirmed case of measles traveled through Los Angeles International Airport earlier this month.
Two hikers who were stranded for three days after they fell 800-feet down a cliffside in the San Jacinto Mountains were rescued on Monday. They spoke with KCAL News, recalling the brutal days they spent before finally being saved.
The camera, which looked to be wrapped in fake leaves, were found in a bush outside of a Chino Hills house over the weekend. It's one of many similar discoveries made in Southern California over recent months.
Home surveillance footage shows the man hurtling over a fence and running down the street while on fire, just moments after igniting a car in the front yard of a Corona home.
The technology aims to prevent foreign objects, substances or illegal contraband from entering jails.
A child is heartbroken after someone stole his pet pony from his family's Jurupa Valley yard.
KCAL News Investigates dives into the stats and budgets surrounding the enforcement of illegal dumping in LA.
Ross Palombo takes us through a year's worth of KCAL News Investigations.
A KCAL News investigation found more than 1,300 fire hydrants need maintenance across LA. Ross Palombo reports.
Starbucks will replace its plastic cups at select locations in California and several other states.
Starbucks will replace its plastic cups at select locations in California and several other states. Ross Palombo reports.
Pro-Palestinian encampments popped up on several University of California campuses amid the Israel-Hamas war.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a noted vaccine skeptic, is voicing support for the measles vaccine amid a deadly outbreak, mainly in Texas.
"Anora" won big at the 2025 Oscars. Here's the full list of who won and was nominated for this year's Academy Awards.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said an economic deal with Ukraine is not currently on the table after a contentious Oval Office meeting.
Hollywood's biggest stars turned out for the 97th annual Academy Awards. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2025 Oscars.
Pro-Palestinian encampments popped up on several University of California campuses amid the Israel-Hamas war.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a noted vaccine skeptic, is voicing support for the measles vaccine amid a deadly outbreak, mainly in Texas.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said an economic deal with Ukraine is not currently on the table after a contentious Oval Office meeting.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced he has proclaimed a state of emergency to speed up wildfire prevention projects ahead of the peak wildfire season.
Over the past 25 years, the only time monthly apprehensions came close to the level recorded in February was in April 2017.
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.
Pope Francis had a peaceful night with no crises after a bronchial crisis prompted a worsening of his health.
No states mandate that students receive the COVID-19 vaccine, though other vaccine requirements remain in place.
Pertussis cases are on the rise again, after a dip following the winter holidays.
The CDC says respiratory illness is now "very high" nationwide.
Health experts say the website purge could result in deaths.
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has announced it will be closing approximately 500 stores nationwide, almost a year after filing for bankruptcy.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Democratic philanthropist George Soros and actor-director Denzel Washington were awarded the nation's highest civilian honor.
Insurance companies in California will have to offer coverage to homeowners in wildfire-prone areas under a new state regulation that was announced Monday.
The lawsuit contends that multiple food truck operators have created constant nuisance outside of the store in the form of congestion, trash generation and rudeness to store employees.
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.
Carson Soucy scored the winner as the Vancouver Canucks downed the Anaheim Ducks 3-2.
Robert Thomas scored the decisive goal in the shootout and scored a goal in regulation to extend his point streak to 11 games as the St. Louis Blues beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2.
James Harden scored 50 points, his 24th career 50-point game and first with the Clippers, and Los Angeles beat the Detroit Pistons 123-115.
Anaheim goalie John Gibson left the Ducks' game against Vancouver on Wednesday night in the second period after Canucks winger Drew O'Connor crashed into him in the crease.
The Los Angeles Chargers released Joey Bosa on Wednesday, ending his nine-year tenure with the team.
Los Angeles Fire Department firefighters were honored on stage at the Oscars ceremony on Sunday, met with a standing ovation from some of Hollywood's biggest names.
"Anora" won big at the 2025 Oscars. Here's the full list of who won and was nominated for this year's Academy Awards.
"Sunday Morning" looks back on the brilliant career of Gene Hackman, and talks with Brad Dourif (Hackman's co-star in "Mississippi Burning") and Hollywood Reporter chief film critic David Rooney about a star who refused to be typecast.
Hollywood's biggest stars turned out for the 97th annual Academy Awards. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2025 Oscars.
Angie Stone, a member of the all-female hip hop trio The Sequence, was killed early Saturday in a car crash. She was 63.
Mike Rogers speaks with the hikers who had to brave the freezing temperatures for days after falling 800-feet while hiking in Riverside County over the weekend.
KCAL News launched a three hour of block of primetime news called "The Trombo" 35 years ago.
A woman looking to help the thousands of lives upended by the Los Angeles wildfires condemned stores looking to exploit the tragedy for some quick cash. Mike Rogers reports.
Lesley Marin reports from Corona, where authorities are still searching for the alleged arsonist who caught fire while he was torching a car earlier this week.
A Norwalk family is asking for help finding their minivan after someone stole it from their driveway. Gio Insignares reports.
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.
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.
