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Before the Columbine High School shooting, schools prepared for fires and natural disasters. After the 1999 massacre, states enacted lockdown and active shooter drills.
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Before the Columbine High School shooting, schools prepared for fires and natural disasters. After the 1999 massacre, states enacted lockdown and active shooter drills.
The suspect was shot and killed by a responding officer who was at the mall on an unrelated call, police said.
The deceased victims were identified as Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D'Sean Perry, UVA President Jim Ryan said during a press conference.
Every year since 2013, the Corona Police Department conducts this federally-recognized joint training session called Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training — ALERRT or short. Rina Nakano reports.
Nicole Linton allegedly drove through a red light while going 90 mph and crashed into several cars. Six people died, including a pregnant mother.
After powerful winds and low humidity fueled the spread of the Mountain Fire, forecasters lifted a Red Flag warning over the area of the devastating Ventura County blaze Friday as weather conditions improve.
As the 12th president of the University, Dr. Carol Folt said in a statement, "it has been one of the greatest privileges of my life."
The grandma, who lives alone, told her family for months that she had been hearing noises from under her home. Her grandson said he thought it was probably an animal.
Police arrested a San Francisco man Thursday in connection with a series of shootings in the south University of California, Berkeley campus area in October.
Driven by powerful Santa Ana winds, the Mountain Fire in Ventura County forced more than 10,000 people to evacuate from their homes as it exploded by thousands of acres within hours, injuring people and destroying homes in its path.
Nicole Linton allegedly drove through a red light while going 90 mph and crashed into several cars. Six people died, including a pregnant mother.
After powerful winds and low humidity fueled the spread of the Mountain Fire, forecasters lifted a Red Flag warning over the area of the devastating Ventura County blaze Friday as weather conditions improve.
Alongside the presidential race, California voters in the Los Angeles area are deciding on a host of key contests in the 2024 election.
As the 12th president of the University, Dr. Carol Folt said in a statement, "it has been one of the greatest privileges of my life."
Nicole Linton allegedly drove through a red light while going 90 mph and crashed into several cars. Six people died, including a pregnant mother.
After powerful winds and low humidity fueled the spread of the Mountain Fire, forecasters lifted a Red Flag warning over the area of the devastating Ventura County blaze Friday as weather conditions improve.
As the 12th president of the University, Dr. Carol Folt said in a statement, "it has been one of the greatest privileges of my life."
The grandma, who lives alone, told her family for months that she had been hearing noises from under her home. Her grandson said he thought it was probably an animal.
Jim McDonnell has been appointed chief of the Los Angeles Police Department through an 11-2 vote by the city council Friday.
Air quality regulators issued an ash advisory for most of Southern California as crews try to contain Ventura County's Mountain Fire.
Kroger, the parent company of Ralphs, agreed to pay up to $122 to California to resolve allegations that it failed to adequately monitor opioids distributed by its pharmacies.
Over the weekend, Anaheim police officers arrested a 20-year-old man who allegedly ran over two spectators at a street takeover a few days ago.
Home security footage shows one of the burglars pushing a massive safe down the driveway of the family's home before it gets lifted into the trunk of a getaway vehicle.
A reckless street takeover in Anaheim nearly took two lives as the driver of a block Dodger spun donuts in the middle of the intersection of State College Boulevard and Orangewood Avenue before dawn.
Concerned about President-elect Donald Trump's campaign promises, community activists hold signs in support of migrants on the steps of San Bernardino City Hall.
Air quality regulators issued an ash advisory for most of Southern California as crews try to contain Ventura County's Mountain Fire.
The Riverside County man who allegedly killed his roommate and buried his body in their backyard pleaded not guilty to charges on Monday.
Park owners say that they're closing down after getting hit with a lawsuit over the girl's death in June. Lawyers for the family say that no such suit exists.
Kroger, the parent company of Ralphs, agreed to pay up to $122 to California to resolve allegations that it failed to adequately monitor opioids distributed by its pharmacies.
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 nominations for the 67th Grammy Awards have been announced, and the nominees include a long list of top music stars.
The FBI said it was aware of "the offensive and racist text messages sent to individuals around the country."
Fed Chair Jerome Powell responded with a one-word answer when asked if he'd step down if asked by President-elect Donald Trump.
Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election could boost economic growth and herald market-friendly policies, according to Wall Street.
Here's what to know about when President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in to office.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell responded with a one-word answer when asked if he'd step down if asked by President-elect Donald Trump.
Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Thursday that they were readying to "protect California values" against the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump.
Here's what to know about when President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in to office.
Former President Donald Trump prevailed in his third presidential bid — after four indictments, one conviction, two Democratic opponents and two assassination attempts.
From enthusiasm from Israel's leader to thinly veiled anxiety from some of America's oldest European allies, foreign reaction to Trump's election victory is rolling in fast.
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.
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.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
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.
Workers at seven CVS pharmacies in Southern California have gone on strike for better pay and health care and to protest what they say is bad-faith contract bargaining by the company.
Some of the lowest-paid health care workers in California will get a pay bump Wednesday under a state law gradually increasing their wages to at least $25 an hour.
Norman Powell scored 26 points and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 110-98 in Paul George's return to face his old team.
Ja Morant scored 20 points before leaving in the third quarter with a right hamstring injury and the Memphis Grizzlies used their 3-point shooting to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 131-114.
A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that right-hander Kyle Hendricks and the Los Angeles Angels have agreed to a $2.5 million, one-year contract.
Valenzuela's son and his former catcher Mike Scioscia were scheduled eulogists for the public funeral, which was being held at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels.
Brock Boeser, Danton Heinen and Kiefer Sherwood had a goal and an assist apiece, and Quinn Hughes recorded his 300th career assist in the Vancouver Canucks' 5-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks.
The nominations for the 67th Grammy Awards have been announced, and the nominees include a long list of top music stars.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
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."
The Dodgers' 7-6 victory over the Yankees in Game 5 for their eighth World Series title and second in five years averaged 18.6 million viewers on Fox, Fox Deportes and streaming, according to Nielsen.
A Los Angeles woman has filed a lawsuit alleging that Metro Boomin, a Grammy-nominated producer who has worked with some of the biggest names in hip-hop and R&B, raped her in 2016 and she became pregnant from the attack.
Natalie Kaye with the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation talks to KCAL's Rachel Kim about what's being done to raise awareness and the organization's large gala.
Michael Juliano, editor of Time Out Los Angeles, breaks down all the fun weekend events including ice skating in Santa Monica and the PST Art and Science Family Festival at the La Brea Tar Pits.
Tom Hanks and Robin Wright reunite for a new movie, it's never too early for a holiday pageant and it's still time for a good scare thanks to Hugh Grant in 'Heretic.' Movie critic Grae Drake gives her reviews of the latest films.
Jhoana Avalos explains how she and her two children were forced to leave with only their clothes on their backs as their home burned to the ground.
Bars serving cannabis cocktails are popping up, and an industry expert explains how the 2018 Farm Bill led the way.
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
