School lockdown drills have become common — experts say they could be better
Before the Columbine High School shooting, schools prepared for fires and natural disasters. After the 1999 massacre, states enacted lockdown and active shooter drills.
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.
The combination of powerful winds and potential power outages has many people living across the Inland Empire living on edge, especially after witnessing the sheer force of the two devastating wildfires that continue to burn in Los Angeles County to the north.
The Pasadena Teacher's Union estimates that 10% of their 870 members lost their homes in the fire, while another 10% were displaced, on top of a large number of substitute teachers and school staff members.
Thousands of people still remain under evacuation order from the Palisades Fire more than a week after the destructive inferno was first reported. While they're desperately waiting to return home, one woman has been hiding out after sneaking past patrols last week.
When the rapidly moving Eaton Fire erupted on Tuesday it forced tens of thousands of people to flee their homes in a moment's notice. One of those people had to leave behind their husband of more than six decades just hours after he passed.
The Nickerson Gardens neighborhood held a candlelight vigil to honor Rodney Nickerson, whose grandfather founded the largest public housing community in Los Angeles.
Extreme fire conditions remain in the Southern California region as high winds have prompted a "Particularly Dangerous Situation" red flag warning, weather officials say.
Wildfires continue to burn Monday while more strong winds and challenging weather conditions are forecasted for the coming days.
The combination of powerful winds and potential power outages has many people living across the Inland Empire living on edge, especially after witnessing the sheer force of the two devastating wildfires that continue to burn in Los Angeles County to the north.
The Pasadena Teacher's Union estimates that 10% of their 870 members lost their homes in the fire, while another 10% were displaced, on top of a large number of substitute teachers and school staff members.
Cal Fire said crews will continue reinforcing and maintaining the wildfire's containment lines as critical fire weather is here.
The Pasadena Teacher's Union estimates that 10% of their 870 members lost their homes in the fire, while another 10% were displaced, on top of a large number of substitute teachers and school staff members.
Thousands of people still remain under evacuation order from the Palisades Fire more than a week after the destructive inferno was first reported. While they're desperately waiting to return home, one woman has been hiding out after sneaking past patrols last week.
When the rapidly moving Eaton Fire erupted on Tuesday it forced tens of thousands of people to flee their homes in a moment's notice. One of those people had to leave behind their husband of more than six decades just hours after he passed.
The Nickerson Gardens neighborhood held a candlelight vigil to honor Rodney Nickerson, whose grandfather founded the largest public housing community in Los Angeles.
The program guaranteeing fire insurance coverage for homeowners turned down by traditional companies, known as the California FAIR Plan, could run out of money following the devastating destruction caused by the Palisades and Eaton fires.
Here is a list of some of the Southern California businesses offering support.
With yet another major Santa Ana wind event closing in on most of Southern California, local authorities are already taking steps to ensure a swift response to any emergencies that may arise.
Southern California Edison, one of the major electricity providers, could shut off power to more than 409,000 residents amid a major Santa Ana windstorm this week.
Irvine police arrested a middle school teacher after he allegedly sent lewd texts and tried to set up a meeting with a minor.
Officers arrived and found one man suffering from a deadly stab wound at the intersection of Sunflower Ave. and Bristol St.
The combination of powerful winds and potential power outages has many people living across the Inland Empire living on edge, especially after witnessing the sheer force of the two devastating wildfires that continue to burn in Los Angeles County to the north.
Evacuation warnings have been issued for parts of one neighborhood.
Here is a list of some of the Southern California businesses offering support.
With yet another major Santa Ana wind event closing in on most of Southern California, local authorities are already taking steps to ensure a swift response to any emergencies that may arise.
Southern California Edison, one of the major electricity providers, could shut off power to more than 409,000 residents amid a major Santa Ana windstorm this week.
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 that some schools marked entire classrooms present on days where there were actually numerous absences, which one teacher believes to be a district-wide issue.
Ross Palombo investigates possible attendance fraud, where marking students present when they're not actually in class, could be affecting an even larger amount of LAUSD schools than first thought.
Is your recycled Starbucks cup ending up where you expected? A KCAL News investigation says that it probably isn't. Ross Palombo takes a deeper look at the problem.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom called for an investigation into the loss of water pressure and unavailability of water from the reservoir during the fires in Los Angeles.
Aircraft battling fires raging through the Los Angeles area are dropping hundreds of thousands of gallons of hot-pink fire suppressant in a desperate effort to stop the flames.
The Academy is delaying announcing the nominees for this year's Oscars after it extended the voting period due to the Los Angeles wildfires.
Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 25 people. The Palisades and Eaton wildfires continue to burn out of control in Southern California.
In the wake of multiple wildfires that have torched tens of thousands of acres of Los Angeles County, local firefighters and first responders have received support from across the world.
Gov. Newsom expanded the special legislative session he called to defend the state's progressive policies against the incoming Trump administration to also address the state's wildfire crisis.
In the wake of multiple wildfires that have torched tens of thousands of acres of Los Angeles County, local firefighters and first responders have received support from across the world.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass awkwardly remained silent when she was questioned by a reporter at Los Angeles International Airport about the devastating fires.
The Los Angeles County fires are now raising concerns about what's next: Could there be another explosion in California home insurance policy costs?
President-elect Donald Trump blamed California Governor Gavin Newsom for the deadly wildfires devastating Los Angeles County this week — and the governor's office has fired back.
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 Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
But consumer advocates say the Food and Drug Administration's new guidance on lead limit in baby food doesn't go far enough.
The H5N1 bird flu virus has been found in samples of Monarch Raw Pet Food, and a cat that ate the food is confirmed to have been infected.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an emergency proclamation on Wednesday in response to growing concerns over bird flu cases in the state and across the country.
Cases now reported in eight states related to Yu Shang Food products sold online and at stores nationwide, officials say.
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.
Avid coin collectors jumped at the chance to get their hands on a rare "double eagle" gold coin at a Southern California auction house.
Former Colorado Buffalo and NFL linebacker and current Coloradan Chad Brown says his hometown in California, as well as his parents' home, were destroyed in the Eaton Fire, which continues to burn in the Los Angeles area.
The Los Angeles Rams are moving on to the divisional round of the playoffs after beating the Minnesota Vikings Monday night.
The NBA has postponed Saturday's home games for both the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers as part of the league's response to the wildfires that are ravaging Southern California.
For a preview of Monday's playoff matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams, Streaming Anchor Maria Lisignoli spoke with CBS Los Angeles Sports Anchor Darren Haynes.
The Minnesota Vikings' Monday night playoff matchup against the Rams has been moved to Arizona due to devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area.
The funds are earmarked for Altadena and Pasadena families that lost their homes in the Eaton Fire.
Ventimiglia, a 47-year-old father to be, is among the celebrities affected by the destructive blazes that broke out Tuesday morning.
The Oscar voting nomination process and nominations announcements have been pushed back by two days due to the wildfires raging across Los Angeles County.
The Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations canceled an in-person announcement planned for Wednesday morning due to devastating wildfires and winds in the Los Angeles area.
Peter Yarrow was a singer-songwriter and a social activist, but he was best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary.
The wind gusts will pick up a bit throughout the morning but should die down in most areas by the end of the day. The lack of rain has created extremely dry conditions. A cooling trend should develop heading into the weekend and next week.
Laurie Perez reports from Altadena, where fallout from the devastating Eaton Fire continues. Teacher's union leaders estimate that nearly 20% of the region's educators had their living situations impacted by the fire last week, which could create some short term and long term issues for the community.
Hunter Sowards reports from Nickerson Gardens, where community members gathered on Tuesday to hold a candlelight vigil and honor the memory of Rodney Nickerson, the grandson of the man who founded their housing complex decades ago. He died during the Eaton fire in Altadena last week.
Nicole Comstock reports from Fontana, where residents are living on edge as a powerful wind movement persists in the area, just a week after a Santa Ana wind event fueled two devastating fires just north in Los Angeles County.
The Fair Plan, managed by state officials, provides basic fire coverage in high-risk areas where traditional insurance companies won't. The reconstruction costs could empty the account and require private insurers to raise rates for everyone to replenish the funds. Jeff Nguyen 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.