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Some of California's brightest high school students are back in school after spending a month living on a college campus. KCAL's Rina Nakano shows us the Cosmos Program.
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Some of California's brightest high school students are back in school after spending a month living on a college campus. KCAL's Rina Nakano shows us the Cosmos Program.
Shop deals on laptops that'll save you hundreds on popular brands like Acer, Lenovo and Razer.
For a limited time, score the Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus CE graphing calculator for a great discount.
There are still great deals on every Apple AirPods model to be had during this final day of Amazon Prime Day 2024.
Here's a roundup of laptops that cost $1,000 or less, but that can easily handle your everyday computing tasks.
The best budget laptops of 2024 include powerful Chromebooks, ultralight HP notebooks and much more.
Start the new school year right with the perfect MacBook for you or your loved ones heading back to class.
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During Amazon Prime Day, start thinking about saving on popular back-to-school items for students with these deals.
At Santa Anita Park Tuesday morning, students lined up for school supplies, haircuts and even health screenings at the annual back-to-school backpack giveaway, organized by the Foothill Unity Center. Rick Montanez reports from Arcadia.
With the new school year around the corner, it's time to get back to making lunches for the kids. But before you make another PB&J or buy that Lunchable, check out what one local family has to share. Learn how to save money and make delicious fun healthy meals any kid would love. Jasmine Viel has more.
Every year, the South Los Angeles community group Mothers In Action runs a program to give away a thousand backpacks filled with school supplies for kids in underserved neighborhoods. Tina Patel reports.
As the first day of school approaches, it's time for back-to-school clothes shopping. We're seeing more teens enhance their wardrobes through "thrifting." Lesley Marin paid a visit to a local thrift shop and brought a popular TikTok thrifter along to show us the ropes.
Summer break is coming to an end and one thing that sometimes gets overlooked in the excitement is backpack safety. KCAL News reporter Joy Benedict explains what you need to know.
A new survey from CNET finds nearly half of back-to-school shoppers will be financing their purchases in some way this year. That's because the average household plans to spend nearly $900 this year. How can consumers save money, especially when buying electronics? CNET Senior Editor Nick Wolny joins KCAL News to discuss.
As Southland students prepare to return for a new school year, campuses are preparing and advising students and parents to prioritize safety at pickup and dropoff locations. Rick Montanez reports from Orange Grove Elementary School in Anaheim.
Bethany Braun-Silva, parenting expert shares back-to-school products from alarm clocks and lunch boxes to blankets and dorm room fragrance
Students are heading back to school. Dawn McCarthy shows you the must-haves.
Jessica Naziri with Techsesh.co shows us the latest gadgets that are perfect for students as they head back to school.
Dr. Sohrab Barkhordar, a Pediatrician at Kaiser Permanente Orange County shares some ways to get your kids ready, including adjusting sleep habits right now.
A look at gadgets to help out students from a laptop and phone to a sleep lamp and webcam.
Dr. Sohrab Barkhordar, pediatrician with Orange County Kaiser Permanente discusses sleep, sports, germs, and screen time
The bill, which would be enacted in the 2024-25 school year if signed by the governor, would require all children to attend one year of kindergarten before they can go to first grade.
Gavin Lux continued his resurgence with three RBIs, Teoscar Hernandez hit a home run and the Los Angeles Dodgers got past standout rookie Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 on Saturday night.
The strike on Wadi al-Kfour in Nabatieh province is among the deadliest in Lebanon since the Hezbollah militant group and Israeli military started trading strikes on Oct. 8.
The victim, only identified as a 48-year-old homeless man, was struck by an SUV on Aug. 3 at around 9:30 p.m., police said.
The incident happened early Friday morning in the 1300 block of W. Mission Boulevard, according to police.
Police released footage of the crash on Friday, which shows the moments that the woman hurtles onto the street after being hit by the car on Van Nuys Boulevard.
The strike on Wadi al-Kfour in Nabatieh province is among the deadliest in Lebanon since the Hezbollah militant group and Israeli military started trading strikes on Oct. 8.
The victim, only identified as a 48-year-old homeless man, was struck by an SUV on Aug. 3 at around 9:30 p.m., police said.
Comedian Perry Kurtz who was enjoying his Thursday evening routine of comedy and karaoke, was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver while crossing a street.
The incident happened early Friday morning in the 1300 block of W. Mission Boulevard, according to police.
The former "General Hospital," 37, star was fatally shot in May in downtown Los Angeles. He had just finished his bartending shift and was walking to his car.
The victim, only identified as a 48-year-old homeless man, was struck by an SUV on Aug. 3 at around 9:30 p.m., police said.
Police released footage of the crash on Friday, which shows the moments that the woman hurtles onto the street after being hit by the car on Van Nuys Boulevard.
Family members say that the victim suffered a head injury when he was attacked in Koreatown in late July.
The California Highway Patrol is in pursuit of a suspect wanted for tinted windows that are too dark.
Investigators say that the man stopped his car and ran from the scene of the crash on foot late Friday evening.
A criminal investigation led detectives to what authorities describe as a "clandestine drug lab" in Fountain Valley, where they discovered hundreds of thousands of pills and equipment for manufacturing drugs, according to police.
Seismologists said Southern California is experiencing increased earthquake activity a day after a 4.4-magnitude earthquake shook homes across LA.
Anthony Palos was last seen driving a white 2016 Toyota Camry away from Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.
Orange County schools Irvine Valley College in Irvine and Saddleback College in Mission Viejo were ranked No. 6 and No. 14, respectively, while Riverside County's Moreno Valley College came in at No. 12.
Police say the teen was rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition after the violent crash in Santa Ana late Monday evening.
The incident happened early Friday morning in the 1300 block of W. Mission Boulevard, according to police.
The southbound 71 Freeway in Chino and Chino Hills will be closed for the entire weekend starting Friday night.
The crash left an 8-year-old boy dead and three of his siblings with serious injuries as they were on their way to school early May 16 in Riverside.
The Riverside County Sheriff's Office launched an investigation into the fires.
The officer tasered the clerk before beating him with a baton 16 times. His attorney said the cop broke bones in both of his legs.
KCAL News investigates connection between Beverly Hills armed robbery and gun belonging to notorious police killer Christopher Dorner.
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.
The Biden administration announced in April a new rule that expands Title IX's protections to LGBTQ students.
Ten U.S. service members were injured in a training incident involving two helicopters at Naval Air Station Fallon, police in Reno, Nevada, said.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
Oarfish have a reputation as harbingers of disasters — and this one was spotted just two days before a 4.4 quake rattled Los Angeles.
Vice President Kamala Harris and her advisers have not responded to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. with an offer to meet or shown interest in the proposal, according to one source.
The Biden administration announced in April a new rule that expands Title IX's protections to LGBTQ students.
Newsom signed a package of bills Friday targeting organized retail theft and other property crimes that will include stricter punishments for repeat offenders.
In North Carolina, Harris took note of falling inflation but added, "Still, we know that many Americans don't yet feel that progress in their daily lives."
California lawmakers are trying again to give public school teachers paid family leave. Critics worry it could come at the actual expense of students.
Vice President Kamala Harris and her advisers have not responded to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. with an offer to meet or shown interest in the proposal, according to one source.
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.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
Drugmaker Lykos Therapeutics had asked the FDA to approve its MDMA capsules as part of a therapy regimen for treating PTSD. It says another study will take "several years."
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
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.
Chevron Corporation announced Friday it would relocate its headquarters from San Ramon to Houston, Texas before the end of the year.
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.
Gavin Lux continued his resurgence with three RBIs, Teoscar Hernandez hit a home run and the Los Angeles Dodgers got past standout rookie Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 on Saturday night.
Mickey Moniak hit a go-ahead double in the sixth inning, Logan O'Hoppe snapped an 0-for-29 slump with a tying homer in the fourth and the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves to stop their three-game losing streak.
Mookie Betts and Kevin Kiermaier homered in a five-run sixth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers came back to beat the skidding St. Louis Cardinals 7-6.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow has been placed on the 15-day injured list with right elbow tendinitis.
Marco Reus is heading to Major League Soccer after a lengthy career in his native Germany.
The public's thirst for true-crime cases is likely behind the fascination with the 2002 murder of pregnant Laci Peterson and the 2004 conviction of her adulterous husband Scott, which are featured in two new documentary series.
Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft, died at 94 on Wednesday, her representatives confirmed.
At Monday's ceremony, Vince Vaughn was joined by his wife and children, his parents and other family members and said he was "Very grateful to be included in this."
According to park officials, the size of the Avengers Campus at Disneyland will double with two brand new attractions, Tiana's Bayou Adventure is set to finally debut and a new "Coco" ride will hit Disney California Adventure.
"F-1 Trillion," the new album from one of the biggest pop stars in the world, features Post Malone's duets with some of the biggest names in country, including Luke Combs, Blake Shelton, Morgan Wallen and Dolly Parton.
Warmer weather will be upon us this weekend even as Saturday starts off foggy and cloudy across much of the Southland. Triple-digit temperatures are expected to return to some inland areas while most of the region will see highs in the 80s with slightly cooler conditions along the coast.
Going back to school can be stressful for kids, from navigating social fears and anxieties to getting back into the grind of academic coursework and responsibilities. Dr. Sabrina Renteria, a board-certified child psychiatrist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, explains what parents can do to help.
Inside the equipment room for the Los Angeles Chargers, we got an up-close look at all the work that goes into getting helmets, footballs and all of the team's equipment ready for Game Day. The Chargers' second preseason game, against cross-town rival LA Rams, kicks off at 4:05 p.m. PST Saturday, Aug. 17.
Two smash-and-grab robberies hit 7-Eleven stores in the Hollywood area Friday night in the latest string of such heists. The crimes come just as Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation cracking down on retail thefts across California. Kara Finnstrom reports.
Perry Kurtz, a beloved 73-year-old comedian, was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Tarzana. The suspected driver is now in custody. Kurtz was a cherished member of the local San Fernando Valley comedy community, according to those who knew him, with TV appearances and gigs alongside stars like Robin Williams under his belt.
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.