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Congressman Adam Schiff, of Burbank, has pushed to secure $5 million from the federal government for a system that could give people a few seconds to a minutes notice depending on how far you are from the epicenter.
A half-dozen states with backlogs for Medicaid enrollees, including California, were facing a federal deadline Monday to create plans for getting those low-income residents enrolled in health coverage.
The Golden State may not be able to count on the weather phenomenon known as "El Nino" to alleviate conditions behind some of the driest years on record.
Solitary confinement opponents have filed a lawsuit hoping to get state officials to release thousands of documents about the use of "isolated segregation" in California prisons.
The State Water Resources Control Board next week is scheduled to consider draft emergency regulations made public Tuesday. They are intended to put teeth into conservation efforts that so far have produced disappointing results.
If your lunch seems a little more expensive than it used to be, analysts say just blame it on the rain - or lack thereof.
California Gov. Jerry Brown has signed legislation replacing language in state law that defines marriage as "between a man and a woman."
Regulators are expected to consider statewide mandatory water conservation measures as the worst drought in recent memory grows more severe, according to a KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO report.
Nearly half of Californians say the state's first increase in the minimum wage in six years isn't enough and should be raised even further, according to a new Field Poll.
California seismologists are once again mapping fault lines after a lull of nearly two decades due to budget cuts.
Dozens of American flag-waving protesters Tuesday greeted detained undocumented immigrants as they began arriving at the U.S. Border Patrol Station in Murrieta.
University of California students in Los Angeles and statewide will be taking part in a new initiative that officials hope will eradicate hunger and improve nutrition at home and abroad.
Attorney General Kamala Harris, along with Southland leaders in the African-American community, joined hundreds to mark the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act.
State energy officials Friday warned the statewide drought and continued threat of wildfires could pose challenges to power supplies in coming weeks.
Authorities say "Operation Three's Company" targeted suspects who allegedly orchestrated 16 claims involving multiple insurance companies.
Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a bill creating a long-term plan to pay down California's $74 billion in unfunded teacher pension liabilities.
A public hearing on regulations involving the pending issuance of California driver's licenses to illegal immigrants was being held Tuesday in downtown Los Angeles.
Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a bill that will let counties continue sharing available jail cells as they try to avoid overcrowding or releasing inmates early.
And the snobbiest of the snobby live in Pasadena!
Gov. Jerry Brown has signed California's $108 billion budget for the coming fiscal year that pays down debt, builds a rainy day fund and provides additional money for schools and health care.
California's unemployment rate hit 7.6 percent in May, maintaining its steady decline past pre-recession levels, the state Employment Development Department reported on Friday.
These five alternative zoos offer a humane alternative to the normal zoo experience for the whole family.
The ongoing drought emergency in California has prompted new water conservation measures at the Getty Center and Villa.
This week one of Hollywood's most dashing men may have a new gig (hint: it's not in entertainment), a legend passes away, and hip-hop's biggest bad boy wants to redesign the Internet.
Newly crowned Miss USA Nia Sanchez has come under fire about her residency in Nevada.
Two law partners jumped into action to help those in need after several destructive fires broke out on Tuesday, offering free hotel rooms to people forced to evacuate from their homes.
Tens of thousands remain without power in Los Angeles County, a problem that may persist through the weekend.
Though the Palisades Fire continues to rage, currently estimated to have consumed nearly 20,000 acres, destroyed over 5,000 structures and caused at least two deaths, residents are beginning to return to their fire-stricken neighborhoods.
When tens of thousands of people were forced to leave their homes at a moment's notice when the Palisades Fire erupted on Tuesday, city streets became extremely congested with lines hundreds of cars deep trying to flee the area.
When the Palisades Fire erupted on Tuesday, rapidly growing to torch nearly 20,000 acres and destroy more than 5,000 structures, one family jumped into action to save their home.
Tens of thousands of people were forced to flee their homes as a brush fire in the Pacific Palisades grew to nearly 20,000 acres by Friday.
SkyCal flew over a portion of the Pacific Palisades on Thursday, offering an aerial look at some of the neighborhoods impacted by the Palisades Fire.
According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, five people have died in the blaze that has moved through Pasadena, Altadena, and the Angeles National Forest.
The Kenneth Fire sparked on Thursday afternoon in the West Hills area.
A wireless emergency evacuation alert was sent to residents across Los Angeles County. However, it was meant for people near the Kenneth Fire in Woodland Hills.
Two law partners jumped into action to help those in need after several destructive fires broke out on Tuesday, offering free hotel rooms to people forced to evacuate from their homes.
Tens of thousands remain without power in Los Angeles County, a problem that may persist through the weekend.
Though the Palisades Fire continues to rage, currently estimated to have consumed nearly 20,000 acres, destroyed over 5,000 structures and caused at least two deaths, residents are beginning to return to their fire-stricken neighborhoods.
When tens of thousands of people were forced to leave their homes at a moment's notice when the Palisades Fire erupted on Tuesday, city streets became extremely congested with lines hundreds of cars deep trying to flee the area.
When the Palisades Fire erupted on Tuesday, rapidly growing to torch nearly 20,000 acres and destroy more than 5,000 structures, one family jumped into action to save their home.
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.
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.
Investigators say that the main apparently lost control of his car while crossing lanes, eventually slamming into the sound wall and flipping his vehicle.
It happened at around 6:30 p.m. near the intersection of Collett Avenue and Stonewall Drive, according to the Riverside Police Department.
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.
Ventimiglia, a 47-year-old father to be, is among the celebrities affected by the destructive blazes that broke out Tuesday morning.
The Minnesota Vikings' Monday night playoff matchup against the Rams has been moved to Arizona due to devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area.
Hundreds of incarcerated firefighters are working to extinguish the massive blaze scorching Los Angeles.
About 1,600 policies for Pacific Palisades homeowners were dropped by State Farm in July, the state insurance office says.
As thousands of acres burn across Southern California, wildfire smoke is causing poor air quality in the region and beyond.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass awkwardly remained silent when she was questioned by a reporter overseas over the devastating fires back home.
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.
The governor said good planning in the last budget allowed the state to avoid a major shortfall this year.
President Biden is taking executive action to protect more than 625 million acres of the American ocean from offshore drilling, the White House announced.
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.
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 NBA announced it was postponing Thursday night's game between the LA Lakers and the Charlotte Hornets because of the devastating wildfires burning in Los Angeles County.
The NHL postponed the Los Angeles Kings' home game against the Calgary Flames on Wednesday with several massive wildfires still burning across the greater Los Angeles area.
Kawhi Leonard left the Los Angeles Clippers in Denver on Wednesday to be with his family in Los Angeles after they were evacuated from their Pacific Palisades home because of wildfires.
Anthony Edwards scored 28 of his 37 points in the second half and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a 19-point first-half deficit to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 108-106.
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.
Here is the full list of winners who took home awards at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
Winds will be decreasing on Friday, but a high fire danger remains. There is no rain in the forecast which will cause very dry conditions. The air quality continues to be unhealthy and hazardous in many areas of Southern California.
Alys Martinez speaks with the law partners who jumped into action to try and help victims of the destructive wildfires raging across Los Angeles County, taking to social media to offer hotel rooms to those forced to evacuate their homes.
Michele Gile reports from the scene of the Palisades Fire aftermath, where she speaks with some homeowners as they start returning to their fire-ravaged neighborhoods.
Gio Insignares reports from North Hollywood, just one of the many neighborhoods suffering through widespread power outages in the midst of destructive wildfires and powerful windstorms battering Los Angeles County.
Nicole Comstock reports from the Eaton Fire, where authorities are considering enacting a curfew as concerns over looting in areas impacted by devastating wildfires across Los Angeles County continue to mount.
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.
