Lawmakers demanding answers about Caltrans denied damage claims
In response to a CBS News California Investigation, California lawmakers are demanding answers from Caltrans and considering legislation to fix Caltrans' damage claim process.
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In response to a CBS News California Investigation, California lawmakers are demanding answers from Caltrans and considering legislation to fix Caltrans' damage claim process.
A CBS News California investigation finds Caltrans only approved 1 out of every 25 damage claims from potholes and debris in the first half of 2023.
Caltrans is denying more freeway damage claims, approving fewer than 10% over the last five and a half years. How many have they approved in your county and which highways are the worst?
Deputies from more than 20 Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department stations are boycotting the annual Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay to show support for a fellow deputy convicted of excessive force.
Mayor Karen Bass was traveling in Ghana when the Palisades Fire erupted on Jan. 7.
The new platform offers 96 different service requests, including 15 new and 25 consolidated service request types.
An Irvine man was arrested after a boy died from what detectives believe was a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said Friday.
Around 4:10 a.m., deputies arrived at the Niguel Road and Ritz Pointe Drive complex after a call came in about a woman screaming at the site.
Deputies from more than 20 Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department stations are boycotting the annual Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay to show support for a fellow deputy convicted of excessive force.
Mayor Karen Bass was traveling in Ghana when the Palisades Fire erupted on Jan. 7.
The new platform offers 96 different service requests, including 15 new and 25 consolidated service request types.
An Irvine man was arrested after a boy died from what detectives believe was a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said Friday.
Around 4:10 a.m., deputies arrived at the Niguel Road and Ritz Pointe Drive complex after a call came in about a woman screaming at the site.
Deputies from more than 20 Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department stations are boycotting the annual Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay to show support for a fellow deputy convicted of excessive force.
Mayor Karen Bass was traveling in Ghana when the Palisades Fire erupted on Jan. 7.
The new platform offers 96 different service requests, including 15 new and 25 consolidated service request types.
An Irvine man was arrested after a boy died from what detectives believe was a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said Friday.
Around 4:10 a.m., deputies arrived at the Niguel Road and Ritz Pointe Drive complex after a call came in about a woman screaming at the site.
Around 4:10 a.m., deputies arrived at the Niguel Road and Ritz Pointe Drive complex after a call came in about a woman screaming at the site.
The group Protect HB filed the lawsuit claiming that the Huntington Beach City Council members deliberately misled the public.
A state senator from Southern California introduced a bill to allow prosecutors to charge people who make "swatting" calls against schools, hospitals and houses of worship.
The pet was recovered after police asked for the public's help tracking down the feline. The cat was unharmed, but the suspect remains at large.
Santa Ana Unified said that the Orange County School of the Arts owes $19 million.
Riverside County prosecutors charged a Lake Elsinore Unified School District employee with child sexual abuse and possession of child sexual assault material.
A state senator from Southern California introduced a bill to allow prosecutors to charge people who make "swatting" calls against schools, hospitals and houses of worship.
Two people were killed, 35 structures were destroyed and more than 28,000 acres burned in 2022 when the Fairview Fire erupted in Hemet.
The shooting happened at around 8:15 a.m. on March 16 while two drivers were involved in a dispute over a lane change, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Two officers can be seen as they take the teen down inside of Galleria at Tyler Mall on Sunday before placing him into handcuffs.
An investigation has found that hundreds of fire hydrants spanning throughout Los Angeles may be in need of repair despite being flagged by firefighters for maintenance as far back as a year ago. Ross Palombo reports.
A KCAL News investigation has found a troubling connection between the county's homeless population and a growing amount of fire-related incidents in recent years.
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.
It's a new season but the Los Angeles Dodgers are still celebrating their 2024 World Series championship.
Mega Millions will roll out several changes next month, including new ticket prices, jackpots and an increase in the odds of winning, the game announced.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy will cut 3,500 jobs from the Food and Drug Administration and 2,400 from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Starting today, the Social Security Administration will again take 100% of a beneficiary's check to recoup overpayments. Here's what to know.
23andMe, which helped popularize ancestry tracing through genetic testing, filed for bankruptcy protection and will seek a sale.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy will cut 3,500 jobs from the Food and Drug Administration and 2,400 from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A proposal brought on by Northern California lawmaker is seeking to improve the process of cleaning up abandoned shopping carts in the state, which are often a source of blight on streets and waterways.
President Trump has taken aim at the Department of Education, but shutting down the department entirely would require an act of Congress.
The University of California announced that it would implement a hiring freeze and other cost-saving measures throughout the 10-campus system, amid potential cuts to funding.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a warning Tuesday following reports of people impersonating Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents along with other scams targeting immigrants.
A proposal brought on by Northern California lawmaker is seeking to improve the process of cleaning up abandoned shopping carts in the state, which are often a source of blight on streets and waterways.
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.
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.
The iconic Sundance Film Festival will be moving from Park City, Utah to Boulder, Colorado, starting in 2027, the festival and the Colorado Governor's Office announced on Thursday.
A proposal brought on by Northern California lawmaker is seeking to improve the process of cleaning up abandoned shopping carts in the state, which are often a source of blight on streets and waterways.
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.
It's a new season but the Los Angeles Dodgers are still celebrating their 2024 World Series championship.
Leo Carlsson scored twice, Jackson LaCombe had a goal and an assist and the Anaheim Ducks beat Boston 6-2, extending the Bruins winless streak to seven games.
First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN.
LeBron James had a buzzer-beating tip-in to cap a 10-point fourth quarter, Luka Doncic scored 34 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Indiana Pacers 120-119 on Wednesday night.
The Clippers prevented the Knicks from clinching a playoff berth with a 126-113 victory Wednesday night.
The iconic Sundance Film Festival will be moving from Park City, Utah to Boulder, Colorado, starting in 2027, the festival and the Colorado Governor's Office announced on Thursday.
Gal Gadot, who starred in "Wonder Woman" and "Fast and Furious" movies, was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, but not before the ceremony was briefly disrupted by dueling protests over the war in the Middle East.
Carl Erik Rinsch, known for directing the film "47 Ronin," is charged with wire fraud and money laundering for allegedly spending millions meant to fund a Netflix sci-fi series.
D'Wayne Wiggins, Oakland musician and a founding member of the soul/R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné! died Friday morning at age 64, the group announced on its Instagram page.
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home last week in a gated community in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Deputies from over 20 Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department stations are boycotting the annual Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay to show support for a fellow deputy facing up to 10 years in prison for using excessive force.
The Original Pantry workers make pancakes in the street to raise money and bring awareness to the fight for their jobs and the restaurant's reopening.
Karl Brauer, iSeeCars, looks at potential tariff impacts on car prices and how consumers can get the best deal possible when shopping for a car now or in the near future.
Just after 4 a.m., deputies respond to reports of a woman screaming at a condominium complex, and deputies said there was a confrontation with someone at the Dana Point site. Shots were fired and a person was transported to a hospital.
Annelisa Moe, Heal the Bay associate director of science and policy, discussed January’s findings about heavy metals in ocean water. The researchers found that the heavy metals detected are not immediately harmful to human health.
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.
