Magic Johnson among 19 to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Democratic philanthropist George Soros and actor-director Denzel Washington were awarded the nation's highest civilian honor.
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Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Democratic philanthropist George Soros and actor-director Denzel Washington were awarded the nation's highest civilian honor.
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones owes $1.5 billion for his false claims that the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a hoax.
The Nobel Peace Prize winner was chosen by a panel of experts from a list of just over 350 nominations.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta is investigating whether a local school district infringed on students' civil rights by adopting a policy that requires teachers to notify parents if their child identifies as transgender or wants to use a name or pronoun different from what's on their birth certificate.
A PGA Tour executive has told Congress that Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund agreed to invest more than $1 billion in a new commercial entity controlled by the tour.
Lawyers say California will pay a $24 million civil rights settlement to the family of a man who died in police custody after screaming "I can't breathe.".
The nine-member committee gave final approval at a meeting in Oakland to a hefty list of proposals that now go to state lawmakers to consider for reparations legislation.
President Joe Biden will travel to Alabama on Sunday to mark the 58th anniversary of a landmark event of the civil rights movement.
The U.S. Soccer Federation briefly displayed Iran's national flag on social media without the emblem of the Islamic Republic.
The state's high court on Wednesday put a lower court ruling on hold that had overturned the ban on abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy.
The church said in a statement that it would still continue to consider same-sex relationships to be against God's commandments.
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and his company have been ordered to pay an extra $473 million to families and an FBI agent for calling the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting a hoax.
Rights groups say forces "attacked" a top Tehran university, leading to clashes as weeks of anti-government unrest escalates and the ayatollah blames the U.S. and Israel.
A small but influential court in Delaware could make it harder for the Tesla founder to wriggle out of $44 billion deal.
The attorneys claim that the city targeted people of color via a task force dubbed "Operation Safe Street and Rodeo Drive Task Force."
The House passed a bill on Thursday known as the Equality Act, which would enshrine legal protections for LGBTQ Americans by amending existing civil rights laws to prevent businesses and institutions from discriminating against people based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
New legislation requires the DMV to remind California drivers of their rights, including how to file a complaint against a peace officer.
The celebration honoring the Brotherhood Crusade was held in Exposition Park, not far from the LA riots happened in 1965.
Dr. King's message of freedom, equality and non-violence lives on.
Rep. John Lewis, a leader of the civil rights movement, called Trump's visit to the new Mississippi Civil Rights Museum an insult.
As Trump gazed at an exhibit on Freedom Riders at the new Museum of Mississippi History and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, demonstrators near the site held up signs that said "Make America Civil Again" and "Lock Him Up."
LA golfers celebrated the honoring of golfing pioneer Charlie Sifford, who had a street officially renamed after him on Sunday.
Federal prosecutors and Los Angeles County have reached a settlement designed to resolve two federal civil rights investigations into conditions in the county jail system, authorities announced Wednesday.
Jackie Robinson Day was celebrated even in space this year.
Hundreds of protestors took to the streets in South Los Angeles on Saturday as part of the 'Rally For Justice' protest against police brutality.
Firefighters responded around 6 a.m. to Soboba Road and Chabela Drive, where the vehicles were nearly completely covered in mud.
The Senate plans to take up a House-passed bill to fund the government through September beginning on Friday, which needs the support of Democrats to move forward.
The suit from 20 states and the District of Columbia comes two days after the federal agency fired more than 1,300 employees.
An EF0 tornado touched down in Los Angeles County early Thursday morning, causing damage to a Pico Rivera neighborhood, the National Weather Service said.
A flood watch remains in effect Thursday for parts of Southern California as the region experiences rainfall and flooding conditions.
An EF0 tornado touched down in Los Angeles County early Thursday morning, causing damage to a Pico Rivera neighborhood, the National Weather Service said.
Firefighters responded around 6 a.m. to Soboba Road and Chabela Drive, where the vehicles were nearly completely covered in mud.
A total lunar eclipse will make the moon appear red across the Western Hemisphere during the "Blood Worm Moon" this week.
The Senate plans to take up a House-passed bill to fund the government through September beginning on Friday, which needs the support of Democrats to move forward.
The suit from 20 states and the District of Columbia comes two days after the federal agency fired more than 1,300 employees.
Firefighters responded around 6 a.m. to Soboba Road and Chabela Drive, where the vehicles were nearly completely covered in mud.
An EF0 tornado touched down in Los Angeles County early Thursday morning, causing damage to a Pico Rivera neighborhood, the National Weather Service said.
A flood watch remains in effect Thursday for parts of Southern California as the region experiences rainfall and flooding conditions.
Students and their families will have to pay nearly $100,000 to attend USC next year, according to the university.
In Sierra Madre, residents were building wooden walls outside their yards and packing up their cars to leave Wednesday as they braced for possible mudslides with this week's storm — facing mandatory evacuations that will extend into Thursday.
Orange County issued evacuation orders to residents living in the canyons near the Airport Fire burn scar.
With the deportation of undocumented immigrants underway, Orange County leaders have passed a resolution to keep families together.
The man was arrested following a brief police chase in Anaheim.
Santa Ana police released body camera footage from the pursuit that ended on the Newport Beach Pier.
Itching to go on a museum trip? Saturday may be the perfect time to get a fix of the wide range of art, cultural heritage and history scattered around Southern California.
San Bernardino County deputies have allowed Loma Linda children's hospital staff to return to the facility after finding no active threat inside Wednesday night.
Verm Miller, once accused of trying to assassinate President Trump at a Coachella rally, filed a $100 million lawsuit against Riverside County and the Sheriff's Department for slander and libel.
The chase began on Monday morning when police were searching for the man involved in an alleged domestic assault over the weekend.
Santa Ana police released body camera footage from the pursuit that ended on the Newport Beach Pier.
The chase began near Cabazon at around 9:15 a.m. on Sunday, at which point deputies were called for reports of a carjacking and kidnapping that had happened.
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.
A KCAL News investigation has found that there are possibly hundreds of fire hydrants across the Los Angeles area that need maintenance or repair. Ross Palombo reports.
The Senate plans to take up a House-passed bill to fund the government through September beginning on Friday, which needs the support of Democrats to move forward.
The suit from 20 states and the District of Columbia comes two days after the federal agency fired more than 1,300 employees.
A total lunar eclipse will make the moon appear red across the Western Hemisphere during the "Blood Worm Moon" this week.
The Department of Education said staff affected by the job cuts would be placed on leave starting Friday, March 21.
A hurricane modeling specialist fired from the National Weather Service said progress on forecast accuracy may "go backwards" if job cuts continue.
The Senate plans to take up a House-passed bill to fund the government through September beginning on Friday, which needs the support of Democrats to move forward.
The suit from 20 states and the District of Columbia comes two days after the federal agency fired more than 1,300 employees.
The Department of Education said staff affected by the job cuts would be placed on leave starting Friday, March 21.
There has been quite a bit of tariff whiplash on Tuesday between the U.S. and Canada.
The House narrowly approved a stopgap measure Tuesday to keep the government funded through September.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Noah Clowney scored 19 points and the Brooklyn Nets beat visiting Los Angeles Lakers 111-108 on Monday night.
Harris has reportedly agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $9.25 million with the Chargers.
Cornerback Donte Jackson and the Los Angeles Chargers have agreed on a two-year, $13 million deal, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.
Jimmy Garoppolo is staying with the Los Angeles Rams to back up Matthew Stafford, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Monday.
Khalil Mack will remain with the Los Angeles Chargers after agreeing to a one-year deal on Monday.
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.
Los Angeles Fire Department firefighters were honored on stage at the Oscars ceremony on Sunday, met with a standing ovation from some of Hollywood's biggest names.
"Anora" won big at the 2025 Oscars. Here's the full list of who won and was nominated for this year's Academy Awards.
"Sunday Morning" looks back on the brilliant career of Gene Hackman, and talks with Brad Dourif (Hackman's co-star in "Mississippi Burning") and Hollywood Reporter chief film critic David Rooney about a star who refused to be typecast.
Psychologist Gregory Leskin discusses trauma children may experience from the wildfires, the loss and delayed emotions.
Dr. Karl Kwok, gastroenterologist, discusses symptoms of colorectal cancer, survival rates and treatment.
The mountain areas received several inches of snow overnight as a storm entered the Southern California region. Drivers are being urged to travel with caution as the roads may be slippery.
Parts of Pacific Coat Highway near the Palisades Fire burn scar area is closed for storm conditions. Officials are only allowing emergency vehicles to pass through parts of the road.
Entire neighborhoods in Sierra Madre were told to evacuate ahead of a strong storm. Officials warned about potential mudslides and debris flows that could create dangerous conditions.
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.
