South Bay Man Says Flying Confederate Flag Is About Honoring 'All Americans' Who Died In Civil War, Not Racism
Civil War expert Joe Ryan flies the Confederate flag of the Army of Northern Virginia about four times a year.
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Civil War expert Joe Ryan flies the Confederate flag of the Army of Northern Virginia about four times a year.
"It makes me feel uncomfortable, makes me feel like I'm not wanted here and that's not how we should feel at school," said Myles Murrell.
"I was extremely offended, I can't believe they think that's okay or that it's a holiday joke," said one woman.
The blows were caught on grainy cellphone video.
The vice president of the Chino Valley Unified School Board is under fire as the result of a 10-minute rant at a board meeting, covering everything from marriage equality to the confederate flag.
Lynyrd Skynyrd began phasing use of the Confederate flag a few years ago. Another Southern band, the Drive-By Truckers, agrees. "It's well past time for all the Southern states to move on."
Apple has begun removing games from its online app store that feature the Confederate flag.
"It's like we're glorifying someone who wanted to keep your grandparents in bondage," said one parent.
Inside Big John's Surplus in Riverside you'll find all types of flags for sale, including the Confederate flag.
A banner promoting the play "Romeo & Juliet" has been taken down after some parents of students at Westlake High School shared concerns over the use of a Confederate flag.
California state government departments will be prohibited from selling or displaying items with an image of the Confederate flag under a bill that passed the Assembly on Monday.
The ban would apply to property owned or operated by the state.
Rolling Loud is returning to the Hollywood Park in Inglewood featuring artists including Peso Pluma, ASAP Rocky, BLXST and Playboi Carti.
Family members of the late Corey Pickett joined detectives at a Friday news conference as they asked for the public's to help solve the 2019 murder.
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara announced Friday he has "provisionally" approved State Farm's rate hike of 22% as the company reports dealing with financial struggles stemming from the Los Angeles wildfires.
Family members of Linda Becerra Moran, a trans woman who was shot and killed by Los Angeles police officers, have filed a lawsuit against the city.
Sandy Steers, Executive Director of Friends of Big Bear Valley acknowledged early Friday that the nest view is obstructed by snow, but to "please hold positive thoughts as we wait to be updated by nature."
Rolling Loud is returning to the Hollywood Park in Inglewood featuring artists including Peso Pluma, ASAP Rocky, BLXST and Playboi Carti.
Family members of the late Corey Pickett joined detectives at a Friday news conference as they asked for the public's to help solve the 2019 murder.
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara announced Friday he has "provisionally" approved State Farm's rate hike of 22% as the company reports dealing with financial struggles stemming from the Los Angeles wildfires.
Family members of Linda Becerra Moran, a trans woman who was shot and killed by Los Angeles police officers, have filed a lawsuit against the city.
Sandy Steers, Executive Director of Friends of Big Bear Valley acknowledged early Friday that the nest view is obstructed by snow, but to "please hold positive thoughts as we wait to be updated by nature."
Rolling Loud is returning to the Hollywood Park in Inglewood featuring artists including Peso Pluma, ASAP Rocky, BLXST and Playboi Carti.
Family members of the late Corey Pickett joined detectives at a Friday news conference as they asked for the public's to help solve the 2019 murder.
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara announced Friday he has "provisionally" approved State Farm's rate hike of 22% as the company reports dealing with financial struggles stemming from the Los Angeles wildfires.
Family members of Linda Becerra Moran, a trans woman who was shot and killed by Los Angeles police officers, have filed a lawsuit against the city.
Sandy Steers, Executive Director of Friends of Big Bear Valley acknowledged early Friday that the nest view is obstructed by snow, but to "please hold positive thoughts as we wait to be updated by nature."
A person was rescued from their vehicle, trapped in rushing water at Trabuco Creek and Rosenbaum roads in San Juan Capistrano.
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.
A viral video showing two middle schoolers fighting in the midst of class at Jehue Middle School in Colton has prompted outrage from parents as they learn that the ordeal happened while a teacher failed to intervene.
Police say that they believe the headstone was stolen from either Murrieta or Temecula.
A caller told deputies that they were going to "shoot up" the hospital and that they had a bomb, which was determined to be a hoax after an hours-long investigation on Wednesday.
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.
It happened at around 5:10 p.m. on Tuesday at Canyon Springs High School, located in the 23000 block of Cougar Canyon Drive, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.
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.
Gene Hackman's estate is seeking to block the release of autopsy and investigative reports related to the recent deaths of Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa.
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.
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.
Quinton Byfield had a goal for the fifth consecutive game, Darcy Kuemper made 21 saves, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Washington Capitals 3-0.
Trey Kaufman-Renn matched a career high with 30 points, including the go-ahead free throws with 28 seconds left, and No. 20 Purdue scored the final five points to beat Southern California 76-71 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament.
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 24 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists as the Milwaukee Bucks snapped a three-game skid with a 126-106 victory over the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday.
Dylan Guenther broke a tie on a power play at 7:03 of the third period and the Utah Hockey Club beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Desmond Claude scored 28 points, including 10 in the overtime periods, and USC defeated Rutgers 97-89 in double overtime to advance to the second round of the Big Ten Tournament.
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.
Sandy Steers, Executive Director of Friends of Big Bear Valley said Friday morning that the nest view is obstructed by snow, saying all there is to do is watch and wait.
TikToker Halle Burns discusses her new vegan cookbook, “Call Me Vegan: Easy Plant-Based Recipes for Every Craving,” that includes easy recipes. She started making vegan dishes in her dorm room in college and from there grew her platform.
Guillermo Ortiz, Natural Resources Defense Council, discusses the Environmental Protection Agency’s 31 regulatory rollbacks as part of cost-cutting efforts.
Dodger-mania is in full swing in Tokyo. The Los Angeles Dodgers are getting ready for their season opener against the Chicago Cubs in Japan. KCAL Sports reporter Darren Haynes has been reporting from Tokyo, giving the latest updates.
Another storm system is slowly making its way int the Central Coast and eventually it’ll make it to Southern California. There’s a chance of scattered showers throughout the day before a warming trend develops over the weekend.
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.
