LA's $75K Contribution To Block Party Doubling As Villaraigosa Farewell Bash Draws Criticism
A cultural heritage celebration at Grand Park doubled as Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's farewell bash, which prompted criticism over the cost of the event.
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A cultural heritage celebration at Grand Park doubled as Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's farewell bash, which prompted criticism over the cost of the event.
Outgoing Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa signed off on his final city budget Tuesday.
One major issue on mayor-elect Eric Garcetti's agenda is a controversial runway project at Los Angeles International Airport.
Mayor-elect Eric Garcetti Monday attended a Memorial Day event in the heart of East Los Angeles.
Antonio Villaraigosa this weekend is making one last trip to China as mayor of Los Angeles.
City Councilman Eric Garcetti defeated current City Controller in the race to become the next mayor of Los Angeles.
The race for the mayor of Los Angeles will be a close one, according to early returns from the city clerk's office.
Eric Garcetti and Wendy Greuel did some last-minute campaigning around Los Angeles one day before Tuesday's runoff election for mayor.
As the mayoral race draws near, both campaigns are heavily courting the Latino voter with Spanish-speaking TV ads.
Villaraigosa weighed in on the campaign to replace him at a press conference Thursday.
Los Angeles mayoral candidates Eric Garcetti and Wendy Greuel clashed over a long list of issues at their last televised debate on KCAL9.
For all their squabbling over fealty to union bosses and ethical lapses real or perceived, the two candidates who could succeed Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa agree on this: City Hall is in trouble.
The race for the next Mayor of Los Angeles is heating up less than two weeks before voters head to the polls.
Watch KCAL9 Monday, May 13, at 7 p.m. for a mayoral debate hosted by political reporter Dave Bryan.
Voters have less than two weeks to decide who to elect as the next mayor of L.A., but some of Hollywood's heavyweights have already voted with their pocketbooks.
They key issue, as the mayoral runoff election approaches, may turn out to be the tremendous figures earned by the Department of Water and Power in the midst of hard economic times.
With the runoff election for Mayor of the city of Los Angeles about two weeks away, residents were urged to register to vote ahead of a Monday deadline.
Former Los Angeles Republican mayoral candidate Kevin James is fighting back against an attack ad released by Wendy Greuel in an unconventional way.
Los Angeles mayoral candidates Eric Garcetti and Wendy Greuel continued to turn up the heat for their campaigns in another chippy debate on Monday.
Scheduling conflicts turned what was supposed to be a debate between LA mayoral candidates Wendy Greuel and Eric Garcetti into separate interviews that touched on the topic of a tunnel under the Sepulveda pass.
As the runoff election for the next mayor of Los Angeles heats up, candidates Eric Garcetti and Wendy Greuel faced off in a debate.
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is not going away quietly.
Republican attorney and former mayoral candidate Kevin James announced Tuesday that he has decided to back Councilman Eric Garcetti's campaign for mayor.
The California Highway Patrol tracked a Kia Sportage after the driver failed to stop for officers.
A vegetation fire on a hillside between Jurupa Valley and Fontana forced evacuation warnings Thursday night.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has released a new plan to protect the state's iconic Joshua trees, which are imperiled by wildfires, human development and climate change.
Firefighters in Orange County took one person to the hospital after a traffic collision and police shooting near the 57 Freeway in Brea.
Nancy Katlhoff didn't expect traffic cones and signs reading "Road Closed" when she made a special delivery to her neighbor Cornee Gerrard.
The California Highway Patrol tracked a Kia Sportage after the driver failed to stop for officers.
A vegetation fire on a hillside between Jurupa Valley and Fontana forced evacuation warnings Thursday night.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has released a new plan to protect the state's iconic Joshua trees, which are imperiled by wildfires, human development and climate change.
Firefighters in Orange County took one person to the hospital after a traffic collision and police shooting near the 57 Freeway in Brea.
Nancy Katlhoff didn't expect traffic cones and signs reading "Road Closed" when she made a special delivery to her neighbor Cornee Gerrard.
The California Highway Patrol tracked a Kia Sportage after the driver failed to stop for officers.
Nancy Katlhoff didn't expect traffic cones and signs reading "Road Closed" when she made a special delivery to her neighbor Cornee Gerrard.
The stage is set and the smiles are certain as a Hollywood Thanksgiving tradition brings a little laughter for those who need it most.
The crash happened at in the 14000 block of W. Terra Bella Street, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
A Los Angeles woman who got called into work on her day off left as a millionaire that same day, all thanks to a lucky lottery scratcher ticket.
Firefighters in Orange County took one person to the hospital after a traffic collision and police shooting near the 57 Freeway in Brea.
A staple of Thanksgiving celebrations in Orange County will not happen for the first time in nearly 40 years, as owners of the beloved La Casa Garcia restaurant made a tough decision to temporarily suspend the event that has fed thousands.
No one was seriously injured.
The historic fountain at the center of a roundabout in Orange was hit by yet another driver over the weekend, marking just another incident in a string that dates back years.
It happened just before 9 p.m. on Saturday in the 2000 block of S. Wood Street, according to the Santa Ana Police Department.
A vegetation fire on a hillside between Jurupa Valley and Fontana forced evacuation warnings Thursday night.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has released a new plan to protect the state's iconic Joshua trees, which are imperiled by wildfires, human development and climate change.
The man stole the ambulance and crashed it just moments later, slamming into a fire hydrant and then a palm tree.
Upland police recently shared video of an unusual arrest outside of a shopping mall over the weekend, where they learned that a man had brought his teenage stepson along with him on a shoplifting spree.
Traffic slowed down in San Bernardino County after a big rig crashed along the I-15 Freeway Monday afternoon.
While sometimes slow, the tracing system from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives played an instrumental role in helping law enforcement locate the man who opened fire inside a Monterey Park dance hall in 2022.
Following a deadly hijacking of a Metro bus, Ross Palombo digs through data about violence on the Metro system.
Ross Palombo goes over the crime statistics available for the Metro.
KCAL News investigates connection between Beverly Hills armed robbery and gun belonging to notorious police killer Christopher Dorner.
Ross Palombo shows how investigators arrested the man accused of starting the Line Fire after they spotted his white truck. Palombo also speaks to the man's family.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour book goes on sale Friday. Here's the only place to buy it, how much it costs and what you'll get.
Need to shop on Thanksgiving? Here's what stores, restaurants, and other businesses are open and closed on Turkey Day.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
A woman saw a photo of a man she believed to be her brother who was reported missing in 1999. She was right.
Why is Thanksgiving traditionally associated with turkey and other specific foods? We asked a history expert why we eat what we do on the holiday.
Democrats have taken control of California's 45th Congressional District from the GOP, with Republican Rep. Michelle Steel losing her Orange County House seat to Democrat Derek Tran, CBS News projects.
Walmart is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, joining a growing list of major corporations doing the same after coming under attack by conservative activists.
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.
Democrats say they're concerned or scared Trump will threaten their rights, but fewer than half feel motivated to oppose him.
Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, had been making a full-court press for the post.
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.
Public health officials are urging residents and business owners to monitor their water sources after seven people reported contracting Legionnaire's Disease in recent days.
The first case in the U.S. of a more severe strain of mpox was reported in San Mateo County, the California Department of Public Health said.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Public health officials have reported two more locally acquired cases of the mosquito borne illness dengue in Los Angeles County, bringing the total to 11 cases in recent weeks.
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
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.
Los Angeles County is taking on Pepsi and Coke for their role in plastic pollution.
Two more members of the Los Angeles Times editorial board have resigned after the newspaper's owner blocked its plan to endorse Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris for president.
Thousands of mental health workers at Kaiser Permanente facilities spanning across Southern California went on strike on Monday, calling for increased pay and restored pension plans, amid other demands.
John Gibson made a season-high 42 saves and Alex Killorn scored the tiebreaking goal midway through the second period as the Anaheim Ducks defeated the Seattle Kraken 5-2.
David Rittich made 13 saves in his 100th career victory, and captain Anze Kopitar, Phillip Danault and Kevin Fiala scored in the Los Angeles Kings' 4-1 victory over the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets.
Baseball star Shohei Ohtani wants his ex-interpreter Ippei Mizuhara to hand over hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of baseball cards he says were fraudulently bought using his money.
Anthony Davis had 19 points and 14 rebounds, LeBron James finished with 16 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the San Antonio Spurs 119-101.
James Harden scored a season-high 43 points in 32 minutes to help the Los Angeles Clippers romp to a 121-96 victory over Washington, handing the struggling Wizards their 13th consecutive defeat.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour book goes on sale Friday. Here's the only place to buy it, how much it costs and what you'll get.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
The bar opened in 2022, just a few months ahead of the reality TV pop culture moment known as "Scandoval," which revealed that "Vanderpump Rules" star Tom Sandoval had an affair with castmate Rachel Leviss, the close friend of his girlfriend, Ariana Madix.
Lawyers for actor Jonathan Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice, according to a joint filing in Manhattan federal court.
The 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist's new album features 12 songs.
A suspect erratically drove along the CA-91 Freeway, nearly hitting other cars while doing donuts and blocking traffic.
Gio Insignares went to the Citadel Outlets to talk to shoppers checking out the Black Friday deals.
A big bear was spotted chowing down on some trash outside a San Gabriel Valley home. Lauren Pozen reports.
A vegetation fire on a hillside between Jurupa Valley and Fontana forced evacuation warnings Thursday night.
Two rescued Bengal tigers have a new place to call home. KCAL's Alys Martinez gets a close-up look at these majestic creatures and speaks to the woman who raised them.
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.
The Los Angeles Dodgers win the World Series in Game 5 in a 7-6 win over the New York Yankees
