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The 2012 USC Trojans football team got a big boost from the NCAA after the organization granted a hardship waiver for DB Joshua Shaw, making him eligible to play this upcoming season.
The shooting death of a Florida teen that has sparked a national controversy has also fueled calls for justice here in Los Angeles.
Students from Antioch University has organized a "Wear Your Hoodie To Work Day" as they rally to seek justice for a Florida teen who was shot to death last month.
Public outcry over the shooting death of Florida teen Trayvon Martin intensified in Los Angeles Monday night with a large protest outside City Hall.
Members of a Southern California church are joining the many voices across the nation calling for justice in the death of Trayvon Martin. The unarmed African American teen was fatally shot by a neighborhood watch volunteer in Florida.
Davy Jones, the former lead singer of The Monkees, died Wednesday morning at the age of 66.
In the week leading up to the USC game against Notre Dame, Lane Kiffin announced sophomore RB Dillon Baxter was no longer part of the football team and would focus on his academics, now he has been granted his release from the university, reports Michael Lev of the Orange County Register.
Ellis McCarthy is described as one of the most mild-mannered, polite, friendly students at Monrovia (Calif.). Short of helping little old ladies cross the street, there is only one way you'd recognize that he's a football player.Ellis McCarthy is 6-foot-4 and weighs 305 pounds.
Florida is out of The Associated Press Top 25 poll. Not just the Gators -- the entire state.
Florida prosecutors have formally charged former World Series MVP Manny Ramirez with domestic violence.
Though Crespi HS offensive guard Jordan Simmons lives nearly three hours by plane from Beaverton, the gorgeous weather during the first day of competition at The Opening wasn't too shabby for him and reminded him a bit of Los Angeles.
Oaks Christian WR Jordan Payton is no longer planning on going to USC.
Authorities say hip-hop singer Sean Kingston has been hospitalized after crashing a personal watercraft into a Miami Beach bridge.
Amtrak and rail projects in 15 states are being awarded the $2 billion that Florida lost after the governor canceled plans for high-speed train service, the Department of Transportation said Monday.
Shelvin Mack scored 27 points, including five in overtime, and Butler returned to the Final Four with a 74-71 victory over Florida on Saturday.
A former Costa Mesa man was sentenced today in Florida to 30 years in federal prison for raping, enslaving and repeatedly impregnating a girl he first met when she was four.
Alex Tyus scored 19 points and grabbed 17 rebounds as Florida beat BYU 83-74 in overtime Thursday night, chasing Jimmer Fredette and the Cougars out of the NCAA tournament.
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An Army private wanted for the alleged sexual assault of a 15-year-old Los Angeles County girl has been arrested in Florida.
John Travolta and Kelly Preston will have a new guest at their Thanksgiving table. A publicist says the couple welcomed a baby boy Tuesday in Florida.
Tiger Woods recently purchased a $50 million estate in Jupiter Island, Florida.
Former "Partridge Family" heartthrob David Cassidy has been charged with driving under the influence in Florida.
A LAFD firefighter was injured battling a raging fire downtown Los Angeles that spread to five other buildings Friday morning.
A Los Angeles County deputy is facing charges after being accused of assaulting an inmate with pepper spray.
Customers expecting deliveries on Friday could face a wait following a software outage that's impacting flights across the globe.
Get ready for back-to-school and discover which Apple iPad models are best suited for college students in 2024.
The 2024 Paris Summer Olympics are almost here. This is your ultimate how-to-watch guide.
What to know as banks, airlines and other Microsoft clients grapple with global outages due to a CrowdStrike software issue.
A LAFD firefighter was injured battling a raging fire downtown Los Angeles that spread to five other buildings Friday morning.
A Los Angeles County deputy is facing charges after being accused of assaulting an inmate with pepper spray.
Another heat wave is headed to parts of Riverside County on Friday with triple-digit temperatures and dangerously hot conditions expected over the weekend.
Computer systems across the world and California are recovering after a massive outage that started Thursday night.
A LAFD firefighter was injured battling a raging fire downtown Los Angeles that spread to five other buildings Friday morning.
A Los Angeles County deputy is facing charges after being accused of assaulting an inmate with pepper spray.
Another heat wave is headed to parts of Riverside County on Friday with triple-digit temperatures and dangerously hot conditions expected over the weekend.
Los Angeles International Airport, Hollywood Burbank Airport, Long Beach Airport and John Wayne Airport in Orange County temporarily had to ground departing flights on Friday due to a global Microsoft outage linked to CrowdStrike.
It is a heartbreaking situation for Naria Harutjunjun, who found her dog wedged under a 55-pound package.
Orange County investigators arrested a 29-year-old on Wednesday for allegedly starting several vegetation fires in San Juan Capistrano right before the Fourth of July.
The family was on a bike ride in Garden Grove when the suspect allegedly crashed into them with a BAC three times the legal limit.
Six men have been charged with stealing more than 300 firearms from stores across Southern California, allegedly using stolen vehicles to ram into the gun shops before breaking into them.
The suspects stole a total of 85 handguns and rifles after they rammed a Kia through Fowler Gun Room.
Investigators claimed the suspect called the police on himself before charging at officers.
The Riverside Fire Department said four of the 18 injured children were taken to a hospital by ambulance.
A Southern California school district is suing Gov. Gavin Newsom over the new California law on children's gender identity.
Friends and family are mourning the loss of Joe Benson, a formerly homeless man who dedicated his time to helping others turn their lives around, who was killed early Tuesday morning as he crossed the street in Downtown LA.
After more than 80 years, the remains of a 26-year-old killed overseas during World War II are being returned to the United States for burial at Riverside National Cemetery.
The parents of an Apple Valley 1-year-old were arrested after the child was allegedly exposed to fentanyl.
Board Chair Janice Hahn rides the Metro after the agency reached a five-year high in violent crime incidents.
After a two-year KCAL News Investigation uncovered serious concerns about police selling their old weapons, a new case study has brought a new light to where agencies buy their new guns.
Thousands of guns once owned by law enforcement have been found at crime scenes, including at incidents in Southern California, an in-depth investigation has revealed.
"No teacher should have to lie as part of their job". Ross Palombo talks to a teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School who says he was told to lie about class attendance, which is how the state calculates funding from your tax dollars.
The CDC recommends that at least 95% of students have the MMR vaccine in order to lower the risk of measles outbreaks at their school, but a recent KCAL News investigation shows that hundreds of SoCal schools are well below that number.
Customers expecting deliveries on Friday could face a wait following a software outage that's impacting flights across the globe.
Shannen Doherty had accused Kurt Iswarienko of prolonging the divorce so he didn't have to pay spousal support.
Weisselberg was sentenced in April to five months in Rikers Island, in line with a plea agreement over his alleged perjury in a 2023 civil fraud case.
Although Donald Trump vows to bring U.S. prices down "very quickly," some economists say his policies could rekindle inflation. Here's what to know.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Weisselberg was sentenced in April to five months in Rikers Island, in line with a plea agreement over his alleged perjury in a 2023 civil fraud case.
Although Donald Trump vows to bring U.S. prices down "very quickly," some economists say his policies could rekindle inflation. Here's what to know.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Former President Donald Trump publicly recounted the assassination attempt for the first time during a speech at the Republican National Convention.
July is on track to see the fifth consecutive monthly drop in migrant apprehensions along the U.S.-Mexico border.
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.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
When, who and how much to tip is becoming more of a question in consumers' minds.
One in four college students says they have credit card debt, according to a new survey by U.S. News and World Report. And with interest rates topping 20 percent, those students could be in debt for years. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has more on the biggest mistakes college students are making with their credit cards.
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
A case of H5 influenza, also known as bird flu or avian influenza, has been confirmed in a man who was working at a dairy farm in northeastern Colorado.
The CDC says it is too early to say if this year's summer COVID-19 surge has arrived.
The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced on Monday that there was a "concerning increase" of mpox, or monkeypox, cases that have been reported in the last two weeks.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Gov. Newsom Saturday signed a state budget to close an estimated $46.8 billion deficit through $16 billion in spending cuts and business tax increases.
Democrat lawmakers in California have agreed to delay a minimum wage increase for about 426,000 health care workers to help balance the state budget.
The California Supreme Court has removed a measure from the state's November ballot that would have made it harder to raise taxes.
Colorado wants to welcome more celebrities and movie stars to the Front Range. The state submitted a proposal to host the Sundance Film Festival in Boulder starting in 2027.
Lindsey Harding, the coach of the year last season with the Sacramento Kings' G League affiliate, is joining JJ Redick's coaching staff with the Los Angeles Lakers, ESPN first reported Tuesday.
Bruce Bochy of the host Rangers became the first manager to win World Series titles and All-Star Games in both leagues.
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great and the father of the late, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Teoscar Hernández won the Home Run Derby when he beat local star Bobby Witt Jr. of the Kansas City Royals 14-13 in the final round.
Forward Quinton Byfield has agreed to a five-year, $31.25 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Kings.
Shannen Doherty had accused Kurt Iswarienko of prolonging the divorce so he didn't have to pay spousal support.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
One LAFD firefighter was injured while battling a large fire downtown Los Angeles early Friday morning. KCAL's Mark Liu has the latest.
From banks to restaurants, businesses throughout Southern California have been dealing with some affects from the Microsoft outage that's downed computer and software systems across the globe.
KCAL’s Kalyna Astrinos is giving us a preview of all the fun activities at the OC Fair, which kicks off on Friday at 11 a.m.
Passengers at LAX are experiencing delays after massive outage grounds flights at LAX. KCAL’s Amanda Starrantino has the latest.
Extreme heat for the valleys and inland communities. Temperatures expected to peak this weekend with a chance of thunderstorms expected in the mountains.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Shots from the second day of the JM Eagle LA Championship held at the Wilshire Country Club in the Palos Verdes Estates.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The Academy Awards will hand out filmmaking's top honor in 23 categories during the 2024 Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, starting at 7 p.m. Eastern, 4 p.m. PDT.
Shots from the PGA's Genesis Invitational golf tournament held at the Riviera Golf Club in the Pacific Palisades.