Gov. Newsom announces increase in paid family leave, disability benefits
Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday morning announced an increase to paid family leave and disability benefits for California residents on claims filed in the new year.
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Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday morning announced an increase to paid family leave and disability benefits for California residents on claims filed in the new year.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an emergency proclamation on Wednesday in response to growing concerns over bird flu cases in the state and across the country.
A special session called by California Gov. Gavin Newsom began Monday. Lawmakers have been tasked with weighing how to defend the state's progressive policies during President-elect Donald Trump's second term.
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.
California officials say the state is removing a derogatory term for a Native American woman from geographic features and place names.
Elon Musk's social media platform X is suing California over a new state law targeting deceptive, AI-generated election content, claiming that it violates First Amendment free speech protections.
Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Thursday that they were readying to "protect California values" against the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump.
No one — not the Governor's Office, the CHP task force, nor the attorney general — can tell us how many of the people arrested by California's Organized Retail Crime Task Force were sentenced, let alone how many went to jail, received treatment, or re-offended.
CBS News California takes a closer look at the drug component of the high-profile Proposition 36 to fact-check claims about the ballot measure from supporters and opponents.
Some of the lowest-paid health care workers in California will get a pay bump Wednesday under a state law gradually increasing their wages to at least $25 an hour.
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a first-of-its-kind law requiring gas companies to store minimum levels of gasoline. The goal is to prevent spikes in California gas prices.
The California state Senate has passed a bill aimed at preventing gas prices from spiking at the pump.
Fentanyl took her life. Frustrated with the legislature, Matt Capelouto took matters into his own hands and attempted to get Alexandra's Law on the ballot so that the public could vote on it themselves.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday that the state is awarding 18 communities with nearly $131 million to clear homeless encampments while also providing shelter and support.
A federal judge has blocked a new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes.
Private universities in California can no longer consider legacy and donor preferences in the admissions process following a bill that was signed into law Monday.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday vetoed a landmark bill aimed at establishing first-in-the-nation safety measures for large artificial intelligence models.
California would have become the first to require such systems for all new cars, trucks and buses sold in the state starting in 2030.
California has formally apologized for its role in perpetuating slavery in the state with the signing of a bill Thursday by Gov. Gavin Newsom, even as a larger push for reparations faces challenges.
A bill signed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom will force pet insurers to provide more transparency about their coverage.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several gun control measures Tuesday, including one that allows the court to consider stalking and animal cruelty as grounds to restrict access to firearms.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a series of bills into law aimed at protecting consumers, his office announced Tuesday.
California's incident support team is being deployed to Florida ahead of Tropic Storm Helene's expected arrival.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday signed into law four separate bills aimed at pumping the brakes on illegal sideshows across the state.
California will now require landlords of multi-family housing to give tenants the option to opt into having their rent payments reported to the credit bureaus.
Deputies say that the shooter called 911 to report having shot someone inside a home in the 32900 block of Josheroo Court at around 5 a.m.
LADWP officials say that power should be restored to the area by 5:30 p.m.
Brice Williams scored 16 points, Andrew Morgan added 12 off the bench and Nebraska beat No. 15 UCLA 66-58.
The Los Angeles Chargers have activated safety Alohi Gilman off injured reserve.
Detectives arrested a 25-year-old man and 16-year-old boy as suspects in the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old in the Bloomington community of San Bernardino County, authorities said Friday.
Deputies say that the shooter called 911 to report having shot someone inside a home in the 32900 block of Josheroo Court at around 5 a.m.
LADWP officials say that power should be restored to the area by 5:30 p.m.
Detectives arrested a 25-year-old man and 16-year-old boy as suspects in the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old in the Bloomington community of San Bernardino County, authorities said Friday.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Democratic philanthropist George Soros and actor-director Denzel Washington were awarded the nation's highest civilian honor.
Detectives are searching for a driver who struck and severely wounded a 22-year-old woman crossing the street in the Larchmont neighborhood of Los Angeles, police said Friday.
LADWP officials say that power should be restored to the area by 5:30 p.m.
Detectives arrested a 25-year-old man and 16-year-old boy as suspects in the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old in the Bloomington community of San Bernardino County, authorities said Friday.
Detectives are searching for a driver who struck and severely wounded a 22-year-old woman crossing the street in the Larchmont neighborhood of Los Angeles, police said Friday.
After days of resorting to old techniques to track calls for service when their dispatch system crashed, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department says that they've successfully found a temporary fix for the issue.
Police say that the victims were exercising in the area when the suspect approached them while armed with a knife on the La Ballona Creek bike path.
Police say that two of the cars fled the scene while the third remained to try and help the victim.
It happened when the man was wedged between in his car door when he stopped to pay for parking at the Irvine Spectrum's parking garage, police said.
The shooting left the driver with multiple gunshot wounds. Two other occupants, a woman and an 8-month-old baby, were also inside the car at the time of the incident.
Two people died and 19 others suffered injuries following a small plane crash in Orange County Thursday afternoon.
The crash was reported at around 1:40 a.m. near the intersection of Marguerite Parkway and Pueblonuevo Drive, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Department.
Deputies say that the shooter called 911 to report having shot someone inside a home in the 32900 block of Josheroo Court at around 5 a.m.
With concern over the bird flu continuing to mount across the country, one Inland Empire man says that his beloved pets fell victim to the virus after drinking contaminated raw milk.
It happened a little after 6 p.m. near the intersection of Mission Boulevard and Soto Avenue, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.
Investigators say that the driver remained at the scene to cooperate with their investigation.
The woman was found at around 8:20 p.m. on New Year's Eve, when officers were dispatched to make a welfare check on the 33-year-old.
KCAL News Investigates dives into the stats and budgets surrounding the enforcement of illegal dumping in LA.
Ross Palombo takes us through a year's worth of KCAL News Investigations.
A KCAL News investigation found that some schools marked entire classrooms present on days where there were actually numerous absences, which one teacher believes to be a district-wide issue.
Ross Palombo investigates possible attendance fraud, where marking students present when they're not actually in class, could be affecting an even larger amount of LAUSD schools than first thought.
Is your recycled Starbucks cup ending up where you expected? A KCAL News investigation says that it probably isn't. Ross Palombo takes a deeper look at the problem.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Democratic philanthropist George Soros and actor-director Denzel Washington were awarded the nation's highest civilian honor.
Jeff Baena was an indie screenwriter and director. He and actress Aubrey Plaza wed in 2021.
Former President Jimmy Carter died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100.
There's mounting evidence that the Tesla Cybertruck bombing at the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas was in fact a public display of a private tragedy.
Alexander Paffendorf expressed regret for his involvement in court on Friday without explaining his precise role.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Democratic philanthropist George Soros and actor-director Denzel Washington were awarded the nation's highest civilian honor.
Former President Jimmy Carter died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100.
Justice Juan Merchan will sentence Trump for his crimes on Jan. 10, a court proceeding that will be unlike any in America's 248 years.
With newfound control of both chambers of Congress, Republican leaders are touting a list of priorities that they aim to quickly address, like immigration and taxes.
The explosion outside the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas on New Year's Day is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism, sources said.
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.
The H5N1 bird flu virus has been found in samples of Monarch Raw Pet Food, and a cat that ate the food is confirmed to have been infected.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an emergency proclamation on Wednesday in response to growing concerns over bird flu cases in the state and across the country.
Cases now reported in eight states related to Yu Shang Food products sold online and at stores nationwide, officials say.
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.
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.
Avid coin collectors jumped at the chance to get their hands on a rare "double eagle" gold coin at a Southern California auction house.
Brice Williams scored 16 points, Andrew Morgan added 12 off the bench and Nebraska beat No. 15 UCLA 66-58.
The Los Angeles Chargers have activated safety Alohi Gilman off injured reserve.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Democratic philanthropist George Soros and actor-director Denzel Washington were awarded the nation's highest civilian honor.
Lauren Betts had 25 points and 12 rebounds and No. 1 UCLA shut out Indiana for more than eight minutes in the first half of a 73-62 victory in its first visit as a Big Ten Conference member.
LeBron James scored 30 points to become the NBA's career leader in 30-point games, surpassing Michael Jordan's record during the Los Angeles Lakers' 119-102 victory over the Atlanta Hawks.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Democratic philanthropist George Soros and actor-director Denzel Washington were awarded the nation's highest civilian honor.
Jeff Baena was an indie screenwriter and director. He and actress Aubrey Plaza wed in 2021.
Wayne Osmond started his musical career as an original member of The Osmonds with his brothers.
Here are the books and characters newly joining the list of works in the public domain in 2025.
A variety of New Year's Eve performers are expected for tonight's Times Square ball drop to ring in 2025.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Democratic philanthropist George Soros and actor-director Denzel Washington were awarded the nation's highest civilian honor.
Former President Jimmy Carter was honored in Southern California on Saturday, where he helped build homes through Habitat for Humanity.
Almost 2,200 people living in West Los Angeles were without power for part of Saturday after power lines in their area were hit by metallic balloons, according to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.
Video released by attorneys representing two men injured in a crash caused by an LAPD patrol vehicle shows the collision. The victims are suing the city, alleging the LAPD officer behind the wheel was driving recklessly and they have been left with life-changing injuries as a result.
In celebration of dry January, Nobu, the celebrity favorite for sushi in LA, joined us in the studio for some Saturday morning mocktails.
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.
