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Google Launches Site That Tracks Most Popular Costumes Nationwide
If you're hoping to turn heads this Halloween with a unique costume, you may want to check out a site launched by Google first.
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If you're hoping to turn heads this Halloween with a unique costume, you may want to check out a site launched by Google first.
"The police said don't go near it," said resident Janet Olafsson.
Irvine may be among the next few cities where Google will expand its ultra-fast Internet service.
The family of an Orange County woman killed in a 2006 car crash is still fighting to keep graphic pictures of her death off the Internet.
The area, which includes parts of Santa Monica, Venice and Playa Vista, is now home to some 500 tech start-ups, as well as established firms including Google, Yahoo! and YouTube.
California state officials released reports Thursday detailing six accidents that involved self-driving car prototypes, reversing a policy that had shielded details of how the next-generation technology is performing during testing on public roads.
In a victory for free speech advocates, appellate judges have ruled that YouTube should not have forced to take down an anti-Muslim film that sparked violence in the Middle East and death threats to actors.
Google Inc. revealed Monday that its self-driving cars have been in 11 minor traffic accidents since it began experimenting with the technology six years ago.
Dan Fredinburg, a Google executive who grew up in the Southland, was among the hundreds who died in a massive earthquake that struck Nepal on Saturday.
Nearly a year after the owner of a Venice building was sued for allegedly violating federal law by destroying the Brooks Avenue mural that served as the backdrop for a 1969 photo of The Doors, artists have secured a small victory, ensuring their work won't be so easily erased.
SpaceX has raised $1 billion from Google and Fidelity in a deal that values the spaceship manufacturer at about $10 billion.
Google will stop selling its Internet-connected eyewear to consumers until the company can develop a more polished and affordable version that's less likely to be viewed as a freakish device.
While there are some companies where the perks cap out at free coffee there are other places where workers are showered with luxuries: on-site massages, getaways, food stipends – the works.
A low-budget anti-Muslim film that sparked violence in the Middle East and death threats to the actors involved was compared with the likes of "Titanic" and "The Lord of the Rings" in a federal appeals court Monday.
A federal appeals court will reconsider a decision to order YouTube to take down an anti-Muslim film clip that sparked violence in the Middle East and death threats to the actors from those who considered it blasphemous to the Prophet Muhammad.
The world's most famous search engine company is expanding its presence in the Southland.
Still in the experimental stage, the pill is packed with tiny magnetic particles, which can travel through a patient's bloodstream, search for malignant cells and report their findings to a sensor on a wearable device.
Hikers on some of Southern California's most popular trails could soon see those ubiquitous Google Street View cameras.
Your car will soon do more to help avoid a crash. But as for leaving the driving to the vehicle while you relax, don't get your hopes up. That's the message from Toyota.
Google says autonomous vehicles will eliminate human error.
Autonomous vehicle developers are testing self-driving cars on public streets, but don't expect to buy your own just yet.
A Westside consumer advocacy group wants the DMV to hit the brakes on putting driverless cars on California roads.
To save on your next rental, be prepared to scout around and travel a bit farther. Here are the best places to check as you select your rental agency.
Google will build a car without a steering wheel with hopes of having 100 prototypes on public roads in a year.
California has new rules that govern the testing of self-driving cars on public roads.
Watch the USMNT try to make their first Olympic knockout stage since 2000 when they face France today.
Here's our hands-on review of the 2024 Roku 65-inch Pro Series smart TV that's ideal for living rooms and bedrooms.
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A 15-year-old boy died after being robbed and shot during one of multiple street takeovers in Los Angeles over the weekend.
Learn about the Samsung Galaxy Ring, a new fitness and health monitor you wear on a finger like jewelry,
A 15-year-old boy died after being robbed and shot during one of multiple street takeovers in Los Angeles over the weekend.
Rapper and sports fan Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic flame through the suburb of Saint-Denis, north of Paris.
Whether you're hosting a BBQ, a pool party, or an evening under the stars, incorporating the latest technology can make your backyard event unforgettable and hosting stress-free.
Investigators say that the Hawarden Fire, which destroyed several homes in Riverside, was ignited by fireworks, while the Eagle Fire, which has torched nearly 500 acres, forced evacuation orders for many on Sunday.
The burned remains of a person were found in a field in San Bernardino, according to police.
A 15-year-old boy died after being robbed and shot during one of multiple street takeovers in Los Angeles over the weekend.
Whether you're hosting a BBQ, a pool party, or an evening under the stars, incorporating the latest technology can make your backyard event unforgettable and hosting stress-free.
The burned remains of a person were found in a field in San Bernardino, according to police.
Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, who also previously served as state Assembly speaker, announced he will be running again for California governor in 2026 after losing to now-Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2018.
Regency Theatres' Westwood Village and Bruin theaters will close their doors on Thursday as their leases expire, ending a nearly 100-year run for the two iconic locations.
Pedro Gallegos-Garcia, was extradited from Mexico last week after he was arrested in connection with a deadly shooting at a quinceañara in Costa Mesa in 2006.
A Caltrans worker was struck and killed by a tow truck while picking up trash along the side of the I-5 Freeway in San Clemente on Monday.
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.
In all, agents recovered 28 rifles, one handgun, 30 high-capacity magazines and more than 2,200 rounds of ammunition of various calibers, the department reported.
The stabbing happened at around 9:30 p.m. Saturday evening in the 31000 block of Riverside Drive, deputies said.
Investigators say that the Hawarden Fire, which destroyed several homes in Riverside, was ignited by fireworks, while the Eagle Fire, which has torched nearly 500 acres, forced evacuation orders for many on Sunday.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Deputies say that the man, who allegedly had a machete and a pipe, confronted park rangers as they cleaned a homeless encampment in the Santa Ana River bottom.
Board Chair Janice Hahn rides the Metro after the agency reached a five-year high in violent crime incidents.
Ross Palombo digs through the numbers to give the bigger picture behind California fundraising for both presidential candidates.
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.
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle stepped down from her role after facing calls to resign after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who CBS News estimates is now the likely Democratic presidential nominee, is heading to the key battleground state of Wisconsin to give a speech in Milwaukee.
Vice President Kamala Harris will have to choose a running mate soon.
Vice President Harris' presidential campaign said the contributions came from more than 1.1 million unique donors and 62% were first-time donors.
Vice President Kamala Harris said in a statement that it is her "intention is to earn and win" the Democratic presidential nomination.
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle stepped down from her role after facing calls to resign after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who CBS News estimates is now the likely Democratic presidential nominee, is heading to the key battleground state of Wisconsin to give a speech in Milwaukee.
Vice President Kamala Harris will have to choose a running mate soon.
Vice President Harris' presidential campaign said the contributions came from more than 1.1 million unique donors and 62% were first-time donors.
In 2010, Kamala Harris became the first female, Black and South Asian attorney general in California history.
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.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
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 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
Angel City FC says Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger and Southern California dean for communication and journalism Willow Bay will be the new controlling owners of the National Women's Soccer League team.
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.
Teoscar Hernández had three hits and three RBIs, including a go-ahead single in the eighth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their winning streak to four games by beating the San Francisco Giants 3-2.
Jo Adell drove in the go-ahead run with a two-out single in the ninth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Seattle Mariners 3-1.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have made a surprising change to their evolving rotation.
LeBron James will be the third basketball player – and the first men's player – to carry the U.S. flag at the start of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Shohei Ohtani hit a 473-foot home run and the Los Angeles Dodgers went deep six times in a 9-6 victory over the Boston Red Sox.
Rapper and sports fan Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic flame through the suburb of Saint-Denis, north of Paris.
Regency Theatres' Westwood Village and Bruin theaters will close their doors on Thursday as their leases expire, ending a nearly 100-year run for the two iconic locations.
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.
Actor Ian Harding joins KCAL’s Jamie Yuccas on a walk to look at birds and talks about how the hobby helped him find peace, which he shares in his book called 'Odd Birds.'
David Lewis recalls his ringside seat at the Apollo 11 launch from Cape Kennedy on July 16, 1969. He talks about how the space program influenced his decision to join the Air Force.
As competitor airlines have rebounded from the software outage, Delta's problems continue, causing passengers to miss flights and luggage to pile up.
Jack Pitney, Claremont McKenna College professor of American politics, talks about what lies ahead for the Vice President in her presidential campaign, what to expect from opponent Donald Trump, Biden’s decision to exit the campaign, and more.
Tommaso Mazzanati talks about his family’s Italian business and bringing it to the U.S., with a look at the imported meats in the fan-favorite sandwiches at All’Antico Vinaio in Venice.
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.