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With its debut on the stock market Friday, Facebook has become the most valuable U.S. company to ever go public.
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With its debut on the stock market Friday, Facebook has become the most valuable U.S. company to ever go public.
Gov. Jerry Brown is expected to arrive in Los Angeles Monday afternoon to pitch his plan to fix the state's budget deficit.
Gov. Jerry Brown says California's budget deficit has grown to a projected $16 billion.
University of California students could face significantly higher tuition if the state doesn't increase funding and voters reject the governor's tax initiative, school administrators said Tuesday.
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa on Monday declined to back any of the three income tax initiatives competing for space on the November ballot.
LAUSD employees hit the streets Monday night, the day before the district board will vote on a budget that includes significant cuts to student programs and services for the 2012-13 school year.
Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a bill that will help the state avoid cash-flow problems this spring by allowing it to borrow from existing government funds.
Gov. Jerry Brown is scheduled to be in Irvine Thursday morning, where he will push for support of his controversial new budget proposal.
Gov. Jerry Brown gave Californians a choice between higher taxes and deeper cuts to public schools and other core functions of government during his State of the State address Wednesday, essentially beginning his campaign for a planned November ballot initiative on taxes.
City Administrative Officer Miguel Santana and Chief Legislative Analyst Gerry Miller warned Tuesday the city could be on the hook for as much as $109 million if it elects to be in charge of winding down the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Los Angeles, a task required by a recent state Supreme Court ruling.
An innovative program that would help children transition into kindergarten may be put on hold as California works to bridge its budget deficit.
Gov. Jerry Brown wants Washington to help families and businesses fix damage from last month's windstorm in Southern California.
The Los Angeles Unified School District plans to file a lawsuit Wednesday in hopes of blocking $38 million in cuts to the district's transportation program.
Californians will find out Tuesday how much the state will automatically cut from public schools, higher education and a range of state services.
Governor Jerry Brown has declared a state of emergency for Eastern Los Angeles County. The declaration came Saturday, 10 days after hurricane-force winds blew out of the San Gabriel Mountains and caused widespread damage and power outages throughout the San Gabriel Valley.
Electric vehicle maker CODA Automotive opened its global headquarters Thursday at an event that drew Gov. Jerry Brown and Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.
State budget cuts may wipe out a 200-member elite security detail that has been keeping a close eye on Gov. Jerry Brown since he became attorney general.
California's bullet train will cost an estimated $98.5 billion to build over the next 22 years, a price nearly double any previous projection and one likely to trigger political sticker shock, according to a business plan scheduled to be unveiled Tuesday.
Gov. Jerry Brown unveiled a new pension plan for state workers Thursday, which will raise the retirement age to 67 for new hires.
Gov. Jerry Brown has issued a proclamation declaring Sunday as Steve Jobs Day in California.
Gov. Jerry Brown signed off on a flurry of legislation over the weekend after working through 142 bills on his desk before a midnight deadline on Monday.
California will become the first state to make it illegal for teenagers under age 18 to use tanning beds under a bill signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown.
Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a bill allowing illegal immigrant students applying to state universities to receive state-funded scholarships and financial aid.
An Inland Empire lawmaker's bill to remove elected officials from boards or commissions when they're facing criminal charges was signed Friday by Governor Jerry Brown.
California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law Friday a bill that specifically exempts officials of a San Gabriel Valley light-rail project from another state law that prohibits them from holding numerous public offices with interests that could conflict.
The LA County prosecutors charged a woman who allegedly killed her wife with a sword nearly two weeks ago.
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A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck roughly 14 miles east northeast of Barstow Monday at 1 p.m., according to according to the United States Geological Survey.
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The LA County prosecutors charged a woman who allegedly killed her wife with a sword nearly two weeks ago.
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck roughly 14 miles east northeast of Barstow Monday at 1 p.m., according to according to the United States Geological Survey.
SoCalGas has decided to cut off natural gas service to nearly 130 homes in the Portuguese Bend community in Rancho Palos Verdes due to the threat presented by continuing land movement in the area.
The department's zero-emission police fleet of 20 Teslas will not only save the city funds but, according to the police chief, they are the safest (including bullet-resistant panels) and best-performing vehicles available.
Frederick Richard, Asher Hong, Paul Juda, Brody Malone and Stephen Nedoroscik are the first American men to win a team gymnastics event at the Games since the 2008 Olympics.
The LA County prosecutors charged a woman who allegedly killed her wife with a sword nearly two weeks ago.
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck roughly 14 miles east northeast of Barstow Monday at 1 p.m., according to according to the United States Geological Survey.
The department's zero-emission police fleet of 20 Teslas will not only save the city funds but, according to the police chief, they are the safest (including bullet-resistant panels) and best-performing vehicles available.
In Honor of National Lipstick Day, beauty expert and The Go-To Girlfriend Sadie Murray has the latest trends and tips on how to get the perfect pout.
Los Angeles police shot and killed a suspect who charged at officers following a barricade situation during an attempted burglary in the Mid-City area Monday morning.
For the first time, nearly every DA in Southern California is pursuing murder charges in fentanyl cases -- even progressive prosecutors who previously said they have no plans to.
The video shows a woman roping off a part of the beach outside of her home as she screams at the Oklahoma family visiting the area.
Someone allegedly threw a rock through the window of Rep. Michelle Steel's office in Cypress on Friday.
The victim says that she was trying on clothes in the Target dressing room when she noticed that someone had reached under the door and was recording her with a cellphone.
In Orange County, police have identified the victim of a brutal killing by two men as a 14-year-old girl. The discovery comes nearly 15 years after she was found lying dead in a parking lot.
Investigators say the victim and suspect, who both died in the incident, were involved in a hit-and-run crash on the 210 Freeway moments before the shooting.
The 33-year-old suspect was arrested in nearby San Jacinto shortly after the crash, deputies said.
Investigators say that the shooting stemmed from a family dispute Saturday evening. The suspect was arrested at the scene.
The brief chase came to an end just north of Rainbow Valley Boulevard on Saturday, creating a snarl of traffic as the 13 motorcyclists were arrested off the side of the 15 Freeway.
It's the second considerable fire to break out in Lake Elsinore within the span of a week, after the Macy Fire consumed more than 140 acres and destroyed one home.
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.
Frederick Richard, Asher Hong, Paul Juda, Brody Malone and Stephen Nedoroscik are the first American men to win a team gymnastics event at the Games since the 2008 Olympics.
"Everything is burning," one survivor said of the raging Park Fire in California, which has now burned an area bigger than the city of Los Angeles.
Two meteor showers are expected to flash across night skies around the same time this week.
Kamala Harris' campaign, which announced the total on Sunday, said 66% of the funds came from first-time donors.
Cooler temperatures and an increase in humidity on Saturday could help slow the Park Fire, the largest blaze so far this year in California.
Kamala Harris' campaign, which announced the total on Sunday, said 66% of the funds came from first-time donors.
After the president bowed out from his re-election bid, passing the baton to Vice President Kamala Harris, his closest allies, who supported him as the party's nominee, were emotional about his decision.
Former President Donald Trump made the comments on his social media platform Truth Social two weeks after a bullet grazed his ear at a campaign rally.
Vice President Kamala Harris is looking at "probably one of the most important processes and decisions that she will make," her campaign manager told CBS News in an exclusive interview in Arizona.
The former president called Harris a "happy warrior" and vowed to do all he can to help her defeat former President Donald Trump in November.
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 French sports official says "nothing has been put into place" by Paris Olympics organizers to avoid or handle a potential coronavirus outbreak.
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 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.
Frederick Richard, Asher Hong, Paul Juda, Brody Malone and Stephen Nedoroscik are the first American men to win a team gymnastics event at the Games since the 2008 Olympics.
Former Major League Baseball pitcher Reyes Moronta has been killed in a motorcycle accident in the Dominican Republic, one of his former teams has said.
Taylor Ward hit a grand slam to help the Angels erase an early 6-0 deficit, and Los Angeles beat the Oakland Athletics 8-6 to avoid a four-game sweep.
Teoscar Hernández hit his 22nd home run, River Ryan struck out eight in his first major league win and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Houston Astros 6-2.
Organizers say an act during the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony featuring an LGBTQ+ icon flanked by drag artists did not depict "The Last Supper."
Ralph Macchio and his "Karate Kid" co-star William Zabka have transferred their young martial arts rivalry into adulthood, playing their characters as grown-ups in the series "Cobra Kai," now in its sixth and final season on Netflix.
The son of immigrant parents, who immersed himself in American culture growing up, built a career as a filmmaker with hits such as "Crazy Rich Asians" and "In the Heights," tapping into his own identity and translating stories of struggle and ambition to the screen.
"Mr. Vance, I pray that your daughter is fortunate enough to bear children of her own one day," Jennifer Aniston said.
Hundreds of the nation's top athletes will represent Team USA in Paris at the 2024 Olympics.
Displaying not a shred of anxiety, Pixar's "Inside Out 2" has rung up $1.4 billion at the box office since its June release.
Noah Horns, executive sous chef Jemma Hollywood said classic dishes are offered, highlighting what they do best.
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck roughly 14 miles east, northeast of Barstow Monday at 1p.m., according to according to the United States Geological Survey. Preliminary reports listed the magnitude at 4.7.
Search and rescue efforts continue for a 15-year-old boy who went missing after taking a late-night swim off the coast of Huntington Beach.
Lifestyle expert and The Go-To Girlfriend Sadie Murray joins us with some tips and tricks to get that perfect pout for National Lipstick Day.
Police are continuing to investigate a deadly shooting at San Jacinto Drive and Ridgeline Road around 9 p.m. Sunday. When officers arrived, two people died at the scene from their gunshot wounds.
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.