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After weeks of steady increases, the number of people hospitalized in Los Angeles County due to COVID-19 appeared to be leveling off Monday, with an increase of only two patients following four days of declines.
Shoppers may want to consider setting aside more money for holiday shopping this year, and definitely should plan ahead for extra long ship times.
The expanded recall affects an additional 59,392 model year 2019-2022 vehicles that were not part of the previous recall announcements in November 2020 and July 2021. The recall now covers all Chevrolet Bolts manufactured between 2017 and 2022.
In Thursday's briefing, the county reported 35 new COVID deaths, pushing the county's total to 25,002. COVID has now surpassed stroke, diabetes, and Alzheimer's disease as a leading cause of death, according to Los Angeles County Public Health.
Thirteen other officers have also been relieved of duty as part of the investigation.
People headed for the beach this weekend should beware of a south swell that's making the surf extra high and the rip currents extra strong.
The 30-year department veteran died Tuesday from complications of COVID-19, according to a tweet posted by the Hollenbeck Community Police Station. Arreola had joined the LAPD in August of 1989.
Composite sketches of two men were released by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department in connection with the murders of 34-year-old Jesse Avalos, 38-year-old Eduardo Robles and 27-year-old Amanda "Nikki" Lopez.
A worker was reported to be trapped in the concrete-lined hole at a construction site in the 3700 block of South Boise Ave. at about 10:20 a.m., according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
A thick marine layer kept usually-sunny Southern California rather gray, and temperatures were down, making conditions feel more like June gloom, instead of mid-August, according to CBS2/KCAL9's Amber Lee.
According to the CHP, a woman walking across the southbound lanes of the freeway was struck in the left lane by a 2019 Dodge Durango driven by 32-year-old Nicholas A. Desimone, who was identified by CHP Officer Patrick Kimball as a Homeland Security officer.
In a CBS News poll released Wednesday, 68% of respondents deemed crime a very important issue.
Starting Thursday, L.A. County will require people to wear face masks both indoor or outdoors at "mega-events" including concerts and sporting events regardless of vaccination status.
Early voting began Monday. Each ballot comes with a postage paid envelope and is valid as long as it is postmarked by Election Day on Sept. 14. Ballots can also be turned into any county registrar's ballot drop-box no later than the close of polls on Election Day.
The stabbing happened at about 2 p.m. near the intersection of 1st and Spring streets, near Los Angeles City Hall, as a group protesting mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations were confronted by counter-protesters.
Students returning to LAUSD schools Monday were required to show a daily health pass on their phones as they entered campus. The pass shows that the student has either taken a weekly COVID-19 test and filled out the daily health questionnaire.
The former congressman announced Tuesday he was ending his campaign after suffering a heart attack over the weekend.
Marco Cruz Ruiz, 51, was arrested last Tuesday following an investigation into Ruiz Family Child Care Center. According to the LAPD, Ruiz inappropriately touched three adolescent victims between 2005 and 2020.
The woman is seeking a five-year extension of a temporary restraining order against Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer. Pasadena police confirmed they are also investigating assault allegations against the pitcher.
The crash happened at about 12:45 a.m. at Foothill Boulevard near Hubbard Street, where a man was struck and killed by a gray sedan.
The Los Angeles Dodgers will hold a mobile coronavirus vaccination clinic during their seven-game homestand that begins Monday evening.
The first day of school wasn't without its problems – several schools saw long lines due to the district's new COVID check-in protocols.
Traffic safety is again a concern, with so many drivers no longer accustomed to so many children on their way as they commute to work.
Starting Monday, day and night closures will shut down as many as six lanes of Century Boulevard near Los Angeles International Airport over the next two weeks. Closures will take place from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on weekdays, and from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays for the construction work.
As the ongoing challenges of the pandemic continue, Monday is the first day of full-time, in-person learning at Los Angeles Unified School District.
The event served up over 4,000 turkey dinners with all the fixins and offered clothing, grooming, healthcare, service connection to housing, and more to those on Skid Row.
Here are the worst times to drive and fly in Southern California during the Thanksgiving travel rush this year — from traffic jams along the 5 Freeway to the packed terminals of LAX.
Multiple bullets struck a Prius with two men inside, on the 710 Freeway near the 5 Freeway junction just after midnight.
Sisters Alenia Flores, 3 and Neveah Flores, 4, were killed in a Sunday night Rialto hit-and-run vehicle crash.
A woman saw a photo of a man she believed to be her brother who was reported missing in 1999. She was right.
The event served up over 4,000 turkey dinners with all the fixins and offered clothing, grooming, healthcare, service connection to housing, and more to those on Skid Row.
Here are the worst times to drive and fly in Southern California during the Thanksgiving travel rush this year — from traffic jams along the 5 Freeway to the packed terminals of LAX.
Multiple bullets struck a Prius with two men inside, on the 710 Freeway near the 5 Freeway junction just after midnight.
Sisters Alenia Flores, 3 and Neveah Flores, 4, were killed in a Sunday night Rialto hit-and-run vehicle crash.
A woman saw a photo of a man she believed to be her brother who was reported missing in 1999. She was right.
The event served up over 4,000 turkey dinners with all the fixins and offered clothing, grooming, healthcare, service connection to housing, and more to those on Skid Row.
Here are the worst times to drive and fly in Southern California during the Thanksgiving travel rush this year — from traffic jams along the 5 Freeway to the packed terminals of LAX.
Multiple bullets struck a Prius with two men inside, on the 710 Freeway near the 5 Freeway junction just after midnight.
Sisters Alenia Flores, 3 and Neveah Flores, 4, were killed in a Sunday night Rialto hit-and-run vehicle crash.
For the second time this week, a porch pirate allegedly stole a package after impersonating a Southern California homeowner.
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.
Two people are expected to be okay after a harrowing crash in Newport Beach early Sunday morning.
Police recovered more than $200,000 in Nike Jordan shoes during a California Highway Patrol operation in Anaheim.
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.
A trio of officers from the California Highway Patrol became part of a woman's life-changing moment after she went into labor while near the Cajon Pass.
The parents were arrested after detectives discovered signs of neglect and child abuse at a home where they were called for reports of a 10-year-old boy in medical distress.
The Riverside County District Attorney's Office declined to file charges against the suspected sexual predator who tried to meetup with a Temecula teenager for sex because they said more evidence was needed before they could take action.
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.
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.
Blake Snell has agreed to a $182 million, five-year contract with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, according to a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations.
President-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office as part of his efforts to crack down on illegal immigration and drugs.
The death of music star Liam Payne has thrust "pink cocaine," sometimes also called Tusi, into the national spotlight. The National Drug Early Warning System predicted its rise back in 2023.
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.
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
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.
Blake Snell has agreed to a $182 million, five-year contract with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, according to a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations.
Rookie Macklin Celebrini scored two goals and had one assist for his first career three-point game, Will Smith had two assists, and the San Jose Sharks shocked the Los Angeles Kings 7-2.
Los Angeles Rams receiver Demarcus Robinson was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.
Andre Burakovsky and Brandon Montour scored 24 seconds apart early in the third period and the Seattle Kraken extended their winning streak over the Anaheim Ducks to eight games with a 3-2 victory Monday night.
Lamar Jackson threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score, Derrick Henry rushed for 140 yards, and Baltimore coach John Harbaugh improved to 3-0 against his brother as the Ravens beat Jim Harbaugh's Los Angeles Chargers 30-23.
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.
For years, actor and comedian Katt Williams has claimed he lied about his age as a teenager to join the Marines and passed boot camp before being drummed out. The Marines have no record of him ever serving.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
The Beverly Grove is the original two-decade-old studio on the first floor of the historic Liberace building. In 2023, Beverly expanded to the fifth-floor penthouse, opening the elaborate BAROQUE studio.
Animals at the San Bernardino shelter were treated Wednesday to a special Thanksgiving meal.
Emily Longeretta, Variety Senior TV features editor discusses a moment in an interview with the stars of “Wicked” that went viral and season 12 of “Vanderpump Rules.”
Betsy Corrigan, Loyola Marymount University executive chef, shares Latino, Asian, and vegan-inspired Thanksgiving Day recipes.
Cooking is the leading cause of house fires, which are most prevalent around Thanksgiving, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Kristine Lazar looks into some cooking safety for deep-frying turkeys and general holiday cooking.
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
