Mars Mystery Solved? NASA Says It'll Announce 'Major Science Finding' Monday
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration says it plans to discuss a "major science finding" as it relates to Mars this week, but few details were released.
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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration says it plans to discuss a "major science finding" as it relates to Mars this week, but few details were released.
Another imperative first has been accomplished in space, thanks to the crew on board the International Space Station.
NASA hopes to learn much from Monday's test launch of the vehicle they hope one day will land humans on Mars.
A test version of NASA's new Orion spacecraft will call the Port of Los Angeles home this week in an effort to educate the public about the nation's deep space exploration plans.
After several weather delays, NASA on Saturday launched a helium balloon carrying a saucer-shaped vehicle high in Earth's atmosphere to test technology that could be used to land on Mars.
Bad weather is preventing NASA from launching a "flying saucer" into Earth's atmosphere to test technology that could be used to land on Mars.
Two Los Angeles residents are vying for an unusual ticket—to Mars.
It's not exactly a flying saucer, but a new lightweight spacecraft from NASA soon hopes to invade the skies of distant planets in our solar system.
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Members of the team behind the NASA Mars rover Curiosity along with personnel at Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena were set to celebrate the first anniversary of the rover's landing.
The Curiosity rover has tasted Mars' air: It's made mostly of carbon dioxide with hints of other gases.
NASA's Mars Science Laboratory Project is being awarded with the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's top honor – the trophy for current achievement.
The NASA rover Curiosity beamed to Earth his new song "Reach for the Stars" on Tuesday in the first music broadcast from another planet.
Gov. Jerry Brown was on hand to watch the Mars rover Curiosity take its first drive on the surface of the red planet Wednesday.
Gov. Jerry Brown is planning to visit the Jet Propulsion Laboratory scientists responsible for the successful mission to land the rover Curiosity on Mars.
Since the landing of NASA's newest Mars rover, flight director David Oh's family has taken the unusual step of tagging along as he leaves Earth time behind and syncs his body clock with the red planet.
His red-tinged mohawk almost made as many headlines as the landing of the Curiosity rover on the Red Planet.
The ancient Martian crater where the Curiosity rover landed looks strikingly similar to the Mojave Desert in California with its looming mountains and hanging haze, scientists said Wednesday.
Engineers, amateur skywatchers and celebrities were at JPL to cheer on the successful landing of the robotic explorer Curiosity signaled after it survived a harrowing plunge through the thin Mars atmosphere.
For the past eight months, scientists have been anxiously watching Curiosity barrel closer and closer to the red planet.
After an 8 1/2-month voyage through space, NASA's souped-up Mars spacecraft zoomed toward the red planet for what the agency hopes will be an epic touchdown.
NASA's latest tourist, the roving robot named Curiosity, will lug around a suite of gadgets to snap pictures, sniff, taste and even drill.
You may not be able to make the trip to the Red Planet with NASA's "Curiosity" rover, but Griffith Observatory is offering the next best thing.
The scientists at Jet Propulsion Laboratory are getting ready for Mars rover Curiosity's Aug. 5 landing.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved $3 million in funds, allocated from the county's Lead Paint Hazard Mitigation Program settlements, to help affected property owners with testing costs.
In other shifts, Alamitos Beach in Long Beach is set to host beach volleyball after talks between LA28 and Santa Monica ended, and Santa Anita Park was named the site for equestrian competition.
The Los Angeles Dodgers will celebrate Jackie Robinson Day on the 78th anniversary of when he broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball.
A man wanted for allegedly making criminal threats and leading police on a pursuit in Koreatown has been arrested.
Manny Mota is resting comfortably Tuesday after suffering a stroke the day before, the Los Angeles Dodgers announce on social media.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved $3 million in funds, allocated from the county's Lead Paint Hazard Mitigation Program settlements, to help affected property owners with testing costs.
In other shifts, Alamitos Beach in Long Beach is set to host beach volleyball after talks between LA28 and Santa Monica ended, and Santa Anita Park was named the site for equestrian competition.
The Los Angeles Dodgers will celebrate Jackie Robinson Day on the 78th anniversary of when he broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball.
A man wanted for allegedly making criminal threats and leading police on a pursuit in Koreatown has been arrested.
The deadline to opt in or out of the Army Corps of Engineers' free wildfire debris removal program ends Tuesday.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved $3 million in funds, allocated from the county's Lead Paint Hazard Mitigation Program settlements, to help affected property owners with testing costs.
In other shifts, Alamitos Beach in Long Beach is set to host beach volleyball after talks between LA28 and Santa Monica ended, and Santa Anita Park was named the site for equestrian competition.
The Los Angeles Dodgers will celebrate Jackie Robinson Day on the 78th anniversary of when he broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball.
A man wanted for allegedly making criminal threats and leading police on a pursuit in Koreatown has been arrested.
Police are searching for the driver who allegedly killed a 70-year-old man during a hit-and-run crash in West Los Angeles.
More than 50 pelicans are currently under the care of the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center in Huntington Beach, officials say.
Southern California typically experiences more than 10,000 earthquakes per year, according to the United States Geological Survey. Most of those aren't powerful enough to be felt in a large radius, unlike today's 5.2 magnitude quake in northern San Diego County.
The man, a resident of Calgary, Alberta, was arrested on suspicion of public nudity, trespassing and being under the influence of narcotics.
The crash happened at around 10:50 p.m. in the 600 block of W. Commonwealth Avenue, according to the Fullerton Police Department.
The whale could be seen near the Huntington Beach Pier on Saturday afternoon.
The San Jacinto man was allegedly driving over 100 mph before he crashed into a semi-truck on the 91 Freeway late Saturday evening. The truck veered into a wall, ejecting the driver from the cabin.
Ontario residents are bringing attention to an issue caused by drivers using their neighborhood streets as a detour from freeway traffic.
Southern California typically experiences more than 10,000 earthquakes per year, according to the United States Geological Survey. Most of those aren't powerful enough to be felt in a large radius, unlike today's 5.2 magnitude quake in northern San Diego County.
Residents of one Wildomar neighborhood are outraged after dozens of RVs that once made up a homeless encampment in Los Angeles County suddenly arrived outside of their homes.
A New Mexico man was sentenced to more than four years in federal prison for setting fire to a San Bernardino County church and preschool in 2024, while children and employees were inside.
A Southern California lawmaker is calling for a state audit of LAUSD after a lawsuit claims it defrauded taxpayers of millions of dollars in funding.
A Southern California lawmaker is calling for a state audit of LAUSD after a lawsuit claims it defrauded taxpayers of millions of dollars in funding.
An investigation has found that hundreds of fire hydrants spanning throughout Los Angeles may be in need of repair despite being flagged by firefighters for maintenance as far back as a year ago. Ross Palombo reports.
A KCAL News investigation has found a troubling connection between the county's homeless population and a growing amount of fire-related incidents in recent years.
A KCAL News investigation found more than 1,300 fire hydrants need maintenance across LA. Ross Palombo reports.
A video shows the older elephants — Ndlula, Umngani and Khosi — scramble to encircle and shield the two 7-year-old calves, Zuli and Mkhaya, from any possible threats.
Filing a tax extension is easy. But it's important to know what you're getting into, including what to do if you owe money to the IRS.
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King describes the peace and perspective of her roughly 10-minute spaceflight.
"CBS Mornings" Gayle King and the rest of Blue Origin's historic all-women spaceflight crew blasted off on Monday.
Rory McIlroy won a sudden-death playoff to finally win the Masters and take his place in golf history as the sixth player to claim the career Grand Slam.
The move will ensure coverage through June for 15 million people, including immigrants, who receive health care via the program.
The family of Lyle and Erik Menendez are blaming Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman as their aunt was hospitalized after seeing graphic crime scene images during a court session on Friday.
Sen. Bernie Sanders, who had a rally earlier in Los Angeles, urged young people to "stand up and fight" at the music festival.
U.S. and Russian intelligence agencies negotiated an agreement to free American Ksenia Karelina in exchange for a Russian detainee.
At an Oakland hearing Tuesday, attorneys for State Farm Insurance made their case for an emergency rate hike that could impact insurance rates for millions of Californians.
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
A proposal brought on by Northern California lawmaker is seeking to improve the process of cleaning up abandoned shopping carts in the state, which are often a source of blight on streets and waterways.
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 move will ensure coverage through June for 15 million people, including immigrants, who receive health care via the program.
A spokesperson for UMC Health System in Lubbock, Texas, said that the child was "receiving treatment for complications of measles while hospitalized" and was not vaccinated.
For the first time in seven years Riverside County health officials have confirmed a case of measles in a resident.
A Michigan resident died of rabies after an organ transplant in Ohio, health officials say.
Pope Francis had a peaceful night with no crises after a bronchial crisis prompted a worsening of his health.
At an Oakland hearing Tuesday, attorneys for State Farm Insurance made their case for an emergency rate hike that could impact insurance rates for millions of Californians.
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
Fifty women business owners impacted by the Eaton Fire will receive recovery grants of up to $25,000 from Paris Hilton's nonprofit 11:11 Media Impact and GoFundMe.
After winning the World Series and his third league MVP award, the Los Angeles Dodgers star now has the world's most popular Major League Baseball jersey.
The iconic Sundance Film Festival will be moving from Park City, Utah to Boulder, Colorado, starting in 2027, the festival and the Colorado Governor's Office announced on Thursday.
The WNBA welcoming its new rookie class with its 2025 draft.
Mookie Betts hit a two-run homer, Shohei Ohtani also went deep and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Colorado 5-3.
Adrian Kempe had a goal and two assists and Warren Foegele and Kevin Fiala each had a goal and an assist as the Los Angeles Kings beat the depleted Edmonton Oilers 5-0.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw will make his first rehab start of the season Wednesday for Triple-A Oklahoma City.
UConn star Paige Bueckers has been taken with the No. 1 pick overall in the WNBA draft by the Dallas Wings.
The family of Lyle and Erik Menendez are blaming Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman as their aunt was hospitalized after seeing graphic crime scene images during a court session on Friday.
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane said he is still able to work and will return to the HBO drama.
Sticking true to James' style and likeness, his Ken doll is an inch taller and comes in larger packaging than the standard doll.
During a TMZ/Fox interview from behind bars, the Menendez brothers said they still believe they'll see freedom one day despite a series of recent legal setbacks.
Two LA County prosecutors have filed lawsuits claiming that they were wrongfully demoted from their positions for their support of the Menendez brothers resentencing efforts.
Pacific Palisades businesses Sweet Laurel Bakery and Elizabeth Lamont interior design studio are both striving to serve customers, stay open, and survive the rebuilding process.
Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho spoke with KCAL News anchors about federal agents trying to investigate students at two schools in the district. He said students and parents should not have to be fearful about going to school.
Golfing for a good cause! Last week Pelican Hill in Newport Beach athletes and celebrities teamed up for the BYLT Open, a charity golf tournament to raise funds for charity, including California Wildfire Relief and other local community efforts. Darren M. Haynes was there to tee it up and check it out.
The chase originated in Alhambra and continued west into Los Angeles with the suspect speeding along the 110 and 10 Freeways and on surface streets through downtown until coming to a stop in Koreatown. Police searched for the suspect after he ran from the car and into an apartment building.
LA28, the organizing committee for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, has finalized its list of venues for competitions! The newly announced locations include Dodger Stadium for baseball, Alamitos Beach in Long Beach for beach volleyball, and squash at Universal Studios.
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.
