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The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Thursday unanimously voted to increase law enforcement contracts with the Los Angeles and Long Beach police departments and L.A. County Sheriff's Department, but the total amount increased was $75 million less than initially requested.
Bus drivers say MTA isn't doing enough to keep them safe. They're worried about their safety as well as passengers.
The call to shut down the MTA comes on the heels of an investigative report from CBSLA's David Goldstein.
A CBS2 investigation found that several MTA buses have caught fire in the past three years and have had dozens mechanical problems.
Offenders could be fined up to $75 and be banned from buses and trains for a month.
The Mets and the Dodgers won't meet in the National League Division Series until next week, but the postseason rivalry is already underway on social media.
Authorities say the windows of two Metropolitan Transportation Authority buses were shattered, possibly by a pellet gun, in South Los Angeles.
The incident occurred at 3rd Street and Witmer Street just before 9:10 p.m.
A Japanese firm says it will go ahead with plans to open a light-rail manufacturing facility in Los Angeles County, a month after threatening to pull out when talks with organized labor groups stalled.
An investigation by CBS2's David Goldstein caught employees from various public agencies parking in front of fire hydrants – not on emergencies, but while going to lunch.
Los Angeles sheriff's deputies were called to the scene in the 4100 block of West Venice Boulevard near Crenshaw, where a Metro bus had been pulled over and taped off shortly after 4 p.m. Tuesday.
Authorities say shots were fired at a Metro Transportation Authority (MTA) bus in South Los Angeles Tuesday but no one was hurt.
New York has a number of fascinating secret places, some that even a New Yorker may not be aware of.
In light of President Obama's scheduled visit to Los Angeles on Wednesday, a traffic advisory has been issued in an effort to limit congestion on the road.
Bob Hope Airport Friday unveiled a Regional Intermodal Transportation Center to provide San Fernando Valley residents with access to services from Metrolink, MTA and Burbank Transit.
This handy guide to New York City can help you plan out your trip and serve as a reference to the city's top attractions along with food and lodging recommendations.
The Metropolitan Transporation Authority board voted Thursday to increase bus and rail fares by 25 cents, to begin in September, but agreed to temporarily hold off on additional increases that had been proposed for 2017 and 2020.
Federal transportation officials are promising another big dose of cash to help expand Los Angeles' growing public transit network — this time, $2.1 billion in grants and loans to extend a subway line into Beverly Hills.
A disbarred attorney has pleaded no contest to stealing more than $3 million from his clients, including the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
How can a light rail project morph into a job creator, a trainer of skilled labor for the next 30 years, while possibly establishing economic hubs all along its proposed route?
More Southland drivers are using the Harbor (110) Freeway now that express lanes have been put into use, transit officials said Wednesday.
There will be a new way to take a train to the plane.
The Metropolitan Transit Agency is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to a suspect who assaulted a bus driver in the San Fernando Valley.
When it comes to relieving traffic along one of the nation's busiest stretches of freeway, the Metropolitan Transit Authority appears ready to consider all possibilities.
Officials said that an 89-year-old man beaten on an MTA bus three weeks ago died yesterday.
The attorney for LA Deputy Mayor Brian Williams issued a statement after the FBI searched his home during a bomb threat investigation.
The National Weather Service said 7-to-10-foot waves are expected on north to west-facing beaches in Los Angeles County.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
Starbucks Workers United, the union that has organized workers at 535 company-owned U.S. stores, said Starbucks has failed to honor a commitment made in February to reach a labor agreement.
More than 119 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Saturday and New Year's Day, which would top the previous holiday-season high set in 2019, according to AAA.
The attorney for LA Deputy Mayor Brian Williams issued a statement after the FBI searched his home during a bomb threat investigation.
The National Weather Service said 7-to-10-foot waves are expected on north to west-facing beaches in Los Angeles County.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
Starbucks Workers United, the union that has organized workers at 535 company-owned U.S. stores, said Starbucks has failed to honor a commitment made in February to reach a labor agreement.
More than 119 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Saturday and New Year's Day, which would top the previous holiday-season high set in 2019, according to AAA.
The attorney for LA Deputy Mayor Brian Williams issued a statement after the FBI searched his home during a bomb threat investigation.
The National Weather Service said 7-to-10-foot waves are expected on north to west-facing beaches in Los Angeles County.
Starbucks Workers United, the union that has organized workers at 535 company-owned U.S. stores, said Starbucks has failed to honor a commitment made in February to reach a labor agreement.
KCAL News Investigates dives into the stats and budgets surrounding the enforcement of illegal dumping in LA.
LAPD arrested a woman for allegedly lighting garbage on fire outside of an Eagle Rock boxing gym.
Holiday joy lit up the sky and water in Orange County as the Newport Beach Boat Parade started this week.
Johnny Anchondo led authorities on a wild pursuit through Orange and LA counties on Nov. 9, 2022, during which he crashed several times, rammed police cars and stole multiple vehicles.
The lawsuit alleged that a victim was abused by Michael Harris, a former priest and vice principal at Mater Dei in 1978.
The collision, which happened at the intersection of La Palma Avenue and Moody Street, left a woman in her 60s with fatal injuries, police said.
The suspect allegedly kidnapped at least two women, including a case where a woman was held captive for roughly two weeks.
Emotions ran high at a Riverside Unified School Board Meeting in a culture war over girl's sports.
Despite signs warning of trail closures on Mt. Baldy, locals say that some people seem to be ignoring the orders of the U.S. Forest Service for hikes.
Johnny Anchondo led authorities on a wild pursuit through Orange and LA counties on Nov. 9, 2022, during which he crashed several times, rammed police cars and stole multiple vehicles.
The officer was placed on leave after he was arrested for being in possession of obscene material relating to a juvenile.
Amazon workers at four California facilities joined their striking colleagues on the picket line after reaching a stalemate during labor negotiations.
Is your recycled Starbucks cup ending up where you expected? A CBS News investigation says that it probably isn't.
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.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
More than 119 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Saturday and New Year's Day, which would top the previous holiday-season high set in 2019, according to AAA.
The bankrupt discount retail chain plans to liquidate after a deal with a prospective buyer collapsed.
The U.S. government could face a shutdown at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024. Here's what could be impacted.
House Speaker Mike Johnson emerged from a meeting with his fellow Republicans on Friday and said he believed lawmakers would avoid a government shutdown.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
The U.S. government could face a shutdown at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024. Here's what could be impacted.
House Speaker Mike Johnson emerged from a meeting with his fellow Republicans on Friday and said he believed lawmakers would avoid a government shutdown.
The new goal is part of the Paris Agreement, under which member nations must update their emission cut targets every five years.
The 43-year-old heiress and actor has testified about her own experience as a teenager at treatment facilities.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
Troy Terry scored the tiebreaking goal with 24 seconds left, and the Anaheim Ducks rallied late for a 3-2 victory over the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets.
Hajj-Malik Williams passed for two touchdowns, Kylin James ran for another and No. 24 UNLV pulled away in the second half for a 24-13 victory over California in the LA Bowl on Wednesday night.
Chibuzo Agbo scored 23 points and Desmond Claude scored 21 points and USC distanced itself from Cal State Northridge in the second half beating the Matadors 90-69.
The Chicago White Sox have agreed to a $1.05-million, one-year contract with veteran right-hander Bryse Wilson and traded catcher Chuckie Robinson to the Los Angeles Angels for cash.
Everyone has a lucky number in Las Vegas.
Tory Lanaz, who is serving a 10-year prison sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the feet, is harassing her from prison through surrogates, the petition alleges.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Paula Abdul and former "American Idol" producer Nigel Lythgoe have agreed to settle a lawsuit in which she alleged he sexually assaulted her in the early 2000s when she was a judge on the show.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
Community member Sylvia Hernandez donates a carload of toys at the CHiPs for Kids toy drive at Citadel Outlets.
The Time Out Los Angeles editor shares what’s going on this weekend: Holidays Made Here at Warner Bros., Candy Cane Lane in El Segundo, Maum Market at ROW DTLA.
Bree Breckenridge with Waste Management said the company has been participating with the CHiPs for Kids toy drive for the last 15 years.
We're spotlighting some talented high school choir programs from Los Angeles, Orange, and San Bernardino counties performing popular Christmas and holiday tunes.
From Glendora and Fullerton to Burbank and Simi Valley, it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Southern California. Homes and neighborhoods are going all out to highlight their holiday spirit. But you don't need to leave your home, because we're bringing them to you! Our KCAL News Next Weather Meteorologists Evelyn Taft and Dani Ruberti take us to some of the incredible light displays in our region.
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.
