West Virginia train derailment leaks diesel, oil into protected river
The portion of the New River impacted by the train derailment is part of a national park, and is believed to be older than the Appalachians.
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The portion of the New River impacted by the train derailment is part of a national park, and is believed to be older than the Appalachians.
"People are sometimes not aware of the havoc that these things can wreak until the disaster happens," said Sierra Club lobbyist.
The approval for repairs comes about a year after the Orange County oil spill. Tina Patel reports.
Amplify Energy agreed to pay $5 million in fines and penalties for violating state environmental laws. Marci Gonzalez and Rachel Kim reports.
Michele Gile reports from Huntington Beach on the Texas-based oil company and two of its subsidiaries who will pay $13 million in federal fines and costs for last year's oil leak from the San Pedro Bay Pipeline off the coast of Southern California, the Department of Justice announced Friday.
The owner of the Plains All American Pipeline has agreed to pay $230 million to settle the class-action lawsuit regarding the 2015 oil spill that occurred at Refugio State Beach.
The U.S. Coast Guard Tuesday announced that Southern California shoreline segments affected by an oil spill have been returned to their original condition.
A second oil sheen was spotted off the Huntington Beach coastline Wednesday, about one week after the first was discovered in the same general area.
A federal grand jury has accused three companies of negligence for the early October pipeline break off the Orange County coast.
The ruptured offshore pipeline that spilled tens of thousands of gallons of crude oil off the Southern California coast this fall did not have a fully functioning leak detection system at the time.
Officials announced on Monday that fishing may resume after an oil spill forced authorities to close to the coast nearly two months ago.
A "light sheen" was spotted Saturday off the coast of Huntington Beach -- in the same region as the October leak that spilled thousands of gallons of oil into the ocean.
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The Coast Guard and NTSB have identified the cargo ship "Beijing" as the vessel likely involved in an "anchor-dragging incident" back in January that may have contributed to the leak.
Crews are nearly a third of the way done cleaning the oil spill residue after five weeks.
The city council passed the resolution in response to the oil spill.
A juvenile dolphin was found stranded on Cabrillo Beach Thursday morning in the continued aftermath of the Huntington Beach oil spill.
Protestors opposed to offshore drilling met outside of Rep. Michelle Steel's offices yesterday in response to the massive oil spill off the coast of California.
The stations will be in place for the estimated 200 boats that got oil stuck to their hulls and need to be cleaned, officials say.
This comes after ocean water quality testing found non-detectable amounts of oil in the water.
Earlier in the week, officials had said that the amount of oil spill may be as high as 144,000 gallons. However, on Thursday, officials said it may be under 30,000 gallons.
The Unified Command leading the oil spill response in Orange County has approved the use of community volunteers to assist in the effort.
The Rotterdam Express made a series of unusual movements over the area of the pipeline.
As of Wednesday, 13 live oiled birds and two dead birds have been collected by rescue teams.
Watchdog groups are concerned that the bottleneck at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach may have played a role in the spill.
The crash happened on Nov. 18 at around 8:40 p.m., when the victims were walking eastbound while crossing the street at Western Avenue and Monette Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
The incident happened around 12:36 p.m. in the industrial area of Ave Penn and Witherspoon Pkwy.
A report from the LA County Economic Development Corporation said the tariffs threaten $500 billion in revenue for the region and put 2 million local workers at risk.
Mayor Karen Bass' budget proposal would lay off 62 employees at LA Animal Services and cut $6.4 million from the troubled department.
CHP officers say that the woman's car was spotted "over the mountainside" on Monday afternoon.
The crash happened on Nov. 18 at around 8:40 p.m., when the victims were walking eastbound while crossing the street at Western Avenue and Monette Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
The incident happened around 12:36 p.m. in the industrial area of Ave Penn and Witherspoon Pkwy.
A report from the LA County Economic Development Corporation said the tariffs threaten $500 billion in revenue for the region and put 2 million local workers at risk.
Mayor Karen Bass' budget proposal would lay off 62 employees at LA Animal Services and cut $6.4 million from the troubled department.
Months after their school was severely damaged by the Palisades Fire, students at Palisades Charter High School will return to in-person classes this week when their new "Pali South" location opens its doors in Santa Monica.
The crash happened on Nov. 18 at around 8:40 p.m., when the victims were walking eastbound while crossing the street at Western Avenue and Monette Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
The incident happened around 12:36 p.m. in the industrial area of Ave Penn and Witherspoon Pkwy.
A report from the LA County Economic Development Corporation said the tariffs threaten $500 billion in revenue for the region and put 2 million local workers at risk.
Mayor Karen Bass' budget proposal would lay off 62 employees at LA Animal Services and cut $6.4 million from the troubled department.
Some Pomona residents were joined by activists as they demanded the release of more than a dozen day laborers who were seen being taken into custody by federal agents outside of a Home Depot on Tuesday.
Councilman Chad Williams paid for the signs going against a measure aimed at eliminating a controversial library review board.
It happened at around 8 p.m. on northbound lanes of I-5 near Magnolia Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Greg Cronin was fired Saturday as coach of the Anaheim Ducks after two seasons, general manager Pat Verbeek announced.
Big Bear celebrated its unique weekend, where visitors enjoy the best winter and spring.
The Newport Beach Police Department said the motorcyclist was "uncooperative" before the officer shot him.
CHP officers say that the woman's car was spotted "over the mountainside" on Monday afternoon.
Nearly 70% of Californians voted to pass Prop 36, which increases the penalties and allows for felony charges against repeat shoplifters. Inland Empire authorities say this is helping them crackdown on the crime.
Deputies were dispatched to the 13600 block of Daimler Street at around 2:50 p.m. on Saturday after learning of the shooting.
A Riverside Police Department Drug Recognition Expert said that the 24-year-old woman was under the influence of cannabis when the deadly crash happened.
Deputies found evidence of a homicide at a home in Perris when they were called to conduct a welfare check on a woman living in the 2100 block of Glimmer Way.
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.
"Doomsday mom" Lori Vallow Daybell, who was convicted in the murders of her children, was found guilty of conspiring to murder her estranged husband in 2019.
Gaylord Nelson, the late U.S. senator and governor of Wisconsin, is considered the founder of Earth Day, which started in 1970.
Two lawsuits allege major home insurance companies have colluded to limit coverage in wildfire-prone California communities and force homeowners onto the state's last-resort insurance plan.
Here's what to know about whether banks and other institutions are open on Easter Monday in the U.S.
The messages were sent the same day Hegseth shared similar details in a separate Signal chat that inadvertently included The Atlantic's editor-in-chief.
The messages were sent the same day Hegseth shared similar details in a separate Signal chat that inadvertently included The Atlantic's editor-in-chief.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen traveled to El Salvador last week, where he met with Abrego Garcia after he said his attempts were repeatedly turned down by the Salvadoran government.
In a brief order, the court directed the Trump administration not to remove Venezuelans held in Texas' Bluebonnet Detention Center "until further order from this court."
The Trump administration has moved to replace websites that previously offered health information and access to COVID tests and treatment.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on May 15 on a Trump administration request to partially enforce the president's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
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.
California is filing a lawsuit to challenge President Donald Trump's tariffs, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.
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.
Andrew McCutchen hit a three-run homer and the Pittsburgh Pirates had 18 hits for the first time in two years in a 9-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels that stopped a three-game losing streak.
Luka Doncic had 31 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers fought back to even their first-round series with the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 94-85 victory in Game 2.
The Cubs were down to their last out in the ninth when Miguel Amaya hit a solo homer off Tanner Scott that landed in the basket in center field.
Straying from the traditional 2 p.m. kickoff time, the Rose Bowl game will instead begin an hour earlier so all three New Year's Day College Football Playoff quarterfinal games are placed "in an ideal window," according to CFP officials.
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards put on a fine performance in a Game 1 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, but it's his antics off the court that have drawn the attention of the NBA.
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
Popular stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze has been named the host of the 77th Emmy Awards airing on CBS on Sept
Wink Martindale, the host of hit game shows "Gambit" and "Tic-Tac-Dough," has died. He was 91.
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.
The Long Beach Police Department arrested a suspect caught on camera viciously yanking a dog by its collar before slamming it onto the ground in a Long Beach alley.
Billy, 40, and Tina, 59, will be moved to the Elephant Experience and Preserve at the Tulsa Zoo. Officials say they made the decision with the elephants' care and well-being at top of mind.
Police have arrested the man suspected of hacking down several downtown Los Angeles trees with a chainsaw over the weekend.
Jeffrey Ferguson, 74, fatally shot his wife, Sheryl Ferguson, 65, on Aug. 3, 2023, in their Anaheim Hills home. He claimed her death was a tragic accident, while prosecutors said he intentionally shot her to death after a night of drinking and arguments between the couple. Laurie Perez reports.
Mayor Karen Bass' budget proposal would lay off 62 employees at LA Animal Services and cut $6.4 million from the troubled department. Lesley Marin reports.
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.
