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With just over a week until Election Day, Puerto Rico has been thrust into the spotlight by both campaigns.
Ernesto regained hurricane strength on Sunday, forecasters said, and will continue to bring "life-threatening surf and rip current conditions" to the U.S. East Coast.
Hurricane Maria nearly wiped out an endangered parrot in Puerto Rico, highlighting the grave threat climate change-fueled storms pose to endangered species.
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The eye of Fiona was forecast to pass Bermuda Thursday night and "approach" the Atlantic Canada province of Nova Scotia Friday, the National Hurricane Center said.
Nicole Comstock reports from San Dimas, where she provides the latest on local efforts to provide relief in Hurricane-stricken Puerto Rico. Orange County Fire Authority and Riverside Fire Department crews are among those aiding the country in cleanup efforts.
The storm caused "catastrophic" damage in Puerto Rico, its governor said, and a forecaster said flooding was already "historic." Power was out across the island.
Luma, the company that operates power transmission and distribution, said bad weather, including winds of 80 mph, had disrupted transmission lines, leading to "a blackout on all the island."
Authorities in the U.S. territory said it was too early to know the full scope of damage from an expansive storm that was still forecast to unleash torrential rain across Puerto Rico on Monday.
Dorian became a Category 1 hurricane right before it made landfall on the U.S. Virgin Islands on Wednesday, causing power outages and minor flooding.
Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic are under states of emergency as Tropical Storm Dorian tears through the Caribbean. Forecasters warn heavy rain could cause life-threatening floods.
Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló resigned Wednesday night after his government and the country spent the day under a cloud of uncertainty. He said his resignation would take effect on Friday, August 2 and Secretary of Justice Wanda Vázquez will succeed him.
Rather than asking for something for herself after her rare form of leukemia went into remission, Zelaya Guevara asked Make-A-Wish to help the children and families of Puerto Rico affected by Hurricane Maria.
The president tweeted that the 3,000 number was offered up by Democrats to make him look bad.
It's the latest defense since Mr. Trump on Tuesday claimed that federal response to Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico was an "unsung success."
Officials said it could take 24 to 36 hours to fully restore power to more than 1.4 million customers.
Puerto Rico's governor is demanding action from U.S. Congress after announcing that the Treasury Department has cut a nearly $5 billion disaster relief loan by more than half.
Federal officials are blaming a lack of leadership, money and communication in Puerto Rico for setting back hurricane recovery efforts in the U.S. territory.
San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz says many in the U.S. territory still need the water and food they have been getting from FEMA.
Officials say 32 people have been slain in hurricane-battered Puerto Rico in the first 11 days of the year, double the number killed over the same period in 2017.
Two months after Hurricane Maria, San Juan's La Perla neighborhood, made famous in the viral music video for "Despacito," is still without water and power.
"By now, it's sort of comical, but it makes me feel second-class, like you don't belong," one New Yorker says of the federal response
Riverside Fire Department sent a search and rescue team Saturday to help victims of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico.
"All I can do it pray," Jeanette Santana said.
Baseball has scrapped a series in Puerto Rico between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Miami Marlins amid concerns over the Zika virus.
Cristian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa — the son-in-law of Jalisco New Generation cartel leader "El Mencho" — was arrested in Riverside, California, officials said.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
The state's highest court ruled a special prosecutor's decision to re-indict Smollett violated his constitutional rights after Cook County prosecutors previously dropped charges against him.
The fiery crash happened around 11:17 p.m. at the intersection of Palos Verdes Blvd. and Catalina Avenue.
Moreno Valley city leaders approved the Aquabella Project on Wednesday, making way for a massive development that will bring 15,000 apartments to the city by the time it's finished 15 years from now.
Cristian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa — the son-in-law of Jalisco New Generation cartel leader "El Mencho" — was arrested in Riverside, California, officials said.
Thousands of University of California health and service workers have hit the picket line as of Wednesday morning.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
The state's highest court ruled a special prosecutor's decision to re-indict Smollett violated his constitutional rights after Cook County prosecutors previously dropped charges against him.
The fiery crash happened around 11:17 p.m. at the intersection of Palos Verdes Blvd. and Catalina Avenue.
The fiery crash happened around 11:17 p.m. at the intersection of Palos Verdes Blvd. and Catalina Avenue.
Moreno Valley city leaders approved the Aquabella Project on Wednesday, making way for a massive development that will bring 15,000 apartments to the city by the time it's finished 15 years from now.
Los Angeles County Supervisors are calling for a county-run homeless department after a recent audit found that the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority was having a number of issues, including the handling of funding provided for direct response to the homeless crisis.
The grandson and another man are scheduled for arraignment in December for their part in the murder and burglarization of a 75-year-old South Pasadena woman's home in June.
A man was killed over the weekend when he was hit by two different cars while riding his bike in Santa Monica.
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 cat was scared up a tree by one of the neighborhood's small dogs before getting tranquilized and relocated by wildlife officials.
Park officials say the ride had technical difficulties. Twenty-two riders were involved. Two were brought to a hospital.
The student told police that the alleged relationship was ongoing for six months.
One of the Orange County firefighters injured after his crew's truck rolled over during a crash near the Airport Fire will return home on Friday.
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.
The woman told firefighters that she had fallen into the hole sometime Tuesday evening and wasn't discovered until a passerby heard her screaming for help.
Undercover detectives posed as a teenage girl online and began talking with a 43-year-old man from Arizona who expressed his intent to meet up for sexual purposes.
It happened at around 9:15 p.m. on Friday near the intersection of SR-74 and White Avenue, according to California Highway Patrol officers.
Investigators arrested the 46-year-old man after an undercover operation revealed he was trying to meet a minor for sexual purposes.
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.
Cristian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa — the son-in-law of Jalisco New Generation cartel leader "El Mencho" — was arrested in Riverside, California, officials said.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
A major storm swept across the northwestern U.S., battering the region with strong winds and rain, causing widespread power outages and downing trees that killed at least two people.
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.
Dr. Mehmet Oz unsuccessfully ran for Senate in 2022. Now he's Trump's choice to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Los Angeles County Supervisors are calling for a county-run homeless department after a recent audit found that the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority was having a number of issues, including the handling of funding provided for direct response to the homeless crisis.
Dr. Mehmet Oz unsuccessfully ran for Senate in 2022. Now he's Trump's choice to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
City Council members on Tuesday will consider adopting an ordinance that will make Los Angeles a "sanctuary city," which will prohibit any city resources from being used to help the federal enforcement of immigration laws.
The House Ethics Committee hasn't decided if it will release its findings on allegations Matt Gaetz engaged in sexual misconduct, illicit drug use and bribery.
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.
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.
Workers at seven CVS pharmacies in Southern California have gone on strike for better pay and health care and to protest what they say is bad-faith contract bargaining by the company.
Sebastian Mack scored 21 points, Tyler Bilodeau hit 4 of 4 from 3-point range and finished with 20 points and UCLA beat Idaho State 84-70.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 24 shots, Jason Zucker scored the game's only goal, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Los Angeles Kings 1-0.
James Harden scored 24 points and the Los Angeles Clippers won their sixth game in a row at their new arena, beating the Orlando Magic 104-93.
Freddie Freeman's historic walk-off grand slam ball from Game 1 of the World Series is hitting the auction block.
Terrence Williams II and Chibuzo Agbo scored 20 points apiece, Wesley Yates III added 14 and Southern California beat San Jose State 82-68.
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.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
Mattel apologizes for inadvertently directing people to pornography site instead of one promoting upcoming film.
After a tree went up in flames in South Los Angeles, investigators discovered a burned dead body at the scene. It's not clear how the person died or whether foul play was involved.
The LA County Auditor-Controller has released a scathing report on the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, disclosing an audit that discovered the agency failed to track more than $50 million in funding in recent years.
About a week before Thanksgiving, some travelers are already packing roads and airports like LAX as they try to beat the crowds. According to the Transportation Security Administration, travel is already hitting record levels with more airline passengers being screened than ever before.
Actress Jenifer Lewis and director Vicky Jenson discuss the theme, animation, and music behind “Spellbound.”
Matt Rose with the Los Angeles PanCAN affiliate shares his personal experience with pancreatic cancer and encourages those affected by the disease to receive support through PanCAN.
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
