
Biden calls Putin a "war criminal" in sharpest condemnation since invasion
"I think he is a war criminal," President Biden said in response to a journalist's question.
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"I think he is a war criminal," President Biden said in response to a journalist's question.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy's appeal will come as Russia keeps pounding infrastructure Kyiv and many other cities with artillery strikes.
The war in Ukraine entered its 20th day. As many as 3 million Ukrainians have fled the country and many more are displaced within the country.
Wounded correspondent Benjamin Hall remains hospitalized, the network said.
Eastern Europeans remain conflicted as the war continues to rage in their homeland, as Los Angeles locals continue to ramp up relief efforts for Ukrainians attempting to flee the war-torn country.
A Southern California credit union and its partner have launched a $100,000 donation match effort to raise funds for people suffering in war-torn Ukraine, it was announced Thursday.
The state's gas prices jumped 13 cents overnight continuing California's dominating streak of being the most expensive place in the country to fill up your tank. In some areas, like Studio City, super-unleaded gas is $6.89.
Liz Shchepetykovia and her partner Vitaliy Sharlay fled their homes during the first morning of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. They darted for the Romanian border and waited for hours, standing among the thousands of others trying to escape the bloodshed.
A separate motion was also proposed to make Kiev a sister city of L.A.
President Biden has issued a ban on Russian oil, natural gas and coal imports to the U.S.
Food, water, medicine and almost all other supplies were in desperately short supply in the port city of Mariupol, where Russian and Ukrainian forces had agreed to a 11-hour cease-fire to allow civilians and the wounded to be evacuated. But Russian attacks quickly closed the corridor, Ukrainian officials said.
Iryna Vasyklova believes that NATO should create a no-fly zone in Ukraine. However, the organization and its members fear that that type of move will only further escalate Russia's relationship with the west and the war beyond Ukraine.
Mastercard said cards issued by Russian banks will no longer be supported by its network and any card issued outside the country will not work at Russian stores or ATMs. Visa said it's working with clients and partners in Russia to cease all Visa transactions over the coming days.
Seven-time WNBA All-Star center Brittney Griner, 31, has been detained by the Russian Federal Customs Service after it claims to have found hashish oil in her luggage, according to the New York Times and Russian news agency TASS.
"He doesn't want his people to learn the truth," Congressman Adam Schiff says of Vladimir Putin, who is attempting to shut down independent journalism in Russia.
Mila Kunis was born in the Ukrainian city of Chernivtsi in 1983, then part of the former Soviet Ukraine.
Rabbi David Wolpe, of Sinai Temple, says Zelensky's resilience and resistance in the face of the Russian invasion has been the topic of services at synagogues throughout LA.
The spike is mostly due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. However, other factors such as inflation and California's switch to the summer blend could keep prices high for several months.
In a stunning reversal, Russian and Belarusian athletes have been banned from the Paralympics for their countries' roles in the war in Ukraine.
The Agoura Hills-based ministry, Joni and Friends helped rescue some of the 2.6 million Ukrainians with disabilities as the war with Russia intensifies.
"I'm going to try to try to start getting towards the border."
Once again, the price for a gallon of regular gasoline reached another record high on Sunday, according to the Auto Club of Southern California. Drivers are now paying an average of $4.88 per gallon of regular unleaded gasoline, according to Doug Shupe of AAA Southern California.
Thomas-Greenfield said she is "not surprised" Putin has moved to prepare Russia's nuclear forces, as the Russian leader has "tried every means possible to actually put fear in the world in terms of his action."
Explosions from what Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba called "horrific Russian rocket strikes" were heard in Ukraine's capital on Friday amid unverified reports that the fighting had already reached the heart of Kyiv. Videos posted online showed what residents said were Russian tanks driving through their city, and gunfire and air raid sirens were heard in the capital.
Oleksandra Zhukova, a 22-year-old college student living in Glendale, said she feels guilty that she is safe and her family, who live just outside Kyiv, are unable to leave the country.
The family said the 13-year-old was supposed to meet his soccer coach in Lancaster. The child stopped texting them the next day.
With thousands of plant and animal species, including dozens found nowhere else on Earth, Catalina is a world-class diving destination. Yet scientists warn this underwater paradise faces a growing threat.
With college acceptance letters coming soon, thousands of Riverside County students won't have to worry about getting into the California State University system, thanks to a new direct admission program.
The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for the San Fernando Valley Thursday afternoon.
The firefighters will deploy with FEMA as Kentucky prepares for severe storms that could lead to tornadoes.
The family said the 13-year-old was supposed to meet his soccer coach in Lancaster. The child stopped texting them the next day.
With thousands of plant and animal species, including dozens found nowhere else on Earth, Catalina is a world-class diving destination. Yet scientists warn this underwater paradise faces a growing threat.
With college acceptance letters coming soon, thousands of Riverside County students won't have to worry about getting into the California State University system, thanks to a new direct admission program.
The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for the San Fernando Valley Thursday afternoon.
The firefighters will deploy with FEMA as Kentucky prepares for severe storms that could lead to tornadoes.
The family said the 13-year-old was supposed to meet his soccer coach in Lancaster. The child stopped texting them the next day.
The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for the San Fernando Valley Thursday afternoon.
The firefighters will deploy with FEMA as Kentucky prepares for severe storms that could lead to tornadoes.
The sheriff's department said Donte Lamont Brown is the estranged boyfriend of victim La'von Hall, who was found shot to death along with her daughter Ma'Laysia Martin Tuesday night.
Attorney Dale Galipo referenced the cell phone video of the incident during a Thursday news conference and said that Ramirez was unarmed and had seven bullet wounds, "including several to his back."
Police say the driver was wanted for failure to yield.
Police say that the scooter riders were heading in the wrong direction on Hewes Street when they collided head-on with a Tesla.
A new report shows that some of the nation's most polluted cities are in Southern California, four of which call the Inland Empire home.
The ticket was sold at a 7-Eleven store at 763 N. Euclid Street, according to the California Lottery.
The shooting happened in the parking lot of Riverview Park at around 9:40 p.m. on Friday, police said.
With college acceptance letters coming soon, thousands of Riverside County students won't have to worry about getting into the California State University system, thanks to a new direct admission program.
Both brothers were arrested earlier this week and remain behind bars on $1 million bail.
The Lake Elsinore man was sentenced to 13 years in a federal prison for distributing fentanyl that led to the death of an unidentified victim in Idaho in 2023.
Riverside County Assemblyman Bill Essayli has accepted an appointment to be the United States Attorney for California's Central District.
Authorities have made an arrest in a nearly 20-year-old cold case in the Inland Empire.
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.
Hailey Okula, a 33-year-old known online as "Nurse Hailey," died after giving birth to her first child, a son named Crew. She had dealt with infertility for almost two years.
On Air Force One on Thursday, President Trump said Elon Musk can stay "as long as he'd like," but he added there will be a point when "Elon's gotta have to leave."
Nasdaq also sinks more than 1,000 points as investors fret over the potential economic impact of President Trump's latest tariffs.
The Athletics traded talented base-stealer and outfielder Esteury Ruiz to the Los Angeles Dodgers for minor league right-hander Carlos Duran.
Nicholas Roske was found outside Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's home with a gun and a knife in 2022.
On Air Force One on Thursday, President Trump said Elon Musk can stay "as long as he'd like," but he added there will be a point when "Elon's gotta have to leave."
Nicholas Roske was found outside Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's home with a gun and a knife in 2022.
Another prominent Democrat has thrown his name into the 2026 race to succeed Gavin Newsom as California's governor.
President Trump announced the U.S. will impose a minimum baseline of 10% tariffs on goods imported from all foreign countries, along with further "reciprocal tariffs."
Riverside County Assemblyman Bill Essayli has accepted an appointment to be the United States Attorney for California's Central District.
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 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 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.
No states mandate that students receive the COVID-19 vaccine, though other vaccine requirements remain in place.
Pertussis cases are on the rise again, after a dip following the winter holidays.
The CDC says respiratory illness is now "very high" nationwide.
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.
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.
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has announced it will be closing approximately 500 stores nationwide, almost a year after filing for bankruptcy.
Los Angeles FC kept Lionel Messi off the scoresheet in a 1-0 victory over Inter Miami in the first leg of their CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal matchup.
Kawhi Leonard scored 28 points and James Harden had 21 points and 10 assists to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 114-98 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.
Shohei Ohtani hit a tiebreaking home run in the ninth inning on his bobblehead night, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers over the winless Atlanta Braves 6-5.
The Los Angeles Chargers have signed former Australian rugby star Jordan Petaia as part of the NFL's International Player Pathway program.
The Athletics traded talented base-stealer and outfielder Esteury Ruiz to the Los Angeles Dodgers for minor league right-hander Carlos Duran.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
First responders and victims of the Los Angeles wildfires were treated to a free experience at the Hollywood Bowl on Tuesday evening, including performances by Christina Aguilera and the LA Philharmonic.
Kim Delaney, an Emmy-winning actor known for her role on "NYPD Blue," will not face criminal charges in connection with her arrest in Marina Del Rey in an alleged domestic dispute over the weekend.
She was arrested on Saturday at a home in Marina Del Rey for assault with a deadly weapon, according to Los Angeles County deputies.
Actor Richard Chamberlain died Saturday, March 29, in Waimanalo, Hawai'i of complications following a stroke. He was two days shy of his 91st birthday.
Desmond Shaw in SKYCAL takes us above the Palisades and Eaton Fire zones, along with Assignment Editor Mike Rogers, to show us what was lost and saved and what's ahead for recovery and rebuilding. Together, they discuss the history of some of Los Angeles County's most beloved landmarks, whether destroyed or survived, take viewer questions, and explain the latest fire developments.
The new auto import taxes are expected to drive up foreign car prices by thousands of dollars. Michele Gile reports.
Jasmine Viel speaks to Altadena artists that are using their skills to process the devastation and destruction of the Eaton Fire.
Trump's tariffs are expected to hit Southern California hard. KCAL News reporter Jeff Nguyen speaks to some people already feeling the pinch.
The Swim with Mike Foundation helps raise funds for physically challenged athletes. Jaime Maggio spoke with two of the foundation's scholarship recipients ahead of the event on April 5.
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.