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Bluesky reported one million new users after President-elect Trump tapped X owner Musk for his next administration.
Many local officials have taken to social media to push back on harmful misinformation about Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene.
California will make it illegal for social media platforms to knowingly provide addictive feeds to children without parental consent beginning in 2027 under a new law Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Friday.
MrBeast's production company, along with Amazon Studios, is facing a lawsuit involving contestants from the reality show "Beast Games."
The World Bank has halted all paid advertising on X after CBS News found its promoted ads under racist posts.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
Following a shooter's attempt to kill former President Trump, conspiracy theories, digitally altered images and misinformation spread across social media platforms.
The anti-sunscreen movement is spreading misinformation online, and some younger adults are questioning sun safety.
Users also received pop-up notification that seemed to suggest the change would result in more user engagement.
The lawsuit claims that the measure, signed into law by President Biden, is unconstitutional.
The retailer says the peelable treats have been "flying off the shelves" ever since TikTokers discovered the candy.
The Spice Girls had a reunion on Saturday and even put on an impromptu performance.
The Supreme Court heard a free speech case involving the Biden administration's efforts to pressure social media companies to remove what it said was false information.
The Vallejo Police Department's social media pages have been bombarded with negative comments after the release earlier this month of the Netflix documentary "American Nightmare" that outlines a bungled kidnapping case.
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West has a long history of making antisemitic comments and just apologized to the Jewish community in an Instagram post written in Hebrew.
As the conflict between Israel and Hamas grinds on, social media has become a front line in the battle over public opinion. Teens are getting caught in the middle.
Utah has become the latest state to sue TikTok, alleging the social media company is "baiting" children into addictive and unhealthy habits.
The teen slipped and fell "when climbing upon one of the arches, in order to post, apparently, a social media broadcast," police said.
Memphis player Ja Morant has been suspended by the Grizzlies after a social media video in which he appears to be holding a gun.
Twitter says it has removed tweets showing a poster promoting a 'Trans Day of Vengeance' protest in support of transgender rights in Washington, D.C.
An Orange County woman was rushed to the hospital after a group of middle schoolers threw a bucket over her head, causing her to fall inside a Tustin Target. Michele Gile reports.
CEO Shou Zi Chew struggled to convince skeptical lawmakers that the app protects user data as momentum builds for banning the app over national security concerns.
Social media company has seen an increase in instability and bugs in recent months after Elon Musk slashed jobs.
The move could curb amount of time teens spend on platform, but many will be able to bypass limit by entering passcode.
Police said a call came in for a suspect chasing a person with a sword. It is believed the barricaded suspect may also be armed with a gun.
Police said there was no bomb threat to Fillmore High School Tuesday after a call reporting a bomb at the campus led to an investigation and a decision to move students away from campus.
Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht will head to his first All-Star weekend after being selected for the Rising Stars game, which will be played on Feb. 14 in San Francisco.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Monday a Los Angeles-area real estate agent is being charged with price-gouging, accused of trying to rent a home in Glendale for 50% more than the listing price to a family evacuated in the Eaton Fire.
Lawmakers and experts say China's DeepSeek AI app could expose U.S. users to risks and promote censorship.
Police said a call came in for a suspect chasing a person with a sword. It is believed the barricaded suspect may also be armed with a gun.
Police said there was no bomb threat to Fillmore High School Tuesday after a call reporting a bomb at the campus led to an investigation and a decision to move students away from campus.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Monday a Los Angeles-area real estate agent is being charged with price-gouging, accused of trying to rent a home in Glendale for 50% more than the listing price to a family evacuated in the Eaton Fire.
Lawmakers and experts say China's DeepSeek AI app could expose U.S. users to risks and promote censorship.
A Monday night memo could affect programs in every state, from aid to nonprofits to small business loans and local government grants.
Police said a call came in for a suspect chasing a person with a sword. It is believed the barricaded suspect may also be armed with a gun.
Police said there was no bomb threat to Fillmore High School Tuesday after a call reporting a bomb at the campus led to an investigation and a decision to move students away from campus.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Monday a Los Angeles-area real estate agent is being charged with price-gouging, accused of trying to rent a home in Glendale for 50% more than the listing price to a family evacuated in the Eaton Fire.
A 2023 lawsuit calling for fair pay and proper staffing in the Los Angeles Fire Department has been reignited following the devastating Palisades and Eaton fires that left 29 people dead.
The philanthropic group named LA Rises rolled out Tuesday with $100 million in seed funding from Walter, the Mark Walter Family Foundation, and the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation.
Officers say that an unregistered boat was used to traffic undocumented migrants into Orange County through the Dana Point Harbor last week.
The crash happened as Costa Mesa police were in pursuit of an alleged stolen vehicle driver early Sunday morning.
Deputies say that the victim and suspect are relatives.
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a necropsy revealed the whale may have suffered a ship strike due to the blunt-force trauma it appeared to have.
The man allegedly got into the patrol car while armed with a gun after assaulting a Fountain Valley police officer on Friday.
Police say that the attack happened early Sunday morning during some sort of confrontation at a home in the 1500 block of Alture Place.
The remains were discovered last Friday near the Araby Trail and Southridge Drive, according to Palm Springs police.
The crash happened just before 9:30 p.m. just south of Central Ave. on northbound lanes of I-15, according to CHP officers.
it happened at around 7 p.m. on Thursday, near the intersection of Menifee Road and Triple Crown Road, according to the Menifee Police Department.
Deputies say that the officer resigned before allegations were revealed.
KCAL News Investigates dives into the stats and budgets surrounding the enforcement of illegal dumping in LA.
Ross Palombo takes us through a year's worth of KCAL News Investigations.
More issues over how the Los Angeles fire chief, mayor and the city are handling the deadly wildfires and it's who it may be coming from that's raising eyebrows. Senior Reporter Ross Palombo has the story that you'll only see on KCAL News.
A KCAL News investigation found that some schools marked entire classrooms present on days where there were actually numerous absences, which one teacher believes to be a district-wide issue.
Ross Palombo investigates possible attendance fraud, where marking students present when they're not actually in class, could be affecting an even larger amount of LAUSD schools than first thought.
Lawmakers and experts say China's DeepSeek AI app could expose U.S. users to risks and promote censorship.
A Monday night memo could affect programs in every state, from aid to nonprofits to small business loans and local government grants.
The Senate voted to confirm Sean Duffy as transportation secretary with bipartisan support.
The spending freeze on federal assistance could affect everything from aid to nonprofits, universities, small business loans and state and local government grants.
A California woman was sentenced to 41 months in prison for helping Chinese women travel to the U.S. to deliver babies who automatically became American citizens.
A Monday night memo could affect programs in every state, from aid to nonprofits to small business loans and local government grants.
The Senate voted to confirm Sean Duffy as transportation secretary with bipartisan support.
The spending freeze on federal assistance could affect everything from aid to nonprofits, universities, small business loans and state and local government grants.
Earlier Sunday, Colombian President Gustavo Petro said he rejected deportation flights because the deportees were being transported in military aircraft.
Vice President JD Vance said in his first interview that the bishops might be more "worried about their bottom line."
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.
World Health Organization chief says agency already cutting back on hiring and travel with Trump withdrawal set to hit funding.
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
But consumer advocates say the Food and Drug Administration's new guidance on lead limit in baby food doesn't go far enough.
The H5N1 bird flu virus has been found in samples of Monarch Raw Pet Food, and a cat that ate the food is confirmed to have been infected.
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.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Democratic philanthropist George Soros and actor-director Denzel Washington were awarded the nation's highest civilian honor.
Insurance companies in California will have to offer coverage to homeowners in wildfire-prone areas under a new state regulation that was announced Monday.
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.
Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht will head to his first All-Star weekend after being selected for the Rising Stars game, which will be played on Feb. 14 in San Francisco.
Eric Dailey Jr. had 16 points, Sebastian Mack came off the bench to score 14 and Aday Mara blocked five shots on his way to a double-double as UCLA beat USC 82-76.
Devin Booker scored 26 points, Kevin Durant added 24 and the surging Phoenix Suns survived a late scare for a 111-109 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night.
Anthony Davis had 42 points and 23 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers used a huge first quarter from the All-Star center to build a 23-point lead before beating the Charlotte Hornets 112-107 on Monday night for their fourth straight win.
Marco Kasper scored twice, Lucas Raymond had a goal and three assists, and the Detroit Red Wings rallied to beat the Los Angeles Kings 5-2.
Nominations for the 97th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, with "Emilia Pérez," "A Complete Unknown" and "Conclave" at the top of the heap in nominations.
Comedian Trevor Noah will return to the Grammy Awards stage to host the 2025 ceremony — his fifth consecutive year leading the show.
President-elect Donald Trump had one of the biggest names in country music performing at his swearing-in ceremony.
The proceeds will help short and long-term relief efforts for Southern California wildfire victims.
David Lynch has died at the age of 78, his family announced.
Hammers for Heroes veteran build with San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity transforms previously vacant Caltrans properties into homes for veterans.
Malachi Garcia was found healthy and in good spirits, two days after he went missing while snowboarding in Wrightwood at the Mountain High ski resort.
KCAL News anchor Pat Harvey went to Pacific Palisades to get answers about the timeline for rebuilding and recovery from Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and her newly tapped Chief Recovery Officer, real estate developer Steve Soboroff.
Karla Aguayo, the director of Legal Services with CHIRLA, said ICE raids are instilling fear in immigrant communities amid mass deportations.
Bald eagles Jackie and Shadow laid two eggs in their Big Bear nest. Sandy Steers, with the Friends of Big Bear Valley, said the pair are prioritizing keeping the eggs safe against predators and cold weather.
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.
