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The Space Medicine Fellowship, which will train surgeons to treat people in space, is the first of its kind in the nation. The two-year program will train its fellows with NASA and rotate them between SpaceX and JPL.
The launch is scheduled for 12:18 p.m. at the Central Coast military base.
SpaceX is scheduled to launch three rockets over the course of three days, starting with an Italian Earth-observation satellite on Monday.
The Hawthorne based aerospace manufacturer has reported the largest workplace outbreak in Los Angeles County, nearly doubling the next closest outbreak center.
Elon Musk has been named Time Magazine's "Person of the Year."
On Tuesday night, NASA and SpaceX tested their new spacecraft meant to protect the world from asteroids set to collide with Earth.
Watkins will be a member of the fourth crew launched to the station by Hawthorne-based Space-X under a commercial contract with NASA.
Two days after a four-member crew of astronauts returned to Earth following a six-month deployment to the International Space Station, Hawthorne-based SpaceX launched another crew Wednesday to the orbiting outpost.
SpaceX postponed the launch of four more NASA astronauts to the International Space Station due to inclement weather.
Inspiration4 crew members wrapped up an all-civilian space mission Saturday and successfully returned with an automated plunge back to Earth.
Here are the top news stories you might have missed this week.
Hawthorne-based SpaceX made history Wednesday evening when it launched the first-ever non-professional astronaut crew into space.
The unsettling sight was spotted at about 10 p.m. Wednesday night and were visible to eagle-eyed sky watchers throughout Southern California. The lights were the 60 Starlink satellites that were launched into space on Tuesday.
Lighting up the pre-dawn sky, a Falcon 9 rocket with a previously flown first stage roared to life and shot away up the East Coast early Friday, boosting a refurbished SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule into orbit carrying four astronauts on a day-long trip to the International Space Station.
SpaceX is reportedly preparing plans to test its Starlink satellite internet for the United States Air Force.
The mission, called Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer, or SPHEREx, is targeted for launch in June 2024.
The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 1:19 a.m. from Florida's Cape Canaveral. Thursday's launch was the fifth for this Falcon 9, which last flew just 27 days ago – the quickest turnaround between missions for any SpaceX booster.
Hawthorne-based SpaceX launched its first rocket of the year Thursday evening, sending a Turkish broadcasting satellite into orbit from Cape Canaveral in Florida.
Ventura County residents may hear several sonic booms when the Falcon 9 rocket returns to earth.
SpaceX will attempt to launch the satellite Thursday, after multiple scrubbed missions, with liftoff scheduled for 3:24 p.m.
Hundreds of protesters rallied Thursday at the SpaceX facility in Hawthorne to voice opposition to a planned satellite launch for the Turkish government.
After a string of last-minute delays and scrubbed missions, Hawthorne-based SpaceX successfully launched 60 internet satellites into orbit from Florida's Cape Canaveral on Tuesday.
The Cape Canaveral launch was canceled just 18 seconds before liftoff.
Hawthorne-based SpaceX set a record Tuesday for the reuse of its workhorse Falcon 9 rockets when it launched another batch of internet satellites into orbit.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket vaulted into space early Friday, boosting another 57 Starlink internet relay stations into orbit.
Los Angeles County is suing the owners and operators of the Chiquita Canyon Landfill in Castaic, alleging the site has released hazardous gases hurting the health of local residents who have complained of headaches, difficulty breathing and heart problems.
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.
The future of the beloved Reche Canyon donkey community has residents at odds over how the situation is being handled, and where the animals may actually end up.
The suspect allegedly kidnapped at least two women, including a case where a woman was held captive for roughly two weeks.
The thieves took off with half a truckload of toys meant for the children in need.
One week after the Franklin Fire erupted in Malibu, new red flag warnings have been issued for the same areas.
Los Angeles County is suing the owners and operators of the Chiquita Canyon Landfill in Castaic, alleging the site has released hazardous gases hurting the health of local residents who have complained of headaches, difficulty breathing and heart problems.
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.
The future of the beloved Reche Canyon donkey community has residents at odds over how the situation is being handled, and where the animals may actually end up.
The suspect allegedly kidnapped at least two women, including a case where a woman was held captive for roughly two weeks.
Los Angeles County is suing the owners and operators of the Chiquita Canyon Landfill in Castaic, alleging the site has released hazardous gases hurting the health of local residents who have complained of headaches, difficulty breathing and heart problems.
The suspect allegedly kidnapped at least two women, including a case where a woman was held captive for roughly two weeks.
The thieves took off with half a truckload of toys meant for the children in need.
A Christian Bible college based in Southern California has been ordered to cease operations after state inspections discovered empty classrooms, an inadequate handling of records and courses being taught via live-stream at its campuses.
The motion directs the county's Department of Human Resources and other relevant departments to expedite recruitment and hiring to ensure full staffing at Los Padrinos.
The suspect allegedly kidnapped at least two women, including a case where a woman was held captive for roughly two weeks.
It happened just after 3 p.m. on Santiago Canyon Road, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Murphy died at his home after suffering an unspecified medical emergency, according to city officials.
An Irvine neighborhood is living on edge after several homes were burglarized in a string of recent break ins, which police say are the work of a transnational crime ring.
Edgar previously served as the Chief Financial Officer and Associated Deputy Under Secretary of Management for the Department of Homeland Security during Trump's first term in the White House.
The future of the beloved Reche Canyon donkey community has residents at odds over how the situation is being handled, and where the animals may actually end up.
It happened at around 8:30 p.m. along southbound lanes of I-215, just north of Scott Road, according to the California Highway Patrol.
It happened at around 9 p.m. on Friday in the 26100 block of Newport Road, according to the Menifee Police Department.
Authorities say that more arrests are anticipated.
Deputies were called to the area in order to investigate a "suspicious circumstance" and found a 56-year-old woman who was suffering from trauma.
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.
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.
ABC News agreed to contribute $15 million to President-elect Donald Trump's presidential foundation and museum to settle the defamation suit filed by Trump.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi underwent a successful hip replacement after an injury in Europe.
President-elect Donald Trump huddled with allies while attending one of college football's biggest rivalries.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is in the hospital after sustaining an injury on an overseas trip in Luxembourg, her office said Friday.
Rep. Mike Waltz said President-elect Donald Trump has a good relationship with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who he said also has ""regular engagement" with Russia amid its war with Ukraine.
ABC News agreed to contribute $15 million to President-elect Donald Trump's presidential foundation and museum to settle the defamation suit filed by Trump.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi underwent a successful hip replacement after an injury in Europe.
President-elect Donald Trump huddled with allies while attending one of college football's biggest rivalries.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is in the hospital after sustaining an injury on an overseas trip in Luxembourg, her office said Friday.
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.
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."
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.
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.
The NFL announced that the Patriots will be playing a Saturday afternoon game in Week 17 against the Chargers.
James Harden scored 24 of his 41 points in the first quarter and the Los Angeles Clippers rolled to a 144-107 victory over the Utah Jazz while reaching a season-high scoring total.
Janiah Barker had her fourth double-double of the season with 12 points and 13 rebounds and top-ranked UCLA led throughout in its 69-37 victory over Cal Poly on Monday night at Pauley Pavilion.
Anthony Davis had 40 points and 16 rebounds, LeBron James added 18 points in his return and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 116-110 on Sunday night.
Desmond Claude scored 19 points, Saint Thomas scored 13 of his season-high 17 points in the the first half and Southern California never trailed as the Trojans beat Montana State 89-63.
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.
Luzdelia Caballero reports from Malibu, where the firefight against the Franklin Fire continues after a week. It comes at a time that new red flag warnings have been issued for the region.
Rina Nakano shows us how their handmade toys are bringing simple joy to military kids.
Whether it's their morning coffee or a glass of wine at sunset, every day Irma Cameron and Joanne Gates take in the beautiful view from their terrace at Everleigh Senior Community in San Clemente. Nik Zecevic reports.
The thieves took off with half a truckload of toys meant for children in need. Michele Gile reports.
Los Angeles County is suing the owners and operators of the Chiquita Canyon Landfill in Castaic, alleging the site has released hazardous gases hurting the health of local residents who have complained of headaches, difficulty breathing and even cardiac issues.
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.
