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UCLA Grad Jessica Watkins To Be First Black Woman On NASA Space Station Crew
Watkins will be a member of the fourth crew launched to the station by Hawthorne-based Space-X under a commercial contract with NASA.
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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.
Hawthorne-based SpaceX will make another attempt late Thursday evening to launch several dozen internet satellites into orbit.
Two astronauts who were part of a historic launch to the International Space Station are expected to return to Earth on Sunday, weather permitting.
The 51-day turnaround time broke the company's previous record of 62 days for re-use of a rocket stage.
SpaceX will try again Saturday to launch its twice-delayed mission to deploy 57 internet satellites into orbit.
The Falcon 9 rocket carrying the GPS III SV03 satellite window launched at about 1:10 p.m. California time. The launch was livestreamed at www.spacex.com .
The Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to take off from Cape Canaveral at 1:18 p.m. PST, carrying 57 Starlink internet satellites.
The paint contractor relied on that truck for his livelihood. He said he lost $20,000 worth of tools and treasured family heirlooms.
The L.A. Zoo capped off its 2024 California condor breeding season with a record-breaking 17 chicks hatched, breaking a record of 15 set in 1997.
FBI Director Christopher Wray faced questions from the House Judiciary Committee about the bureau's investigation into the Trump assassination attempt.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and LA Councilwoman Traci Park are questioning the results of a Rand Corporation study that suggests efforts to reduce homeless encampments in three neighborhoods provided only temporary relief.
A 45-year-old man was stabbed at the stairwell of the LA Metro station in North Hollywood while the suspect remains at large.
The paint contractor relied on that truck for his livelihood. He said he lost $20,000 worth of tools and treasured family heirlooms.
The L.A. Zoo capped off its 2024 California condor breeding season with a record-breaking 17 chicks hatched, breaking a record of 15 set in 1997.
FBI Director Christopher Wray faced questions from the House Judiciary Committee about the bureau's investigation into the Trump assassination attempt.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and LA Councilwoman Traci Park are questioning the results of a Rand Corporation study that suggests efforts to reduce homeless encampments in three neighborhoods provided only temporary relief.
A 45-year-old man was stabbed at the stairwell of the LA Metro station in North Hollywood while the suspect remains at large.
The paint contractor relied on that truck for his livelihood. He said he lost $20,000 worth of tools and treasured family heirlooms.
The L.A. Zoo capped off its 2024 California condor breeding season with a record-breaking 17 chicks hatched, breaking a record of 15 set in 1997.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and LA Councilwoman Traci Park are questioning the results of a Rand Corporation study that suggests efforts to reduce homeless encampments in three neighborhoods provided only temporary relief.
A 45-year-old man was stabbed at the stairwell of the LA Metro station in North Hollywood while the suspect remains at large.
The latest lawsuit names five men as perpetrators of sexual abuse and accuses the district of knowing that they were a danger to students at Rosemead High School yet allowing them to continue teaching and supervising students.
Pedro Gallegos-Garcia, was extradited from Mexico last week after he was arrested in connection with a deadly shooting at a quinceañara in Costa Mesa in 2006.
A Caltrans worker was struck and killed by a tow truck while picking up trash along the side of the I-5 Freeway in San Clemente on Monday.
Orange County investigators arrested a 29-year-old on Wednesday for allegedly starting several vegetation fires in San Juan Capistrano right before the Fourth of July.
The family was on a bike ride in Garden Grove when the suspect allegedly crashed into them with a BAC three times the legal limit.
Six men have been charged with stealing more than 300 firearms from stores across Southern California, allegedly using stolen vehicles to ram into the gun shops before breaking into them.
Residents found the landlord surrounded by several of his dogs after he died.
In all, agents recovered 28 rifles, one handgun, 30 high-capacity magazines and more than 2,200 rounds of ammunition of various calibers, the department reported.
The stabbing happened at around 9:30 p.m. Saturday evening in the 31000 block of Riverside Drive, deputies said.
Investigators say that the Hawarden Fire, which destroyed several homes in Riverside, was ignited by fireworks, while the Eagle Fire, which has torched nearly 500 acres, forced evacuation orders for many on Sunday.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Board Chair Janice Hahn rides the Metro after the agency reached a five-year high in violent crime incidents.
Ross Palombo digs through the numbers to give the bigger picture behind California fundraising for both presidential candidates.
After a two-year KCAL News Investigation uncovered serious concerns about police selling their old weapons, a new case study has brought a new light to where agencies buy their new guns.
Thousands of guns once owned by law enforcement have been found at crime scenes, including at incidents in Southern California, an in-depth investigation has revealed.
"No teacher should have to lie as part of their job". Ross Palombo talks to a teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School who says he was told to lie about class attendance, which is how the state calculates funding from your tax dollars.
"That's a search that's obviously significant in terms of his state of mind," FBI Director Christopher Wray said.
Coco Gauff will join LeBron James as Team USA's flag bearers and will lead American athletes during the Olympics opening ceremony.
CrowdStrike released details about the cause of an outage that took down computers across the globe, blaming "problematic content data."
Many so-called zombie mortgages date back to the 2008 financial crisis, and consumer advocates warn a new wave of zombies could be on the horizon — this time, from all the home equity credit lines taken out during the pandemic.
An incredible video captured the moment a whale off the coast of New Hampshire capsized a boat, sending two men flying into the ocean.
FBI Director Christopher Wray faced questions from the House Judiciary Committee about the bureau's investigation into the Trump assassination attempt.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said in his new podcast that President Joe Biden's announcement that he would be dropping out of the 2024 presidential race took him by surprise.
"That's a search that's obviously significant in terms of his state of mind," FBI Director Christopher Wray said.
The Israeli prime minister's address comes at a fraught time in U.S. politics and as he faces domestic and international pressure over the war in Gaza.
President Biden made the shocking announcement Sunday that he would end his reelection campaign and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris soon afterward.
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.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
When, who and how much to tip is becoming more of a question in consumers' minds.
One in four college students says they have credit card debt, according to a new survey by U.S. News and World Report. And with interest rates topping 20 percent, those students could be in debt for years. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has more on the biggest mistakes college students are making with their credit cards.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
A case of H5 influenza, also known as bird flu or avian influenza, has been confirmed in a man who was working at a dairy farm in northeastern Colorado.
The CDC says it is too early to say if this year's summer COVID-19 surge has arrived.
The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
Angel City FC says Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger and Southern California dean for communication and journalism Willow Bay will be the new controlling owners of the National Women's Soccer League team.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Gov. Newsom Saturday signed a state budget to close an estimated $46.8 billion deficit through $16 billion in spending cuts and business tax increases.
Democrat lawmakers in California have agreed to delay a minimum wage increase for about 426,000 health care workers to help balance the state budget.
The IOC also voted on Wednesday to name the French Alps as the host of the 2030 Winter Games.
Shohei Ohtani had two hits and drove in three runs, rookie Landon Knack pitched five solid innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their winning streak to five games by beating the San Francisco Giants 5-2.
José Soriano allowed one run in 7 2/3 innings, Luis Rengifo delivered a key two-run single in his return from the injured list, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Seattle Mariners 5-1.
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout lasted just two innings of his first rehab start in the minors due to soreness in his surgically-repaired left knee.
Teoscar Hernández had three hits and three RBIs, including a go-ahead single in the eighth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their winning streak to four games by beating the San Francisco Giants 3-2.
Rapper and sports fan Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic flame through the suburb of Saint-Denis, north of Paris.
Regency Theatres' Westwood Village and Bruin theaters will close their doors on Thursday as their leases expire, ending a nearly 100-year run for the two iconic locations.
Shannen Doherty had accused Kurt Iswarienko of prolonging the divorce so he didn't have to pay spousal support.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
The paint contractor relied on that truck for his livelihood. He said he lost $20,000 worth of tools and treasured family heirlooms. Jasmine Viel reports.
"Safeland Ukraine" has started developing drones to search for metal landmines placed during the Russia-Ukraine War. Laurie Perez reports.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and LA Councilwoman Traci Park are questioning the results of a Rand Corporation study that suggests efforts to reduce homeless encampments in three neighborhoods provided only temporary relief.
Nine plaintiffs claim sexual abuse by staff at their former Rosemead High School, following a recent suit where three plaintiffs made similar claims.
The hit songwriter and screenwriter/ producer, Jimmy Dunne, shares his inspirational compilation of 47 short stories to make you laugh, cry and think.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Shots from the second day of the JM Eagle LA Championship held at the Wilshire Country Club in the Palos Verdes Estates.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The Academy Awards will hand out filmmaking's top honor in 23 categories during the 2024 Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, starting at 7 p.m. Eastern, 4 p.m. PDT.
Shots from the PGA's Genesis Invitational golf tournament held at the Riviera Golf Club in the Pacific Palisades.