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Heartbroken Van Nuys woman talks about crash that killed her son and mother
Reporter Lauren Pozen spoke to Anna Tobar Calderon who is grieving the deaths of her mom and son.
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Reporter Lauren Pozen spoke to Anna Tobar Calderon who is grieving the deaths of her mom and son.
Los Angeles Fire Dept. personnel were called to Van Nuys Middle School Thursday morning.
Kristine Lazar reports from Van Nuys, where one woman is at wit's end with a homeless man who has continued to take up her front porch despite multiple calls to police.
The dumped pallets on the southbound 405 Freeway left debris across all lanes at Roscoe Boulevard. Marci Gonzalez and Chris Holmstrom report.
A lengthy Sigalert was underway in Van Nuys after a woman walking on the 405 Freeway was struck and killed by traffic.
Kara Finnstrom reports from Van Nuys, where an hours-long manhunt resulted in the arrest of the suspect wanted for shooting a CHP officer Monday evening.
Kara Finnstrom was live in Van Nuys where an hours-long search for a suspect wanted in connection with the shooting of a California Highway Patrol officer continued.
The shooting happened at about 7:54 p.m. in the 4500 block of Laurel Canyon Boulevard. The Los Angeles Fire Department took the critically-wounded officer to a nearby hospital.
The suspect fled the scene before additional officers arrived. However, the Los Angeles Police Department and CHP went to an apartment complex near Reseda and Van Nuys after receiving a license plate number of the vehicle the officer pulled over during the shooting. Desmond Shaw reports.
Tena Ezzeddine reports from Van Nuys where 31-year-old Rene Hernandez was getting gas at a 76 Gas Station in the 7200 block of Woodman Avenue in Van Nuys when a man approached him and opened fire.
The man's body was found on a sidewalk along Victory Boulevard between Kester and Noble. Ross Palombo reports.
Rick Montanez reports from Van Nuys, near the East Valley Animal Shelter, where a German Shepherd mix, who was the center of a dramatic, nearly 90-minute rescue effort by LAFD after it was swept away in the current of the LA River, was taken for evaluation.
LAPD is looking for the driver of a Jeep Wrangler who may have witnessed the fatal hit-and-run that occurred on Sepulveda Boulevard in Van Nuys early Sunday morning.
LAPD officers were investigating a fatal stabbing that took place in Van Nuys Saturday. One person has been arrested.
Police said that Blackstone, who worked on "The Jerry Springer Show," "Divorce Court" and "The Tony Danza Show" among others, intentionally set a fire that killed her sister and attempted to stage it as an accident.
An LAPD vehicle with two officers inside was involved in a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Van Nuys and Glenoaks Boulevards on Sunday. One person was transported to a hospital for medical treatment.
LAX, one of the largest and busiest airports in the nation will get $79 million, and Burbank Airport will receive close to $8 million. Van Nuys Airport is getting a comparatively smaller boost at $763,000.
With high-powered winds set to gust through the Southland over the weekend, residents all over are already feeling the impact in the form of fallen trees, dust advisories and icy temperatures.
LAPD officers investigating the death of a homeless man in Sherman Oaks believe foul play may have been involved, as the body bore signs of injuries consistent with those caused by a vehicle.
LAPD Officers were in pursuit of an alleged attempted murder suspect on Saturday evening. The driver was booked at speeds of over 110 miles per hour.
LAPD Officers are on the scene of a drive-by shooting in Van Nuys, where at least three people suffered gunshot wounds.
At least two people involved in the crash were transported to a nearby hospital, one of which was reported to be a seven-year old child. The other person appeared to be an adult woman.
A man was shot in the right arm and suffered blunt force trauma to the head during a robbery in Van Nuys.
Police say a Toyota Camry struck a Toyota Prius and then slammed into a utility pole.
A suspect in a stolen car lead Los Angeles police on a pursuit through the San Fernando Valley late Monday night and early Tuesday morning before being captured in Sherman Oaks.
Gavin Lux continued his resurgence with three RBIs, Teoscar Hernandez hit a home run and the Los Angeles Dodgers got past standout rookie Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 on Saturday night.
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The problem Thursday night was the facial recognition system at the Inglewood arena wasn't working. This led to concert goers piling up outside the venue, waiting to get in
The problem Thursday night was the facial recognition system at the Inglewood arena wasn't working. This led to concert goers piling up outside the venue, waiting to get in
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a package of bills Friday targeting organized retail theft and other property crimes which will include stricter punishments for repeat offenders.
The investigation into "Friends" actor Matthew Perry's death has led to criminal charges against two doctors and a woman known as the Hollywood "Ketamine Queen."
The former "General Hospital," 37, star was fatally shot in May in downtown Los Angeles. He had just finished his bartending shift and was walking to his car.
In North Carolina, Harris took note of falling inflation but added, "Still, we know that many Americans don't yet feel that progress in their daily lives."
The problem Thursday night was the facial recognition system at the Inglewood arena wasn't working. This led to concert goers piling up outside the venue, waiting to get in
A former deputy with the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office was sentenced to seven years in prison for dragging an inmate by her hair and throwing her into another jail cell in what the judge called a callous and "unreasonable" use of force.
The collision happened around 11:20 p.m. Thursday at Corbin Avenue and Ventura Boulevard, where the elderly man was crossing the street.
A criminal investigation led detectives to what authorities describe as a "clandestine drug lab" in Fountain Valley, where they discovered hundreds of thousands of pills and equipment for manufacturing drugs, according to police.
The Glendale Police Department closed off a shopping center's parking lot after a man was shot to death on Thursday.
A criminal investigation led detectives to what authorities describe as a "clandestine drug lab" in Fountain Valley, where they discovered hundreds of thousands of pills and equipment for manufacturing drugs, according to police.
Seismologists said Southern California is experiencing increased earthquake activity a day after a 4.4-magnitude earthquake shook homes across LA.
Anthony Palos was last seen driving a white 2016 Toyota Camry away from Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.
Orange County schools Irvine Valley College in Irvine and Saddleback College in Mission Viejo were ranked No. 6 and No. 14, respectively, while Riverside County's Moreno Valley College came in at No. 12.
Police say the teen was rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition after the violent crash in Santa Ana late Monday evening.
The Riverside County Sheriff's Office launched an investigation into the fires.
The officer tasered the clerk before beating him with a baton 16 times. His attorney said the cop broke bones in both of his legs.
Seismologists said Southern California is experiencing increased earthquake activity a day after a 4.4-magnitude earthquake shook homes across LA.
Orange County schools Irvine Valley College in Irvine and Saddleback College in Mission Viejo were ranked No. 6 and No. 14, respectively, while Riverside County's Moreno Valley College came in at No. 12.
Detectives have not yet identified the victim who was shot and killed near the intersection of St. James Drive and Bostwick Drive late Monday evening.
KCAL News investigates connection between Beverly Hills armed robbery and gun belonging to notorious police killer Christopher Dorner.
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.
Ten U.S. service members were injured in a training incident involving two helicopters at Naval Air Station Fallon, police in Reno, Nevada, said.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
Oarfish have a reputation as harbingers of disasters — and this one was spotted just two days before a 4.4 quake rattled Los Angeles.
Vice President Kamala Harris and her advisers have not responded to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. with an offer to meet or shown interest in the proposal, according to one source.
Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft, died at 94 on Wednesday, her representatives confirmed.
In North Carolina, Harris took note of falling inflation but added, "Still, we know that many Americans don't yet feel that progress in their daily lives."
California lawmakers are trying again to give public school teachers paid family leave. Critics worry it could come at the actual expense of students.
Vice President Kamala Harris and her advisers have not responded to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. with an offer to meet or shown interest in the proposal, according to one source.
Former President Donald Trump's latest attempt to get the judge presiding over his New York criminal case to recuse himself has been denied.
Donald Trump had a rambling conversation with uber-wealthy supporter Elon Musk in Trump's return to X, a chat was was plagued by glitches Musk claimed were from a cyberattack.
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.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
Drugmaker Lykos Therapeutics had asked the FDA to approve its MDMA capsules as part of a therapy regimen for treating PTSD. It says another study will take "several years."
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.
One French sports official says "nothing has been put into place" by Paris Olympics organizers to avoid or handle a potential coronavirus outbreak.
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.
Chevron Corporation announced Friday it would relocate its headquarters from San Ramon to Houston, Texas before the end of the year.
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.
Gavin Lux continued his resurgence with three RBIs, Teoscar Hernandez hit a home run and the Los Angeles Dodgers got past standout rookie Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 on Saturday night.
The current plaque, just a flat marker outside of the property that used to house the Robinson family, is lackluster in comparison to the legacy left behind by the man who broke baseball's color barrier.
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander River Ryan will require Tommy John surgery for the elbow injury that he suffered Saturday while making his fourth major league start.
A judge on Monday rejected a lawsuit from opponents of the proposed gondola between Dodger Stadium and Union Station, clearing another hurdle for the zero-emission project aiming to clear road congestion ahead of and after games.
Bowden Francis pitched seven dominant innings and Will Wagner got hits in the first three at-bats of his major league debut as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-2.
The public's thirst for true-crime cases is likely behind the fascination with the 2002 murder of pregnant Laci Peterson and the 2004 conviction of her adulterous husband Scott, which are featured in two new documentary series.
Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft, died at 94 on Wednesday, her representatives confirmed.
At Monday's ceremony, Vince Vaughn was joined by his wife and children, his parents and other family members and said he was "Very grateful to be included in this."
According to park officials, the size of the Avengers Campus at Disneyland will double with two brand new attractions, Tiana's Bayou Adventure is set to finally debut and a new "Coco" ride will hit Disney California Adventure.
"F-1 Trillion," the new album from one of the biggest pop stars in the world, features Post Malone's duets with some of the biggest names in country, including Luke Combs, Blake Shelton, Morgan Wallen and Dolly Parton.
The 73-year-old man killed in a hit-and-run in Tarzana was a beloved member of the local community, according to those who knew him.
In Simi Valley, you can find authentic pasta at the Italian restaurant Cedro.
A vacant house in Hyde Park went up in flames Friday and firefighters say it isn't the first time.
Investigators discovered 300,000 pills believed to be laced with fentanyl and equipment used to manufacture drugs inside what police are calling a "clandestine drug lab" in Orange County.
A high-speed pursuit ended in a crash in downtown Los Angeles Friday and the suspect was taken away on a stretcher for medical treatment but was also going to be taken into police custody.
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.