KCAL News Anchor Kalyna Astrinos introduces us to a Laguna Beach ocean conservationist who's making a difference one piece of trash at a time.
The Major.Hope Foundation made the days of many in need on Thursday during what they call a "Day of Hope," as they traveled around Los Angeles making random donations and paying for the gas or groceries of people they ran into.
Juan Fernandez profiles Nikki Carvey, the woman behind "Roadogs Rescue," a local foundation working to save pups who have been abandoned or born with birth defects.
Gillian Lange, dubbed the Shelter Saint by some, has helped more than 35,000 dogs and cats find homes. Juan Fernandez reports.
In this episode of People Making A Difference, we highlight the work of a nonprofit that's been serving Pasadena since 1894. Kara Finnstrom reports.
KCAL News reporter Amanda Starrantino introduces us to a South LA woman makin a difference by celebrating Black beauty through oracle decks.
In today's edition of People Making A Difference, we meet a Fountain Valley teacher who is using the power of gardening to foster independence in young adult students who are neurodivergent.
In today's edition of People Making a Difference, we feature Mae Raines who's spent her life parenting the parentless and feeding the hungry in South LA.
Since a 2016 ALS diagnosis, Dolan uses his professional map-making skills for the ALS community, mapping clinics, and ALS statistics to accelerate research and funding.
In today's edition of People Making A Difference, our Amy Johnson takes us inside Los Angeles's most active community center to meet volunteer-turned-assistant director Lavell Grant.
Bees often get a bad rap, but they are essential for the health of our food and our ecosystem. In this episode of People Making A Difference, we introduce Lucila Barraza, a volunteer beekeeper.
Homeboy Industries is on a mission to change people's lives by helping them seal their criminal records.
In this week's People Making a Difference, Juan Fernandez speaks to the Huntington Beach woman hoping to inspire people to rehabilitate disabled dogs.
Jeff Nguyen profiles the Pacific Gateway Program, a group operating out of Long Beach which offers at-risk youth an opportunity to turn their lives around with paid internships at local restaurants.
Imagine being a 71-year-old man and helping save a 5-year-old. Meet an extraordinary blood donor from Gardena who recently learned exactly how his donations made a difference.
Los Angeles County deputies need help finding a 71-year-old last seen getting onto a boat near Catalina Island right before a storm earlier this month.
Investigators do not believe there is any threat to the community and that they have identified all parties connected to the shooting.
A dependent adult from Claremont was kidnapped and taken to Arizona by a man they met on social media, police said.
The full list of who won and who was nominated at the 2024 Emmy Awards.
The program, which was launched in July, has had at least 50 successful deployments that helped officers, so much so that they plan to expand the service in 2024.
Los Angeles County deputies need help finding a 71-year-old last seen getting onto a boat near Catalina Island right before a storm earlier this month.
A new report shows that on-location filming in LA saw a 36.4% decrease in the last quarter of 2023 due to the lengthy WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.
The Little Tokyo community is calling for a change as more and more legacy Japanese businesses are closing down.
Gwen Stefani and No Doubt will reunite for the first time since 2015 when they perform at Coachella 2024, joining other headliners like Doja Cat, Tyler, the Creator and Lana Del Rey.
The Catholic church's livestream video captured the incident, with the shouts of police officers halting Holy Communion, and showing parishioners with their hands up, following police commands.
Investigators do not believe there is any threat to the community and that they have identified all parties connected to the shooting.
Investigators have connected the suspect, 36-year-old Anaheim man Sione Mounga Vea, to at least three sexual assault cases and are working to determine if there are additional victims.
Gwen Stefani and No Doubt will reunite for the first time since 2015 when they perform at Coachella 2024, joining other headliners like Doja Cat, Tyler, the Creator and Lana Del Rey.
The Catholic church's livestream video captured the incident, with the shouts of police officers halting Holy Communion, and showing parishioners with their hands up, following police commands.
A beach stabilization project already underway in San Clemente has been delayed for at least two months, according to Orange County legislators.
A dependent adult from Claremont was kidnapped and taken to Arizona by a man they met on social media, police said.
The program, which was launched in July, has had at least 50 successful deployments that helped officers, so much so that they plan to expand the service in 2024.
Gwen Stefani and No Doubt will reunite for the first time since 2015 when they perform at Coachella 2024, joining other headliners like Doja Cat, Tyler, the Creator and Lana Del Rey.
A group of thieves busted into a boba shop in the Inland Empire. Since the business was cashless, they stole anything they could including a bunch of cookies.
One of the suspects has been charged with attempted murder for dragging a San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department deputy 30 feet during an arrest attempt.
For months, migrants have arrived in Los Angeles on controversial buses chartered from Texas. With a lack of coordination from the Lone Star state, community groups stepped in to help bring things under control and helped hundreds across Southern California.
KCAL senior reporter Ross Palombo gets an unprecedented look into the tactics the LAPD uses to stop retail theft.
A federal court ruling involving a controversial arrest within Moreno Valley Unified School District could lead to big changes in school policies nationwide.
Caltrans engineers warned the department about the possibility of fires raging under freeways if flammable materials were allowed to be stored there. However, it appears these guidelines may have been ignored.
A stabbing at an LAUSD school that went unreported for hours has raised concerns about student's safety.
Kellye Croft, who worked as a massage therapist for Dolan and his band while they were on tour, alleged in a lawsuit filed Tuesday that Dolan "unlawfully trafficked her for his own sexual gratification."
Feathery white lines of condensation left behind airplanes, known as contrails, add to warming the planet. A new study suggests artificial intelligence could dramatically reduce them.
Drizly, an online alcohol marketplace, will cease operations in March, Uber said.
Twelve Republicans announced their candidacies for president, though many dropped out as the campaign progressed.
RuPaul expressed support for drag queen story hours at libraries during his speech at the 2024 Emmy Awards.
Twelve Republicans announced their candidacies for president, though many dropped out as the campaign progressed.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis finished second in the Iowa caucuses, CBS News projected.
A caucus involves a more complex process where participants gather openly, engaging in discussions and voting to express their support for a particular candidate.
And Trump saying it makes them even more accepting.
More still think their financial situation would be better under Trump than Biden.
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.
Fewer than a third of Americans have a will. Experts say that could lead to confusion and money loss when someone dies without one. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has expert tips on who needs a will and how to create one.
Choosing random numbers increases your chances of not having to split the prize money should you win.
A new online bank is catering to seniors and advertising an advance on monthly Social Security payments, without any extra fees or charges. Kristine Lazar takes a look.
Concern is rising about brain damage young athletes could sustain while playing tackle football.
The California Department of Public Health Thursday warned consumers not to eat Shemshad's Mulberry Molasses and Mulberry Jam jarred food products sold in the Southland over contamination concerns.
Many people gear up to quit alcohol for a month as part of the "Dry January" challenge. Here's what to know about health benefits as well as terms and tips.
Health officials made the decision as Los Angeles County enters the "medium" level of COVID-19 hospital admissions.
Experts say "Christmas Tree Syndrome" isn't a reaction to the tree itself, but to weed pollen and mold spores collecting on it. Here's what to know about reducing the risk of symptoms.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
A new year brings new laws in California, including more paid sick leave, more protections for LGBTQ+ youth and a drastic minimum wage increase for fast food workers.
California will soon become one of the first states to provide free health care to all low-income immigrants living in the state illegally.
The deal was approved just shy of a month since the families of Miriam Adelson and Sivan and Patrick Dumont announced their intention to buy the club
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.
Roope Hintz and Joe Pavelski each scored his 18th goal this season to share the team lead, and Jake Oettinger won a matchup of Western Conference All-Star goaltenders as the Dallas Stars pulled away from the Los Angeles Kings for a 5-1 victory.
Bear scored his first NHL goal in almost exactly a year, Darcy Kuemper stopped all 24 shots he faced and the Washington Capitals beat the Anaheim Ducks 2-0 to keep pace in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
Former Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini has been hired as a player development coach by Major League Soccer's Los Angeles FC, one month after his retirement as a player.
The 2026 NBA All-Star Game will be held at the LA Clippers' new Inglewood arena, the Intuit Dome, according to officials.
Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce has told teammates he's retiring from the NFL after 13 seasons, according to multiple reports.
A new report shows that on-location filming in LA saw a 36.4% decrease in the last quarter of 2023 due to the lengthy WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.
Gwen Stefani and No Doubt will reunite for the first time since 2015 when they perform at Coachella 2024, joining other headliners like Doja Cat, Tyler, the Creator and Lana Del Rey.
RuPaul expressed support for drag queen story hours at libraries during his speech at the 2024 Emmy Awards.
Elton John won an Emmy on Monday night, making the iconic singer an EGOT.
Pedro Pascal took a moment to address the sling he's been wearing during the Emmy Awards.
Tonight, a new video shows the moments four suspected thieves swam a Carson 7-Eleven with guns drawn. KCAL News reporter Lesley Marin shows what happened after a deputy entered the convenience store. Plus, severe weather in much of the country is impacting travel. Today alone, around 10-thousand flights were either canceled or delayed. Also, the Coachella headliners are out! They are Lana Del Rey, Tyler, the Creator, Doja Cat, and No Doubt. Your top stories at the top of the hour, weekdays at 2p, 3p, and 7p streaming on CBS News Los Angeles.
Jeff Nguyen reports from Murrieta, where he speaks with police about the recent successes of their newest deployment, a fleet of drones helping them fight crime from the skies.
A man was launched from his RV after he collided with a center divider on the 14 Freeway on Monday. He miraculously survived. KCAL reporter Jasmine Viel goes to the hospital to talk to Cordell Patrick.
A new report shows that on-location filming in LA saw a 36.4% decrease in the last quarter of 2023 due to the lengthy WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Amanda Starrantino reports.
Laurie Perez profiles a local group of whale watchers, who instead of hitting the ocean, look on from above in Rancho Palos Verdes. They've been doing so for the last four decades, offering the information they gather to scientists studying climate change.
Who are your favorite celebrities wearing for the 2024 Golden Globe Awards? Check out our red carpet fashion photo gallery!
Even though the Golden Globes Award Show isn't until Sunday, the stars came out early for the Golden Globe Foundation Dinner, hosted in the Wilshire Garden Room of the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
Here are the roads closed for the Hollywood Christmas Parade
Although damage was minimal, some residents woke up Monday to flooded streets, fallen trees and other issues
Tropical Storm Hilary, which started the weekend as a Category 4 hurricane, has quickly moved up the coast of Southern California, bringing heavy rain, flooding and strong winds to the area. Here's a look at some photos from the notable weather event.
