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Suspects in Encino spark dumpster fire with explosive Encino residents already dealing with a rash of burglaries need help tracking down a pair of suspects who started a dumpster fire in their neighborhood. 1H ago
Biden, Harris welcome home Americans released in Russia prisoner swap A plane carrying Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva landed at a military base in Maryland after they were freed by Russia in a prisoner exchange. updated 2M ago
CicLAvia announces its Hollywood takeover event For one day, streets in West Hollywood, Hollywood and East Hollywood will be closed for a car-free event connecting the three neighborhoods. 3H ago
25-year-old woman dies after being hit by car in Santa Ana The crash happened at around 1 p.m. while the woman was walking in a crosswalk near the intersection of MacArthur Boulevard and Birch Street, according to the Santa Ana Police Department. 3H ago
Man dies after crashing into Eastvale warehouse The crash happened at around 10 p.m. on Wednesday, investigators said. It remains unclear what caused him to lose control of his car. 4H ago
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Suspects in Encino spark dumpster fire with explosive Encino residents already dealing with a rash of burglaries need help tracking down a pair of suspects who started a dumpster fire in their neighborhood. 1H ago
CicLAvia announces its Hollywood takeover event For one day, streets in West Hollywood, Hollywood and East Hollywood will be closed for a car-free event connecting the three neighborhoods. 3H ago
Body found at the base of a cliff in San Pedro The discovery was made at around 1 p.m. near Royal Palms Park on Thursday. 4H ago
San Bernardino County teacher arrested for allegedly possessing child pornography Deputies arrested a Southern California teacher after the Department of Homeland Security learned he was chatting online with a minor from a Pittsburgh suburb. 5H ago
Orange County mall murder suspects, charged in the death of New Zealand tourist, plead not guilty Leroy Ernest Joseph McCrary, 26, Jaden Cunningham, 18, and Malachi Eddward Darnell, 18, pleaded not guilty to murder charges for the death of 68-year-old Patricia McKay, from New Zealand. 6H ago
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25-year-old woman dies after being hit by car in Santa Ana The crash happened at around 1 p.m. while the woman was walking in a crosswalk near the intersection of MacArthur Boulevard and Birch Street, according to the Santa Ana Police Department. 3H ago
Orange County mall murder suspects, charged in the death of New Zealand tourist, plead not guilty Leroy Ernest Joseph McCrary, 26, Jaden Cunningham, 18, and Malachi Eddward Darnell, 18, pleaded not guilty to murder charges for the death of 68-year-old Patricia McKay, from New Zealand. 6H ago
Orange County man to plead guilty on charges connected to illegal sports betting involving former Ohtani interpreter Mathew Bowyer, 49, is expected to plead guilty next week to charges of operating an unlawful gambling business, money laundering, and filing a false tax return. 5H ago
Anaheim youth minister sentenced to life in prison for molesting four girls Todd Christian Hartman, 41, was sentenced to 120 years to life in prison for molesting several girls he met through an Anaheim youth ministry and for possessing thousands of images and videos of illicit child-related material. Jul 31
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Man dies after crashing into Eastvale warehouse The crash happened at around 10 p.m. on Wednesday, investigators said. It remains unclear what caused him to lose control of his car. 4H ago
San Bernardino County teacher arrested for allegedly possessing child pornography Deputies arrested a Southern California teacher after the Department of Homeland Security learned he was chatting online with a minor from a Pittsburgh suburb. 5H ago
Riverside County reports first case of West Nile Virus this year The case is the third reported in California so far this year. 5H ago
Search continues for missing father of five whose car was found abandoned 35 miles from Upland home William Orellana has been missing for 11 days after his car was found crashed and abandoned more than 35 miles away from his Upland home. Jul 31
Pedestrian dies after being hit by car in Riverside County The collision happened just before 9 a.m. in the 23300 block of Cajalco Road in Mead Valley, according to the California Highway Patrol. Jul 31
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KCAL Investigates: Violent crime on Metro up 33% compared to pre-pandemic levels Board Chair Janice Hahn rides the Metro after the agency reached a five-year high in violent crime incidents. Jul 17
KCAL Investigates: Following the campaign money Ross Palombo digs through the numbers to give the bigger picture behind California fundraising for both presidential candidates. Jun 28
KCAL News Investigates: Study sparks concerns about who police buy their guns from 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. Jun 4
KCAL Investigates: Thousands of guns once owned by law enforcement agencies found at crime scenes 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. Jun 14
Allegations of fraud at an LAUSD school: Are you paying for students who aren't there? "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. Apr 9
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Judge overturns $4.7 billion verdict in "Sunday Ticket" case against NFL The jury ruled the NFL violated antitrust laws in distributing out-of-market Sunday afternoon games on a premium subscription service. 5H ago
Dwyane Wade shares why he became a part owner of the Chicago Sky He's always been a fan, but NBA legend Dwyane Wade credits his young daughter as a major influence for why he started investing in the WNBA. 16H ago
U.S.-Russia prisoner swap frees Americans Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan The Biden administration announced the release of three U.S. citizens from Russia, including Evan Gershkovich​, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva, as part of a complex 24-person prisoner swap. 3H ago
U.S. proposes ban on airline fees for seating parents next to kids Airlines would be required to put kids 13 and under next to an accompanying adult for free under a new proposed rule. 15H ago
DNC kicks off virtual roll call vote to formally nominate Kamala Harris The Democratic Party began the formal vote to nominate Vice President Kamala Harris for president on Thursday. 6H ago
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Biden, Harris welcome home Americans released in Russia prisoner swap A plane carrying Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva landed at a military base in Maryland after they were freed by Russia in a prisoner exchange. updated 2M ago
U.S.-Russia prisoner swap frees Americans Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan The Biden administration announced the release of three U.S. citizens from Russia, including Evan Gershkovich​, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva, as part of a complex 24-person prisoner swap. 3H ago
U.S. proposes ban on airline fees for seating parents next to kids Airlines would be required to put kids 13 and under next to an accompanying adult for free under a new proposed rule. 15H ago
DNC kicks off virtual roll call vote to formally nominate Kamala Harris The Democratic Party began the formal vote to nominate Vice President Kamala Harris for president on Thursday. 6H ago
Harris to campaign with VP pick in battleground states next week Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to announce her running mate in the coming days. Jul 30
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Food4less workers overwhelmingly authorize strike after week of voting 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. Jun 14
Aldi recalls cream cheese spread sold in 28 states for possible salmonella contamination 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. May 15
Target launches new paid membership program in a bid to drive increased sales 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. Mar 5
Tipping etiquette: Your questions answered When, who and how much to tip is becoming more of a question in consumers' minds. Dec 7, 2023
On Your Side: College students and credit-card debt 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. Sep 11, 2023
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Could the Paris Olympics become a COVID superspreader event? One French sports official says "nothing has been put into place" by Paris Olympics organizers to avoid or handle a potential coronavirus outbreak. Jul 24
Deadly multi-state Listeria outbreak linked to deli meat, CDC says 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. Jul 23
Arsenic, lead and other toxic metals detected in tampons, study finds One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons. Jul 8
Bird flu confirmed in a Colorado farmworker 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. Jul 5
COVID trend reaches "high" levels across western U.S. The CDC says it is too early to say if this year's summer COVID-19 surge has arrived. Jul 2
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Olympic Committee sues Logan Paul's energy drink brand over trademark 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. Jul 20
Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger and journalist Willow Bay to become Angel City FC's new owners 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. Jul 17
Elon Musk announces X, SpaceX headquarters relocating to Texas 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. Jul 16
Gov. Newsom signs budget to close $46.8 billion deficit 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. Jun 29
California Democrats put minimum wage increase for health workers on hold 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. Jun 22
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Jake Cave hits tying homer in 9th, Rockies beat the Angels 5-4 in 10 innings Jake Cave hit a tying two-run home run with two outs in the ninth inning and the Colorado Rockies scored on an error in the 10th to beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-4 on Thursday night. 2H ago
Judge overturns $4.7 billion verdict in "Sunday Ticket" case against NFL The jury ruled the NFL violated antitrust laws in distributing out-of-market Sunday afternoon games on a premium subscription service. 5H ago
Angels star Mike Trout needs second surgery for torn meniscus, ending his season Angels star Mike Trout needs a second surgery for a torn meniscus in his left knee. 7H ago
Orange County man to plead guilty on charges connected to illegal sports betting involving former Ohtani interpreter Mathew Bowyer, 49, is expected to plead guilty next week to charges of operating an unlawful gambling business, money laundering, and filing a false tax return. 5H ago
Chargers QB Justin Herbert will miss at least next 2 weeks because of a right foot injury Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert will miss at least the next two weeks because of an injury to the plantar fascia in his right foot. 11H ago
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Judge overturns $4.7 billion verdict in "Sunday Ticket" case against NFL The jury ruled the NFL violated antitrust laws in distributing out-of-market Sunday afternoon games on a premium subscription service. 5H ago
Ralph Macchio on revisiting "The Karate Kid" in "Cobra Kai" Ralph Macchio and his "Karate Kid" co-star William Zabka have transferred their young martial arts rivalry into adulthood, playing their characters as grown-ups in the series "Cobra Kai," now in its sixth and final season on Netflix. Jul 28
"Wicked" director Jon M. Chu on his road that led to Oz The son of immigrant parents, who immersed himself in American culture growing up, built a career as a filmmaker with hits such as "Crazy Rich Asians" and "In the Heights," tapping into his own identity and translating stories of struggle and ambition to the screen. Jul 28
Jennifer Aniston responds to JD Vance's "childless cat ladies" remark "Mr. Vance, I pray that your daughter is fortunate enough to bear children of her own one day," Jennifer Aniston said. Jul 25
Meet Team USA's Olympic athletes for the 2024 Paris Games Hundreds of the nation's top athletes will represent Team USA in Paris at the 2024 Olympics. Jul 25
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Latest Videos Suspects steal $20,000 during overnight burglary of Encino restaurant The suspects used a power tools to break into the restaurant and a locked office. 1H ago 01:32
Weird weather paired with chance for lightning has SoCal firefighters on high alert Weird weather continues to linger over Southern California, where unusually humid weather, paired with the chance for dry lightning, has firefighters prepared for the worst when it comes the next possibly wildfire. Nicole Comstock reports. 1H ago 02:23
Suspects toss explosive into dumpster, causing trash fire in Encino neighborhood Encino residents already dealing with a rash of burglaries need help tracking down a pair of suspects who started a dumpster fire in their neighborhood. 2H ago 02:12
Point Vicente Light House | Look At This! Desmond Shaw flies to Point Vicente Light House in today's Look At This! 2H ago 02:30
Innocent driver remains hospitalized after violent crash with pursuit suspect in Koreatown Lauren Pozen reports from the Koreatown intersection where a high-speed pursuit with an armed robbery suspects came to a sudden and violent end on Thursday. The innocent woman injured in the crash remains hospitalized after getting broadsided by the speeding suspects. 2H ago 02:33
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Is there a Sigalert app? ›

The Sigalert iPhone app is simple to use, but packed with information: *** MORE THAN JUST RED/YELLOW/GREEN - Sigalert offers incredibly detailed speed information. Sigalert's users know when traffic is moving 25 miles per hour and when it's moving 40 miles per hour.

What is a Sigalert in Los Angeles? ›

Sig alert, Sig-alert or Sigalert in California, as well as other parts of the United States, means an incident that significantly disrupts road traffic.

What is the history of SigAlerts? ›

The very first SigAlert was broadcast by six radio stations on Labor Day 1955 after train derailment and ironically, it ended up causing its own traffic jam. Within three months, 86 SigAlerts were issued by Los Angeles police, and the rest -as they say- is history.

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Take Flightradar24 with you wherever you go with the best flight tracker app for iOS and Android. The #1 app in over 150 countries, our plane tracker app lets you follow live air traffic around the world from your mobile device.

What is a Sigalert in police terms? ›

The official Highway Patrol definition of a Sigalert is any unplanned event that causes the closing of one lane of traffic for 30 minutes or more, as opposed to a planned event like road construction, which is planned separately.

What is rush hour in Los Angeles? ›

Rush Hour. Los Angeles is like most other cities in the country regarding rush hour. Drivers traveling to and from work clog the roads between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. during morning rush hour and between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the evening. During these hours, the freeways are always jammed.

Who invented the Sigalert? ›

It was created in the early '50s by Loyd Sigmon, a radio executive at L. A's KMPC station. During the Cold War, civil defense officials were looking into how to make an alert system, a project that Sigmon developed.

What is the history of Laconner? ›

La Conner was first settled in May 1867 by Alonzo Low and was then known by its post office name, Swinomish. Its location on the Swinomish channel was an ideal safe harbor for ships. In 1869, J.S. Conner bought the settlement's trading post and in 1870 had the name changed to honor his wife, Louisa Ann Conner.

What is the history of Akebono? ›

Akebono was established in Japan in 1929, at a time when the Japanese automobile industry had only produced 400 vehicles. It became a publicly traded company in 1957. Since then, keeping pace with the onset of motorization, Akebono has entered the domestic and overseas markets as brake experts.

What is the history of the Teskey Brothers? ›

The band was formed in 2008 by two brothers, Josh Teskey (vocals) and Sam Teskey (guitar), along with Brendon Love (bass) and Liam Gough (drums). They started by playing in the streets and at parties, then playing larger venues. They were soon attracting attention from record labels.

What is the app for traffic prediction? ›

Now owned by Google, Waze has all the knowledge of Google Maps paired with user input on traffic conditions, road hazards, speed traps, and more. Additionally, it takes the calendar integration one step further.

Is there an app for boating directions? ›

Navionics is a top-rated navigation app that provides detailed charts and maps for boaters worldwide. Its strengths lie in its extensive coverage and user-friendly interface, making it easy to plan routes, mark waypoints, and navigate safely on the water.

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