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Proposition 3 asks people whether California should maintain the current income tax for people who make over $371,000 a year.
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A Sacramento County solar project could spare thousands of blue oaks
Under the settlement, the number of blue oak trees that could be destroyed would drop from an initial estimate.
High LADWP bills take center stage in Bass-Raman mayoral race
As frustration grows over rising LADWP bills, L.A. mayoral candidate Nithya Raman is calling for an audit and greater oversight of the utility.
Rapper Blueface reportedly detained while livestreaming in Southern California
Rapper Blueface was reportedly detained by Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies in Santa Clarita after authorities responded to a report of a man with a gun at a local business, an incident that unfolded while the rapper was livestreaming. According to the watch commander at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s…
Former El Dorado County sheriff seeks return as board weighs interim appointment
The current sheriff has announced his retirement.
California's Hug Act lets incarcerated youth embrace their parents
For young people held at Los Angeles County's juvenile hall, visits with their mothers have often come with a painful restriction: They can see their loved ones, but they cannot hug them.
New allegations suggest O.J. Simpson had help after 1994 murders
More than three decades after O.J. Simpson was acquitted of murdering his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman, a new investigation is raising questions about whether the former NFL star had help covering up the 1994 killings. The allegations, detailed in a bombshell investigation published Sunday…
OEM employee files lawsuit, claims LA County punished him for blowing whistle on Eaton Fire response
A senior employee in Los Angeles County's OEM has filed a lawsuit, alleging he faced retaliation after blowing the whistle on the county's response during the Eaton Fire.
California's latest Climate Change Assessment looks at what rising temperatures could mean for SoCal
California's fifth Climate Change Assessment was released on Monday, detailing what rising temperatures could mean for the ocean, the Golden State coastline and residents' safety.
Group of LA bars wins big after betting against the Dodgers
A group of Los Angeles bars doubled their money after betting $60,000 that the Dodgers would lose the NLCS. Laurie Perez reports.
Nearly $1 million in sports and Pokémon trading cards stolen from FedEx truck in Orange County
An investigation is underway after nearly $1 million in trading cards was stolen from a FedEx truck in Orange County last week. Lesley Marin reports.
California's fifth Climate Change Assessment looks at what rising temperatures could mean for SoCal
California's fifth Climate Change Assessment was released on Monday, detailing what rising temperatures could mean for the ocean, the Golden State coastline and residents' safety. Gio Insignares reports.
'Last year a dog won' | Kid-led 'straightest stick' contest brings smiles to Minnesota village
Siblings Setona and Soren Mahoney hosted their second annual straightest stick competition in Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.
Los Coyotes Diagonal | Look At This!
Desmond Shaw flies to Long Beach for tonight's Look At This!
Reflect Orbital tests bright night tests catch residents off guard
Reflect Orbital's test in the middle of the desert caught a community off guard when a huge ray of light cut through the total darkness.
Big rig crash closes all southbound lanes of Highway 99 near Laguna Boulevard
A crash involving a big rig has disrupted traffic on Highway 99 near Laguna Boulevard, prompting a closure and delays for drivers.
Dozens face federal charges for voter fraud allegations in California
California Secretary of State Shirley Weber said the Trump administration is emphasizing election security "only to cause chaos and fuel public distrust in our elections." Tom Wait reports.
Brewers-Rays will produce a first-time champion, and maybe the first all-indoor World Series
The Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays will face off in the first World Series between title-less teams since the Phillies defeated the Kansas City Royals in 1980.
City controller subpoenas LA28 records amid transparency dispute over Olympic finances
Los Angeles City Controller Kenneth Mejia has issued a subpoena seeking financial records from LA28 after the organization allegedly failed to provide documents he requested in August.
Police seek more victims of accused child sex predator from Los Angeles
Police are looking for more potential victims of a Los Angeles man who allegedly used social media to contact minors in an attempt to sexually abuse them. The suspect, 21-year-old Sergio Cortes, used Instagram, Snapchat and X to request sexual images and videos from minors and attempt to meet them in person, according…
Family of Reseda teen with autism relieved upon his return following disappearance
A Reseda family is sighing in relief after their 18-year-old son, who has autism, was found after missing for three days.
Did anyone win Powerball's $607M jackpot? Here are the winning numbers for Oct. 19
A $607 million jackpot was up for grabs in Monday's Powerball drawing. Here are the winning numbers.
West Hollywood approves pilot program to benefit street vendors, designate sales area
A pilot program was approved in West Hollywood aims to help street food vendors by designating an area for their sales, as it also helps them navigate permitting and other regulatory requirements.
Japan launches spacecraft to mysterious moons of Mars in a bold mission to bring home soil samples
Five of the world's space agencies have joined forces for the five-year mission that will attempt to land a robotic prospector plus a rover on Mars' moon Phobos.
Residents fight for anti-camping zone at 6th Street Bridge park
Residents on both sides of the L.A. River have raised concerns for months about the possibility of homeless encampments forming once the 6th Street Bridge park opens.
Trading cards worth nearly $1 million stolen from FedEx truck, PSA says
At least two pallets full of trading cards worth nearly $1 million collectively were stolen from a FedEx truck in Santa Ana, police announced Monday.
Woman rescued from sign above busy Southern California freeway
All lanes of the 55 Freeway in Santa Ana have reopened after a woman climbed over an overpass fence and onto a freeway sign platform, prompting an hourslong rescue operation that brought traffic to a standstill. Officers with the California Highway Patrol and crews with the Orange County Fire Authority responded to…
Officials seize nearly 4,000 pounds of cocaine in Eastern Pacific
A team of U.S. and foreign officials recently worked together to seize nearly 4,000 pounds of cocaine allegedly found on a manned speedboat in the Eastern Pacific, according to the Joint Interagency Task Force South. The boat was traveling off the coast of Costa Rica when a U.S. Government maritime patrol aircraft…
Long Beach congressman calls for probe after ICE agents accused of breaking man's arm
Video of an ICE arrest in Long Beach is drawing scrutiny. Now, a local congressman is calling for an investigation.
California residents accused by feds of voter fraud react with shock, confusion and anger
Several green card holders arrested in a Trump administration crackdown on alleged California voter fraud appeared in court Monday, with some saying they had no recollection of ever registering to cast ballots.
1 killed, 6 others hurt in shooting at Eastvale house party, deputies say
No arrests have been made after one person was killed and six others were hurt in a shooting at a house party in Eastvale on Saturday night, according to deputies.
Violent Long Beach ICE confrontation sparks calls for investigation
KTLA has reached out to officials at the Department of Homeland Security about this incident is awaiting a response. A Southern California congressman is calling for a full investigation after a Long Beach man who says he is a U.S. citizen was allegedly tased and suffered serious injuries during a confrontation with…
O.J. Simpson case: Unsealed court records reveal informant provided information about missing murder weapon
More than 30 years after O.J. Simpson was acquitted of killing Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman, unsealed court records are raising questions about the murder weapon.
Complaint alleges destructive Norte Fire that burned homes in San Clemente was caused by San Diego Gas & Electric equipment failure
An expected lawsuit alleges the destructive Norte Fire in Orange County was caused by a San Diego Gas & Electric equipment failure.
Angel Reese has 30 points, 16 rebounds as Dream beat Valkyries 79-65 to even WNBA Finals at 1-1
Angel Reese sent the message loud and clear to her teammates: “I need the ball! I need the ball!”
Skyrocketing LADWP bills becoming hot-button issue in L.A. mayoral race
"Outrageous," "unbelievable" and "downright insane." That's how some Angelenos are describing their recent Los Angeles Department of Water bills after the long, hot summer. Already struggling with the high cost of groceries and gas, many don't know how these utility bills are going to get paid. Los Angeles residents…
Firefighters find safe filled with priceless family heirlooms in rubble of Norte Fire
A family that lost its home in the Norte Fire was reunited with precious family heirlooms after firefighters recovered a safe from the charred rubble where the family’s home once stood. Firefighters with the Orange County Fire Authority recovered the safe on Oct. 17 while helping a woman who lives in the San Juan…
OC judge signs off on $125 million GKN Aerospace hazmat settlement
An Orange County Superior Court judge on Monday approved a $125 million settlement with the operators of a Garden Grove plastics manufacturing plant where a chemical leak forced thousands of people from their homes and businesses in May.
'Help me!' Videos of ICE violently detaining man who says he's U.S. citizen spark outrage
Videos of a Long Beach resident screaming that his arm is broken and begging for help as he is pinned to the ground by immigration agents have sparked outrage in the community.
Growing beaver population could impact salmon along San Jose's Guadalupe River
A growing beaver population in the South Bay may become a problem for efforts to increase salmon in the area.
How Connie Britton played two characters in Hulu's mystery series 'Phony'
Could you tell if your mom was switched out for an imposter? That's the premise of "Phony," starring Connie Britton and Sam Nivola. Watch Oct. 20 on Hulu.
LA Metro kicks off construction of East San Fernando Valley light rail line
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority broke ground Monday on a 6.7-mile light rail project that will run along Van Nuys Boulevard, marking the first local-stop commuter service to roll down the corridor in more than 70 years.
49ers vs. Commanders recap: Brock Purdy and Co. pull off stressful 23-17 win
Follow this live blog for the latest score updates, game highlights, news and analysis from Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara:
Woman riding e-bike dies in Huntington Beach after crashing into street curb
Another e-bike rider was killed in a collision over the weekend in Huntington Beach, marking the second time in months an e-bike rider was killed in the coastal city.
Nicolas Cage battles sinkhole that threatened his Malibu home
After a sinkhole swallowed his driveway in September, Nicolas Cage has received permits to remove debris and guard the home from further damage brought by tropical storms.
Suspected DUI driver arrested after 2 killed in wrong-way crash on I-680 in Concord
A woman was arrested Monday on suspicion of driving under the influence following a wrong-way crash on Interstate 680 in Concord that left two people dead, according to the California Highway Patrol.
«Acaben con ellas con gas»: Abuso y represalias dentro de una prisión de mujeres en California
Más de una docena de mujeres, tanto actualmente encarceladas como anteriormente recluidas, hablaron con KQED sobre un patrón de abuso sexual y represalias que persiste en la prisión de mujeres más grande de California.
Federal prosecutors charge 28 California green card holders with voting violations
The Trump administration charged 28 immigrants with allegedly illegally voting or registering to vote in California in its latest push to hunt down voter fraud. Such cases are exceedingly rare and not proof elections are fraudulent.
High-end sports car spontaneously ignites in police storage after crash that killed O.C. influencer
The wreckage of a 2019 McLaren involved in the fatal crash that killed two people in Orange County spontaneously caught fire while in storage.
Mataron gente con sus camiones y California les permitió seguir conduciendo
Una investigación de CalMatters revela que el Departamento de Vehículos Motorizados (DMV, por sus siglas en inglés) permite que conductores profesionales se pongan al volante de sus camiones después de un accidente fatal.
More than $160K in designer handbags stolen in Sherman Oaks burglary
Thieves stole designer handbags and an amethyst stone during a home burglary in Sherman Oaks , the Los Angeles Police Department told NBC4 on Monday.
Man forces his way into occupied Echo Park home, police say
A man broke into an occupied residence in Echo Park on Monday and fled before officers arrived, police said.
Up to $50,000 reward offered in fatal North Hollywood hit-and-run
Los Angeles police are searching for a driver who struck and killed a pedestrian in North Hollywood early Monday before fleeing the scene in a light-colored SUV, authorities said.
L.A. residents complained about dangerous coyote months before it attacked a toddler, emails show
A coyote in Atwater Village attacked a child over the weekend.
Monday is the last day to register online to vote in Nov. 3 election
If you aren’t already registered to vote, state officials are reminding residents that Monday is the last day to register online to cast a ballot in the upcoming Nov. 3 General Election.
Feds arrest alleged noncitizen voters in California amid broader election fight with state
Federal authorities charged 28 people in California with alleged illegal voter registration or voting, escalating the Trump administration's fight with state election officials.
Ex-OpenAI worker accused of bugging conference room planned to fly to Saudi Arabia, prosecutors say
A former OpenAI engineer charged with secretly installing a recording device in a conference room to glean company details had been “mere days” away from absconding to Saudi Arabia before his arrest last week, federal prosecutors revealed in new court filings.
San Jose officer hurt during traffic stop that prompted police shooting
A San Jose police officer was injured during a traffic stop that prompted another officer to shoot their gun, authorities said.
Steph Curry to play in Warriors' season opener vs. Lakers after tweaking ankle
SAN FRANCISCO – A collective sigh of relief can be felt throughout the Bay Area and the entire basketball world from Steph Curry avoiding a serious injury on Sunday during Warriors open practice when he limped off the court.
WATCH: The ‘License to Kill’ documentary
CalMatters and Evident Media team up to investigate what happens to truck drivers in California after they kill someone on the road.
They killed people with their big rigs, and California let them keep driving
A CalMatters investigation finds that the DMV lets professional drivers get behind the wheel of their big rigs after a fatal crash.
San Diego County's new ‘Pollution Crisis Chief' to tackle Tijuana River sewage problem
San Diego County officials introduced Bridget Premont Monday as their new pollution crisis chief, tasked with addressing the ongoing Tijuana River Valley sewage situation.
Justice Department charges more than 2 dozen in California sweep targeting alleged noncitizen voters
Federal authorities charged more than two dozen foreign nationals Monday in California as part of a statewide sweep targeting people who officials say have illegally registered or voted in U.S. elections.
Unsure about how to vote in California Supreme Court election? You’re not alone
Why do we vote on judges, and how are we supposed to decide? It’s a recurring question we’re hearing in our conversations with voters this fall. Judges aren’t exactly household names, although one on your ballot shares a name with a certain multiplatinum-selling musician. They generally don’t campaign, either. The…
‘Put them down with gas’: Abuse and retaliation inside a California women’s prison
More than a dozen current and formerly incarcerated women spoke to KQED about a pattern of sexual abuse and retaliation that persists at the largest women’s prison in California.
CARE Court can profoundly change lives, and California’s justice system, if given the chance
CARE Court changes judges’ role, says an appellate judge who presided over such a court. It requires judges to inspire trust and exercise empathy and relationship-building.
Henderson Fire on Camp Pendleton fully contained after weekend firefight
Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton is recovering Monday from the 3,260-acre Henderson Fire , which has reached 100% containment following days of intense suppression efforts aided by favorable weather.
Witnesses haunted by what they saw when pickup plowed through a Kansas youth soccer game
Witnesses of Saturday’s deadly collision in which a pickup truck barreled through a youth soccer game in Kansas, killing two people and injuring nearly a dozen, said they are haunted by what they saw and heard.
AI agents are as good as the personal information you share. That raises privacy concerns
Matt Robb wanted to sell his computer keyboard. So he made a listing on Facebook Marketplace — and, as an experiment late last month, he put Meta’s new artificial intelligence agent Muse in the driver’s seat.
U.S. Coast Guard suspends search for estimated 11 people missing off Ensenada coast
The U.S. Coast Guard suspended its search for an estimated 11 additional people who went missing approximately 140 miles off Baja California, the agency announced Sunday.
San Diegans protest President Trump's recent actions with Russia-Ukraine War
The group, Shield of Freedom, has rallied at Balboa Park for the past four and a half years in hopes that the United States does not turn its back on Ukraine. On Sunday, members of the group gathered to voice their frustrations with the president’s recent decisions involving the war in Ukraine.
Beluga whale rescued from closed Marineland in Canada dies at SeaWorld San Diego
A 9-year old beluga whale named Cyprus died at SeaWorld San Diego Sunday night, the organization said in a Facebook post.