People Making a Difference
Dot's Cafe in Pasadena donates hundreds of meals to firefighters
Alys Martinez shows us how the owner of Dot's Cafe delivered hundreds of meals to fire responders every day since the Eaton Fire broke out.
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Alys Martinez shows us how the owner of Dot's Cafe delivered hundreds of meals to fire responders every day since the Eaton Fire broke out.
KCAl News reporter Amanda Starrantino explains how a handful of students from West Hills are helping a food-insecure community in Africa.
Lesley Marin shares the story of Yuri Williams as he trades his uniform as a corrections officer for a superhero costume to help kits battling illnesses.
Luzdelia Caballero shows us the program that's helping people change careers and their lives.
Starting over after a life behind bars, on the streets, or battling addiction can be difficult, to say the least. Nik Zecevic shows us the Van Nuys program making a difference.
In today's People Making A Difference, Amanda Starrantino speaks to the owner of Commando Military Surplus, who has been forced to find a new place to help veterans after nearly 45 years.
In today's People Making A Difference, she went from a life of privilege to the streets of Skid Row. But, following years of struggle an LA volunteer is dedicated her life to helping other women.
KCAL News reporter Joy Benedict tells us about the special pup making a difference at a hospital in the South Bay.
Juan Fernandez profiles Brian Prado-Sanchez, the Los Angeles County librarian using his own experiences as a child to provide a safe space for today's youth by encouraging learning and creativity.
Brian Prado-Sanchez is on a mission to make his South L.A. Florence branch relevant to teenagers, offering hands-on arts and crafts with books supporting the activities.
A Lancaster man is converting a passion for classic cars into teaching the keys to building a stable life.
KCAL News reporter Tom Wait shows us how a unique neighborhood institution is making a difference with mouth-watering baked goods.
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.
President Trump's memo stated that at least 2,000 National Guard troops were being deployed "for 60 days or at the discretion of the Secretary of Defense."
Circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
It happened just after 3:30 p.m. in the 800 block of N. Lauren Canyon Boulevard at Strathern Street, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
The race marked a kind of replay of the Kentucky Derby. Sovereignty finished in first, Journalism ended up in second again and Baeza was third — the same 1-2-3 as the Derby.
It's unclear where the chase began.
Circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
It happened just after 3:30 p.m. in the 800 block of N. Lauren Canyon Boulevard at Strathern Street, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
It's unclear where the chase began.
Gizmo, the eaglet of Big Bear eagles Jackie and Shadow, fledged at about 8:27 a.m. Saturday
They did not provide any further information.
A former Orange County Assistant District Attorney was awarded $3 million by a San Diego jury this week after they found that she was forced to retire as a result of harassment from District Attorney Todd Spitzer and his assistant Shawn Nelson.
Thousands of Orange County residents were impacted by an overnight power outage on Thursday, which officials believe was caused when a mylar balloon came in contact with a power line.
Huntington Beach voters will decide the fate of a controversial library review board in next week's special election.
Around 11:10 p.m., police responded to the 1500 block of Lukup Lane to a call of shots fired and found the wounded Huntington Beach woman on the sidewalk.
Santa Ana police said the suspect shot the 60-year-old man behind a local business.
The fire happened on Aug. 11 2024 at a strip mall in the 1500 block of Rimpau Avenue, firefighters said.
CHP officers say a transit van collided with the back of a stalled car on southbound lanes of I-215 early Thursday morning.
The San Bernardino City Council could ban all types of fireworks ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.
A longtime federal program that provides job training, housing and second chances to hundreds of at-risk youth nationwide is shutting its doors.
The Good Samaritan who stopped the man and woman said the kittens were malnourished and sick.
KCAL News Investigates gets answers after senior reporter Ross Palombo uncovers serious concerns regarding brush clearance in the wake of the Palisades Fire.
Councilwoman Traci Park vowed to get more resources for LAFD's brush clearance unit. Ross Palombo reports.
A KCAL News Investigation has discovered dozens of parcels of lands in the Palisades Fire zone that presented fire danger due to overgrown brush, a problem that firefighters had been trying to fix for years.
A KCAL News Investigation has discovered dozens of parcels of lands in the Palisades Fire zone that presented fire danger due to overgrown brush, a problem that firefighters had been trying to fix for years. Ross Palombo reports.
A Southern California lawmaker is calling for a state audit of LAUSD after a lawsuit claims it defrauded taxpayers of millions of dollars in funding.
The race marked a kind of replay of the Kentucky Derby. Sovereignty finished in first, Journalism ended up in second again and Baeza was third — the same 1-2-3 as the Derby.
The August Egg Company recalled about 1.7 million brown organic and brown cage-free egg varieties distributed to grocery stores between February and May.
The agreement brings a seismic shift to hundreds of schools that were forced to reckon with the reality that their players are the ones producing the billions in TV and other revenue.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man who was wrongly deported to El Salvador in March, has been indicted and brought back to the U.S.
The mystery, nearly 70 years later, remains. Who are the people in the photos and why didn't they get their photos back after dropping off the film at a drug store in Philadelphia?
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a new campaign, Reduce the Risk, focused on informing Californians, especially youth and community leaders, about available protection orders.
Elon Musk floated creating a new political party, possibly dubbed the "America Party," this week, potentially escalating his feud with President Trump.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man who was wrongly deported to El Salvador in March, has been indicted and brought back to the U.S.
Many undocumented immigrants who went to ICE check-in appointments at a federal building in L.A. this week were taken into custody, brought to the basement and held there, lawyers and family members say.
"Elon and I had a great relationship," President Trump said Thursday. "I don't know if we will anymore."
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
A proposal brought on by Northern California lawmaker is seeking to improve the process of cleaning up abandoned shopping carts in the state, which are often a source of blight on streets and waterways.
Grocery giant Albertsons will pay nearly $4 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of overcharging customers at hundreds of Albertsons, Safeway and Vons supermarkets.
A federal judge has blocked a new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes.
The August Egg Company recalled about 1.7 million brown organic and brown cage-free egg varieties distributed to grocery stores between February and May.
Dr. Timothy Johnson says that by cutting more than $1.8 billion in grants from the National Institutes of Health, the Trump administration risks destroying America's medical research infrastructure and prompting a "brain drain" of scientists to other countries.
Some of the free supplies being provided include at-home COVID-19 test kits, condoms, fentanyl test strips and naloxone.
A Los Angeles County resident tested positive for measles after traveling to Texas, according to the Department of Public Health.
California officials said bird flu testing has not stopped, despite social media rumors.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a pause to the enrollment of more low-income immigrants without legal status for state-funded health care benefits in 2026 as California faces a steep budget deficit.
California is filing a lawsuit to challenge President Donald Trump's tariffs, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.
At an Oakland hearing Tuesday, attorneys for State Farm Insurance made their case for an emergency rate hike that could impact insurance rates for millions of Californians.
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
Jo Adell homered twice, Chris Taylor also went deep and the Los Angeles Angels rallied from four runs down and beat the Seattle Mariners 8-6.
The race marked a kind of replay of the Kentucky Derby. Sovereignty finished in first, Journalism ended up in second again and Baeza was third — the same 1-2-3 as the Derby.
Nolan Arenado delivered a pinch-hit RBI double in the ninth inning and the St. Louis Cardinals stifled the Los Angeles Dodgers' offense for a second straight game in a 2-1 victory.
Tony Gonsolin has been placed on the 15-day injured list by the Dodgers because of right elbow discomfort, joining fellow rotation members Tyler Glasnow, Roki Sasaki and Blake Snell among 14 Los Angeles pitchers on the IL.
Coco Gauff is the first American to win the French Open since Serena Williams in 2015.
Jonathan Joss was known for lending his voice to the role of John Redcorn in the animated sitcom "King of the Hill."
Loretta Swit played Maj. Margaret Houlihan on the TV series "M*A*S*H."
Taylor Swift announced she owns the masters of her first six studio album in a letter shared on her website.
The lawsuit against Smokey Robinson's accusers also alleges elder abuse, civil conspiracy and emotional distress.
Here is the full list of nominees and winners of the 2025 American Music Awards.
Lauren Pozen, Zach Boetto and KCAL News Anchors Gio Insignares and Lesley Marin provide team coverage on the turmoil occurring across Los Angeles due to protests over immigration operations taking place over the weekend. Mayor Karen Bass joins to discuss the issue and President Trump's deployment of 2,000 National Guardsmen to the area in response.
Loyola law professor Jessica Levinson discusses President Trump deploying the National Guard to Los Angeles in response to unrest following immigration operations.
The deputy was taken to a nearby hospital following the shooting.
Democratic Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez spoke with CBS News Los Angeles about the ongoing immigration operations in Los Angeles, some of which happened inside of the area he represents.
U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli joins the studio to discuss the ongoing immigration operations in Los Angeles and why members of the National Guard are being deployed to the area.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
KCAL News Anchor and three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died.
Los Angeles comes out to celebrate the Boys in Blue two days after winning the 2024 World Series.
