Oct 31 2 new California fires burn homes and send residents fleeing By Brian Melley, Marcio Jose Sanchez, Associated Press The latest blazes erupted in the heavily populated inland region east of Los Angeles as strong, seasonal Santa Ana winds continued to blow with gusts of up to 60 mph. Continue reading
Aug 13 Watch 8:27 Report suggests Placido Domingo's sexual impropriety was an 'open secret' in opera world Placido Domingo has long been among the best-known names in opera. One of the Three Tenors, he currently conducts and directs the Los Angeles Opera. But a new Associated Press report reveals extensive accusations of sexual misconduct throughout his career,… Continue watching
Aug 08 Watch 6:14 Why California is struggling to provide adequate mental health care By Byrhonda Lyons, Jocelyn Wiener, CalMatters With more Americans seeking treatment for mental health issues, lawmakers and the U.S. health care system are having trouble keeping up. People with severe mental illnesses who don't find adequate health care often end up on the streets or behind… Continue watching
Jul 09 Watch 6:28 How preparing for a devastating earthquake will help you survive it Two major earthquakes have rocked Southern California in the past week, prompting questions about whether residents and the government are prepared for an even bigger one. Science reporter Jacob Margolis of KPCC public radio examines those questions in his podcast,… Continue watching
Jul 05 Watch 6:41 News Wrap: Aftershocks rock Southern California as officials remain on alert In our news wrap Friday, aftershocks continue to rock Southern California, one a 5.4 magnitude that struck before dawn. Officials remain on high alert after Thursday’s powerful earthquake, which left enormous fissures in the earth near its epicenter. Also, seven… Continue watching
Jul 04 Watch 4:13 News Wrap: Magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes Southern California In our news wrap Thursday, a powerful earthquake shook Southern California. The magnitude 6.4 quake, the strongest the area has felt in 20 years, was centered about 150 miles northeast of Los Angeles. Experts warned strong aftershocks could follow. Also,… Continue watching
Jun 19 Watch 7:11 This musician is taking the sounds of the pipe organ on the road By Cat Wise Pipe organs are typically associated with churches and cathedrals. Their very size and complexity can render them intimidating. But one young organist, Cameron Carpenter, is reshaping the perception of the instrument. Special correspondent Cat Wise recently attended one of his… Continue watching
Jun 17 California police examine video in fatal Costco shooting By Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press The confrontation between an off-duty Los Angeles police officer and a man described by family as mentally disabled ended in a shooting in a Costco store that killed the man and critically wounded his parents. Continue reading
Apr 02 Man suspected of killing Nipsey Hussle arrested By Associated Press A Los Angeles police officer said 29-year-old Eric Holder was captured Tuesday in Bellflower, a Los Angeles-area city about 20 miles southeast of where Hussle was gunned down two days earlier. Continue reading
Apr 02 WATCH: Los Angeles police identify suspect in Nipsey Hussle slaying By Andrew Dalton, John Antczak, Associated Press Los Angeles police are seeking a 29-year-old man who they believe shot and killed Nipsey Hussle outside the rapper's clothing store where he was trying to remake his community. Continue reading