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Are you paying more than your neighbor for that backpack online? Consumer advocates say you can be, all because of something called surveillance pricing. Kristine Lazar reports.
More than two months after the Palisades and Eaton fires, victims are still struggling to heal and move forward. The recovery is even made even harder by people trying to take advantage of their loss. Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman discusses the work his office has done to combat price gouging.
Andrea Woroch, a consumer savings expert, discusses the importance of budgeting as consumer spending is down and debt is high.
With tax season in full swing and several federal government departments losing employees, tax season could look very different. Mark Steber, a Jackson Hewitt’s chief tax officer, said filing early and getting it done is the best thing to do.
Winnie Sun, a wealth management expert in Orange County, gives some tips and insight on how to continue retirement planning while keeping calm amid a volatile stock market.
The nonprofit, After the Fire USA, helps connect former wildfire survivors to current survivors. The organization is committed to helping communities recover, rebuild and reimagine their lives after fires.
Richard McCann, environmental and energy resource economist, discusses the push by some lawmakers to slash energy credits for solar rooftops -- sharing what implications there could be.
An industrial hygienist looks into homes that may not have physical damage but have been impacted by wildfires and warns of price gouging.
Are you paying more than your neighbor for that backpack online? Consumer advocates say you can be, all because of something called surveillance pricing.
A local senior lost her life savings to bank fraud, and now she is suing her bank claiming it should have done more to protect her money.
Across the nation auto insurance rates are spiking higher than ever, even in Southern California. In fact, some of the most expensive cities in the state are in Los Angeles County.
As mentioned in Kristine Lazar's piece of car insurance rates throughout the state, find your city below and see how it compares with neighboring cities.
Kristine Lazar speaks with one shopping expert who details a number of ways you can get a jump start on your holiday shopping, sparing your wallet in the process.
Trash, human waste and rodents have infested one Los Angeles County neighborhood after RVs moved in and took over streets in Florence-Firestone.
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.
Senator Nancy Skinner is proposing a bill that would allow doctors with a proven track record of recommending appropriate treatments to skip the insurance prior authorization process.
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.
Thousands of insured homeowners affected by the recent wildfires are sharing the same frustration after the wildfires decimated their communities. Residents claim their insurance companies are not paying them what they're rightfully owed.
First responders arrived around 5:30 a.m. at the Knob Hill beach stairs to find a white convertible with its top down and airbags deployed on the steps overlooking beach sand.
Are you paying more than your neighbor for that backpack online? Consumer advocates say you can be, all because of something called surveillance pricing.
Police are in pursuit of a speeding pickup truck near West Covina.
Dozens of bird eggs and chicks have been rescued from a single wind-damaged eucalyptus tree that was dangerously close to collapse in a California park.
Thousands of insured homeowners affected by the recent wildfires are sharing the same frustration after the wildfires decimated their communities. Residents claim their insurance companies are not paying them what they're rightfully owed.
First responders arrived around 5:30 a.m. at the Knob Hill beach stairs to find a white convertible with its top down and airbags deployed on the steps overlooking beach sand.
Are you paying more than your neighbor for that backpack online? Consumer advocates say you can be, all because of something called surveillance pricing.
Police are in pursuit of a speeding pickup truck near West Covina.
Altadena residents are protesting the use of the Altadena Golf Course as a debris recycling site as cleanup continues in the Eaton Fire burn zone.
Police found the suspects' stolen car on the ground floor of the parking garage.
At least 20 birds taken to the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center have died after being poisoned by the domoic acid algae.
A pursuit suspect in Huntington Beach tried to lose police by jumping into the water and swimming away.
Police said they responded to a 911 call at the hotel around 9:15 a.m., made by Saritha Ramaraju, stating that she murdered her son, Yatin Ramaraju.
Police arrived at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Orange County Airport and located a woman who had ingested an unknown substance, and then allegedly stabbed her son multiple times.
Two officers can be seen as they take the teen down inside of Galleria at Tyler Mall on Sunday before placing him into handcuffs.
William Thomas Trader, 55, and Merriam Dogillo, 46, were both arrested for alleged sexual abuse of a child that was ongoing for several years, police said.
The shooting happened at around 1:45 a.m. on Sunday in the 27000 block of Jefferson Avenue, according to deputies.
Deputies say that the man intervened when his 17-year-old brother was being assaulted on Sunday.
The collision happened on March 15 at around 9 p.m. on N. Perris Boulevard, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.
An investigation has found that hundreds of fire hydrants spanning throughout Los Angeles may be in need of repair despite being flagged by firefighters for maintenance as far back as a year ago. Ross Palombo reports.
CBS News Investigative Reporter Julie Watts takes a deep dive into the secrets inside California's FAIR Plan, which is typically intended for people who can't get coverage elsewhere. Now, after Los Angeles' devastating wildfires in January, those people are expected to foot the bill.
A KCAL News investigation has found a troubling connection between the county's homeless population and a growing amount of fire-related incidents in recent years.
A KCAL News investigation found more than 1,300 fire hydrants need maintenance across LA. Ross Palombo reports.
Starbucks will replace its plastic cups at select locations in California and several other states.
23andMe, which helped popularize ancestry tracing through genetic testing, filed for bankruptcy protection and will seek a sale.
Chaz Lanier made four 3-pointers and finished with 20 points as No. 2 seed Tennessee advanced to a program-record third straight Sweet 16, beating seventh-seeded UCLA 67-58 in the NCAA Tournament.
.JuJu Watkins scored 22 points and top-seeded Southern California led all the way in routing 16th-seeded UNC Greensboro 71-25 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday.
Top-seeded UCLA kicked off its quest for its first Final Four appearance in the women's NCAA Tournament with an 84-46 victory over 16th-seeded Southern in the first round.
Susann Sills' body was found at the bottom of the staircase of her family's San Clemente, California home. What led up to her death?
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.
President Trump has taken aim at the Department of Education, but shutting down the department entirely would require an act of Congress.
The University of California announced that it would implement a hiring freeze and other cost-saving measures throughout the 10-campus system, amid potential cuts to funding.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a warning Tuesday following reports of people impersonating Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents along with other scams targeting immigrants.
President Trump's extraordinary order is breathtaking in its scope and has little precedent in U.S. history.
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.
Californians with iPhones and Apple Watches will now be able to store digital versions of their driver's licenses and identification cards on their devices, state officials announced.
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.
Pope Francis had a peaceful night with no crises after a bronchial crisis prompted a worsening of his health.
No states mandate that students receive the COVID-19 vaccine, though other vaccine requirements remain in place.
Pertussis cases are on the rise again, after a dip following the winter holidays.
The CDC says respiratory illness is now "very high" nationwide.
Health experts say the website purge could result in deaths.
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.
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has announced it will be closing approximately 500 stores nationwide, almost a year after filing for bankruptcy.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Democratic philanthropist George Soros and actor-director Denzel Washington were awarded the nation's highest civilian honor.
Insurance companies in California will have to offer coverage to homeowners in wildfire-prone areas under a new state regulation that was announced Monday.
The lawsuit contends that multiple food truck operators have created constant nuisance outside of the store in the form of congestion, trash generation and rudeness to store employees.
JuJu Watkins was carried off the floor in the first quarter of top-seeded USC's game against Mississippi State in the women's NCAA Tournament.
Franz Wagner had 32 points and eight assists, Paolo Banchero added 30 points and seven rebounds and the Orlando Magic sent the Los Angeles Lakers to their third straight loss, 118-106.
Former UFC champion Cain Velasquez was sentenced Monday to five years in prison for what prosecutors had called a "vigilante shooting spree" targeting a man suspected of molesting Velasquez's relative.
JuJu Watkins went down with a gruesome-looking knee injury five minutes into the game.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 26 points and eight assists, Aaron Wiggins scored 19 points and the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder extended their winning streak to six games by holding on to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 103-101.
Gal Gadot, who starred in "Wonder Woman" and "Fast and Furious" movies, was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, but not before the ceremony was briefly disrupted by dueling protests over the war in the Middle East.
Carl Erik Rinsch, known for directing the film "47 Ronin," is charged with wire fraud and money laundering for allegedly spending millions meant to fund a Netflix sci-fi series.
D'Wayne Wiggins, Oakland musician and a founding member of the soul/R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné! died Friday morning at age 64, the group announced on its Instagram page.
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home last week in a gated community in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Los Angeles Fire Department firefighters were honored on stage at the Oscars ceremony on Sunday, met with a standing ovation from some of Hollywood's biggest names.
One person was shot outside of a Target store in Baldwin Park and now police are looking for three other suspects who got away.
A homeless encampment is taking over luxury RVs parked on private property in the City of Industry. Neighbors are demanding city officials do something about it.
Thousands of insured homeowners affected by the recent wildfires are sharing the same frustration after their communities were decimated. Residents said one of the hardest parts is dealing with insurance companies that are not paying them what they’re rightfully owed.
Southern California will have a significant cool down and coastal low clouds and fog will return in the morning and evening. Conditions for the most part will be warm, dry and breezy.
Are you paying more than your neighbor for that backpack online? Consumer advocates say you can be, all because of something called surveillance pricing. Kristine Lazar reports.
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.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions after defeating the New York Yankees in game 5.
