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Emmely Avila, Los Angeles Friends founder, hosted a Los Angeles friends meet-up at Elysian Park to help her with loneliness, and now wants to help other people make friends.
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Emmely Avila, Los Angeles Friends founder, hosted a Los Angeles friends meet-up at Elysian Park to help her with loneliness, and now wants to help other people make friends.
Larry Mantle reflects on his 40-year-long career on SoCal airwaves.
Jamie Yuccas sits with Heather Tom to discuss her work on “The Bold and the Beautiful” and other projects.
This Java with Jamie is dedicated to celebrating International Women’s Day. KCAL News Anchor Jamie Yuccas spoke with City of Hope President Annette Walker, who has been named one of the 25 most influential women leaders in U.S. health care.
A look inside Vickie Chiang’s tattoo studio, “The Story Blossom,” where stories come to life.
David Fuhrer discusses the importance of laughter in tough times, as the Laugh Factory on Sunset stayed open for fire fighters during the Palisades Fire. He also shares some of his inventions and talents.
Sheila E. shares stories of her father, Mexican-American jazz percussionist Pete Escovedo, and her work with Prince and other well-known artists.
Jamie and David meet up at one of his three Manhattan Beach restaurants and discuss his family restaurant business and how his father’s death propelled him to work harder and pursue his dreams.
Athletes are used to tough competition but there's a hidden opponent that many struggle to face. Our Jamie Yuccas sat down with Victoria Garrick Browne, whose Ted Talk on mental health has now launched her into social media stardom.
Jamie Yuccas heads to the beach in Santa Monica to meet with clinical psychologist Dr. Maria Nazarian, who takes her practice outside.
Anna Wassman-Cox, Onco-Ballet Foundation founder and executive director, talks about her breast cancer journey and how her nonprofit provides classes to others going through their breast cancer journey.
Kevito Clark says his vow was taken to address unchecked grief, redirect energy, and center on personal and professional goals. Clark talks about day-to-day life without speaking, He said the experiment made him a better listener.
In today’s Java with Jamie, she talks with former USC volleyball player Victoria Garrick Browne about how her TED Talk on mental health has launched her into social media stardom.
Deborah Harkness calls herself an "accidental novelist" as she began writing about her interest in magic, witches, and vampires. She took time off from her successful book and television series to fight ovarian cancer and continues to advocate for women affected by cancer.
Actress Jodi Benson, who was the original voice for Ariel in the Little Mermaid, joins Jamie Yuccas for this week’s Java with Jamie. Benson will be performing at Disney ‘80s-‘90s Celebration in Concert at the Hollywood Bowl July 19 – 20, 2024.
Melody Thomas Scott has played Nikki Newman on "The Young and the Restless” for over four decades, where the character has been married more than a dozen times, accused of murder, and worked as an exotic dancer.
Lauren Ravitz talks about surviving breast cancer and selling real estate in Los Angeles.
Chef David Slay owns six different restaurants in the South Bay and Orange County. KCAL’s Jamie Yuccas sits down with the well-known chef to learn more about his life and love for cooking.
Jamie sits with Elizabeth Blau, who discusses her journey and the transformation of Las Vegas from a gaming destination to a culinary hotspot, highlighting her role in evolving the city's dining scene from cheap buffets to celebrity chef-driven restaurants. She reflects on her personal and professional growth over three decades, emphasizing the labor of love involved in her farm-to-table inspired neighborhood restaurant and her commitment to giving back to the community, particularly through the Women's Hospitality Initiative aimed at increasing female leadership in the culinary industry. Elizabeth also touches on the future of Las Vegas as a sustainable and impactful culinary destination, pointing out the importance of education, advocacy, and the development of neighborhood dining experiences away from the Strip.
One photographer has had a front row seat to the GRAMMYs, working with thousands of winners, rock stars and celebrities over the years. Jamie Yuccas sat down with Mathieu as he debuts his new gallery!
KCAL News anchor Jamie Yuccas sits down with Caleb Simpson, who is known for his apartment tours, mostly in New York, where he asks complete strangers what they pay for rent.
TV personality and model Angela White, formerly known as "Blac Chyna," shares her journey of self-transportation on this week’s Java with Jamie.
Jamie Yuccas sits down with up and coming comedian Leslie Liao, who talks about her matter of fact comedic style, growing up in Orange County as the child of Chinese immigrants, and the struggles of being a single woman in Los Angeles.
KCAL News anchor Jamie Yuccas met with up-and-coming comedian Leslie Liao to talk about her career and how she got started doing stand-up comedy.
Jamie Yuccas sits down with beloved comedic actor Dan Aykroyd in this episode of "Java with Jamie," where the two talk about the star's own vodka brand, revisit his incredible past as an actor and much more.
Royce Lewis and Christian Vazquez each drove in three runs as the Minnesota Twins beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-7.
It happened at around 10:50 p.m. on Monday on Lankershim Boulevard south of Arminta Street, according to a news release from the Los Angeles Police Department.
The incident happened at around 8:30 p.m. Monday night on the Garey Avenue off-ramp of eastbound freeway lanes, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The Mets rallied to beat the Angels 3-2 on Tuesday night.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department served a search warrant in Marina del Rey to follow up on leads stemming from the deadly explosion that killed three deputies.
It happened at around 10:50 p.m. on Monday on Lankershim Boulevard south of Arminta Street, according to a news release from the Los Angeles Police Department.
Encino residents, law enforcement members and county leaders gathered on Monday to address a troubling spike in crime in the area, highlighted by the deadly double-shooting that left "American Idol" producer Robin Kaye and her husband dead last week.
The incident happened at around 8:30 p.m. Monday night on the Garey Avenue off-ramp of eastbound freeway lanes, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department served a search warrant in Marina del Rey to follow up on leads stemming from the deadly explosion that killed three deputies.
Police said the man, a convicted felon, was seen activating emergency lights while dressed in a uniform similar to a law enforcement officer that included a pair of tasers, a baton and pepper spray.
It happened at around 10:50 p.m. on Monday on Lankershim Boulevard south of Arminta Street, according to a news release from the Los Angeles Police Department.
The incident happened at around 8:30 p.m. Monday night on the Garey Avenue off-ramp of eastbound freeway lanes, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department served a search warrant in Marina del Rey to follow up on leads stemming from the deadly explosion that killed three deputies.
Los Angeles police are still searching for the alleged gunman who opened fire on a driver shortly after he plowed into a crowd of people outside of a nightclub in East Hollywood and injured more than three dozen people.
Los Angeles Police Department officers are in pursuit of an alleged armed suspect in the West Adams area.
Supervisor Katrina Foley's staff is investigating the large number of fish deaths in Laguna Niguel Regional Park.
A SpaceX launch could create a large sonic boom for parts of Southern California early Tuesday morning.
The security guard was trying to stop the suspects after they robbed an elderly man in a Food 4 Less parking lot.
Immigration agents arrested Narcisco Barranco, the father of three U.S. Marines, in Orange County last month.
The crash happened at around 6 p.m. near Brookhurst Street and Crailet Drive, police said.
Police said the man, a convicted felon, was seen activating emergency lights while dressed in a uniform similar to a law enforcement officer that included a pair of tasers, a baton and pepper spray.
The 80-year-old man was reported missing two days before his body was found over the weekend.
A SpaceX launch could create a large sonic boom for parts of Southern California early Tuesday morning.
Two of the men were arrested in Riverside County while the three others were taken into custody out of state.
The suspect was arrested hours after he crashed into a woman who was inspecting her vehicle on the side of I-215 in Murrieta early Sunday morning.
KCAL News reporter Ross Palombo reviews the charging documents, which outline the suspect's criminal history.
Senior Investigative Reporter Ross Palombo checks into the safety record of the LA County Sheriff's training facility following a deadly explosion that killed three deputies.
Is Los Angeles really the most intense immigration enforcement spot in the country? Senior reporter Ross Palombo dives into the numbers from federal government's own data.
Senior reporter Ross Palombo dives in the numbers from ICE's own data, obtained through the Data Deportation Project.
Years after the Los Angeles Unified School District defunded its police department, a troubling event has once again sparked concerns that campuses are not as safe as they should be for students and their families.
The federal government released over 200,000 pages of documents on the 1968 assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., a move ordered by President Trump.
Southwest is providing details about its new assigned seating and boarding policy. Here's what to know.
Actor and director Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his role on "The Cosby Show," has died.
A Sunday night system-wide Alaska Airlines ground stop due to an IT outage ended after about three hours, the carrier says.
Tom Troupe appeared in more than 70 television shows, usually in single episode roles, throughout his career.
The federal government released over 200,000 pages of documents on the 1968 assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., a move ordered by President Trump.
The rare deployment of active-duty troops to a U.S. city will soon end, according to the Pentagon, which said 700 Marines will head home after responding to protests in Los Angeles.
Immigration agents will arrest anyone they find in the country illegally, even if they lack a criminal record, acting ICE Director Todd Lyons said in an exclusive CBS News interview.
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna, whose agency oversees the jails, said deputies don't ask for an individual's immigration status during booking.
The Trump administration is releasing thousands of California National Guard troops from a federal mission in Los Angeles.
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.
Health officials at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital say that they have noticed a spike in pediatric cases of Valley Fever in recent months.
The Health and Human Services secretary said he is "retiring" all 17 members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices, which helps set recommendations for vaccines.
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.
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.
Royce Lewis and Christian Vazquez each drove in three runs as the Minnesota Twins beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-7.
The Mets rallied to beat the Angels 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Shohei Ohtani hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the bottom of the first after giving up a leadoff homer to fellow All-Star Byron Buxton, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Minnesota Twins 5-2 on Monday night.
Juan Soto hit a tying single, Francisco Alvarez delivered a big double in his return from the minors and the Mets rallied past the Angels 7-5 on Monday night.
Longtime Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers officially announced his retirement on Monday, ending his 17-year NFL career as a member of the Bolts.
Ozzy Osbourne rose to fame in the heavy metal group Black Sabbath.
Stevie Knicks and Lindsey Buckingham alluded to the possible project by posting lyrics from their song, Frozen Love.
Actor and director Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his role on "The Cosby Show," has died.
Tom Troupe appeared in more than 70 television shows, usually in single episode roles, throughout his career.
Celebrations include the opening of "Walt Disney – A Magical Life," a show featuring a lifelike animatronic of the company's founder.
Laurie Perez and Mike Rogers provide team coverage on the ongoing investigation into the deadly shooting of "American Idol" executive Robin Kaye and her husband Thomas Deluca as Encino's troubling crime trend continued late Monday night with more attempted burglaries.
Desmond Shaw flies to Elysian Park for tonight's episode of Look At This!
Gio Insignares reports from the Hollywood Walk of Fame, where fans flocked on Tuesday evening to remember rock icon Ozzy Osbourne, metal's "Prince of Darkness," who died at 76.
The death toll for January's Eaton Fire has risen after human remains were discovered in Altadena, months after a pair of blazes destroyed homes and businesses in Los Angeles County. Nicole Comstock reports.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department on Tuesday served a search warrant in Marina del Rey to follow up on leads stemming from the deadly explosion that killed three deputies.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
