Bank of America fined $225 million for botching pandemic aid
More than 100,000 people will be compensated for the bank's faulty fraud detection program, which froze customer accounts.
More than 100,000 people will be compensated for the bank's faulty fraud detection program, which froze customer accounts.
According to police, the suspect robbed a Bank of America on Summit and Beech Avenues in Fontana at about 1:20 p.m. before running out of the bank and across a parking lot into a nearby Wendy's.
Customers took to social media to say they were unable to access their accounts either through the app, at ATMs or in Bank of America branches.
Michelle Avan was a senior vice president with Bank of America, working to recruit women and under-represented employees globally. She was profiled by Essence magazine in 2017.
The injunction forces Bank of America to unfreeze accounts and reopen investigations into stolen unemployment benefits issued on prepaid bank debit cards. The bank was also ordered to improve its customer service.
The California Employment Development Department says it has resolved 95% of its backlogged claims, but said that only Bank of America could resolve the fraud claims.
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Bank of America alleging that it hasn't done enough to protect unemployment accounts from fraud.
Last week, Bank of America estimated that $2 billion had been stolen from California EDD accounts.
Gov. Gavin Newsom's office said it was working with Bank of America and EDD to check on the fraud claims, though it could not immediately confirm the $2 billion figure released by the bank.
Thousands on unemployment are still unable to access their benefits due to an ongoing fraud scheme involving Bank of America
Thousands of Californians who get their EDD benefits are struggling to get answers after BofA froze nearly 350,000 accounts due to suspected fraud.
An hours long standoff in South Gate shutdown tweedy boulevard as police surrounded an armored truck outside this Bank of America.
Police had two suspects in custody following a robbery attempt at a Bank of America in Glendale.
Jugging is a growing crime that targets customers who have just left a bank or ATM with a large amount of cash.
Detectives would only say the man was in his late 30s and was shot once in the chest.
Bank of America says it plans to stop lending money to gunmakers who produce military-style firearms for civilians.
Strangely, the man's money and mobile phone were not taken, police say.
The Bank of America will pay $1.9 million to settle a government lawsuit alleging it took too long to inform customers that their phone calls were being recorded.
Bank of America is reportedly set to fire as many as 8,000 employees within its retail banking division.
Deputies on Friday announced the arrest of a 21-year-old man suspected of robbing a bank in Orange County.
A former armored truck driver faces federal prison time when he is sentenced Tuesday for his role in the theft of more than $1 million in cash that was part of a shipment he was transporting for Bank of America last year.
The object was actually a massage ball and some batteries wrapped in plastic.
Detectives Thursday warned the public of a skimming device that was placed above an ATM keypad in Beverly Hills.
Attorneys for one of the NFL's highest-paid defensive players announced a lawsuit Tuesday alleging Bank of America "aided and abetted" a fraud scheme that cost him $20 million.
Detectives sought the public's help Friday in locating a suspect accused of robbing a man at an ATM.
A woman from West Hills has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for her scheme that included stealing $3.9 million from her victim and dismembering him after he died.
The 150x60 foot mural on the side of the Miyako Hotel, called "LA Rising," will feature images of the newest Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani both on the mound and at the plate.
A red-tailed hawk shot by a pellet gun is getting a second chance thanks to a wildlife rescue center in Ojai.
Firefighters rescued a horse that got stuck in deep mud in the Shadow Hills area on Monday afternoon.
Despite firing longtime head coach Dan Monson days ahead of their conference championship, Long Beach State is going dancing come Thursday after sweeping the Big West Tournament and earning a No. 15 seed in the NCAA Tournament
Firefighters rescued a horse that got stuck in deep mud in the Shadow Hills area on Monday afternoon.
A woman from West Hills has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for her scheme that included stealing $3.9 million from her victim and dismembering him after he died.
A red-tailed hawk shot by a pellet gun is getting a second chance thanks to a wildlife rescue center in Ojai.
Investigators say that the man has been sexually assaulting two boys under 18 years old. He is being held without bail.
Firefighters arrived to find the person trapped underneath a forklift on Terminal Island at around 10:45 a.m.
A woman from West Hills has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for her scheme that included stealing $3.9 million from her victim and dismembering him after he died.
The 150x60 foot mural on the side of the Miyako Hotel, called "LA Rising," will feature images of the newest Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani both on the mound and at the plate.
A red-tailed hawk shot by a pellet gun is getting a second chance thanks to a wildlife rescue center in Ojai.
Firefighters rescued a horse that got stuck in deep mud in the Shadow Hills area on Monday afternoon.
Despite firing longtime head coach Dan Monson days ahead of their conference championship, Long Beach State is going dancing come Thursday after sweeping the Big West Tournament and earning a No. 15 seed in the NCAA Tournament
Three people were hospitalized after they were found unconscious inside of a car parked in a Huntington Beach parking structure late Sunday.
Police found an AR-10 rifle in the suspect's vehicle, along with numerous rounds of ammunition.
An arrest has been made in the fatal stabbing of a good Samaritan who tried to intervene in a dispute between roommates in Westminster on Friday.
A pair of conservative Orange Unified School District board members have conceded defeat after they faced a recall vote in the primary elections earlier this month.
Anaheim police arrested a man after a disturbing video of him allegedly abusing a dog surfaced on social media.
Friday night marked the grand opening of San Bernardino's first ever street vendor led and supervised night market, much to the enjoyment of the community.
Gusts of wind and sustained wind ripped through the area, leaving drivers to proceed with caution.
Some areas can expect wind gusts that reach speeds of 90 miles per hour on Thursday.
Sheriff Dicus said that deputies had been called to the home five times prior to Saturday's incident since January, and the 15-year-old had been taken to mental healthcare facilities on several of those occasions.
The victim says that her uncle, Cody Woodsen Klemp, was convicted after he violently raped her when she was just 14, along wth multiple other women decades ago. The nature of the crime was so shocking, that Gov. Newsom took notice and directed the parole board to reconsider their decision to release him.
The CDC recommends that at least 95% of students have the MMR vaccine in order to lower the risk of measles outbreaks at their school, but a recent KCAL News investigation shows that hundreds of SoCal schools are well below that number.
For months, migrants have arrived in Los Angeles on controversial buses chartered from Texas. With a lack of coordination from the Lone Star state, community groups stepped in to help bring things under control and helped hundreds across Southern California.
KCAL senior reporter Ross Palombo gets an unprecedented look into the tactics the LAPD uses to stop retail theft.
A federal court ruling involving a controversial arrest within Moreno Valley Unified School District could lead to big changes in school policies nationwide.
Caltrans engineers warned the department about the possibility of fires raging under freeways if flammable materials were allowed to be stored there. However, it appears these guidelines may have been ignored.
The retailer that caters to quilters and crafters also said it has been weighed down by higher tariffs from China.
Here is a breakdown of each March Madness men's basketball team by conference.
A renewed push against the TikTok gained momentum in Congress last week, as the House approved legislation that would compel the company to either sell the app or be banned from U.S. app stores.
Police were still searching for a suspect in a mass shooting that left two people dead and five others wounded in northwest D.C. early Sunday morning.
Trump delivered a profanity-filled version of his usual rally speech that again painted an apocalyptic picture of the country if President Biden wins a second term.
A renewed push against the TikTok gained momentum in Congress last week, as the House approved legislation that would compel the company to either sell the app or be banned from U.S. app stores.
Trump delivered a profanity-filled version of his usual rally speech that again painted an apocalyptic picture of the country if President Biden wins a second term.
Former Vice President Mike Pence said he "cannot in good conscience" endorse Trump for president in 2024.
Judge in Georgia Trump election case says while he couldn't "conclusively establish" when Willis' relationship with prosecutor turned romantic, "an odor of mendacity remains."
The swiftness of TikTok's potential demise depends on whether the bill overcomes a number of hurdles and is passed by the Senate.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
When, who and how much to tip is becoming more of a question in consumers' minds.
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.
Choosing random numbers increases your chances of not having to split the prize money should you win.
Actress Olivia Munn's cancer diagnosis is raising awareness for women to seek additional screening for breast cancer after her traditional testing failed to show any signs.
In a new ad that nods to the 2024 Oscars, the pharmaceutical firm discourages people from using drugs like Mounjaro for cosmetic weight loss.
OTC daily birth control pills will be available online and on pharmacy and store shelves nationwide later this month.
The new recommendations apply to COVID-19 and other viruses, like flu and RSV.
Disease investigators have identified the source of a decade-old listeria outbreak that killed two people and sickened others in 11 states.
Robotaxis are hitting the streets of Los Angeles.
Disney is seeking approval from local officials to expand its California theme park offerings over the next four decades.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
Southern California Edison will pay $80 million to settle claims on behalf of the U.S. Forest Service connected to a massive wildfire that destroyed more than a thousand homes and other structures in 2017.
As he closes in on the Republican presidential nomination, former President Donald Trump made a highly unusual stop.
The 150x60 foot mural on the side of the Miyako Hotel, called "LA Rising," will feature images of the newest Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani both on the mound and at the plate.
Despite firing longtime head coach Dan Monson days ahead of their conference championship, Long Beach State is going dancing come Thursday after sweeping the Big West Tournament and earning a No. 15 seed in the NCAA Tournament
Center Bradley Bozeman and linebacker Troy Dye have signed one-year contracts with the Los Angeles Chargers.
Former Los Angeles Kings winger Wayne Simmonds has announced his retirement, ending a 15-year career.
Dejounte Murray scored 21 points, De'Andre Hunter added 20 and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Los Angeles Clippers 110-93 to snap a three-game losing streak.
A second man is charged in connection with the 2005 theft of ruby slippers worn by Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz".
In 1996 Nicholas Sparks' romantic novel became a bestseller. Eight years later it was adapted to a classic movie starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams. And now, the love story that was "a song, a dream, a whisper," is a Broadway musical.
Actor Olivia Munn said on social media she's had four surgeries in the last 10 months, including a double mastectomy, since being diagnosed with breast cancer.
A woman has sued director Roman Polanski in a Los Angeles court, saying the director raped her when she was a minor in 1973.
Stephen Curry is helping kids embrace who they are through his new children's book, "I am Extraordinary," and his foundation, which promotes literacy.
SpaceX launched another Falcon 9 rocket from the Vandenberg Space Force Base on Monday, sending Starlink satellites into orbit.
Michele Gile reports from Huntington Beach, where a woman was struck and killed early Monday morning while she was tending to some ducks in the road, police said.
Rina Nakano reports from the Miyako Hotel in Little Tokyo, where Dodgers fans throughout LA will be able to witness the breathtaking mural dedicated to the Dodgers' newest star — Shohei Ohtani.
Firefighters rescued a horse that got stuck in deep mud in the Shadow Hills area on Monday afternoon.
A red-tailed hawk shot by a pellet gun is getting a second chance thanks to a wildlife rescue center in Ojai. Alys Martinez reports.
The Academy Awards will hand out filmmaking's top honor in 23 categories during the 2024 Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, starting at 7 p.m. Eastern, 4 p.m. PDT.
Shots from the PGA's Genesis Invitational golf tournament held at the Riviera Golf Club in the Pacific Palisades.
Even a potentially historic storm bearing down on California couldn't keep the stars away from the red carpet ahead of the 66th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.
Who are your favorite celebrities wearing for the 2024 Golden Globe Awards? Check out our red carpet fashion photo gallery!
Even though the Golden Globes Award Show isn't until Sunday, the stars came out early for the Golden Globe Foundation Dinner, hosted in the Wilshire Garden Room of the Beverly Hilton Hotel.