2+ week, 6+ day ago (399+ words) One cyber security firm tracks what are known as "SIM farms" that contain dozens of SIM cards. LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Scam texts are flooding our phones and costing some dearly. According to the Federal Trade Commission, the texts scammed Americans out of nearly half a billion dollars last year alone. So where are all those texts coming from? It turns out, millions may be coming from Southern California. Been Coon with the cyber security firm Unit221B tracks fraudster activity on the dark web. He's also tracking what are described as "SIM farms." SIM farms contain dozens of SIM boxes, which in turn contain dozens of SIM cards. Your cell phone has a single SIM card that allows you to call and text. The farms can have thousands of them. "I could logically put together in my head the ability to send…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago (407+ words) LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- There are a lot of big tax changes in President Donald Trump's sweeping spending bill, and 7 On Your Side is looking into how this could help you. Millions of U.S. workers who earn tips and overtime pay may be eligible for a federal tax break when they file their 2025 income taxes next year. But which workers will qualify for the new deductions is among the details the government has to work out. Under the bill Trump signed into law on July 4, the U.S. Treasury Department must publish a list by Oct. 2 of occupations that qualify for tax-free tips. The department is also expected to publish guidance on how to report tips and overtime pay, and what documentation will be required. The deduction provisions are not permanent but were written to expire after the 2028 tax year. Overtime pay isn't currently…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago (398+ words) LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A new online platform is giving victims of the January wildfires the opportunity to have more say in the state's recovery and rebuilding process. It's called Engaged California, and it's calling on victims of the Palisades and Eaton fires to help create an action plan to rebuild the devastated communities. The new platform was created by the state's Office of Data and Innovation, and it's meant to empower Californians to have honest and respectful discussions on a variety of topics. "Participants on the platform have the opportunity to weigh in on issues that directly impact the recovery in Los Angeles," said Director Jeffery Marino. The process is simple. You'll meet with others in a virtual space to talk about the topic then the program will share key findings from the meeting with not only you but with…...

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9+ mon, 3+ week ago (55+ words) There are growing questions about the effectiveness of a plan to address California's water crisis, weeks after the deadly wildfires. The page you requested was not found. You may have followed an old link or typed the address incorrectly. We've also been doing some house cleaning so the page may have been moved or removed....

9+ mon, 4+ week ago (401+ words) See past interviews with Cynthia Erivo, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert Downey Jr and all your favorite stars from the Oscars red carpet Every year at the Oscars brings memorable moments and On The Red Carpet is bringing you all of them again this year with the Unlocked TV Channel, "Oscars On The Red Carpet Encore." The On The Red Carpet team dug deep into the vaults to uncover the most magical moments and must-see interviews from our red carpet coverage over the years with Hollywood's biggest stars like Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, Jennifer Lopez, Eddie Murphy, Brad Pitt and many more. Among the highlights, this year's nominee Cynthia Erivo, who in 2024 was a presenter and told On The Red Carpet's George Pennacchio she was just so thrilled to be there. "There's no pressure in it for me tonight. For me, tonight,…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago (77+ words) Los Angeles' source for breaking news and live streaming video online. Covering Los Angeles, Orange County and all of the greater Southern California area. Pacoima home intentionally set on fire in controlled burn DHS revokes temporary status for 532K migrants CA looks to eliminate gas tax, replace with road charge program Boxing icon George Foreman dies at 76 Suspect arrested after pointing gun at LAPD helicopter in Chatsworth Son arrested for fatally stabbing parents inside Azusa home...

1+ week, 6+ day ago (471+ words) LAKEWOOD, Calif. (KABC) -- Inflation is giving us all sticker shock these days, but a bill that was sent to a Lakewood couple had them up in arms. When Del and Barbara Anderson's water bill went from around $80 to more than $8,000, they turned to ABC7 On Your Side Investigates. The Andersons have been married for 67 years, and they've always been proud penny pinchers. So you can only imagine what they thought when their water bill for May arrived, and it was for exactly $8,383.50 worth of water! "I thought, we don't even use anything that takes in that much water," Barbara told ABC7 On Your Side. "Nothing seems right about this whole thing," added Del. Their son, Craig Anderson, manages their money and pays their bills. "Actually, I kind of laughed and said, 'It's going to take care of itself,'" he responded when asked…...