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SANTA MONICA, Calif. (KABC) — A man was preparing to fly across the country for a life-changing double-lung transplant when his insurance company denied him coverage.Deron Wells is battling stage 4 lung cancer.The husband and father of three is also now battling his insurance company.”I am really sad that my life is in the hands of these decision-makers who seem to make these decisions in such a cold way,” Wells said.The 59-year-old and his family say Cigna had approved him for procedures that would allow him to be transferred to Northwestern Medicine in Chicago for a clinical trial double lung…

PACIFIC PALISADES, LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Water pressure issues during the Palisades Fire in January revealed many vulnerabilities in our water system and the ability to save property and lives. If the demand for water overpowers the system, what are the solutions?7 On Your Side Investigates is talking to experts about ideas and innovative tools that could help in our next wind-driven fire.”No, it should not. With what is paid into the city, into the state, we should have everything at our disposal,” Palisades Fire victim Tom Dorann replied when asked if the water should run dry.The Los Angeles Department…

DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KABC) — My Health Community Fair will be hosting its second annual DTLA Spring Health Fair on Saturday, May 17, 10 a.m.-3p.m., in Lafayette Park.In celebration of mental health awareness month, there will be free health screenings that include free eye and dental exams, cancer screenings, general health screenings, and educational health sessions for all age groups.The exams and screenings will be held on mobile trucks that have in-depth technology, such as ultrasound machines that detect diseases like cancer, or liver disease.Over 25 health organizations like L.A. Care, Altamed, Planned Parenthood, American Cancer Screening Initiative, Vision…

CHICAGO (WLS) — While the choice of a new pope was a major event for the Catholic Church and their faithful, it was also eventful for other faith leaders.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchSome of Chicago’s faith leaders are hopeful that Pope Leo XIV will continue the legacy of Pope Francis.”I believe this is a good pick and I believe he knows enough about immigrants, enough about marginalized communities,” Reverand Robin Hood of Redeemed Outreach Ministries said.Although a world away from Rome, the West Side activist said the interconnectivity of faith binds everyone; regardless of how…

CHICAGO (WLS) — Like Chicago, Rosca is a melting pot of flavors – but in the form of a bagel.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch”We’re taking something that’s something super traditional, like a bagel, and just putting a Mexican twist on it,” said Felix Zepeda.Felix Zepeda, is the chef and owner of Rosca, which means ring in Spanish. And he’s taking his bagels to the next to the level.”I actually take the wheat berries, but I grind them to make the flour, so not only are we locally sourcing and trying to keep it as organic…

LONG BEACH, Calif. (CNS) — A man whom authorities say was caught on video slamming his puppy to the ground by her leash, kicking her as she lay motionless and then dragging her away in an attack in Long Beach pleaded no contest Wednesday to a felony animal cruelty charge and was sentenced to three years in state prison.Alexander Cueva, 28, of Westminster, was also banned from possessing animals for 10 years, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.Cueva hoisted his 6- to 8-month-old German Shepherd mix, Inara, by the neck with a leash early April 21, slammed…

PACOIMA, LOS ANGELES (KABC) — The FBI has busted a Pacoima man for targeting children as part of the sexual exploitation and self-harm network known around the world as “764.”Federal agents arrested 28-year-old Jose Henry Ayala Casamiro in early April, charging him with possession of child pornography.Ayala is accused of causing minors to produce child sexual abuse material as well as other video content depicting themselves engaging in self-harm.”The facts alleged in this complaint are disturbing,” said U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli. “Criminals lurk in the internet’s dark corners to prey on and do lasting damage to children. Let this arrest…

LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Former Los Angeles City Councilman Nate Holden died Wednesday at the age of 95.Holden was a state senator for four years beginning in 1974. He then went on to serve for nearly two decades on the L.A. City Council, from 1987 until 2003.News of his death was announced on social media by L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn.”Nate Holden was a legend here in Los Angeles. He was a lion in the State Senate and a force to be reckoned with on the LA City Council,” Hahn said in a post on X. “I learned a lot…

ALTADENA, Calif. (KABC) — Four months after the Eaton Fire ignited, a tower suspected of starting the devastating blaze was removed by Southern California Edison.AIR7 was at the scene Wednesday afternoon as a helicopter lifted a part of the transmission tower out of Eaton Canyon. About an hour later, a second part of the tower was moved.The parts will be moved to a warehouse where they will be dismantled and then undergo lab testing, according to Southern California Edison.”This is all part of an effort to get as much information as we can to have a thorough and transparent investigation…

LOS ANGELES (KABC) — The National Brain Tumor Society will be hosting its annual 5K walk in an effort to raise awareness and conquer brain tumors in Griffith Park, Crystal Springs. This event will take place on Saturday, May 10, 8 a.m.Join over a thousand local volunteers, survivors, and medical researchers to walk for a critical cause that is impacting more than 90,000 individuals in the U.S. This walk is the epitome of strength of the brain tumor society and honors those who have fought, or who are currently battling the diagnosis.This family-friendly event is expected to raise more than…