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"I started screaming, 'I've been carjacked' and everyone ran out and watched him drive away with my car and my purse," she said.
The race cars sped along the tracks but what was noticeably missing was the roar of the engines.
Prosthetics can be extremely expensive, so when Karen Cresco's artificial arms were taken off her front porch, she not only took a huge financial loss, but a hit to her independence as well.
Officers were dispatched to the chain restaurant, located in the 3300 block of Centrelake Drive, shortly after 3:30 a.m. Friday following a call regarding a male suspect armed with a gun.
Firefighters were unable to find the driver and quickly set about putting out the flames.
The closed casket memorial will end with a procession into the Memorial Gardens where a private service will inter him beside his wife, Arvella Schuller.
Police have arrested a man on suspicion of reckless driving after he fled from officers in Van Nuys.
When Dodger fans step into the stadium Saturday night for the Freeway Series finale with the Angels they'll notice increased safety measures.
The rally coincided with the anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on this day in 1968.
The program was created by the Metro Board last year to provide financial assistance to "mom and pop" businesses located along the Crenshaw/LAX line, the Little Tokyo area of the Regional Connector and segment one of the Purple Line subway extension.
The driver was able to get out of the car and suffered only minor injuries.
While Burns was with the group, it recorded "Sweet Home Alabama," ''Gimme Three Steps," and "Free Bird."
The Los Angeles County coroner's office identified a man who shot and killed himself at the Universal Studios theme park on Friday afternoon as a Fullerton resident.
The total eclipse of the moon lasted only a short time, but it still dazzled.
Long Beach's Cambodia Town launches Cambodian Restaurant Week with a variety of dishes and flavors on offer. Tina Patel gets an early bite.
All lanes of State Route 71 were closed in both directions at Holt Avenue and Valley Boulevard in Pomona early Wednesday due to large potholes. Rick Montanez reports.
SEIU and UTLA members picketed Wednesday as a scheduled three-day strike continued into its second day, and Los Angeles Unified School District campuses remained closed. Kara Finnstrom reports.
Los Angeles Unified School District campuses remained closed Wednesday morning as a district-wide strike continued, with school employees and teachers walking picket lines. Kara Finnstrom reports.
All lanes of State Route 71 were closed in both directions at Holt Avenue and Valley Boulevard in Pomona early Wednesday due to large potholes. Rick Montanez reports.
Family and friends of the victims started a memorial outside of Whiteman Airport, placing flowers and photos.
George Marciniw grew up in Southern California, had been a pilot for decades and was said to have had a heart of gold. Eliana Moreno was born in Orange County, graduated from Chapman University in 2010, and realized her dream of working in news.
Family members of the two men who were killed on Tuesday afternoon when a driver plowed into the side of a Los Angeles Metro bus in Chatsworth are working through the devastation by focusing on the decades of love they shared.
Firefighters said that there were "numerous injured patients" after an SUV crashed into the side of a Metro bus in Chatsworth.
Students who purchased a "Den Pass" to games will be refunded by the end of September, UCLA officials said.
Family and friends of the victims started a memorial outside of Whiteman Airport, placing flowers and photos.
Students who purchased a "Den Pass" to games will be refunded by the end of September, UCLA officials said.
A venomous sea snake, uncommon in Southern California, washed up on an Orange County Beach.
Family members of the two men who were killed on Tuesday afternoon when a driver plowed into the side of a Los Angeles Metro bus in Chatsworth are working through the devastation by focusing on the decades of love they shared.
The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation on Wednesday announced plans for a brand new set of Dodgers Dreamfields in Altadena as the city continues to recover from the devastating Eaton Fire in 2025.
Orange County vector control officials are sounding the alarm on what they say is an unprecedented mosquito season.
Police say that the 18-year-old student was taken to the hospital after attending a fraternity function on Saturday.
With a powerful El Niño already predicted to batter Southern California over the winter, forecasters are also cautioning residents to be wary of another phenomenon that may come along with it.
As of Monday, 10 homes in the private Capistrano Bay District have been red-tagged, and seven more have been yellow-tagged.
The fire was reported at around 2:30 p.m. in the 2400 block of Las Palomas Drive in the La Habra Heights area.
Melody Valdez, 21 of Temecula, was arrested on suspicion of homicide, among other charges.
The crash happened just before 7 a.m. on Sunday near the intersection of Whitewood Road and Meadowlark Lane, Murrieta police said.
The deputy was struck by a hit-and-run driver near the intersection of Winchester Road and Murrieta Hot Springs Road a little before 9 a.m. on Wednesday morning.
A Wildomar man was arrested on Friday after a suspicious death investigation by Riverside County homicide investigators dating back to July 2025.
Each flag carries a card with a name, an age and the location where the victim of 9/11 died.
The Fed increased its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points to battle resurgent inflation driven by soaring energy prices.
About 43,000 people are expected to attend the annual AI and enterprise tech conference hosted by Salesforce which comes amid calls for a slowdown in AI developments.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
The Supreme Court on Monday blocked the Postal Service from enforcing new mail voting rules ahead of the midterm elections.
Earlier Tuesday, a federal judge again blocked the board from adding President Trump's name to the facade of the building.
Qualifying collector cars will gradually become exempt from smog checks beginning Jan. 1, 2028.
The Supreme Court on Monday blocked the Postal Service from enforcing new mail voting rules ahead of the midterm elections.
Earlier Tuesday, a federal judge again blocked the board from adding President Trump's name to the facade of the building.
China warned against turning outer space into a "battlefield" after the U.S. confirmed that it has weapons deployed in space.
FBI Director Kash Patel was grilled for nearly five hours by both Democrats and Republicans about a string of recent negative headlines about the FBI.
Homeowners getting their insurance through the California FAIR Plan will soon be paying even more, but industry observers say it may be a good sign for the state's insurance market.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Orange County Health Care Agency officials have confirmed the county's first human West Nile virus case of 2026, amid what some medical experts believe could be one of the worst mosquito seasons on record.
About 43,000 people are expected to attend the annual AI and enterprise tech conference hosted by Salesforce which comes amid calls for a slowdown in AI developments.
Pest control company Terminix has agreed to pay $3.15 million to settle a lawsuit brought by 29 California counties alleging the company unlawfully disposed of pesticides and violated customer privacy laws.
As Californians prepare to celebrate Labor Day and the contributions of American workers, labor unions are raising alarms about what they see as a growing threat to the future of human work.
California regulators approved Waymo to expand its services in Los Angeles and the Bay Area, and to offer its autonomous ride-hailing service in Sacramento and San Diego in the future, the company said Friday.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
Students who purchased a "Den Pass" to games will be refunded by the end of September, UCLA officials said.
Elly De La Cruz hit a two-run homer and the Cincinnati Reds at least temporarily prevented the Los Angeles Dodgers from clinching the NL West title with a 6-2 victory.
Cal Raleigh had two hits and three RBIs, Josh Naylor had two hits and two RBIs and the Seattle Mariners kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a 7-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night.
The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation on Wednesday announced plans for a brand new set of Dodgers Dreamfields in Altadena as the city continues to recover from the devastating Eaton Fire in 2025.
Ryan Johnson pitched six strong innings, Josh Lowe hit a tiebreaking home run and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Seattle Mariners 2-1.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards celebrated the best in television and streaming from the past year on Monday. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Dubbed the "Designer to the Stars," Bob Mackie won nine Emmy Awards, a Tony Award and was nominated for three Oscars.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
Temperatures in Southern California will continue to be a few degrees cooler. The low-pressure system sitting to the north of the region is a driving force for the change in the forecast.
Family members of the two men who were killed on Tuesday afternoon when a driver plowed into the side of a Los Angeles Metro bus in Chatsworth are working through the devastation by focusing on the decades of love they shared. Nicole Comstock reports.
Laurie Perez reports from Chatsworth, where federal investigators arrived Wednesday to begin investigating the NBC Los Angeles helicopter crash that killed 3 people on Tuesday night.
A venomous sea snake, uncommon in Southern California, washed up on an Orange County Beach. Lesley Marin reports.
Journalist Eliana Moreno and pilot George Marciniw had worked together for the last three years, and on Tuesday night, the two were on assignment for NBCLA and Telemundo 52 when their news helicopter crashed, and they both died. Laurie Perez and Hunter Sowards report.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
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.
