1 killed in car fire after colliding with another vehicle in downtown LA
The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a car fire around 3:35 p.m. at 1629 Maple Ave.
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The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a car fire around 3:35 p.m. at 1629 Maple Ave.
Recent crime stats show an alarming trend: Last month was the deadliest April for Los Angeles in four years due to homicides, with 36 reported. This is compared to 21 homicides last year and 24 in 2020, Los Angeles Police Department Chief Michel Moore said Tuesday.
The suspect was traveling at high speed through a Torrance neighborhood when he crashed head-on into a sedan.
Police say the man had pointed a gun at Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics and LAPD officers before barricading himself inside the apartment building.
According to Police Chief Michel Moore, 20 employees have tested positive in the last week, up from 12 the previous week.
The CLA tower, which is covered in limestone and can be seen from the 10 and 57 Freeways, opened in 1993 and has appeared movies such as "Gattaca" and "Imposter."
The settlement announced Monday is a "first for the company," according to attorney Brian Virag.
The loan has an interest rate of zero percent, but a portion of loan may come due if the homebuyer doesn't occupy the home for at least five years.
Other Medi-Cal eligibility rules, including income limits, still apply, but immigration status is not among those rules.
Police were also alerted by a 911 call.
The suspects, both 19-year-old females, were arrested after being found with over $3,500 in stolen merchandise from a Redondo Beach business.
Sarah Kleinhans had spent her entire life searching for her birth mother until she was pointed in the right direction after using an online DNA testing site. On Monday, after 53 years, the much-awaited reunion finally took place.
The lighting is part of the WE RISE 2022 campaign which is aimed at advancing health and healing in L.A. County.
The gas leak occurred near the Third Street Promenade and evacuations in the area lasted for more than four hours.
The case had gone to the City Attorney's Office for misdemeanor filing consideration after the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office declined to file a felony case against Peterson in February.
Four former presidents were at the World Trade Center memorial site for 9/11 commemorations, while President Trump spoke at the Pentagon.
A beloved Los Angeles-area ice cream vendor has been unable to work for more than a week after he was allegedly involved in a crash with a DUI driver.
Police said that they were called to the home for a man armed with a knife who was behaving erratically.
Firefighters said that five small fires were reported near the 405 and 101 freeway transition road in Sherman Oaks early Saturday morning.
An American Airlines reservations agent who took Betty Ong's historic 9/11 call recalls the flight attendant's bravery.
A beloved Los Angeles-area ice cream vendor has been unable to work for more than a week after he was allegedly involved in a crash with a DUI driver.
Police said that they were called to the home for a man armed with a knife who was behaving erratically.
Firefighters said that five small fires were reported near the 405 and 101 freeway transition road in Sherman Oaks early Saturday morning.
A trespasser was reported at former Vice President Kamala Harris' Malibu, California, home.
It happened at around 11:20 a.m. at the intersection of Ventura Boulevard and Densmore Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
The announcement comes a day after nearby Dana Point declared a local emergency due to flooding from powerful waves.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed laws aimed at protecting children from the potential harms of social media and AI chatbots.
A Los Angeles animal rescue group is desperately trying to find a permanent home for a 6-year-old dog whose owners were swept up during an immigration raid.
Several homes along a Dana Point street were red-tagged due to damage from the powerful surf that has battered the Southern California coastline in recent days.
The powerful waves from Hurricane Marie continued to push water and sand into Southern California's beach communities.
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.
A Chino Hills family is demanding answers after their beloved dog died from heatstroke at a home-based dog boarding facility.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed laws aimed at protecting children from the potential harms of social media and AI chatbots.
A trespasser was reported at former Vice President Kamala Harris' Malibu, California, home.
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
L.A. has now won 8 in a row, its longest streak of the season, after Friday's win at loanDepot park.
A federal jury in Los Angeles has acquitted Grammy-winning Chicago rapper Lil Durk in a murder-for-hire plot targeting another rapper.
A mistrial was declared in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy after jurors could not reach a unanimous decision. One of the jurors shares details on their deliberations in an interview with Gayle King.
A trespasser was reported at former Vice President Kamala Harris' Malibu, California, home.
A California law aimed at phasing out the sale of certain single-use propane cylinders will not take effect as planned after the Trump administration determined the state law is preempted by federal regulations.
The trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three other alleged 9/11 plotters is scheduled to begin in June 2028.
Four former presidents were at the World Trade Center memorial site for 9/11 commemorations, while President Trump spoke at the Pentagon.
Former President George W. Bush gave rare remarks on Wednesday as Americans mark 25 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
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.
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.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced the rollout of the state's new electric vehicle instant rebate program, touting it as part of an investment in the state's clean-vehicle future.
Jayden Maiava threw two of his five touchdown passes to freshman tight end Mark Bowman, freshman receiver Trent Mosley caught a touchdown pass and scored on a punt return, and No. 14 Southern California beat Louisiana 49-30 on Saturday night.
Paul Arriola scored late in the second half to rally Seattle to a 1-1 draw with the Los Angeles Galaxy, although the Sounders' saw a club-record winless streak reach 12.
André Luiz and Taylor Calheira scored first-half goals and Sporting Kansas City shocked Los Angeles FC with a 3-1 victory that ended a seven-match winless streak.
Wayne Knight scored three touchdowns after a scoreless first half, leading UCLA to a 28-10 victory over San Diego State in the Bruins' home opener under new coach Bob Chesney.
Graham Pauley hit a two-run homer, Griffin Conine and Otto Lopez both reached four times and the Miami Marlins overcame an early deficit to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3.
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.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
Following three successful Santa Monica Block Fests, city officials say that the trend will continue through at least the end of the year.
The Crenshaw Farmers Market hosted the first-ever Soul of SoLA Festival on Saturday, celebrating when millions of African Americans fled the Jim Crow South for better lives.
After several weeks of sweltering heat and high humidity, Alex Biston takes a look at what Southern California can expect in the coming days.
Brittney Ermon reports from Koreatown, where a beloved ice cream vendor is out of work after his truck was damaged and he was injured during a crash with an alleged DUI driver last week.
Flock camera concerns are taking center stage in Monterey Park, where city officials recently re-signed a contract to continue using the nearly three dozen cameras despite concerns from the public.
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.
