Man Charged With Murder In 405 Crash That Killed 2 Workers
An alleged drunken driver involved in a two-car crash that killed two construction workers on the 405 freeway was charged Wednesday with murder and other counts.
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An alleged drunken driver involved in a two-car crash that killed two construction workers on the 405 freeway was charged Wednesday with murder and other counts.
Portions of the 405 freeway near Skirball Center Drive will close Tuesday night and continue for about two weeks as workers prepare to conduct the demolition of the south half of the Skirball Bridge.
Two families are in mourning tonight following a crash between two alleged drunk drivers that killed two 405 Freeway workers early Sunday morning.
Two construction workers were killed on the 405 freeway Sunday after two alleged drunken drivers slammed into the crew.
Another 10-mile full closure of the San Diego (405) Freeway through the Sepulveda Pass -- already being dubbed "Carmageddon II" -- will take place the weekend of Sept. 29-30.
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Sen. Barbara Boxer announced plans Thursday to apply for $2 billion in low-interest federal loans to speed up LA County's mass transportation plans.
A pursuit suspect was arrested after crashing into several cars Monday afternoon.
A 39-year-old Bay Area man was killed Sunday when his motorcycle rear ended a pickup truck on the San Diego (405) Freeway near LAX, the California Highway Patrol said.
L.A. Monday began its first work week of "Ramp Jam" -- the three-month closure of the westbound Wilshire Boulevard onramp to the northbound San Diego (405) Freeway and the northbound 405's offramp to westbound Wilshire.
Three people were hurt, and one was hospitalized, in a six-vehicle crash on the San Diego (405) Freeway in Los Angeles Saturday, a city fire official said.
Caltrans has shut down two major freeway ramps on the Westside in an effort to demolish and rebuild all on- and off-ramps along Wilshire Boulevard.
"Carmageddon 2," "The Rampture," or "RampJam". Whatever name you choose to call it, the sequel to last year's partial closure of the 405 Freeway is set to start Friday.
The sequel to last summer's Carmageddon has been delayed, possibly until September.
Honolulu has surpassed Los Angeles as having the worst traffic in the country.
Traffic has been shut down on the San Diego (405) Freeway after downed power lines at Magnolia in Fountain Valley have caused several traffic collisions.
The L.A. County Sheriff's Department Monday warned of a possible serial shooter on the loose, following five incidents over the past eight days that may have been linked to the same gunman using a shotgun.
Traffic is backed up for miles on the northbound 405 Freeway as crews work to remove a pickup truck that collided into a freeway bridge.
Four people are in critical condition and a fifth suffered minor injuries in a rollover crash on the 405 Freeway in Seal Beach.
Overnight closures of the San Diego (405) Freeway through the Sepulveda Pass, which had been originally scheduled for last week, were slated to take place Friday and Saturday nights.
Los Angeles police want homeowners with doggy doors to be aware that burglars are getting down on all fours to get into their homes.
More overnight closures are planned on the San Diego (405) Freeway through the Sepulveda Pass, as work continues on a $1.2 billion improvement project.
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Two grass fires broke out near the San Diego (405) Freeway in Mission Hills Wednesday.
Hyundai Motor America released a rendering of its proposed new $150 million headquarters building, planned for Fountain Valley.
A multi-vehicle crash caused major delays on the 405 Freeway Wednesday morning. A big rig and at least four other vehicles were involved in a collision that blocked all southbound lanes at Getty Center Drive just before 4:30 a.m.
The 44-year-old Rivers, who played 16 years with the San Diego and Los Angeles Chargers, last played in 2020 with the Colts.
Now, state approval is needed before the Malibu Unified School District and the Santa Monica Unified School District become independent of each other.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department reported that the boys were at-risk on Monday night.
The Justice Department can release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidant of Jeffrey Epstein, a federal judge ruled.
Award-winning journalist Matt Gutman has been named CBS News chief correspondent, the network announced Tuesday.
The 44-year-old Rivers, who played 16 years with the San Diego and Los Angeles Chargers, last played in 2020 with the Colts.
Now, state approval is needed before the Malibu Unified School District and the Santa Monica Unified School District become independent of each other.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department reported that the boys were at-risk on Monday night.
The Justice Department can release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidant of Jeffrey Epstein, a federal judge ruled.
Santa Monica police found 71-year-old Jubiliant Skyes with critical injuries and he was later pronounced dead at the scene by authorities.
Now, state approval is needed before the Malibu Unified School District and the Santa Monica Unified School District become independent of each other.
Santa Monica police found 71-year-old Jubiliant Skyes with critical injuries and he was later pronounced dead at the scene by authorities.
After finding a box filled with vintage photos, Patty Scanlon knew she had to get the mementos back to former talk show host Ricki Lake.
A Los Angeles man who has gained popularity in recent months for his volunteer vigilantism by painting crosswalks at busy intersections across the city was arrested over the weekend for alleged vandalism.
One of the cars involved in the crash veered off the road and collided with a tree in the front yard of a home on Balboa Boulevard, firefighters said.
Orange County residents packed into a Monday night meeting to learn more about the plan to reopen California's coast for new oil drilling.
Mark Ahrens and his son were singing Christmas carols when a speeding Tesla slammed into their minivan.
Officials said that the marine died from injuries sustained in a tactical vehicle mishap on Wednesday afternoon.
One person was declared dead at the scene of the crash, which happened just before 3 p.m. near Heil Avenue and Goldenwest Street, police said.
Marine veteran Tom Steen, who lost both legs to an illness, thanked his neighbors for helping his family get rid of the rats infesting his Irvine home.
Wild dashcam video footage shows the dramatic moments that a pickup truck launches off an overpass in Rialto before going airborne and crashing onto the 210 Freeway below on Friday night.
Authorities say that the 54-year-old man "heroically kept his son afloat" after their kayak capsized on Lake Perris on Saturday afternoon.
The crash happened at around 12:30 a.m. near Lindenberger Road and Scott Road, according to the Menifee Police Department. Officers arrived at the scene and found a Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle that was fully involved in flames.
The two-decade investigation began on March 21, 2004, when 18-year-old Hemet man Reynaldo Burts was found dead in the hills near Idyllwild.
Two Highland residents were arrested in connection with a homicide in Moreno Valley in early November, according to Riverside County deputies.
Royal Caribbean crew members "negligently" overserved 35-year-old Michael Virgil "in a matter of hours" while he exhibited obvious signs of intoxication, the lawsuit alleges.
President Trump said Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is "not AMERICA FIRST or MAGA" and also attacked "60 Minutes" and Paramount in a social media post.
The new financial aid package is expected to shore up the U.S. agricultural sector, which has been hurt by tariffs and a trade war with China.
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy parts of Warner Bros. in a deal valued at nearly $83 billion.
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The Justice Department can release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidant of Jeffrey Epstein, a federal judge ruled.
President Trump said Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is "not AMERICA FIRST or MAGA" and also attacked "60 Minutes" and Paramount in a social media post.
The new financial aid package is expected to shore up the U.S. agricultural sector, which has been hurt by tariffs and a trade war with China.
The Supreme Court heard arguments over the president's authority to remove members of many independent agencies that Congress has sought to insulate from political pressure.
The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials.
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.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Meal kit delivery firm HelloFresh will pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
With the help of her daughter and her 5th-grade class, CBS News California (KCAL) Investigative reporter Julie Watts investigates "Sephora Kids" concerns.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
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.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
Supervisors will vote on the ordinance again in two weeks, after a review period. If approved, it would bar the sale of kratom derivatives to people under 21 in Riverside County.
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care workers across California are hitting the picket line Tuesday, as a five-day strike begins.
California is set to join a growing list of states banning the practice of cat declawing, under a new law taking effect in January.
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.
Waymo has begun offering autonomous robotaxi service using freeways for the first time in select cities in California and Arizona, the company announced.
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care workers across California are hitting the picket line Tuesday, as a five-day strike begins.
A charity that accepted donations of vehicles that would pay for breast cancer screenings for low-income patients agreed Thursday to pay a $3.8 million fine and to restrictions on future fundraising activities in 19 U.S. states, including Colorado.
The 44-year-old Rivers, who played 16 years with the San Diego and Los Angeles Chargers, last played in 2020 with the Colts.
Cameron Dicker kicked five field goals and Tony Jefferson intercepted Jalen Hurts at the 1-yard line to lift the Chargers to a 22-19 overtime victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night.
Joel Armia scored twice, Adrian Kempe had a goal and assist, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Utah Mammoth 4-2.
The fifth edition of the LA Bowl at SoFi Stadium will feature a showdown between the Boise State Broncos and the Washington Huskies on Saturday, Dec. 13.
Freshman Jazzy Davidson had a season-high 22 points and 12 rebounds, and No. 16 Southern California beat No. 21 Washington 59-50 in the Big Ten Conference opener for both teams.
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy parts of Warner Bros. in a deal valued at nearly $83 billion.
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President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play" and his role in the series "Emily in Paris," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Officer Roberto Gomez says toys donated at CHiPs for Kids toy drives are gifted throughout the year, helping to fight tragedy and offer hope in tough situations.
Kristine Lazar offers tips for those struggling to make ends meet, with a look at the app Too Good To Go, connecting food businesses with consumers by offering surplus goods at discounted prices.
The Santa Monica-Malibu Board of Education voted to separate last week, and Malibu officially approved the plan Monday night, moving the two communities closer to forming their own school districts.
The Santa Monica Police Department is investigating an assault that left one man dead in a home.
The warming trend will continue in Southern California with peak heat lasting through Thursday.
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.
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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.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
