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.
"I like to space out in my car and listen to music." - Katie and her Jeep Wrangler
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 incident took place at about 1:45 a.m. in Boyle Heights.
Someone stole a truck from the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society while its staff responded to a wildfire in a Chino Hills neighborhood.
According to an official city news release, the Long Beach Pride Festival "Will not be able to take place this year as sufficient information to safely permit the event has not been made available by the event organizers."
A pedestrian was hit and killed by a bus in Santa Monica.
There are beach hazards and high surf advisories throughout Southern California's coast, and a red flag warning for the Antelope Valley this weekend.
The incident took place at about 1:45 a.m. in Boyle Heights.
Someone stole a truck from the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society while its staff responded to a wildfire in a Chino Hills neighborhood.
According to an official city news release, the Long Beach Pride Festival "Will not be able to take place this year as sufficient information to safely permit the event has not been made available by the event organizers."
A pedestrian was hit and killed by a bus in Santa Monica.
The agreement includes exclusive local broadcasts of Rams preseason games, weekly year-round programming, a coaches show featuring head coach Sean McVay and original Rams content available across all CBS LA platforms.
Someone stole a truck from the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society while its staff responded to a wildfire in a Chino Hills neighborhood.
According to an official city news release, the Long Beach Pride Festival "Will not be able to take place this year as sufficient information to safely permit the event has not been made available by the event organizers."
A pedestrian was hit and killed by a bus in Santa Monica.
There are beach hazards and high surf advisories throughout Southern California's coast, and a red flag warning for the Antelope Valley this weekend.
According to law enforcement, the car theft happened around 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday in the 9800 block of Eighth Street, from the auto restoration business Wagenmasters.
There are beach hazards and high surf advisories throughout Southern California's coast, and a red flag warning for the Antelope Valley this weekend.
A 71-year-old man in Irvine is accused of beating a group of ducklings, killing one before throwing them in a trash can.
More than 100 deaths have been attributed to e-Bikes and e-motorcycles in the U.S., and injuries have spiked 430% in just the last four years in Southern California, according to the Orange County District Attorney's Office.
An Orange County mother appeared in court on Tuesday as she faces involuntary manslaughter and several other charges for a deadly e-motorcycle crash in which her son struck an 81-year-old man and left him with critical injuries that eventually resulted in his death in April.
A 21-year-old from Laguna Niguel was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl that killed two people three years ago.
Someone stole a truck from the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society while its staff responded to a wildfire in a Chino Hills neighborhood.
There are beach hazards and high surf advisories throughout Southern California's coast, and a red flag warning for the Antelope Valley this weekend.
The Riverside County Sheriff's Office said the violent arrest happened after the deputy pulled the girl away from a fight.
Rialto police arrested a man who allegedly broke into several businesses on Wednesday night. Officers said the suspect was on early release for a previous burglary conviction.
The fire has burned about 30 acres in the hills near Tonner Canyon in Chino Hills, according to Cal Fire.
An Iraqi national allegedly plotted to carry out terror attacks in the U.S., including at a prominent synagogue in New York, prosecutors said Friday.
Sens. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin say their concern is there may be more emergency exit doors than flight attendants in the event of an evacuation.
Alex Murdaugh was convicted of his killing his wife and his son at the family's home in 2021.
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died, his family announced Tuesday.
President Trump said Americans' financial situation isn't motivating him to make a deal, "Not even a little bit," and that he is only focused on preventing Iran from getting nuclear weapons.
Sens. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin say their concern is there may be more emergency exit doors than flight attendants in the event of an evacuation.
Top gubernatorial candidates faced off in a debate hosted Thursday by CBS News California and the San Francisco Examiner.
Top gubernatorial candidates met onstage Thursday at a debate hosted by CBS News California and the San Francisco Examiner.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled his final budget proposal Thursday.
A former chief of staff to Gov. Gavin Newsom has pleaded guilty in an alleged scheme to steal campaign money from former federal Health Secretary Xavier Becerra.
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.
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.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
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.
A home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.
More than a dozen cities and counties across California were given a "final warning" from state officials Wednesday, saying they have failed to properly plan for additional new homes amid the state's lack of affordable housing.
The agreement includes exclusive local broadcasts of Rams preseason games, weekly year-round programming, a coaches show featuring head coach Sean McVay and original Rams content available across all CBS LA platforms.
Shohei Ohtani tossed four-hit ball over seven shutout innings, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-0 win over the San Francisco Giants.
Tomas Totland scored four minutes into the match and fellow defender Rafael Santos added a second-half goal to help St. Louis City beat Los Angeles FC for the first time, 2-1.
Calvin Harris had a goal and two assists and Dejan Joveljić scored against his former team, leading Sporting Kansas City to a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy.
Jason Heyward is back in baseball less than two months after retiring as a player.
René Cárdenas, the first Spanish-language broadcaster for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Houston Astros and Texas Rangers during a 60-year career, has died.
Spencer Pratt has said he was compelled to launch his unlikely mayoral run after his home was destroyed in last year's devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
In this week's Westways Weekender, we're exploring Jamul Casino Resort in San Diego County. Auto Club Representative Annlleyn Venegas joins CBS LA.
Memorial Day weekend is nearly here and it's time for some Haus Dogs. Dog Haus Representative Ara Zada joins CBS LA to walk us through their menu.
A cool and pleasant weekend is ahead in Southern California. Chloe Carlson reports.
A cool, pleasant weekend is ahead for Southern California. Chloe Carlson reports.
One of the first places of worship damaged during the Palisades Fire reopened more than a year after the fire. Hunter Sowards reports.
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.
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.
