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.
UCLA reached its first NCAA Tournament National Championship Game in program history after defeating Texas on Friday night.
The fire burned 4,176 acres as of Saturday morning, according to Cal Fire.
Cole Young broke a scoreless tie with an RBI triple leading off the 10th inning, and Bryan Woo combined with the Seattle Mariners' bullpen to pitch 10 innings of one-hit ball in a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Two people were killed when a semi-truck and a car collided on the 210 Freeway in the Sunland region of the San Fernando Valley on Friday night.
Baldwin Park police recovered nearly 1,800 stolen catalytic converters during what they called a "major operation" earlier this week in the Norwalk area. They're worth an estimated $500,000, police said.
The fire burned 4,176 acres as of Saturday morning, according to Cal Fire.
UCLA reached its first NCAA Tournament National Championship Game in program history after defeating Texas on Friday night.
Two people were killed when a semi-truck and a car collided on the 210 Freeway in the Sunland region of the San Fernando Valley on Friday night.
The blaze, which was dubbed the "Crown Fire" by the Los Angeles County Fire Department, was reported just after 11:20 a.m. near North Crown Valley Road and Soledad Canyon Road, firefighters said in a news release.
Baldwin Park police recovered nearly 1,800 stolen catalytic converters during what they called a "major operation" earlier this week in the Norwalk area. They're worth an estimated $500,000, police said.
Two people were killed when a semi-truck and a car collided on the 210 Freeway in the Sunland region of the San Fernando Valley on Friday night.
Baldwin Park police recovered nearly 1,800 stolen catalytic converters during what they called a "major operation" earlier this week in the Norwalk area. They're worth an estimated $500,000, police said.
Lauren Betts had 16 points and made a huge block late, and UCLA withstood a late charge by Texas on Friday night for a 51-44 win to reach the women's NCAA Tournament national championship game for the first time.
The 14-year-old said she and her friend were biking on the Wendy Trail in Newbury Park in the early evening when she fell off her bike and into the bushes. She said she didn't realize it at first, that she had been bitten.
Prosecutors said that the man killed his girlfriend, who was a U.S. Army reservist, at an El Segundo hotel in 2022 before visiting the Angeles National Forest. Her body has never been found.
With some non-citizens no longer eligible for Cal Fresh benefits, Orange County food banks are bracing for an influx of clients.
Honest drivers are now saving money after new cameras deterred toll violators from using the 91 Freeway's carpool lanes.
Renowned marine biologist Chris Lowe said the unusually warm winter has pushed young white sharks to Southern California's coastline.
A Santa Ana mother is missing after what was supposed to be a quick trip across the border to Tijuana.
United Airlines said the pilots saw the helicopter, received a traffic alert and leveled the aircraft.
An 18-year-old man was arrested on Friday for a deadly shooting that happened in Victorville over the weekend, according to San Bernardino County authorities.
Riverside County Department of Animal Services officials are seeking help from the public in locating a pair of dogs that were recently involved in an attack on a wild burro, part of a series of attacks on the creatures dating back to late 2025.
A 4-year-old Colton boy was treated to the ultimate surprise for his birthday after his aunt was able to bring his real-life heroes, the Colton Police Department, to his home for a visit.
Erin Cowser was arrested on suspicion of trespassing and attempting to fight others. Attorneys said all the misdemeanor charges were later dropped, and that the "compliant teenager posed no threat and committed no crime."
The blaze ignited east of Moreno Valley at Gilman Springs Road. Firefighters are fighting "light flashy fuels," with ground and air crews responding.
The Artemis II astronauts continued their long coast to the moon, capturing stunning photos along the way.
Officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Trump's executive order that aims to restrict mail voting.
The executive order is designed to increase the NCAA's control over college sports, and threatens to remove federal funding for colleges and universities that don't comply with NCAA rules.
The search for the second crew member, a weapons system officer, is continuing, two U.S. officials said.
The eye drops — sold under multiple brands — have been recalled over concerns about sterility, according to the FDA.
President Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security to find a way to pay "each and every employee" of the agency.
Officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Trump's executive order that aims to restrict mail voting.
The executive order is designed to increase the NCAA's control over college sports, and threatens to remove federal funding for colleges and universities that don't comply with NCAA rules.
The search for the second crew member, a weapons system officer, is continuing, two U.S. officials said.
A key senator is demanding the TSA reverse its decision to let travelers keep their shoes on while passing through airport screening, a controversial policy at the center of a classified security warning.
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.
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.
LA County public health officials issued a bacteria warning at several beaches as a potentially record-breaking heat wave arrives in Southern California.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
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.
A nonprofit that booked a Social Agent said it's a lot cheaper than hiring someone to do their social media full-time. A typical job runs about $200, with same-day delivery, and if clients already have footage, they can upload it and get a finished piece.
A California judge has tentatively stopped the state from canceling commercial licenses for more than 20,000 immigrant truck drivers.
The Fremont factory will still manufacture Model 3 and Y, but the space where Model S and X are made will instead focus on mass production of Tesla's Gen 3 Optimus robots.
Cole Young broke a scoreless tie with an RBI triple leading off the 10th inning, and Bryan Woo combined with the Seattle Mariners' bullpen to pitch 10 innings of one-hit ball in a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Dylan Holloway scored a pair of power-play goals, Robert Thomas had a goal and two assists, and the St. Louis Blues kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a 6-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks.
Lauren Betts had 16 points and made a huge block late, and UCLA withstood a late charge by Texas on Friday night for a 51-44 win to reach the women's NCAA Tournament national championship game for the first time.
Luka Doncic will miss the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers' regular season with a Grade 2 strain of his left hamstring, the team says.
Shohei Ohtani hit a three-run homer in the third inning, and Kyle Tucker, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman went deep as well as the Los Angeles Dodgers pummeled the Washington Nationals 13-6.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
Olivia Munn tells Tracy Smith about how she turned a symptomless Stage 1 breast cancer diagnosis into a mission to help other women.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Rose Wild, pastry chef with Redbread, walks CBS LA through her recipe for Pane di Pasqua, the traditional Italian Easter Bread recipe.
Derrik Lang, Westways Features Editor, takes us out to the stunning Death Valley National Park to discover a few major milestones worth making the journey.
The 13th Annual Ventura County Farm Day next week can help you understand the local agriculture industry and as an added bonus, let you try some tasty food. McGrath Family farmer Mike Roberts and Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture Executive Director Caitlin Case join CBS LA.
Crews made significant progress overnight on the Springs Fire in Moreno Valley. Rick Montanez reports.
Easter egg hunts will be under the sunshine in Southern California. Chloe Carlson has the forecast.
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.
