LAPD Enlists Celebrities To 'Tweet' About 405 Shutdown
The Los Angeles Police Department hopes some serious star power will help save the day when the 405 Freeway shuts down in two weeks.
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The Los Angeles Police Department hopes some serious star power will help save the day when the 405 Freeway shuts down in two weeks.
"It's the price you pay to live in L.A." That is the motto of a new website hoping to curb Angelinos' fears of the impending 405 shutdown.
Metro officials will host an hour-long web chat Wednesday to provide motorists with information on how to cope with the 53-hour closure of the 405 Freeway through the Sepulveda Pass.
A segment of the southbound San Diego (405) Freeway through the Sepulveda Pass was scheduled to be closed from midnight to 5 a.m. Tuesday morning due to construction work on the Skirball Center Drive bridge.
City officials warned Angelenos Monday to stay off the roads when a massive construction project is scheduled to close the San Diego (405) Freeway to traffic in mid-July.
Passengers taking the Red Line subway under the Hollywood Hills will be able to ride free for one weekend this summer during the 405 Freeway closure, Metro officials announced Saturday.
Police said two men have been found shot to death inside a sport utility vehicle on the 405 Freeway.
Two people were injured Saturday, one seriously, in a three-vehicle collision on the San Diego (405) Freeway, a city fire official said.
The 405 Freeway between the San Fernando Valley and the Westside will be closed July 15-18 for construction.
David Beckham was involved in a crash on the San Diego (405) Freeway in Torrance, the California Highway Patrol confirmed Saturday.
While many were celebrating his death, at least one person was not, using graffiti to honor Osama Bin Laden.
Authorities say there are no reports of major bottlenecks related to President Barack Obama's travels across West Los Angeles to attend some fundraisers.
A naked man reportedly attacked a woman Tuesday morning near a San Diego (405) Freeway offramp in West Los Angeles.
Residents are pushing for a freeway sound wall along the west side of the 114-acre Los Angeles National Cemetery, but California transportation officials say a noise barrier isn't part of its $1 billion Interstate 405 widening project.
Water flowing from an unknown source at a construction site near the Skirball Center flooded a portion of the San Diego (405) Freeway Sunday, a California Highway Patrol officer said.
A woman who got out of a stalled vehicle on the northbound San Diego (405) Freeway in Mission Hills was fatally struck Saturday by a Toyota Camry, the California Highway Patrol said.
Authorities say a natural gas leak has prompted the closure of the eastbound Garden Grove (22) Freeway at the San Diego (405) junction and part of Valley View Street.
A 23-year-old woman was killed Thursday night after her car stalled and was then rear-ended on the 405 Freeway.
One person was hospitalized and several lanes of the 405 Freeway were shut down after a fiery two-car crash on the northbound lanes in Van Nuys occured early Saturday evening.
A suspected drunken driver being pursued by officers crashed into the center divider of the southbound San Diego (405) Freeway early Thursday morning, shutting down two lanes during the morning commute.
Paramedics Monday were responding to a five-vehicle crash at the northbound 405 Freeway and Mulholland Drive.
Need to get to or from LAX Saturday? The 105 Freeway won't be an option because it will be closed from Sepulveda to the 405 most of the day.
A big rig driver had a fatal heart attack Wednesday before he struck a dozen cars on the northbound San Diego (405) Freeway, north of the Santa Monica (10) Freeway.
Four people were injured, three critically, and a dog was killed in a traffic collision that involved at least nine vehicles including a jackknifed big rig on an Orange County freeway.
Construction has caused so much gridlock on a Los Angeles freeway that commuters are tweeting their complaints while driving. Or while stuck in traffic.
Superior Court Judge David Wasserman said there is clear and convincing evidence that Applegate knew what he was doing and that his actions would cause a reasonable person to "suffer substantial emotional distress."
Adam Walker was "charged with grand theft and forgery for making monetary transfers from the foundation to his personal account," prosecutors said.
On June 5, just before 3 a.m., two men opened a cage sitting outside a residence in the 3000 block of Cortner Avenue. They allegedly grabbed the yellow-naped amazon parrot and ran off.
The blaze was reported at 9:40 a.m., and forward progress was stopped by 10:58 a.m.
As standard practice, the military makes public identifications 24 hours after next of kin have been notified.
As standard practice, the military makes public identifications 24 hours after next of kin have been notified.
Superior Court Judge David Wasserman said there is clear and convincing evidence that Applegate knew what he was doing and that his actions would cause a reasonable person to "suffer substantial emotional distress."
Adam Walker was "charged with grand theft and forgery for making monetary transfers from the foundation to his personal account," prosecutors said.
On June 5, just before 3 a.m., two men opened a cage sitting outside a residence in the 3000 block of Cortner Avenue. They allegedly grabbed the yellow-naped amazon parrot and ran off.
With 104 World Cup games being played in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, it's like "a Super Bowl every single day for five weeks," U.S. team captain Tim Ream told CBS News.
Superior Court Judge David Wasserman said there is clear and convincing evidence that Applegate knew what he was doing and that his actions would cause a reasonable person to "suffer substantial emotional distress."
On June 5, just before 3 a.m., two men opened a cage sitting outside a residence in the 3000 block of Cortner Avenue. They allegedly grabbed the yellow-naped amazon parrot and ran off.
The NWS warns about the increased risk of ocean drowning, caused by strong rip currents, which can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Weather officials urge people to remain out of the water.
A new study found that California's San Andreas Fault has reached its highest stress level in a millennium.
Neighbors said the content creators' quest to go viral on social media has brought unwanted attention to their quiet community, such as large parties and a SWAT team.
A new study found that California's San Andreas Fault has reached its highest stress level in a millennium.
Police say that the beige/tan Chrysler PT Cruiser has a faded convertible top, unique lights, chrome rims and will likely have front-end damage after the June 5 crash that killed a bicyclist near the intersection of Bluegrass Street and Arlington Avenue.
People living in Southern California beach cities were busy preparing for a weekend full of king tides and powerful surf that could cause flooding in some low-lying areas.
The City of Laguna Beach said the sighting occurred 250 to 300 yards offshore of Christmas Cove, about one-quarter mile north of the area where the girl was initially swept away.
The November Fire has forced some evacuation orders and warnings for people in San Diego County.
A new study found that California's San Andreas Fault has reached its highest stress level in a millennium.
Riverside residents are raising concerns about reports that some of the historic artwork inside the Mission Inn, including the Taft Chair and the statue of the goddess Pomona, has been removed following the hotel's recent purchase.
Riverside County homicide investigators have announced two arrests in connection with a homicide in May that left a 47-year-old man dead in Home Gardens.
Firefighters said that the blaze was burning near the Fisherman's Retreat in the unincorporated area of El Casco, southwest of Calimesa.
Police said that more than 20 dogs were found in the back of the U-Haul, some of which were pregnant.
As standard practice, the military makes public identifications 24 hours after next of kin have been notified.
Former NHL player Kyle Calder has died at age 47. The Alberta native spent a majority of his 10 years in the league with Chicago and also played for Philadelphia, Detroit, Los Angeles and Anaheim.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
The sale will split ownership of the pizza chain between a U.S.-based private equity firm and a Chinese restaurant company.
The FBI said it disrupted an attempt to attack Sunday's UFC America 250 event at the White House, with court records detailing an alleged plot to use small drones carrying explosives.
Gov. Newsom's office is escalating its fight with the Trump administration, sending a letter Tuesday to Acting U.S. AG Todd Blanche accusing the Justice Department of conducting a politically motivated investigation into his wife and associates.
The FBI said it disrupted an attempt to attack Sunday's UFC America 250 event at the White House, with court records detailing an alleged plot to use small drones carrying explosives.
Iran's World Cup team coach says it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament with a draw.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, said the Justice Department is investigating he and his wife, Jennifer.
Andrew Giuliani, the executive director of the White House's World Cup task force and the son of former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani, said he stood by the U.S.'s decision to reject Omar Artan.
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.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
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.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
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.
Mike Trout hit a two-run home run and an RBI double for the Los Angeles Angels in a 7-0 shutout of the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night.
Shohei Ohtani hit his 15th home run of the season and Justin Wrobleski threw six innings to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 1-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.
The Los Angeles Organizing Committee will begin accepting applications for 60,000 positions on its volunteer crew starting in July.
Karl-Anthony Towns will "be beloved forever," Magic Johnson said in a surprise congratulatory message on "CBS Mornings" after the New York Knicks won the NBA championship.
Former NHL player Kyle Calder has died at age 47. The Alberta native spent a majority of his 10 years in the league with Chicago and also played for Philadelphia, Detroit, Los Angeles and Anaheim.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Serena and Venus Williams are getting back together as a doubles team, at Wimbledon. The last time the sisters were a doubles duo was at the 2022 U.S. Open, where they lost their opening match.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
Emily Longeretta, Variety’s director of features, discusses the latest in entertainment news.
Renters are leaving Los Angeles to find nearby areas with a lower cost of living, a Rent Cafe study shows.
Author Kevin Seldon discusses fatherhood and his new book, “The Dad I’d Like to Friend Handbook.”
Thornhill Broome Campground on the beach in Malibu experienced flooding following king tides.
Former FBI Agent Dennis Franks talks about how authorities intercepted a plot to attack the Ultimate Fighting Championship event held outside the White House over the weekend.
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.
