2 Killed When Alleged Drunk Driver Strikes Big Rig On 405 Freeway In Hawthorne
Two people were killed early Saturday morning when a 2008 Toyota -- being driven by an alleged drunk driver -- slammed into a big rig.
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Two people were killed early Saturday morning when a 2008 Toyota -- being driven by an alleged drunk driver -- slammed into a big rig.
Authorities Saturday said one person was killed in a fiery crash on the San Diego (405) Freeway in West Los Angeles.
Portions of the 405 Freeway through the Sepulveda Pass will be closed Tuesday through Friday nights for work on the Skirball Bridge.
A 40-year-old big-rig truck driver was arrested Tuesday after an alleged road rage attack on the 405 Freeway in Huntington Beach.
Authorities Sunday said traffic was heavily backed up on the 405 Freeway through the Sepulveda Pass following a vehicle fire.
The 1.7 miles of a general purpose lane on the northbound I-405 between the I-10 and Santa Monica Boulevard opened at 5 a.m.
The northbound 405 Freeway will be closed at Santa Monica Boulevard in West Los Angeles overnight.
The northbound San Diego (405) Freeway as well as the northbound Pasadena (110) Freeway will be closed Friday and Saturday nights as crews repair concrete.
The northbound 405 Freeway will be closed at Santa Monica Boulevard from 11 p.m. Friday to 9 a.m. Saturday.
The completion date of the massive project to widen the 405 Freeway has now been extended into 2014, according to Metro.
Dozens of Los Angeles City firefighters managed to put out a brush fire that ignited along the 405 Freeway and forced authorities to close all southbound lanes.
A big rig carrying 20 tons of asphalt overturned on the 405 Freeway Sunday, dumping its load.
A mile-long section of the 405 Freeway is expected to close overnight in West Los Angeles for construction.
The southbound 405 Freeway shut down through the Sepulveda Pass Monday night as crews worked to build the second half of the Mulholland Drive bridge.
A portion of the northbound 405 Freeway through the Sepulveda Pass is expected to close for several hours this weekend.
The five-week planned daytime closure of Coldwater Canyon Avenue for construction has begun.
An ongoing improvement project along the southbound Interstate 405 is expected to close a portion of the highway through the Sepulveda Pass for several hours.
Officials say construction crews have completed work on the 405 Freeway ahead of schedule and have reopened all northbound lanes through the Sepulveda Pass.
It's not quite Carmageddon, but delays are expected as a 2.4-mile stretch of the northbound Interstate 405 through the Sepulveda Pass is shut down in phases for a weekend construction project.
Five people were injured, some critically, following a multi-vehicle wreck in Inglewood.
A tow truck driver was fatally struck by a DUI suspect on the 405 Freeway near Long Beach early Sunday.
A 32-year-old man was seriously injured Saturday after being struck by traffic on the San Diego (405) Freeway in Van Nuys.
Two people are dead and one critically wounded in a solo-vehicle crash on the 405 Freeway Saturday evening.
Two good Samaritans are being credited with saving a suspected drunken driver after a fiery crash on the San Diego (405) Freeway.
A local group is urging Metro officials to hurry up and finish work to widen the 405 freeway.
The LA County Fair's theme this year is Play Your Way, which aims at celebrating recreation, imagination and different ways to let loose.
CBS News California Investigates obtained data from the LAFD that show 24,503 of the 25,461 patients who received naloxone doses since 2022 survived their overdose, about 96%.
The Pasadena Unified School District, citing structural concerns, announced that it will demolish the beloved tower at Eliot Arts Magnet.
It's been a month since the 1.2 million square-foot Kimberly-Clark paper goods warehouse in Ontario was engulfed in flames after it was allegedly set on fire by an arson suspect. Even now, some residents say they're afraid to return home due to the still-smoldering remains of the paper goods once stored in the building.
Beckett Sennecke, Leo Carlsson and Jansen Harkins scored for the Ducks and Lukas Dostal came 5.6 seconds from his first career playoff shutout as Anaheim defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 3-1 to even their series at a game apiece.
The LA County Fair's theme this year is Play Your Way, which aims at celebrating recreation, imagination and different ways to let loose.
The Pasadena Unified School District, citing structural concerns, announced that it will demolish the beloved tower at Eliot Arts Magnet.
It's been a month since the 1.2 million square-foot Kimberly-Clark paper goods warehouse in Ontario was engulfed in flames after it was allegedly set on fire by an arson suspect. Even now, some residents say they're afraid to return home due to the still-smoldering remains of the paper goods once stored in the building.
Culver City said it will not issue fines to residents who fail to follow state regulations for trash sorting during the annual garbage inspection.
Los Angeles police are searching for the hit-and-run driver who fatally struck a pedestrian in North Hollywood in the early morning hours on Wednesday.
The LA County Fair's theme this year is Play Your Way, which aims at celebrating recreation, imagination and different ways to let loose.
CBS News California Investigates obtained data from the LAFD that show 24,503 of the 25,461 patients who received naloxone doses since 2022 survived their overdose, about 96%.
The Pasadena Unified School District, citing structural concerns, announced that it will demolish the beloved tower at Eliot Arts Magnet.
Culver City said it will not issue fines to residents who fail to follow state regulations for trash sorting during the annual garbage inspection.
Los Angeles police are searching for the hit-and-run driver who fatally struck a pedestrian in North Hollywood in the early morning hours on Wednesday.
Some light showers could pass through Southern California overnight on Monday and Tuesday.
Following the Orange County death of victim Ed Ashman on Thursday, new charges of involuntary manslaughter for the teen's mother were announced by the DA on Friday.
Ocean experts say to expect more shark sightings through the summer. "It is gearing up to be a sharky summer," said Chris Lowe, the director of the Shark Lab at California State University, Long Beach.
The redesignation of All American Way to Charlie Kirk Way is "in honor of slain activist Charlie Kirk," according to Westminster City Council documents. The name change was approved by the city council in a 4–1 vote last fall.
The crash happened at around 11:50 a.m. near Newland Street, police said.
It's been a month since the 1.2 million square-foot Kimberly-Clark paper goods warehouse in Ontario was engulfed in flames after it was allegedly set on fire by an arson suspect. Even now, some residents say they're afraid to return home due to the still-smoldering remains of the paper goods once stored in the building.
Deputies say that the 52-year-old Oxnard man was allegedly driving under the influence when he ran a stop sign and collided with a vehicle, killing two people and severely injuring another.
It is unclear what events led up to the shooting, but officials said they will be reviewing body-worn camera footage and privately recorded video shared on social media.
An 18-year-old man died on Sunday after losing control of his car and crashing on Highway 74 in Riverside County during a rainstorm on Sunday, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A downtown Riverside bar reopened on Tuesday after being closed for two weeks due to the damage caused by flooding when a vandal stole copper pipe from their plumbing system.
A former cellmate has previously claimed that the note was written by Epstein after a failed suicide attempt less than a month before his death.
The last time a horse won the Triple Crown was in 2018.
A proposed $250 million settlement would compensate millions of consumers who bought the iPhone 16, iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max.
In a new lawsuit, two California residents allege that Cento Fine Foods doesn't use real San Marzano tomatoes in one of its products.
Ted Turner built a media empire that included cable channels CNN, TBS and TNT, and he owned the Atlanta Braves for 20 years.
A former cellmate has previously claimed that the note was written by Epstein after a failed suicide attempt less than a month before his death.
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.
A federal judge on Monday sharply criticized the treatment of accused White House Correspondents' Dinner attacker Cole Allen, at one point apologizing to the defendant for what he saw as overly restrictive and punitive conditions in jail.
The 81-year-old former New York City mayor has been hospitalized for pneumonia, his spokesperson said.
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt lashed out at his opponents in a new attack ad.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Beckett Sennecke, Leo Carlsson and Jansen Harkins scored for the Ducks and Lukas Dostal came 5.6 seconds from his first career playoff shutout as Anaheim defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 3-1 to even their series at a game apiece.
Toluca has qualified for the CONCACAF Champions Cup final with a 4-0 win over LAFC, advancing 5-2 on aggregate.
Travis d'Arnaud hit a three-run homer, Walbert Ureña threw six innings of two-hit ball, and the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Chicago White Sox 8-2.
Andy Pages set career highs with three homers and six RBIs and Shohei Ohtani broke out of a slump with two hits to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 12-2 rout of the Houston Astros Wednesday.
The last time a horse won the Triple Crown was in 2018.
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.
Just a week after the two-weekend Coachella Music Festival left Indio, the Empire Polo Club grounds were flooded by country music fans for Stagecoach. Police arrested 119 people during the three-day event, most of whom were arrested for possession of alcohol under 21 years of age.
The Stagecoach Music Festival was evacuated on Saturday night due to extreme winds blowing in the area.
Los Angeles County spends millions of dollars each year on overdose prevention resources and offers free access to naloxone, a life-saving drug that reverses the effects of opioids. Data from the LA City Fire Department shows that thousands of lives have been saved by naloxone, but critics say free access enables addiction.
A high-pressure system coming in from the west is going to drive temperatures up over Mother’s Day weekend. Conditions will be very summer-like with come inland communities reaching the 90s.
Federal agents flooded the MacArthur Park area in Los Angeles on Wednesday afternoon, in what First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli called "Operation Free MacArthur Park," a two-month-long operation. Hunter Sowards reports.
The Pasadena Unified School District, citing structural concerns, announced that it will demolish the beloved tower at Eliot Arts Magnet. Laurie Perez reports.
Some Ontario residents say that they're still unable to return home after the Kimberly-Clark warehouse in Ontario was allegedly set on fire by arson in April. Lesley Marin speaks with upset residents who are demanding quicker action from local leaders.
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.
