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CBS News analysis shows most federal traffic safety grants go to planning projects, rather than actual construction. Critics say slow progress contributes to rising deaths on America's roads.
D.J. Hayden, Ralph Oragwu and Zach McMillian — three former University of Houston football players — were among the victims of the crash, the university said.
The truck hit numerous people, authorities said, adding that one of the injured was in critical condition and one was a police officer.
The crash took place near Vista Del Lago Road just before 2 p.m. on Tuesday.
The leading cause of death for children aged 5 through 14 in LA County is traffic collisions and that is certainly a major concern as the school year gets underway.
After putting out the flames, firefighters discovered the man, who has not been identified, inside the vehicle.
A suspect wanted for failure to yield for an attempted traffic stop was taken into custody Thursday, following a brief pursuit that ended in a collision on the 10 Freeway in Pomona.
A vehicle slammed into a business in San Pedro Thursday afternoon, where LAFD officials disclosed that none were injured.
"These officers, with their heroic actions, they placed their lives directly into the path of that wrong-way driver, saving an unknown amount of lives."
At least one person has died resulting from the accident, but no other information is available at the moment, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Fire crews used the jaws of life to remove one of the injured persons from their vehicle.
All of the persons involved were transported to hospitals following the accident. The child was airlifted following complaints of mild discomfort.
California Highway Patrol reports that at least one person has been pronounced dead at the scene of a fatal car accident in West Los Angeles on Wednesday morning.
Video taken by an eyewitness showed two officers interact with the man after he hit three parked cars after making a left turn onto Hillhurst Avenue from Los Feliz Boulevard on Aug. 22.
When asked about the incident, the Los Angeles Police Department said officers on the scene make the call of whether to conduct a field sobriety test, and chose not to in this case.
A car was seen balancing on the rocks above the water following a multi-car accident Wednesday night in Pacific Palisades.
Comedian and actor Kevin Hart sustained a "major back injury" in a car accident and is being treated at a Northridge hospital, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A Massachusetts man rammed by a car believes he was targeted because he had a President Trump bumper sticker on his SUV.
Dre Nuzum reportedly tried to flip over a moving car in a Florence parking lot on July 28.
Greg Mills reported from Northridge, specifically the intersection of Devonshire and Reseda, considered the most-dangerous intersection in the state.
A driver was lucky to escape injury after colliding with a bear that wandered onto an Oregon highway.
"I just remember flying off the cliff and just holding on to dear life," says Zane Vargas.
A vehicle traveling on the San Diego Freeway overturned near the 710 Freeway late Sunday.
Officials do not believe the driver targeted the pedestrians.
Will Smith tie a tiebreaking home run in the bottom of the ninth, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers over the San Diego Padres 4-3.
Three vacant apartment buildings taken over by squatters have caused problems for residents in Beverly Grove.
Detectives from Irvine said the trainer tried to cremate the remains of the 10 dogs.
Federal agents deployed smoke grenades on a small crowd during an immigration operation in Pico Rivera on Friday.
Some female high school athletes want an end to a policy that allows transgender athletes to compete in girls' sports.
Three vacant apartment buildings taken over by squatters have caused problems for residents in Beverly Grove.
Detectives from Irvine said the trainer tried to cremate the remains of the 10 dogs.
Federal agents deployed smoke grenades on a small crowd during an immigration operation in Pico Rivera on Friday.
Some female high school athletes want an end to a policy that allows transgender athletes to compete in girls' sports.
Thousands of street vendors have decided to stay home and give up their only source of income as fears of immigration raids grow in Los Angeles.
Three vacant apartment buildings taken over by squatters have caused problems for residents in Beverly Grove.
Federal agents deployed smoke grenades on a small crowd during an immigration operation in Pico Rivera on Friday.
Some female high school athletes want an end to a policy that allows transgender athletes to compete in girls' sports.
Thousands of street vendors have decided to stay home and give up their only source of income as fears of immigration raids grow in Los Angeles.
Fans protested at Dodger Stadium after the team said ICE agents tried to enter the stadium's parking lot Thursday morning.
Detectives from Irvine said the trainer tried to cremate the remains of the 10 dogs.
Some female high school athletes want an end to a policy that allows transgender athletes to compete in girls' sports.
Two sculptures valued at a combined $2.1 million were taken from an Anaheim warehouse last week, according to police.
Santa Ana community advocate Maria Corona said the 15-year-old is scared that he needs proof of citizenship.
A grassroots group in Orange County is helping family members track down their loved ones after they are detained during immigration operations.
Some female high school athletes want an end to a policy that allows transgender athletes to compete in girls' sports.
It happened a little before 1:30 p.m. near the Perris Valley Airport, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.
It happened at around 7:30 a.m. on Highway 74 and Riverside Street, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.
The National Guard and federal agencies joined the DEA to raid multiple marijuana grow operations in Southern California.
All evacuations have since been lifted, according to firefighters.
Years after the Los Angeles Unified School District defunded its police department, a troubling event has once again sparked concerns that campuses are not as safe as they should be for students and their families.
Years after the Los Angeles Unified School District defunded its police department, a troubling event has once again sparked concerns that campuses are not as safe as they should be for students and their families.
Years after the Los Angeles Unified School District defunded its police department, a troubling event has once again sparked concerns that campuses are not as safe as they should be for students and their families.
KCAL News Investigates gets answers after senior reporter Ross Palombo uncovers serious concerns regarding brush clearance in the wake of the Palisades Fire.
Councilwoman Traci Park vowed to get more resources for LAFD's brush clearance unit. Ross Palombo reports.
Vice President JD Vance criticized Gov. Gavin Newsom in Los Angeles on Friday, and referred to Sen. Alex Padilla as "José Padilla."
Former Sacramento Kings and Los Angeles Lakers center Vlade Divac underwent emergency surgery after breaking a hip in a fall from his motorcycle in Montenegro, doctors said Friday.
This is the 26th lava fountaining episode recorded at Kilauea since December. Kilauea is one of the world's most active volcanoes.
A judge said the Trump administration cannot tie federal transportation funding to cooperation with immigration authorities.
Unauthorized immigrants make up nearly 5% of the U.S. workforce, according to 2022 estimates, and a higher share in construction and agriculture.
Vice President JD Vance criticized Gov. Gavin Newsom in Los Angeles on Friday, and referred to Sen. Alex Padilla as "José Padilla."
In a victory for President Trump, about 4,000 National Guard troops can remain in Los Angeles for now.
A judge said the Trump administration cannot tie federal transportation funding to cooperation with immigration authorities.
Some high-profile Democrats have been detained or prosecuted, in what one lawmaker called "strong-arm tactics" intended to "silence and intimidate people."
Sen. Ted Cruz sparred with media personality Tucker Carlson, highlighting a rift among President Trump's allies over whether to join Israel's campaign against Iran.
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.
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
A proposal brought on by Northern California lawmaker is seeking to improve the process of cleaning up abandoned shopping carts in the state, which are often a source of blight on streets and waterways.
Grocery giant Albertsons will pay nearly $4 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of overcharging customers at hundreds of Albertsons, Safeway and Vons supermarkets.
A federal judge has blocked a new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes.
The Health and Human Services secretary said he is "retiring" all 17 members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices, which helps set recommendations for vaccines.
Dr. Timothy Johnson says that by cutting more than $1.8 billion in grants from the National Institutes of Health, the Trump administration risks destroying America's medical research infrastructure and prompting a "brain drain" of scientists to other countries.
Some of the free supplies being provided include at-home COVID-19 test kits, condoms, fentanyl test strips and naloxone.
A Los Angeles County resident tested positive for measles after traveling to Texas, according to the Department of Public Health.
California officials said bird flu testing has not stopped, despite social media rumors.
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.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a pause to the enrollment of more low-income immigrants without legal status for state-funded health care benefits in 2026 as California faces a steep budget deficit.
California is filing a lawsuit to challenge President Donald Trump's tariffs, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.
At an Oakland hearing Tuesday, attorneys for State Farm Insurance made their case for an emergency rate hike that could impact insurance rates for millions of Californians.
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
Will Smith tie a tiebreaking home run in the bottom of the ninth, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers over the San Diego Padres 4-3.
Former Sacramento Kings and Los Angeles Lakers center Vlade Divac underwent emergency surgery after breaking a hip in a fall from his motorcycle in Montenegro, doctors said Friday.
Xander Bogaerts homered among his four hits and scored three runs, and the San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 to avoid a four-game sweep.
Trent Grisham and Paul Goldschmidt hit consecutive homers in the second inning, and the Yankees beat the Angels 7-3 on Thursday to halt their six-game skid.
The Yankees ended their 30-inning scoreless streak, but managed just three hits in a 3-2 loss to the Angels on Wednesday.
Dr. Salvador Plasencia, charged with giving Matthew Perry ketamine in the month leading up to the "Friends" star's overdose death, will plead guilty, according to an agreement.
Brian Wilson was one of the world's most influential recording artists.
Justin Baldoni's $400 million lawsuit against his "It Ends With Us" co-star, Blake Lively, and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, was dismissed by a judge on Monday.
"Maybe Happy Ending" won big at the 2025 Tony Awards, taking home six awards, including the coveted Best Musical.
Jonathan Joss was known for lending his voice to the role of John Redcorn in the animated sitcom "King of the Hill."
Vice President JD Vance's brief visit to Los Angeles reinvigorated the debate over the federal government's role in immigration enforcement through the city. Alys Martinez reports.
The first official weekend of summer is here, but that doesn't mean it's going to feel like it. A cooling trend continues in Southern California.
Detectives from Irvine said the trainer tried to cremate the remains of the 10 dogs.
Immigrations protesters and federal agents clashed during an operation in Bell.
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced Friday a $1 million donation to help immigrant families impacted by the recent immigration enforcement operations in Southern California. Zach Boetto reports.
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.
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.
KCAL News Anchor and three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died.
Los Angeles comes out to celebrate the Boys in Blue two days after winning the 2024 World Series.
