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Los Angeles Fire dispatcher Margaret Stewart said two patients had to be extricated from one of the vehicles. One of those people was declared dead at the scene.
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Los Angeles Fire dispatcher Margaret Stewart said two patients had to be extricated from one of the vehicles. One of those people was declared dead at the scene.
One person was killed early Tuesday morning in a two-vehicle crash on the southbound 605 Freeway.
Dakhil was taken off life support Sunday, the same day her family announced funeral plans for her husband, 30-year-old Joseph Awaida, and her son, 3-year-old Omar Owaida.
Police say a passenger in an Uber who had been fighting with another passenger jumped the freeway divider was killed in a crash involving the California Highway Patrol officer that was responding to the fight.
The driver who hit the two victims remained on the scene, authorities said.
The Sigalert was canceled just before 11 a.m. and all lanes were reopened.
The impact of the crash forced the driver into the passenger's seat.
A pedestrian is dead after being hit by a car in Valley Glen Wednesday.
There were several calls reporting about 10 motorcycles doing tricks, taking video of their stunts and stopping traffic on the 5 Freeway at about 1 a.m., according to the California Highway Patrol.
The deceased was identified Saturday afternoon as Richard Gutierrez, 54, a Commerce resident.
Investigators say the woman had been walking in the northbound lanes of Ventura Road when she was struck by a dark-colored SUV, which did not stop. The woman's body was left in lanes and may have been struck by several other drivers who also didn't stop.
The crash happened Monday just before 11 p.m. in the 500 block of North Orange Grove Boulevard, between Rosemont and Pasadena avenues. Police say four men in their 20s were inside the 2016 Toyota Corolla.
The crash happened just before 9 p.m. in the intersection of White Avenue and College Lane, just a quarter-mile from where La Verne police officers had tried to stop a red Acura Integra for failing to stop at a stop sign and a red light.
Security video from a nearby business shows the woman crossing in the crosswalk, flinching as a white vehicle approaches. Police say after the woman was struck, she was dragged a few feet.
The crash was first reported at about 5:30 a.m. in the middle lanes of the northbound freeway, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash involved a pickup truck that ended up wedged beneath a big rig, which briefly caught fire.
The crash was first reported at about 3:15 a.m. at Arcadia Main Flores, 30 Las Tunas Drive. The impact of the crash left the red vehicle sideways through a display window of the shop.
At least one person was killed in a crash that may have been the result of a street race in Mission Hills.
It's not clear what the man was doing on the ground, but police say he may have been homeless. The unidentified man was taken to Northridge Hospital, where he died.
The crash happened just before 4 a.m. in the eastbound lanes of the 10 Freeway, just east of Atlantic Boulevard. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to police, the car somehow lost control as it was driving down Figureoa and slammed into a light pole. The car was so mangled by the impact, firefighters had to cut it apart to get the two survivors out.
The crash left a Nissan pickup truck unrecognizable and turned the semi-trailer's cab into a burned shell.
Officials with the Huntington Beach Fire Department confirmed two are dead following a major accident, and three others have been taken to trauma centers.
Help is needed Monday to identify the hit-and-run driver that hit a bicyclist in the Exposition Park area this weekend.
Speed may have been a factor in the 3:20 a.m. crash that left a vehicle on its side down an embankment below the Roscoe Boulevard onramp.
A Wildomar man was arrested on Friday after a suspicious death investigation by Riverside County homicide investigators dating back to July 2025.
Arson detectives are investigating the cause of a brush fire that broke out Saturday afternoon in the San Fernando Valley.
Graham Pauley hit a two-run homer, Griffin Conine and Otto Lopez both reached four times and the Miami Marlins overcame an early deficit to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3.
Andrew Alvarez pitched seven innings of one-hit ball, leading the Washington Nationals to a 6-5, 10-inning victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Sellers will be compensated with gift cards to various retailers ranging from $200 to $1,000.
Four former presidents were at the World Trade Center memorial site for 9/11 commemorations, while President Trump spoke at the Pentagon.
A Wildomar man was arrested on Friday after a suspicious death investigation by Riverside County homicide investigators dating back to July 2025.
Arson detectives are investigating the cause of a brush fire that broke out Saturday afternoon in the San Fernando Valley.
Sellers will be compensated with gift cards to various retailers ranging from $200 to $1,000.
An American Airlines reservations agent who took Betty Ong's historic 9/11 call recalls the flight attendant's bravery.
Arson detectives are investigating the cause of a brush fire that broke out Saturday afternoon in the San Fernando Valley.
A nonprofit is trying to clean up abandoned boats, some of which are sinking, in Marina del Rey.
Jill Pila's husband Jim Gartenberg was on the 86th floor of the North Tower on Sept. 11, 2001.
The city said the swells from Hurricane Marie stripped away too much sand to safely hold the beach festival.
Inglewood business owners said they haven't been given an exact move-out date and have not received the compensation offers the city promised.
The announcement comes a day after nearby Dana Point declared a local emergency due to flooding from powerful waves.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed laws aimed at protecting children from the potential harms of social media and AI chatbots.
A Los Angeles animal rescue group is desperately trying to find a permanent home for a 6-year-old dog whose owners were swept up during an immigration raid.
Several homes along a Dana Point street were red-tagged due to damage from the powerful surf that has battered the Southern California coastline in recent days.
The powerful waves from Hurricane Marie continued to push water and sand into Southern California's beach communities.
A Wildomar man was arrested on Friday after a suspicious death investigation by Riverside County homicide investigators dating back to July 2025.
Each flag carries a card with a name, an age and the location where the victim of 9/11 died.
A Chino Hills family is demanding answers after their beloved dog died from heatstroke at a home-based dog boarding facility.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed laws aimed at protecting children from the potential harms of social media and AI chatbots.
Police said that the student was still hospitalized nearly a week after the crash.
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
L.A. has now won 8 in a row, its longest streak of the season, after Friday's win at loanDepot park.
A federal jury in Los Angeles has acquitted Grammy-winning Chicago rapper Lil Durk in a murder-for-hire plot targeting another rapper.
A mistrial was declared in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy after jurors could not reach a unanimous decision. One of the jurors shares details on their deliberations in an interview with Gayle King.
Four former presidents were at the World Trade Center memorial site for 9/11 commemorations, while President Trump spoke at the Pentagon.
A California law aimed at phasing out the sale of certain single-use propane cylinders will not take effect as planned after the Trump administration determined the state law is preempted by federal regulations.
The trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three other alleged 9/11 plotters is scheduled to begin in June 2028.
Four former presidents were at the World Trade Center memorial site for 9/11 commemorations, while President Trump spoke at the Pentagon.
Former President George W. Bush gave rare remarks on Wednesday as Americans mark 25 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
President Trump's speech at the Republican National Committee convention touched on the polarizing NBA trade that sent superstar guard Luka Dončić from the Mavericks to the Lakers.
Homeowners getting their insurance through the California FAIR Plan will soon be paying even more, but industry observers say it may be a good sign for the state's insurance market.
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.
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Orange County Health Care Agency officials have confirmed the county's first human West Nile virus case of 2026, amid what some medical experts believe could be one of the worst mosquito seasons on record.
Pest control company Terminix has agreed to pay $3.15 million to settle a lawsuit brought by 29 California counties alleging the company unlawfully disposed of pesticides and violated customer privacy laws.
As Californians prepare to celebrate Labor Day and the contributions of American workers, labor unions are raising alarms about what they see as a growing threat to the future of human work.
California regulators approved Waymo to expand its services in Los Angeles and the Bay Area, and to offer its autonomous ride-hailing service in Sacramento and San Diego in the future, the company said Friday.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced the rollout of the state's new electric vehicle instant rebate program, touting it as part of an investment in the state's clean-vehicle future.
Graham Pauley hit a two-run homer, Griffin Conine and Otto Lopez both reached four times and the Miami Marlins overcame an early deficit to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3.
Andrew Alvarez pitched seven innings of one-hit ball, leading the Washington Nationals to a 6-5, 10-inning victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
L.A. has now won 8 in a row, its longest streak of the season, after Friday's win at loanDepot park.
Jorbit Vivas hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the bottom of the eighth inning to lift Washington to a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels that snapped the Nationals' seven-game losing streak.
Mike Evans, Demarcus Robinson and Deebo Samuel caught touchdown passes from Brock Purdy, and the San Francisco 49ers routed the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 in the first NFL regular-season game in Australia.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Robert Krasny, a radiologist with RadNet, joins CBS LA to talk about the importance of early detection for prostate cancer and the advances that have been made in screening.
SoCal Legacy Restaurant Polly’s Pies is bringing back its fan-favorite Oktoberfest offerings featuring a selection of German-inspired dishes. Meghan Meadors joins CBS LA to walk through the menu.
Relish - A Food, Wine and Spirits Experience comes to Newport Beach in October. Chef Jamie Gwen Sills, celebrity event planner Nicole Hirsty and chef Kathryn Ann Turner walk CBS LA through what to expect at the festival.
A cooling trend is set to continue Saturday in Southern California. Chloe Carlson reports.
A nonprofit is trying to clean up abandoned boats, some of which are sinking, in Marina del Rey. Hunter Sowards reports.
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.
