MTA Ridership Soars As Gas Prices Expected To Test Record High
Drivers are expected to continue trading in their keys for a Metro pass as gas prices begin to inch towards the record high of $4.62 per gallon.
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Drivers are expected to continue trading in their keys for a Metro pass as gas prices begin to inch towards the record high of $4.62 per gallon.
Gas prices have dipped slightly after a 27-day rising streak. The average cost for a gallon of regular, unleaded self-serve gasoline dropped one-fifth of a cent Monday.
Gasoline in the Inland Empire has reached its highest price since July 2008, after rising for 19 consecutive days.
A local man's old-fashioned business is being spoiled by a modern day problem. Jimmy Pastor has had a milk delivery company for 32 years, but the recent spike in gas prices threatens to shut him down.
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose Tuesaday to its highest amount since May 27, increasing 1.2 cents to $4.08.
Soaring gas prices are giving drivers a new round of pain at the pump. Fuel prices have risen 25 of the past 26 days in Los Angeles and Orange counties, according to AAA.
It's only February and gas prices in some areas have already reached $4 a gallon.
The average price for a gallon of self-serve gasoline in Los Angeles County rose Monday for the 18th consecutive day.
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County fell Monday for the 25th consecutive day, dropping to $3.65, the lowest amount since Feb. 24.
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County fell Sunday for the 10th consecutive day, dropping 1.1 cents to $3.784.
Gas prices have risen to historically high levels since the beginning of September, analysts say.
A man was arrested for reportedly stealing gas from a construction site in Lake Elsinore.
The average U.S. price of a gallon of gasoline has dropped about a penny in the past two weeks.
Falling gas prices brought truck buyers back to General Motors showrooms last month. Still, pump prices remained high enough that shoppers snapped up smaller cars as well.
For the second straight month, Americans are losing confidence in the U.S. economy, which could spell trouble for the sputtering recovery.
The average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in Los Angeles County fell under $4 Wednesday for the first time since March 24, decreasing 1.2 cents to $3.991.
Thousands of Southern Californians hit the road Friday for the Memorial Day weekend, in spite of high gas prices.
More travelers will be taking to the skies this Memorial Day weekend as high gas prices continue to weigh down wallets in the Southland.
The average U.S. price of a gallon of gasoline has dropped about 9 cents over the past two weeks. The Lundberg Survey of fuel prices puts the average price for a gallon of regular at $3.91.
A downtown gas station was selling gas for $3.99 a gallon Wednesday.
Jack Gerard, President of the American Petroleum Institute and CEO, visited the KCAL 9 studios Tuesday to explain why gas prices are so high.
Drivers in Wilmington waited in long lines at the Valero gas station in Wilmington for premium unleaded at $1.10-a-gallon, but it turns out it was all a computer glitch.
Are gas prices finally on their way down?
Four suspects were able to make off with more than 500 gallons of gas at a Mobil station in Pasadena Monday morning.
For months, soaring gas prices have made drivers aggravated and angry but prices could drop fifty cents by the end of the month.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, a subsidiary of Sony Pictures Entertainment, will operate the theater and the adjacent theater formerly known as ArcLight Cinemas.
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Heat was expected to peak between Thursday and Monday, according to the National Weather Service.
The hearing began on Tuesday with prosecutors from the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office calling their first witnesses and presenting graphic photo evidence.
After months of testing a new program aimed at catching bike lane violators, the city of Santa Monica is now issuing tickets with the help of an artificial intelligence-powered camera system.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, a subsidiary of Sony Pictures Entertainment, will operate the theater and the adjacent theater formerly known as ArcLight Cinemas.
Heat was expected to peak between Thursday and Monday, according to the National Weather Service.
The hearing began on Tuesday with prosecutors from the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office calling their first witnesses and presenting graphic photo evidence.
After months of testing a new program aimed at catching bike lane violators, the city of Santa Monica is now issuing tickets with the help of an artificial intelligence-powered camera system.
Last week, regulators outlined more than two dozen measures that Lineage must implement to mitigate the foul odors coming from its burned warehouse.
The hearing began on Tuesday with prosecutors from the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office calling their first witnesses and presenting graphic photo evidence.
After months of testing a new program aimed at catching bike lane violators, the city of Santa Monica is now issuing tickets with the help of an artificial intelligence-powered camera system.
Last week, regulators outlined more than two dozen measures that Lineage must implement to mitigate the foul odors coming from its burned warehouse.
Irvine Police Department officers responded to a man having a mental crisis in a residential area at Silkwood and Sungate around noon. Officer Ziggy Azarcon said officers attempted to negotiate a peaceful surrender for about an hour.
Aerial footage showed a mangled Simi Valley police motorcycle and a pickup truck with heavy front-end damage and bullet holes in its windshield.
Ladera Ranch residents believe there's a high concentration of Ewing sarcoma cases in their neighborhood, with as many as six children diagnosed with the extremely rare cancer in recent years.
An investigation is underway in Laguna Beach, where a woman in her 60s was found dead inside her home on Monday.
Police said that 2,200 pounds of methamphetamine were seized during a search warrant at an Anaheim home.
A Metrolink train carrying approximately 500 people was forced to evacuate in Orange County on Saturday afternoon due to a mechanical issue.
From savory eats to everything fried and sweet treats, there are more than 100 food vendors serving up fair food, and for a chance to try a little of everything, the Taste of the Fair promotion offers samplings for $5 at participating booths.
The fire was reported at around 1:30 p.m. in the Mead Valley area according to Riverside County firefighters.
Police said that the man was found naked in the grass with injuries to his face and that all of his belongings were in a nearby trash can.
Surveillance video footage showed the moments when two thieves allegedly stole up to $20,000 in memorabilia from a collectible card shop in Corona over the weekend.
An injured bald eagle was rescued from Big Bear Lake by wildlife officials after it was involved in a fight, according to Friends of Big Bear Valley and the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation.
Riverside County signed an emergency waiver that allows El Sobrante Landfill to exceed its maximum tonnage limits.
Carl Isom-McDaniel was on a walk with his grandson at Yellowstone National Park earlier this month when a bison suddenly charged at him and threw him 8 feet into the air.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion. Sources told CBS News the total cost could be far higher, in part due to military construction for damaged U.S. bases.
The recall affects certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles.
A United Airlines employee appears to have been caught on video threatening to call ICE on a passenger last week at San Francisco International Airport.
Sen. Darline Graham, who is serving out the remainder of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's term in the Senate, said she will seek a full term for the South Carolina seat her brother held for more than two decades.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion. Sources told CBS News the total cost could be far higher, in part due to military construction for damaged U.S. bases.
Sen. Darline Graham, who is serving out the remainder of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's term in the Senate, said she will seek a full term for the South Carolina seat her brother held for more than two decades.
Homeland Security Investigations is an arm of ICE, meaning the immigration enforcement agency would effectively be investigating incidents involving its own agents.
This is the first time in more than 150 years that a vice president's family had a child while in office.
It will be the first meeting between President Trump and Sheinbaum since December after months of verbal sparring. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is also expected to attend.
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.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
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.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
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.
Walbert Ureña pitched six innings of one-run ball, Jorge Soler and Jo Adell each drove in two runs in a five-run first inning and the Los Angeles Angels extended their winning streak to three games with a 5-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night.
Max Muncy hit a two-run homer, Justin Wrobleski pitched into the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Zack Wheeler and the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Vaughn Grissom drove in the tying run with a one-out double in the ninth inning and Jo Adell was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded to give the Los Angeles Angels a 3-2 comeback win over the St. Louis Cardinals.
Trea Turner hit two homers, including the 200th of his career, and drove in five runs, Bryce Harper and Brandon Marsh also went deep and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-7.
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
Los Angeles County's chief medical examiner is emphasizing the need for greater transparency when it comes to autopsies following celebrity deaths.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
Did you know the Dodgers have a Team Botanist? Yep, Chaz Perea walks Jill Painter Lopez through all the cool spots in and around the stadium that he & his team curate year-round
Prosecutors are expected to continue presenting evidence for the second day in the preliminary hearing for the murder case against D4vd.
The heat in Southern California is only going to ramp up as the week goes by. Thursday is expected to be the hottest day of the week with temperatures well into the 90s in most areas.
Lesley Marin reports from Ladera Ranch, where hundreds of community members gathered Tuesday to voice their concerns and demand further action due to several children who have been diagnosed with a rare cancer that they believe may be due to an environmental matter.
Lineage submitted its plan to mitigate the rotten, sour odors plaguing residents near the company's burned warehouse in Boyle Heights for the past month. 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.
