NTSB Says Huntington Beach Officers Reported Mechanical Failures On Chopper
The chief NTSB investigator of the accident told Montanez that both of the officers aboard HB-1 reported having mechanical failures just before it went down.
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The chief NTSB investigator of the accident told Montanez that both of the officers aboard HB-1 reported having mechanical failures just before it went down.
Local law enforcement and residents alike gathered at Huntington Beach PD's memorial for fallen Officer Nicholas Vellas Sunday to offer their condolences.
A Huntington Beach Police Department helicopter crashed into Newport Beach waters Saturday. Both pilots were transported to a trauma center for treatment.
Bryant's motion to compel for the depositions of Sheriff Alex Villanueva and Fire Chief Daryl Osby was granted on Tuesday.
Los Angeles County attorneys filed a motion on Monday to request that Vanessa Bryant undergo a psychiatric exam before her lawsuit against the county goes to trial.
The Bell UH-1H helicopter was dropping water on the Hills Fire when it crashed in rugged terrain.
The new claim filed last Friday in Los Angeles County Superior Court did not specify the amount she is seeking in personal damages, but does say the late NBA star's lost earnings were in the "hundreds of millions."
Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department shared graphic photos of the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and eight others, a law enforcement source familiar with the situation confirmed to CBS Los Angeles Thursday.
The pilot of the helicopter that crashed in Calabasas last month, killing Kobe Bryant and eight others, violated federal flight rules in 2015, according to records from the Federal Aviation Administration.
The company said it was working closely with the National Transportation Safety Board as it investigated how and why the crash happened.
The husband of Christina Mauser, who was killed in the helicopter crash that also took the life of NBA superstar Kobe Bryant, says he and his three children have been devastated by the loss.
The CH-53E crashed about 6 miles from Plaster City in Imperial County at about 4 p.m. Tuesday.
The lawsuit filed accuses helicopter owner Papillon Airways and manufacturer Airbus of failing to equip the aircraft with a crash-resistant fuel system.
Neil Udall, 31, died has died at University Medical Center of Southern Nevada, said the Clark County coroner.
Four survivors of a deadly helicopter crash in the Grand Canyon Saturday evening were rescued early Sunday.
Three people who were killed when a helicopter crashed into a house in a suburban Orange County neighborhood just a few minutes after taking off were identified Wednesday.
Five people were involved in the accident, four of which were on board the helicopter and one bystander on the ground.
Montgomery Gentry had success on the country charts and country radio in the 2000s, scoring No. 1 hits with "Roll With Me," ''Back When I Knew It All," ''Lucky Man," ''Something to Be Proud Of" and "If You Ever Stop Loving Me."
The wreckage of a small helicopter that was seen going down off the Port of LA was found Thursday along with the pilot and a passenger.
Two people on board a helicopter were killed when the aircraft spun out of control after landing and burst into flames in Carlsbad.
A small plane assigned to the crew of a movie starring Tom Cruise crashed in the Colombian Andes on Friday, killing two people, including Los Angeles-based film pilot Alan Purwin, and seriously injuring a third, the country's civilian aviation authority said.
Lawsuits over a 2013 helicopter crash that killed three men during the filming of a reality television show for the Discovery Channel have been settled, court records show.
A young boy threw out the first pitch at a baseball game in Riverside County in honor of his father who died in a helicopter crash in Nepal.
Two Marine Corps officers killed when their helicopter crashed during a training exercise in the Southern California desert were remembered Sunday as talented pilots.
The Davis men – senior and junior – shared a name, a career and a tragic ending.
It is unclear what led up to the shooting and if the man was armed at the time he was shot.
Stellantis is recalling almost 1.08 million Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators in the U.S. that could catch fire even when they're parked and turned off, federal regulators say.
Jose Altuve scored the go-ahead run in the 10th inning on a popout to shallow center field, and Houston Astros left fielder Brice Matthews threw out Mike Trout at home plate in the bottom half to preserve a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Santa Monica city officials are urging people to stop feeding the squirrels at Palisades Park due to a swelling population and potential environmental concerns.
Hermosa Beach police arrested a suspect who allegedly broke into a home while the residents, including two small children, were still inside early Monday morning.
CBS News projects that incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will face off against Nithya Raman in November's runoff election.
It is unclear what led up to the shooting and if the man was armed at the time he was shot.
Santa Monica city officials are urging people to stop feeding the squirrels at Palisades Park due to a swelling population and potential environmental concerns.
Hermosa Beach police arrested a suspect who allegedly broke into a home while the residents, including two small children, were still inside early Monday morning.
Banning police are investigating an assault that left a man in critical condition after he was allegedly attacked by a person with a baseball bat on Sunday afternoon.
It is unclear what led up to the shooting and if the man was armed at the time he was shot.
Santa Monica city officials are urging people to stop feeding the squirrels at Palisades Park due to a swelling population and potential environmental concerns.
CBS News projects that incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will face off against Nithya Raman in November's runoff election.
According to prosecutors, the shooting continued intermittently for at least 20 minutes before Justin Derek Jennings surrendered to authorities.
Jason Krutzsch, Senior Vice President of the Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee, said the World Cup brings people from around the world together, and of course, they want to represent their team.
Police arrested the 28-year-old man after he crashed and attempted to hide in thick brush near Hayes Avenue and De Luz Road in Murrieta.
One person was taken into custody for the stabbing, which deputies said may be gang-related.
Garden Grove residents urged their city council to close the GKN Aerospace facility at the center of a chemical leak in late May.
GKN Aerospace officials have announced a series of community support initiatives intended to help the thousands of Orange County residents who were forced to evacuate their homes when the Garden Grove-based facility became the center of a chemical crisis in late May.
Under the oversight of the OC Health Care Agency, South Coast AQMD, and GKN Aerospace, MMA from the tank is scheduled to be pumped out and removed between Thursday and Friday.
Hermosa Beach police arrested a suspect who allegedly broke into a home while the residents, including two small children, were still inside early Monday morning.
Banning police are investigating an assault that left a man in critical condition after he was allegedly attacked by a person with a baseball bat on Sunday afternoon.
An 18-year-old man was killed in an off-roading crash near Menifee over the weekend, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Police arrested the 28-year-old man after he crashed and attempted to hide in thick brush near Hayes Avenue and De Luz Road in Murrieta.
Deputies say that eight teens were inside a speeding Dodge Charger when the driver lost control, causing the car to roll onto its side. One of the occupants was ejected, and all of the teens were taken to nearby hospitals, where a 17-year-old boy succumbed to his injuries.
President Trump abruptly ended an interview with NBC News when repeatedly challenged on his claims of election fraud
New York Fed survey shows growing concern about household finances and the job market, even as the job market remains solid.
The Trump administration on Monday announced it is seeking to revoke the citizenship of 17 U.S. citizens accused of immigration fraud.
The lawsuit calls the event "deeply corrupt" and argues that it seeks to enrich the president and his allies and lacks proper authorization.
An 18-year-old died last week on a hike deep in the Grand Canyon, after showing symptoms of heat-related illness, the National Park Service said.
Donald Trump was booed loudly by fans inside Madison Square Garden when he was shown on video screens during the national anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday.
CBS News projects that incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will face off against Nithya Raman in November's runoff election.
President Trump abruptly ended an interview with NBC News when repeatedly challenged on his claims of election fraud
The Trump administration on Monday announced it is seeking to revoke the citizenship of 17 U.S. citizens accused of immigration fraud.
Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman surged past Spencer Pratt on Sunday in the race for LA mayor. The California governor's race remains undecided.
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.
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.
A home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.
Jose Altuve scored the go-ahead run in the 10th inning on a popout to shallow center field, and Houston Astros left fielder Brice Matthews threw out Mike Trout at home plate in the bottom half to preserve a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Backup catcher Sebastián Rivero went 5 for 5 with six RBIs, leading the Los Angeles Angels to a 13-5 victory over the Dodgers.
Nelly Korda won the 81st U.S. Women's Open for her second consecutive major victory.
The Los Angeles Angels have placed pitcher Jack Kochanowicz on the 15-day injured list because of right elbow inflammation.
In his fourth major final, Alexander Zverev beat Flavio Cobolli 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-1 for the French Open title on Sunday.
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
The CBS LA American Music Awards Red Carpet Special will capture the moments as the stars arrive at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and airs from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. PDT on CBS LA and streaming online on CBS News Los Angeles.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
A warming trend will begin in Southern California on Tuesday. Inland communities will be about five degrees warmer.
Los Angeles County deputies are investigating a deadly shooting that happened in Lennox late Monday.
Lesley Marin reports from Perris, where residents and city officials are set to take up the issue of data center construction within city limits.
In this episode of Look At This!, Desmond Shaw takes us to check out the Mirlo Gate Lodge Tower, which leads into the Palos Verdes Estates.
Nicole Comstock reports from Santa Monica, where city officials and wildlife experts are urging the public to stop feeding the squirrels, which could be causing issues as large as erosion.
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.
