LAUSD Elementary Teacher Pleads Not Guilty To Felony Hit-And-Run Charges
An elementary school teacher pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges that she was behind the wheel during a hit-and-run that left a man badly injured.
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An elementary school teacher pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges that she was behind the wheel during a hit-and-run that left a man badly injured.
Detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department's South Traffic Division are investigating a hit and run traffic collision that killed 62-year-old Jihad Muhammad.
The man was struck by a car at about 9:20 p.m. Wednesday on Avalon between 81st and 82nd streets by a car going south on Avalon. He was rushed to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
A 35-year-old woman surrendered Wednesday in connection with a felony hit-and-run that killed a 34-year-old man.
A a small black 4-door sedan was traveling westbound on Florence Avenue when it collided with a pedestrian who was crossing south on Florence Avenue just west of Gramercy Place at approximate 6:10 a.m. Thursday morning.
Detectives found the white minivan involved in the crash last Friday and arrested 63-year-old Cristina Navarro.
A Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy run over by a suspected drunk driver remained in critical condition Tuesday night.
A teacher with the Los Angeles Unified school district has been arrested in a hit-and-run last month involving a Mini Cooper in Silver Lake.
A sheriff's deputy was struck by a vehicle and rushed to a nearby hospital Monday evening.
The vehicle was located Friday on the 1800 block of St. Andres Place at 12:33 p.m. Friday though no arrests had been made.
A 25-year-old man was in critical condition early Friday morning after being struck by a car in Pico-Union Thursday night, and police were searching for the driver.
Joshua Madrid was struck by a car while crossing Atlantic Boulevard on his skateboard, according to police. Joshua was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The victim was crossing Grand Avenue and 9th Street in a marked crosswalk around 11:00 p.m. on Nov. 2 when he was struck by the suspect's vehicle described as a dark 4-door sedan.
Los Angeles police have named a 21-year-old North Hills man a person of interest in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash in Van Nuys that killed a 22-year-old man.
The owner of an auto body shop says a Mini Cooper matching the description of the vehicle that hit a bicyclist in Silver Lake last week was in his shop with damage consistent with the crash. According to police, the vehicle is registered to a woman who works for LAUSD.
A homeless man on a bicycle was taken to the hospital with a broken leg, broken arm and fractured spine after being struck by a Mini Cooper in Silver Lake on Friday.
Police are seeking the public's help in identifying the driver of the Mini Cooper that struck and severely injured a bicyclist in Silver Lake Friday night.
Police have arrested a man suspected of killing two horses and severely injuring their riders in a hit and run incident in Lakeview Friday night.
Los Angeles police are looking for a driver who hit two horseback riders on Foothill Boulevard Friday evening before fleeing the scene.
Police said the driver of the Ford F-150 is still on the run.
The family spoke to CBS2/KCAL9's Rachel Kim about their loss.
Police were searching for a driver who struck a bicyclist in North Hills Friday night.
Security footage captured the moment a driver struck a man on a Huntington Park street, leaving him in a coma.
Sasha Markgraf survived the attacked and spoke Wednesday evening to CBS2/KCAL9 for a story that is Only On 2 and 9.
Authorities say one person has been arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run in Pasadena.
Osaze Urhoghide scored in the 34th minute, Jonathan Sirois had three saves, and FC Dallas beat Los Angeles FC 1-0 to extend its unbeaten streak to six games.
The National Weather Service says the main concern with this storm is the lingering erosion effects that remain from Hurricane Marie earlier this month.
The ban is part of a broader package targeting law enforcement equipment, immigration detention and federal enforcement practices.
Magic Mountain President Brian Oerding said that while the roller coaster consistently passed safety tests, they decided to close the ride because they believe "it's the right thing to do."
An elderly couple in the San Francisco Bay Area is suspected of shooting and killing their son-in-law in the parking lot of a community park over the weekend.
The National Weather Service says the main concern with this storm is the lingering erosion effects that remain from Hurricane Marie earlier this month.
The ban is part of a broader package targeting law enforcement equipment, immigration detention and federal enforcement practices.
Magic Mountain President Brian Oerding said that while the roller coaster consistently passed safety tests, they decided to close the ride because they believe "it's the right thing to do."
An elderly couple in the San Francisco Bay Area is suspected of shooting and killing their son-in-law in the parking lot of a community park over the weekend.
In 1996, the Olympic torch landed in Los Angeles and began its journey across America to Atlanta for the 1996 Summer Games. Now that journey has come full circle.
The National Weather Service says the main concern with this storm is the lingering erosion effects that remain from Hurricane Marie earlier this month.
Magic Mountain President Brian Oerding said that while the roller coaster consistently passed safety tests, they decided to close the ride because they believe "it's the right thing to do."
When police arrived, they learned that an infant was found wrapped in a blanket inside a dumpster by a person who was taking out the trash.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two bills over the weekend that aimed at strengthening accountability for large-scale facilities and increasing support for communities in the event of an emergency like the Lineage warehouse fire in Boyle Heights in June.
So far in 2026, LA County public health officials say that 69 rabid bats have been detected, matching last year's total as peak season continues. Nearly 70% of the bats that tested positive for rabies were found in the Santa Clarita Valley.
The Santa Ana Police Department warned residents about a Gaboon Viper possibly spotted in a neighborhood.
GKN Aerospace recently targeted Monday as the return to full operations at the aerospace facility.
The FBI is offering a $1 million reward that leads to the capture of the newest member of their Most Wanted Fugitives list, who is allegedly part of an organized crime group with ties to Southern California.
This is the first time any sea turtle has been documented nesting along the U.S. West Coast. Experts say olive ridley sea turtles typically nest farther south, in the warmer waters of Baja California, but this year the ocean there is exceptionally warm.
With a hurricane forecast to bring powerful waves, Orange County is considering measures to protect sea turtle nests in Seal Beach.
The FBI is offering a $1 million reward that leads to the capture of the newest member of their Most Wanted Fugitives list, who is allegedly part of an organized crime group with ties to Southern California.
Beloved Big Bear bald eagle Jackie was honored with a life-size monument in the area where she so frequently roamed the skies before her death last month.
Riverside police arrested the mother of an infant found abandoned next to an apartment complex dumpster last year after months of investigation.
Riverside police arrested a former care facility employee for allegedly using a hidden camera to film other staff inside a bathroom.
A call came in to the San Bernardino County Fire Department around 9:58 a.m. about a single aircraft down.
An elderly couple in the San Francisco Bay Area is suspected of shooting and killing their son-in-law in the parking lot of a community park over the weekend.
A former Ohio music pastor who appeared on the singing competition "American Idol" is on trial over allegations that he killed his wife while having an affair.
A woman, identified only as Jane Doe, alleges she was gang-raped by seven fraternity members in 2024 and accuses Cornell University of failing to protect her.
The Super Heavy-Starship rocket's 14th test flight, the first boosting the upper stage to orbit, marked a major milestone for both SpaceX and NASA.
Madonna won Artist of the Year while Taylor Swift became the most awarded artist in Video Music Awards history.
The ban is part of a broader package targeting law enforcement equipment, immigration detention and federal enforcement practices.
CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists, who were banned by Trump from White House grounds this month, asked a federal court to block the press ban until the case is resolved.
California is toughening its DUI laws after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed four bills aimed at increasing penalties for impaired drivers and repeat offenders.
The Senate on Thursday approved a sweeping college sports bill to establish a federal framework for college athletics aimed at protecting student athletes — despite some pushback from some Democrats who argue that it could do the opposite.
California utility workers will have new legal protections after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill increasing penalties for assault and battery against workers while they are performing their jobs.
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.
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials on Monday reported that the county has recorded 100 West Nile virus cases this year, marking the highest number in nearly a decade.
The CDPH said an unvaccinated passenger who later was hospitalized with measles traveled around the country by train and bus, eventually moving through at least six California counties before heading to Denver, Colorado.
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.
California placed new restrictions on data centers, giving local communities more control over the electricity, land and water usage by the facilities.
About 43,000 people are expected to attend the annual AI and enterprise tech conference hosted by Salesforce which comes amid calls for a slowdown in AI developments.
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.
Osaze Urhoghide scored in the 34th minute, Jonathan Sirois had three saves, and FC Dallas beat Los Angeles FC 1-0 to extend its unbeaten streak to six games.
Bo Nix's keeper from inches outside the goal line with 47 seconds left powered the Broncos past the Rams 30-26, capping a wild final five minutes that included a 66-yard pick-6 by Denver and a quick touchdown response by Los Angeles.
Los Angeles FC fired head coach Marc Dos Santos on Sunday night, with just over a month left of his first season at the helm.
Josh Allen scored two touchdowns rushing and the Buffalo Bills overcame a five-turnover outing to pull out a 24-16 victory over the winless Los Angeles Chargers.
Logan Gilbert struck out eight in four no-hit innings and five Seattle pitchers combined for 12 strikeouts as the Mariners beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-3 in the regular-season finale for both teams.
Madonna won Artist of the Year while Taylor Swift became the most awarded artist in Video Music Awards history.
Sylvester Stallone was a struggling actor who wrote the perfect script for himself – and refused to sell it unless he played the title role. He talks about his new memoir, "The Steps," that recounts his rocky road to fame before and after "Rocky."
The MTV Video Music Awards are back in Los Angeles and CBS LA is celebrating ahead of the big event with a live red carpet special starting at 3 p.m. on Sunday.
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
The California Combating Auto Retail Scams or Cars Act aims to protect California consumers when they buy a new or used car at a dealership. Its supporters say it creates the strongest consumer protections in the nation for car buyers. The law goes into effect October 1st. Local state senator, Ben Allen, who authored The Cars Act joins CBS LA to explain the law further.
The death of Presley Gerber is raising a lot of questions about the un-regulated sober living industry in California. Gerber checked into an ultra luxury facility in Santa Monica on September 20th. The next day he was found dead. Police believe he died of an overdose and are investigating how he obtained the drugs. LA Times Breaking News Reporter, Clara Harter comes to CBS LA to talk about Presley Gerber and the sober-living home that is also being investigated by The California Department of Health Services.
It still feels like summer in Southern California. The region is gearing up for a major warm-up that could bring triple-digit temperatures to inland communities.
The Los Angeles Police Department is conducting an investigation after an infant was found dead inside a dumpster in South Los Angeles. The infant was found by a person who was taking out their trash.
It may be fall, but it still feels like summer in Southern California. The region is gearing up for a major warm-up that could bring triple-digit temperatures to inland communities.
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.
