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.
A group of thieves cleaned out more than a dozen apartments while the building was tented for fumigation.
Taghi Naderzad offers his professional photos and videos for free, hoping the stunning images will bring visibility to nonprofits doing meaningful work while also serving as a resource for those who need them.
The Los Angeles County Fire Department said the fire reached 2,271 acres hours after the flames ignited.
Prosecutors said the 11 dogs died of heat stroke after Sit, who operated Happy K9 Academy, left them in a hot van in June 2025. In addition to heat stroke, a necropsy for one of the dogs added blunt force trauma as the animal's cause of death.
Aerial footage of the crash showed a heavy emergency response.
A group of thieves cleaned out more than a dozen apartments while the building was tented for fumigation.
Taghi Naderzad offers his professional photos and videos for free, hoping the stunning images will bring visibility to nonprofits doing meaningful work while also serving as a resource for those who need them.
The Los Angeles County Fire Department said the fire reached 2,271 acres hours after the flames ignited.
Prosecutors said the 11 dogs died of heat stroke after Sit, who operated Happy K9 Academy, left them in a hot van in June 2025. In addition to heat stroke, a necropsy for one of the dogs added blunt force trauma as the animal's cause of death.
Aerial footage of the crash showed a heavy emergency response.
A group of thieves cleaned out more than a dozen apartments while the building was tented for fumigation.
Taghi Naderzad offers his professional photos and videos for free, hoping the stunning images will bring visibility to nonprofits doing meaningful work while also serving as a resource for those who need them.
The Los Angeles County Fire Department said the fire reached 2,271 acres hours after the flames ignited.
Prosecutors said the 11 dogs died of heat stroke after Sit, who operated Happy K9 Academy, left them in a hot van in June 2025. In addition to heat stroke, a necropsy for one of the dogs added blunt force trauma as the animal's cause of death.
Aerial footage of the crash showed a heavy emergency response.
A stray firework on Sunday destroyed a Garden Grove man's home, burned nearly everything he owned and damaged his prosthetic leg.
A California bill would let insurers monitor customers' driving data in real time in exchange for discounted premiums.
The Huntington Beach Police Department warned organizers and attendees of an end of summer "beach bash" that they could be arrested if the "takeover" event happens.
Two Orange County teenagers suffered life-altering injuries during a fireworks accident on the Fourth of July and family members are demanding answers.
The Orange County teenager whose at-home laboratory sparked a days-long FBI investigation after authorities were alerted to "suspicious" materials back in February is at the center of another hazmat probe.
A California bill would let insurers monitor customers' driving data in real time in exchange for discounted premiums.
The family fun staple in the Inland Empire has offered mini golf, waterslides, arcade games and much more since 1974.
The San Bernardino Police Department said the man had prior convictions for criminal threats and assault on police.
A San Bernardino County family says that their house of 40 years burnt to the ground over the Fourth of July due to illegal fireworks.
A man wanted for an alleged murder in Oregon in 2024 was arrested in Southern California last week, according to authorities.
Christine and Elmore Wonsley said they don't believe their son would've stayed on the island when his friends left by boat.
Arkansas-based Onterris reported "good" air quality after a giant warehouse fire in Los Angeles. Some experts and activists say the testing is inadequate.
A blistering heat wave persisted in the western United States on Thursday, and temperatures are forecast to reach up to 117 degrees in some desert areas.
The damages were awarded to Carroll, a writer, by a 2023 jury in a civil sexual abuse and defamation case.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Before leaving the state, Gov. Newsom gave a news conference where he spoke for the first time to reporters since claiming that he and his wife are under a criminal investigation by the federal justice department.
The U.S. military launched another round of strikes against Iran late Wednesday night, U.S. Central Command said, in the second night of attacks as diplomacy between the two countries appears to collapse.
The damages were awarded to Carroll, a writer, by a 2023 jury in a civil sexual abuse and defamation case.
An indictment announced in Los Angeles accuses Lawrence Bishnoi and another defendant of ordering the killing of "H.S.N." — the apparent initials for Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was gunned down on June 18, 2023, near a Sikh temple in Surrey, British Columbia.
President Trump held separate calls with Russia's Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss ending the war.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Christian Pulisic was diagnosed with a fractured right leg, the U.S. Soccer Federation announced Thursday.
Mookie Betts singled in the go-ahead run with two strikes in the eighth inning, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies.
Mike Trout hit a two-run homer in his return rom the injured list, Jo Adell had two home runs and drove in a career-high five runs and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas Rangers 13-1 on Wednesday night.
Shohei Ohtani hit his 300th career homer but two errors by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the eighth inning led to three runs by the Colorado Rockies, who rallied for a 4-3 victory Tuesday night.
Alejandro Osuna hit a three-run homer during a five-run eighth inning and the Texas Rangers pulled away for an 8-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood is set to star in her first feature film, with her creator saying that "art will be imitating life."
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law designating May 17 as Bruce Lee Day, honoring the legacy of the San Francisco-born actor and martial arts icon.
A group of thieves cleaned out more than a dozen apartments while the building was tented for fumigation. Lauren Pozen reports.
More than a year and a half after the Eaton Fire, the Pasadena Rosebud Academy is still searching for a permanent home. Kara Finnstrom shows how the school community is keeping its spirit strong.
CBS LA's Luzdelia Caballero introduces us to Paige Lauren Billiot who's turning her visible difference into a movement.
Zach Boetto heads to Inglewood's "Wood Cup" watch party to show how businesses and residents are celebrating the World Cup.
Lineage promised resources to affected residents at last night’s town hall meeting; one day later, they are still looking for that help.
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.
