Female Driver Wanted After Walking Away From Fatal Crash In North Hills
Police are searching for Maritza Joana Lara in connection with a fatal Father's Day crash that left 48-year-old Francisco Hernandez Rivas dead.
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Police are searching for Maritza Joana Lara in connection with a fatal Father's Day crash that left 48-year-old Francisco Hernandez Rivas dead.
Police are asking the public to help them identify the woman who was behind the wheel of a dark blue Honda Accord.
Police are searching for the hit-and-run driver who killed a woman in Long Beach Monday night, along with other drivers who may have struck her after the initial crash.
A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle in the Fairfax District Wednesday night in a hit-and-run collision.
Dozens of people took part in a vigil in front of the apartment complex of the Felix-Zuniga family in Highland Park Monday night.
Kristopher Smith, 19, had his attorney by his side as he admitted to CBS2's Dave Lopez that he was the driver who had struck and killed Andrew Mallard last week in Hollywood.
CBS2's Tom Wait spoke to a woman who rushed to the victim's aid but she said it was too late.
A Utah man was charged Tuesday in the hit-and-run death of an electric scooter rider in Hollywood Saturday morning.
The search continues for a hit-and-run driver after a deadly crash last night. Adrianna Weingold reports.
The accident happened three weeks ago and Stephanie Vasquez remains in the hospital recovering. "It was hard at first knowing I had a leg and now I don't," she says.
The victim, identified as Barbara Fahnestock of Pomona, was pronounced dead at the scene by Los Angeles County firefighters.
Hector Diaz-Andrade had been hanging out with his nephew in Riverside and was going to go home with his son when he was struck by a dark car in the street on March 15.
The man and his daughter were crossing the street in a marked crosswalk, and were about 16 feet away from making it across the street when a red, four-door possible Toyota Camry approached at a high rate of speed, police said. When he realized the car was not going to stop, he pushed the girl out of its path.
A civilian Anaheim Traffic Control Assistant was critically injured Saturday when a driver suspected of being under the influence of drugs crashed a pickup truck into her marked vehicle.
Before the white Ford F-150 rammed the building, it was apparently involved in a crash with a black SUV first.
Authorities say the suspect was driving a late-model grey Honda at Crestoak Dr. and Escolna Rd. around 1:15 p.m.
A hit-and-run at Thousand Oaks High School has left one woman in critical condition and a teen in custody, authorities say.
A man was struck and killed in Palmdale Thursday, and the victim's friend alleges he was targeted by a hit-and-run suspect.
A man who beat cancer was just killed riding his bicycle in the City of Highland and the driver who hit him did not stop to help out.
The accident occurred near Hermosa Avenue on the westbound 210 at Archibald just after 7:35 p.m. Friday.
The accident occurred on the westbound 210 at Archibald just after 7:35 p.m.
Police are looking to contact the next of kin of a man who was killed when he was struck by a charter bus and dragged for a block in the University Park section of South Los Angeles.
Police have arrested a 61-year-old woman suspected of killing a 72-year-old woman in a hit-and-run crash in Glendale last week.
Seventy-two-year-old Vram Ismallyan was captured on security video exiting a gift shop at approximately 7:20 p.m., moments before she crossed Glenoaks Blvd. at Linden St. and was struck and killed.
CHP is investigating the incident after Joseph Boots was found on the side of the road outside the Wild West Saloon in Winchester last Sunday.
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 2,021 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 2,021 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 2,021 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.
You never know what you're going to see in Venice Beach. Like a guy skateboarding and juggling a soccer ball, all at the same time! Our Jill Painter Lopez visited Venice to meet Alessandro Canale and learn more about his unique talent and legendary beach soccer career!
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.
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.
