AIDS/Lifecycle in mourning for cyclist killed in Griffith Park
Andrew Jelmert, 77, was struck by a driver who left the vehicle and ran from the scene. He was later arrested, DeMarco Morgan and Suzanne Marques reports.
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Andrew Jelmert, 77, was struck by a driver who left the vehicle and ran from the scene. He was later arrested, DeMarco Morgan and Suzanne Marques reports.
The name of the victim has not been announced. Authorities told CBSLA that the driver of the vehicle that hit the bicyclist fled on foot.
Authorities have detained the man who fled from the scene of a hit-and-run that occurred in Griffith Park on Saturday afternoon. The victim, riding a bicycle, was said to be around 70-years-old, and had just left an event at the park nearby.
The driver of the vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run is still at large after fleeing from the scene in Griffith Park. He reportedly hit a bicyclist, which killed them, before he ran on foot.
CBS LA's Rina Nakano was in Huntington Beach, where she spoke to the Stout Family, who had just suffered the tragic loss of their family patriarch - John Stout - following a hit-and-run that left him dead Thursday evening.
A suspect has been arrested in a hit-and-run which left a 70-year-old man dead Thursday evening in Huntington Beach.
A suspect was arrested with the help of a tip from the community.
It's unclear why the victim was running along the freeway.
The crash occurred just before 2:15 a.m., and when officers arrived they found one abandoned vehicle, and one another person trapped in their car.
Two pedestrians were struck by a hit-and-run driver early Saturday morning, leaving them injuries. LASD deputies are investigating the incident and searching for the driver of the pickup truck involved.
A man, aged between 40 and 50 years old, was found dead in Boyle Heights Saturday evening after being struck by an unknown vehicle.
The man's body was found on a sidewalk along Victory Boulevard between Kester and Noble. Ross Palombo reports.
The suspect was arrested.
A 58-year-old man was fatally struck at 10th and Pico Boulevard. Suzanne Marques reports.
More than an hour later, a geyser is still gushing after a hydrant was sheared by a hit-and-run driver. Suzanne Marques reports.
"It is just so dumb." People living in the area where a series of viral videos show a Tesla Model-S jumping over an Echo Park road are outraged, claiming that the search for internet clout has gone too far.
Two people were arrested following a hit-and-run on Pacific Coast Highway Thursday, which sent one vehicle into the Pacific Ocean.
A suspect fled from police after the driver hit a motorcycle officer.
Neither driver stopped to help the pedestrian, or identify themselves. Suzanne Marques reports.
At least one person was taken into custody for a hit-and-run that occurred in Boyle Heights Friday evening.
Jimmy Chavarria saw the collision coming, and pushed his wife out of the way, then threw Zion to the sidewalk and out of the path of the vehicle. He was hit by the vehicle, and died at a hospital.
Long Beach police identified the 24-year-old suspected of crashing his pickup truck into an apartment complex that killed a father and daughter last week.
Authorities are searching for a driver wanted in connection with a hit-and-run that killed a 22-year-old riding an e-scooter Saturday morning.
The driver accused of killing a father and daughter was reportedly drinking at a nearby bar before he crashed his pickup truck into their Long Beach apartment complex Tuesday night.
Authorities are searching for a man wanted in connection with a hit-and-run that occurred in DTLA Monday. The victim's dog fled from the scene after the collision.
The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital in South Los Angeles has been facing a financial crisis due in part to changes to federal Medicaid funding.
Billboards in Inglewood are at the heart of a high-stakes battle over advertising revenue, control of city finances and political influence as the city prepares to host massive crowds for upcoming events.
More than 2,700 people were reported missing on Monday night, after the country was struck by its strongest earthquake on record.
Ahead of a flight from Turkey, President Trump secretly left Air Force One and was moved to another plane with the help of a catering truck, according to a source, as the U.S. grappled with a threat from Iran.
Brandon Nimmo singled home the go-ahead run in the 10th inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-1 to snap a five-game road losing streak.
"With profound sadness that we share that [Jackie] passed away in the early hours of this morning, following more than three weeks of intensive medical care," Ojai Raptor Center said.
The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital in South Los Angeles has been facing a financial crisis due in part to changes to federal Medicaid funding.
More than 2,700 people were reported missing on Monday night, after the country was struck by its strongest earthquake on record.
Ahead of a flight from Turkey, President Trump secretly left Air Force One and was moved to another plane with the help of a catering truck, according to a source, as the U.S. grappled with a threat from Iran.
Brandon Mendez, 19, suffered a fractured spine and skull after a man accused of intentionally crashing into 10 people ran him over in Culver City last month.
The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital in South Los Angeles has been facing a financial crisis due in part to changes to federal Medicaid funding.
Billboards in Inglewood are at the heart of a high-stakes battle over advertising revenue, control of city finances and political influence as the city prepares to host massive crowds for upcoming events.
Brandon Mendez, 19, suffered a fractured spine and skull after a man accused of intentionally crashing into 10 people ran him over in Culver City last month.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday announced that nine new television productions would be awarded through the state's film and television tax credit program, which his office estimates will bring over $600 million in production spending.
The Los Angeles Police Department was in pursuit of a possible DUI driver in the San Fernando Valley.
Metrolink has opted to suspend routes heading through Orange County this week due to an extended period of high tides that are expected to batter the Southern California coast.
The looming El Niño could bring one of the wettest winters on record to California, according to renowned climatologist Daniel Swain.
Orange County Health Care Agency officials have confirmed the county's first human West Nile virus case of 2026, amid what some medical experts believe could be one of the worst mosquito seasons on record.
Drones used high-definition video to detect illegal aerial discharges, helping to pinpoint 13 properties and issue 8 citations totaling $240,000 under the city's new Social Host ordinance.
A study from the journal Science Advances confirms what many of us believed: that more heat waves mean more fires.
A deadly shooting suspect turned himself in to San Bernardino County authorities just hours after their investigation began in Hesperia on Friday.
Deputies say that the man pointed a firearm at them during the incident.
Deputies say that the 33-year-old man pointed a gun at another driver during a road rage incident in July.
The shooting happened on July 31 in the 33000 block of Simpson Road in Winchester, Riverside County deputies said.
The looming El Niño could bring one of the wettest winters on record to California, according to renowned climatologist Daniel Swain.
No winning tickets were sold for Monday night's $905 million Powerball jackpot, so the estimated grand prize for Wednesday night's drawing will be at least $975 million, Powerball says.
The recalled products with jalapeño were distributed at national retailers, including Walmart, Target and Trader Joe's, in 26 states.
The man who prosecutors say orchestrated the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, Duane "Keffe D" Davis, is on trial almost 30 years after the drive-by shooting in Las Vegas.
Don Nelson was one of two coaches in NBA history to have at least 250 wins with three different franchises — Milwaukee, Dallas and Golden State.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Ahead of a flight from Turkey, President Trump secretly left Air Force One and was moved to another plane with the help of a catering truck, according to a source, as the U.S. grappled with a threat from Iran.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
In a narrow 50-49 vote, President Trump's former defense lawyer was confirmed as attorney general in a vote early Saturday.
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli hired former top aide Shawn Lewis to be a federal law enforcement liaison, though Lewis has three prior convictions for driving under the influence and a pending battery charge.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of documents and images related to UFOs, the fifth disclosure in recent months about the strange encounters.
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.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Orange County Health Care Agency officials have confirmed the county's first human West Nile virus case of 2026, amid what some medical experts believe could be one of the worst mosquito seasons on record.
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.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced the rollout of the state's new electric vehicle instant rebate program, touting it as part of an investment in the state's clean-vehicle future.
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.
Brandon Nimmo singled home the go-ahead run in the 10th inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-1 to snap a five-game road losing streak.
The Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat Kansas City 6-5 for only their second victory in 10 games.
Former NFL quarterback Derek Carr has joined UCLA's coaching staff as a special adviser to head coach Bob Chesney.
Congress is asking MLB to prohibit promotional deals with betting operators after Phillies star Bryce Harper was featured in a video for a FanDuel VIP reward customer.
Eduardo Rodriguez struck out nine in seven strong innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks clinched their first season series over the Los Angeles Dodgers since 2018 with a 4-2 win.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday announced that nine new television productions would be awarded through the state's film and television tax credit program, which his office estimates will bring over $600 million in production spending.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
Some parts of the LA Jazz Festival were canceled just days before the citywide, two-week party was slated to begin, leaving performers and fans alike in the dark.
A performer will be living inside a billboard 30 feet above the Sunset Strip as Netflix promotes its new film "The Last House."
The Bob Baker Marionette Theater is releasing its first new show in four decades as the iconic team works to raise money and purchase its permanent home in Highland Park.
Emily Kaufman, The Travel Mom, joins CBS LA to give the scoop on the growing trend of astrotourism.
Football is back! With the NFL training camps wrapping up and the regular season quickly approaching, it's time to look at the league's toughest groups of teams. Former NFL Network and Denver Broncos reporter Elisa Hernandez argues that the NFC West is the best division, with the Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers. The Sporting Tribune writer opts for the AFC West and it's superior coaches like the Los Angeles Chargers' Jim Harbaugh and the Kansas City Chiefs' Andy Reid. Graham Metzker hosts, and wonders if there could be a Rams-Chargers Super Bowl this season in LA, in the latest Sports Central Showdown.
As students return to the classroom for the start of the school year, Southern California will continue to be warm and humid. A lull in the heat will come toward the end of the week as a low-pressure system moves south from the Pacific Northwest.
Nearly two months after suffering a fractured spine and skull, 19-year-old Brandon Mendez is trying to focus on recovering rather than wasting his energy on hating the Perris man accused of intentionally crashing into people in Culver City. Laurie Perez reports.
The Manhattan Beach Police Department arrested a man camping out in a resident's garage after the owner noticed food missing from the fridge.
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.
