Man From LA Arrested In Alabama After Allegedly Kidnapping, Seriously Injuring Woman
A Los Angeles-area man was arrested Sunday in Alabama after a suspected kidnapping, followed by a high-speed chase, ended with a hostage standoff inside his van.
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A Los Angeles-area man was arrested Sunday in Alabama after a suspected kidnapping, followed by a high-speed chase, ended with a hostage standoff inside his van.
Los Angeles firefighters were called out after 8:30 a.m. to rescue the man who had fallen into an approximately 50-foot trench at a construction site at 1411 N. Hobart Blvd. in East Hollywood.
Alexander Rivera was identified by the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office as the man who apparently committed suicide at Los Angeles International Airport Sunday night. It's not clear where Rivera was from or why he was at the airport.
Authorities were called to the airport at about 5 p.m. for a medical issue on the plane that was arriving from Las Vegas.
Jerry Herman, best known for writing the music and lyrics for upbeat classic Broadway shows like "Hello, Dolly!" and "Mame" died in Miami Thursday at the age of 88.
"The season of giving," the rapper tweeted Monday with a video of the free-for-all. In the video, the rapper is seen on top of a black Mercedes SUV, throwing large amounts of cash into the air from a bag.
Caitlin Hill was stopped because she had an oversized bag, a situation that escalated when she refused to leave the area. Rich Hill then tried to intervene and got arrested himself.
From protecting the quarterback to protecting the city's most vulnerable families, Los Angeles Rams tackle Andrew Whitworth spread some much-needed holiday cheer tonight for local families currently experiencing homelessness.
The crash happened at about 3:20 a.m. at Danny's Liquor and Market at the corner of Lankershim Boulevard and Sherman Way.
Heavy, steady rainfall overnight is causing flooding on freeways and streets all over Los Angeles and making for harrowing driving conditions.
A Los Angeles Police Department motorcycle officer was transported to a hospital after a crash involving another vehicle in Mid-City Sunday night.
Rain and mountain snow were beginning to fall over the Southland Sunday evening, previewing a second storm later in the week that is expected to feature wet weather on Christmas.
The first-ever Amy Winehouse exhibit in the United States will debut at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles next month.
Six people were arrested Friday night as unionized airline caterers staged another demonstration at Los Angeles International Airport to highlight their demand for higher wages and expanded benefits as the holiday travel rush kicked into high gear.
A memorial was held Friday for homeless people who recently died on downtown's Skid Row, but the event quickly turned into a rally urging the city to create more housing for those living on the streets.
The dry weather that the region has been enjoying this week will give way to scattered rain starting Sunday, along with gusty winds, and showers continuing through Christmas Eve. Higher elevations could see snow showers.
The Golden State continues to shine when it comes to creating jobs.
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The blaze was first reported at about 3 a.m. at the El Camino Shopping Center on Valley Circle Boulevard, right off the 101 Freeway in Woodland Hills. More than 100 firefighters needed nearly an hour and 20 minutes to put out the flames.
Several dozen students, faculty and residents of the Westchester community gathered at a lecture hall at Loyola Marymount University's College of Business Administration to watch Thursday's debate unfold just a short distance away.
The sixth and final Democratic president debate of 2019 kicked off Thursday with a question on impeachment before leading to some heated exchanges on fundraising and experience before candidates were forced to tackle forgiveness and gifts.
A deadly hit-and-run early Thursday morning in Echo Park prompted the victim's loved one to send an emotional message to the suspect.
Attorney Eli Morgenstern said Avenatti poses a threat to clients and the public if he continues to perform legal work.
One man is believed to be behind a bank robbery spree that started Nov. 22. The most recent bank robbery happened Monday in Hollywood.
As firefighters started to battle the flames, the two women were found and rescued.
Deputies said that the shooting happened just after 4 p.m. in the 18600 block of Gridley Road.
The New York Knicks captured their first NBA championship in 53 years with a 94-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night.
Los Angeles County deputies say that someone found a grenade while cleaning their garage on Saturday afternoon.
Former All-Pro San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith died at the age of 36, the team said on Saturday.
The 27-year-old Yamamoto struck out seven in his fourth consecutive victory. He threw 109 pitches, 74 for strikes.
Kick it in the Park events will take place at 18 different park sites, with 100 free screenings hosted by the Mayor's Office, the council districts, and Los Angeles Recreation and Parks.
Deputies said that the shooting happened just after 4 p.m. in the 18600 block of Gridley Road.
The U.S. men's national soccer team, which last appeared at the 2022 World Cup, will face Paraguay to kick off its 2026 World Cup.
The New York Knicks captured their first NBA championship in 53 years with a 94-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night.
With 104 World Cup games being played in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, it's like "a Super Bowl every single day for five weeks," U.S. team captain Tim Ream told CBS News.
Deputies said that the shooting happened just after 4 p.m. in the 18600 block of Gridley Road.
Los Angeles County deputies say that someone found a grenade while cleaning their garage on Saturday afternoon.
A 300-acre brush fire burning south of Palmdale has prompted evacuation orders and warnings for some residents, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
Long Beach neighbors said what started as a peaceful celebration marking the end of the school year turned into a brawl that ended with some teens being detained by police.
The family of a woman who was allegedly stabbed in the neck by an inmate while working at Chino's Men's Prison last year has filed a lawsuit against the state.
The City of Laguna Beach said the sighting occurred 250 to 300 yards offshore of Christmas Cove, about one-quarter mile north of the area where the girl was initially swept away.
The November Fire has forced some evacuation orders and warnings for people in San Diego County.
Laguna Beach officials said that their search for the girl concluded at around 9 p.m. on Wednesday night, more than 24 hours after the girl was swept away.
Hundreds of Orange County residents gathered in Garden Grove on Tuesday night to demand answers from GKN Aerospace leadership during a special city council meeting.
The Orange County District Attorney's Office said officers found her in a running shower with her toddler's body.
The family of a woman who was allegedly stabbed in the neck by an inmate while working at Chino's Men's Prison last year has filed a lawsuit against the state.
A family is asking for answers after a father and son died when a Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department engine collided with their sedan in Hemet.
Two people were killed, including a 9-year-old boy, during a three-car crash in Riverside County on Tuesday night, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The November Fire has forced some evacuation orders and warnings for people in San Diego County.
Following a yearlong investigation, Freddy Cisneros of Fontana was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly having sex with a minor under the age of sixteen.
NBA star James Harden was booked into jail and released on bond less than 2 hours later.
President Trump issued an executive order in March 2025 ordering national parks to not display elements that "inappropriately disparage Americans past or living."
The U.S. men's national soccer team made easy work of Paraguay in its World Cup opener Friday, defeating the South American side 4-1 at SoFi Stadium.
The U.S. military has killed Niño Guerrero, the alleged leader of Venezuela-based gang Tren de Aragua, President Trump announced Friday.
Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would not harm U.S. consumers or weaken competition, DOJ antitrust enforcers said.
The U.S. military has killed Niño Guerrero, the alleged leader of Venezuela-based gang Tren de Aragua, President Trump announced Friday.
Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would not harm U.S. consumers or weaken competition, DOJ antitrust enforcers said.
A federal appellate court denied a last-minute attempt by the Trump administration to stop the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center on Friday.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new group of documents and videos related to UFOs, or UAPs, with 72 more documents, images and recordings.
Voters in California may decide this fall on a proposal that would make tax increases on high-income earners to fund education permanent, officials said.
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.
The New York Knicks captured their first NBA championship in 53 years with a 94-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night.
Former All-Pro San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith died at the age of 36, the team said on Saturday.
The 27-year-old Yamamoto struck out seven in his fourth consecutive victory. He threw 109 pitches, 74 for strikes.
NBA star James Harden was booked into jail and released on bond less than 2 hours later.
Trey Mancini hit a two-run triple to give Los Angeles an early lead, rookie Sam Aldegheri tossed five strong innings and Ryan Zeferjahn struck out Cedric Mullins with the bases loaded in the ninth to help the Angels beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3.
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
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.
Hundreds of people gathered in Westlake on Saturday for the annual "Black on the Block" celebration, which spotlights Black-owned businesses in Los Angeles.
The victim has not yet been identified.
Lauren Pozen reports from the LA Coliseum, where hundreds of soccer fans flocked on Saturday to experience FIFA Fan Fest, where World Cup watch parties were in full swing.
Hundreds of people gathered on Saturday to show solidarity for immigrant workers in Altadena on Saturday, just about one year after immigration raids began across the U.S.
Alex Biston takes a look at the changing weather across Southern California in her NEXT Weather Forecast.
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.
