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University of Southern California aviation expert Michael Barr is concerned about the flying public's response to news that Tuesday's Germanwings jetliner crash in the French Alps was a willful act.
A preliminary report confirmed Tuesday that Harrison Ford's vintage aircraft crashed last week after losing engine power, forcing the actor to land at Penmar Golf Course in Venice just after takeoff from Santa Monica Airport.
Aviation experts are applauding Harrison Ford's handling of the frightening crash-landing of a vintage aircraft in the Venice area of Los Angeles.
The wreckage of Harrison Ford's vintage plane was moved from a Venice golf course Thursday to a nearby hanger for a joint FAA and NTSB investigation into the crash of the single-engine aircraft.
Celebrities expressed concern via Twitter after learning that a single-engine plane piloted by actor Harrison Ford crash-landed in the Venice area of Los Angeles.
The pilot, identified later at Ford, was only one person on the plane, and he was taken to a hospital, where he is now listed in fair to moderate condition.
A pilot suffered minor injuries Tuesday after his plane went down in San Bernardino County.
Authorities say possible wreckage has been spotted in Mojave Desert mountains during a search for a small airplane that disappeared during a flight from Southern California to Nevada.
Colleagues of a Jet Propulsion Laboratory scientist killed Friday when his small plane went down in Van Nuys are discussing his contributions to JPL and NASA.
The Los Angeles Fire Department Friday was investigating a small plane that crashed in a busy intersection in Lake Balboa.
In 1986 an AeroMexico flight headed to LAX collided with a small plane over a quiet neighborhood in Cerritos, killing all aboard both planes, and 15 people on the ground.
A plane crash killed one person Monday in the San Bernardino Mountains.
The single-engine Luscombe 8A the pilot flew crashed for unknown reasons about 6:15 p.m. Friday.
In the wake of the horrific Malaysia Airlines crash that claimed the lives of 298 passengers Thursday in Ukraine, local aviation and terrorism experts are discussing how investigators will determine who's responsible.
The Ukrainian community in Southern California is struggling to make sense of Thursday's deadly plane crash that claimed the lives of 298 passengers in eastern Ukraine.
The incident was reported around 9:20 a.m. after someone saw smoke and flames on a hill.
Sebastian Grewal passed away peacefully in his father's arms.
Authorities say a small plane crashed in a used car lot not far from Whiteman Airport in Pacoima.
Three sons who lost their mother in a plane crash at Santa Monica Airport filed a wrongful death lawsuit Tuesday against the estate of the aircraft's pilot, alleging negligence.
Nearly one year after Jenni Rivera's tragic death, her brother and daughter shared their private memories of the larger-than-life Mexican-American superstar.
The Los Angeles County Coroner on Friday officially named Lauren Winkler as one of four victims killed in a plane crash Sunday at Santa Monica Airport.
The Los Angeles County Coroner Friday identified three of the four victims killed after an airplane crashed at Santa Monica Airport.
Officials are joining residents living near Santa Monica Airport in asking the Federal Aviation Administration to address safety concerns after a plane crashed into a hangar Sunday, killing four people aboard.
One city councilman is calling for the permanent closure of Santa Monica Airport after a fatal crash killed at least two people Sunday.
The National Transportation Safety Board was expected to release new details Monday about a deadly plane crash at the Santa Monica Airport.
Authorities allege that Bailee Lynn Rios was driving a gray 2004 Ford Expedition and was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of De Soto Avenue when she ran a red light at Nordhoff Street, colliding with the side of a bus.
A preliminary 3.1-magnitude earthquake struck near Compton, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The Aug. 30 heist was captured on surveillance footage, showing two male suspects working to remove the $50,000 valued statue from Christ Our Savior Catholic Church in Santa Ana.
Investigators later determined that the pills were being sold to anyone who would pay, including minors.
Family and friends of the victims started a memorial outside of Whiteman Airport, placing flowers and photos.
Authorities allege that Bailee Lynn Rios was driving a gray 2004 Ford Expedition and was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of De Soto Avenue when she ran a red light at Nordhoff Street, colliding with the side of a bus.
George Marciniw grew up in Southern California, had been a pilot for decades and was said to have had a heart of gold. Eliana Moreno was born in Orange County, graduated from Chapman University in 2010, and realized her dream of working in news.
Family members of the two men who were killed on Tuesday afternoon when a driver plowed into the side of a Los Angeles Metro bus in Chatsworth are working through the devastation by focusing on the decades of love they shared.
A preliminary 3.1-magnitude earthquake struck near Compton, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The Aug. 30 heist was captured on surveillance footage, showing two male suspects working to remove the $50,000 valued statue from Christ Our Savior Catholic Church in Santa Ana.
Authorities allege that Bailee Lynn Rios was driving a gray 2004 Ford Expedition and was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of De Soto Avenue when she ran a red light at Nordhoff Street, colliding with the side of a bus.
A preliminary 3.1-magnitude earthquake struck near Compton, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The Aug. 30 heist was captured on surveillance footage, showing two male suspects working to remove the $50,000 valued statue from Christ Our Savior Catholic Church in Santa Ana.
Investigators later determined that the pills were being sold to anyone who would pay, including minors.
Family and friends of the victims started a memorial outside of Whiteman Airport, placing flowers and photos.
Orange County vector control officials are sounding the alarm on what they say is an unprecedented mosquito season.
Police say that the 18-year-old student was taken to the hospital after attending a fraternity function on Saturday.
With a powerful El Niño already predicted to batter Southern California over the winter, forecasters are also cautioning residents to be wary of another phenomenon that may come along with it.
As of Monday, 10 homes in the private Capistrano Bay District have been red-tagged, and seven more have been yellow-tagged.
The fire was reported at around 2:30 p.m. in the 2400 block of Las Palomas Drive in the La Habra Heights area.
Melody Valdez, 21 of Temecula, was arrested on suspicion of homicide, among other charges.
The crash happened just before 7 a.m. on Sunday near the intersection of Whitewood Road and Meadowlark Lane, Murrieta police said.
The deputy was struck by a hit-and-run driver near the intersection of Winchester Road and Murrieta Hot Springs Road a little before 9 a.m. on Wednesday morning.
A Wildomar man was arrested on Friday after a suspicious death investigation by Riverside County homicide investigators dating back to July 2025.
Each flag carries a card with a name, an age and the location where the victim of 9/11 died.
The Fed increased its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points to battle resurgent inflation driven by soaring energy prices.
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.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
The Supreme Court on Monday blocked the Postal Service from enforcing new mail voting rules ahead of the midterm elections.
Earlier Tuesday, a federal judge again blocked the board from adding President Trump's name to the facade of the building.
Qualifying collector cars will gradually become exempt from smog checks beginning Jan. 1, 2028.
The Supreme Court on Monday blocked the Postal Service from enforcing new mail voting rules ahead of the midterm elections.
Earlier Tuesday, a federal judge again blocked the board from adding President Trump's name to the facade of the building.
China warned against turning outer space into a "battlefield" after the U.S. confirmed that it has weapons deployed in space.
FBI Director Kash Patel was grilled for nearly five hours by both Democrats and Republicans about a string of recent negative headlines about the FBI.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Students who purchased a "Den Pass" to games will be refunded by the end of September, UCLA officials said.
Elly De La Cruz hit a two-run homer and the Cincinnati Reds at least temporarily prevented the Los Angeles Dodgers from clinching the NL West title with a 6-2 victory.
Cal Raleigh had two hits and three RBIs, Josh Naylor had two hits and two RBIs and the Seattle Mariners kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a 7-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night.
The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation on Wednesday announced plans for a brand new set of Dodgers Dreamfields in Altadena as the city continues to recover from the devastating Eaton Fire in 2025.
Ryan Johnson pitched six strong innings, Josh Lowe hit a tiebreaking home run and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Seattle Mariners 2-1.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards celebrated the best in television and streaming from the past year on Monday. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Dubbed the "Designer to the Stars," Bob Mackie won nine Emmy Awards, a Tony Award and was nominated for three Oscars.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
Jonathan Franklin, Rams director of social Justice and football development, shares community initiatives ahead of the season.
Dana Roselli and Sean McCallister of the Vegas Reveal podcast share the latest from the Strip: The Hard Rock guitar tower taking shape, Usher wax figure at Madame Tussauds, and Oktoberfest at Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas.
“American Mayhem” with Larry the Cable Guy premieres Sept. 19, featuring video clips of everyday comical mishaps.
UCLA Professor Lee Ohanian discusses the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes and their impact on consumers.
Heal the Bay's President and CEO, Tracy Quinn, talks about this Saturday’s Coastal Cleanup Day 2026, which takes place at 60 sites.
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.
