Motorcycle Speed Racer Surrenders After Brief Standoff, Wild Chase
The suspect surrendered after a half dozen Downey Police patrol cars showed up.
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The suspect surrendered after a half dozen Downey Police patrol cars showed up.
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Wearing a jail house jumpsuit and handcuffs, Mitchell Taebel, 31, told Arizona reporters he initially didn't stop because the cop car looked shady.
The chase started in Glendale and ended in Encino.
The pursuit continued on several surface streets and freeways.
When Tosten Walsh Lommen's SUV hit a spike strip and landed in a ditch he fled and state troopers found the body 58-year-old Michelle Walsh wrapped in a blanket.
A high-speed pursuit came to an end this morning in Watts. Police believe the suspects could be connected to a string of robberies in Chino Hills.
CHP pitted the vehicle causing the suspect to hit a pole.
Multiple people are believed to be inside the car.
The driver and a passenger in the suspect's vehicle died. A second passenger suffered major injuries.
The plate was reportedly registered to a rented black 2017 Mercedes out of Florida.
The suspect was Latino and 28-years-old.
The chase began around 4:45 p.m. and ended when the suspect was ordered out of the vehicle around 6:05 p.m.
Police say the three men may have been involved in the hold-up of 2 PCS cell phone stores.
The woman in the chase in San Marino was cut out of the vehicle by emergency crews and hospitalized.
The chase ultimately ended when CHP officers were able to conduct a PIT maneuver on her vehicle.
A medical emergency patient who authorities say threatened an EMT, stole an ambulance and lead police on a chase was taken into custody Wednesday.
The owners of an SUV stolen from their Westlake Village home a week ago react as they see their car speeding through the streets of North Hollywood.
The CHP pursued a vehicle for almost an hour Thursday night where the driver was wanted for a simple traffic violation.
A suspected car thief led police on a pursuit that started in Carson, went through Long Beach and ended with a standoff when the man climbed a crane at the Port of Los Angeles and got naked.
The innocent driver is a father who was with his 12 and 8-year-old kids. They were taken to the hospital and are doing okay.
The driver and a passenger took off on foot.
The chase began around 4 p.m. and continued into Long Beach, Lakewood and Buena Park, where the driver bailed on foot.
Fontana Police said they had been chasing the cyclist for about a mile.
CHP confirmed a 52-year-old man called 911 saying he was going to hurt himself while behind the wheel of a pick-up truck. A bizarre pursuit ensued.
The Los Angeles County Fire Department said someone doing drilling work allegedly struck rhe oil line.
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
LAPD officers cleared a rat-infested homeless encampment in Pico Union, but hours later, people started setting up their tents again.
San Bernardino County deputies arrested four men accused of running a Colombian burglary ring in Southern California.
The 7-year-old Akita named Sasha survived the attack after her owner scared off the mountain lion.
The Los Angeles County Fire Department said someone doing drilling work allegedly struck rhe oil line.
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
Orange County firefighters evacuated Garden Grove neighborhoods after an industrial tank containing a flammable, self-heating substance started leaking at a nearby aerospace facility.
LAPD officers cleared a rat-infested homeless encampment in Pico Union, but hours later, people started setting up their tents again.
San Bernardino County deputies arrested four men accused of running a Colombian burglary ring in Southern California.
The Los Angeles County Fire Department said someone doing drilling work allegedly struck rhe oil line.
LAPD officers cleared a rat-infested homeless encampment in Pico Union, but hours later, people started setting up their tents again.
The 7-year-old Akita named Sasha survived the attack after her owner scared off the mountain lion.
Shannon Wadsworth, the victim's granddaughter, is speaking out, pleading for Gov. Gavin Newsom to block the release of James Dennis Lynch.
LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell said at a Thursday morning news conference that investigators worked undercover across multiple social media platforms, and "executed numerous residential search warrants and arrest warrants throughout the five-county region."
Shannon Wadsworth, the victim's granddaughter, is speaking out, pleading for Gov. Gavin Newsom to block the release of James Dennis Lynch.
Orange County firefighters evacuated Garden Grove neighborhoods after an industrial tank containing a flammable, self-heating substance started leaking at a nearby aerospace facility.
Police say that a man allegedly shot and killed a woman believed to be his girlfriend during a dispute early Wednesday morning.
Air quality monitors issued a smoke advisory as the Bain, Sandy and Santa Rosa Island wildfires continue to burn in Southern California.
"Single-pole beach umbrellas are the only shade structures permitted on city beaches, except within designated canopy zones," the City of Laguna Beach wrote on social media.
San Bernardino County deputies arrested four men accused of running a Colombian burglary ring in Southern California.
An alleged arsonist was arrested after setting fire to Banning City Hall and the Banning Police Station on Tuesday, according to police.
Police were notified by staff at John W. North High School on March 2 that several campus HVAC systems were damaged and stripped of materials. Officers began an investigation and, through surveillance footage, identified the suspects and their vehicle.
Air quality monitors issued a smoke advisory as the Bain, Sandy and Santa Rosa Island wildfires continue to burn in Southern California.
A homicide investigation is underway in Riverside County after a 47-year-old man was found shot to death early Tuesday morning.
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
Elon Musk's SpaceX is moving ahead with plans to go public in what some expect will be the biggest IPO ever.
U.S. motorists are likely to face even hotter gas prices as the summer driving season kicks off, according to a new analysis.
The Amazon founder said eliminating taxes for lower-income Americans could ease financial pressure and encourage entrepreneurship.
The $1.776 billion fund, which is part of the agreement to settle Trump's lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Dept., is to be used to compensate those who claim that the government weaponized the legal system against them.
Officials in Monterey County are moving forward with a proposal that would ban parking near the iconic Bixby Bridge at Big Sur, amid growing safety concerns involving tourists who stop along Highway 1 to take photos.
President Trump appeared to back Spencer Pratt's campaign for Los Angeles mayor, saying he'd like to see the political newcomer "do well" in the upcoming election.
Former Cuban leader Raúl Castro was indicted by a U.S. grand jury in connection with the Cuban military's fatal downing of two planes in 1996 — an escalation in the U.S. pressure campaign against the Cuban government.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
The $1.776 billion fund, which is part of the agreement to settle Trump's lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Dept., is to be used to compensate those who claim that the government weaponized the legal system against them.
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.
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.
More than a dozen cities and counties across California were given a "final warning" from state officials Wednesday, saying they have failed to properly plan for additional new homes amid the state's lack of affordable housing.
Jeff McNeil hit a tying homer in the ninth inning and Tyler Soderstrom had an RBI single in the 10th to rally the Athletics past the Los Angeles Angels 6-5.
Shohei Ohtani homered on the first pitch of the game before throwing five sharp innings of three-hit ball in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 4-0 victory over the San Diego Padres.
Aaron Rodgers says his 22nd season in the NFL will be his last.
Nick Kurtz had three hits and five RBIs, Brent Rooker and Zack Gelof homered and drove in three runs apiece as the Athletics beat the Los Angeles Angels 14-6.
Alex Call slid home with the tiebreaking run on Andy Pages' sacrifice fly off Mason Miller in the ninth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers hung on for a 5-4 victory over the San Diego Padres.
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
A judge has paused the prosecution of a woman charged with the attempted murder of Rihanna while it is determined whether she is mentally competent to stand trial.
René Cárdenas, the first Spanish-language broadcaster for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Houston Astros and Texas Rangers during a 60-year career, has died.
Spencer Pratt has said he was compelled to launch his unlikely mayoral run after his home was destroyed in last year's devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Spike Eldib, a barber at Entrourage, said sometimes the barber’s chair seems more like a therapy couch. He formalized the supportive talk and launched Hairapy.
Michael Juliano, editor at Time Out Los Angeles, shares events to look out for this weekend, including, Cinespia, Fiesta Hermosa and Sunday concerts at the Dome.
Movie critic Grae Drake discusses: “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu,” “I Love Boosters,” and the “Boroughs.”
The Long Beach BBQ Festival is returning for its 4th annual event. Spokesperson Terri Henry and restaurant owner Jeff Fitchett, of Magilla’s Barbecue, talk about things you can look forward to seeing.
Travel expert Katy Nastro talks about the Cheapest Cities Report, and she shares other tips to take advantage of over the summer.
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.
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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.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
