Burglary suspect ditches car on Metro train tracks during hectic chase
After a crosstown pursuit Monday afternoon, a burglary suspect ditched his getaway car on a Metro rail line.
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After a crosstown pursuit Monday afternoon, a burglary suspect ditched his getaway car on a Metro rail line.
A nearly hour-and-a-half long pursuit finally came to an end when CHP successfully laid a spike strip that ripped off one of tires of a stolen vehicle that they were chasing.
A lengthy pursuit with a suspect wanted for driving aggressively came to a sudden end in Sun Valley on Sunday when the suspect slammed into another car and careened into the wall off the side of the 170 Freeway.
A generally calm pursuit took a wild turn Monday evening, when a stolen vehicle suspect originally driving slowly began ramming police vehicles before jumping an embankment onto the 91 Freeway in Corona.
The suspect could be seen holding a dog in his lap as he led LAPD officers on a brief pursuit Sunday evening before he was cornered and taken into custody.
A driver was detained after leading authorities on a brief chase in the Wilmington area Thursday afternoon.
A lengthy police pursuit came to a peculiar end in the San Gabriel Valley on Wednesday, when a suspect suddenly surrendered after blowing through red lights and speeding on surface streets. As the suspect was being taken into custody, what appeared to be a television filming crew can be seen standing next to officers.
A brief pursuit with an assault with a pair of suspects wanted for grand theft auto quickly turned into a standoff in Monterey Park, when the suspects fled on foot near a Walgreens.
The occupants were wanted for a burglary.
The driver recklessly tried to evade deputies, speeding through red lights and nearly crashing into a bus.
A pursuit with a stolen vehicle suspect came to a crashing end in South Los Angeles on Tuesday before LASD deputies were able to take the driver and other suspects into custody.
California Highway Patrol officers were in high-speed pursuit of a stolen tractor-trailer in Orange County Monday morning before the driver pulled over and surrendered in the Buena Park area. Watch the full chase here.
The Good Samaritan, whose car was stolen yesterday, did not want to press charges against the man that led police on a cross-county pursuit. Instead, he hopes to reconnect with the man and help him more. Mike Rogers reports.
A motorcycle pursuit came to a crashing end in Glendale on Monday, after the suspect collided with an uninvolved vehicle. The pursuit is said to have began for a traffic infraction before the suspect took off from officers who attempted to pull him over.
A pursuit suspect riding a motorcycle led authorities on a brief pursuit through Orange County on Friday before surrendering after the bike appeared to run out of gas or suffer some sort of mechanical issue.
California Highway Patrol officers were in pursuit of a petty theft suspect from Ventura County on Thursday. They chased the suspects along the 405 Freeway before they exited onto surface streets, at which point CHP called off the pursuit.
A high-speed pursuit came to a crashing end after the stolen vehicle crashed into a street sign.
The pursuit suspect came to a stop and was taken into custody in Long Beach.
The pursuit began near South Los Angeles but weaved its way through several freeways before going south on the I-710 Freeway. Read more here.
The pursuit came to an aggressive end when a Gardena police cruiser successfully used a PIT maneuver on the pickup. The suspect's truck spun around when officers started to hold him at gunpoint. After a brief standoff, the driver exited the car and surrendered to officers.
Four suspects were in custody and six civilians were hospitalized, two critically, after a police pursuit ended in a three-car crash in Harvard Heights early Tuesday.
A 19-year-old Reseda man was killed in a crash at the ending of a police pursuit at Lindley Avenue and Roscoe Blvd. in Northridge at about 12:30 a.m. Thursday.
L.A. County sheriff's deputies were searching for two suspects who ran from a crash scene following a police pursuit that ended in Harbor City Tuesday morning.
A man was killed in an officer-involved shooting following a police pursuit and fiery crash in La Habra early Friday morning.
A pursuit suspect crashed a Ford Expedition into two houses in Encino early Friday morning.
The Los Angeles Police Department is in pursuit of an armed suspect in the San Fernando Valley.
The Los Angeles County Fire Department commissioned Citygate Associates, LLC, to conduct a report on the opening hours of the Eaton Fire.
Athletics starter J.T. Ginn took a no-hitter into the ninth inning Monday night before Adam Frazier lined a leadoff single for the Los Angeles Angels and Zach Neto crushed a two-run walk-off homer to secure the unlikely 2-1 win.
The San Diego Padres snapped the Los Angeles Dodgers' five-game winning streak with a 1-0 victory.
The new 3,700-gallon tank will help water-dropping helicopters quickly refill and return to dousing any wildfires in the area.
Cal Fire officials say the Sandy Fire in Simi Valley is spreading "dangerously fast" and is threatening structures as well as infrastructure.
Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, and two suspected shooters were found dead inside a vehicle nearby, police said.
The Los Angeles Police Department is in pursuit of an armed suspect in the San Fernando Valley.
The Los Angeles County Fire Department commissioned Citygate Associates, LLC, to conduct a report on the opening hours of the Eaton Fire.
The new 3,700-gallon tank will help water-dropping helicopters quickly refill and return to dousing any wildfires in the area.
The Los Angeles Police Department is in pursuit of an armed suspect in the San Fernando Valley.
The Los Angeles County Fire Department commissioned Citygate Associates, LLC, to conduct a report on the opening hours of the Eaton Fire.
Los Angeles-area law enforcement agencies have announced that they will increase patrols around mosques and other houses of worship on Monday after a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego left five people dead, including the two alleged gunmen.
Mark Fuhrman, the former Los Angeles Police Department detective who became a central figure of the murder case against OJ Simpson, died at 74.
Cal Fire officials said the Sandy Fire in Simi Valley is spreading "dangerously fast" and is threatening structures as well as infrastructure.
The new 3,700-gallon tank will help water-dropping helicopters quickly refill and return to dousing any wildfires in the area.
Disturbing video showing a dog chained up in the back of a pickup truck on the 5 Freeway in Southern California has sparked a call to action to help the pup find a new home.
The Tustin Police Department says Juan Marquez, 47, waited outside Sandra Fernandez's workplace before fatally shooting her.
There are beach hazards and high surf advisories throughout Southern California's coast, and a red flag warning for the Antelope Valley this weekend.
A 71-year-old man in Irvine is accused of beating a group of ducklings, killing one before throwing them in a trash can.
Los Angeles-area law enforcement agencies have announced that they will increase patrols around mosques and other houses of worship on Monday after a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego left five people dead, including the two alleged gunmen.
A Long Beach man was arrested in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash that killed a 57-year-old woman in Riverside County over the weekend.
Firefighters found the man dead inside of a burning one-story building on North D Street at around 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, according to the San Bernardino County Fire Department.
Two people were hospitalized on Saturday after a trolley, Tesla and Rivian collided in Temecula's wine country.
The 80-year-old man and 79-year-old woman were both found suffering from traumatic injuries inside their Bermuda Dunes home on Friday during a welfare check, according to Riverside County sheriff's deputies.
Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, and two suspected shooters were found dead inside a vehicle nearby, police said.
California jury dismissed all charges, finding that Musk missed the three-year statute of limitations to file suit.
President Trump had accused the Treasury Department and IRS of unlawfully allowing a government contractor to leak his tax returns and those of his sons and company.
Sunday's win at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, is only his second PGA tour victory, after winning the 2024 Wyndham Championship.
Left-handed reliever Jack Dreyer has become the latest Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher to be placed on their injured list.
President Trump had accused the Treasury Department and IRS of unlawfully allowing a government contractor to leak his tax returns and those of his sons and company.
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
President Trump announced Friday evening that U.S. and Nigerian military forces had killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a leader in the Islamic State group.
President Trump's trip to China could bolster economic relations, but failed to deliver a breakthrough deal, some trade and energy experts said.
Sens. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin say their concern is there may be more emergency exit doors than flight attendants in the event of an evacuation.
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.
Athletics starter J.T. Ginn took a no-hitter into the ninth inning Monday night before Adam Frazier lined a leadoff single for the Los Angeles Angels and Zach Neto crushed a two-run walk-off homer to secure the unlikely 2-1 win.
The San Diego Padres snapped the Los Angeles Dodgers' five-game winning streak with a 1-0 victory.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed veteran reliever Jonathan Hernández and optioned reliever Chayce McDermott back to the minors after one appearance.
Hany Mukhtar scored three goals, his first hat trick since 2023, and Nashville SC beat Los Angeles FC 3-2.
Sunday's win at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, is only his second PGA tour victory, after winning the 2024 Wyndham Championship.
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.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
SkyCal was overhead as the driver and passenger surrendered to police in North Hollywood.
An independent report commissioned by the Los Angeles County Fire Department found that evacuation orders during the Eaton Fire were not delayed. Survivors have criticized the emergency response to the Eaton Fire, with many Altadena-area residents saying they never received warnings at its onset, while others said they received notifications only after they were already preparing to leave or had already evacuated. Hunter Sowards reports.
With the war in Iran cutting off oil supplies, experts believe California's already high gas prices will skyrocket this summer. Gio Insignares reports.
Laurie Perez, Mike Rogers and Desmond Shaw provide the latest details on the Sandy Fire, which started in Simi Valley on Monday morning before spreading to burn more than 1,300 acres of vegetation, destroy one home and prompt evacuation orders and warnings for residents in Ventura and Los Angeles counties.
A Pico Rivera salon owner is doing cuts and color in exchange for services. She's getting offers from electrician services to personal training. Alys Martinez reports.
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.
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.
