Violent crash kills UCLA student coming home during spring break
A 20-year-old Pasadena woman and UCLA student was killed in a violent wreck on the 101 Freeway in North Hollywood early Thursday morning that split a car in half.
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A 20-year-old Pasadena woman and UCLA student was killed in a violent wreck on the 101 Freeway in North Hollywood early Thursday morning that split a car in half.
UCLA Professor Ron Avi Astor talked to Amy Johnson about the heartbreaking findings from the survey of 7,000 teachers.
UCLA moves onto the Sweet Sixteen with their sure-handed victory over St. Mary's. They'll face No. 8 UNC in the Sweet Sixteen.
Freshmen will be guaranteed four years of university housing, and transfer students will be entitled to two years. DeMarco Morgan reports.
The No.4 Bruins escaped the hands of defeat Thursday, completing the comeback and downing No. 13 seeded Akron, 57-53.
The 50-year-old Cronin is in his third season at UCLA, compiling an overall record of 66-29.
Cal State Fullerton received a No. 15 seed and will face Duke on Friday.
Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 19 points, Jules Bernard added 15 and No. 13 UCLA beat No. 21 Southern California 69-59 Friday night in the Pac-12 semifinals.
The University of California system received a record 210,840 freshman applications for fall 2022, with UCLA leading the way, according to figures released Thursday.
UCLA is being accused of violating the Animal Welfare Act in connection with the death of two rabbits and a pig at its research labs, an animal-advocacy group announced Wednesday, but the university disputed the organization's "characterization of these events."
The Space Medicine Fellowship, which will train surgeons to treat people in space, is the first of its kind in the nation. The two-year program will train its fellows with NASA and rotate them between SpaceX and JPL.
With the memory of their triple-overtime loss at Arizona State still fresh two weeks later, the UCLA Bruins weren't about to let the rematch slip away on their home court.
The Bruins (19-5, 11-4 Pac-12) won their second straight by at least 20 points, but did it without two starters. Johnny Juzang missed the game due to a sore hip, while Cody Riley was unavailable. Riley missed eight games earlier this season due to a sprained left MCL.
A new study out of UCLA has found that if temperatures continue to rise globally, Southern California could face nearly double the "high risk fire days" in the near future.
Drew Peterson had his first double-double of the season with a career-high 27 points and 12 rebounds, leading No. 21 Southern California to a 67-64 win over No. 12 UCLA on Saturday night.
The settlement announced Tuesday resolves the lawsuits of 203 plaintiffs who allege they were assaulted by Heaps, who was a gynecologist/oncologist for nearly 35 years.
Matthew Harris, the former lecturer at UCLA, was ordered held without bail Thursday on a charge of threatening violence against the school in online videos and an 800-page document emailed to dozens of people.
UCLA classes on Tuesday temporarily reverted back to remote learning after a former instructor posted an alarming video and sent some students and faculty a threatening email, officials said.
Both schools started the term with three weeks of remote instruction.
A funeral was held Thursday for a 16-year-old girl whose body was dumped alongside the 110 Freeway in South Los Angeles after being shot and killed.
UCLA campus police released an alert about the strong-arm robbery that happened at about 1:30 p.m. Monday in De Neve Plaza. A UCLA student had met with someone at the location to sell an undisclosed item.
USC and UCLA will soon resume in-person classes after both universities started the spring semester remotely due to rising COVID-19 cases.
UCLA has extended head coach Chip Kelly through at least 2025, following the program's best season since 2015.
UCLA announced Tuesday that only family members will be able to attend all home indoor games through Jan. 21 due to the current surge in COVID-19 cases.
After a nearly two-week shutdown because of COVID-19, No. 5 UCLA men's basketball will host Long Beach State on Thursday. The game was added after the Bruins' game against Arizona State scheduled for Wednesday was postponed.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
Also in court were her father, Francisco Gonzalez, 59, and her former boyfriend, Kai Faron Cordrey, 26: all are accused of plotting to kill the father of Gonzalez's daughter during a 2020 custody dispute.
Weather officials say temperatures will be in the 80s and 90s, with some areas reaching up to 107 degrees. A heat advisory will also be in effect for several coastal communities, which tend to be a bit cooler.
The curious bear meandered into the office nestled in the San Bernardino Mountains and made its way into the lobby to check things out.
The Dodgers edged the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 last October to become the first repeat champions in a quarter-century. Trump feted the team in the White House East Room in April 2025 to mark their 2024 World Series championship.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
Also in court were her father, Francisco Gonzalez, 59, and her former boyfriend, Kai Faron Cordrey, 26: all are accused of plotting to kill the father of Gonzalez's daughter during a 2020 custody dispute.
Weather officials say temperatures will be in the 80s and 90s, with some areas reaching up to 107 degrees. A heat advisory will also be in effect for several coastal communities, which tend to be a bit cooler.
The curious bear meandered into the office nestled in the San Bernardino Mountains and made its way into the lobby to check things out.
The Dodgers edged the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 last October to become the first repeat champions in a quarter-century. Trump feted the team in the White House East Room in April 2025 to mark their 2024 World Series championship.
Also in court were her father, Francisco Gonzalez, 59, and her former boyfriend, Kai Faron Cordrey, 26: all are accused of plotting to kill the father of Gonzalez's daughter during a 2020 custody dispute.
Weather officials say temperatures will be in the 80s and 90s, with some areas reaching up to 107 degrees. A heat advisory will also be in effect for several coastal communities, which tend to be a bit cooler.
The curious bear meandered into the office nestled in the San Bernardino Mountains and made its way into the lobby to check things out.
The Dodgers edged the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 last October to become the first repeat champions in a quarter-century. Trump feted the team in the White House East Room in April 2025 to mark their 2024 World Series championship.
Over the past couple of days, prosecutors have called a long list of witnesses to testify, including investigators, law enforcement officers and people who worked with D4vd.
Two Mexican Mafia members face life in federal prison after a jury found them guilty of killing a man outside of his Orange County home.
Video posted to The Citizen App showed the man being shot at with less-than-lethal munitions before running out of view.
Ladera Ranch residents believe there's a high concentration of Ewing sarcoma cases in their neighborhood, with as many as six children diagnosed with the extremely rare cancer in recent years.
An investigation is underway in Laguna Beach, where a woman in her 60s was found dead inside her home on Monday.
Police said that 2,200 pounds of methamphetamine were seized during a search warrant at an Anaheim home.
Jackie, the so-called matriarch of the beloved Big Bear bald eagle family, is still in critical condition and recovering after she was involved in a fight with two other eagles last week, according to wildlife officials and Friends of Big Bear Valley.
A 23-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday after he allegedly assaulted a bus driver in Chino in what police called an unprovoked attack.
The fire was reported at around 1:30 p.m. in the Mead Valley area according to Riverside County firefighters.
Police said that the man was found naked in the grass with injuries to his face and that all of his belongings were in a nearby trash can.
Surveillance video footage showed the moments when two thieves allegedly stole up to $20,000 in memorabilia from a collectible card shop in Corona over the weekend.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
Max Muncy hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning, as the Dodgers beat the Phillies Wednesday night.
Nolan Wells, 18, was found dead just off Horn Island in Mississippi after enjoying a day out with friends on July 4.
More than 43,000 immigrants were arrested last month as DHS continues to detain people in less-publicized enforcement surges.
Carl Isom-McDaniel was on a walk with his grandson at Yellowstone National Park earlier this month when a bison suddenly charged at him and threw him 8 feet into the air.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
More than 43,000 immigrants were arrested last month as DHS continues to detain people in less-publicized enforcement surges.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion. Sources told CBS News the total cost could be far higher, in part due to military construction for damaged U.S. bases.
Sen. Darline Graham, who is serving out the remainder of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's term in the Senate, said she will seek a full term for the South Carolina seat her brother held for more than two decades.
Homeland Security Investigations is an arm of ICE, meaning the immigration enforcement agency would effectively be investigating incidents involving its own agents.
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.
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.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
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.
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.
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.
The Dodgers edged the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 last October to become the first repeat champions in a quarter-century. Trump feted the team in the White House East Room in April 2025 to mark their 2024 World Series championship.
Lukas MacNaughton and Marcel Hartel scored four minutes apart late in the first half of St. Louis City's 3-1 victory over the LA Galaxy.
Son Heung-min scored a goal for the second consecutive game, Denis Bouanga added a goal, and Los Angeles FC beat Real Salt Lake 3-1.
Max Muncy hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning, as the Dodgers beat the Phillies Wednesday night.
Hunter Dobbins scattered six hits over six innings, JJ Wetherholt hit a home run in the sixth and the St. Louis Cardinals held on for a 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday.
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
Los Angeles County's chief medical examiner is emphasizing the need for greater transparency when it comes to autopsies following celebrity deaths.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
One mile to the east of the major Sunset Boulevard break, a small broken water valve leads to minor street flooding on Santa Monica Blvd.
Steve Hilton launched his CA gubernatorial campaign in Boyle Heights and discusses why he chose that location, as he says he is fighting for working-class people.
Attorney Rachel Fiset discusses the latest in the D4vd preliminary hearing, ahead of day three.
A bear is captured on video opening the office door to the Crestline Village Water District, but it decided to quit the job before even starting after hearing people.
Temperatures will be well above average as the rest of the week progresses. Weather officials have issued a heat advisory for much of the Southern California region ahead of the major warmup.
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.
