
Heartbroken Van Nuys woman talks about crash that killed her son and mother
Reporter Lauren Pozen spoke to Anna Tobar Calderon who is grieving the deaths of her mom and son.
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Reporter Lauren Pozen spoke to Anna Tobar Calderon who is grieving the deaths of her mom and son.
Los Angeles Fire Dept. personnel were called to Van Nuys Middle School Thursday morning.
Kristine Lazar reports from Van Nuys, where one woman is at wit's end with a homeless man who has continued to take up her front porch despite multiple calls to police.
The dumped pallets on the southbound 405 Freeway left debris across all lanes at Roscoe Boulevard. Marci Gonzalez and Chris Holmstrom report.
A lengthy Sigalert was underway in Van Nuys after a woman walking on the 405 Freeway was struck and killed by traffic.
Kara Finnstrom reports from Van Nuys, where an hours-long manhunt resulted in the arrest of the suspect wanted for shooting a CHP officer Monday evening.
Kara Finnstrom was live in Van Nuys where an hours-long search for a suspect wanted in connection with the shooting of a California Highway Patrol officer continued.
The shooting happened at about 7:54 p.m. in the 4500 block of Laurel Canyon Boulevard. The Los Angeles Fire Department took the critically-wounded officer to a nearby hospital.
The suspect fled the scene before additional officers arrived. However, the Los Angeles Police Department and CHP went to an apartment complex near Reseda and Van Nuys after receiving a license plate number of the vehicle the officer pulled over during the shooting. Desmond Shaw reports.
Tena Ezzeddine reports from Van Nuys where 31-year-old Rene Hernandez was getting gas at a 76 Gas Station in the 7200 block of Woodman Avenue in Van Nuys when a man approached him and opened fire.
The man's body was found on a sidewalk along Victory Boulevard between Kester and Noble. Ross Palombo reports.
Rick Montanez reports from Van Nuys, near the East Valley Animal Shelter, where a German Shepherd mix, who was the center of a dramatic, nearly 90-minute rescue effort by LAFD after it was swept away in the current of the LA River, was taken for evaluation.
LAPD is looking for the driver of a Jeep Wrangler who may have witnessed the fatal hit-and-run that occurred on Sepulveda Boulevard in Van Nuys early Sunday morning.
LAPD officers were investigating a fatal stabbing that took place in Van Nuys Saturday. One person has been arrested.
Police said that Blackstone, who worked on "The Jerry Springer Show," "Divorce Court" and "The Tony Danza Show" among others, intentionally set a fire that killed her sister and attempted to stage it as an accident.
An LAPD vehicle with two officers inside was involved in a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Van Nuys and Glenoaks Boulevards on Sunday. One person was transported to a hospital for medical treatment.
LAX, one of the largest and busiest airports in the nation will get $79 million, and Burbank Airport will receive close to $8 million. Van Nuys Airport is getting a comparatively smaller boost at $763,000.
With high-powered winds set to gust through the Southland over the weekend, residents all over are already feeling the impact in the form of fallen trees, dust advisories and icy temperatures.
LAPD officers investigating the death of a homeless man in Sherman Oaks believe foul play may have been involved, as the body bore signs of injuries consistent with those caused by a vehicle.
LAPD Officers were in pursuit of an alleged attempted murder suspect on Saturday evening. The driver was booked at speeds of over 110 miles per hour.
LAPD Officers are on the scene of a drive-by shooting in Van Nuys, where at least three people suffered gunshot wounds.
At least two people involved in the crash were transported to a nearby hospital, one of which was reported to be a seven-year old child. The other person appeared to be an adult woman.
A man was shot in the right arm and suffered blunt force trauma to the head during a robbery in Van Nuys.
Police say a Toyota Camry struck a Toyota Prius and then slammed into a utility pole.
A suspect in a stolen car lead Los Angeles police on a pursuit through the San Fernando Valley late Monday night and early Tuesday morning before being captured in Sherman Oaks.
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority Friday activated its winter shelter program in an attempt to provide additional safety for unhoused individuals in response to the fatal shootings of three homeless people in separate attacks.
Southern California has hired D'Anton Lynn away from archrival UCLA to be Lincoln Riley's new defensive coordinator.
A Pasadena police officer filed a lawsuit against her department Friday, alleging that she was subjected to racial discrimination and retaliated against.
This comes after Los Angeles officials reported Friday that they are seeking a suspected serial killer in the murders of three homeless people this week.
Despite their recent success in locating the suspect connected to a murder in San Dimas, some community members are criticizing the series of cameras and license plate readers put up throughout the city of Beverly Hills.
LAPD searching for suspect in at least 3 killings of homeless people.
Los Angeles police shot a woman in Chatsworth after she allegedly assaulted a family member and set the home on fire Friday afternoon.
Sandra Day O'Connor was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court by President Ronald Reagan in 1981, and she retired in 2006.
Orange County Transportation Authority officials are celebrating the opening of express lanes on the 405 Freeway from Costa Mesa to the 605 Freeway.
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority Friday activated its winter shelter program in an attempt to provide additional safety for unhoused individuals in response to the fatal shootings of three homeless people in separate attacks.
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority Friday activated its winter shelter program in an attempt to provide additional safety for unhoused individuals in response to the fatal shootings of three homeless people in separate attacks.
A Pasadena police officer filed a lawsuit against her department Friday, alleging that she was subjected to racial discrimination and retaliated against.
Despite their recent success in locating the suspect connected to a murder in San Dimas, some community members are criticizing the series of cameras and license plate readers put up throughout the city of Beverly Hills.
Los Angeles police are searching for two suspects who shot a person at a Hollywood grocery store.
Los Angeles police shot a woman in Chatsworth after she allegedly assaulted a family member and set the home on fire Friday afternoon.
Hidden Air Tags helped investigators track down a plant thief accused of stealing $8,000 worth of items.
Chance Brannon, a former Camp Pendleton Marine, has pleaded guilty to federal charges for his role in a firebombing attack on a Planned Parenthood clinic in Costa Mesa in 2022 as well as planning an attack on Dodger Stadium.
Newport Beach police Sgt. Steve Oberon said they are "actively seeking additional information related to these allegations and pursuing all leads and evidence to obtain the facts of the case."
A Westminster mother is accused of drowning her 9-year-old daughter in a bathtub. Prosecutors said the girl used a wheelchair and could not speak.
Orange County's Board of Supervisors renewed the contract of a homeless services center in Santa Ana, much to the dismay of some residents.
A San Bernardino County Sheriff's sergeant was airlifted to the hospital after killing a suspect during a gas station shootout.
A federal court ruling involving a controversial arrest within Moreno Valley Unified School District could lead to big changes in school policies nationwide.
Parents, students and teacher from Temecula sued their school district after the board approved a gender notification policy and a so-called ban on teaching critical race theory.
A San Bernardino officer was caught on camera beating a pursuit suspect after a violent crash.
Despite several seniors graduating last year, the California School for the Deaf in Riverside rallied to capture their second consecutive CIF championship for Division 1 over the weekend.
A federal court ruling involving a controversial arrest within Moreno Valley Unified School District could lead to big changes in school policies nationwide.
Caltrans engineers warned the department about the possibility of fires raging under freeways if flammable materials were allowed to be stored there. However, it appears these guidelines may have been ignored.
A stabbing at an LAUSD school that went unreported for hours has raised concerns about student's safety.
A KCAL News investigation, which revealed dangerous and toxic conditions at several Metro stations across Los Angeles County, where potentially deadly traces of drugs were found left behind, has prompted the Metro board to pass a mandate requiring cleaning and disinfecting to promote the safety of travelers. David Goldstein reports.
KCAL News senior reporter Ross Palombo shows how race, ethnicity and wealth affect the quality of schools in California.
This comes after Los Angeles officials reported Friday that they are seeking a suspected serial killer in the murders of three homeless people this week.
Sandra Day O'Connor was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court by President Ronald Reagan in 1981, and she retired in 2006.
Rep. George Santos is just the sixth House member in U.S. history to be expelled and the first in more than 20 years.
Florida's Ron DeSantis, a GOP presidential candidate, took on California's Gavin Newsom, who is a Biden surrogate and not a 2024 candidate, in a debate moderated by Fox's Sean Hannity.
The agency said tighter standards would improve IQ scores in children and reduce high blood pressure and heart disease in adults.
Sandra Day O'Connor was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court by President Ronald Reagan in 1981, and she retired in 2006.
Rep. George Santos is just the sixth House member in U.S. history to be expelled and the first in more than 20 years.
Florida's Ron DeSantis, a GOP presidential candidate, took on California's Gavin Newsom, who is a Biden surrogate and not a 2024 candidate, in a debate moderated by Fox's Sean Hannity.
Henry Kissinger, known for his practice of "realpolitik," was credited with helping thaw relations between the U.S. and China. But he was also accused of alleged war crimes.
Former President Jimmy Carter, who turned 99 last month, was in attendance, watching family and friends pay tribute to former first lady Rosalynn Carter.
One in four college students says they have credit card debt, according to a new survey by U.S. News and World Report. And with interest rates topping 20 percent, those students could be in debt for years. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has more on the biggest mistakes college students are making with their credit cards.
Fewer than a third of Americans have a will. Experts say that could lead to confusion and money loss when someone dies without one. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has expert tips on who needs a will and how to create one.
Choosing random numbers increases your chances of not having to split the prize money should you win.
A new online bank is catering to seniors and advertising an advance on monthly Social Security payments, without any extra fees or charges. Kristine Lazar takes a look.
The Biden Administration wants to trash so-called "junk fees," and has spent the past year slowly chipping away at them. But will the president's efforts really help consumers? On Your Side's Kristine Lazar takes a look.
A federal rule taking effect Jan. 1 was intended to stop abuses by pharmacy benefit managers, but some pharmacists say it's making things worse.
Three different dog food brands have been recalled in recent week because of bacteria that can sicken pets and humans who handle the food.
The social media company has hidden the dangers of its platforms from the public with profit in mind, dozens of attorneys general allege.
On Saturday Gov. Newsom announced the approval of Senate Bill 770, introduced by Sen. Scott Wiener (D-SF) which advances steps toward securing universal health coverage in California.
Union coalition that led three-day walkout says employees may strike again unless health care giant addresses their concerns.
Seidler, who grew up around the game as a third-generation member of the O'Malley family that used to own the Dodgers, died on Tuesday, the Padres announced. He was 63.
Board members from Hollywood's actors union have voted to approve the deal with studios that ended their strike after nearly four months.
Utah has become the latest state to sue TikTok, alleging the social media company is "baiting" children into addictive and unhealthy habits.
The numbers have been drawn for an estimated $1.55 billion Powerball jackpot that ranks as the world's fourth-largest lottery prize.
A bill to allow Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes in California has been vetoed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, according to Assemblymember Matt Haney, who authored the legislation.
Southern California has hired D'Anton Lynn away from archrival UCLA to be Lincoln Riley's new defensive coordinator.
Stephen Curry scored 26 points to go with eight assists and seven rebounds, and the undermanned Golden State Warriors held off the Los Angeles Clippers 120-114.
Tom Wilson scored with 5:38 left to complete his first career hat trick in his 700th game, and the Washington Capitals extended the Anaheim Ducks' losing streak to eight with a 5-4 victory.
Dylan Andrews scored 17 points, including a driving layup with 3.2 seconds left, and UCLA, minus coach Mick Cronin who missed the game with COVID, pulled out a 66-65 win over UC Riverside.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 133-110.
Singer-songwriter Shane MacGowan, the longtime front-man of The Pogues, died at the age of 65 surrounded by loved ones in Ireland, his family said.
Taylor Swift was the most-streamed artist globally in 2023, according to Spotify Wrapped. Here's how you can find who you spent the most time with this year.
Late night host Stephen Colbert is recovering from surgery for a ruptured appendix, he said on Monday.
Actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish was arrested Friday in Beverly Hills on suspicion of driving while impaired, authorities said.
The team posted a picture of a green friendship bracelet that read "Eagles win" on Instagram following their 21-17 victory on Monday.
A Pasadena police officer filed a lawsuit against her department Friday, alleging that she was subjected to racial discrimination and retaliated against. Lauren Pozen reports.
In this episode of Look At This, Desmond Shaw flies us to Ovation Hollywood Shopping Center.
Los Angeles police are searching for an apparent serial killer after finding three homeless men killed in three days. Joy Benedict reports.
A San Bernardino County Sheriff's sergeant was airlifted to the hospital after killing a suspect during a gas station shootout. Nicole Comstock reports.
A San Bernardino County Sheriff's Dept. is recovering at Loma Linda Hospital tonight after a shootout with a suspect at an Arco AMPM in Victorville. Investigators say the suspect started threatening a woman there and opened fire on the sergeant when he arrived. Plus, a pursuit standoff shuts down the westbound 210 freeway at the 134 freeway, causing a traffic nightmare for commuters. The suspect apparently stopped in the middle of the roadway after running out of gas. Officers took her into custody after she surrendered. And, we are tracking a big warmup on the way! Your top stories at the top of the hour, weekdays at 2p, 3p, and 7p streaming on CBS News Los Angeles.
Here are the roads closed for the Hollywood Christmas Parade
Although damage was minimal, some residents woke up Monday to flooded streets, fallen trees and other issues
Tropical Storm Hilary, which started the weekend as a Category 4 hurricane, has quickly moved up the coast of Southern California, bringing heavy rain, flooding and strong winds to the area. Here's a look at some photos from the notable weather event.
Thousands descended on Huntington Beach to watch their favorite surfers compete in the Wallex US Of Surfing, July 29 - Aug 6. Check out some photos from the first couple of days of the competition
Shots from the LPGA Tour's JM Eagle LA Championship at the Wilshire Country Club in Palos Verdes.