5 Freeway Reopened After Full Closure In Commerce
Traffic is being diverted off the freeway, which will be closed for an unknown duration, according to the California Highway Patrol.
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Traffic is being diverted off the freeway, which will be closed for an unknown duration, according to the California Highway Patrol.
An area of the southbound 5 Freeway will be partially closed this weekend in Downey for bridge deck repair work, state transportation officials said.
Florence Avenue ramps at the 5 Freeway have been reopened in Downey and Santa Fe Springs, Caltrans announced Friday.
The Los Angeles Police Department is trying to breakup what it's calling a "spontaneous rave" between the 5 and 10 Freeways in Cypress Park.
All lanes of the northbound 5 Freeway south of Highway 138 near Gorman were reopened Saturday afternoon after Caltrans shut down all lanes Saturday morning when about 1,000 gallons of asphalt spilled from a semi-truck tanker.
A 2.5-mile section of the 101 Freeway from the 10/101 split to the 5/10/101 interchange just east of downtown Los Angeles will be shut down starting at 10 p.m. Friday. The closure is scheduled to end Monday at 5 a.m.
The crash between a big rig and a sedan happened at about 10:15 a.m. on the southbound 5 Freeway at Valley View Avenue. Debris flew into the northbound lanes, and the CHP reported the semi was leaking fuel from the collision.
Overnight scattered showers left streets slick, giving way to more crashes than usual and flooding some freeways.
All lanes of the northbound 5 Freeway were shut down Thursday night after a traffic collision that killed a pedestrian.
Full overnight closures for construction on the Santa Ana (5) Freeway will take place in the Norwalk area Thursday evening, Friday morning, and next week.
Construction work will temporarily close the 5 Freeway in both directions in the Norwalk area starting this weekend.
The 12-mile stretch had been mostly closed since early Monday morning due to the second in a series of three winter storm fronts.
The crash was first reported at about 6 a.m. on the southbound 5 Freeway at Main Street. According to the California Highway Patrol, the truck was loaded with 80,000 pounds of milk that was leaking from the tanker.
Johnathan Suarez's passenger, 28-year-old Adan Aquino of Los Angeles, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the CHP and court records.
The crash that left the big rig on its side was reported just after 6 a.m. on the connector road from the 10 Freeway to the northbound 5 Freeway, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash was first reported as a motorcycle rider under a big rig at about 5:40 a.m. in the northbound lanes at Garfield Avenue.
The crash left the big rig's trailer detached from the cab and at an angle across the left lanes of the freeway.
The crash was reported at 8 a.m. in the southbound lanes of the 5 Freeway at Roxford Street, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Dispatchers say a cement truck was headed north on the freeway when it crashed into the center divider and left its cab in the southbound lanes.
All lanes in both directions of the 5 Freeway in the Norwalk area will be closed from Wednesday night to Thursday morning.
The plane landed on the southbound 5 Freeway, south of Basilone just before 1 p.m. because it was experiencing mechanical failure.
One person died on Saturday afternoon after a multi-vehicle crash on the Santa Ana (5) Freeway in Lake Forest.
A box truck carrying a load of paper caught fire on the Golden State (5) Freeway on Thursday afternoon.
A deadly hit-and-run crash that killed two people was caught on dashcam video on Sunday afternoon.
About 50 vehicles stopped on the freeway to gather illegally at about 10 p.m. Witnesses to the takeover say they even saw fireworks set off.
The Inland Empire and valleys remain under a Next Weather Alert as high temperatures and heat are expected through Friday.
"American Ksenia Karelina is on a plane back home to the United States," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, confirming another apparent prisoner exchange with Russia.
It happened at around 9 a.m. on March 26 at the intersection of Del Amo Boulevard and Brayton Avenue, according to a press release from the Long Beach Police Department.
LAUSD said the Homeland Security agents tried to enter two schools in South LA, but administrators turned them away earlier this week.
The chase began with the South Gate Police Department somewhere near LAX, according to CHP officers.
The Inland Empire and valleys remain under a Next Weather Alert as high temperatures and heat are expected through Friday.
"American Ksenia Karelina is on a plane back home to the United States," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, confirming another apparent prisoner exchange with Russia.
It happened at around 9 a.m. on March 26 at the intersection of Del Amo Boulevard and Brayton Avenue, according to a press release from the Long Beach Police Department.
President Trump's aggressive use of tariffs has fueled concerns about the economy and roiled the stock market.
LAUSD said the Homeland Security agents tried to enter two schools in South LA, but administrators turned them away earlier this week.
The Inland Empire and valleys remain under a Next Weather Alert as high temperatures and heat are expected through Friday.
It happened at around 9 a.m. on March 26 at the intersection of Del Amo Boulevard and Brayton Avenue, according to a press release from the Long Beach Police Department.
LAUSD said the Homeland Security agents tried to enter two schools in South LA, but administrators turned them away earlier this week.
The chase began with the South Gate Police Department somewhere near LAX, according to CHP officers.
Young victims of the devastating Eaton Fire were treated to quite the surprise on Wednesday when they had a very "magic" visitor stop by the Pasadena Boys & Girls Club.
Irvine police are asking for help from the public as they continue to search for an alleged thief who distracts her victims with a kiss while stealing their jewelry.
Two victims told investigators that he groomed and had sexual relationships with them while he worked as a wrestling coach at El Modena and Foothill High Schools between 2017 and 2023.
Deputies said that there is "no obvious connection" between the detainee and the victim.
Westminster police have publicly praised the 9-year-old girl who called 911 as her family's home was being broken into, allowing them to arrive promptly and take the suspect into custody before anyone was hurt.
Treatment included pain management, nutritional support, and around-the-clock monitoring. The cub transitioned to an outdoor enclosure to regain strength and minimize human contact.
It happened on Saturday morning just after midnight at the restaurant located in the 39000 block of Avenida Acacias, said a Facebook post from the Murrieta Police Department.
San Bernardino County leaders on Tuesday announced a new pair of plans that partner them with the nonprofit organization DonkeyLand, which will oversee the care of the area's sprawling wild donkey population.
Lawmakers have expressed their support for the use of Galway Downs in Temecula as a venue for equestrian events at the 2028 Summer Olympics.
The stabbing happened last week in the 3400 block of E. Highland Avenue, deputies said.
Corona city leaders and residents alike are fighting back against a new residential development currently being constructed, saying that they didn't agree to the nearly 40 new homes on the way.
A Southern California lawmaker is calling for a state audit of LAUSD after a lawsuit claims it defrauded taxpayers of millions of dollars in funding.
A Southern California lawmaker is calling for a state audit of LAUSD after a lawsuit claims it defrauded taxpayers of millions of dollars in funding.
An investigation has found that hundreds of fire hydrants spanning throughout Los Angeles may be in need of repair despite being flagged by firefighters for maintenance as far back as a year ago. Ross Palombo reports.
A KCAL News investigation has found a troubling connection between the county's homeless population and a growing amount of fire-related incidents in recent years.
A KCAL News investigation found more than 1,300 fire hydrants need maintenance across LA. Ross Palombo reports.
President Trump's aggressive use of tariffs has fueled concerns about the economy and roiled the stock market.
Sticking true to James' style and likeness, his Ken doll is an inch taller and comes in larger packaging than the standard doll.
The new U.S. attorney for Los Angeles and surrounding areas says he will investigate potential fraud and corruption involving funds intended to alleviate homelessness in Southern California.
The March Madness tournament came to an end Monday night as the Florida Gators took home the NCAA men's basketball championship.
Algae with domoic acid is sometimes called red tide, and biologists think runoff from the wildfires and ocean sediment brought up by the wind are feeding the blooms.
At an Oakland hearing Tuesday, attorneys for State Farm Insurance made their case for an emergency rate hike that could impact insurance rates for millions of Californians.
Critics are celebrating its end, while supporters say they're concerned the university is capitulating to the Trump administration.
The new U.S. attorney for Los Angeles and surrounding areas says he will investigate potential fraud and corruption involving funds intended to alleviate homelessness in Southern California.
Two LA County prosecutors have filed lawsuits claiming that they were wrongfully demoted from their positions for their support of the Menendez brothers resentencing efforts.
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
A proposal brought on by Northern California lawmaker is seeking to improve the process of cleaning up abandoned shopping carts in the state, which are often a source of blight on streets and waterways.
Grocery giant Albertsons will pay nearly $4 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of overcharging customers at hundreds of Albertsons, Safeway and Vons supermarkets.
A federal judge has blocked a new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes.
Californians with iPhones and Apple Watches will now be able to store digital versions of their driver's licenses and identification cards on their devices, state officials announced.
A spokesperson for UMC Health System in Lubbock, Texas, said that the child was "receiving treatment for complications of measles while hospitalized" and was not vaccinated.
For the first time in seven years Riverside County health officials have confirmed a case of measles in a resident.
A Michigan resident died of rabies after an organ transplant in Ohio, health officials say.
Pope Francis had a peaceful night with no crises after a bronchial crisis prompted a worsening of his health.
No states mandate that students receive the COVID-19 vaccine, though other vaccine requirements remain in place.
At an Oakland hearing Tuesday, attorneys for State Farm Insurance made their case for an emergency rate hike that could impact insurance rates for millions of Californians.
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
Fifty women business owners impacted by the Eaton Fire will receive recovery grants of up to $25,000 from Paris Hilton's nonprofit 11:11 Media Impact and GoFundMe.
After winning the World Series and his third league MVP award, the Los Angeles Dodgers star now has the world's most popular Major League Baseball jersey.
The iconic Sundance Film Festival will be moving from Park City, Utah to Boulder, Colorado, starting in 2027, the festival and the Colorado Governor's Office announced on Thursday.
Young victims of the devastating Eaton Fire were treated to quite the surprise on Wednesday when they had a very "magic" visitor stop by the Pasadena Boys & Girls Club.
Cutter Gauthier teamed with Frank Vatrano to tie it with a late burst, then scored at 1:11 of overtime to give the Anaheim Ducks a 4-3 victory over the Calgary Flames.
James Harden had 35 points and 10 assists and the streaking Los Angeles Clippers beat the playoff-bound Houston Rockets 134-117 for their sixth straight win.
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are headed to the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinals and it took a dramatic three-goal comeback to get there.
José Caballero slugged his first career grand slam and the Tampa Bay Rays held on for a 5-4 win over the Los Angeles Angels to snap a five-game losing streak.
Sticking true to James' style and likeness, his Ken doll is an inch taller and comes in larger packaging than the standard doll.
During a TMZ/Fox interview from behind bars, the Menendez brothers said they still believe they'll see freedom one day despite a series of recent legal setbacks.
Two LA County prosecutors have filed lawsuits claiming that they were wrongfully demoted from their positions for their support of the Menendez brothers resentencing efforts.
Billie Jean King became the first woman to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the new sports entertainment category.
Clem Burke joined Blondie in the mid-1970s when he responded to an ad seeking a "Freak energy" drummer.
The Inland Empire and valleys are under a Next Weather Alert as temperatures are expected to be in the high 80s and 90s. Low marine clouds will linger in the morning and evenings, but the daytime should be pretty sunny.
California Highway Patrol officers chased after armed suspects during a pursuit in Los Angeles.
SkyCal was over a wild pursuit in South Los Angeles on Wednesday evening.
Los Angeles Unified School District officials have confirmed that federal agents attempted to enter two different elementary schools in South LA on Wednesday. Mike Rogers has the details.
Young victims of the devastating Eaton Fire were treated to quite the surprise on Wednesday when they had a very special visitor stop by the Pasadena Boys & Girls Club. Pat Harvey reports.
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.
KCAL News Anchor and three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died.
Los Angeles comes out to celebrate the Boys in Blue two days after winning the 2024 World Series.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions after defeating the New York Yankees in game 5.
