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The mother of the survivor of Wednesday morning's horrific Tesla Cybertruck crash in the East Bay town of Piedmont that left three young adults from the East Bay community dead on Friday identified her son and the three other victims.
A young brother and sister died and more than a dozen people were injured, authorities said.
State Sen. Scott Wiener introduced legislation aimed at reducing traffic deaths, including a proposal requiring new vehicles to have devices that would limit speeding.
WCCO has uncovered criminal records showing a similar story connected with the suspect -- who WCCO is not naming until he is charged -- played out in California just five years ago.
The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with police.
The crash took place at Peyton and Olympic View Drive around 8 a.m. on Friday.
The crash took place around 7:50 a.m. at the intersection of Marengo Avenue and Valley Boulevard, according to Lt. Ruben Soriano of the Alhambra Police Department.
The crash took place near Clearcreek Truck Trail just after 9 a.m. according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred about 5:10 a.m. on the eastbound freeway at Rosemead Boulevard, according the California Highway Patrol.
One of the four victims was transported to a local trauma center in critical condition, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
There were multiple injuries reported in addition to the driver who died. A total of three cars were involved in the fatal crash.
The woman had been sleeping in cardboard boxes in the middle of a parking lot where a big rig truck was trying to make a U-turn. Kandiss Crone reports.
Police say the driver was found to be under the influence. Kara Finnstrom reports.
The driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. Marci Gonzalez reports.
Costa Mesa Fire Department firefighters responded to a car fire just after 5 a.m. at the intersection of 17th Street and Newport Boulevard.
Sky9 was over the scene of a gruesome crash in Wilmington that left two people dead Thursday evening.
The cause of the Woodland Hills crash is under investigation. Serene Branson reports.
Shane Rivera of Glendale and Spencer Thomas of Santa Clarita were identified as two of the three people killed in the fiery crash. Chris Holmstrom reports.
The 45-year-old woman known as Sapphire was killed as she walked with her handicap walker in a South LA crosswalk. Lauren Pozen reports.
A friend of the woman who was killed said she used the walker to get around. Lauren Pozen reports.
The driver is in the hospital with major injuries after hitting a right shoulder wall, flipping over, and hitting the pedestrian. Serene Branson reports.
Kara Finnstrom reports from South Los Angeles, where an ongoing investigation into a deadly four-car crash continued early Friday morning. The crash reportedly occurred as a pair of suspects fled from police who had attempted a traffic stop on their vehicle.
One person was killed in a fiery collision on the side of the 101 Freeway in Westlake, after a car slammed into a barrier wall and tree on the side of the road before their car burst into flames.
Lauren Pozen reports from Windsor Hills, where a gruesome crash killed six people, injured eight and left a scene of devastation in its wake. As investigators continue to survey the incident, a memorial has begun to grow on the sidewalk where the crash occurred.
According to police, the crash was caused when the driver of a Jeep slammed into seven cars parked at a stoplight while traveling at an extremely high speed.
A Chinese national living in California is accused of exporting guns and ammunition to North Korea at the direction of North Korean agents.
Senate Democrats met Tuesday morning to elect their leadership for the next two years, after Republicans flipped the chamber in the 2024 elections.
Silverton Avalanche School in Colorado said it had been notified that the climbers "appear to have taken a fatal fall from high upon the peak."
The crash happened near Ellis Avenue and Magnolia Street, according to police.
CFD rigs are now outfitted with "mini blood banks" stocked with Type O blood, allowing them to perform blood transfusions in the field on trauma patients.
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Hannah Kobayashi, a woman who disappeared after missing her LAX flight to New York, was seen leaving the country, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
The crash happened near Ellis Avenue and Magnolia Street, according to police.
A Chinese national living in California is accused of exporting guns and ammunition to North Korea at the direction of North Korean agents.
Former federal prosecutor Nathan Hochman will be sworn in as Los Angeles District Attorney this Tuesday.
The crash happened near Ellis Avenue and Magnolia Street, according to police.
The work will last through Saturday, closing portions of the busy road overnight to rehabilitate the stretch of road spanning from Long Beach to the San Gabriel Valley, according to Caltrans.
Los Angeles County public health officials have issued a number of ocean water warnings for public beaches due to high bacteria levels.
It's unclear what led police to shoot the man.
A North Hollywood man claims his laptop was stolen from a Glendale Apple store after someone flashed a fake ID.
Max and Byrdie, both Labrador retrievers, made it official with a beautiful backyard ceremony in Newport Beach on Sunday.
Officers were called to the scene after receiving reports that a man was loading a rifle on Broadway. The weapon ended up being fake, police said.
Firefighters in Orange County took one person to the hospital after a traffic collision and police shooting near the 57 Freeway in Brea.
A staple of Thanksgiving celebrations in Orange County will not happen for the first time in nearly 40 years, as owners of the beloved La Casa Garcia restaurant made a tough decision to temporarily suspend the event that has fed thousands.
No one was seriously injured.
CFD rigs are now outfitted with "mini blood banks" stocked with Type O blood, allowing them to perform blood transfusions in the field on trauma patients.
The construction is expected to continue over the next several weeks, at least through Jan. 22, according to the Riverside County Transportation Commission.
The handcrafted wreaths are sold to raise money for Boys Republic, a Chino Hills private school for at-risk youth.
The owner of a San Bernardino arcade says that a group of thieves spent multiple days, including Thanksgiving, ransacking his business stealing valuable equipment.
"The methamphetamine was determined to be transported for the purpose of sales," SBSD deputies said.
Is your recycled Starbucks cup ending up where you expected? A CBS News investigation says that it probably isn't.
While sometimes slow, the tracing system from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives played an instrumental role in helping law enforcement locate the man who opened fire inside a Monterey Park dance hall in 2022.
Following a deadly hijacking of a Metro bus, Ross Palombo digs through data about violence on the Metro system.
Ross Palombo goes over the crime statistics available for the Metro.
KCAL News investigates connection between Beverly Hills armed robbery and gun belonging to notorious police killer Christopher Dorner.
A Chinese national living in California is accused of exporting guns and ammunition to North Korea at the direction of North Korean agents.
Senate Democrats met Tuesday morning to elect their leadership for the next two years, after Republicans flipped the chamber in the 2024 elections.
Elton John says he's lost his eyesight and struggled to see his new musical, "The Devil Wears Prada" after a "severe" eye infection.
Hunter Biden was convicted of three separate felony charges related to his purchase of a gun and pleaded guilty to tax evasion charges in a separate case.
Democrats and some former Trump officials criticized President-elect Donald Trump's announcement that he wants Kash Patel to be FBI director.
A Chinese national living in California is accused of exporting guns and ammunition to North Korea at the direction of North Korean agents.
Senate Democrats met Tuesday morning to elect their leadership for the next two years, after Republicans flipped the chamber in the 2024 elections.
A special session called by California Gov. Gavin Newsom began Monday. Lawmakers have been tasked with weighing how to defend the state's progressive policies during President-elect Donald Trump's second term.
Hunter Biden was convicted of three separate felony charges related to his purchase of a gun and pleaded guilty to tax evasion charges in a separate case.
Democrats and some former Trump officials criticized President-elect Donald Trump's announcement that he wants Kash Patel to be FBI director.
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.
The authorization comes after a week-long voting period for the more than 6,000 Food4Less workers represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers Local union.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Public health officials are urging residents and business owners to monitor their water sources after seven people reported contracting Legionnaire's Disease in recent days.
The first case in the U.S. of a more severe strain of mpox was reported in San Mateo County, the California Department of Public Health said.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Public health officials have reported two more locally acquired cases of the mosquito borne illness dengue in Los Angeles County, bringing the total to 11 cases in recent weeks.
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that the state would renew a rebate program for electric vehicles if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the current federal tax credit.
Avid coin collectors jumped at the chance to get their hands on a rare "double eagle" gold coin at a Southern California auction house.
Los Angeles County is taking on Pepsi and Coke for their role in plastic pollution.
Two more members of the Los Angeles Times editorial board have resigned after the newspaper's owner blocked its plan to endorse Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris for president.
Thousands of mental health workers at Kaiser Permanente facilities spanning across Southern California went on strike on Monday, calling for increased pay and restored pension plans, amid other demands.
Julius Randle scored 18 points and Rudy Gobert had 17 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Los Angeles Lakers 109-80.
The Los Angeles Rams have claimed cornerback Emmanuel Forbes off waivers from Washington.
Southern California quarterback Miller Moss is entering the transfer portal after losing the Trojans' starting job last month.
James Harden scored 39 points and the Los Angeles Clippers overcame Nikola Jokic's triple-double to beat the Denver Nuggets 126-122.
Troy Terry tied a career high with three assists and scored the go-ahead goal in the shootout as the Anaheim Ducks beat the Ottawa Senators 4-3.
Elton John says he's lost his eyesight and struggled to see his new musical, "The Devil Wears Prada" after a "severe" eye infection.
Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld were first linked in the spring of 2023 when they were photographed dining together in New York City.
Target is the only place you can buy the latest Taylor Swift merch, including a new book, vinyl and CD.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
The bar opened in 2022, just a few months ahead of the reality TV pop culture moment known as "Scandoval," which revealed that "Vanderpump Rules" star Tom Sandoval had an affair with castmate Rachel Leviss, the close friend of his girlfriend, Ariana Madix.
Kaufman says Travel Tuesday is the most comprehensive day for travel savings in all categories.
Personal shoppers paired with 380 participating students in need to select clothing, shoes and holiday gifts at the 27th annual "Santa Clothes" event in the City of Baldwin Park.
Kerri Murray Shelter Box USA president, offers some Giving Tuesday donation tips to ensure donations are headed to intended, and legitimate sites.
There will be a high of 71 degrees today, with tomorrow being predicted as the coolest day of the week of 67 degrees. Paul Deanno mentions Los Angeles will experience 10 hours of daylight today and how those hours will lessen as we approach the first day of winter in late December.
Michael Flood, LA Regional Food Bank president and CEO, says the demand for food assistance is high because of high grocery prices, and the cost of living in the area as they feed about 900,000 people each month. The holiday meal goal of the LA food bank is two million meals.
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.
The Los Angeles Dodgers win the World Series in Game 5 in a 7-6 win over the New York Yankees
