134, 605 Freeways Closed For Fatal Crash Investigations
SigAlerts were issued Monday for two fatal crashes in Norwalk and Toluca Lake.
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SigAlerts were issued Monday for two fatal crashes in Norwalk and Toluca Lake.
Caltrans announced the freeway reopened at 3:45 a.m., more than one hour ahead of schedule.
A 21-year-old man remained in a coma Sunday night and his family was by his side.
A fiery, violent crash Saturday morning involving multiple vehicles and at least one big rig that overturned and caught fire on the southbound 5 Freeway in Commerce claimed the lives of two men and one woman, left 5 people injured, three seriously, and shut down the freeway in both directions, according to authorities.
Authorities say a group of skateboarders made their way onto a portion of the 91 Freeway.
The stretch is shut down for 40 hours between 10 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Sunday.
A 9-hour traffic nightmare in the Inland Empire has come to an end after crews removed an overturned tanker truck that spilled gasoline on the 10 Freeway.
Inland Empire drivers are about to get a taste of its own "Carmageddon" as officials have approved the weekend full closure of both sides of a 6-mile stretch of the Riverside (91) Freeway.
Police activity temporarily closed a portion of a busy thoroughfare in downtown Los Angeles during rush-hour traffic.
Drivers will need to find an alternate route north of Burbank Airport late Monday night as CalTrans continues work on the northbound carpool lane into the early hours of Tuesday.
Hollywood Hills residents were slated Saturday to protest the upcoming closure of the Barham off-ramp on the 101 Freeway.
Officials found a body in a wash near the Venice Boulevard off-ramp from the westbound 10 Freeway.
Authorities say a non-compliant man who faced off with police Tuesday on a major Southland freeway has been taken into custody.
Funeral services were held Tuesday morning for Los Angeles Police Department motorcycle officer Chris Cortijo, who was struck and killed by a driver who was allegedly under the influence of drugs.
A man threatening to commit suicide Thursday prompted the hours-long closure of a stretch of the 105 Freeway in Paramount, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Beginning at 9 p.m. Saturday, authorities will shut Interstate 405 near its junction with State Route 22 and Interstate 605 as part of a $277 million project to link carpool lanes between the freeways. Crews will have 20 hours to tear down an old connector bridge before the freeway reopens at 5 p.m. Sunday.
The first of four weekend closures on the Pomona (60) Freeway began Friday evening in the city of Industry.
The southbound 405 Freeway will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday nights from the 101 Freeway to Getty Center Drive so crews can install girders for the Skirball Bridge in the Sepulveda Pass.
Parts of a busy freeway in Orange County closed Sunday to accommodate filming of the Warner Bros. movie "Hangover 3."
Orange County officials are unhappy that filming for the third installment of the "Hangover" franchise will shut down parts of a major freeway in the area starting Saturday.
Caltrans plans to close busy sections of an Orange County freeway this weekend –all to accommodate the filming of "Hangover 3."
Contractors working on this weekend's 405 freeway closure, dubbed "Carmageddon II", will be fined a generous fee if the job goes over schedule.
The southbound 405 freeway is expected to close through the Sepulveda pass Saturday night.
More overnight closures are planned on the San Diego (405) Freeway through the Sepulveda Pass, as work continues on a $1.2 billion improvement project.
Family members say they warned Angelina Gonzales about the 18-year-old who stabbed her.
Authorities are working to determine what caused the train to derail.
Health officials say it's the first human case of H151 bird flu detected in Los Angeles County this year.
At least five people were hospitalized after an incident on a Heavenly Ski Resort chairlift, officials confirmed Monday.
The crash happened just after 1 p.m. on northbound lanes near Rainbow Valley Boulevard, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Officers responded around 6:40 p.m. Sunday to several calls of a woman struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Chelsea Avenue and Wilshire Boulevard near Douglas Park, according to the Santa Monica Police Department.
Community members, family, and LAFD family gathered on the Seal Beach Pier and on the beach sand Sunday night, holding candles as a fire truck hoisted a flag over the prayer and vigil.
Family members say they warned Angelina Gonzales about the 18-year-old who stabbed her.
Authorities are working to determine what caused the train to derail.
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Monday to state charges in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Family members say they warned Angelina Gonzales about the 18-year-old who stabbed her.
Authorities are working to determine what caused the train to derail.
Health officials say it's the first human case of H151 bird flu detected in Los Angeles County this year.
Just days after a judge overturned the convictions of two people in the 2007 murder of a man in East Hollywood, District Attorney Nathan Hochman has vacated the convictions and ordered for the immediate release of Charlotte Pleytez and Lombardo Palacios.
Officers responded around 6:40 p.m. Sunday to several calls of a woman struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Chelsea Avenue and Wilshire Boulevard near Douglas Park, according to the Santa Monica Police Department.
It happened at around 4:20 p.m. near Orangewood Avenue and Court Street, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Department.
Holiday joy lit up the sky and water in Orange County as the Newport Beach Boat Parade started this week.
Johnny Anchondo led authorities on a wild pursuit through Orange and LA counties on Nov. 9, 2022, during which he crashed several times, rammed police cars and stole multiple vehicles.
The lawsuit alleged that a victim was abused by Michael Harris, a former priest and vice principal at Mater Dei in 1978.
The collision, which happened at the intersection of La Palma Avenue and Moody Street, left a woman in her 60s with fatal injuries, police said.
The crash happened just after 1 p.m. on northbound lanes near Rainbow Valley Boulevard, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Deputies were dispatched to a crash in the 13000 block of Leota Court at around 7:20 p.m. on Sunday, according to a statement from the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.
Four people, two of which were juveniles, were arrested in San Bernardino County after allegedly trying to carjack a person during a road rage incident in early December.
The scam is targeting attendees of the Mission Inn's beloved Festival of Lights, which features millions of holiday lights adorning the historic hotel.
The blaze, which spread quickly, caused more than$100,000 worth of damage to equipment inside of the facility, 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 Mega Millions player may win a big jackpot on Christmas Eve. The lottery prize for the December drawing is at an estimated $970 million.
Starbucks baristas and Amazon delivery drivers are on strike in handful of U.S. cities as they seek wage increases.
Century-old department store Nordstrom has agreed to be acquired and taken private by Nordstrom family members and a Mexican retail group in a $6.25 billion deal.
The Container Store said it is filing for bankruptcy protection after years of losses and declining sales.
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Monday to state charges in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
Trump's election is a big part of the positive outlook, especially for Republicans.
An F/A-18 fighter jet was "mistakenly fired on" by the guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg, authorities said.
Mark Burnett helped produce hits like "Survivor" and "The Voice," but is perhaps best known for teaming up with President-elect Donald Trump for "The Apprentice," which first aired in 2004.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
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.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an emergency proclamation on Wednesday in response to growing concerns over bird flu cases in the state and across the country.
Cases now reported in eight states related to Yu Shang Food products sold online and at stores nationwide, officials say.
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."
The lawsuit contends that multiple food truck operators have created constant nuisance outside of the store in the form of congestion, trash generation and rudeness to store employees.
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.
Mason McTavish was the only scorer in the shootout and the Anaheim Ducks rallied from a three-goal deficit, beating the Utah Hockey Club 5-4.
Aliaksei Protas scored twice and the Washington Capitals beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-1 on Sunday night.
Chibuzo Agbo hit four 3-pointers and scored 18 points to lead USC to an 82-51 win over Southern to close out its nonconference schedule by winning its fourth straight game.
Matthew Stafford threw a go-ahead 11-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Higbee early in the fourth quarter after a turnover by Aaron Rodgers and the Los Angeles Rams beat the New York Jets 19-9 for their fourth consecutive victory.
Quentin Grimes scored 20 points off the bench, 14 in the fourth quarter, leading eight Mavericks in double figures as Dallas beat the Los Angeles Clippers 113-97 on Saturday night despite missing leading scorer Luka Doncic.
The lawsuit lays out Blake Lively's allegations against Justin Baldoni during their time working on "It Ends with Us."
Tory Lanaz, who is serving a 10-year prison sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the feet, is harassing her from prison through surrogates, the petition alleges.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Paula Abdul and former "American Idol" producer Nigel Lythgoe have agreed to settle a lawsuit in which she alleged he sexually assaulted her in the early 2000s when she was a judge on the show.
Meet Akihiko Maeda, the Japanese master danjiri carpenter who hopes to keep his craft alive by showcasing his talents at a month-long exhibition at the Japan House in Hollywood. Rina Nakano reports.
Michele Gile speaks with an Orange County Sheriff's Department fraud investigator, who is offering a stern warning to residents after one woman was scammed out of more than $90,000.
Chargers Team Clinician Dr. Herb Martin helps players when they're at their lowest whether that's an injury, playing time or something at home.
Alys Martinez was on hand when one Wilmington family received donations from the CHiPs for Kids Toy Drive, a collaborative holiday effort between the California Highway Patrol and KCAL News.
Jasmine Viel reports from Azusa, where she speaks with some of the family members mourning 17-year-old Angelina Gonzales, who was stabbed and killed by an acquaintance last week.
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.
