Police: Driver Sought After Fleeing The Scene Of Hydrant Crash
The motorist took off after sheering a hydrant at the intersection of 83rd Street and Decker Avenue shortly before 11 p.m., according to police.
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The motorist took off after sheering a hydrant at the intersection of 83rd Street and Decker Avenue shortly before 11 p.m., according to police.
Authorities say a SUV smashed into a tree near the intersection of Florence Avenue and San Pedro Street around 3:30 a.m.
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An LAPD helicopter had to make an emergency landing in South Los Angeles on Friday evening.
Water usage by residents in Los Angeles fell this summer from the levels used last year, LADWP officials reported Friday.
President Barack Obama wrapped up a two-day visit to the Southland Friday.
A Los Angeles City Council committee Friday backed a request from entertainment giant AEG for six more months to secure a National Football League franchise to play in Los Angeles.
President Barack Obama's visit to the Southland on Thursday has prompted a traffic advisory from local authorities.
Long ago were the days of playing in a sandbox and running away from girls with cooties. Even though you're still running away cootie ridden girls (good call, you don't want to catch the adult version), we know the days of unlimited playtime have are gone and have since been replaced with sitting in a cubicle staring at a computer screen for hours on end.
Does the thought of ice cream bring fantasies of butterflies and rainbows and pure unadulterated happiness, or are they more like the scene from Varsity Blues? You know which one I mean. No matter what your fantasies may be, after you try Salt & Straw, all of them will be fulfilled (ok, so maybe
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The U.S. Coast Guard has stepped up enforcement at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to prevent the Ebola virus from making entry into Southern California.
Over a thousand Los Angeles County law enforcement officials, political leaders and other attendees Wednesday were on hand to mark the re-opening of the historic Hall of Justice in downtown Los Angeles following a 20-year closure.
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Sheriff's investigators say the boy's parents are cooperating and the boy was not arrested because his threats were not deemed credible.
Eleven Huntington Beach schools will remain closed for at least another week after an expert confirmed Tuesday a classroom tested positive for asbestos.
A Los Angeles County Fire spokesperson said the suspect crashed into two civilian vehicles at Leffingwell Road and Scott Avenue in South Whittier.
For the first time ever, Los Angeles will play host to the Special Olympics, after the games' organization officially established a new headquarters in the Southland.
Thomas Kirkpatrick, 51, was taken into custody at approximately 7:30 a.m. Tuesday at Canyon View Elementary School.
Police union leaders say trying to control overtime in Los Angeles will put the city in jeopardy.
Health officials Tuesday told the Board of Supervisors that plans are in place to protect Los Angeles County residents against any potential outbreak - however unlikely - of the Ebola virus.
Four City Council members Tuesday introduced a plan to raise the citywide minimum wage to $13.25 an hour.
"Mommy hacks" are tricks to cutting corners on a budget. And a local mom is sharing some of her favorites with CBS2's Sharon Tay.
The car stopped at East 126th Street and South Mona Boulevard and the suspect ran into a residential neighborhood.
A KCAL News investigation revealed that more than 300 damaged or destroyed properties in the Pacific Palisades were cited for failing to clear brush.
The scooter company Lime plans to ban the rider who crashed into a woman and left her on a Toluca Lake sidewalk.
As California sees an increasing amount of wildfires, researchers from Stanford University and a Northern California nonprofit are helping residents prepare for and manage their exposure to toxic wildfire smoke.
A stolen vehicle suspect crashed into an innocent driver during a police pursuit in a Los Angeles neighborhood.
Believe it or not, an 8-month-old's sleep schedule is leading to a face-off between California lawmakers and the entertainment industry over loud commercials on streaming services.
The scooter company Lime plans to ban the rider who crashed into a woman and left her on a Toluca Lake sidewalk.
As California sees an increasing amount of wildfires, researchers from Stanford University and a Northern California nonprofit are helping residents prepare for and manage their exposure to toxic wildfire smoke.
A stolen vehicle suspect crashed into an innocent driver during a police pursuit in a Los Angeles neighborhood.
The Valley Car Wash owner is seeking $50 million from multiple government agencies after claiming he was "body-slammed" during an immigration arrest.
A former Orange County deputy must register as a sex offender after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting two female inmates.
A KCAL News investigation revealed that more than 300 damaged or destroyed properties in the Pacific Palisades were cited for failing to clear brush.
The scooter company Lime plans to ban the rider who crashed into a woman and left her on a Toluca Lake sidewalk.
A stolen vehicle suspect crashed into an innocent driver during a police pursuit in a Los Angeles neighborhood.
The Valley Car Wash owner is seeking $50 million from multiple government agencies after claiming he was "body-slammed" during an immigration arrest.
A former Orange County deputy must register as a sex offender after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting two female inmates.
Six people were arrested in connection with a series of burglaries and smash-and-grab robberies across Southern California dating back to May, according to Riverside County authorities.
Authorities originally said the driver was wanted for using a false license plate.
Orange City Council members gathered on Tuesday night to address much-needed security measures around the city's historic fountain, which has also doubled as the spot of dozens of crashes in recent years.
Body camera video shows the intense moments when Westminster Police Department officers rushed into a burning home and pulled a bedridden woman to safety last week.
A Marine veteran has a reason to smile today after a Huntington Beach dentist stepped in to fix his broken tooth.
With winter just around the corner, some small business owners in places like Big Bear and Wrightwood are concerned that the closure of Highway 38 could bring financial struggles.
One teenager was killed and three other people were wounded during a shooting early Tuesday morning, police said.
Six people were arrested in connection with a series of burglaries and smash-and-grab robberies across Southern California dating back to May, according to Riverside County authorities.
Authorities originally said the driver was wanted for using a false license plate.
A San Bernardino County man was arrested last week for allegedly sexually assaulting children at religious gatherings over several years, according to authorities.
A KCAL News investigation revealed that more than 300 damaged or destroyed properties in the Pacific Palisades were cited for failing to clear brush.
More than 300 properties in the Pacific Palisades that were partially or completely burned in the January wildfires have received brush clearance citations, a KCAL News investigation has revealed. Ross Palombo reports.
The former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley has filed a legal claim against the city and Mayor Karen Bass nearly six months after she was removed as chief. KCAL Senior Report Ross Palombo has more on the legal move.
New data shows a dramatic increase in immigration arrests in our area. As Senior Reporter Ross Palombo found, we can now see exactly where these detainees are going.
Residents in the Rancho Palos Verdes have been living in fear that one day their homes might slide down the edge of the slope. Just when they thought they were going to be receiving funds to help, it got ripped away. Jeff Nguyen reports
The lawsuits were filed against top election officials in California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania.
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Several U.S. citizens have filed legal claims against the government, alleging they were wrongfully detained and racially profiled — some said they were beaten by federal officers.
Ryan Routh was found guilty of all five charges, which included attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate and assaulting a federal officer.
The lawsuits were filed against top election officials in California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania.
After a year marked by insurance companies pulling out of California, state officials say five major insurers are committing to the state.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom took aim at the Trump administration during his guest appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Tuesday night.
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Ryan Routh was found guilty of all five charges, which included attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate and assaulting a federal officer.
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.
Meal kit delivery firm HelloFresh will pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
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.
LA County Department of Public Health officials said that four cases were reported between late July and August, and that the patients lived in central Los Angeles and the Antelope and San Fernando valleys.
Health officials say that the child developed a condition called subacute sclerosing panencephalitis, which can develop in someone who had a measles infection early in life.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended firing the director of the CDC at a hearing before a Senate committee on Thursday.
California, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii announced the formation of a health alliance to guide residents on vaccines and immunizations because of what a joint statement called "the politicization of science" by the federal government.
Riverside County health officials have issued a warning due to an increasing number of Valley Fever infections across the region.
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.
Target CEO Brian Cornell, who helped reenergize the company but has struggled to turn around weak sales in a more competitive retail landscape since the COVID pandemic, plans to step down Feb. 1.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a pause to the enrollment of more low-income immigrants without legal status for state-funded health care benefits in 2026 as California faces a steep budget deficit.
California is filing a lawsuit to challenge President Donald Trump's tariffs, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.
Taylor Ward homered, Kenley Jansen earned his 475th career save and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 to avoid a series sweep.
Tommy Edman hit an RBI single in the 11th inning to help the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4.
The Phoenix noted that Schmidt was not present as the Loyola Ramblers basketball team played in the NIT semifinals back in April.
Geraldo Perdomo hits a game-winning single in the ninth inning, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night.
Bobby Witt Jr. and Adam Frazier each drove in two runs, Salvador Perez moved into second place on Kansas City's career RBI list and the Royals beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-4, shortly after being eliminated from postseason contention.
After nearly a week off air, Jimmy Kimmel returned to the stage for "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on Tuesday evening, which drew droves of fans to the El Capitan Theatre as they hoped to watch one of the most-anticipated episodes in the show's history.
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Fidel Ruiz-Healy independent filmmaker is sharing his story after his home was ransacked by copper thieves while he was away working in New York City.
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Saturday's rally was led by artists and comedians who targeted President Trump and called on corporations and the community to stand up for free speech.
A man is facing murder charges after his wife’s body was found inside their Los Feliz apartment. Police discovered the body while conducting a welfare check.
Video footage from a woman’s car captured the moment she was hit when a man on a scooter collided with her in Toluca Lake.
There will be a cloudy start to Friday in Southern California with a decent marine layer over the region. Some areas might experience a light drizzle.
A Los Angeles County independent after-action report, which reviewed alerts, warnings, and evacuations during the Eaton and Palisades fires, found that there was not a "single point of failure" in agency response, but rather "a series of weaknesses."
More than 300 properties in the Pacific Palisades that were partially or completely burned in the January wildfires have received brush clearance citations, a KCAL News investigation has revealed. Ross Palombo reports.
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.
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.
