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One person has been killed and another injured after a crash involving a semi-truck in Sun Valley Wednesday. The crash happened at about 11 a.m. on the northbound 5 Freeway at Sheldon Street. It appears a truck slammed into the back of the big rig. Sky5's Rich Prickett was over the scene just after noon,
Gene Evin Atkins, 36, was convicted of 41 counts, including second-degree murder, assault with a semi-automatic firearm on a peace officer, attempted carjacking, and mayhem for the July, 2018 crime spree.
You’ve likely seen this trophy before. This exact one. It’s not the real FIFA World Cup Trophy – it's a replica – but it spent roughly 45 minutes on the field in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec 18, 2022, following Argentina’s dramatic penalty shootout win over France in the 2022 World Cup Final. In fact,
A large stream of water flowed through the area on Wednesday morning.
The man convicted in a deadly shooting at a Silver Lake Trader Joe's in 2018 has been sentenced to more than 200 years to life behind bars. Gene Atkins, 36, held 24 people hostage inside a store during a standoff with police. Atkins was charged with causing the death of Melyda “Mely” Corado, an assistant
An Orange County hair stylist is behind bars for allegedly sexually assaulting multiple victims, including juvenile boys, over a 10-year period, police said Wednesday. Costa Mesa police began their investigation into 61-year-old Ricardo Garcia of Fullerton after receiving several reports that he inappropriately…
German authorities opened an investigation into possible sexual harassment after a robot controlled by two young men groped a 16-year-old girl.
A sinkhole in Hollywood swallowed almost an entire van on Wednesday. CBS LA's SkyCal has the footage.
A Spectrum van became trapped in a sinkhole that formed after a water main broke in Los Feliz Wednesday afternoon. The intersection of Franklin Ave. and Normandie Ave. was flooded due to the break. Sky5 was over the scene just after 11:30 a.m., where the van could be seen sinking further into the damaged roadway.
One person is dead following a crash involving a pickup truck and a big rig on the 5 Freeway in Sylmar, which prompted the closure of all northbound lanes Wednesday.
Karen Reckamp, MD, director of medical oncology in the Lung Institute at Cedars-Sinai discusses Pope Leo's cancer diagnosis, lung adenocarcinoma.
Political strategist Matt Klink recaps the mayoral debate between Karen Bass and Nithya Raman.
A sunscreen ingredient used in Europe for years is now available in the U.S., offering broad protection against UVA and UVB rays with less white streaking.
Google ranked the top trending Halloween costumes of the season, with horror taking over the top spots.
Early Wednesday morning, LAFD crews battled an approximate 1.5-acre brush fire in Brentwood, near Veterans Barrington Park.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's trip follows voyages to other early primary voting states that could be critical to his campaign if he officially joins the 2028 presidential contest.
A Ventura County man is facing federal charges after allegedly using his access as a civilian contractor to secretly photograph and film sensitive military equipment and operations at a Southern California naval base, then share the footage with others. Todd Jeremy Senff, 46, of Camarillo, was charged with 14 federal…
New surveillance video is shedding light about the circumstances behind the viral feud between singer Kelly Clarkson and a novelty store.
A fundraiser has been started for the two boys who were killed by their father in a murder-suicide attempt this past weekend. The GoFundMe identifies the boys as 4-year-old Jimmy and 11-year-old Osmani. A photo of the two boys was included in the fundraiser, which indicates Jimmy turned four less than a month ago.
A new twist in Kelly Clarkson's Brooklyn bird-gate drama. As the cost of the robot bird in question soars, the owner of the store is now releasing security footage of the incident. You can bet that when Kelly walked in, she didn't anticipate "a moment like this." Silent footage from the Art of Play novelty
An 8-year-old girl who lived in a squalid home died of an asthma attack. Her parents have been charged with felony neglect.
North Carolina health officials are warning that West Nile virus transmission is currently high in parts of the state after two recent deaths linked to the virus.
Welcome to the family! Watch the trailer for "The Mob," a new "Traitors"-style reality series hosted by Parker Posey.
A man's death on a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia has raised questions about ride safety and regulation.
The U.S. Department of Justice has given California election officials 48 hours to prove the U.S. citizenship of voters it's flagged as potential noncitizens, or withhold their ballots.
The Disney Imagination will carry about 4,000 passengers on two- to three-night cruises from Tokyo starting in spring 2029.
Karen Bass says L.A.'s political establishment doesn't like Raman. Well, boo hoo
Here are the top health headlines for Wednesday, Oct. 14.
Police arrested a person carrying a loaded gun in a guitar case in Richmond, according to a social media post.
Greg and Kelly Gempler have been Santa and Mrs. Claus in their Idaho community for years. Now, people are rallying around them after they were scammed.
Fresno City Councilmember Miguel Arias said the enforcement operations led to a drop in school attendance and sparked student protests Friday.
Wingstop and Sour Patch Kids team up to launch a daring sweet-and-sour Halloween flavor.
The Justice Department is threatening California with possible legal action over what it says are noncitizens believed to have received election mail ballots.
A fire erupted at a recycling facility in Fontana Wednesday morning, and crews raced to keep the fire from spreading to a neighboring business.
Netflix plans to lay off about 6% of its workforce, amounting to nearly 1,000 positions, as the streaming giant makes wider “organizational changes.”
After receiving nearly three inches of rain courtesy of Tropical Cyclone Rachel, Alpine animal sanctuary Lions, Tigers & Bears Wednesday asked for the public’s generosity to fix significant damage.
One person was killed in a crash on the 5 Freeway Wednesday that closed lanes for an investigation in the northern San Fernando Valley.
There’s always something fun to do in America’s Finest City. Our Weekend Events Guide is here to help. Get up. Get out. Play!
A Southern California woman has been added to the FBI’s Most Wanted Fraudsters list after authorities said she claiming to be an heiress to the McDonnell aircraft family and defrauded banks out of millions of dollars.
A group of fishermen got an unexpected close encounter with a humpback whale while boating off Long Island.
This week, large swaths of Southern California will see Santa Ana winds. In the windiest mountain locations, gusts could reach 70 mph. Those winds can bring an increased fire risk, experts say.
In a new series, Kristine Saves You Money, consumer investigator Kristine Lazar shopped around five major stores to compare prices and deals on Halloween candy.
In a new series, Kristine Saves You Money, consumer investigator Kristine Lazar shopped around five major stores to try and find the best deals on Halloween candy. She found that buying in bulk and opting for a mix of chocolate and non-chocolate sweets can save you a few bucks.
A weekend of high surf and stormy weather has battered the Southern California coastline. This week, a crack appeared below Pacific Coast Highway in Laguna Beach, prompting a partial closure.
A group of high school students across Los Angeles County is working together to address a waste problem that not many would think of: sports balls.
A power outage is affecting downtown Novato on Wednesday morning, according to PG&E and local police.
Warmer temperatures and dry conditions are expected across the Bay Area through Friday, raising fire weather concerns in higher elevations, particularly in the North Bay interior mountains, according to the National Weather Service.
A South Bay woman died last Friday after her car plunged five stories off a parking garage in Hawaii.
Halloween will have a Hollywood feel this year. Google unveiled its top trending costume searches for 2026, and the list features characters from some of the year’s biggest movies.
Halloween will have a Hollywood feel this year. Google unveiled its top trending costume searches for 2026, and the list features characters from some of the year’s biggest movies.
A man convicted of murder in the second trial stemming from a shootout with LAPD officers outside a Trader Joe’s in Silver Lake that resulted in the tragic death of a store employee was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison.
Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the February shooting of San Francisco 49ers player Keion White at a Mission District nightclub, San Francisco officials announced Wednesday.
Thick smoke billowed from a metal scrap yard that caught fire Wednesday morning in Fontana.
As tropical storms and El Niño usher in heavy rains to California, a new report finds that 57 dams across the state are in poor or unsatisfactory condition — posing a hazard to nearby communities, reports CalMatters’ Rachel Becker. The state auditor’s report, released Monday, said that aging dams “continue to pose a…
Netflix is eliminating about 6% of its employee roster, or roughly 1,000 jobs, in a round of layoffs announced internally Wednesday, according to a source with knowledge of the matter.
Netflix is eliminating about 6% of its employee roster, or roughly 1,000 jobs, in a round of layoffs announced internally Wednesday, according to a source with knowledge of the matter.
Incumbent Karen Bass and challenger Nithya Raman squared off Tuesday in the final debate before the November general election.
As El Nino nears, California found 57 dams in poor or unsatisfactory condition, and regulators have never yet penalized an owner.
If voters approve Proposition 38, the $8.4 billion bond would fund immunology and immunotherapy research. Half would go to an institute linked to a billionaire who supported the ballot measure.
Changing consumer tastes, market saturation and rising costs from tariffs has forced the closure of some of the most beloved craft breweries in California.
Much of the debate within the Democratic Party boils down to the degree to which a candidate rejects or embraces large corporate interests — like the insurance industry.
Opening statements began Wednesday in the federal corruption trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, with prosecutors and the defense presenting two different accounts of the case.
The Social Security Administration announced the official annual cost-of-living-adjustment on Wednesday, increasing benefits by 3.6% in 2027.
The Social Security Administration announced the official annual cost-of-living-adjustment on Wednesday, increasing benefits by 3.6% in 2027.
A court hearing is scheduled next month to review the proposed conditional release of two men designated as sexually violent predators into the same Boulevard home.
U.S. inflation accelerated last month as gas, clothes and air fares got more expensive, evidence that rising prices remain an economic challenge just a few weeks before the midterm elections that have focused heavily on issues related to affordability.
Pope Leo XIV spent a tranquil night in Rome’s Gemelli hospital following an operation to remove the lower lobe of his right lung and a confirmed cancer diagnosis, the Vatican said in a statement Wednesday.
Employees at Jimmy O’s, a popular bar and restaurant in Del Mar, say repeated bounced paychecks have left them struggling to pay rent, buy groceries and cover basic expenses. Two workers are now pursuing wage theft claims with the state.
The San Diego City Council Tuesday unanimously approved amending the municipal code to strengthen the city’s ability to enforce wage theft laws, including allowing civil action to recover unpaid wages and overtime.
Los colegios comunitarios de California están tratando de desalentar la aplicación de las leyes de inmigración en los campus, pero no pueden hacer mucho para impedir que los agentes del ICE accedan a los espacios públicos.
El Valle de San Joaquín es el corazón agrícola de California. De repente, se ha convertido en el foco de una campaña de control migratorio que tiene a las comunidades en vilo.
La Proposición 45 cambiaría quién está a cargo de la construcción en California. Sus partidarios dicen que también aceleraría el proceso.