Monday, May 13 2013 9:08 PM EDT2013-05-14 01:08:41 GMT
A 25-acre wildfire has shut down some northbound lanes of Interstate 5 in Castaic, north of Los Angeles, and is threatening a mobile home park.
A 25-acre wildfire started by a burning vehicle north of Los Angeles slowed northbound traffic on Interstate 5 to a crawl Monday and threatened a mobile home park, as hot weather and tinder-dry vegetation kept fire crews busy.
Monday, May 13 2013 6:32 PM EDT2013-05-13 22:32:09 GMT
The Southland again will bake in dry heat today, creating what the National Weather Service called an "elevated fire danger'' falling short of red flag conditions.
The Southland again will bake in dry heat today, creating what the National Weather Service called an "elevated fire danger'' falling short of red flag conditions.
Monday, May 13 2013 6:09 PM EDT2013-05-13 22:09:50 GMT
Gov. Jerry Brown is reaping the benefits of an economic turn-around and higher taxes as he prepares to release his update Tuesday for the coming fiscal year's budget.
California is enjoying a revenue surplus for a change. Gov. Jerry Brown is reaping the benefits of an economic turn-around and higher taxes as he prepares to release his update Tuesday for the coming fiscal year's budget.
Monday, May 13 2013 5:47 PM EDT2013-05-13 21:47:45 GMT
The associate choreographer for Michael Jackson's planned "This Is It Tour" testified today that the singer gave solid rehearsals the two nights prior to his 2009 death.
The associate choreographer for Michael Jackson's planned "This Is It Tour" testified today that the singer gave solid rehearsals the two nights prior to his 2009 death.
Monday, May 13 2013 2:13 PM EDT2013-05-13 18:13:17 GMT
Dozens of family, friends and strangers turned out Friday night at Adams Motorsports Park to help raise money to cover the medical expenses of 5-year-old hit-and-run victim Carlie Rodriguez.
Dozens of family, friends and strangers turned out Friday night at Adams Motorsports Park to help raise money to cover the medical expenses of 5-year-old hit-and-run victim Carlie Rodriguez.
Monday, May 13 2013 10:45 AM EDT2013-05-13 14:45:05 GMT
The California Highway Patrol has closed the Anaheim Street offramps from the northbound and southbound Long Beach (710) Freeway in connection with the ammonia leak at a cold storage facility.
The California Highway Patrol has closed the Anaheim Street offramps from the northbound and southbound Long Beach (710) Freeway in connection with the ammonia leak at a cold storage facility.
Grammy-winning musician Chris Brown's neighbors are unhappy with what some are calling frightening art he's chosen to have painted along the curb of his Hollywood Hills home.
Grammy-winning musician Chris Brown's neighbors are unhappy with what some are calling frightening art he's chosen to have painted along the curb of his Hollywood Hills home.
Saturday, May 11 2013 1:25 AM EDT2013-05-11 05:25:50 GMT
An investigation was underway today into the death of a 63-year-old woman who was mauled by pit bulls as she was out for a walk in Littlerock, near Palmdale.
An investigation was underway today into the death of a 63-year-old woman who was mauled by pit bulls as she was out for a walk in Littlerock, near Palmdale.
Friday, May 10 2013 8:32 PM EDT2013-05-11 00:32:50 GMT
There was lots of emotion in Duarte this morning as two Leukemia patients and their families met the generous strangers who saved their lives at the City of Hope's annual Celebration of Life Bone Marrow Reunion.
There was lots of emotion in Duarte this morning as two Leukemia patients and their families met the generous strangers who saved their lives at the City of Hope's annual Celebration of Life Bone Marrow Reunion.
Friday, May 10 2013 7:22 PM EDT2013-05-10 23:22:17 GMT
A hair stylist and makeup artist who worked for Michael Jackson testified that she told a drug therapist after the pop star's "Dangerous" tour that she worried that his use of pain killers could be fatal.
A hair stylist and makeup artist who worked for Michael Jackson testified that she told a drug therapist after the pop star's "Dangerous" tour that she worried that his use of pain killers could be fatal.
Thursday, May 9 2013 9:00 PM EDT2013-05-10 01:00:03 GMT
A California Highway Patrol officer was shot in the leg Thursday during a high-speed chase that ended with a murder suspect dead and another injured, authorities said.
A California Highway Patrol officer was shot in the leg Thursday during a high-speed chase that ended with a murder suspect dead and another injured, authorities said.
Thursday, May 9 2013 8:32 PM EDT2013-05-10 00:32:51 GMT
Construction for the Expo line was split into two phases. Phase One stretches from downtown LA to Culver City. Phase two is from Culver City to Santa Monica. It's currently under construction.
Construction for the Expo line was split into two phases. Phase One stretches from downtown LA to Culver City. Phase two is from Culver City to Santa Monica. It's currently under construction.
Thursday, May 9 2013 3:47 PM EDT2013-05-09 19:47:20 GMT
Legislation approved by the state Senate would force pranksters who make hoax 911 calls like the ones used to target celebrities pay for the cost of police responding to the fake emergencies.
Legislation approved by the state Senate would force pranksters who make hoax 911 calls like the ones used to target celebrities pay for the cost of police responding to the fake emergencies.
Thursday, May 9 2013 3:11 PM EDT2013-05-09 19:11:10 GMT
You've heard the bad news, the 405 freeway widening project through The Sepulveda pass will take another year and 100 million bucks more than planned. So who is going to pay for the cost overruns?
You've heard the bad news, the 405 freeway widening project through The Sepulveda pass will take another year and 100 million bucks more than planned. So who is going to pay for the cost overruns?
Thursday, May 9 2013 3:08 PM EDT2013-05-09 19:08:51 GMT
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County recorded its largest daily increase since Feb. 2 today, rising 3.9 cents to $3.996, one day after a 2.4-cent increase.
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County recorded its largest daily increase since Feb. 2 today, rising 3.9 cents to $3.996, one day after a 2.4-cent increase.
Wednesday, May 8 2013 10:00 PM EDT2013-05-09 02:00:25 GMT
While the City of Los Angeles worried about budget deficits and its residents saw median incomes dip, employees at the Department of Water and Power enjoyed salary increases.
While the City of Los Angeles worried about budget deficits and its residents saw median incomes dip, employees at the Department of Water and Power enjoyed salary increases of over 15% over five years.
Wednesday, May 8 2013 1:15 PM EDT2013-05-08 17:15:51 GMT
Former prisoners who were exonerated with the help of the California Innocence Project will be among the featured speakers during an Innocence March news conference aimed at bringing attention.
Former prisoners who were exonerated with the help of the California Innocence Project will be among the featured speakers during an Innocence March news conference aimed at bringing attention to 12 allegedly wrongly incarcerated prisoners.
Wednesday, May 8 2013 10:50 AM EDT2013-05-08 14:50:08 GMT
In the years after his friend's daughter vanished while walking home from school, Ariel Castro handed out fliers with the 14-year-old's photo and performed music at a fundraiser held in her honor.
In the years after his friend's daughter vanished while walking home from school, Ariel Castro handed out fliers with the 14-year-old's photo and performed music at a fundraiser held in her honor.
Tuesday, May 7 2013 9:52 PM EDT2013-05-08 01:52:05 GMT
Three parties will split a $1 million reward that was offeredduring the hunt for ex-LAPD Officer Christopher Dorner, the Los Angeles Police Department has announced.
Three parties will split a $1 million reward that was offered during the hunt for ex-LAPD Officer Christopher Dorner, with the bulk of the money going to a couple who were tied up in their Big Bear cabin by the fugitive.
Tuesday, May 7 2013 1:35 PM EDT2013-05-07 17:35:48 GMT
La Palma Police are asking for the public's help in identifying an armed robbery suspect who held up the La Palma Express 76 gas station on La Palma Avenue and Walker street around 9:30 p.m. Monday night.
La Palma Police are asking for the public's help in identifying an armed robbery suspect who held up the La Palma Express 76 gas station on La Palma Avenue and Walker street around 9:30 p.m. Monday night.
Monday, May 6 2013 8:47 PM EDT2013-05-07 00:47:48 GMT
As more Americans get access to health care coverage in 2014, there is plenty of concern that there won't be enough doctors to care for everyone with coverage. Some hospitals are now using medical robots.
As more Americans get access to health care coverage in 2014, there is plenty of concern that there won't be enough doctors to care for everyone with coverage. One way several Southern California hospitals are preparing for a physician shortfall: by increasing their use of medical robots.
Saturday, May 18 2013 3:40 AM EDT2013-05-18 07:40:51 GMT
Maribel Ramos, 36, was last seen on surveillance video dropping off her rent check about 8:30 p.m. May 2 in Orange. Roomate has been arrested for her murder.
Maribel Ramos, 36, was last seen on surveillance video dropping off her rent check about 8:30 p.m. May 2 in Orange. Roomate has been arrested for her murder.
Friday, May 17 2013 2:30 AM EDT2013-05-17 06:30:19 GMT
The LA County Sheriff's hate crime unit is looking into more racist graffiti found at Agoura High School. The first bout of graffiti was found last weekend and now more was found in a boys' bathroom today.
The LA County Sheriff's hate crime unit is looking into more racist graffiti found at Agoura High School. The first bout of graffiti was found last weekend and now more was found in a boys' bathroom today.
Thursday, May 16 2013 7:42 PM EDT2013-05-16 23:42:02 GMT
A judge has officially ended more than a decade of federal oversight of the Los Angeles Police Department that was triggered by a corruption scandal involving abusive officers.
A judge has officially ended more than a decade of federal oversight of the Los Angeles Police Department that was triggered by a corruption scandal involving abusive officers.
Thursday, May 16 2013 3:57 PM EDT2013-05-16 19:57:51 GMT
Today was special. Special to bike riders. The county called it "Ride Your Bike To Work Day," but to people who live in San Pedro they would have been happier if it was "Take This Bike Lane Away Day!!!"
Today was special. Special to bike riders. The county called it "Ride Your Bike To Work Day," but to people who live in San Pedro they would have been happier if it was "Take This Bike Lane Away Day!!!"
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:07 AM EDT2013-05-16 15:07:32 GMT
A man in his mid-20s who struck and killed a bicyclist while driving from the scene of a non injury shooting in South Los Angeles was in police custody this morning, authorities said.
A man in his mid-20s who struck and killed a bicyclist while driving from the scene of a non injury shooting in South Los Angeles was in police custody this morning, authorities said.
Thursday, May 16 2013 2:37 AM EDT2013-05-16 06:37:45 GMT
Despite a heavy aerial effort, a fire quickly blackened 3000 acres Wednesday, taking the blaze into the Los Padres National Forest where dry, thick trees were expected to compound the firefight.
Despite a heavy aerial effort, a fire quickly blackened 3000 acres Wednesday, taking the blaze into the Los Padres National Forest where dry, thick trees were expected to compound the firefight.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:37 PM EDT2013-05-15 22:37:06 GMT
A bomb squad was sent to an apartment building in the Palms area of Los Angeles today on a report of a suspicious item, authorities said.
An explosive device found in a man's vehicle during a traffic stop today prompted authorities to go to the motorist's Palms-area residence, where a number of possible explosive devices were found, police said.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 5:40 PM EDT2013-05-15 21:40:10 GMT
[VIEW PHOTO GALLERY] A joint investigation targeting criminal street gangs in the south Montebello area resulted in arrests and the seizure of firearms, authorities said today.
[VIEW PHOTO GALLERY] A joint investigation targeting criminal street gangs in the south Montebello area resulted in arrests and the seizure of firearms, authorities said today.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 1:39 PM EDT2013-05-15 17:39:56 GMT
Hip-hop mogul Dr. Dre, whose real name is Andre Young, and music industry entrepreneur Jimmy Iovine have donated a combined $70 million to create a new institute at the University of Southern California.
Hip-hop mogul Dr. Dre, whose real name is Andre Young, and music industry entrepreneur Jimmy Iovine have donated a combined $70 million to create a new institute at the University of Southern California.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 12:56 PM EDT2013-05-15 16:56:50 GMT
Ann Belles is calling for healing in her Huntington Beach community after her son was nearly beaten to death. The 25-year old man beaten by a mob of skateboarders is now able to talk.
Ann Belles is calling for healing in her Huntington Beach community after her son was nearly beaten to death. The 25-year old man beaten by a mob of skateboarders is now able to talk.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 10:25 AM EDT2013-05-15 14:25:13 GMT
My wife and I got caught up in a nasty scam that is being perpetrated on people across the country. Fortunately, we didn't bite, but others have lost thousands of dollars to scammers.
My wife and I got caught up in a nasty scam that is being perpetrated on people across the country. Fortunately, we didn't bite, but others have lost thousands of dollars to scammers.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 12:29 AM EDT2013-05-15 04:29:52 GMT
Honda Center announced today its plan for hiring more than 500 workers to become part of an industry-leading sports and entertainment organization.
Honda Center announced today its plan for hiring more than 500 workers to become part of an industry-leading sports and entertainment organization. Apply Here
Tuesday, May 14 2013 9:20 PM EDT2013-05-15 01:20:50 GMT
Federal accident investigators recommended Tuesday that states cut their threshold for drunken driving by nearly half, matching a standard that has substantially reduced highway deaths in other countries.
Federal accident investigators recommended Tuesday that states cut their threshold for drunken driving by nearly half, matching a standard that has substantially reduced highway deaths in other countries.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:18 PM EDT2013-05-14 23:18:25 GMT
Michael Jackson appeared "a little loopy" after visits with his longtime dermatologist, a choreographer who worked one-on-one with the pop superstar told a jury Tuesday.
Michael Jackson appeared "a little loopy" after visits with his longtime dermatologist, a choreographer who worked one-on-one with the pop superstar told a jury Tuesday.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:13 PM EDT2013-05-14 23:13:27 GMT
Angelina Jolie's announcement that she underwent a double mastectomy to prevent breast cancer sent a shockwave throughout the world. Dr. Deanna Attai talked to Studio 11 LA about the procedure.
Angelina Jolie's announcement that she underwent a double mastectomy to prevent breast cancer sent a shockwave throughout the world. Breast cancer surgeon Dr. Deanna Attai talked to Studio 11 LA about the procedure.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 6:07 PM EDT2013-05-14 22:07:38 GMT
Angelina Jolie says she underwent a preventive double mastectomy earlier this year because she carries a gene that increases her risk of developing breast cancer and ovarian cancer.
Angelina Jolie says she underwent a preventive double mastectomy earlier this year because she carries a gene that increases her risk of developing breast cancer and ovarian cancer.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 6:04 PM EDT2013-05-14 22:04:37 GMT
Citing problems exposed by the Boston Marathon bombings, senators weighing amendments to a sweeping immigration bill agreed Tuesday to boost security provisions around student visas.
Citing problems exposed by the Boston Marathon bombings, senators weighing amendments to a sweeping immigration bill agreed Tuesday to boost security provisions around student visas.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 2:31 PM EDT2013-05-14 18:31:41 GMT
[VIEW PHOTO GALLERY] They range in age, but they all think alike. They're Simi Valley's K-9 search and rescue, and these women go out at all hours of the night to save dogs that have gone missing.
[VIEW PHOTO GALLERY] They range in age, but they all think alike. They're Simi Valley's K-9 search and rescue. Using Facebook and some serious tracking techniques the women of Simi Valley Missing Pets go out at all hours of the night to save dogs that have gone missing.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 2:24 PM EDT2013-05-14 18:24:37 GMT
Today is crunch time for the operators of medical-marijuana dispensaries in Garden Grove. The police chief has sent them letters telling them they must close by today or face fines of 1-thousand dollars.
Today is crunch time for the operators of medical-marijuana dispensaries in Garden Grove. The police chief has sent them letters telling them they must close by today or face fines of 1-thousand dollars.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 2:48 AM EDT2013-05-14 06:48:17 GMT
There is one residential detox center across the street from Bertran Elementary in Reseda. Two others are right around the corner, and two more are being built nearby.
There is one residential detox center across the street from Bertran Elementary in Reseda. Two others are right around the corner, and two more are being built nearby.
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