Friday, May 24 2013 3:22 PM EDT2013-05-24 19:22:39 GMT
Mayor Villaraigosa was all smiles as he walked up to a podium set up just feet from the northbound 405 near Santa Monica Blvd. He praised all the workers who have been working on this project and made
Mayor Villaraigosa was all smiles as he walked up to a podium set up just feet from the northbound 405 near Santa Monica Blvd. He praised all the workers who have been working on this project and made
Friday, May 24 2013 3:20 PM EDT2013-05-24 19:20:09 GMT
Part of the 405 through the Sepulveda Pass is wider than it was yesterday. Last month we told you that this widening project thru the Sepulveda Pass was nearly 100 million dollars over budget.
Part of the 405 through the Sepulveda Pass is wider than it was yesterday. Last month we told you that this widening project thru the Sepulveda Pass was nearly 100 million dollars over budget.
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:18 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:18:07 GMT
After emerging victorious from a hard-fought and costly campaign, mayor-elect Eric Garcetti thanked voters today for propelling him into office and said he was prepared to take on the city's major issues.
After emerging victorious from a hard-fought and costly campaign, mayor-elect Eric Garcetti thanked voters today for propelling him into office and said he was prepared to take on the city's major issues.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 2:52 PM EDT2013-05-22 18:52:33 GMT
Wendy Greuel had a light moment with the media as well as serious and sometimes emotional ones as she officially conceded the Mayor's race to Eric Garcetti.
Wendy Greuel had a light moment with the media as well as serious and sometimes emotional ones as she officially conceded the Mayor's race to Eric Garcetti.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:42 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:42:08 GMT
When tragedy strikes - like the tornado in Oklahoma, USAR (Urban Search and Rescue) Teams are called to help from all over the country. In fact, the USAR Team from LA City Fire is ready to go on 2 hours notice.
When tragedy strikes - like the tornado in Oklahoma - USAR (Urban Search and Rescue) Teams are called to help from all over the country. In fact, the USAR Team from LA City Fire is ready to go on 2 hours notice. They have thirteen K9s trained to sniff out victims under rubble. Seven are ready to travel on a moment's notice.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:23 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:23:54 GMT
A scant turnout is expected Tuesday when voters choose between two City Hall regulars who failed to bring much sparkle to the contest to succeed Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, who exits office July 1.
A scant turnout is expected Tuesday when voters choose between two City Hall regulars who failed to bring much sparkle to the contest to succeed Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, who exits office July 1 after two up-and-down terms.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:23 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:23:51 GMT
We had plans to do a story at Ralph Waldo Emerson Middle School at 9:30am. A terrific story about how school choirs are working together to get the arts education that is sometimes lost to budget cuts.
We had plans to do a story at Ralph Waldo Emerson Middle School at 9:30am. A terrific story about how school choirs are working together to get the arts education that is sometimes lost to budget cuts.
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!!!"
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 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.
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.
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.
Friday, May 10 2013 3:45 PM EDT2013-05-10 19:45:46 GMT
LA City officials recently found nearly 43-million dollars in a forgotten special Department Of Transportation fund because of an error in city funds accounting.
LA City officials recently found nearly 43-million dollars in a forgotten special Department Of Transportation fund because of an error in city funds accounting.
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.
Thursday, May 2 2013 12:01 PM EDT2013-05-02 16:01:04 GMT
The I-5 widening project is more expensive than the widening project on the 405 in the Sepulveda Pass. It's more complicated. It costs more money and it involves not one, but three contractors on the project.
The I-5 widening project is more expensive than the widening project on the 405 in the Sepulveda Pass. It's more complicated. It costs more money and it involves not one, but three contractors on the project.
Wednesday, May 1 2013 3:22 PM EDT2013-05-01 19:22:04 GMT
Police searched today for the hit-and-run driver of a car that was involved in one of two simultaneous crashes in South Los Angeles, where a 39-year-old man was killed, three other people were injured.
Police searched today for the hit-and-run driver of a car that was involved in one of two simultaneous crashes in South Los Angeles, where a 39-year-old man was killed, three other people were injured.
Saturday, April 27 2013 1:29 AM EDT2013-04-27 05:29:18 GMT
The University of California Irvine is investigating a video that shows a member of an Asian-American fraternity dancing in blackface after the clip sparked outrage on campus.
The University of California Irvine is investigating a video that shows a member of an Asian-American fraternity dancing in blackface after the clip sparked outrage on campus.
Thursday, April 25 2013 3:05 PM EDT2013-04-25 19:05:17 GMT
A Southern California home was evacuated after a landslide opened a 25-foot-wide fissure in the hillside supporting it. A local pilot was able to help the owners, courtesy of his mini-drone.
A Southern California home was evacuated after a landslide opened a 25-foot-wide fissure in the hillside supporting it. A local pilot was able to help the owners, courtesy of his mini-drone.
Tuesday, April 23 2013 1:04 PM EDT2013-04-23 17:04:16 GMT
Airline passengers will have to leave their knives at home after all. And their bats and golf clubs. A policy change scheduled to go into effect this week will be delayed, federal officials said Monday.
Airline passengers will have to leave their knives at home after all. And their bats and golf clubs. A policy change scheduled to go into effect this week will be delayed, federal officials said Monday.
Monday, April 22 2013 3:33 PM EDT2013-04-22 19:33:14 GMT
Commercial airline flights started backing up and delayed some travelers Monday, a day after air traffic controllers started going on furlough because of government spending cuts.
Commercial airline flights started backing up and delayed some travelers Monday, a day after air traffic controllers started going on furlough because of government spending cuts.
Friday, April 19 2013 12:15 PM EDT2013-04-19 16:15:37 GMT
Long Beach Grand Prix organizers say there will be bag checks, uniformed and undercover officers and additional measures for an event that always has a sizeable security component.
Long Beach Grand Prix organizers say there will be bag checks, uniformed and undercover officers and additional measures for an event that always has a sizeable security component.
Thursday, April 18 2013 5:06 PM EDT2013-04-18 21:06:51 GMT
This weekend is expected to be a busy one, with large crowds expected at the Festival Of Books, CicLAvia, and the Long Beach Grand Prix. And that means a heavy security presence.
This weekend is expected to be a busy one, with large crowds expected at the Festival Of Books, CicLAvia, and the Long Beach Grand Prix. And that means a heavy security presence after the Boston bombings.
Wednesday, April 17 2013 10:24 AM EDT2013-04-17 14:24:41 GMT
A court hearing in downtown LA this morning on Jamie McCourt's claim that her ex-husband, Frank, low-balled the worth of the Los Angeles Dodgers during their divorce case.
A court hearing in downtown LA this morning on Jamie McCourt's claim that her ex-husband, Frank, low-balled the worth of the Los Angeles Dodgers during their divorce case.
Tuesday, April 16 2013 7:21 PM EDT2013-04-16 23:21:55 GMT
A woman employee of a gourmet popcorn shop in El Segundo held a company executive at gunpoint for about three hours today before releasing him unharmed and surrendering.
A woman employee of a gourmet popcorn shop in El Segundo held a company executive at gunpoint for about three hours today before releasing him unharmed and surrendering.
Monday, April 15 2013 2:56 PM EDT2013-04-15 18:56:55 GMT
Investigators from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Homicide Bureau are working around the 6200 block of West Avenue N, Palmdale, to investigate the discovery of human remains found on a property.
Investigators from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Homicide Bureau are working around the 6200 block of West Avenue N, Palmdale, to investigate the discovery of human remains found on a property.
Friday, April 5 2013 9:47 AM EDT2013-04-05 13:47:34 GMT
Let me give you a HEADs-up. Bad puns may be part of this HEAD-scratcher of a story. Call this guerilla advertising - shock advertising. A Texas man who says bald is beautiful thinks bald is a money-maker!
Let me give you a HEADs-up. Bad puns may be part of this HEAD-scratcher of a story. Call this guerilla advertising - shock advertising. A Texas man who says bald is beautiful thinks bald is a money-maker!
Thursday, April 4 2013 12:19 PM EDT2013-04-04 16:19:14 GMT
The city of Glendale is moving forward with plans for a park...which could stretch across parts of the 134-freeway. Hal Eisner is live in La Canada Flintridge, to explain.
The city of Glendale is moving forward with plans for a park...which could stretch across parts of the 134-freeway. Hal Eisner is live in La Canada Flintridge, to explain.
Wednesday, April 3 2013 11:22 AM EDT2013-04-03 15:22:22 GMT
A 24-foot scale model of the $1.5 billion expansion of the Tom Bradley International Terminal designed by architect Curtis Fentress is the highlight at a event for 'Now Boarding: Fentress Airports.'
A 24-foot scale model of the $1.5 billion expansion of the Tom Bradley International Terminal designed by architect Curtis Fentress is the highlight at a event for 'Now Boarding: Fentress Airports + the Architecture of Flight.'
Tuesday, April 2 2013 4:11 PM EDT2013-04-02 20:11:48 GMT
Distracted driving is more widespread in the U.S. than in Europe, according to a study released Thursday that surveyed drivers about their cellphone and texting habits.
Distracted driving is more widespread in the U.S. than in Europe, according to a study released Thursday that surveyed drivers about their cellphone and texting habits.
Tuesday, February 26 2013 10:31 AM EST2013-02-26 15:31:41 GMT
Bad news for drivers who frequent the stretch of 405 in busy West LA. The billion dollar project was scheduled for completion in May 2013, but now delayed until mid=2014.
Bad news for drivers who frequent the stretch of 405 in busy West LA. The billion dollar project was scheduled for completion in May 2013. But a problematic stretch between Montana and Sunset week will push full completion to mid 2014.
Friday, January 18 2013 3:33 PM EST2013-01-18 20:33:56 GMT
The Orange County Sheriff's Department says 24-year-old woman was shot and killed in Laguna Niguel Friday morning, and her husband told them he did it.
The Orange County Sheriff's Department says 24-year-old woman was shot and killed in Laguna Niguel Friday morning, and her husband told them he did it.
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