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Chase ends in fiery crash, sending debris across road and into Lakewood home
Posted by Tim Caputo on September 30, 2026 Tags: Categories: California News A police chase ended in a fiery crash in Lakewood overnight, sending debris across the road and even through the door of a nearby home. ABC7 RSS Feed
Chase ends in fiery crash, sending debris across road and into Lakewood home Original
ByTim Caputo Wednesday, September 30, 2026 11:57AM A police chase ended in a fiery crash in Lakewood overnight, sending debris across the road and even through the door of a nearby home. KABC LAKEWOOD, Calif. (KABC) -- A police chase ended in a fiery crash in Lakewood overnight, sending debris across the road and even through the door of a nearby home.
Long Beach works to protect homes from worsening coastal erosion amid powerful El Niño Original
Crews are fortifying the shoreline to protect homes from coastal erosion. The city of Long Beach is hauling in sand, repairing the boardwalk and developing a long-term plan to defend homes from coastal erosion. ByTim Caputo Tuesday, September 29, 2026 6:47PM LONG BEACH, Calif. (KABC) -- Crews reinforced oceanfront homes and the boardwalk along the Long Beach Peninsula as high tide and powerful waves threatened a coastline already battered by erosion.
Long Beach works to protect homes from worsening coastal erosion amid powerful El Niño
This is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. The city of Long Beach is hauling in sand, repairing the boardwalk and developing a long-term plan to defend homes from coastal erosion. Crews reinforced oceanfront homes and the boardwalk along the Long Beach Peninsula as high tide and powerful waves threatened a coastline already battered by erosion.
Joven muere, hermana resulta herida tras atropello mientras cruzaban calle con su madre en Hyde Park
ByTim Caputo, Sid Garcia Thursday, September 24, 2026 11:17PM This article can be read in English A hit-and-run driver crashed into two teenage siblings, killing one of them, as they were crossing the street with their mother in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Teen boy killed, sister injured in Hyde Park hit-and-run crash while crossing street with mother
Posted by Tim Caputo on September 23, 2026 Tags: Categories: California News A hit-and-run driver crashed into two teenage siblings in a Hyde Park neighborhood, killing one of them, as they were crossing the street with their mother. ABC7 RSS Feed
Teen boy killed, sister injured in Hyde Park hit-and-run crash while crossing street with mother Original
A hit-and-run driver crashed into two teenage siblings in Hyde Park, killing one of them, as they were crossing the street with their mother. KABC ByTim Caputo Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:16PM HYDE PARK, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A hit-and-run driver crashed into two teenage siblings in a Hyde Park neighborhood, killing one of them, as they were crossing the street with their mother.
Teen boy killed, sister injured in Hyde Park hit-and-run crash while crossing street with mother
This is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. A hit-and-run driver crashed into two teenage siblings, killing one of them, as they were crossing the street with their mother in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Los Angeles. A search is underway for a hit-and-run driver and her passenger after two teenage siblings were hit while crossing the street with their mother in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, killing a 16-year-old boy.
Footage from NBC4 helicopter before crash is 'most important evidence' to analyze, NTSB says
The video from aboard the NBC4 helicopter before the deadly crash in Chatsworth will be the "most important evidence" for the National Transportation Safety Board to analyze in order to piece together the probable cause of the accident, the agency said.
Footage from NBC4 helicopter before crash is 'most important evidence' to analyze, NTSB says
The video from aboard the NBC4 helicopter before the deadly crash in Chatsworth will be the "most important evidence" for the National Transportation Safety Board to analyze in order to piece together the probable cause of the accident, the agency said.
3rd victim identified in NBC4 helicopter crash in Chatsworth that also killed reporter, pilot
Posted by Tim Caputo on September 16, 2026 Tags: Categories: California News The third person who was killed after an an NBC4 news helicopter crashed near the scene of a deadly bus collision in Chatsworth has been identified as the investigation continues into what caused the aircraft to go down. ABC7 RSS Feed
3rd victim identified in NBC4 helicopter crash in Chatsworth that also killed reporter, pilot Original
ByTim Caputo and Irene Cruz Wednesday, September 16, 2026 3:52PM We're continuing to follow breaking news in Chatsworth, which was the scene of two tragedies. An SUV slammed into the side of a Metro bus, killing two people and injuring several others. Then a news helicopter covering the incident also crashed. Here's what we know.
Footage from NBC4 helicopter before crash is 'most important evidence' to analyze, NTSB says
This is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. The video from aboard the NBC4 helicopter before the crash is the "most important evidence" for the NTSB to analyze for probable cause, the agency said.
Nick Reiner due back in court in killings of parents Rob and Michele Reiner
District Attorney Nathan Hochman is expected to reveal new developments. Nick Reiner is scheduled to appear in court Monday on murder charges in the killings of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)/ (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP) ByTim Caputo Tuesday, September 15, 2026 2:28PM Nick Reiner is scheduled to appear in court Monday on murder charges in the killings of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
2,977 flags at Porter Ranch church tell the story of lives cut short on 9/11
Posted by Tim Caputo on September 8, 2026 Tags: Categories: California News A memorial display honoring the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks is drawing visitors to Shepherd Church in Porter Ranch. ABC7 RSS Feed
2,977 flags at Porter Ranch church tell the story of lives cut short on 9/11
ByTim Caputo Tuesday, September 8, 2026 9:27PM A memorial display honoring the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks is drawing visitors to Shepherd Church in Porter Ranch. PORTER RANCH, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A memorial display honoring the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks is drawing visitors to Shepherd Church in Porter Ranch as the nation prepares to mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11 on Friday.
Policía de San Fernando mata a tiros a hombre que presuntamente atacaba a una mujer con una pala
ByTim Caputo Tuesday, September 1, 2026 5:12PM This article can be read in English A man who police say was attacking a woman with a shovel was shot and killed by officers in San Fernando overnight. KABC SAN FERNANDO, Calif. (KABC) -- Un hombre, que según la policía estaba atacando a una mujer con una pala, murió tras recibir disparos de los oficiales en San Fernando durante la noche.
San Fernando police shoot, kill man who allegedly attacked woman with shovel
Posted by Tim Caputo on September 1, 2026 Tags: Categories: California News A man who police say was attacking a woman with a shovel was shot and killed by officers in San Fernando overnight. ABC7 RSS Feed
San Fernando police shoot, kill man who allegedly attacked woman with shovel Original
ByTim Caputo Tuesday, September 1, 2026 1:17PM A man who police say was attacking a woman with a shovel was shot and killed by officers in San Fernando overnight. KABC SAN FERNANDO (KABC) -- A man who police say was attacking a woman with a shovel was shot and killed by officers in San Fernando overnight. Officers responded to a report of an assault with a deadly weapon at Third Street and Maclay Avenue around 11:45 p.m. Monday, according to the San Fernando Police Department.
Abogados de D4vd se retiran del caso; cantante ahora es representado por un defensor público
ByTim Caputo Monday, August 31, 2026 4:57PM This article can be read in English Singer D4vd is due back in court Monday to be arraigned again on murder and other charges connected to the death of a 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
D4vd due back in court after ordered to stand trial in killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez
ByTim Caputo Monday, August 31, 2026 1:12PM Singer D4vd is due back in court Monday to be arraigned again on murder and other charges connected to the death of a 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Ted Soqui/Pool Photo via AP, File Singer D4vd is due back in a Los Angeles courtroom Monday to be arraigned for the second time on murder and other charges connected to the death of a 14-year-old girl whose dismembered body was found in the trunk of his Tesla.
2 teens riding e-scooter, e-motorcycle hospitalized after being hit by elderly driver in Riverside
Two 14-year-old boys were rushed to the hospital with major injuries after being hit by a driver as they were riding an e-scooter and e-motorcycle in Riverside. The two teenagers were riding down Mitchell Avenue around 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, according to the Riverside Police Department. They were struck while attempting to cross Arlington Avenue just as a Lexus sedan was entering the intersection. Both victims were taken to the hospital with major injuries in extremely critical condition.
2 juveniles injured in Riverside crash involving e-bikes; investigation underway
Follow 2 juveniles injured in Riverside crash involving e-bikes; investigation underway Tim Caputo, ABC7.com staff Wed, August 26, 2026 at 10:47 AM EDT An investigation is underway in Riverside after two juveniles were struck and injured in crash involving electric bikes. The incident happened around 7:45 p.m. Tuesday near Rosemary Kennedy Elementary School on Mitchell and Arlington avenues, according to the Riverside Police Department.
2 juveniles injured in Riverside crash involving e-bikes; investigation underway
Posted by Tim Caputo on August 26, 2026 Tags: Categories: California News An investigation is underway in Riverside after two juveniles were struck and injured in crash involving electric bikes. ABC7 RSS Feed
2 juveniles injured in Riverside crash involving e-bikes; investigation underway
ByTim Caputo and ABC7.com staff Wednesday, August 26, 2026 11:59AM An investigation is underway in Riverside after two juveniles were struck and injured in crash involving electric bikes. KABC RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KABC) -- An investigation is underway in Riverside after two juveniles were struck and injured in crash involving electric bikes.
Chase suspect goes airborne in violent South LA crash, leaving behind trail of destroyed cars
Chase suspect goes airborne in violent South LA crash, leaving behind trail of destroyed cars Wednesday, August 19, 2026 7:13PM Residents of a South Los Angeles neighborhood woke up to find their cars destroyed following an overnight chase that ended in a violent crash. KABC Copyright © 2026 KABC Television, LLC. All rights reserved.
Persecución a alta velocidad termina en violento choque y deja destrucción en el sur de Los Ángeles
ByTim Caputo Wednesday, August 19, 2026 3:32PM This article can be read in English Residents of a South Los Angeles neighborhood woke up to find their cars destroyed following an overnight chase that ended in a violent crash. KABC SUR DE LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Los residentes de un vecindario del sur de Los Ángeles despertaron y encontraron sus automóviles destrozados tras una persecución que terminó en un violento choque.
High-speed chase ends with violent crash in South LA, leaving trail of destruction
Posted by Tim Caputo on August 19, 2026 Tags: Categories: California News Residents of a South Los Angeles neighborhood woke up to find their cars destroyed following an overnight chase that ended in a violent crash. ABC7 RSS Feed
High-speed chase ends with violent crash in South LA, leaving trail of destruction Original
ByTim Caputo Wednesday, August 19, 2026 11:55AM Residents of a South Los Angeles neighborhood woke up to find their cars destroyed following an overnight chase that ended in a violent crash. KABC SOUTH LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Residents of a South Los Angeles neighborhood woke up to find their cars destroyed following an overnight chase that ended in a violent crash.
Autopsy completed in Hayden Panettiere's death
Autopsy completed in Hayden Panettiere's death Monday, August 17, 2026 6:19PM The autopsy was completed Monday in Hayden Panettiere's death. The coroner's office said the actress was found in cardiac arrest prior to her death. Copyright © 2026 KABC Television, LLC. All rights reserved.
New LAUSD report says schools near Lineage warehouse are safe for students
Follow New LAUSD report says schools near Lineage warehouse are safe for students Updated Wed, August 12, 2026 at 12:44 AM EDT Key takeawaysPowered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. LAUSD report states schools near burned Lineage Logistics warehouse in Boyle Heights are safe for occupancy.
Bald eagle Jackie's death turns into lesson in nature and grief for SoCal students
Powered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Key takeaways Powered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.
Bald eagle Jackie's death turns into lesson in nature and grief for SoCal students
Bald eagle Jackie's death turns into lesson in nature and grief for SoCal students Tuesday, August 11, 2026 6:20PM For students at Graciano Gomez Elementary School in San Bernardino, Jackie's death has been a lesson in nature, perseverance and grief. KABC Copyright © 2026 KABC Television, LLC. All rights reserved.
Bald eagle Jackie’s death turns into lesson in nature and grief for SoCal students
Posted by Tim Caputo on August 11, 2026 Tags: Categories: California News Beloved bald eagle Jackie left a lasting impact beyond Big Bear that also spanned across generations, reaching even the youngest nature enthusiasts. ABC7 RSS Feed
Bald eagle Jackie's death turns into lesson in nature and grief for SoCal students
ByTim Caputo Tuesday, August 11, 2026 2:17PM For students at Graciano Gomez Elementary School in San Bernardino, Jackie's death has been a lesson in nature, perseverance and grief. Bald eagle Jackie's death turns into lesson in nature and grief for SoCal students BIG BEAR, Calif. (KABC) -- Beloved bald eagle Jackie left a lasting impact beyond Big Bear that also spanned across generations, reaching even the youngest nature enthusiasts.
Tesla fuera de control choca contra varias casas y deja rastro de destrucción en Orange
ByTim Caputo Wednesday, August 5, 2026 2:57PM This article can be read in English An out-of-control Tesla crashed into multiple homes, leaving behind a trail of destruction in an Orange County neighborhood overnight. KABC ORANGE, Calif. (KABC) -- Un Tesla fuera de control chocó contra varias casas, dejando un rastro de destrucción en un vecindario del condado de Orange durante la noche.
Out-of-control Tesla crashes into homes, leaving behind trail of destruction in Orange
Posted by Tim Caputo on August 5, 2026 Tags: Categories: California News An out-of-control Tesla crashed into multiple homes, leaving behind a trail of destruction in an Orange County neighborhood overnight. ABC7 RSS Feed
Out-of-control Tesla crashes into homes, leaving behind trail of destruction in Orange Original
ByTim Caputo Wednesday, August 5, 2026 12:25PM An out-of-control Tesla crashed into multiple homes, leaving behind a trail of destruction in an Orange County neighborhood overnight. KABC ORANGE, Calif. (KABC) -- An out-of-control Tesla crashed into multiple homes, leaving behind a trail of destruction in an Orange County neighborhood overnight. The driver apparently lost control of the car along Chapman Avenue just before midnight Wednesday.
D4vd's lawyers ask why more DNA testing wasn't done on chain saws, car in teen girl's killing
Lawyers for D4vd began showing glimpses into their defense strategy Thursday, pressing police on why they didn't conduct more DNA testing on items found in the singer's home and in his car that authorities said were used in the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
D4vd murder case: Testimony focuses on singer’s finances on 2nd day of preliminary hearing
Posted by Tim Caputo on July 22, 2026 Tags: Categories: California News Testimony continued Wednesday in the key preliminary hearing for D4vd, who is accused of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, with much of it focusing on the singer’s finances as a potential motive in the teen’s killing. ABC7 RSS Feed
D4vd murder case: Testimony focuses on singer's finances on 2nd day of preliminary hearing
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Testimony continued Wednesday in the key preliminary hearing for D4vd, who is accused of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, with much of it focusing on the singer's finances as a potential motive in the teen's killing. A money manager for D4vd, whose real name is David Burke, testified that he had heard only the first name of Rivas Hernandez before her dismembered body was found in the trunk of the singer's car in September 2025.
Dayslong preliminary hearing set to begin for singer D4vd in killing of Celeste Rivas Hernandez
Posted by Tim Caputo on July 21, 2026 Tags: Categories: California News The highly-anticipated preliminary hearing for singer D4vd, who is facing several charges in the death of a teenage girl, is set to get underway in Los Angeles on Tuesday. ABC7 RSS Feed
Dayslong preliminary hearing set to begin for singer D4vd in killing of Celeste Rivas Hernandez Original
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- The highly-anticipated preliminary hearing for singer D4vd, who is facing several charges in the death of a teenage girl, is set to get underway in Los Angeles on Tuesday. During the key hearing, which is expected to last three to seven days, prosecutors will present their evidence and testimony in court for the first time as they seek to establish probable cause. The burden of proof prosecutors must establish is lower at a preliminary hearing.
Eaton Fire survivors marry inside their partially rebuilt Altadena home
Posted by Tim Caputo on July 20, 2026 Tags: Categories: California News After losing their home in the Eaton Fire, Morgan Soloway and Kenny Rotter married inside their partially rebuilt Altadena house. ABC7 RSS Feed
Eaton Fire survivors marry inside their partially rebuilt Altadena home
ByTim Caputo Tuesday, July 21, 2026 5:50AM ALTADENA, Calif. (KABC) -- After losing their home and nearly all of their belongings in the Eaton Fire, Morgan Soloway and Kenny Rotter chose an unconventional setting for their wedding: their partially rebuilt home where they hope to create new memories. "It was definitely more amazing than I could have pictured," Soloway said.
Eaton Fire survivors marry inside their partially rebuilt Altadena home
Eaton Fire survivors marry inside their partially rebuilt Altadena home Tuesday, July 21, 2026 5:51AM Copyright © 2026 KABC Television, LLC. All rights reserved.
2 hombres del sur de California arrestados por presunto complot por combates UFC en la Casa Blanca
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KABC) -- Dos hombres del condado de Riverside fueron arrestados en relación con un presunto complot dirigido contra las peleas del UFC Freedom 250 en la Casa Blanca, según información obtenida por Eyewitness News. Bryan Omar Roa, de 24 años, de Calimesa, y Michael Alan Thomas, de 32 años, de Pinon Hills, fueron arrestados el sábado, el día antes de la pelea, y desde entonces han comparecido por primera vez ante el juez.
2 SoCal men arrested in alleged plot targeting UFC fights at White House
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KABC) -- Two men from Riverside County were arrested in connection with an alleged plot targeting the "UFC Freedom 250" fights at the White House, Eyewitness News has learned. Bryan Omar Roa, 24, of Calimesa, and Michael Alan Thomas, 32, of Pinon Hills were arrested on Saturday, the day before the fight, and have since made their initial court appearances.
Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra leading in California gubernatorial race as vote count continues
Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra leading in California gubernatorial race as vote count continues Wednesday, June 3, 2026 12:29PM Copyright © 2026 KABC Television, LLC. All rights reserved.
Election Day: All eyes on on race for California governor
Election Day: All eyes on on race for California governor Tuesday, June 2, 2026 1:08PM Copyright © 2026 KABC Television, LLC. All rights reserved.
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