Sylmar brush fire quickly contained near 5 Freeway

A brush fire near the 5 and 14 Freeway junction in Sylmar was quickly contained by firefighters on Wednesday, forcing temporary lane closures that have since reopened.

World Cup parking near LA Stadium hits nearly $700

FIFA World Cup fans are bypassing LA Stadium parking lots after official prices hit $250 and private lot spaces spiked to nearly $700 ahead of the July 10 quarterfinal.

TSA urges travelers at LAX to plan ahead as World Cup matches continue

Despite a shocking loss to Turkey, the USMNT advances to the World Cup knockouts as LAX manages heavy traffic and the TSA enforces strict security rules.

California's 'robotaxi crackdown': New law allows police to cite driverless cars

California's Assembly Bill 1777 cracks down on driverless robotaxis by allowing police to issue traffic citations to AV manufacturers and mandating emergency geofencing rules.

FIFA Fan Zone event triggers major downtown LA, 101 Freeway closures

The Los Angeles Department of Transportation announced major street and 101 Freeway ramp closures near Union Station from June 25–28 for a FIFA Fan Zone event.

2026 FIFA World Cup: How to avoid traffic at LA Stadium

Half a million soccer fans are expected to pass through Los Angeles Stadium for the FIFA World Cup over the next month, with major traffic expected in Inglewood and surrounding areas. Here are some tips to avoid gridlock traffic.

405 Freeway reopens near LAX after LAPD fatally shoots armed robbery suspect

The northbound 405 Freeway near LAX was closed for hours following a pursuit and deadly police shooting of an armed robbery suspect. All lanes reopened just after 3 p.m.

Tampa school zone catches 6,000 speeders in 2 days as city weighs $100 camera fines

Tampa City Council members voted Thursday to approve an ordinance updating the city code to operate automated speed detection systems in 18 school zones. 

Virginia bus crash: Massachusetts family of 4 among 5 killed

A family of four traveling to a family wedding was killed in Friday morning's crash on Interstate 95 in Virginia, a relative told the Associated Press.

Ruptured underground pipeline dumps about 2,400 gallons of crude oil into LA River

A construction crew ruptured a 16-inch pipeline in East Los Angeles, spilling thousands of gallons of crude oil into the LA River and triggering a massive multi-agency containment effort.

LAX holiday traffic disrupted after construction crew ruptures gas, water lines

A ruptured gas line and water main near LAX have forced major closures on Sepulveda Boulevard, threatening to disrupt Memorial Day weekend holiday travel.

CHP issues nearly 12,000 speeding tickets during 24-hour enforcement surge

The California Highway Patrol issued 11,767 speeding citations during a 24-hour Maximum Enforcement Period aimed at reducing fatal crashes.

CHP launches 24-hour statewide speeding crackdown: What to know

The California Highway Patrol is conducting a 24-hour Maximum Enforcement Period to target speeding drivers and promote roadway safety across the state.

Man killed in 101 Freeway chain-reaction crash in Encino

A multi-vehicle chain reaction crash on the northbound 101 Freeway in Encino left one person dead early Saturday morning after they exited a disabled car in the fast lane.

Whiteman Airport faces shutdown calls after another Pacoima plane crash

Calls are growing to shut down Whiteman Airport after another plane crash in Pacoima, the latest in a string of incidents reported in recent years.