Vincent Thomas Bridge closure: Dates, detours, and timeline

Caltrans will close the Vincent Thomas Bridge for 16 months starting Nov. 7 for a $750 million deck overhaul, impacting daily commuters and San Pedro businesses until March 2028.

Delta Air Lines must face lawsuit over windowless ‘window seats,’ judge rules

A federal judge in New York threw out a request Wednesday by one of the nation’s largest air carriers to dismiss a class action lawsuit over window seats on one of its flights.

Florida Learjet crash: Tail part detached before impact, NTSB says

Federal investigators returned to the scene near Palm Springs on Tuesday to collect scattered wreckage after determining an essential tail control surface separated from the plane before it crashed.

Learjet may have broken apart before Florida deadly crash, NTSB says

The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating what caused a deadly Learjet 60 crash in Florida near Palm Springs that killed all nine people aboard. The NTSB says early evidence indicates the aircraft may have begun breaking apart before it hit the ground. 

Chatsworth bus crash: Woman charged with murder due back in court in January 2027

Bailee Rios, the woman charged with two counts of second-degree murder in a fatal Metro bus crash, appeared in court Monday to set a date for her preliminary hearing. She remains behind bars on a $4.1 million bail.

Popular airline hits customers with steep fee hike for first time in 8 years

The era of the standard $99 airline credit card may be fading as American Airlines becomes the latest major carrier to adjust its price tag.

Debate over mileage tax surfaces in California governor's race

California’s governor’s race debate has renewed attention on a possible statewide mileage tax to help fund road repairs.

Report ranks the top 10 most and least reliable airports in the US

As the U.S. approaches the busiest travel season of the year, a new report has ranked airports across the country in terms of their reliability.

'Inexplicable' decision blamed for high-speed train crash in central Spain that killed dozens

Spain's transportation minister placed blame on a crash of two high-speed trains that killed at least 64 people on a decision made by a central command center, adding the train engineers were not to blame. 

California sisters stranded in Cambodia as fuel costs halt cruise

Two California sisters are among the passengers stranded in Cambodia after an around-the-world cruise abruptly suspended its voyage, with the operator citing surging fuel costs.

Deadly security risks prompt updated travel warnings for 13 countries

The U.S. State Department has updated travel advisories for several Middle Eastern countries, warning of potential armed attacks by Iranian-backed Houthi forces and threats targeting Americans.

Marathon Burger opens at LAX
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Iconic LA eateries are opening at LAX, including the Marathon Burger!  Sam Asghedom speaks about a new location opening at Terminal 1. 

Los Angeles speed cameras go live Oct. 26: Locations and fines

Los Angeles activates its automated speed camera network on October 26, starting with a 60-day warning period before issuing civil fines up to $500.

Lockheed Martin unveils 10-year framework to produce 850 F-35 fighter jets for the US military

Lockheed Martin announced a proposed 10-year framework to produce 850 F-35 fighter jets for the U.S. military while maintaining a production rate of 156 aircraft per year for American and international customers.

This airline received top marks in several categories in annual Forbes Travel Guide awards

Forbes released its annual Forbes Travel Guide top picks this week, recognizing airlines and airports its editors say provide outstanding passenger experiences, and one U.S. airline took home top honors in several categories, more than any other. 

Amelia Earhart expedition in South Pacific to search for aviator’s missing plane ends in disappointment

A U.S. team of marine archeologists who were hoping a submerged object a satellite detected six years ago in a lagoon on the remote Pacific island of Nikumaroro was Amelia Earhart's missing plane, ended up disappointed in their quest.