Transportation | Southern California

PUBLIC SAFETY

PUBLIC SAFETY

LAPD sergeant, other man killed in crash on 405; all southbound lanes reopened

The crash was reported to the California Highway Patrol at 1:58 a.m. on the southbound San Diego Freeway

Los Angeles20 hours ago

FINANCE

A sign outside the New York Stock Exchange marks the intersection of Wall and Broad Streets, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, File)

1:09

FINANCE

Stocks rally and oil tumbles as Wall Street hopes for a limited retaliation after U.S. strikes on Iran

Iran a major producer of crude and it could also try to block access to the Strait of Hormuz, where much of the world’s oil passes through each day.

1:09

New York City23 hours ago

POLITICS

Workers with Unite Here Local 11 urge the Los Angeles City Council’s economic development committee to approve a package of minimum wage hikes for hotel, restaurant and aviation workers. (Los Angeles Times/Robert Gauthier)

POLITICS

Union files initiatives to expand $30 minimum wage citywide

Unite Here Local 11 has filed two citywide initiatives for a $30-an-hour minimum wage for all industries.

Los Angeles6 days ago

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner adds service between San Diego and Los Angeles

The new schedule will add an additional southbound and northbound train between San Diego and LA.

Los Angeles1 week ago

PUBLIC SAFETY

PUBLIC SAFETY

Driver crashes into crowd in Inglewood; at least 6 injured

The crash occurred as fans were leaving the CONCACAF Gold Cup match between Mexico and the Dominican Republic at SoFi Stadium.

Los Angeles1 week ago

PUBLIC SAFETY

Multiple Waymo taxis burn near the Metropolitan Detention Center of downtown Los Angeles, Sunday, June 8, 2025, following last night's immigration raid protest. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)

PUBLIC SAFETY

After cars torched, Waymo Robotaxis suspended during 'No Kings' protests

During Saturday's planned protests, the suspension will be expanded to include other Waymo hubs including San Francisco

Los Angeles1 week ago

TRAFFIC

TRAFFIC

Malibu seeks public input on speed camera program for PCH

If the city moves forward, it would purchase and install up to five automated speed citation cameras and additional speed feedback signs.

Malibu1 week ago

PUBLIC SAFETY

(Still image courtesy of surveillance video from Rudy's Bargain)

PUBLIC SAFETY

1 taken into custody after Boyle Heights crash; authorities investigating

Video from the scene showed an SUV hitting the passenger side of a white Mercedes-Benz while a second SUV hits and blocks the front left of the car.

Boyle Heights1 week ago

PUBLIC SAFETY

Pictured here are U.S Coast Guard boats on May 5, 2025, off San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

PUBLIC SAFETY

6 killed in small plane crash off the San Diego coast

Although the FAA said all six people on board the plane were killed, authorities haven’t identified them.

San Diego2 weeks ago

TRANSPORTATION

2:50

TRANSPORTATION

Big day for LA light rail: LAX/Metro Transit Center station opens

To celebrate the station's opening, Metro will offer free fares across its rail and bus systems Friday through Sunday.

2:50

Los Angeles2 weeks ago

BUSINESS

BUSINESS

Mayor Karen Bass says Port of LA ‘open for business’

The mayor met with labor, business and key goods movement industry leaders to remind them that the city is behind them during these challenging times.

Los Angeles2 weeks ago

POLITICS

Striking hotel workers rally outside The L.A. Grand Hotel Downtown, Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in downtown Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

POLITICS

Hotel, airport workers begin campaign in defense of LA's 'Olympic wage'

An ordinance will raise the minimum wage for airport hotel workers to $22.50 an hour starting in July.

Los Angeles2 weeks ago

TRANSPORTATION

EV buyer interest falls to lowest level since 2019

TRANSPORTATION

Interest in buying electric vehicles hits 6-year low, AAA survey finds

Just 16% of U.S. adults said they are very likely or likely to purchase a fully electric vehicle for their next car

Nationwide3 weeks ago

POLITICS

POLITICS

Petition drive looks to overturn LA's tourism minimum wage increase

The group has until June 30 to gather about 93,000 signatures from Los Angeles registered voters to qualify the measure for the June 2026 ballot.

Los Angeles3 weeks ago

TRANSPORTATION

Cars move over hill as the sun rises. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)

TRANSPORTATION

Record number of SoCal travelers expected for Memorial Day weekend

The Automobile Club of Southern California predicts 3.6 million SoCal residents will embark on journeys for the holiday weekend.

Los Angeles4 weeks ago

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION

CHP, local law enforcement continue Memorial weekend enforcement

The effort began at 6 p.m. Friday and runs through 11:59 p.m. Monday, with all available officers deployed to monitor for impaired drivers.

Los Angeles4 weeks ago

TRANSPORTATION

2:53

TRANSPORTATION

California gas car ban looking unlikely to happen

Both Congress and the U.S. Senate have voted to block the ban; now it's up to the president.

2:53

Sacramento1 month ago

TRAFFIC

Motorists make their way along Pacific Coast Highway near the Palisades Fire zone on Feb. 3, 2025, in Malibu, Calif. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

2:43

TRAFFIC

PCH reopens between Malibu, Santa Monica

Motorists on the highway will still encounter a heavy security presence as authorities continue to restrict access into the Palisades Fire burn area.

2:43

Los Angeles1 month ago

TRANSPORTATION

Visit Anaheim CEO Mike Waterman. (Spectrum News/Joseph Pimentel)

TRANSPORTATION

Visit Anaheim CEO says aerial gondola could fly over the city

Anaheim is seeing over $10 billion in tourism-specific infrastructure improvements in the coming years, said Visit Anaheim CEO Mike Waterman.

Anaheim1 month ago

TRANSPORTATION

Truckers use Interstate 40 near Mebane, N.C., Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)

TRANSPORTATION

Transportation Department will penalize commercial truck drivers not proficient in English

If they aren't proficient in English, they aren't legally allowed to drive under a new guideline Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy signed Tuesday.

Nationwide1 month ago

AIR TRAVEL

A Hawaiian Airlines airplane sits on the tarmac after an evacuation Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at the San Diego International Airport in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

AIR TRAVEL

Hawaiian Airlines flight evacuated at San Diego Airport because of bomb threat

San Diego Harbor Police arrested and charged John Stea, a 35-year-old member of the military, with making a false bomb threat.

Honolulu1 month ago

TRANSPORTATION

File photo of LA Metro crews working on the D Line. (Courtesy LA Metro)

TRANSPORTATION

Metro D Line subway temporarily closes

It will remain out of service for 70 days so crews can connect the existing line to its planned extension to West Los Angeles.

Los Angeles1 month ago

TRANSPORTATION

File photo of the Vincent Thomas Bridge, a 1,500-foot-long suspension bridge. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

TRANSPORTATION

Vincent Thomas Bridge shut down; traffic snarled after jumper incident

The bridge in San Pedro was shut down in both directions Friday after a person climbed the suspension cables and jumped.

Los Angeles1 month ago

TRANSPORTATION

SoFi Stadium stands before an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Arizona Cardinals in Inglewood, Calif., Oct. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

TRANSPORTATION

Air taxis to ferry fans and VIPs to venues at 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Archer Aviation’s piloted electric air taxi known as Midnight will ferry up to four passengers from a vertiport takeoff.

Los Angeles1 month ago

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway announce summer hours and programs

The extended summer hours and seasonal programming will begin Memorial Day weekend.

Palm Springs1 month ago

TRANSPORTATION

LA Metro committee advances study for future water taxi during Olympic Games

In a unanimous vote, the Ad Hoc 2028 Olympic & Paralympic Games Committee approved the motion.

Los Angeles1 month ago

BUSINESS

Shipping containers are seen at the Port of Long Beach in Long Beach, Calif., Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)