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CHP officer fatally shoots man walking on freeway, prompting investigation

California Highway Patrol officer fatally shoots man during struggle on Los Angeles freeway.

The officer fired his service weapon after the pedestrian used a Taser against him during the struggle.

The California Department of Justice is investigating the incident. [ more ]

The Sacramento Bee

US politics

California Highway Patrol officer fatally shoots man walking on freeway, prompting investigation

A California Highway Patrol officer shot and killed a man during a struggle on a Los Angeles freeway.

The man had refused to get off the freeway and used a Taser against the officer.

The incident is being investigated by the California Department of Justice. [ more ]

New York Post

Calif. Highway Patrol officer fatally shoots man on LA freeway during caught-on-camera struggle

California Highway Patrol officer fatally shoots a man during a struggle on a Los Angeles freeway.

Video of the confrontation was captured by a witness and posted on social media.

State authorities are conducting an investigation into the shooting. [ more ]

HuffPost

Los Angeles Freeway Closed After Arson Fire Set To Reopen Before Rush Hour

An elevated Los Angeles freeway closed due to arson fire is set to reopen ahead of schedule.

The blaze was caused by flammable materials stored under the roadway in violation of a company's lease. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

10 Freeway to reopen early - in time for Monday morning commute

A section of the 10 Freeway in Los Angeles that was closed due to a fire will reopen ahead of schedule

The reopening will alleviate traffic congestion and reduce longer commutes

The closure has prompted more people to take public transit [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Surprise! Los Angeles Freeway to Reopen Next Week, Newsom Says.

A major section of a Los Angeles freeway that was shut down due to fire damage will reopen sooner than expected, before the holiday traffic.

Officials originally estimated it would take months to reopen, but repairs have been expedited and all lanes will be open before Thanksgiving.

The closure of the freeway affected businesses in the area and pushed traffic onto side streets. [ more ]

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California program to lease land under freeways faces scrutiny after major I-10 freeway fire

An elevated Los Angeles freeway burned last weekend, causing closures and damage.

The area under the freeway was being used as an open-air warehouse through a little-known state program.

Governor Gavin Newsom has reassessed the practice of leasing land under roads for mass transportation projects. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Just have to wake up earlier': Los Angelos residents blase about traffic after highway fire

Los Angeles residents are adept at dealing with traffic and are familiar with alternative routes.

Traffic around the closed stretch of Interstate 10 in Los Angeles remained congested, but people were able to navigate it with slight delays.

The repair of the damaged freeway is estimated to take three to five weeks. [ more ]

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New York Post

Arson likely caused fire that damaged vital artery of Los Angeles freeway, Gov. Newsom says

Arson caused a massive fire on a Los Angeles freeway, leading to its indefinite closure and major traffic congestion.

Investigators are trying to determine if one or more individuals were involved in the arson.

The closure of the freeway is expected to have wide-reaching impacts, including disrupting the flow of goods from the LA ports. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

4 months ago

2 injured after their Mercedes is shot at on 60 Freeway

Unknown assailants shot at a Mercedes-Benz on a Los Angeles freeway, injuring two men.

The incident may have been an attempted carjacking. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

10 Freeway in downtown L.A. shut down indefinitely following fire

The 10 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles has been shut down indefinitely after two wooden pallet yards caught fire, causing damage to an overpass and destroying multiple vehicles, including a fire truck.

Firefighters and heavy equipment operators responded to the scene to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby commercial buildings.

Hazmat teams are waiting on firefighters to finish mopping up the area. [ more ]

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