If you drove on the 5 Freeway between Boyle Heights and Tustin on July 21, 2025, you probably sat in traffic much longer than usual. A large 18-wheeler travelling through Boyle Heights overturned on the transition road, spilling its load of melons all over the highway. California Highway Patrol officers quickly contained a diesel spill… Continue reading Melon Spill and Trash Fire Shut Down 5 Freeway in California