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Former Adelanto councilman guilty of bribing undercover FBI agents, paying to burn his own restaurant down
Jermaine Wright, 46, of Riverside, faces a statutory maximum sentence of 30 years in federal prison for both crimes.
Amtrak train from L.A. to Chicago derails in Missouri
Amtrak said several cars on the train derailed after hitting a dump truck at a railroad crossing in the town of Mendon around 1:45 p.m.
Will Smith wins BET Award, three months after Oscars slap
Smith was up against two stars of "Bel Air," which is a reworking of Smith's TV show from the 1990s, "Fresh Prince of Bel Air."
Burbank tightens water restrictions after usage jumps 22% in March, 17% in April
In Stage III, Burbank's swimming pools, wading pools, and spas must also be covered when not in use.
Supreme Court sides with football coach who lost his job for praying after games
"The Constitution and the best of our traditions counsel mutual respect and tolerance, not censorship and suppression," Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote.
House Jan. 6 committee to hold last-minute hearing Tuesday, June 28
The hearing will be held at 1 p.m. ET. The committee said it will "present recently obtained evidence and receive witness testimony."
Watch: 2 puppies rescued after becoming trapped behind 100-pound tortoise in Yucca Valley
The 5-month-old puppies, Peo and Finn, got into the den — but couldn't get out when the 100-pound desert tortoise, Oscar, planted himself in the exit.
LAFD crews handle blaze at two-story residential duplex in Highland Park
At one point, the flames were said to be threatening a nearby structure.
More than a dozen people injured after bus, big rig collide in El Segundo
The circumstances leading up to the collision were not immediately known.
OC DA: Enough fentanyl to kill 12 million people found in home, vehicle of Fullerton man
Alfonso Gomez-Santana was charged Friday with a felony count of sale or transport of a controlled substance and two felony counts of possession of sale with intent to sell.
Heat wave brings triple digit temperatures for second-straight day
The majority of Southern California was placed under heat advisories as temperatures up to 106 were expected in some regions.
Stars criticize Roe v. Wade decision at BET Awards
"It's about time we talk about the fact that guns have more rights than a woman. It's a sad day in America," said the show's host, Taraji P. Henson.
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Photos from the red carpet arrivals at the 2022 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater
Daytime Emmys Red Carpet Arrivals
Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner host the 49th annual Daytime Emmy Awards honoring the greatest daytime shows in the country. You can watch live on CBS Friday, June 24th at 9pm
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Taylor drives in go-ahead run, Dodgers top Braves 5-3 in 11
Freeman capped his emotion-packed return to Atlanta on a high note. With Turner opening the 10th on second base, Freeman's double off Will Smith drove in the go-ahead run. It was the second hit of the game for Freeman, who also had two strikeouts.
Legends: James Worthy
Big Game James Worthy is a 3-time NBA Champion, Finals MVP, and 7-time All-Star. This week marks four decades since his Hall of Fame career with the Lakers began, but it was a coin-flip away from things working out very differently. Jaime Maggio sat down with Worthy to look back on the night the Purple and Gold drafted him out of North Carolina with the top overall pick.
Dodgers Father-Son duo, José and Manny Mota, give back to the Dominican Republic
José Mota is following in his father, Manny Mota's, footsteps by being a valuable pinch hitter for the Dodgers broadcast team. He can do any role, in English or Spanish, and uses his dad's life lessons about preparation, positivity and working hard. They team up to give back in their native Dominican Republic, too. Jill Painter Lopez sat down with the dynamic father-son duo.
M's, Angels get in big brawl after inside pitches, 8 ejected
Both managers and six players were ejected after the brouhaha, which stopped and started twice before Angels closer Raisel Iglesias came back out to the empty field to throw a tub of sunflower seeds and another bucket of gum onto the infield.
Arango, Palacios score in LAFC's 2-0 victory over Red Bulls
MLS-leading LAFC improved to 10-3-3 with its fourth shutout of the season. New York (7-5-5) started 5-2-1 on the road, but has dropped three straight away from home — without scoring.
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Goldstein Investigates: Cameras catch employees throwing away food meant for the homeless
Our hidden cameras caught employees with the LA Homeless Services Authority throwing away cases of food meant to be distributed to those less fortunate.
Goldstein Investigates: Leaders demand answers after employees caught trashing food meant for homeless
LA Mayor Eric Garcetti and City Attorney Mike Feuer told CBSLA that the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority needs to answer questions regarding CBS2's investigative report that captured video of homeless outreach workers trashing cases of food.
LA Controller: LAHSA needs 'major reform' after workers caught dumping food meant for homeless
The CBS 2 investigation caught outreach workers trashing food for the homeless.
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Demonstrators plan series of protests across United States in wake of Roe v. Wade overturn
Kara Finnstrom reports from Downtown Los Angeles, where a fourth day of protests were planned in response to the SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Demonstrators in L.A. joined the thousands of Americans marching over the weekend.
More than a dozen injured after bus crashes into big rig in El Segundo
Four people were in critical condition, including the driver, and more than 10 others sustained injury after their commuter bus overturned following a collision with a parked big rig near LAX Monday morning.
Firefighters warn against use of fireworks as 4th of July approaches in midst of heat wave
Tina Patel reports from a press conference held in order to alert the public of the true dangers presented by using illegal fireworks as the Fourth of July approaches, thanks to a looming heat wave and the record-breaking drought.
2 puppies rescued from underground tortoise den in Yucca Valley
The puppies got into the den, but were unable to get out because a 100-pound tortoise was blocking their exit. Amy Johnson and Marci Gonzalez report.
Abortion rights rallies expected to continue Monday
Kara Finnstrom reports on the continuing protests happening throughout the Southland as demonstrators rally against the recent SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
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Former Adelanto councilman guilty of bribing undercover FBI agents, paying to burn his own restaurant down
Jermaine Wright, 46, of Riverside, faces a statutory maximum sentence of 30 years in federal prison for both crimes.
Amtrak train from L.A. to Chicago derails in Missouri
Amtrak said several cars on the train derailed after hitting a dump truck at a railroad crossing in the town of Mendon around 1:45 p.m.
Will Smith wins BET Award, three months after Oscars slap
Smith was up against two stars of "Bel Air," which is a reworking of Smith's TV show from the 1990s, "Fresh Prince of Bel Air."
Burbank tightens water restrictions after usage jumps 22% in March, 17% in April
In Stage III, Burbank's swimming pools, wading pools, and spas must also be covered when not in use.
Supreme Court sides with football coach who lost his job for praying after games
"The Constitution and the best of our traditions counsel mutual respect and tolerance, not censorship and suppression," Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote.
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Goldstein Investigates: Cameras catch employees throwing away food meant for the homeless
Our hidden cameras caught employees with the LA Homeless Services Authority throwing away cases of food meant to be distributed to those less fortunate.
Goldstein Investigates: Leaders demand answers after employees caught trashing food meant for homeless
LA Mayor Eric Garcetti and City Attorney Mike Feuer told CBSLA that the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority needs to answer questions regarding CBS2's investigative report that captured video of homeless outreach workers trashing cases of food.
Advocates react to shocking video showing employees throwing away food meant for homeless
Advocates reacted to our video showing employees with the LA Homeless Services Authority throwing away cases of food meant to be distributed to the unhoused.
LA Controller: LAHSA needs 'major reform' after workers caught dumping food meant for homeless
The CBS 2 investigation caught outreach workers trashing food for the homeless.
LAHSA to immediately review policies following CBS 2 Investigation
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority said it will make every effort to distribute and donate food after a CBS 2 Investigation captured outreach workers trashing food meant for the unhoused.
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Burbank tightens water restrictions after usage jumps 22% in March, 17% in April
In Stage III, Burbank's swimming pools, wading pools, and spas must also be covered when not in use.
LAFD crews handle blaze at two-story residential duplex in Highland Park
At one point, the flames were said to be threatening a nearby structure.
More than a dozen people injured after bus, big rig collide in El Segundo
The circumstances leading up to the collision were not immediately known.
Heat wave brings triple digit temperatures for second-straight day
The majority of Southern California was placed under heat advisories as temperatures up to 106 were expected in some regions.
Additional rallies planned throughout Southland in protest of Roe v. Wade ruling
Demonstrators were called to walkout of work or school at 2 p.m. before rallying in front of the U.S. Courthouse in Downtown Los Angeles.
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OC DA: Enough fentanyl to kill 12 million people found in home, vehicle of Fullerton man
Alfonso Gomez-Santana was charged Friday with a felony count of sale or transport of a controlled substance and two felony counts of possession of sale with intent to sell.
Homicide investigation underway after man stabbed to death in Mission Viejo; Woman arrested at scene
The stabbing occurred just after 6:20 p.m. Thursday evening at what was believed to be the man's residence. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he later died.
Musical tribute held in Garden Grove for veterans captured in Ukraine
The concert event was dedicated to U.S. veterans Andy Tai Huynh of Garden Grove and Alex Drueke, an Alabama native, both captured while fighting in Ukraine.
Long Beach to unveil new water playground amid lifeguard shortage
A new water playground will open at Alamitos Beach in Long Beach on Saturday morning. Despite a national shortage of lifeguards, the city says they are ready for the massive summer crowds.
Supreme Court strikes down New York gun law, similar laws in California now in question
The conservative majority expanded gun rights in New York, California and a handful of other states.
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Former Adelanto councilman guilty of bribing undercover FBI agents, paying to burn his own restaurant down
Jermaine Wright, 46, of Riverside, faces a statutory maximum sentence of 30 years in federal prison for both crimes.
Watch: 2 puppies rescued after becoming trapped behind 100-pound tortoise in Yucca Valley
The 5-month-old puppies, Peo and Finn, got into the den — but couldn't get out when the 100-pound desert tortoise, Oscar, planted himself in the exit.
Firefighters gain ground on 110-acre Union Fire in Riverside County
Crews in Riverside Sunday continued to battle a 110-acre wildfire dubbed the Union Fire that was 65 percent contained.
Supreme Court strikes down New York gun law, similar laws in California now in question
The conservative majority expanded gun rights in New York, California and a handful of other states.
Riverside County reports first presumptive case of Monkeypox
37 of the 140 reported cases in the United States have come from California, however the CDC has maintained that the threat to the general population is still low.
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Will Smith wins BET Award, three months after Oscars slap
Smith was up against two stars of "Bel Air," which is a reworking of Smith's TV show from the 1990s, "Fresh Prince of Bel Air."
Supreme Court sides with football coach who lost his job for praying after games
"The Constitution and the best of our traditions counsel mutual respect and tolerance, not censorship and suppression," Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote.
House Jan. 6 committee to hold last-minute hearing Tuesday, June 28
The hearing will be held at 1 p.m. ET. The committee said it will "present recently obtained evidence and receive witness testimony."
Stars criticize Roe v. Wade decision at BET Awards
"It's about time we talk about the fact that guns have more rights than a woman. It's a sad day in America," said the show's host, Taraji P. Henson.
Congress passes bipartisan gun legislation, sending bill to Biden
The bill represents the most significant legislation addressing guns in nearly 30 years.
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Supreme Court sides with football coach who lost his job for praying after games
"The Constitution and the best of our traditions counsel mutual respect and tolerance, not censorship and suppression," Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote.
House Jan. 6 committee to hold last-minute hearing Tuesday, June 28
The hearing will be held at 1 p.m. ET. The committee said it will "present recently obtained evidence and receive witness testimony."
Additional rallies planned throughout Southland in protest of Roe v. Wade ruling
Demonstrators were called to walkout of work or school at 2 p.m. before rallying in front of the U.S. Courthouse in Downtown Los Angeles.
CBS News poll: Americans react to overturning of Roe v. Wade
Conservatives say they're hopeful and happy.
Congress passes bipartisan gun legislation, sending bill to Biden
The bill represents the most significant legislation addressing guns in nearly 30 years.
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Millions of Southern Californians opt for Fourth of July road trips
The Auto Club predicts 426,000 Southern Californians will opt to fly this Fourth of July, an 8% drop from 2019.
"Ripping off California consumers": Assembly committee to investigate oil companies
Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon blasted oil companies like Shell and Chevron, which he says has reported $9.1 billion and $6.2 billion in profits in the first quarter of this year, respectively.
Mortgage relief program expands to help California homeowners with 2022 payments, past-due property taxes
The California Mortgage Relief Program is expanding its income eligibility and is being extended to help people who have missed payments in 2022 or could not pay their property taxes.
Garcetti signs ban on sale of flavored tobacco; Ordinance goes into effect on Jan. 1
The ordinance does not ban the possession or use of flavored tobacco for people over the age of 21, and also includes an exception for hookah lounges that meet certain conditions.
Los Angeles the worst metropolitan area for first-time homebuyers, Bankrate.com study confirms
The study released Monday confirmed that the City of Angels is hell for anyone looking to buy their first home for a number of reasons.
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Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
The Supreme Court Friday overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, which guaranteed a woman's right to abortion. The ruling sends the issue back to the states. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
COVID-19 hospitalization rate slows, pushing back estimated return date of indoor mask mandate
The rate of patients with COVID-19 admitted to hospitals remained the same over the course of two weeks, ending a trend of constantly increasing hospitalization rates by week.
FDA bans Juul e-cigarettes from the U.S. market
Regulator's decision comes amid concerns that an epidemic of underage vaping will hook a new generation on nicotine.
Jif peanut butter recalls include candies sold in three states
Since J.M. Smucker recalled products linked to a salmonella outbreak, another 20 companies have followed suit.
Pediatric doses of COVID-19 vaccinations available throughout L.A. County starting Tuesday
Both the Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations were approved for children between five-years-old and six-months-old by the CDC and FDA over the weekend.
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Millions of Southern Californians opt for Fourth of July road trips
The Auto Club predicts 426,000 Southern Californians will opt to fly this Fourth of July, an 8% drop from 2019.
"Ripping off California consumers": Assembly committee to investigate oil companies
Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon blasted oil companies like Shell and Chevron, which he says has reported $9.1 billion and $6.2 billion in profits in the first quarter of this year, respectively.
Dr. Laurie Leshin becomes the first woman to lead NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Laurie Leshin, who is also vice president of Caltech, is known for her distinguished career as a geochemist and space scientist.
Mortgage relief program expands to help California homeowners with 2022 payments, past-due property taxes
The California Mortgage Relief Program is expanding its income eligibility and is being extended to help people who have missed payments in 2022 or could not pay their property taxes.
Garcetti signs ban on sale of flavored tobacco; Ordinance goes into effect on Jan. 1
The ordinance does not ban the possession or use of flavored tobacco for people over the age of 21, and also includes an exception for hookah lounges that meet certain conditions.
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Taylor drives in go-ahead run, Dodgers top Braves 5-3 in 11
Freeman capped his emotion-packed return to Atlanta on a high note. With Turner opening the 10th on second base, Freeman's double off Will Smith drove in the go-ahead run. It was the second hit of the game for Freeman, who also had two strikeouts.
M's, Angels get in big brawl after inside pitches, 8 ejected
Both managers and six players were ejected after the brouhaha, which stopped and started twice before Angels closer Raisel Iglesias came back out to the empty field to throw a tub of sunflower seeds and another bucket of gum onto the infield.
Arango, Palacios score in LAFC's 2-0 victory over Red Bulls
MLS-leading LAFC improved to 10-3-3 with its fourth shutout of the season. New York (7-5-5) started 5-2-1 on the road, but has dropped three straight away from home — without scoring.
Dodgers confirm top set-up reliever Hudson lost for season
Hudson's recovery is expected to take six to nine months, taking away the team's top setup reliever. Hudson, 35, has five saves and a 2.22 ERA.
Ozuna's 2-run homer in 8th powers Braves past Dodgers 5-3
Dodgers designated hitter Will Smith tied the game at 3 with a homer to left field off A.J. Minter (4-1) to open the eighth.
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Will Smith wins BET Award, three months after Oscars slap
Smith was up against two stars of "Bel Air," which is a reworking of Smith's TV show from the 1990s, "Fresh Prince of Bel Air."
Stars criticize Roe v. Wade decision at BET Awards
"It's about time we talk about the fact that guns have more rights than a woman. It's a sad day in America," said the show's host, Taraji P. Henson.
Actress Jodie Sweetin shoved by LAPD officer during abortion rights protest
Sweeting was pushed to ground during an abortion rights protest in Downtown LA on Saturday on the eastbound side of the 101 Freeway.
2022 BET Awards Red Carpet
Photos from the red carpet arrivals at the 2022 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater
Stars use BET Awards stage to criticize Roe v. Wade ruling
Taraji P. Henson, Janelle Monae and Jazmine Sullivan were some of the big stars using the BET Awards stage to strongly criticize the Supreme Court's recent decision to strip away women's constitutional protection for abortion.
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Demonstrators plan series of protests across United States in wake of Roe v. Wade overturn
Kara Finnstrom reports from Downtown Los Angeles, where a fourth day of protests were planned in response to the SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Demonstrators in L.A. joined the thousands of Americans marching over the weekend.
More than a dozen injured after bus crashes into big rig in El Segundo
Four people were in critical condition, including the driver, and more than 10 others sustained injury after their commuter bus overturned following a collision with a parked big rig near LAX Monday morning.
Firefighters warn against use of fireworks as 4th of July approaches in midst of heat wave
Tina Patel reports from a press conference held in order to alert the public of the true dangers presented by using illegal fireworks as the Fourth of July approaches, thanks to a looming heat wave and the record-breaking drought.
2 puppies rescued from underground tortoise den in Yucca Valley
The puppies got into the den, but were unable to get out because a 100-pound tortoise was blocking their exit. Amy Johnson and Marci Gonzalez report.
Abortion rights rallies expected to continue Monday
Kara Finnstrom reports on the continuing protests happening throughout the Southland as demonstrators rally against the recent SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
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2022 BET Awards Red Carpet
Photos from the red carpet arrivals at the 2022 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater
Daytime Emmys Red Carpet Arrivals
Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner host the 49th annual Daytime Emmy Awards honoring the greatest daytime shows in the country. You can watch live on CBS Friday, June 24th at 9pm
The "super flower blood moon" as seen across the world
Millions of people across the Americas, Europe and Africa on Sunday were able to see the reddish glow of a rare and spectacular show in the sky: a lunar eclipse known as a "super flower blood moon."
Met Gala 2022: The hottest red carpet arrivals
If it glittered or dazzled, it was likely being worn by a celeb at fashion's biggest party of the year
DIO Implant Open at Wilshire Country Club
Action shots from the DIO Implant Open held at the Wilshire Country Club in Los Angeles, another leg in the LPGA Tour where some of the world's top female golfers faced off.
