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Attempted theft ends in shooting in Hollywood
The search is on for some would-be thieves trying to steal a catalytic converter, officers said. But police say those suspects then shot up an apartment building.
Metro offers free rides to celebrate 5th annual CA Clean Air Day
In addition to riding buses and trains free of charge, people can also access Metro's Bike Share program through free 1-Ride fares using the promo code 100522.
Man seriously injured in Boyle Heights house fire
It took 87 firefighters 34 minutes to completely contain and knock down the flames.
Residents claim recycling facility sending shrapnel into Watts school
Community members claim Atlas Metals is sending pieces of shrapnel and possibly exposing kids at a Watts school to toxic chemicals.
Police arrest 2 assault with deadly weapon suspects following pursuit in South LA
The pursuit began somewhere near the Vermont Square area of South Los Angeles, after authorities learned of the assault with a deadly weapon, which was possibly connected to a shooting.
Ventura County deputies arrest suspect involved in at least two sexual assaults
Eliel Mejia, 22, was arrested for his alleged involvement in a pair of sexual assaults in Santa Paula, which occurred on Sept. 13 and Sept. 29.
Inmate walk out of reentry program facility
Corrections officials determined at approximately 2 p.m. that 26-year- old Jawan Richard Harris had walked away from the Male Community Reentry Program facility without authorization and an emergency search for him began immediately, authorities said.
Long Beach man arrested for killing ex-girlfriend's partner, kidnapping son
Dany Hernandez was arrested after police learned that he entered his ex-girlfriend's home unannounced and fatally shot her partner, Ocasis Ku, before driving to their son's school and taking him.
Car falls off of cliff and onto shore in Palos Verdes Estates
The car was flipped upside down on the shore as waves crashed onto its side.
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Attempted theft ends in shooting in Hollywood
The search is on for some would-be thieves trying to steal a catalytic converter. But police say those suspects then shot up an apartment building on Melrose Avenue.
Man seriously injured in Boyle Heights house fire
It took 87 firefighters 34 minutes to completely contain and knock down the flames.
Metro offers free rides to celebrate 5th annual CA Clean Air Day
California Clean Air Day is an effort by the Coalition for Clean Air to encourage people to improve community health by using public transit.
Watts residents claim recycling facility is sending shrapnel into a next-door school
Neighbors, parents and students in Watts gathered Tuesday night to call for the closing or at least the relocation of a recycling facility accused of sending shrapnel into a school next door. Lesley Marin reports.
Two suspects arrested following slow-speed pursuit through South LA
Police arrested two suspects wanted for assault with a deadly weapon possibly related to a shooting following a lengthy pursuit through South Los Angeles, which finally came to an end when officers threw a spike strip in front of their tires.
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Tiffany Jackson, Texas Longhorn basketball star, dies at 37
Jackson was a standout at the University of Texas and was the No. 5 pick in the WNBA draft in 2007. She went on to play nine years in the league.
Kemp's RBI single in 10th lifts Athletics past Angels, 5-4
Pinch hitter Tony Kemp had an RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning, capping a spirited comeback that sent the Oakland Athletics to a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night.
Gonsolin returns from IL for Dodgers in 2-1 loss to Rockies
All-Star pitcher Tony Gonsolin tossed two innings in his return from the injured list, an encouraging sign for the playoff-bound Los Angeles Dodgers in their 2-1 loss to the Colorado Rockies on Monday night.
49ers use defense, Deebo Samuel to beat Rams, 24-9
Deebo Samuel turned a short catch into an electric 57-yard touchdown and Talanoa Hufanga returned an interception for a score as the 49ers handed the Rams their second loss of the season Monday night.
Streaker tackled by Rams linebacker during game against 49ers
Rams linebacker Bobby Wagner hit-sticked a streaker that managed to get away from security a pink smoke grenade.
Fishing tournament rocked by weight-stuffing cheating scandal
A Lake Erie fishing tournament ended with the event's winners caught up in a cheating controversy.
Trout hits 39th HR, Angels beat Texas 8-3 for 7th straight W
Trout's solo homer in the fourth inning was the 44th of his career against the Rangers, surpassing Reggie Jackson for the most homers hit against the franchise since it moved to Texas in 1972.
Márquez goes six vs Dodgers, helps Rockies end 7-game skid
Dodgers starter Tyler Anderson, who is expected to assume the No. 3 spot in the rotation when the playoffs begin, tied a career high with 10 strikeouts in five innings.
LAFC wins the Supporters Shield with a 2-1 win over Portland
The Black and Gold clinched their second Supporters Shield trophy, which gives them a first-round bye with the best record in the league.
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CBS2 Investigates: Have celebrities gotten the message about using too much water?
A CBS2 Investigation into some of Hollywood's biggest celebrities found many of them using more than their allotted amount of water and violating water district rules. In the two months since the investigation, have they gotten the message?
Gascón files battery, false imprisonment charges against LASD lieutenant
The charges stem from a "heated dispute" between a newly promoted LASD narcotics lieutenant and a woman at the famed Matsuhisa Restaurant in Beverly Hills.
Granada Hills homeowner sued by LA County for hoarding
CBS reported on the home back in November of last year, at which point publicly-funded cleanup crews cleared more than 20,000 pounds of trash from the yard. Now, more than a year later, and with no noticeable change in sight, LA County has taken matters into their own hands.
75 aggravated assaults reported on LAUSD campuses last year
In 2021, there were 332 batteries, 75 aggravated assaults and 12 arsons on LAUSD campuses. Ross Palombo shows how staffing shortages are affecting safety at Los Angeles schools.
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Freedom rally for Iran in Downtown Los Angeles
Thousands gathered in Downtown Los Angeles on Saturday morning to call for change in Iran after Mahsa "Zhina" Amini, a Kurdish Iranian woman died in custody after being detained for failing to adhere to strict hijab laws in Iran.
Britain lays Queen Elizabeth II to rest
Royals, heads of state and mourners gather to honor Britain's longest-reigning monarch.
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Attempted theft ends in shooting in Hollywood
The search is on for some would-be thieves trying to steal a catalytic converter, officers said. But police say those suspects then shot up an apartment building.
Metro offers free rides to celebrate 5th annual CA Clean Air Day
In addition to riding buses and trains free of charge, people can also access Metro's Bike Share program through free 1-Ride fares using the promo code 100522.
Man seriously injured in Boyle Heights house fire
It took 87 firefighters 34 minutes to completely contain and knock down the flames.
Residents claim recycling facility sending shrapnel into Watts school
Community members claim Atlas Metals is sending pieces of shrapnel and possibly exposing kids at a Watts school to toxic chemicals.
Police arrest 2 assault with deadly weapon suspects following pursuit in South LA
The pursuit began somewhere near the Vermont Square area of South Los Angeles, after authorities learned of the assault with a deadly weapon, which was possibly connected to a shooting.
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CBS2 Investigates: Have celebrities gotten the message about using too much water?
A CBS2 Investigation into some of Hollywood's biggest celebrities found many of them using more than their allotted amount of water and violating water district rules. In the two months since the investigation, have they gotten the message?
Gascón files battery, false imprisonment charges against LASD lieutenant
The charges stem from a "heated dispute" between a newly promoted LASD narcotics lieutenant and a woman at the famed Matsuhisa Restaurant in Beverly Hills.
Granada Hills homeowner sued by LA County for hoarding
CBS reported on the home back in November of last year, at which point publicly-funded cleanup crews cleared more than 20,000 pounds of trash from the yard. Now, more than a year later, and with no noticeable change in sight, LA County has taken matters into their own hands.
75 aggravated assaults reported on LAUSD campuses last year
In 2021, there were 332 batteries, 75 aggravated assaults and 12 arsons on LAUSD campuses. Ross Palombo shows how staffing shortages are affecting safety at Los Angeles schools.
How staffing cuts for school police affected safety in LAUSD
Drastic cuts made two years ago forced the Los Angeles school police to rethink their service model by removing permanently stationed officers from inside schools.
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Attempted theft ends in shooting in Hollywood
The search is on for some would-be thieves trying to steal a catalytic converter, officers said. But police say those suspects then shot up an apartment building.
Metro offers free rides to celebrate 5th annual CA Clean Air Day
In addition to riding buses and trains free of charge, people can also access Metro's Bike Share program through free 1-Ride fares using the promo code 100522.
Man seriously injured in Boyle Heights house fire
It took 87 firefighters 34 minutes to completely contain and knock down the flames.
Residents claim recycling facility sending shrapnel into Watts school
Community members claim Atlas Metals is sending pieces of shrapnel and possibly exposing kids at a Watts school to toxic chemicals.
Police arrest 2 assault with deadly weapon suspects following pursuit in South LA
The pursuit began somewhere near the Vermont Square area of South Los Angeles, after authorities learned of the assault with a deadly weapon, which was possibly connected to a shooting.
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Thanksgiving prices rising after bird-flu kills millions of turkeys
Turkey prices are going through the roof but not because of inflation.
Police arrest armed carjacking suspect following hours-long standoff in Newport Beach
The series of events began with a pair of carjackings near Fashion Island, before officers engaged in pursuit with the suspect. He fled on foot in the Dover Shores community, where he prompted an hours-long standoff after barricading inside of a home.
Woman stabbed by transient in Santa Ana
McFadden and Main Street were blocked off Monday morning so officers could search for the suspect.
Mother arrested after boy unable to communicate is found in Huntington Beach
The boy was described as between 10 and 13 years old, and unable to communicate.
Los Angeles County gas prices break high record set in June
The average price for a gallon of regular, self-serve gasoline in Los Angeles County went up a penny overnight, bringing that price to $6.47, breaking the record of $6.46 set on June 14.
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Coyote released back into the wild after seeking shelter in bathroom of Jurupa Valley school
A male coyote nicknamed "Wile E." — for the inept character continually outsmarted by the Road Runner in the Warner Bros. cartoons — had been spotted several times by school staffers in recent weeks.
Apple Valley care facility owners arrested for abuse
Usha Martin, 56, and Bhagwan Gill, 51, were arrested after receiving reports that adult dependents had been abused at a residential care facility the two owned.
Former Colton High School trainer accused of sexually abusing 6 teenagers
Tiffany Strauss Gordon is accused of abusing six teenagers while the athletic trainer for the Colton High School football team.
89-year-old hang-glider walks away after crashing into San Bernardino mountain
Susumu Sagara was not injured, and was fitted in a rescue harness to be hoisted into the helicopter.
Los Angeles County gas prices break high record set in June
The average price for a gallon of regular, self-serve gasoline in Los Angeles County went up a penny overnight, bringing that price to $6.47, breaking the record of $6.46 set on June 14.
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Tiffany Jackson, Texas Longhorn basketball star, dies at 37
Jackson was a standout at the University of Texas and was the No. 5 pick in the WNBA draft in 2007. She went on to play nine years in the league.
Trump asks Supreme Court to intervene in review of documents seized in Mar-a-Lago search
The former president blasted the National Archives in a statement Tuesday.
Loretta Lynn, country music queen, dies at age 90
Loretta Lynn's frank songs about life and love as a woman in Appalachia pulled her out of poverty and made her a pillar of country music.
Sheriff pleads for help finding 4 kidnapped family members and their abductor
Authorities in Merced County in Central California say the four, including an infant, were taken from a business there and the abductor is likely armed and dangerous.
Trump sues CNN for defamation
He is asking for punitive damages of $475 million.
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Trump asks Supreme Court to intervene in review of documents seized in Mar-a-Lago search
The former president blasted the National Archives in a statement Tuesday.
Rick Caruso continues to trail Karen Bass in latest mayoral poll
Karen Bass has a marginal lead amongst registered voters, however, she holds a commanding 15-point lead among likely voters.
Trump sues CNN for defamation
He is asking for punitive damages of $475 million.
Newsom signs bill decriminalizing most jaywalking in California
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed into law a measure from a Bay Area lawmaker that would decriminalize jaywalking in most cases.
Newsom orders early arrival of winter blend to slow rising prices at the pump
Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered state officials to lift restrictions on producing cheaper winter blends of gasoline to slow the steep increase in the price of unleaded at the pump.
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Los Angeles County gas prices break high record set in June
The average price for a gallon of regular, self-serve gasoline in Los Angeles County went up a penny overnight, bringing that price to $6.47, breaking the record of $6.46 set on June 14.
Newsom orders early arrival of winter blend to slow rising prices at the pump
Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered state officials to lift restrictions on producing cheaper winter blends of gasoline to slow the steep increase in the price of unleaded at the pump.
Gas prices jump yet again, nearing record highs
The cost of gasoline saw yet another increase overnight, climbing for the 28th straight day. With the noted jump this week alone, California is just 7.9 cents away from the record high of $6.46 set in June.
Southern California gas prices up 15 cents, the largest daily increase since 2012
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gas in Los Angeles County is now $6.26, approaching the record high of $6.46 set on June 14.
California gas prices top $6 again after another overnight price spike
The average price of gas in California has again topped $6, with prices spiking nearly 15 cents in Los Angeles County to an average price of $6.11 for a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline.
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Hy-Vee recalls 8 products due to cheese-linked listeria outbreak
Regional grocery sold recalled Brie and Camembert in gift baskets and other products in eight states.
Concussion expert says Miami Dolphins failed to protect injured quarterback
Tua Tagovailoa was taken to University of Cincinnati Medical Center for further evaluation after sustaining head and neck injuries.
DEA: OD deaths spurred by fake pills with fentanyl — and some look like candy
Rainbow-colored pills are "being marketed and aimed at young people," DEA Administrator Anne Milgram said.
California attorney general warns town against abortion ban
California Attorney General Rob Bonta threatened legal action against the Temecula City Council if they decided to override state law.
CDC now tracking rise of BF.7 and BA.2.75 COVID variants nationwide
The BA.5 variant from the summer wave of cases has now fallen to 81.3% of new infections.
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After significant decline, gas prices climbing yet again throughout Southern California
Gas prices climbed for the 20th consecutive day Thursday, now up 34 cents during that time period. Experts claim that
Some Regal, Edwards theaters in Orange County abruptly closed for good
Cineworld, parent company of Regal Cinemas, filed for bankruptcy last week.
Kanye West Splits With San Francisco-based Gap clothing giant
Kanye West says he's breaking up with the Gap. Letter sent terminating the contract between Gap and West's company, Yeezy.
NYPD investigating death of Bed Bath & Beyond CFO Gustavo Arnal
Police found the 52-year-old unconscious with injuries showing he fell from a building in Manhattan.
Remote work delaying DTLA's post-pandemic recovery, study says
Researchers say that downtown Los Angeles' post-pandemic recovery may need a boost after many jobs have shifted to remote work.
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Tiffany Jackson, Texas Longhorn basketball star, dies at 37
Jackson was a standout at the University of Texas and was the No. 5 pick in the WNBA draft in 2007. She went on to play nine years in the league.
Kemp's RBI single in 10th lifts Athletics past Angels, 5-4
Pinch hitter Tony Kemp had an RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning, capping a spirited comeback that sent the Oakland Athletics to a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night.
Gonsolin returns from IL for Dodgers in 2-1 loss to Rockies
All-Star pitcher Tony Gonsolin tossed two innings in his return from the injured list, an encouraging sign for the playoff-bound Los Angeles Dodgers in their 2-1 loss to the Colorado Rockies on Monday night.
49ers use defense, Deebo Samuel to beat Rams, 24-9
Deebo Samuel turned a short catch into an electric 57-yard touchdown and Talanoa Hufanga returned an interception for a score as the 49ers handed the Rams their second loss of the season Monday night.
Streaker tackled by Rams linebacker during game against 49ers
Rams linebacker Bobby Wagner hit-sticked a streaker that managed to get away from security a pink smoke grenade.
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Loretta Lynn, country music queen, dies at age 90
Loretta Lynn's frank songs about life and love as a woman in Appalachia pulled her out of poverty and made her a pillar of country music.
Kim Kardashian to pay $1.26 million to SEC in crypto settlement
Kardashian is paying the settlement without admitting to or denying the SEC's findings, the agency said.
LA Council resolution declares Saturday "Bad Bunny Day" in honor of singer
The announcement comes one day before the Latin music star will be performing Saturday night at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.
Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy on the magic of "Hocus Pocus"
"Hocus Pocus 2" brings the return of the Sanderson sisters played by Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy, and Sarah Jessica Parker.
"The Price Is Right At Night" primetime special welcomes "Young Sheldon" stars
An audience of twins competes for double the prizes since Armitage and Revord play twins on "Young Sheldon."
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Attempted theft ends in shooting in Hollywood
The search is on for some would-be thieves trying to steal a catalytic converter. But police say those suspects then shot up an apartment building on Melrose Avenue.
Man seriously injured in Boyle Heights house fire
It took 87 firefighters 34 minutes to completely contain and knock down the flames.
Metro offers free rides to celebrate 5th annual CA Clean Air Day
California Clean Air Day is an effort by the Coalition for Clean Air to encourage people to improve community health by using public transit.
Watts residents claim recycling facility is sending shrapnel into a next-door school
Neighbors, parents and students in Watts gathered Tuesday night to call for the closing or at least the relocation of a recycling facility accused of sending shrapnel into a school next door. Lesley Marin reports.
Two suspects arrested following slow-speed pursuit through South LA
Police arrested two suspects wanted for assault with a deadly weapon possibly related to a shooting following a lengthy pursuit through South Los Angeles, which finally came to an end when officers threw a spike strip in front of their tires.
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Freedom rally for Iran in Downtown Los Angeles
Thousands gathered in Downtown Los Angeles on Saturday morning to call for change in Iran after Mahsa "Zhina" Amini, a Kurdish Iranian woman died in custody after being detained for failing to adhere to strict hijab laws in Iran.
Britain lays Queen Elizabeth II to rest
Royals, heads of state and mourners gather to honor Britain's longest-reigning monarch.
Vin Scully: Life over the years
Legendary Dodger broadcaster Vin Scully died Tuesday, August 2, at the age 94.
2022 Home Run Derby at Dodger Stadium
Eight of Major League's Baseball best hitters compete to see who can hit the most home runs in one day at Dodger Stadium.
2022 Celebrity Deaths
A gallery of the beloved celebrities who have died in 2022.
