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Mountain lion P-22 targeted for capture after suspected dog attacks
Wildlife officials announced plans Thursday to capture and evaluate the health of the Southland's most famous mountain lion, P- 22, after a series of close encounters with residents and apparent attacks on two dogs.
Japanese billionaire chooses 8 crewmembers for his SpaceX moon voyage
Yusaku Maezawa and the eight others would be among the first to travel on the SpaceX vehicle, though it still has to clear hurdles, including a liftoff and reaching a low Earth orbit
Suspect search prompts brief LAPD perimeter in Hollywood
Los Angeles Police officers set up a large perimeter in the area of Vine St. and Leland Way, just south of Sunset Blvd., in Hollywood after a man with a gun was reported in the area.
Westbound 91 Fwy lanes to close through the weekend
The westbound Riverside (91) Freeway in downtown Corona is scheduled to be closed from Friday night through early Monday morning for crews to continue repaving work.
"Must Love Christmas" airs on CBS and Paramount+ Sunday, Dec. 11
"The Equalizer"'s Liza Lapira stars in the film as a renowned romance novelist famous for her Christmas-themed books who finds herself snowbound in the charming town of Cranberry Falls, where she unexpectedly becomes involved in a love triangle between her childhood crush (Nathan Witte) and a reporter (Neal Bledsoe) determined to interview her to save his dying magazine.
Homeless encampment cleared ahead of Bass inauguration
One of Los Angeles Mayor-elect Karen Bass's top priorities is tackling the city's homeless crisis. Now, just days before her inauguration, a major encampment near L.A. City Hall is getting cleaned up.
Putin says more U.S.-Russian prisoner exchanges possible after Griner-Bout
Russian President Vladimir Putin says more U.S.-Russian prisoner exchanges are possible after Griner-Bout trade.
Sinema leaves Democratic Party, registers as independent
But the Arizona senator says she won't caucus with Republicans, ensuring Democrats will retain their narrow majority in the Senate.
Long Beach traffic: Orange Ave. lanes closed between Hill, 20th
A traffic accident has shut down traffic in Long Beach on Orange Ave.
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Yorba Linda trapped horse is rescued
Yorba Linda trapped horse is rescued and safe at home
Japanese billionaire announces his 8 moon crew choices
Japanese billionaire announces his 8 moon crew choices for next year's SpaceX voyage
Brittney Griner lands in Texas
Brittney Griner landed in San Antonio overnight, early in the morning on Friday, almost 10 months after she was detained in Russia. Griner got off her plane at Joint Base San Antonio in Texas.
Homeless encampment cleared ahead of Bass inauguration
One of Los Angeles Mayor-elect Karen Bass's top priorities is tackling the city's homeless crisis. Now, just days before her inauguration, a major encampment near L.A. City Hall is getting cleaned up.
Alex Biston's Weather Forecast (Dec. 9)
Sunny Friday, Soggy Sunday! Rain moves in Saturday night bringing 1-2 inches for coast/valleys, more in mountains. Possible thunderstorms Sunday. Fresh mountain snow!
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Mayfield rallies Rams past Raiders in final minute, 17-16
Baker Mayfield threw a 23-yard touchdown pass to Van Jefferson with 10 seconds to play to cap a 98-yard drive, and the Los Angeles Rams' brand-new quarterback led two TD drives late in the fourth quarter of a shocking 17-16 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday night.
Marner extends Maple Leafs-record points streak to 21 games in 5-0 win over Kings
Mitch Marner extended his franchise-record points streak to 21 games with a second-period goal and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Los Angeles Kings 5-0 on Thursday night.
Adebayo, Butler lift Heat past Kawhi-less Clippers 115-110
Bam Adebayo had 31 points and 10 rebounds, Jimmy Butler added 26 points and the Miami Heat held off the Los Angeles Clippers 115-110 on Thursday night.
Dodgers sign OF Jason Heyward to minor league deal
Heyward, now 33, was released by the Chicago Cubs earlier this offseason. He was a member of the 2016 World Series Champion Chicago Cubs.
USC QB Caleb Williams voted AP Player of the Year
Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams is The Associated Press college football player of the year, becoming the school's first winner of the award since 2005 with his stellar debut season for the Trojans.
White scores 16, Johnson 14 as USC beats CSU Fullerton 64-50
Tre White scored 16 points on 6-of-9 shooting, Kobe Johnson added 14 points, five assists and three steals and Southern California beat Cal State Fullerton 64-50 Wednesday night.
Magic beat Clippers 116-111 in OT, snap 9-game losing streak
Rookie Pablo Banchero scored 10 of his 23 points in overtime and the Orlando Magic snapped a nine-game losing streak with a 116-111 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.
Siakam scores 25 points, Raptors rout short-handed Lakers, 126-113
Pascal Siakam had 25 points and 10 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors routed Los Angeles 126-113 on Wednesday night, beating a short-handed Lakers team playing without LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
Strome's OT goal lifts Ducks to 4-3 win over Hurricanes
Ryan Strome scored at 1:56 of overtime and the Anaheim Ducks defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 on Tuesday night to stop a six-game losing streak.
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Handcuffs in the hallways: Law enforcement in schools
In one school year, police arrested hundreds of elementary and middle school students in California. The state is above average when it comes to the chances of police arresting Black and Hispanic students, as well as students with disabilities.
EBT fraud sees nearly 4,000% increase in 2022
In 2021, the California Department of Social Services paid roughly $92,000 in fraud claims. By that time in 2022, they had already paid almost $3.8 million.
CBS2 Investigates: The questions surrounding the accuracy of latest LA homeless count
Officials said the number of homeless in L.A. County was up just over 4% this year compared with double digits previously. The numbers seem to defy what we see on the streets — and even some unhoused are laughing at the results.
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?
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Mountain lion P-22 targeted for capture after suspected dog attacks
Wildlife officials announced plans Thursday to capture and evaluate the health of the Southland's most famous mountain lion, P- 22, after a series of close encounters with residents and apparent attacks on two dogs.
Japanese billionaire chooses 8 crewmembers for his SpaceX moon voyage
Yusaku Maezawa and the eight others would be among the first to travel on the SpaceX vehicle, though it still has to clear hurdles, including a liftoff and reaching a low Earth orbit
Suspect search prompts brief LAPD perimeter in Hollywood
Los Angeles Police officers set up a large perimeter in the area of Vine St. and Leland Way, just south of Sunset Blvd., in Hollywood after a man with a gun was reported in the area.
Westbound 91 Fwy lanes to close through the weekend
The westbound Riverside (91) Freeway in downtown Corona is scheduled to be closed from Friday night through early Monday morning for crews to continue repaving work.
"Must Love Christmas" airs on CBS and Paramount+ Sunday, Dec. 11
"The Equalizer"'s Liza Lapira stars in the film as a renowned romance novelist famous for her Christmas-themed books who finds herself snowbound in the charming town of Cranberry Falls, where she unexpectedly becomes involved in a love triangle between her childhood crush (Nathan Witte) and a reporter (Neal Bledsoe) determined to interview her to save his dying magazine.
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Mountain lion P-22 targeted for capture after suspected dog attacks
Wildlife officials announced plans Thursday to capture and evaluate the health of the Southland's most famous mountain lion, P- 22, after a series of close encounters with residents and apparent attacks on two dogs.
Suspect search prompts brief LAPD perimeter in Hollywood
Los Angeles Police officers set up a large perimeter in the area of Vine St. and Leland Way, just south of Sunset Blvd., in Hollywood after a man with a gun was reported in the area.
Homeless encampment cleared ahead of Bass inauguration
One of Los Angeles Mayor-elect Karen Bass's top priorities is tackling the city's homeless crisis. Now, just days before her inauguration, a major encampment near L.A. City Hall is getting cleaned up.
Long Beach traffic: Orange Ave. lanes closed between Hill, 20th
A traffic accident has shut down traffic in Long Beach on Orange Ave.
1 dead after violent crash in West LA
At least one person died after a car collided with a motorcycle in West Los Angeles.
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Fullerton father and son to celebrate 10-year anniversary of life-saving kidney transplant
A few days from now, Craig Hostert will celebrate the moment his son Justin came to the rescue and gave him the gift of life nearly 10 years ago.
Laguna Beach gets control of its South Laguna beaches
The transfer agreement is between the City of Laguna Beach and Orange County, giving the city ownership and $22 million from the county.
Huntington Beach homicide: Man shot dead on Tasman Drive
A shooting in Huntington Beach prompted officers to close Tasman Drive between Bolsa Chica Street and Cambay Lane at 9:45 p.m. Monday for several hours.
Former co-stars, celebrities pay tribute to Emmy-winning actress Kirstie Alley
Actors John Travolta, Jamie Lee Curtis and Kristin Chenoweth honored Emmy-winning actress Kirstie Alley after she died following a bout with cancer.
'Road Trippin' — Red Hot Chili Peppers unveil 2023 tour
There's no rest for the spicy: Fresh off a world tour and two albums this year, Red Hot Chili Peppers are preparing for a set of stadium shows and festival stops across North America and Europe in 2023.
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Westbound 91 Fwy lanes to close through the weekend
The westbound Riverside (91) Freeway in downtown Corona is scheduled to be closed from Friday night through early Monday morning for crews to continue repaving work.
Juvenile killed in second Azusa shooting in 2 days
A juvenile died Tuesday in a homicide, the second shooting incident in Azusa in two days.
San Bernardino big-rigs burglarized for technical equipment
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office warned local businesses of a national rise in burglary thefts targeting semi-trucks after recent break-ins in the area.
Former co-stars, celebrities pay tribute to Emmy-winning actress Kirstie Alley
Actors John Travolta, Jamie Lee Curtis and Kristin Chenoweth honored Emmy-winning actress Kirstie Alley after she died following a bout with cancer.
'Road Trippin' — Red Hot Chili Peppers unveil 2023 tour
There's no rest for the spicy: Fresh off a world tour and two albums this year, Red Hot Chili Peppers are preparing for a set of stadium shows and festival stops across North America and Europe in 2023.
CBS2/KCAL9 Investigations
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Handcuffs in the hallways: Law enforcement in schools
In one school year, police arrested hundreds of elementary and middle school students in California. The state is above average when it comes to the chances of police arresting Black and Hispanic students, as well as students with disabilities.
EBT fraud sees nearly 4,000% increase in 2022
In 2021, the California Department of Social Services paid roughly $92,000 in fraud claims. By that time in 2022, they had already paid almost $3.8 million.
CBS2 Investigates: The questions surrounding the accuracy of latest LA homeless count
Officials said the number of homeless in L.A. County was up just over 4% this year compared with double digits previously. The numbers seem to defy what we see on the streets — and even some unhoused are laughing at the results.
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.
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Putin says more U.S.-Russian prisoner exchanges possible after Griner-Bout
Russian President Vladimir Putin says more U.S.-Russian prisoner exchanges are possible after Griner-Bout trade.
Sinema leaves Democratic Party, registers as independent
But the Arizona senator says she won't caucus with Republicans, ensuring Democrats will retain their narrow majority in the Senate.
Brittney Griner arrives in U.S. following prisoner swap
Her plane landed in San Antonio, Texas. Griner was freed from Russia in exchange for notorious international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Jennifer Lawrence clarifies controversial comment on women-led action movies
After the comment sparked criticism, the actress told The Hollywood Reporter that she did not mean to say she was the "only woman who has ever led an action film."
2021 case against Colorado shooting suspect was dropped for lack of cooperation
He was arrested in June 2021 on allegations of making a bomb threat that led to the evacuation of about 10 homes. The case was later dropped.
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Sinema leaves Democratic Party, registers as independent
But the Arizona senator says she won't caucus with Republicans, ensuring Democrats will retain their narrow majority in the Senate.
Brittney Griner arrives in U.S. following prisoner swap
Her plane landed in San Antonio, Texas. Griner was freed from Russia in exchange for notorious international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
House passes Respect for Marriage Act, sending it to Biden
The measure is likely to be one of the last significant legislative accomplishments from the Democratic-led House.
Who is Viktor Bout, the Russian "Merchant of Death"?
The Russian arms dealer has been released from U.S. prison in a one-for-one swap to free WNBA star Brittney Griner, a U.S. official confirmed.
Where is Kevin de León?
The embattled councilmember has resisted calls to step down and has not attended a council meeting in nearly two months all while raking in his $218,000 yearly salary.
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California lawmakers meet to discuss oil industry's high gas prices
Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom has also called lawmakers into a special session for Monday to begin work on a proposed penalty for oil companies when their profits surpass a certain threshold.
Amazon workers protest pay, conditions on Black Friday
Just in time for Black Friday, Amazon employees around the world are planning protests against the online retailer. The protest campaign is being called "Make Amazon Pay."
Black Friday stretching into entire shopping week
Black Friday used to be just one day of the year. But now, in some stores, it lasts for a whole week.
Starbucks workers across US strike on 'Red Cup Day'
Starbucks employees at more than 100 stores in the United States went on strike Thursday in what's being called the "Red Cup Rebellion."
IIHS releases small-truck side-crash test results
Highway safety experts put small pickup trucks through a round of tests examining the impact of side collisions.
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LA County COVID-19 surge moves into "high" activity category, may trigger mask mandate
Health leaders are warning that an indoor mask mandate could return to LA County as COVID-19 cases rise.
How common is colon cancer? Taking a look at the silent killer
Currently, colon cancer is the third-leading cause of death for both men and women. Data suggests that 1-in-23 men and 1-in-25 women are at risk of receiving a diagnosis.
Hearing aids, implants may delay, reduce dementia: study
Hearing aids could help delay or reduce dementia and cognitive decline, according to a new study published in the journal JAMA Neurology.
Vaccinations, boosters urged as Covid, flu cases climb
Local pharmacy workers say they've been getting more people coming in for vaccinations, both for COVID and the flu, which have been hitting the Southland hard.
As COVID cases, other viruses continue to rise, SoCal inches closer to a mask mandate
Experts say the combination of COVID, the flu, and RSV is putting an enormous strain on hospitals.
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EPA to consider tougher locomotive emissions rules
The Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday it will consider adopting stricter rules on locomotive emissions in response to concerns by California regulators.
Twitter slashes its staff as Musk era takes hold on platform
On Friday, Twitter laid off 7,500 workers, about 50% of its staff, just days after Elon Musk began his tenure as its new owner.
'The bird has been freed' – Elon Musk takes over Twitter, fires top executives
Elon Musk closed out the $44 billion deal to acquire San Francisco-based social media giant Twitter Thursday and immediately cleaned out the C-suite, firing CEO Parag Agrawal and CFO Ned Segal.
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.
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Brittney Griner arrives in U.S. following prisoner swap
Her plane landed in San Antonio, Texas. Griner was freed from Russia in exchange for notorious international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Mayfield rallies Rams past Raiders in final minute, 17-16
Baker Mayfield threw a 23-yard touchdown pass to Van Jefferson with 10 seconds to play to cap a 98-yard drive, and the Los Angeles Rams' brand-new quarterback led two TD drives late in the fourth quarter of a shocking 17-16 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday night.
Marner extends Maple Leafs-record points streak to 21 games in 5-0 win over Kings
Mitch Marner extended his franchise-record points streak to 21 games with a second-period goal and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Los Angeles Kings 5-0 on Thursday night.
Adebayo, Butler lift Heat past Kawhi-less Clippers 115-110
Bam Adebayo had 31 points and 10 rebounds, Jimmy Butler added 26 points and the Miami Heat held off the Los Angeles Clippers 115-110 on Thursday night.
Dodgers sign OF Jason Heyward to minor league deal
Heyward, now 33, was released by the Chicago Cubs earlier this offseason. He was a member of the 2016 World Series Champion Chicago Cubs.
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Jennifer Lawrence clarifies controversial comment on women-led action movies
After the comment sparked criticism, the actress told The Hollywood Reporter that she did not mean to say she was the "only woman who has ever led an action film."
Celine Dion diagnosed with rare neurological disorder
Celine Dion has put a halt on all performing after being diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder.
Former co-stars, celebrities pay tribute to Emmy-winning actress Kirstie Alley
Actors John Travolta, Jamie Lee Curtis and Kristin Chenoweth honored Emmy-winning actress Kirstie Alley after she died following a bout with cancer.
Brad William Henke, actor known for "Orange is the New Black," dies at 56
Henke was a professional football player prior to becoming an actor, playing for the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXIV.
"Fit for Christmas" one of three new CBS original holiday movies for 2022
Also coming is "When Christmas was Young," a Nashville music-themed movie, and "Must Love Christmas," about a romance novelist.
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Yorba Linda trapped horse is rescued
Yorba Linda trapped horse is rescued and safe at home
Japanese billionaire announces his 8 moon crew choices
Japanese billionaire announces his 8 moon crew choices for next year's SpaceX voyage
Brittney Griner lands in Texas
Brittney Griner landed in San Antonio overnight, early in the morning on Friday, almost 10 months after she was detained in Russia. Griner got off her plane at Joint Base San Antonio in Texas.
Homeless encampment cleared ahead of Bass inauguration
One of Los Angeles Mayor-elect Karen Bass's top priorities is tackling the city's homeless crisis. Now, just days before her inauguration, a major encampment near L.A. City Hall is getting cleaned up.
Alex Biston's Weather Forecast (Dec. 9)
Sunny Friday, Soggy Sunday! Rain moves in Saturday night bringing 1-2 inches for coast/valleys, more in mountains. Possible thunderstorms Sunday. Fresh mountain snow!
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CHiPs For Kids 2022 Events
Photos from our CHiPs For Kids toy drive live broadcasts and events
Britain's royal line of succession
Immediately upon the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, her eldest son, Prince Charles, became the new king. Here is a look at who else is in line.
The 50 most popular baby boy names
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Premiere for Dane Cook's new comedy special, 'Above it All'
Dane Cook's new comedy special "Above it All" debuted last night. The comedian filmed the special in front of a live audience sitting in his own backyard.
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.
