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Relatives speak out on Riverside family tragedy
Michelle Blandin, the daughter of Mark and Sharie Winek and Brooke Winek's sister, spoke out at a Wednesday news conference about the murders of her relatives in Riverside on Friday at the hands of a Virginia law enforcement officer who preyed on a teenager girl in the household.
Brief pursuit ends after suspect drives past spike strip
The Los Angeles Police Department was in a brief pursuit of a stolen vehicle near Reseda.
Another lucky Lakers fan nails half court shot for $25,000
This is the second straight game that a Lakers fan made a half-court shot.
LeBron gets 31 in Lakers' 128-109 rout of Dame-less Blazers
LeBron James had 31 points, eight assists and seven rebounds, Austin Reaves added a season-high 22 points and the Los Angeles Lakers rebounded from a heartbreaking loss with a 128-109 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night.
Covina-Valley Unified teachers poised to strike with just hours left to reach agreement
96% of educators with the Covina Unified Education Association have approved a strike starting Thursday morning if a contract agreement can't be reached.
Study says residents need to make $221,000 a year to own a home in LA
In 2021, residents only needed to make $157,000 a year to buy a median-priced home.
Authorities chasing stolen vehicle near East LA
Authorities arrest pursuit suspect hiding underneath Maywood carport.
Trojans race past Cal 66-51 in Pac-12 opener
Reese Dixon-Waters scored 10 of his career-high 17 points in a 20-0 run in the second half that lifted Southern California to a 66-51 win over California in the Pac-12 Conference opener Wednesday night.
DUI, pursuit suspect arrested after crashing into fire hydrant in Compton
LASD deputies arrested the suspect after the brief pursuit ended on E. Alondra Boulevard and S. Essey Avenue when they sheared the water hydrant, causing water to burst forth.
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Hakeem Jeffries elected House Democratic leader in historic first
Long considered a rising star in the party, the 52-year-old Jeffries will make history as the first Black party leader in either chamber of Congress.
House approves bill to prevent rail workers strike in bipartisan vote
The House vote to impose a contract brokered by the White House but rejected by some workers was 290 to 137.
Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes guilty of seditious conspiracy
Codefendant Kelly Meggs was also found guilty, while three others were acquitted on seditious conspiracy and found guilty of other crimes related to Jan. 6.
NYC mayor plans to involuntarily hospitalize more mentally ill people
Concerns about crime have put the city's mental health crisis in the spotlight.
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Successful spike strip brings stolen vehicle pursuit to quick end
Just as Sky2 arrived to the scene of a pursuit with a stolen vehicle suspect, a successful spike strip brought the chase to an abrupt end in Reseda. At least three suspect were taken into custody.
Another Lakers fan hits half-court shot for $25,000
He is the 13th winner of the contest since it started in 2006.
NY's new program to force mentally ill into treatment draws comparisons to Newsom's CARE courts
New York's new initiative to involuntarily hospitalize mentally ill people has drawn comparisons to California's potential CARE Courts which was signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom in September. Tom Wait reports.
Relatives speak out on Riverside triple murder family tragedy
Michelle Blandin, the daughter of Mark and Sharie Winek and Brooke Winek's sister, spoke out at a Wednesday news conference about the murders of her relatives in Riverside on Friday at the hands of a Virginia law enforcement officer who preyed on a teenager girl in the household.
Look At This: The Americana at Brand
The Americana at Brand has transformed downtown Glendale in more ways than one. In this episode of Look At This!, Desmond Shaw takes a look at this distinctive retail and residential space.
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Another lucky Lakers fan nails half court shot for $25,000
This is the second straight game that a Lakers fan made a half-court shot.
LeBron gets 31 in Lakers' 128-109 rout of Dame-less Blazers
LeBron James had 31 points, eight assists and seven rebounds, Austin Reaves added a season-high 22 points and the Los Angeles Lakers rebounded from a heartbreaking loss with a 128-109 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night.
Trojans race past Cal 66-51 in Pac-12 opener
Reese Dixon-Waters scored 10 of his career-high 17 points in a 20-0 run in the second half that lifted Southern California to a 66-51 win over California in the Pac-12 Conference opener Wednesday night.
Clarkson scores 33, Jazz beat Clippers to snap 5-game skid
Jordan Clarkson had a season-high 33 points and five assists, and the Utah Jazz snapped a five-game losing streak with a 125-112 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.
Rams' Aaron Donald to miss 1st game of career due to injury
Donald has a high ankle sprain from the Rams' loss at Kansas City last Sunday, and Los Angeles coach Sean McVay ruled him out Wednesday.
Former Dodger Yasiel Puig withdraws from plea deal in sports betting case
Federal prosecutors announced in mid-November that Puig, who now plays in South Korea, had agreed to plead guilty to one federal count of making false statements -- a crime that carries a sentence of up to five years behind bars.
Terrell Owens says man he punched at CVS threatened him, fan
Owens told The Associated Press in a statement that he acted in self-defense Saturday night when the man "made offensive gestures and threatening statements" to him and a fan who approached Owens.
Mexico beats Saudi Arabia 2-1 but falls short at World Cup
Mexico tried desperately in the final 20 minutes to get another goal — including an effort by Uriel Antuna in the 87th minute that was ruled offside — but came up short.
LA Kings put goaltender Cal Petersen on waivers
Petersen, 28, went on waivers the day after allowing four goals on 16 shots in relief of Quick during a 9-8 overtime loss to the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday night. Quick was pulled after giving up five goals on 14 shots.
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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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Relatives speak out on Riverside family tragedy
Michelle Blandin, the daughter of Mark and Sharie Winek and Brooke Winek's sister, spoke out at a Wednesday news conference about the murders of her relatives in Riverside on Friday at the hands of a Virginia law enforcement officer who preyed on a teenager girl in the household.
Brief pursuit ends after suspect drives past spike strip
The Los Angeles Police Department was in a brief pursuit of a stolen vehicle near Reseda.
Another lucky Lakers fan nails half court shot for $25,000
This is the second straight game that a Lakers fan made a half-court shot.
LeBron gets 31 in Lakers' 128-109 rout of Dame-less Blazers
LeBron James had 31 points, eight assists and seven rebounds, Austin Reaves added a season-high 22 points and the Los Angeles Lakers rebounded from a heartbreaking loss with a 128-109 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night.
Covina-Valley Unified teachers poised to strike with just hours left to reach agreement
96% of educators with the Covina Unified Education Association have approved a strike starting Thursday morning if a contract agreement can't be reached.
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Brief pursuit ends after suspect drives past spike strip
The Los Angeles Police Department was in a brief pursuit of a stolen vehicle near Reseda.
Another lucky Lakers fan nails half court shot for $25,000
This is the second straight game that a Lakers fan made a half-court shot.
Covina-Valley Unified teachers poised to strike with just hours left to reach agreement
96% of educators with the Covina Unified Education Association have approved a strike starting Thursday morning if a contract agreement can't be reached.
Study says residents need to make $221,000 a year to own a home in LA
In 2021, residents only needed to make $157,000 a year to buy a median-priced home.
Authorities chasing stolen vehicle near East LA
Authorities arrest pursuit suspect hiding underneath Maywood carport.
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Santa Ana teacher's aide arrested for showing lewd image to three underage females
Marvin Elias, 21, is said to have called the three victims over to this vehicle, a white Toyota Camry, where he showed them a lewd photo on his cellphone. Investigators learned that he has been a teacher's aide at McFadden Intermediate School since May.
Costa Mesa Thanksgiving shooter charged with murder
Walker fatally shot 30-year-old Lucas Rivera-Velasco of Costa Mesa and wounded four others in what authorities are calling a road rage incident that was sparked by a minor traffic accident.
Car crashes into elementary school library in Anaheim
A car crashed into a building at Clara Barton Elementary School in Anaheim Monday night, Anaheim Police said.
Angels' Ohtani voted majors' top DH for 2nd straight year
Shohei Ohtani has been voted the majors' best designated hitter for the second consecutive season.
Anaheim man pleads guilty to stealing Olympian's gold medal
Jordan Fernandez, 32, pleaded guilty to stealing volleyball player Jordyn Poulter's gold medal from the 2020 Olympic Games.
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Relatives speak out on Riverside triple murder family tragedy
Michelle Blandin, the daughter of Mark and Sharie Winek and Brooke Winek's sister, spoke out at a Wednesday news conference about the murders of her relatives in Riverside on Friday at the hands of a Virginia law enforcement officer who preyed on a teenager girl in the household.
What is "catfishing" and why is it dangerous?
Advocates are calling on residents to stay vigilant online after police revealed that "catfishing" played a major factor in a triple homicide in Riverside.
California School for the Deaf captures first CIF state championship
It's an unbelievable story of pride and sweet revenge for the Cubs from Riverside's California School for the Deaf.
Riverside homicides: Virginia cop 'catfished' teen before murders
The suspect wanted in a triple homicide in Riverside Friday was killed during a law-enforcement pursuit later the same day. Austin Edwards was a former Virginia State Trooper and worked for a sheriff's office in Virginia.
What headline? 'Gaslighting' Merriam-Webster's word of 2022
"Gaslighting" — mind manipulating, grossly misleading, downright deceitful — is Merriam-Webster's word of the year.
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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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FDA likely to end blanket ban on sexually active gay men donating blood
Under current federal rules, men cannot donate blood if they have had sex with another man in the last three months.
Hakeem Jeffries elected House Democratic leader in historic first
Long considered a rising star in the party, the 52-year-old Jeffries will make history as the first Black party leader in either chamber of Congress.
Two volcanoes erupt simultaneously in Hawaii for first time in decades
"This is a rare time where we have two eruptions happening simultaneously," said a spokesperson for Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
House approves bill to prevent rail workers strike in bipartisan vote
The House vote to impose a contract brokered by the White House but rejected by some workers was 290 to 137.
Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes guilty of seditious conspiracy
Codefendant Kelly Meggs was also found guilty, while three others were acquitted on seditious conspiracy and found guilty of other crimes related to Jan. 6.
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Hakeem Jeffries elected House Democratic leader in historic first
Long considered a rising star in the party, the 52-year-old Jeffries will make history as the first Black party leader in either chamber of Congress.
House approves bill to prevent rail workers strike in bipartisan vote
The House vote to impose a contract brokered by the White House but rejected by some workers was 290 to 137.
Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes guilty of seditious conspiracy
Codefendant Kelly Meggs was also found guilty, while three others were acquitted on seditious conspiracy and found guilty of other crimes related to Jan. 6.
NYC mayor plans to involuntarily hospitalize more mentally ill people
Concerns about crime have put the city's mental health crisis in the spotlight.
Senate passes landmark Respect for Marriage Act in bipartisan vote
The vote was 61-36, with a number of Republican senators choosing not to vote.
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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.
Wendy's to sell peppermint-flavored frosty for limited time starting Tuesday
Wendy's is adding a holiday-themed frosty to its menu for the first time ever.
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FDA likely to end blanket ban on sexually active gay men donating blood
Under current federal rules, men cannot donate blood if they have had sex with another man in the last three months.
OC children's hospital overflowing with respiratory virus patients
The Orange County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to extend an emergency declaration to help CHOC cope with the ongoing surge of patients with upper respiratory viruses.
COVID hospitalizations in LA County climb as flu, RSV spread
The holiday season is in full swing and people are hitting the roads and skies at nearly pre-pandemic numbers. But at the same time, a triple threat of virus cases is spreading.
NYC mayor plans to involuntarily hospitalize more mentally ill people
Concerns about crime have put the city's mental health crisis in the spotlight.
Thanksgiving leftovers: Don't forget about food safety
Many of us have a refrigerator full of leftovers that we can't wait to sink our teeth into. Experts say don't forget about food safety.
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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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Another lucky Lakers fan nails half court shot for $25,000
This is the second straight game that a Lakers fan made a half-court shot.
LeBron gets 31 in Lakers' 128-109 rout of Dame-less Blazers
LeBron James had 31 points, eight assists and seven rebounds, Austin Reaves added a season-high 22 points and the Los Angeles Lakers rebounded from a heartbreaking loss with a 128-109 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night.
Trojans race past Cal 66-51 in Pac-12 opener
Reese Dixon-Waters scored 10 of his career-high 17 points in a 20-0 run in the second half that lifted Southern California to a 66-51 win over California in the Pac-12 Conference opener Wednesday night.
Clarkson scores 33, Jazz beat Clippers to snap 5-game skid
Jordan Clarkson had a season-high 33 points and five assists, and the Utah Jazz snapped a five-game losing streak with a 125-112 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.
Rams' Aaron Donald to miss 1st game of career due to injury
Donald has a high ankle sprain from the Rams' loss at Kansas City last Sunday, and Los Angeles coach Sean McVay ruled him out Wednesday.
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Christine McVie, Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter, dies at 79
Christine McVie, the soulful British musician who sang lead on many of Fleetwood Mac's biggest hits, has died at 79.
Will Smith addresses "horrific" Oscars slap: "I lost it"
The slap was the result of "a rage that had been bottled for a really long time," Smith said, but, "I had to forgive myself for being human."
French bulldog named Winston wins best in show at National Dog Show
One of Winston's owners is an NFL player.
Amy Schneider wins "Jeopardy!" tournament of champions after huge year
She won the $250,000 grand prize. Schneider had a 40-game winning streak earlier this year, the second longest in the game show's history.
Todd and Julie Chrisley sentenced for bank fraud, tax evasion
In arguing for harsh sentences, a prosecutor said that "Todd and Julie Chrisley's arrogance merits special consideration."
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Successful spike strip brings stolen vehicle pursuit to quick end
Just as Sky2 arrived to the scene of a pursuit with a stolen vehicle suspect, a successful spike strip brought the chase to an abrupt end in Reseda. At least three suspect were taken into custody.
Another Lakers fan hits half-court shot for $25,000
He is the 13th winner of the contest since it started in 2006.
NY's new program to force mentally ill into treatment draws comparisons to Newsom's CARE courts
New York's new initiative to involuntarily hospitalize mentally ill people has drawn comparisons to California's potential CARE Courts which was signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom in September. Tom Wait reports.
Relatives speak out on Riverside triple murder family tragedy
Michelle Blandin, the daughter of Mark and Sharie Winek and Brooke Winek's sister, spoke out at a Wednesday news conference about the murders of her relatives in Riverside on Friday at the hands of a Virginia law enforcement officer who preyed on a teenager girl in the household.
Look At This: The Americana at Brand
The Americana at Brand has transformed downtown Glendale in more ways than one. In this episode of Look At This!, Desmond Shaw takes a look at this distinctive retail and residential space.
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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.
Britain lays Queen Elizabeth II to rest
Royals, heads of state and mourners gather to honor Britain's longest-reigning monarch.
