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Dodgers broadcast team won't travel to upcoming away games due to positive COVID tests
The team said the games will be broadcast from Los Angeles similar to how they were in 2020 and in 2021.
Rep. Judy Chu tests positive for COVID-19
Chu, D-Pasadena, says she is currently asymptomatic.
Scammers seeking to exploit baby formula shortage, FTC warns
Cybercriminals "have sunk to new lows" in targeting parents who struggling to find food for their babies, agency says.
Lawsuit filed by homeowners holds SoCal Edison responsible for sparking Coastal Fire
The Coronado Pointe Homeowners Association blames SoCal Edison for sparking the fire, which raged through a Laguna Niguel neighborhood, destroying 20 homes, and damaging 11 others.
Dow dives more than 1,100 points on renewed inflation fears
S&P 500 suffers biggest one-day drop since 2020 as "stagflation" fears fuel concern about of a U.S. downturn.
Pets now allowed on Pacific Surfliner trains
Only dogs or cats weighing 20 pounds or less will be allowed aboard.
LA County Supervisors approve another $28 million to replace Puente Hills Landfill with regional park
With Tuesday's unanimous approval, funding for the project is now at almost $110 million.
NorCal woman bravely defended by her dog during mountain lion attack
The dog was taken to a vet. It's unclear if it will survive.
Full 24-hour closure of the 101 Freeway starts Saturday night for Sixth Street Viaduct work
The closure of the 101 Freeway, between the 60 and 10 freeways, starts at 10 p.m. Saturday and is expected to last until 10 p.m. Sunday, May 22.
Hollywood's TCL Chinese Theatre turns 95
Movie exhibitor Sid Grauman, one of Hollywood's most creative showmen, opened the movie palace in 1927, during the silent movie era.
Snoop Dogg endorses Rick Caruso for LA mayor
The L.A. mayoral race has narrowed in recent days, with both L.A. City Attorney Mike Feuer and L.A. City Councilor Joe Buscaino dropping out.
CBS Unveils 2022-2023 Primetime Lineup
CBS announced its 2022-2023 primetime programming lineup of CBS Originals, featuring four new dramas, one alternative series, special event programming and 18 returning series. For 2021-2022, the Network finished #1 for the 14th straight season, winning 19 of the past 20 seasons.
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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
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Dodgers will play first doubleheader at Dodger Stadium since 1999
The last time there was a doubleheader at Dodger Stadium, Napster had just been released and SpongeBob was a brand new character.
Dodgers top Bumgarner, D-Backs, 5-4
The Boys in Blue scored three runs off of familiar foe Madison Bumgarner, saddling him with the loss - his seventh straight at the hands of the Dodgers.
Syndergaard allows six first inning runs as Rangers top Halos, 7-4
Despite jumping to a 3-0 lead in the top of the first, Angels starter Noah Syndergaard was unable to retire five of the first six batters he faced.
Galaxy's Chicharito hosts Mental Health Awareness panel
As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, LA Galaxy star forward Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez hosted a panel on mental health and peak performance, where he was by Dr. Armando González to speak to members of the LA Galaxy academy and the Cal State Dominguez Hills Women's Soccer team. CBSLA's Jim Hill spoke with Chicharito about why the subject is so important to him.
Woman files for protective order against former-Laker Rajon Rondo
A Louisville woman has filed for an emergency protective order against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Rajon Rondo and alleges the former Kentucky star brandished a gun and threatened her life.
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Senate report alleges Mayor Garcetti likely knew about allegations against advisor
The investigation concluded it was "more probable than not" that the aide, Rick Jacobs, "sexually harassed multiple individuals and made racist comments towards others."
Sun Valley funeral home charged for leaving human remains to rot
The remains of 11 different individuals are said to have been found in various stages of decay at the funeral home - which is now closed.
Tenants evicted from unsafe housing
Renters in Downtown Los Angeles were evicted after the city said that their building was unsafe.
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STEAM: Teen invents CPR machine
Andreas Tempereau was inspired to create the award-winning machine as he took a CPR class. Amy Johnson reports.
Final master plan for the LA River unveiled
The plan calls for recreational activities, parks, bike paths, and public trails along the 51-mile river, which runs from Canoga Park to Long Beach. Amy Johnson reports.
Krofft Kon celebrates 50th anniversary
Wesley Eure talked to Amy Johnson about the first-ever Krofft Kon.
Markina Brown's weather forecast (May 18)
Is this a good weekend to go to the beach? Markina Brown has the forecast.
Homeowners sue SoCal Edison over Coastal Fire in Laguna Niguel
An official cause of the fire has not been announced, however SoCal Edison did notify the state that their equipment experienced "circuit activity" in the area at the time of the fire. Amy Johnson reports.
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Dodgers broadcast team won't travel to upcoming away games due to positive COVID tests
The team said the games will be broadcast from Los Angeles similar to how they were in 2020 and in 2021.
Rep. Judy Chu tests positive for COVID-19
Chu, D-Pasadena, says she is currently asymptomatic.
Scammers seeking to exploit baby formula shortage, FTC warns
Cybercriminals "have sunk to new lows" in targeting parents who struggling to find food for their babies, agency says.
Lawsuit filed by homeowners holds SoCal Edison responsible for sparking Coastal Fire
The Coronado Pointe Homeowners Association blames SoCal Edison for sparking the fire, which raged through a Laguna Niguel neighborhood, destroying 20 homes, and damaging 11 others.
Dow dives more than 1,100 points on renewed inflation fears
S&P 500 suffers biggest one-day drop since 2020 as "stagflation" fears fuel concern about of a U.S. downturn.
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Senate report alleges Mayor Garcetti likely knew about allegations against advisor
The investigation concluded it was "more probable than not" that the aide, Rick Jacobs, "sexually harassed multiple individuals and made racist comments towards others."
Sun Valley funeral home charged for leaving human remains to rot
The remains of 11 different individuals are said to have been found in various stages of decay at the funeral home - which is now closed.
Tenants evicted from unsafe housing
Renters in Downtown Los Angeles were evicted after the city said that their building was unsafe.
Video Allegedly Shows VA Police Officer Using Baton To Beat Suspect 32 Times
A video depicting an officer with the Veterans Affairs Police Department swinging his baton at a suspect on the ground more than two dozen times has raised questions about possible police brutality.
CBS2 Investigates: Thieves Strip Nearly 40 Catalytic Converters From City Vehicles In North Hollywood
It's not the first time a city auto yard has been hit either. Last March, 68 vehicles were targeted at a city-owned facility in Lincoln Heights.
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LA County Supervisors approve another $28 million to replace Puente Hills Landfill with regional park
With Tuesday's unanimous approval, funding for the project is now at almost $110 million.
Full 24-hour closure of the 101 Freeway starts Saturday night for Sixth Street Viaduct work
The closure of the 101 Freeway, between the 60 and 10 freeways, starts at 10 p.m. Saturday and is expected to last until 10 p.m. Sunday, May 22.
Hollywood's TCL Chinese Theatre turns 95
Movie exhibitor Sid Grauman, one of Hollywood's most creative showmen, opened the movie palace in 1927, during the silent movie era.
LA County Sheriff candidate Matt Rodriguez's campaign signs stolen, rearranged to spell out "Alex"
The signs were rearranged on a chain-link fence right in front of the department's Monterey Park facilities.
Predominantly Black magnet school fears losing campus to independent charter school
LAUSD has proposed moving Wright Middle School STEAM Magnet to a shared space with Westchester High School so that an independent charter school called Wish can take over the entire campus.
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Lawsuit filed by homeowners holds SoCal Edison responsible for sparking Coastal Fire
The Coronado Pointe Homeowners Association blames SoCal Edison for sparking the fire, which raged through a Laguna Niguel neighborhood, destroying 20 homes, and damaging 11 others.
Community honors Dr. John Cheng, man who helped stop Laguna Woods gunman
The memorial for Dr. John Cheng, the man who died after rushing a gunman in Laguna Woods, continues to grow outside of the South Coast Medical Group in Aliso Viejo where he practiced.
Settlement allowing $320 million sale of Angel Stadium put on hold amid FBI corruption probe of Mayor Harry Sidhu
The request to pause the settlement comes just a few weeks after the Bonta's office announced the agreement with Anaheim, resolving the dispute over affordable housing in the stadium deal.
Former president, CEO of Anaheim Chamber of Commerce faces federal charge of lying to a mortgage lender
Prosecutors say Ament and the political consultant were part of a "family" or "cabal" made up of Anaheim public officials, consultants, and business leaders that regularly met at "retreats" to exert influence over the city's government operations.
Biden Administration sending out more free, at-home COVID tests amid rise in new infections
All U.S. households can order an additional eight free at-home test kits, totaling 16 free tests available to each household since the program started.
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Pandemic unemployment fraud ring ran by woman serving life in prison
A woman imprisoned for life after helping murder her mother allegedly led a group of 13 people to defraud California out of at least $2 million.
Riverside residents launching neighborhood watch after series of home invasion robberies
There have been four home invasion robberies since April 10, including one in which a family was duct taped and locked in their bathroom and another where a male victim was shot multiple times.
Biden Administration sending out more free, at-home COVID tests amid rise in new infections
All U.S. households can order an additional eight free at-home test kits, totaling 16 free tests available to each household since the program started.
Cost of apartment rentals across the Southland spiking
While Orange County has seen the highest spikes in rent this year, the cost of apartment rentals in LA County and the Inland Empire have also increased significantly.
Coyote Fire in Banning spreads to 75 acres, 0% contained
CAL FIRe/Riverside County Fire Department crews were engaged with the blaze which had grown from 20 acres to 75 acres in less than an hour's time.
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Scammers seeking to exploit baby formula shortage, FTC warns
Cybercriminals "have sunk to new lows" in targeting parents who struggling to find food for their babies, agency says.
Dow dives more than 1,100 points on renewed inflation fears
S&P 500 suffers biggest one-day drop since 2020 as "stagflation" fears fuel concern about of a U.S. downturn.
U.S. Soccer to pay women's and men's teams equally in milestone
The American national governing body becomes the first in the sport to promise both sexes matching money.
Uber to roll out party buses, robot deliveries and vacation bookings
As demand for rides increases, Uber plans on rolling out an array of new features for customers.
It's about to get more expensive to take out federal student loans
Interest rates will be 4.99% for undergraduate loans, 6.54% for graduate loans and 7.54% for PLUS loans for the 2022-2023 year.
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LA County Sheriff candidate Matt Rodriguez's campaign signs stolen, rearranged to spell out "Alex"
The signs were rearranged on a chain-link fence right in front of the department's Monterey Park facilities.
It's about to get more expensive to take out federal student loans
Interest rates will be 4.99% for undergraduate loans, 6.54% for graduate loans and 7.54% for PLUS loans for the 2022-2023 year.
Pentagon officials testify at first public UFO hearing in more than 50 years
Pentagon officials are testifying about the Defense Department's efforts to organize, analyze and investigate reports of unidentified aerial phenomena.
New York governor says Buffalo shooting was "white supremacy terrorism"
"This individual is not going to see the light of day again," Hochul said of the suspected gunman in Saturday's attack.
Battle for new 27th Congressional District is tight race between two familiar opponents
The new district will include some parts of the San Fernando Valley, Antelope Valley and Santa Clarita.
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39.2 million expected to travel during this coming Memorial Day weekend
Both the skies and the roads will be crowded this Memorial Day weekend.
Biden Administration sending out more free, at-home COVID tests amid rise in new infections
All U.S. households can order an additional eight free at-home test kits, totaling 16 free tests available to each household since the program started.
Not again: Gas prices at Beverly Grove station well over $7
A Mobile station at La Cienega and Beverly boulevards, near the Beverly Center, advertised $7.29 for a gallon of regular gas, another 10 centers for Special grade gas, and $7.49 for Super + gas.
Mega Mistake: Announcer mistakenly calls Mega Ball a "6" instead of a "9" in Tuesday night's drawing
The Mega Millions lottery paid out thousands in prize money to players with losing numbers after host John Crow accidentally called the Mega Ball a "6" instead of a "9."
Labor negotiations begin between port workers, Pacific Maritime Association amid historic supply chain disruptions
The ILWU's current bargaining agreement expires on July 1.
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Dodgers broadcast team won't travel to upcoming away games due to positive COVID tests
The team said the games will be broadcast from Los Angeles similar to how they were in 2020 and in 2021.
Rep. Judy Chu tests positive for COVID-19
Chu, D-Pasadena, says she is currently asymptomatic.
Doctor accused of selling fake COVID-19 vaccination cards in Tujunga
An osteopathic doctor with a practice in Montrose was charged Tuesday with allegedly giving out fake COVID-19 vaccination cards to his patients as well as injecting some of them with blood plasma he received from donors.
Biden Administration sending out more free, at-home COVID tests amid rise in new infections
All U.S. households can order an additional eight free at-home test kits, totaling 16 free tests available to each household since the program started.
Abbott baby formula plant could reopen in two weeks
Sturgis plant will reopen soon as nationwide out-of-stock levels of baby formula rise above 40%.
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39.2 million expected to travel during this coming Memorial Day weekend
Both the skies and the roads will be crowded this Memorial Day weekend.
Biden Administration sending out more free, at-home COVID tests amid rise in new infections
All U.S. households can order an additional eight free at-home test kits, totaling 16 free tests available to each household since the program started.
Not again: Gas prices at Beverly Grove station well over $7
A Mobile station at La Cienega and Beverly boulevards, near the Beverly Center, advertised $7.29 for a gallon of regular gas, another 10 centers for Special grade gas, and $7.49 for Super + gas.
Mega Mistake: Announcer mistakenly calls Mega Ball a "6" instead of a "9" in Tuesday night's drawing
The Mega Millions lottery paid out thousands in prize money to players with losing numbers after host John Crow accidentally called the Mega Ball a "6" instead of a "9."
Local mothers struggle to feed babies amidst a baby formula shortage
Some moms are going to extreme measures and paying top dollar to find the formula their baby depends on.
Sports
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Dodgers will play first doubleheader at Dodger Stadium since 1999
The last time there was a doubleheader at Dodger Stadium, Napster had just been released and SpongeBob was a brand new character.
Dodgers top Bumgarner, D-Backs, 5-4
The Boys in Blue scored three runs off of familiar foe Madison Bumgarner, saddling him with the loss - his seventh straight at the hands of the Dodgers.
Syndergaard allows six first inning runs as Rangers top Halos, 7-4
Despite jumping to a 3-0 lead in the top of the first, Angels starter Noah Syndergaard was unable to retire five of the first six batters he faced.
Woman files for protective order against former-Laker Rajon Rondo
A Louisville woman has filed for an emergency protective order against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Rajon Rondo and alleges the former Kentucky star brandished a gun and threatened her life.
Tiger Woods says he's "gotten a lot stronger," since playing in Masters
With the second major set to begin this week, all signs are pointing towards Tiger Woods playing in the 2022 PGA Championship.
Entertainment
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Hollywood's TCL Chinese Theatre turns 95
Movie exhibitor Sid Grauman, one of Hollywood's most creative showmen, opened the movie palace in 1927, during the silent movie era.
CBS Unveils 2022-2023 Primetime Lineup
CBS announced its 2022-2023 primetime programming lineup of CBS Originals, featuring four new dramas, one alternative series, special event programming and 18 returning series. For 2021-2022, the Network finished #1 for the 14th straight season, winning 19 of the past 20 seasons.
Johnny Depp's attorney presses Amber Heard on photos, donation
Heard's attorney finished her direct questioning of the actor Monday, as trial resumed after a one-week break.
Fred Ward, acclaimed film and television actor, has died at 79
Ward's cause of death was not released.
Pacoima Post Office renamed for hometown hero and rock legend Ritchie Valens
The post office's dedication to Ritchie Valens takes place on what would have been Valens' 81st birthday.
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STEAM: Teen invents CPR machine
Andreas Tempereau was inspired to create the award-winning machine as he took a CPR class. Amy Johnson reports.
Final master plan for the LA River unveiled
The plan calls for recreational activities, parks, bike paths, and public trails along the 51-mile river, which runs from Canoga Park to Long Beach. Amy Johnson reports.
Krofft Kon celebrates 50th anniversary
Wesley Eure talked to Amy Johnson about the first-ever Krofft Kon.
Markina Brown's weather forecast (May 18)
Is this a good weekend to go to the beach? Markina Brown has the forecast.
Homeowners sue SoCal Edison over Coastal Fire in Laguna Niguel
An official cause of the fire has not been announced, however SoCal Edison did notify the state that their equipment experienced "circuit activity" in the area at the time of the fire. Amy Johnson reports.
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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.
64th Annual Grammys
John Batiste, Olivia Rodrigo, and Silk Sonic wowed the 64th annual Grammy Awards, while also taking away some of the night's biggest prizes.
Shots from The Chevron Championship 2022
The Chevron Championship opened play Thursday in Rancho Mirage at The Mission Hills Country Club, with the world's top women golfers facing off in one of the LPGA's biggest events.
