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Autopsy reveals Rob Adams was shot 7 times in the back by police
Adams was working at a gambling business when he officers approached him in an unmarked car and fired seven shots at him in July.
Ridge Fire in Azusa threatening nearby structures
The brush fire is located in the foothills of Azusa near N. San Gabriel Canyon Road and Old San Gabriel Canyon Road, close to the Angeles National Forest.
Suspect in Beverly Grove home robbery charged
Dillon Klincke, 31, was charged with inflicting great bodily injury, personal use of a firearm and committing a crime against someone aged 65 or older.
Bear cubs rescued from the Inland Empire after their mothers were killed in separate incidents
The bears arrived separately at the San Diego Humane Society's Ramona Wildlife Center about a month ago after being rescued by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
East LA College launches nation's first community college program in Central American studies
Central Americans were the fastest growing demographic in the country in 2021, according to the Pew Hispanic Center.
$300K USDA grant feeds Cal Poly Pomona research on how California farmer can adjust to climate change
The grant will help Cal Poly Pomona researchers bring climate change research to farmers growing California's best known crops — grapes, strawberries, and citrus fruits, all three of which are billion-dollar industries.
Lakers to open season at Golden State on Oct. 18
The team will play its home opener on Oct. 20 against the Los Angeles Clippers.
California will get $310 million to combat drought from Biden's infrastructure law
The bipartisan infrastructure law will give $310 million for 25 projects across California.
Iconic Channel Street Skatepark to reopen Sunday after closing in 2014
Channel Street was originally closed down as part of the 110 Freeway expansion in 2014. Now, nearly 10 years later, a group of local skateboarders and community members have combined efforts to rebuild and legalize the legendary DIY skatepark.
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Shooting investigation in West Hollywood; at least one person hospitalized
Sky2 was over the scene of a Los Angeles County Sheriffs' perimeter.
LA County Fire crews contain brush fire in Azsua
The Ridge Fire burned more than 10 acres after it began Friday afternoon in the foothills of Azusa.
Laguna Woods church shooting suspect pleads not guilty at arraignment
David Chou, a 68-year-old Las Vegas resident, went to Geneva Presbyterian Church in May and opened fire on parishioners. Dr. John Cheung fought back at Chou but was shot and killed. Chou could get the death penalty or a life in prison sentence if he is convicted.
3 ducks found with their bills severed at Mile Square Park in Fountain Valley
Three ducks had to be euthanized after they were found with their bills severed at a Fountain Valley park, and animal rescue officials are asking for help finding whoever was responsible.
Here are some shopping strategies that can help you save money on school supply
Prices are up on so many items these days and school supplies are no exception.
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Iconic Channel Street Skatepark to reopen Sunday after closing in 2014
Channel Street was originally closed down as part of the 110 Freeway expansion in 2014. Now, nearly 10 years later, a group of local skateboarders and community members have combined efforts to rebuild and legalize the legendary DIY skatepark.
McCutchen has 19th career multi-HR game in Brewers' 5-3 win over Dodgers
McCutchen homered twice Thursday and Hunter Renfroe also went deep off left-hander Andrew Heaney in Milwaukee's 5-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3, splitting the four-game series.
Dodgers broadcaster injured while riding down Bernie's Slide in Milwaukee
Video shows Vassegh hurtling down the slide before slamming into a wall where he wound up fracturing his wrist and six ribs. The broadcaster seems to be taking the incident in stride, making an on-air appearance as soon as the fifth inning, where he showed off a brand new wrist cast.
Mariners overcome Ohtani's 4 hits, sweep Angels 11-7
Ohtani went 4 for 5, hitting his 27th homer in the ninth after he tripled in the seventh and got two singles earlier in his latest outstanding day at the plate.
Tony Gonsolin wins 15th as Dodgers nip Brewers 2-1
After surrendering a one-run lead on Tuesday, relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel closed the door on the Brewers in the 9th inning on Wednesday.
Reports: Lakers ink LeBron James to two-year extension worth $97.1 milion
James, now 37, is heading into his 20th season in the NBA. The deal also includes a player option for a third year. He is now the highest-earning player in NBA history.
UC Presidents: USC, UCLA departure will cost remaining schools $13 million
The meeting was scheduled so fellow regents could hear a repot from UC President Michael Drake, who has assessed the effect that UCLA's departure from the PAC-12 to the Big Ten will have on their system.
Chargers set to extend star safety Derwin James for four years, $76.5 million
Once finalized, the extension will make James the highest-paid safety in NFL history, making more than $19 million a year.
Caratini's 2-run single in 11th rallies Brewers over Dodgers
Victor Caratini hit a two-run single off Dodgers closer Craig Kimbrel in the 11th inning, rallying the Milwaukee Brewers over Los Angeles 5-4 on Tuesday night.
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CBS2 Investigates: Experts react to celebrities using excessive water amid drought restrictions
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. Now, some water environmentalists are concerned.
CBS2 Investigates: Are some celebrities using too much water amid drought restrictions?
Some A-list celebrities with multimillion dollar mansions in and around Calabasas are on a water budget like every other house in the Las Virgenes Water District, but a CBS2 investigation found that many of them have been going over their allotted amount.
Wage theft costing California workers an estimated $2 billion a year
The most common victims are low-wage workers - often women, immigrants, and people of color.
Unsolved murders on the rise, especially for Black, Hispanic victims
An analysis of FBI crime data by CBS 2 has found that LAPD's homicide clearance rate has ebbed over the years in a way that is concerning.
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Autopsy reveals Rob Adams was shot 7 times in the back by police
Adams was working at a gambling business when he officers approached him in an unmarked car and fired seven shots at him in July.
Ridge Fire in Azusa threatening nearby structures
The brush fire is located in the foothills of Azusa near N. San Gabriel Canyon Road and Old San Gabriel Canyon Road, close to the Angeles National Forest.
Suspect in Beverly Grove home robbery charged
Dillon Klincke, 31, was charged with inflicting great bodily injury, personal use of a firearm and committing a crime against someone aged 65 or older.
Bear cubs rescued from the Inland Empire after their mothers were killed in separate incidents
The bears arrived separately at the San Diego Humane Society's Ramona Wildlife Center about a month ago after being rescued by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
East LA College launches nation's first community college program in Central American studies
Central Americans were the fastest growing demographic in the country in 2021, according to the Pew Hispanic Center.
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CBS2 Investigates: Are some celebrities using too much water amid drought restrictions?
Some A-list celebrities with multimillion dollar mansions in and around Calabasas are on a water budget like every other house in the Las Virgenes Water District, but a CBS2 investigation found that many of them have been going over their allotted amount.
CBS2 Investigates: Experts react to celebrities using excessive water amid drought restrictions
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. Now, some water environmentalists are concerned.
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.
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Autopsy reveals Rob Adams was shot 7 times in the back by police
Adams was working at a gambling business when he officers approached him in an unmarked car and fired seven shots at him in July.
Ridge Fire in Azusa threatening nearby structures
The brush fire is located in the foothills of Azusa near N. San Gabriel Canyon Road and Old San Gabriel Canyon Road, close to the Angeles National Forest.
East LA College launches nation's first community college program in Central American studies
Central Americans were the fastest growing demographic in the country in 2021, according to the Pew Hispanic Center.
$300K USDA grant feeds Cal Poly Pomona research on how California farmer can adjust to climate change
The grant will help Cal Poly Pomona researchers bring climate change research to farmers growing California's best known crops — grapes, strawberries, and citrus fruits, all three of which are billion-dollar industries.
California will get $310 million to combat drought from Biden's infrastructure law
The bipartisan infrastructure law will give $310 million for 25 projects across California.
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California will get $310 million to combat drought from Biden's infrastructure law
The bipartisan infrastructure law will give $310 million for 25 projects across California.
2 ducks found with severed bills at Mile Square Park in Fountain Valley
The ducks were alive, but starving because they could no longer eat, so they had to be euthanized.
Arrest made in hit-and-run that killed 67-year-old man in Fullerton
Police arrested 21-year-old Anaheim resident Jonathan Ocampo after he hit a 67-year-old bicyclist riding his bike on Thursday. Ocampo turned himself in hours later.
Newsom funnels nearly $5 billion into mental health resources
The funding comes after suicide rates among California kids jumped 20% between 2019 and 2020.
Elderly man nearly hit by SUV slamming into his Huntington Beach home
No one in the home was injured however the driver of the SUV was taken to the hospital.
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Bear cubs rescued from the Inland Empire after their mothers were killed in separate incidents
The bears arrived separately at the San Diego Humane Society's Ramona Wildlife Center about a month ago after being rescued by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
California will get $310 million to combat drought from Biden's infrastructure law
The bipartisan infrastructure law will give $310 million for 25 projects across California.
Chemical spill in Jurupa Valley leaves one injured
Authorities on the scene were unsure what exactly spilled, though one person was rushed to a nearby hospital with what they said were moderate injuries.
Ontario man arrested for attempted kidnapping, sexual assault of teenager
The man, Treyveon Demerre Deadwyler, was arrested after he allegedly attempted to kidnap a 15-year-old boy, who fought off his attacks and called police.
Hundreds of catalytic converters recovered from 19 automotive businesses in Perris
A total of 448 catalytic converters were recovered and 15 citations were issued for various offenses, including unlicensed business operations.
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U.S. monkeypox cases pass 14,000-mark as Biden promises more vaccine doses
Cases are up over 30% from just a week ago.
Former Trump Org. exec pleads guilty to fraud, agrees to testify against company
Weisselberg's deal with prosecutors calls for a sentence of five months in New York's Rikers Island jail, followed by five years' probation.
Dealers rush to sell ghost guns before new rules take effect
Unserialized ghost guns will effectively be banned on Aug. 24, and retailers are scrambling to sell them.
Half of all Texas school districts have no mental health services
Texas would need to hire more than 5,000 licensed school psychologists to meet minimum recommended ratios.
NBA won't hold games on Election Day in effort to encourage fans to vote
As part of what the league is calling a "civic engagement night," all 30 teams will instead play the night before the election.
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Former Trump Org. exec pleads guilty to fraud, agrees to testify against company
Weisselberg's deal with prosecutors calls for a sentence of five months in New York's Rikers Island jail, followed by five years' probation.
Election 2022: Sheriff Villanueva, Chief Luna face off in first debate ahead of November election
Sheriff Alex Villanueva and former Long Beach Police Chief Robert Luna debated against each other for the first time ahead of the November election.
U.S. conducts missile launch after postponing due to China tensions
The planned test had been postponed after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan; China reacted to the visit by announcing live-fire exercises in the waters surrounding the island.
First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19
The first lady has been vacationing in South Carolina with her family, including President Biden.
Another effort to recall LA County DA George Gascón fails
According to the county clerk's office, organizers needed 566,857 valid petition signatures but only submitted 520,050.
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Department of Education cancels nearly $4 billion in loans held by former ITT Tech students
Education officials say $3.9 billion in federal student loans held by 208,000 borrowers, including those who have not yet applied for repayment discharge, will be discharged.
Survey: 60% of renters hit with rent increases this year
And while 38% of renters did say they got a raise — that raise won't cover their increased housing costs.
Gas prices continue to fall across Southern California
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped to $5.394, the lowest amount since March 6.
Plans to build a "dry port" in the Mojave Desert gets backing of Kern County Board of Supervisors
Once the port is in operation, containers arriving from ships at the Ports of LA and Long Beach will be off-loaded onto shuttle trains for direct transport through the under-used Alameda Corridor to Mojave, for distribution to the rest of California and the nation.
Average price for a gallon of gas in California finally drops below $6
Despite being in the middle of the summer road trip season, demand for gasoline has dropped, helping the national average of gas prices go down by 7 cents since Monday.
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Newsom funnels nearly $5 billion into mental health resources
The funding comes after suicide rates among California kids jumped 20% between 2019 and 2020.
LA County requests 70,000 monkeypox vaccine doses, receives 28,000
During this unexpected shortage, L.A. County said it will still offer second doses to those who qualify.
U.S. monkeypox cases pass 14,000-mark as Biden promises more vaccine doses
Cases are up over 30% from just a week ago.
New monkeypox vax site opens in El Monte
The site will be open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
2 million infant swings, rockers recalled after 10-month-old dies
Some of Thorley Industries' 4moms products pose asphyxiation risk to babies big enough to crawl under their seats.
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Disneyland releases new, higher prices for Magic Key passes
The theme park announced that passes will be eligible to be renewed on Thursday, August 18.
Department of Education cancels nearly $4 billion in loans held by former ITT Tech students
Education officials say $3.9 billion in federal student loans held by 208,000 borrowers, including those who have not yet applied for repayment discharge, will be discharged.
Survey: 60% of renters hit with rent increases this year
And while 38% of renters did say they got a raise — that raise won't cover their increased housing costs.
Gas prices continue to fall across Southern California
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped to $5.394, the lowest amount since March 6.
Recall of coffee, milk, nutritional drinks made by Lyons Magnus expands
Lyons Magnus is recalling more than 80 types of drinks over possible contamination with bacteria that causes botulism.
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Iconic Channel Street Skatepark to reopen Sunday after closing in 2014
Channel Street was originally closed down as part of the 110 Freeway expansion in 2014. Now, nearly 10 years later, a group of local skateboarders and community members have combined efforts to rebuild and legalize the legendary DIY skatepark.
McCutchen has 19th career multi-HR game in Brewers' 5-3 win over Dodgers
McCutchen homered twice Thursday and Hunter Renfroe also went deep off left-hander Andrew Heaney in Milwaukee's 5-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3, splitting the four-game series.
Dodgers broadcaster injured while riding down Bernie's Slide in Milwaukee
Video shows Vassegh hurtling down the slide before slamming into a wall where he wound up fracturing his wrist and six ribs. The broadcaster seems to be taking the incident in stride, making an on-air appearance as soon as the fifth inning, where he showed off a brand new wrist cast.
Mariners overcome Ohtani's 4 hits, sweep Angels 11-7
Ohtani went 4 for 5, hitting his 27th homer in the ninth after he tripled in the seventh and got two singles earlier in his latest outstanding day at the plate.
Tony Gonsolin wins 15th as Dodgers nip Brewers 2-1
After surrendering a one-run lead on Tuesday, relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel closed the door on the Brewers in the 9th inning on Wednesday.
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Dr. Dre, music mogul Jimmy Iovine tour their new LAUSD magnet school in Leimert Park
Rapper Dr. Dre and music mogul Jimmy Iovine joined Superintendent Alberto Carvalho for a tour of LAUSD's newest magnet school, the Iovine and Young Center in Leimert Park.
Anne Heche's death after fiery car crash was accidental, coroner rules
A preliminary report said the actor died from inhalation injury and burns.
A$AP Rocky pleads not guilty to gun charges
The rapper is accused of pointing a gun at a former friend and firing twice.
London tribute concert to late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins to stream live on Paramount+
The concert, which will take place at Wembley Stadium, will be available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+ in the U.S. It will also be available internationally on Pluto TV and MTV Brand YouTube channels.
'Das Boot,' 'Air Force One' director Wolfgang Petersen dies at 81
According to a representative, Petersen died from pancreatic cancer at his Brentwood home in the arms of his wife of 50 years, Maria Antoinette.
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Shooting investigation in West Hollywood; at least one person hospitalized
Sky2 was over the scene of a Los Angeles County Sheriffs' perimeter.
LA County Fire crews contain brush fire in Azsua
The Ridge Fire burned more than 10 acres after it began Friday afternoon in the foothills of Azusa.
Laguna Woods church shooting suspect pleads not guilty at arraignment
David Chou, a 68-year-old Las Vegas resident, went to Geneva Presbyterian Church in May and opened fire on parishioners. Dr. John Cheung fought back at Chou but was shot and killed. Chou could get the death penalty or a life in prison sentence if he is convicted.
3 ducks found with their bills severed at Mile Square Park in Fountain Valley
Three ducks had to be euthanized after they were found with their bills severed at a Fountain Valley park, and animal rescue officials are asking for help finding whoever was responsible.
Here are some shopping strategies that can help you save money on school supply
Prices are up on so many items these days and school supplies are no exception.
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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.
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
