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Mosquito Fire remains at 76,781 acres with 60% containment
The Mosquito Fir remains at 76,781 acres but containment has jumped to 85% as of Sunday evening. That's up 25% from earlier in the day.
LAPD officers investigating shooting in Montecito Heights
The shooting occurred around 10 p.m. Sunday near East Avenue 43 and Homer Street.
Man shot and killed in Florence, suspect flees in vehicle
The victim was found suffering from a gunshot wound on 91st Street and Wadsworth Avenue Sunday evening.
Sewage discharge keeps RAT Beach near Torrance closed
A sewage discharge just down a stretch of beach just south of Torrance on Sept. 7, with public health officials keeping the area closed until bacteria levels meet health standards.
Rams continue dominance of Cardinals with 20-12 victory
Aaron Donald had a sack and two tackles for loss while Jalen Ramsey added two passes defended and a tackle for loss.
Lawrence, Jaguars rout ailing Herbert, Chargers 38-10
Herbert started after being listed as questionable all week with a rib injury. The third-year quarterback passed for 297 yards but turned it over twice, finishing 25 of 45 with a touchdown.
Overnight road closures at LAX could cause traffic at Tom Bradley International terminal
Travelers are encouraged to plan ahead and add extra time when coming to the airport on those days.
Dodgers beat Cardinals 4-1 to clinch top seed in NL
With the victory, the Dodgers solidified home field advantage throughout the National League playoffs.
Trout homers, doubles twice as Angels beat Twins 10-3
Trout also doubled twice, walked and scored three runs. Shohei Ohtani had two hits, including an RBI single in the ninth that keyed a five-run rally that broke open the game.
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Overnight road closures at LAX could cause traffic at Tom Bradley International terminal
Travelers are encouraged to plan ahead and add extra time when coming to the airport on those days.
Sewage discharge keeps RAT Beach near Torrance closed
A sewage discharge just down a stretch of beach just south of Torrance on Sept. 7, with public health officials keeping the area closed until bacteria levels meet health standards.
Pursuit suspect surrenders to police after short standoff
The short pursuit started near Florence Avenue and State Street in South Gate before ending on Cypress Avenue and Firestone Boulevard.
Report claims L.A. agencies failed to properly use $150 million in federal grants to help house the
The three main housing agencies in charge of reducing homelessness in the Los Angeles area failed to spend nearly $150 million in federal grants between 2015 and 2020 and the money was returned to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, according to a report in the Los Angeles Times. CBSLA's Laurie Perez reports from Westchester.
Police pursuit ends in standoff in South Gate
The suspect crashed into another vehicle near Cypress Avenue and Firestone Boulevard.
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Rams continue dominance of Cardinals with 20-12 victory
Aaron Donald had a sack and two tackles for loss while Jalen Ramsey added two passes defended and a tackle for loss.
Lawrence, Jaguars rout ailing Herbert, Chargers 38-10
Herbert started after being listed as questionable all week with a rib injury. The third-year quarterback passed for 297 yards but turned it over twice, finishing 25 of 45 with a touchdown.
Dodgers beat Cardinals 4-1 to clinch top seed in NL
With the victory, the Dodgers solidified home field advantage throughout the National League playoffs.
Trout homers, doubles twice as Angels beat Twins 10-3
Trout also doubled twice, walked and scored three runs. Shohei Ohtani had two hits, including an RBI single in the ninth that keyed a five-run rally that broke open the game.
Addison's late TD gives No. 7 USC 17-14 win over Oregon St
The Trojans (4-0, 2-0 Pac-12) did not look like the team that dominated its first three opponents with 40 or more points per game. Williams threw for a season-low 180 yards. Addison, the 2021 Biletnikoff Award winner who transferred from Pitt, caught three passes for 42 yards.
Charbonnet's 3 TD runs power UCLA past Colorado 45-17
UCLA outrushed Colorado 249 yards to 51, and the Bruins dominated the Pac-12 opener for both teams with touchdown drives on their first three possessions to build a 21-3 lead that was never threatened.
Cardinals rout Dodgers, 11-0, as Pujols makes MLB history
St. Louis slugger Albert Pujols hit his 700th home run, connecting for his second drive of the game and becoming the fourth player to reach the milestone in major league history as the Cardinals routed the Los Angeles Dodgers 11-0 Friday night.
Ward homers twice, Ohtani earns win as Angels beat Twins 4-2
Taylor Ward homered twice and Shohei Ohtani took a no-hitter into the fifth inning, helping the Los Angeles Angels beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 on a cool, rainy Friday night.
Albert Pujols blasts homerun No. 700, joining Bonds, Aaron and Ruth in MLB history
Pujols blasted a fourth inning pitch from Dodgers pitcher Phil Bickford to left field, his second homer of the game to achieve the accomplishment only three others before him have done throughout the history of Major League Baseball.
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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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Mosquito Fire remains at 76,781 acres with 60% containment
The Mosquito Fir remains at 76,781 acres but containment has jumped to 85% as of Sunday evening. That's up 25% from earlier in the day.
LAPD officers investigating shooting in Montecito Heights
The shooting occurred around 10 p.m. Sunday near East Avenue 43 and Homer Street.
Man shot and killed in Florence, suspect flees in vehicle
The victim was found suffering from a gunshot wound on 91st Street and Wadsworth Avenue Sunday evening.
Sewage discharge keeps RAT Beach near Torrance closed
A sewage discharge just down a stretch of beach just south of Torrance on Sept. 7, with public health officials keeping the area closed until bacteria levels meet health standards.
Rams continue dominance of Cardinals with 20-12 victory
Aaron Donald had a sack and two tackles for loss while Jalen Ramsey added two passes defended and a tackle for loss.
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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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Man shot and killed in Florence, suspect flees in vehicle
The victim was found suffering from a gunshot wound on 91st Street and Wadsworth Avenue Sunday evening.
Sewage discharge keeps RAT Beach near Torrance closed
A sewage discharge just down a stretch of beach just south of Torrance on Sept. 7, with public health officials keeping the area closed until bacteria levels meet health standards.
Overnight road closures at LAX could cause traffic at Tom Bradley International terminal
Travelers are encouraged to plan ahead and add extra time when coming to the airport on those days.
Santa Monica College students warned about possible assault suspect
After befriending women, the suspect would then lure his victims off campus and then sexually assault them, according to campus police.
Los Angeles agencies failed to spend $150M in federal homeless grants, report claims
According to the newspaper, the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority returned more than $29 million to HUD during the six-year period, the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles returned more than $82 million, and the Los Angeles County Development Authority returned nearly $38 million.
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One person killed after fiery car crash in Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa Fire Department firefighters responded to a car fire just after 5 a.m. at the intersection of 17th Street and Newport Boulevard.
Authorities seeking additional victims of phlebotomist who assaulted patient giving blood in Aliso Viejo
According to Orange County Sheriff's Department, the suspect, Jose Farias, 29, sexually assaulted an 18-year-old woman while she was giving blood at a laboratory in Aliso Viejo.
Family of two-year-old girl attacked by coyote sues city of Huntington Beach
After their two-year-old daughter was attacked by a coyote in Huntington Beach earlier this year, a Chino Hills family has announced their plans to file a lawsuit against the city for their
Felon arrested in hammer attack that left Garden Grove man in critical condition
Jesse Bizarro was out on bail at the time of the attack, and already has two prior strike convictions.
Police: Westminster man threw gasoline on a stranger, tried to light him on fire
Investigators say the suspect walked up to a man sitting in his car and made a derogatory comment about Hispanics before throwing a cup of gasoline on him..
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San Bernardino community gathers to remember beloved store clerk slain while on the job
Nader Alkouli, a 46-year-old husband and father, was fatally shot by a customer on Tuesday. Dozens of people gathered at a vigil in front of the store Friday to remember the staple of their community who made everyone feel like a friend.
Firefighters battling 27 acre vegetation fire in Running Springs
The fire started at around 3:20 p.m. near Highway 330 in Running Springs.
San Bernardino mother opens up on son's overdose death hoping to raise awareness of the dangers of fentanyl
A San Bernardino mother is opening about about her 20-year-old son's death in 2021, hoping that her story will hope raise awareness about the true dangers of fentanyl.
Sheriff's report: 2 died, several arrested for serious crimes at the Nocturnal Wonderland festival
Eleven people had were hospitalized after being medically evaluated at the festival, but two did not recover.
Police: 2 Santa Ana men found stealing hundreds of gallons of gasoline from San Bernardino County stations
The two men pried open a gas pump and were siphoning hundreds of gallons of gasoline into a large gas tank hidden in the covered bed of their truck, authorities said.
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Zelenskyy says Putin's nuclear threats "could be a reality"
"Maybe yesterday it was a bluff. Now, it could be a reality," Zelenskyy said on "Face the Nation."
Florida braces for impact as Ian becomes a menacing hurricane
Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for the whole state, which is at risk of major flash flooding this week.
McCarthy unveils House GOP's big ideas midterm election agenda
House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy is rolling out his party's Trump-like midterm election agenda.
Hurricane Fiona closes in on Bermuda as Category 4 storm
The eye of Fiona was forecast to pass Bermuda Thursday night and "approach" the Atlantic Canada province of Nova Scotia Friday, the National Hurricane Center said.
Clippers' John Wall opens up about mental health struggles
Wall said an Achilles injury coupled with his mother's death sent him to "a really dark place."
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Gov. Gavin Newsom says he's not considering a presidential run
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he's not considering a presidential run.
Zelenskyy says Putin's nuclear threats "could be a reality"
"Maybe yesterday it was a bluff. Now, it could be a reality," Zelenskyy said on "Face the Nation."
McCarthy unveils House GOP's big ideas midterm election agenda
House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy is rolling out his party's Trump-like midterm election agenda.
Appeals court rules Villanueva's reinstatement of fired deputy was unlawful
The Court of Appeal of the State of California on Thursday ruled that Sheriff Alex Villanueva's reinstatement of Caren Mandoyan, a deputy fired by the previous sheriff, was unlawful after years of legal process.
LA Mayor's Race: Bass, Caruso clash on homelessness, crime during debate
Mayoral candidates Karen Bass and Rick Caruso faced off in the first debate ahead of the November election.
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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
Rising gas prices getting closer to $6 across Southern California
Gas prices in Southern California have been on a steady rise after easing up over the summer. Prices in California had reached a record high of $6.44 on June 14.
Some Regal, Edwards theaters in Orange County abruptly closed for good
Cineworld, parent company of Regal Cinemas, filed for bankruptcy last week.
California lawsuit claims Amazon's anticompetitive practices drove up prices, reduced quality
The online retail giant was accused of requiring third-party sellers to offer their lowest prices on Amazon, thwarting the ability of other online retailers to compete.
California first state in the nation to require transparency from social media companies
Social media companies will be required to publish their policies for removing disturbing content including hate speech, with details on how and when they remove that content.
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LAUSD officials announce plan to address fentanyl issue; Narcan to be available on all campuses
In response to the recent fentanyl overdoses by a number of Los Angeles Unified School District students, officials have announced a plan to provide Narcan to every campus in coming weeks, as well as embarking on an educational campaign for students and parents on the dangers of the synthetic opioid.
LA County lifts mask requirement for public transit
As COVID-19 numbers continue to plummet, Los Angeles County health officials have lifted the mask requirement for public transit including buses, trains, airports or other transportation hubs.
Clippers' John Wall opens up about mental health struggles
Wall said an Achilles injury coupled with his mother's death sent him to "a really dark place."
Pandemic milestone: California eases its face mask guidelines
The new guidelines go into effect Friday.
Social media challenge prompts FDA warning against cooking chicken in NyQuil
Boiling certain medications can be harmful to breathe, let alone eat, the agency warned.
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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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Rams continue dominance of Cardinals with 20-12 victory
Aaron Donald had a sack and two tackles for loss while Jalen Ramsey added two passes defended and a tackle for loss.
Lawrence, Jaguars rout ailing Herbert, Chargers 38-10
Herbert started after being listed as questionable all week with a rib injury. The third-year quarterback passed for 297 yards but turned it over twice, finishing 25 of 45 with a touchdown.
Dodgers beat Cardinals 4-1 to clinch top seed in NL
With the victory, the Dodgers solidified home field advantage throughout the National League playoffs.
Trout homers, doubles twice as Angels beat Twins 10-3
Trout also doubled twice, walked and scored three runs. Shohei Ohtani had two hits, including an RBI single in the ninth that keyed a five-run rally that broke open the game.
Addison's late TD gives No. 7 USC 17-14 win over Oregon St
The Trojans (4-0, 2-0 Pac-12) did not look like the team that dominated its first three opponents with 40 or more points per game. Williams threw for a season-low 180 yards. Addison, the 2021 Biletnikoff Award winner who transferred from Pitt, caught three passes for 42 yards.
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Rihanna to headline the next Super Bowl halftime show
Rihanna will take center stage at February's Super Bowl halftime show.
Oscar-winning 'Cuckoo's Nest' actor Louise Fletcher dies
Louise Fletcher, a late-blooming star whose riveting performance as the cruel and calculating Nurse Ratched in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" set a new standard for screen villains and won her an Academy Award, has died at age 88.
Investigators send Marilyn Manson sexual assault case to the Los Angeles County DA
A sexual assault investigation of singer Marilyn Manson has been completed by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
Chrissy Teigen says she had an abortion in 2020 "to save my life"
Teigen said it took her over a year to realize that she'd had an abortion.
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.
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Overnight road closures at LAX could cause traffic at Tom Bradley International terminal
Travelers are encouraged to plan ahead and add extra time when coming to the airport on those days.
Sewage discharge keeps RAT Beach near Torrance closed
A sewage discharge just down a stretch of beach just south of Torrance on Sept. 7, with public health officials keeping the area closed until bacteria levels meet health standards.
Pursuit suspect surrenders to police after short standoff
The short pursuit started near Florence Avenue and State Street in South Gate before ending on Cypress Avenue and Firestone Boulevard.
Report claims L.A. agencies failed to properly use $150 million in federal grants to help house the
The three main housing agencies in charge of reducing homelessness in the Los Angeles area failed to spend nearly $150 million in federal grants between 2015 and 2020 and the money was returned to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, according to a report in the Los Angeles Times. CBSLA's Laurie Perez reports from Westchester.
Police pursuit ends in standoff in South Gate
The suspect crashed into another vehicle near Cypress Avenue and Firestone Boulevard.
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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.
2022 BET Awards Red Carpet
Photos from the red carpet arrivals at the 2022 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater
