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Covina Valley Unified educators rally today, one day ahead of planned strike
The district's teachers are asking for better pay and are opposed to a plan to put a hard cap on health benefits.
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.
CHiPs for Kids Toy Drive kicks off for holiday season
The CHiPs for Kids Toy Drive has been making a difference in the lives of SoCal kids for more than 30 years. Every year CBS2, KCAL9 and the California Highway Patrol collect tens of thousands of toys for kids in need.
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.
Shadow Hills building blaze continues for 4 hours
Firefighters were battling a building fire in an industrial area at 10930 W. Randall Street in Shadow Hills Wednesday morning.
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.
LAPD seeks Mulholland Drive hiking trail sexual assault suspect
Police are searching for a sexual assault suspect who attacked a woman on a hiking trail near the 17000 block of Mulholland Drive on Nov. 21, 2022. The suspect is described as a man in his 30s with a 2-inch scar on his right forearm.
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.
LAPD searching for woman suspected of abducting daughter in Winnetka
Officers are searching for Diana Robles, suspected of abducting her 19-month-old daughter in Winnetka Tuesday afternoon.
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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.
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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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.
Covina Valley Unified educators rally one day ahead of planned strike
Covina Valley Unified educators rally a day before tomorrow's planned strike if a contract agreement isn't reached today.
Three arrested in Big Bear for terrorist threats and weapons were seized.
Three arrested for terrorist threats and assault, and 14 weapons seized during investigation in Big Bear.
Billy the elephant
The city is pushing to get Billy the elephant moved from the L.A. Zoo to an animal sanctuary.
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Burakovsky's OT goal gives Kraken wild 9-8 win over Kings
Andre Burakovsky had two goals, including the winner in overtime, and the Seattle Kraken defeated the Los Angeles Kings 9-8 on Tuesday night in the highest-scoring NHL game this season.
Clippers overcome 13-point deficit, rally past Blazers for 118-112 victory
Norman Powell scored 22 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat Anfernee Simons and the Portland Trail Blazers 118-112 on Tuesday night.
NFL flexes Week 14 Dolphins-Chargers matchup to prime time
The NFL has moved the Dec. 11 game between the Miami Dolphins and Los Angeles Chargers to "Sunday Night Football."
Josi scores in overtime as Predators beat Ducks 2-1
Roman Josi scored at 3:50 of overtime to give the Nashville Predators a 2-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night.
Team USA wins, beating Iran 1-0 in World Cup match
Win or go home -- that was the underlying motivation for Team USA today in its World Cup match against Iran Tuesday.
U.S.A. advances to World Cup knockout stage with win over Iran
The U.S. men's national soccer team defeated Iran 1-0 in a must-win game.
Rookie Nembhard hits 3 at buzzer, Pacers stun Lakers 116-115
Rookie Andrew Nembhard hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer, and the Indiana Pacers rallied from a 17-point deficit in the fourth quarter for a stunning 116-115 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night.
U.S. Soccer briefly scrubs emblem from Iranian flag in World Cup posts
The U.S. Soccer Federation briefly displayed Iran's national flag on social media without the emblem of the Islamic Republic.
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.
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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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Covina Valley Unified educators rally today, one day ahead of planned strike
The district's teachers are asking for better pay and are opposed to a plan to put a hard cap on health benefits.
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.
CHiPs for Kids Toy Drive kicks off for holiday season
The CHiPs for Kids Toy Drive has been making a difference in the lives of SoCal kids for more than 30 years. Every year CBS2, KCAL9 and the California Highway Patrol collect tens of thousands of toys for kids in need.
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.
Shadow Hills building blaze continues for 4 hours
Firefighters were battling a building fire in an industrial area at 10930 W. Randall Street in Shadow Hills Wednesday morning.
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Shadow Hills building blaze continues for 4 hours
Firefighters were battling a building fire in an industrial area at 10930 W. Randall Street in Shadow Hills Wednesday morning.
LAPD seeks Mulholland Drive hiking trail sexual assault suspect
Police are searching for a sexual assault suspect who attacked a woman on a hiking trail near the 17000 block of Mulholland Drive on Nov. 21, 2022. The suspect is described as a man in his 30s with a 2-inch scar on his right forearm.
LAPD searching for woman suspected of abducting daughter in Winnetka
Officers are searching for Diana Robles, suspected of abducting her 19-month-old daughter in Winnetka Tuesday afternoon.
Motorcyclist who survived grisly crash details terrifying experience
Stephen Levey now has considerable injuries, no timetable to return to work and no promise of insurance money, since the driver who caused a grisly crash back on Nov. 14 was driving a stolen vehicle. As he looks to bounce back from the crash, he's looking for help wherever he can get it.
Beverly Hills High School wrestling coach fired after video shows aggression toward student
The alleged incident happened on Nov. 2, involving coach Ryan Faintich speaking with the student. The coach places his hand on the shoulder of the student, pushing him once, then shoves him a few more times before leaving.
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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.
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.
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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.
150 animals adopted during 'Black Saturday' event at shelter in Riverside
Many people who watched CBS2's coverage of an animal adoption event in Riverside decided themselves to adopt.
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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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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.
U.S.A. advances to World Cup knockout stage with win over Iran
The U.S. men's national soccer team defeated Iran 1-0 in a must-win game.
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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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.
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.
White House unveils first lady's holiday theme of "We the People"
The decorations include more than 83,000 twinkling lights on trees, garlands, wreaths and other displays, 77 Christmas trees and 25 wreaths.
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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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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.
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.
Holiday travelers warned of Covid, flu, RSV 'tripledemic'
Millions of people in Southern California are traveling for the holidays in the middle of a "tripledemic."
Millions of children worldwide left susceptible to measles, new report finds
In 2021, there were about 9 million measles cases and 128,000 measles deaths worldwide, according to the CDC and WHO.
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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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Burakovsky's OT goal gives Kraken wild 9-8 win over Kings
Andre Burakovsky had two goals, including the winner in overtime, and the Seattle Kraken defeated the Los Angeles Kings 9-8 on Tuesday night in the highest-scoring NHL game this season.
Clippers overcome 13-point deficit, rally past Blazers for 118-112 victory
Norman Powell scored 22 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat Anfernee Simons and the Portland Trail Blazers 118-112 on Tuesday night.
NFL flexes Week 14 Dolphins-Chargers matchup to prime time
The NFL has moved the Dec. 11 game between the Miami Dolphins and Los Angeles Chargers to "Sunday Night Football."
Josi scores in overtime as Predators beat Ducks 2-1
Roman Josi scored at 3:50 of overtime to give the Nashville Predators a 2-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night.
Team USA wins, beating Iran 1-0 in World Cup match
Win or go home -- that was the underlying motivation for Team USA today in its World Cup match against Iran Tuesday.
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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."
Jay Leno released from hospital after 10-day stay for burn treatment
Comedian Jay Leno was released from the hospital on Monday after receiving 10 days worth of treatment for burns suffered to his face, chest and hands during a garage fire.
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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.
Covina Valley Unified educators rally one day ahead of planned strike
Covina Valley Unified educators rally a day before tomorrow's planned strike if a contract agreement isn't reached today.
Three arrested in Big Bear for terrorist threats and weapons were seized.
Three arrested for terrorist threats and assault, and 14 weapons seized during investigation in Big Bear.
Billy the elephant
The city is pushing to get Billy the elephant moved from the L.A. Zoo to an animal sanctuary.
CBS News Los Angeles: The Rundown (Nov. 30 AM Edition)
The latest in local news, headlines and weather, updated twice daily.
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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.
