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Person found dead inside burnt out apartment in Boyle Heights after firefighters extinguish flames
After extinguishing the fire in just over 20 minutes, firefighters located the body as they searched the apartment.
Off-duty police officer shot and killed in his car in Downey
The shooting took place on the 12704 block of Lakewood Boulevard. inside the Downey Landing where there are stores and eateries.
6 killed in fiery crash in Windsor Hills neighborhood
Officials with the California Highway Patrol are now reporting that there have been multiple fatalities, three adults, one infant, a fetus, and a body discovered in the burned out wreckage.
Inflation slowed in July, showing Fed's rate hikes are working
Consumer prices rose 8.5% over the past 12 months, marking a slowdown but still painfully high for millions of Americans.
Successful PIT maneuver brings quick end to pursuit with assault suspect in North Hills
According to police, the suspect used their vehicle as a weapon earlier Wednesday, prompting the pursuit.
Firefighters contain small brushfire off 110 Freeway near Dodger Stadium
The quarter-acre fire broke out a little after 4:30 a.m. near the Elysian Park neighborhood. It was quickly controlled by both ground units and several water drops from helicopters.
Dodgers roll past Twins to boost win streak to nine
Max Muncy continued to rebound from a slow start to the season with a home run and Julio Urias pitched seven strong innings as the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their winning streak to a season-best nine games with a 10-3 victory Tuesday night over the Minnesota Twins.
Ohtani homers, wins to match Ruth as Angels top A's 5-1
Ohtani pitched six scoreless innings to go with his team-leading 25th home run, reaching yet another monumental milestone as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Oakland Athletics 5-1 on Tuesday.
Is a TikTok trend responsible for more car thefts?
The instructional video reportedly shows how to jump-start the cars with a USB cable.
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Group of officers force suspect out of vehicle
After a brief standoff, in which the assault suspect refused to exit his vehicle, a group of officers were able to approach behind riot shield and force him from his vehicle.
Suspect refuses to comply with officer's orders
After getting spun out by a successful PIT maneuver, the suspect has refused to comply with officers and remains inside of their vehicle.
Perfectly executed PIT maneuver upends suspect's vehicle
After the assault suspect exited the 118 Freeway onto surface streets in North Hills, officers conducted a perfect PIT maneuver, upending the vehicle and bringing a quick end to the pursuit.
Police engaged in pursuit with assault with deadly weapon suspect
The pursuit began after the suspect reportedly used their vehicle as a weapon earlier Wednesday.
Firefighters locate body of a person inside burnt out apartment following fire in Boyle Heights
Los Angeles Fire Department crews were able to extinguish an apartment fire in Boyle Heights in less than 30 minutes Wednesday morning, however upon surveying the scene they located the body of a deceased person.
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Dodgers roll past Twins to boost win streak to nine
Max Muncy continued to rebound from a slow start to the season with a home run and Julio Urias pitched seven strong innings as the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their winning streak to a season-best nine games with a 10-3 victory Tuesday night over the Minnesota Twins.
Ohtani homers, wins to match Ruth as Angels top A's 5-1
Ohtani pitched six scoreless innings to go with his team-leading 25th home run, reaching yet another monumental milestone as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Oakland Athletics 5-1 on Tuesday.
Serena Williams hints at retirement, says she's "evolving away from tennis"
The athlete and icon suggested that she's planning to retire in a new Vogue essay published on Tuesday.
Suarez strikes out 8, outduels Irvin as Angels edge A's 1-0
Suarez (4-4) gave up two hits while earning his second straight win against the A's. He hasn't allowed an earned run in his last 18 innings.
Fond farewell: Family, friends gather in Westlake Village for Vin Scully's final sign-off
The funeral mass was held at the legendary Dodgers broadcaster's beloved St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church, with some familiar faces included Nomar Garciaparra and Steve Garvey in attendance.
Dodgers beat Padres 4-0, make statement with 3-game sweep
Cody Bellinger's pair of homeruns led the way offensively for the Boys in Blue who completed the sweep of San Diego.
Glendora all-star team's dreams of playing in little league world series come up short
Parents, families and fans of the Glendora American all-stars packed the stands in San Bernardino Sunday afternoon to watch the elimination game.
Dodgers place Yency Almonte on 15-Day IL due to right elbow tightness
Almonte has flourished during his time with the Dodgers, putting up a sparkling 1.15 ERA in 31.1 innings pitched. In a corresponding move, right hander Andre Jackson was recalled from Triple-A.
Winker hits slam, Mariners drop Angels 6-3; Ohtani shaken up
Ohtani finished the remainder of the game after colliding with Gonzales near the on-deck circle during his second plate appearance.
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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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Person found dead inside burnt out apartment in Boyle Heights after firefighters extinguish flames
After extinguishing the fire in just over 20 minutes, firefighters located the body as they searched the apartment.
Off-duty police officer shot and killed in his car in Downey
The shooting took place on the 12704 block of Lakewood Boulevard. inside the Downey Landing where there are stores and eateries.
6 killed in fiery crash in Windsor Hills neighborhood
Officials with the California Highway Patrol are now reporting that there have been multiple fatalities, three adults, one infant, a fetus, and a body discovered in the burned out wreckage.
Inflation slowed in July, showing Fed's rate hikes are working
Consumer prices rose 8.5% over the past 12 months, marking a slowdown but still painfully high for millions of Americans.
Successful PIT maneuver brings quick end to pursuit with assault suspect in North Hills
According to police, the suspect used their vehicle as a weapon earlier Wednesday, prompting the pursuit.
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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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Firefighters contain small brushfire off 110 Freeway near Dodger Stadium
The quarter-acre fire broke out a little after 4:30 a.m. near the Elysian Park neighborhood. It was quickly controlled by both ground units and several water drops from helicopters.
Is a TikTok trend responsible for more car thefts?
The instructional video reportedly shows how to jump-start the cars with a USB cable.
Proposed gondola project connecting Union Station, Dodger Stadium meets opposition from residents
The 1.5-mile gondola ride would take fans from Union Station to Dodger stadium through the air and bypassing road traffic.
PCH closed for several hours in Huntington Beach due to crash
There is a SigAlert in effect on PCH at Seal Beach Blvd. for an unknown duration.
Authorities searching for 11-year-old boy missing from Compton
Jose Daniel Bejar was last seen at 5 p.m. on Sunday in the 1100 block of East Peck Street.
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Irvine doctor allegedly caught on camera poisoning her husband with Drano
Yue Yu, 45, was arrested last Thursday for poisoning her husband of 10 years.
Man throws alcohol at Westminster restaurant workers while trying to steal food
Police are looking for the suspect, who walked into Prepped With Love in Westminster on Sunday night.
Irvine woman arrested for poisoning her husband
The husband suspected his wife of 10 years was poisoning him after he fell ill for over a month. The poisoning caused "significant internal injuries," according to police.
35-year-old man arrested in Anaheim for allegedly impersonating an officer
Richard Moore was arrested Wednesday after officers responded to reports of a suspicious vehicle with activated, police-style emergency lights in area of Euclid Street and Cerritos Avenue.
San Clemente councilman proposes resolution to ban abortions in the city
The proposed resolution makes exceptions for rape and incest and claims that enforcement would be within the power and authority of the council.
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Small plane crash lands on 91 Freeway in Corona
Two people were on board the plane, and neither were injured, California Highway Patrol officials reported.
Anaheim man sentenced to 10 years in prison for Inland Empire freeway shootings
Jesse Rodriguez had been facing attempted murder charges for the string of shootings that terrorized Southern California drivers for about a month last year.
Supervisor Janice Hahn, Assemblyman Miguel Santiago want Sterigenics facility shut down over pollution concerns
High levels of EtO, a cancer-causing carcinogen, have been discovered in the immediate vicinity of Sterigenics, prompting several notices of violation from the SCAQMD.
Rialto family mourns the death of mother and daughter killed in high-speed crash
Ashley Gilroy and her daughter Marlee Maldonado were killed after a driver, going 80-100 mph, rear-ended them in downtown Rialto.
Firefighters handle brushfire in Chino overnight; possibly caused by mylar balloon
The blaze was contained before it could reach a full acre's worth of vegetation.
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Inflation slowed in July, showing Fed's rate hikes are working
Consumer prices rose 8.5% over the past 12 months, marking a slowdown but still painfully high for millions of Americans.
"I just felt really alone": Monkeypox survivor opens up on illness and recovery
Todd called for more informed health care providers and faster responses from government officials.
Serena Williams hints at retirement, says she's "evolving away from tennis"
The athlete and icon suggested that she's planning to retire in a new Vogue essay published on Tuesday.
Trump says Mar-a-Lago was "raided" by FBI
Two sources confirmed to CBS News that the search warrant was connected to White House records.
Celebrities share messages of support for Anne Heche
Alec Baldwin shared a message about his "old pal," whom he starred alongside several times.
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Protestors disrupt Los Angeles City Council meeting as council members vote to ban homeless encampments near schools
Despite voting to pass the proposed ordinance to ban encampments within 500 feet of schools and daycares last week, a procedural issue will bring the issue back to city council for a third vote. Council members voted in favor of banning encampments, 11-3 on Tuesday.
Time running out for 1M Californians to sign up for student loan forgiveness
In partnership with California Attorney General Rob Bonta, the Campaign for California Borrowers' Rights on Monday launched a "California Student Debt Challenge," a statewide informational campaign on student loan forgiveness.
Trump says Mar-a-Lago was "raided" by FBI
Two sources confirmed to CBS News that the search warrant was connected to White House records.
Senate passes climate, health and tax bill in major win for Democrats
The bill's passage is a significant achievement for Democrats as they look to maintain their hold on Congress in the November midterm elections.
DOJ charges 4 Louisville police officers connected to Breonna Taylor killing
The four current and former officers face various civil rights and obstruction charges stemming from Taylor's 2020 death.
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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.
California gas tax goes up 3 cents on July 1
California's gas tax hovers at about 51 cents a gallon, so when the scheduled increase kicks in Friday, it will be about 54 cents a gallon.
People expected to pay more for July 4th groceries this year
People are expected to spend about $70 to host 10 people, up 17% compared to last year.
Third delivery of Australian baby formula lands at LAX
A second delivery is scheduled for Philadelphia, Penn. on July 5.
What gas tax rebate? Lawmakers reach deal on "inflation relief" payments for 23 million Californians
An agreement on the framework of the 2022-23 budget was reached Sunday night and includes giving 23 million Californians direct payments of as much as $1,050.
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Monkeypox vaccination site to open in East Hollywood
As of Monday, there were 616 confirmed or presumed cases in the county.
U.S. declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency
The declaration could help the federal government respond as the number of cases grows and demand for the vaccine far exceeds supply around the country.
5 more West Nile mosquito samples found in LACo Vector District
So far this season, there have been 35 positive mosquito samples in the greater L.A. area
LA County Board of Supervisors issues proclamation of local emergency amid rising Monkeypox cases
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has issued a proclamation of local emergency amid rising Monkeypox cases, following suit with California Governor Gavin Newsom's similar declaration on Monday.
Banana Boat spray sunscreens sold nationwide recalled over carcinogen
No injuries or deaths related to the products have been reported, the company said.
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Amazon buys San Francisco-based One Medical for $3.9 billion
Amazon announced Thursday it will acquire the primary care organization One Medical in a deal valued roughly at $3.9 billion, marking another expansion for the retailer into health care services.
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.
Twitter laying off a third of its talent acquisition team
Twitter is laying off a portion of its recruiting team after previously saying it would pause most hiring.
California gas tax goes up 3 cents on July 1
California's gas tax hovers at about 51 cents a gallon, so when the scheduled increase kicks in Friday, it will be about 54 cents a gallon.
People expected to pay more for July 4th groceries this year
People are expected to spend about $70 to host 10 people, up 17% compared to last year.
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Dodgers roll past Twins to boost win streak to nine
Max Muncy continued to rebound from a slow start to the season with a home run and Julio Urias pitched seven strong innings as the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their winning streak to a season-best nine games with a 10-3 victory Tuesday night over the Minnesota Twins.
Ohtani homers, wins to match Ruth as Angels top A's 5-1
Ohtani pitched six scoreless innings to go with his team-leading 25th home run, reaching yet another monumental milestone as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Oakland Athletics 5-1 on Tuesday.
Serena Williams hints at retirement, says she's "evolving away from tennis"
The athlete and icon suggested that she's planning to retire in a new Vogue essay published on Tuesday.
Suarez strikes out 8, outduels Irvin as Angels edge A's 1-0
Suarez (4-4) gave up two hits while earning his second straight win against the A's. He hasn't allowed an earned run in his last 18 innings.
Fond farewell: Family, friends gather in Westlake Village for Vin Scully's final sign-off
The funeral mass was held at the legendary Dodgers broadcaster's beloved St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church, with some familiar faces included Nomar Garciaparra and Steve Garvey in attendance.
Entertainment
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Kenan Thompson to host 74th Emmy Awards
The 74th Emmy Awards will be held Sept. 12 at the Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles.
Motown songwriter-producer Lamont Dozier dead at 81
Lamont Dozier, the middle name of the celebrated Holland-Dozier-Holland team that wrote and produced "You Can't Hurry Love," "Heat Wave" and dozens of other hits and helped make Motown an essential record company of the 1960s and beyond, has died at age 81.
Ezra Miller charged with felony burglary in Vermont
Miller was also arrested twice in Hawaii earlier this year.
John Travolta, others pay tribute to Olivia Newton-John
Her "Grease" co-star John Travolta posted a heartfelt tribute to the "Physical" singer saying, "My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better.
Olivia Newton-John, beloved singer and actress, dies at 73
Her husband John Easterling announced her passing on her Facebook page.
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Group of officers force suspect out of vehicle
After a brief standoff, in which the assault suspect refused to exit his vehicle, a group of officers were able to approach behind riot shield and force him from his vehicle.
Suspect refuses to comply with officer's orders
After getting spun out by a successful PIT maneuver, the suspect has refused to comply with officers and remains inside of their vehicle.
Perfectly executed PIT maneuver upends suspect's vehicle
After the assault suspect exited the 118 Freeway onto surface streets in North Hills, officers conducted a perfect PIT maneuver, upending the vehicle and bringing a quick end to the pursuit.
Police engaged in pursuit with assault with deadly weapon suspect
The pursuit began after the suspect reportedly used their vehicle as a weapon earlier Wednesday.
Firefighters locate body of a person inside burnt out apartment following fire in Boyle Heights
Los Angeles Fire Department crews were able to extinguish an apartment fire in Boyle Heights in less than 30 minutes Wednesday morning, however upon surveying the scene they located the body of a deceased person.
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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
