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Firefighters battling blaze at commercial building in North Hollywood
After part of the building's roof collapsed, fire crews were ordered out of the structure and were transitioning into defensive mode.
Gov. Newsom tests positive for COVID
The governor plans to work remotely and remain in isolation for the next several days.
At least 26 flights cancelled at LAX; thousands more across the nation
LAX had 26 flight cancellations on Saturday involving a combination of departing and arriving flights, according to the airport's public information officer.
Actor, Comedian Billy Crystal tests positive for COVID-19
The nine-time host of the Oscar Awards said that he had taken "every precaution possible," before contracting the virus.
Former Dodgers catcher Russell Martin announces he is retiring
Martin quickly made a name for himself, becoming a fan favorite in his rookie year playing alongside a young Dodgers brass of players like Clayton Kershaw, Matt Kemp, Andre Ethier, James Loney and Kenley Jansen, among others.
Tesla driver dead after running off road, hitting tree in Encino
The sole occupant of the vehicle, 52-year-old Richard Mortiz of Van Nuys, was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said.
Son of rapper DJ Quik arrested on suspicion of murder
David Blake Jr. was taken into custody on Thursday in Porter Ranch in connection to the murder of Julio Cardoza, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Dodgers place Max Muncy on IL; select Kevin Pillar, recall Michael Grove
The Dodgers made a slew of moves Saturday, placing Muncy on the 10-Day Injured List, optioning Ryan Pepiot to Triple-A, recalling Michael Grove, selecting the contract of Kevin Pillar and transferring Tommy Kahnle to the 60-Day Injured List.
Delay in breaching classroom during school shooting was "wrong decision," official says
Nearly 20 officers were in a hallway for more than 45 minutes before agents used a master key to open a door and confront the gunman, authorities said.
Jury starts deliberations in lawsuit between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard
Depp is suing Heard for libel over a 2018 op-ed she wrote describing herself as "a public figure representing domestic abuse."
Authorities searching for suspect in fatal shooting in Florence
The shooting occurred just before 5:45 p.m. Friday evening, where a suspect was believed to have been seen fleeing in a dark-colored Chevrolet Malibu.
Firefighters engage brushfire in Thousand Oaks
Ventura County Fire Department ground units, as well as a water-dropping helicopter were on hand to battle the blaze, which was reportedly just under an acre.
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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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Former Dodgers catcher Russell Martin announces he is retiring
Martin quickly made a name for himself, becoming a fan favorite in his rookie year playing alongside a young Dodgers brass of players like Clayton Kershaw, Matt Kemp, Andre Ethier, James Loney and Kenley Jansen, among others.
Dodgers place Max Muncy on IL; select Kevin Pillar, recall Michael Grove
The Dodgers made a slew of moves Saturday, placing Muncy on the 10-Day Injured List, optioning Ryan Pepiot to Triple-A, recalling Michael Grove, selecting the contract of Kevin Pillar and transferring Tommy Kahnle to the 60-Day Injured List.
Angels place Anthony Rendon on 10-Day IL
While there was no structural damage, Rendon was placed on the 10-day injured list due to wrist inflammation.
Blue Jays rally in 9th inning for 4-3 victory over Angels
Gurriel had one of Toronto's three errors, but his single in the ninth inning helped score Alejandro Kirk with the winning run as the Blue Jays rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Rios, Betts hit back-to-back HRs, Dodgers top D-backs 6-4
The Dodgers continued their recent roll, winning for the 11th time in 13 games. Edwin Ríos and Betts hit back-to-back homers in the second inning and Trea Turner added a solo shot in the sixth.
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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.
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.
Anaheim Mayor Harry Sidhu resigns amid FBI probe
The resignation comes as the rest of the council called on him last week to step down.
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Boy Scouts place flags at the graves of fallen military members for Memorial Day
Tena Ezzeddine reports from West LA where Dozens of scouts gathered at Los Angeles National Cemetery Saturday morning to place flags on the graves of the fallen military members buried at the cemetery.
Street takeover on Century Boulevard in South LA
A large group of spectators showed up to Century Boulevard in South Los Angeles overnight for a street takeover. Video captured vehicles doing donuts in the intersection coming dangerously close to spectators.
Flights cancelled at LAX, nationwide in middle of Memorial Day Weekend
LAX had 26 flight cancellations on Saturday involving a combination of departing and arriving flights, according to the airport's public information officer.
Police investigating shooting death of 30-year-old man in Palmdale
Lauren Pozen reports from Palmdale where an A investigation was underway after authorities reported to the scene of a shooting and found a 30-year-old man suffering from several gunshot wounds.
Gov. Gavin Newsom tests positive for COVID-19
On Saturday, the governor announced that he's tested positive for COVID-19 and will be isolating for at least next several days and until he tests negative.
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Firefighters battling blaze at commercial building in North Hollywood
After part of the building's roof collapsed, fire crews were ordered out of the structure and were transitioning into defensive mode.
Gov. Newsom tests positive for COVID
The governor plans to work remotely and remain in isolation for the next several days.
At least 26 flights cancelled at LAX; thousands more across the nation
LAX had 26 flight cancellations on Saturday involving a combination of departing and arriving flights, according to the airport's public information officer.
Actor, Comedian Billy Crystal tests positive for COVID-19
The nine-time host of the Oscar Awards said that he had taken "every precaution possible," before contracting the virus.
Former Dodgers catcher Russell Martin announces he is retiring
Martin quickly made a name for himself, becoming a fan favorite in his rookie year playing alongside a young Dodgers brass of players like Clayton Kershaw, Matt Kemp, Andre Ethier, James Loney and Kenley Jansen, among others.
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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.
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.
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.
Anaheim Mayor Harry Sidhu resigns amid FBI probe
The resignation comes as the rest of the council called on him last week to step down.
Only On: Granada Hills residents outraged as rubbish pile continues to grow on vacant lot
It only took a day for the city to issue an order to comply, multiple citations and a fine to the property owner after Thursday's exclusive story aired.
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Firefighters battling blaze at commercial building in North Hollywood
After part of the building's roof collapsed, fire crews were ordered out of the structure and were transitioning into defensive mode.
Tesla driver dead after running off road, hitting tree in Encino
The sole occupant of the vehicle, 52-year-old Richard Mortiz of Van Nuys, was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said.
Gov. Newsom tests positive for COVID-19
The governor plans to work remotely and remain in isolation for the next several days.
Authorities searching for suspect in fatal shooting in Florence
The shooting occurred just before 5:45 p.m. Friday evening, where a suspect was believed to have been seen fleeing in a dark-colored Chevrolet Malibu.
Firefighters engage brushfire in Thousand Oaks
Ventura County Fire Department ground units, as well as a water-dropping helicopter were on hand to battle the blaze, which was reportedly just under an acre.
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Olympic gold medal stolen from athlete's vehicle
According to the Olympian, the medal was taken from the center console of her vehicle during a training break at the Anaheim gym where the women's national volleyball team works out.
Get the best bang for your buck this Memorial Day weekend with these deals
From gas to food everything is costing more. Make sure you're getting the best bang for your buck this holiday weekend.
CDC moves Ventura, Orange, San Diego Counties to 'medium' tier
The three are part of the 19 counties the CDC moved to the "medium" tier this week, following suit with Los Angeles County on May 19.
One killed, one hospitalized after car crash in Huntington Beach
According to police, the vehicle was involved in a chase with Fountain Valley PD but the pursuit was canceled before the crash.
Local schools join nationwide walkout in support of gun control
The movement comes in the wake of the horrific school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
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Police investigating officer-involved following pursuit in Ontario
The suspect, 39-year-old Pomona resident Miguel Angel Rodriguez, was shot and killed following a pursuit and crash. Police said he exited his vehicle with a firearm.
Claremont limits watering to one day a week, cancels July 4th fireworks
After the City Council declared a water supply shortage, it adopted an emergency ordinance limiting watering.
Get the best bang for your buck this Memorial Day weekend with these deals
From gas to food everything is costing more. Make sure you're getting the best bang for your buck this holiday weekend.
2 adults, juvenile arrested in connection with Perris home invasion
The three suspects were arrested after the homeowner managed to disarm one and call authorities
Woman robbed outside Redlands Target
The two young suspects in the case approached the woman, asked if she wanted to buy some candy and then snatched her wallet, getting away with hundreds of dollars. Police have released security footage in hopes of identifying them.
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Delay in breaching classroom during school shooting was "wrong decision," official says
Nearly 20 officers were in a hallway for more than 45 minutes before agents used a master key to open a door and confront the gunman, authorities said.
Jury starts deliberations in lawsuit between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard
Depp is suing Heard for libel over a 2018 op-ed she wrote describing herself as "a public figure representing domestic abuse."
What we know about the victims of the Uvalde school shooting
19 children and two teachers are dead and several more injured after a gunman opened fire at a Texas elementary school.
Testimony concludes in civil trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard
Depp is suing Heard for libel over a 2018 op-ed she wrote describing herself as "a public figure representing domestic abuse."
4th-grade shooting survivor says gunman told class: "It's time to die"
The student said at one point, a cop told students to yell if they need help. One of the kids did – and "the guy overheard and he came in and shot her."
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NRA says it is "committed to making schools secure" and Texas convention will still go on
President Trump said Wednesday he still plans on attending the convention.
O'Rourke to Abbott at Uvalde presser: "You are doing nothing"
One of the officials on stage told O'Rourke, "You are out of line" and called him a "sick son of a b****."
Anaheim City Council votes unanimously to void Angel Stadium sale
One day after former Mayor Sidhu resigned amid a federal corruption investigation, the remaining city council members unanimously voted late Tuesday night to void the $325 million dollar deal sale of Angel Stadium.
Biden to sign policing executive order 2 years after George Floyd died
Biden is signing the order on federal policing two years after Floyd died at the hands of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
Governor Newsom warns of statewide water restrictions as drought concerns continue to worsen
California Gov. Gavin Newsom threatened Monday to impose mandatory water restrictions if residents don't use less on their own as a drought drags on and the hotter summer months approach.
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California bans watering of "non-functional" ornamental grass at commercial, industrial buildings
Non-functional turf is considered to be any grass that is ornamental and not used for recreational purposes, so the ban would not apply to school fields, sports fields, and parks.
Parents warned to beware of online scammers in search for baby formula
In the panic and desperation to find baby formula, scammers are finding a rich source of victims.
2021 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator SUVs recalled due to engine fire risk
Because these vehicles are at risk of catching fire, even when they are parked and their engines turned off, owners are being urged to park outside and away from structures.
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.
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LA County reports over 6,000 new COVID cases for the first time since February
Over the past seven, the county has averaged more than 4,200 per day.
COVID-19 cases on the rise in LA County schools
Public Health said there were 5,918 positive cases at L.A. County schools during the week ending on May 15.
More baby formula will soon hit store shelves, FDA says
Abbott Nutrition and U.K.-based Kendal Nutricare plan to ship more than 2 million cans of formula.
Report: LA County deaths went up 26% in 2020, with COVID as the second-leading cause of death
Los Angeles County's first confirmed death from COVID was on March 19, 2020.
Officials investigating first possible case of monkeypox in California
While it is California's first suspected case, at least one confirmed case was found in Massachusetts.
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Get the best bang for your buck this Memorial Day weekend with these deals
From gas to food everything is costing more. Make sure you're getting the best bang for your buck this holiday weekend.
Hyundai expands recall for some Elantra and Accent sedans
According to the automaker the devices that lock seatbelt retractors can explode during a crash.
California bans watering of "non-functional" ornamental grass at commercial, industrial buildings
Non-functional turf is considered to be any grass that is ornamental and not used for recreational purposes, so the ban would not apply to school fields, sports fields, and parks.
Jif peanut butter products recalled for potential salmonella contamination
The recall started on May 20 and includes items with the lot codes 1274425 – 2140425.
Parents warned to beware of online scammers in search for baby formula
In the panic and desperation to find baby formula, scammers are finding a rich source of victims.
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Former Dodgers catcher Russell Martin announces he is retiring
Martin quickly made a name for himself, becoming a fan favorite in his rookie year playing alongside a young Dodgers brass of players like Clayton Kershaw, Matt Kemp, Andre Ethier, James Loney and Kenley Jansen, among others.
Dodgers place Max Muncy on IL; select Kevin Pillar, recall Michael Grove
The Dodgers made a slew of moves Saturday, placing Muncy on the 10-Day Injured List, optioning Ryan Pepiot to Triple-A, recalling Michael Grove, selecting the contract of Kevin Pillar and transferring Tommy Kahnle to the 60-Day Injured List.
Angels place Anthony Rendon on 10-Day IL
While there was no structural damage, Rendon was placed on the 10-day injured list due to wrist inflammation.
Blue Jays rally in 9th inning for 4-3 victory over Angels
Gurriel had one of Toronto's three errors, but his single in the ninth inning helped score Alejandro Kirk with the winning run as the Blue Jays rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Rios, Betts hit back-to-back HRs, Dodgers top D-backs 6-4
The Dodgers continued their recent roll, winning for the 11th time in 13 games. Edwin Ríos and Betts hit back-to-back homers in the second inning and Trea Turner added a solo shot in the sixth.
Entertainment
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Actor, Comedian Billy Crystal tests positive for COVID-19
The nine-time host of the Oscar Awards said that he had taken "every precaution possible," before contracting the virus.
Jury starts deliberations in lawsuit between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard
Depp is suing Heard for libel over a 2018 op-ed she wrote describing herself as "a public figure representing domestic abuse."
Testimony concludes in civil trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard
Depp is suing Heard for libel over a 2018 op-ed she wrote describing herself as "a public figure representing domestic abuse."
Andy Fletcher, Depeche Mode keyboardist and founding member, dead at 60
The band announced Fletcher's passing via Twitter on Thursday.
Plastic Ono Band, Yes drummer Alan White dies at 72
White's wife announced his death following a brief illness via his official Facebook page on Thursday.
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Boy Scouts place flags at the graves of fallen military members for Memorial Day
Tena Ezzeddine reports from West LA where Dozens of scouts gathered at Los Angeles National Cemetery Saturday morning to place flags on the graves of the fallen military members buried at the cemetery.
Street takeover on Century Boulevard in South LA
A large group of spectators showed up to Century Boulevard in South Los Angeles overnight for a street takeover. Video captured vehicles doing donuts in the intersection coming dangerously close to spectators.
Flights cancelled at LAX, nationwide in middle of Memorial Day Weekend
LAX had 26 flight cancellations on Saturday involving a combination of departing and arriving flights, according to the airport's public information officer.
Police investigating shooting death of 30-year-old man in Palmdale
Lauren Pozen reports from Palmdale where an A investigation was underway after authorities reported to the scene of a shooting and found a 30-year-old man suffering from several gunshot wounds.
Gov. Gavin Newsom tests positive for COVID-19
On Saturday, the governor announced that he's tested positive for COVID-19 and will be isolating for at least next several days and until he tests negative.
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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.
