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Hundreds to move out of dilapidated, former dormitory in San Bernardino
The city is helping the 280 residents move to safer housing after taking the property owner to court.
Family, friends looking for answers after young mother was gunned down in South LA
With heavy hearts, loved ones prayed cried and hugged as they remembered the life of 30-year-old Breyanna Bailey, who was gunned down while riding in the back of an SUV.
Live Updates: Ian strengthens into hurricane again as it threatens South Carolina
Ian was downgraded to a tropical storm for a short time.
Invasive Aedes mosquitos plaguing Angelenos
Aedes mosquitos, also known as "ankle-biters," are believed to have showed up in California more than 10 years ago via cargo ship, continuing to extend throughout the Southland, leaving a trail of itchy bites in their wake.
Trevor Noah to depart "The Daily Show"
"I realized, after the seven years, my time is up," the 38-year-old comedian told his audience.
UCLA Molecular Science Building evacuated due to unknown environmental hazard
No injuries were reported, though all staff and students were forced to evacuate the building as a precaution.
Pair of hikers killed while climbing mountainside in Idyllwild
Gavin Escobar, 31, a Long Beach firefighter and former tight end for the Dallas Cowboys, and Chelsea Walsh, 33, were found at around 12:20 p.m. Wednesday afternoon after they died during an attempt to climb a rock face.
Hit-and-run driver who hit grandmother, child in City of Industry arrested
The woman and her grandchild were crossing the street after getting off the bus when a driver slammed into them, sending the pair flying.
Suspect shoots at Angeles National Forest employees near Azusa
None of the employees were wounded and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department detained one armed suspect.
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San Bernardino hoping to move 280 people out of dilapidated building
Mouseholes by the floorboards, boxes overflowing with trash, exposed wiring and pools of stagnant water. These weren't the conditions Tamara Cantarell dreamed for herself and her four children, but it's all she could afford. Nicole Comstock reports.
"Ankle-biter" mosquitos plaguing Southland
Joy Benedict provides the latest on the invasive Aedes mosquitos plaguing millions of Southern Californians. More "fondly" referred to as ankle-biters, these bloodsuckers are quite different from the traditional species we've grown accustomed to.
Young mother shot and killed while riding in the of a SUV
With heavy hearts, loved ones prayed cried and hugged as they remembered the life of 30-year-old Breyanna Bailey, who was gunned down while riding in the back of an SUV. Kandiss Crone reports.
Iranian-Americans gather in West Hollywood to hold vigil for Mahsa Amini
Rick Montanez reports from West Hollywood, where hundreds gathered for a vigil in honor of Mahsa Amini, an Iranian woman who died in police custody after she was arrested by the "morality police" for wearing her hijab "incorrectly."
Shameless Forecast: Irvine Regional's 125th Anniversary Celebration
Orange County Parks is hosting a free family-friendly event to celebrate Irvine Regional Park's 125th anniversary.
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CIF Southern Section passes proposal for girls flag football
The initiative to make girls flag football an official high school sport in California was spearheaded by the Los Angeles Chargers and Rams.
Chargers place Joey Bosa on injured reserve with torn groin
The outside linebacker will undergo surgery and coach Brandon Staley said that he is hopeful Bosa can return at some point later in the season.
UCLA offering discounted tickets for Friday night's game vs No. 15 Washington
The Bruins are averaging an attendance of 30,072 through three home games this season, which is the third-average in the Pac-12, according to the Los Angeles Times.
LeBron James buys into Major League Pickleball team
Pickleball has become the fastest growing sport in the U.S., with 4.8 million players across the country in 2021 — a 15% increase from 2020.
Freeman has RBI single in 10th, gives Dodgers 107th win
Freeman singled in Mookie Betts with one out in the 10th inning and the Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 1-0 in the second straight extra-inning game between the rivals.
Trout hits 38th homer, Lorenzen sharp as Angels beat A's, 4-1
Mike Trout hit his 38th home run, Michael Lorenzen went five strong innings and the Los Angeles Angels continued their success against the Oakland Athletics with a 4-1 victory on Wednesday night.
Padres beat Dodgers with walk-off walk in 10th, reduce magic number to 4
Jorge Alfaro drew a bases-loaded walk from Craig Kimbrel with two outs in the 10th inning and the San Diego Padres beat the NL West champion Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 on Tuesday night to reduce their magic number for clinching a wild-card berth to four.
Jo Adell's 8th-inning RBI sends Angels past Athletics, 4-3
Jo Adell drove in Matt Duffy with a tiebreaking RBI single in the eighth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels opened their final homestand of the season with a 4-3 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night.
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.
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Hundreds to move out of dilapidated, former dormitory in San Bernardino
The city is helping the 280 residents move to safer housing after taking the property owner to court.
Family, friends looking for answers after young mother was gunned down in South LA
With heavy hearts, loved ones prayed cried and hugged as they remembered the life of 30-year-old Breyanna Bailey, who was gunned down while riding in the back of an SUV.
Live Updates: Ian strengthens into hurricane again as it threatens South Carolina
Ian was downgraded to a tropical storm for a short time.
Invasive Aedes mosquitos plaguing Angelenos
Aedes mosquitos, also known as "ankle-biters," are believed to have showed up in California more than 10 years ago via cargo ship, continuing to extend throughout the Southland, leaving a trail of itchy bites in their wake.
Trevor Noah to depart "The Daily Show"
"I realized, after the seven years, my time is up," the 38-year-old comedian told his audience.
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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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Family, friends looking for answers after young mother was gunned down in South LA
With heavy hearts, loved ones prayed cried and hugged as they remembered the life of 30-year-old Breyanna Bailey, who was gunned down while riding in the back of an SUV.
Invasive Aedes mosquitos plaguing Angelenos
Aedes mosquitos, also known as "ankle-biters," are believed to have showed up in California more than 10 years ago via cargo ship, continuing to extend throughout the Southland, leaving a trail of itchy bites in their wake.
UCLA Molecular Science Building evacuated due to unknown environmental hazard
No injuries were reported, though all staff and students were forced to evacuate the building as a precaution.
Hit-and-run driver who hit grandmother, child in City of Industry arrested
The woman and her grandchild were crossing the street after getting off the bus when a driver slammed into them, sending the pair flying.
Suspect shoots at Angeles National Forest employees near Azusa
None of the employees were wounded and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department detained one armed suspect.
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Southern California gas prices up 15 cents, the largest daily increase since 2012
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gas in Los Angeles County is now $6.26, approaching the record high of $6.46 set on June 14.
Report: Man killed running onto 91 Freeway lanes was fleeing fight at nearby Anaheim strip club
According to reports, the man had come from a nearby strip club called The Library Gentlemen's Club.
Parents demanding social media companies help prevent online drug sales
Parents who lost their children to fentanyl poisoning are demanding social media companies do more to prevent teens from contacting online drug dealers.
OC DA: Woman deliberately hit and killed man she thought was trying to run over cat in Cypress
Hannah Star Esser, 20, was charged with one felony count of murder in connection with the confrontation that left 43-year-old Victor Luis dead on Sunday.
Knott's Berry Farm expands chaperone policy, offers free admission to adults accompanying 5 minors
The new policy goes into effect as of Thursday and will apply for all Knott's Scary Farm event nights.
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Hundreds to move out of dilapidated, former dormitory in San Bernardino
The city is helping the 280 residents move to safer housing after taking the property owner to court.
Wild weather: Yucaipa hit with torrential rain, flash flooding
The flash flood warning issued for Redlands, Yucaipa, and Beaumont came to fruition Wednesday afternoon, when heavy rain turned several streets into rivers.
Southern California gas prices up 15 cents, the largest daily increase since 2012
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gas in Los Angeles County is now $6.26, approaching the record high of $6.46 set on June 14.
Parents demanding social media companies help prevent online drug sales
Parents who lost their children to fentanyl poisoning are demanding social media companies do more to prevent teens from contacting online drug dealers.
California gas prices top $6 again after another overnight price spike
The average price of gas in California has again topped $6, with prices spiking nearly 15 cents in Los Angeles County to an average price of $6.11 for a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline.
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Live Updates: Ian strengthens into hurricane again as it threatens South Carolina
Ian was downgraded to a tropical storm for a short time.
Trevor Noah to depart "The Daily Show"
"I realized, after the seven years, my time is up," the 38-year-old comedian told his audience.
Dramatic photos show Ian's widespread damage across Florida
Authorities were still assessing the situation across Florida, but these stunning photos offer a glimpse of the damage Floridians woke up on Thursday.
Romance novel cover model pleads guilty in Jan. 6 case
Logan Barnhart pleaded guilty Wednesday for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol.
Ian moves across Florida after slamming coast at Category 4
It made landfall over southwestern Florida as a major Category 4 hurricane and, while downgraded, was still packing a powerful punch overnight.
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Romance novel cover model pleads guilty in Jan. 6 case
Logan Barnhart pleaded guilty Wednesday for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol.
Buckle up, America: The Fed wants to put you out of a job
Fed Chair Jerome Powell says curbing inflation will cause pain. Critics say putting millions out of work is unnecessary.
RFK assassin Sirhan Sirhan challenges Newsom's parole denial
Sirhan Sirhan, who assassinated presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy in 1968, is asking a judge on Wednesday to free him from prison by reversing California Gov. Gavin Newsom's denial of his parole earlier this year.
California attorney general warns town against abortion ban
California Attorney General Rob Bonta threatened legal action against the Temecula City Council if they decided to override state law.
House Jan. 6 panel postpones hearing planned for Wednesday due to hurricane
The committee said the hearing was being postponed "in light of Hurricane Ian bearing down on parts of Florida."
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Southern California gas prices up 15 cents, the largest daily increase since 2012
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gas in Los Angeles County is now $6.26, approaching the record high of $6.46 set on June 14.
California gas prices top $6 again after another overnight price spike
The average price of gas in California has again topped $6, with prices spiking nearly 15 cents in Los Angeles County to an average price of $6.11 for a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline.
Passive income: What is it and how can you get started?
Charlie Chang and Rachel Richards are both living the dream of quitting their day jobs and living off the money they don't have to work too hard for.
Southern California gas prices on the verge of hitting $6 again
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gas alone shot up nearly 12 cents overnight to $5.96, the highest price hike since 2015.
New California laws crack down on catalytic converter thefts
Two bills that would require recyclers to keep specific records on the parts they buy and sell, and requiring used catalytic converters to be sold only by authorized parties.
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DEA: OD deaths spurred by fake pills with fentanyl — and some look like candy
Rainbow-colored pills are "being marketed and aimed at young people," DEA Administrator Anne Milgram said.
California attorney general warns town against abortion ban
California Attorney General Rob Bonta threatened legal action against the Temecula City Council if they decided to override state law.
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."
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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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CIF Southern Section passes proposal for girls flag football
The initiative to make girls flag football an official high school sport in California was spearheaded by the Los Angeles Chargers and Rams.
Chargers place Joey Bosa on injured reserve with torn groin
The outside linebacker will undergo surgery and coach Brandon Staley said that he is hopeful Bosa can return at some point later in the season.
UCLA offering discounted tickets for Friday night's game vs No. 15 Washington
The Bruins are averaging an attendance of 30,072 through three home games this season, which is the third-average in the Pac-12, according to the Los Angeles Times.
LeBron James buys into Major League Pickleball team
Pickleball has become the fastest growing sport in the U.S., with 4.8 million players across the country in 2021 — a 15% increase from 2020.
Freeman has RBI single in 10th, gives Dodgers 107th win
Freeman singled in Mookie Betts with one out in the 10th inning and the Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 1-0 in the second straight extra-inning game between the rivals.
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Trevor Noah to depart "The Daily Show"
"I realized, after the seven years, my time is up," the 38-year-old comedian told his audience.
"So Help Me Todd" to premiere Sept. 29 at 9 p.m. ET / PT
Academy Award-winner Marcia Gay Harden and Skylar Astin star as razor-sharp, meticulous attorney Margaret Wright and Todd, her talented but scruffy, aimless son whom she hires as her law firm's in-house investigator, on the series premiere of the new CBS Original drama.
Coolio, "Gangsta's Paradise" rapper, dead at 59
Coolio, born Artis Leon Ivey Jr., the Compton-based rapper known for "Gangsta's Paradise," and other 90s hip-hop anthems died at 59 on Wednesday.
Katie Couric announces her breast cancer diagnosis
The former "CBS Evening News" and "Today" anchor finished her final round of radiation treatments this week.
Hometown crowd to honor late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins at the Kia Forum in Inglewood
The show is scheduled to start at 7 p.m., and is sold out.
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San Bernardino hoping to move 280 people out of dilapidated building
Mouseholes by the floorboards, boxes overflowing with trash, exposed wiring and pools of stagnant water. These weren't the conditions Tamara Cantarell dreamed for herself and her four children, but it's all she could afford. Nicole Comstock reports.
"Ankle-biter" mosquitos plaguing Southland
Joy Benedict provides the latest on the invasive Aedes mosquitos plaguing millions of Southern Californians. More "fondly" referred to as ankle-biters, these bloodsuckers are quite different from the traditional species we've grown accustomed to.
Young mother shot and killed while riding in the of a SUV
With heavy hearts, loved ones prayed cried and hugged as they remembered the life of 30-year-old Breyanna Bailey, who was gunned down while riding in the back of an SUV. Kandiss Crone reports.
Iranian-Americans gather in West Hollywood to hold vigil for Mahsa Amini
Rick Montanez reports from West Hollywood, where hundreds gathered for a vigil in honor of Mahsa Amini, an Iranian woman who died in police custody after she was arrested by the "morality police" for wearing her hijab "incorrectly."
Shameless Forecast: Irvine Regional's 125th Anniversary Celebration
Orange County Parks is hosting a free family-friendly event to celebrate Irvine Regional Park's 125th anniversary.
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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
