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Iran protest in Irvine calls for regime change
Hundreds of activists took to the streets in Orange County Sunday where there was a protest calling for a regime change in Iran.
Santa Monica is getting a pickleball center
The company has invested over a quarter million dollars in the new facility to provide four new lighted outdoor pickleball courts and two thousand square feet of retail space which offers the largest inventory of pickleball equipment in all of Los Angeles, officials said.
Bob Mcgrath, 'Sesame Street' actor, dies at 90
Bob McGrath, the actor known as one of the original human stars of the iconic children's show "Sesame Street," died Sunday, Variety reported. He was 90.
LA County average gas price drops to lowest amount in 10 months
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped Sunday for the 24th consecutive day, decreasing 2.6 cents to $4.862, its lowest amount since Feb. 25.
Utah, Penn State will meet for first time in the Rose Bowl
The first meeting between Utah and Penn State will take place in the 109th edition of the Rose Bowl on Jan. 2.
Man killed in hit-and-run crash in Long Beach
Authorities on Sunday were investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash in Long Beach.
In mere weeks, the Griffith Park Pony Rides coming to an end after 74 years
After 74 years, the Griffith Park Pony Rides will shut down in less than three weeks.
Thieves break into Mexican restaurant in Chatsworth and it's all caught on tape
The search is on for thieves who broke into a local Mexican restaurant, stealing cash, and causing thousands of dollars in damage.
As COVID cases, other viruses continue to rise, SoCal inches closer to a mask mandate
Experts say the combination of COVID, the flu, and RSV is putting an enormous strain on hospitals.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom to hold gas prices special session
Record gas prices in Southern California have impacted drivers.
Iran protest in Irvine calls for regime change
Hundreds of activists took to the streets in Orange County Sunday where there was a protest calling for a regime change in Iran.
Santa Monica is getting a pickleball center
The Santa Monica Tennis Center announced the grand opening Sunday of the Santa Monica Pickleball Center.
More than 7 miles of streets closed in South LA for CicLAvia
Several miles of streets in Exposition Park, Vermont Square, South Central, Central Alameda, Florence-Graham and Watts are closed to motor vehicles Sunday.
In mere weeks, the Griffith Park Pony Rides coming to an end after 74 years
The move comes after the Department of Parks and Recreation for the city decided not to extend the contract.
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Utah, Penn State will meet for first time in the Rose Bowl
The first meeting between Utah and Penn State will take place in the 109th edition of the Rose Bowl on Jan. 2.
No. 4 USC falls to Utah in Pac-12, all but ending CFP hopes
Despite jumping to an early lead, the Trojans were outmatched in the second half, allowing the Utes to outscore them 44-10 after the first quarter of play.
Davis scores 44, LeBron passes Magic as Lakers beat Bucks
Anthony Davis scored a season-high 44 points, LeBron James overtook Magic Johnson on the NBA's career assists list and the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 133-129 in a thriller Friday night.
Chargers will miss 3 starters on offense versus Raiders
Center Corey Linsley, right tackle Trey Pipkins and wide receiver Mike Williams were ruled out on Friday after not practicing this week.
Dodgers agree to 1-year deal with pitcher Shelby Miller
The Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday agreed to a $1.5 million, one-year deal with pitcher Shelby Miller for 2023.
Man thrown over side of bridge at SoFi Stadium speaks out
Austin Willenbring suffered broken ribs and a concussion when he was thrown over the side of a pedestrian bridge outside of SoFi Stadium following a Chargers game. Now, the longtime Bolts fan is looking to give up his season ticket membership because he no longer feels safe amongst his home crowd.
Jaquez Jr. helps No. 21 UCLA rout Stanford 80-66
Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 27 points to help No. 21 UCLA open up Pac-12 play with an 80-66 win over Stanford on Thursday night.
Kopitar scores twice, Kings rally for 5-3 win over Coyotes
Kopitar scored twice, including the go-ahead goal in the third period, as the Kings rallied from a two-goal deficit to defeat the Arizona Coyotes 5-3 on Thursday night.
Brad William Henke, actor known for "Orange is the New Black," dies at 56
Henke was a professional football player prior to becoming an actor, playing for the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXIV.
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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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Iran protest in Irvine calls for regime change
Hundreds of activists took to the streets in Orange County Sunday where there was a protest calling for a regime change in Iran.
Santa Monica is getting a pickleball center
The company has invested over a quarter million dollars in the new facility to provide four new lighted outdoor pickleball courts and two thousand square feet of retail space which offers the largest inventory of pickleball equipment in all of Los Angeles, officials said.
Bob Mcgrath, 'Sesame Street' actor, dies at 90
Bob McGrath, the actor known as one of the original human stars of the iconic children's show "Sesame Street," died Sunday, Variety reported. He was 90.
LA County average gas price drops to lowest amount in 10 months
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped Sunday for the 24th consecutive day, decreasing 2.6 cents to $4.862, its lowest amount since Feb. 25.
Utah, Penn State will meet for first time in the Rose Bowl
The first meeting between Utah and Penn State will take place in the 109th edition of the Rose Bowl on Jan. 2.
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Iran protest in Irvine calls for regime change
Hundreds of activists took to the streets in Orange County Sunday where there was a protest calling for a regime change in Iran.
Santa Monica is getting a pickleball center
The company has invested over a quarter million dollars in the new facility to provide four new lighted outdoor pickleball courts and two thousand square feet of retail space which offers the largest inventory of pickleball equipment in all of Los Angeles, officials said.
Bob Mcgrath, 'Sesame Street' actor, dies at 90
Bob McGrath, the actor known as one of the original human stars of the iconic children's show "Sesame Street," died Sunday, Variety reported. He was 90.
LA County average gas price drops to lowest amount in 10 months
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped Sunday for the 24th consecutive day, decreasing 2.6 cents to $4.862, its lowest amount since Feb. 25.
Utah, Penn State will meet for first time in the Rose Bowl
The first meeting between Utah and Penn State will take place in the 109th edition of the Rose Bowl on Jan. 2.
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1 person killed, 1 person injured in 2-car crash in Westminster
Authorities say one person was killed and a second person was injured in a crash in Westminster overnight.
OC health officials raising public awareness of therapeutic medications that lessen symptoms of COVID
As Orange County moves into the "medium" tier of COVID activity, health professionals are encouraging patients to contact their physicians for therapeutic medications that help lessen symptoms and prevent potential longterm sickness.
Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes price gouging penalty on oil companies
According to a Consumer Watchdog, the five big refiners quadrupled their profits through the first nine months of 2022.
Santa Ana teacher's aide arrested for showing lewd image to three underage females
Marvin Elias, 21, is said to have called the three victims over to this vehicle, a white Toyota Camry, where he showed them a lewd photo on his cellphone. Investigators learned that he has been a teacher's aide at McFadden Intermediate School since May.
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.
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Menifee, Chino among top 10 "boomtowns" in America
According to a report from SmartAsset.com, Menifee and Chino are two of the nation's fastest-growing cities.
Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes price gouging penalty on oil companies
According to a Consumer Watchdog, the five big refiners quadrupled their profits through the first nine months of 2022.
Winek family relatives speak out on Riverside triple murder 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.
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.
CBS2/KCAL9 Investigations
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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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Noodle, famous for "bones or no-bones" TikTok videos, has died
"It has been the privilege of my life to care for Noodle these past 7 years," his owner wrote on social media.
Concealed bundles, sophisticated tunnels: How fentanyl crosses the border
There are new battles at the U.S.-Mexico border over the most dangerous narcotic law enforcement has ever seen.
U.S. eliminated from World Cup after 3-1 loss to Netherlands
It was a disappointing end for a rebuilt U.S. team hoping to advance past the round of 16 for the first time since 2002.
Missing 7-year-old North Texas girl found dead; FedEx driver arrested
The suspect, a FedEx contract driver, delivered a package to the victim's home about the time she disappeared, authorities said.
"I was dead set on making it": Man rescued from Gulf of Mexico tells his story
The 28-year-old from Lafayette, Alabama, was with 18 relatives on a Carnival cruise to Cozumel, Mexico, when somehow he ended up overboard after a day of fun.
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U.S. unveils new nuclear stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider
Six Raiders are in production. The Air Force plans to build 100 that can deploy either nuclear weapons or conventional bombs, and can be used with or without a human crew.
Culver City measure allowing 16, 17-year-olds to vote may be decided by 3 votes
Currently, 49.99% of residents have voted in favor of Measure VY, which would grant 16 and 17-year-olds the right to vote.
Supreme Court agrees to hear case over Biden student loan forgiveness
The court said in a brief order that it will hear arguments in February, but will keep the program on hold for now.
Biden signs bill avoiding a rail strike during holidays
The legislation passed the Senate and the House this week.
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.
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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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As COVID cases, other viruses continue to rise, SoCal inches closer to a mask mandate
Experts say the combination of COVID, the flu, and RSV is putting an enormous strain on hospitals.
OC health officials raising public awareness of therapeutic medications that lessen symptoms of COVID
As Orange County moves into the "medium" tier of COVID activity, health professionals are encouraging patients to contact their physicians for therapeutic medications that help lessen symptoms and prevent potential longterm sickness.
Health officials warn of indoor masking's return as COVID-19 cases continue to surge
Los Angeles County Department of Health Director Barbara Ferrer said that the county could return to the "high" community level as soon as next week, warning that universal indoor masking could return by the end of the month.
FDA likely to end blanket ban on sexually active gay men donating blood
Under current federal rules, men cannot donate blood if they have had sex with another man in the last three months.
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.
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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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Utah, Penn State will meet for first time in the Rose Bowl
The first meeting between Utah and Penn State will take place in the 109th edition of the Rose Bowl on Jan. 2.
No. 4 USC falls to Utah in Pac-12, all but ending CFP hopes
Despite jumping to an early lead, the Trojans were outmatched in the second half, allowing the Utes to outscore them 44-10 after the first quarter of play.
Davis scores 44, LeBron passes Magic as Lakers beat Bucks
Anthony Davis scored a season-high 44 points, LeBron James overtook Magic Johnson on the NBA's career assists list and the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 133-129 in a thriller Friday night.
Chargers will miss 3 starters on offense versus Raiders
Center Corey Linsley, right tackle Trey Pipkins and wide receiver Mike Williams were ruled out on Friday after not practicing this week.
Dodgers agree to 1-year deal with pitcher Shelby Miller
The Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday agreed to a $1.5 million, one-year deal with pitcher Shelby Miller for 2023.
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Brad William Henke, actor known for "Orange is the New Black," dies at 56
Henke was a professional football player prior to becoming an actor, playing for the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXIV.
"Fit for Christmas" one of three new CBS original holiday movies for 2022
Also coming is "When Christmas was Young," a Nashville music-themed movie, and "Must Love Christmas," about a romance novelist.
Christine McVie, Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter, dies at 79
Christine McVie, the soulful British musician who sang lead on many of Fleetwood Mac's biggest hits, has died at 79.
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.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom to hold gas prices special session
Record gas prices in Southern California have impacted drivers.
Iran protest in Irvine calls for regime change
Hundreds of activists took to the streets in Orange County Sunday where there was a protest calling for a regime change in Iran.
Santa Monica is getting a pickleball center
The Santa Monica Tennis Center announced the grand opening Sunday of the Santa Monica Pickleball Center.
More than 7 miles of streets closed in South LA for CicLAvia
Several miles of streets in Exposition Park, Vermont Square, South Central, Central Alameda, Florence-Graham and Watts are closed to motor vehicles Sunday.
In mere weeks, the Griffith Park Pony Rides coming to an end after 74 years
The move comes after the Department of Parks and Recreation for the city decided not to extend the contract.
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CHiPs For Kids 2022 Events
Photos from our CHiPs For Kids toy drive live broadcasts and events
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.
