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Man shot in Rialto Police lot appeared to carry weapon: chief
A man carrying what appeared to be an AR-15-style rifle was shot multiple times at the Rialto Police Station Monday afternoon.
How common is colon cancer? Taking a look at the silent killer
Currently, colon cancer is the third-leading cause of death for both men and women. Data suggests that 1-in-23 men and 1-in-25 women are at risk of receiving a diagnosis.
Ohtani keeping watch on Angels' offseason moves from afar
Even though Shohei Ohtani is back in Japan for the offseason, he has been in frequent contact with Los Angeles Angels general manager Perry Minasian about the team's offseason moves.
Victim died prior to Hollywood bungalow fire; LAPD investigating
Los Angeles Police say a person found dead inside a burned bungalow in Hollywood Monday night died before the fire started, calling it a "suspicious death."
Family files lawsuit against CSULB following daughter's suicide
The family claims officials from Long Beach State didn't do enough to protect their 17-year-old daughter after she was allegedly sexually assaulted.
Injury-plagued LA Rams claim QB Baker Mayfield off waivers
The Los Angeles Rams claimed quarterback Baker Mayfield off waivers Tuesday, adding the former No. 1 pick to their options behind injured Matthew Stafford for the rest of the season.
LA animal shelter in need of donations
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles is experiencing a food shortage.
Former Dodger Cody Bellinger agrees to $17.5M, 1-year deal with Chicago Cubs
Bellinger, the 2019 NL MVP, was cut by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Nov. 18 after the 27-year-old outfielder hit .210 with 19 homers, 150 strikeouts and a .654 OPS in 144 games.
LA Coroner says Anne Heche was not impaired by illicit substances at time of crash
Drugs were in her system from previous use, marijuana and cocaine, and fentanyl was found to be administered at the hospital, but the coroner stated, "there was no evidence of impairment by illicit substances at the time of the crash."
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Anne Heche's final autopsy and toxicology report released
Anne Heche's autopsy and toxicology reports showed "there was no evidence of impairment by illicit substances at the time of the crash."
Fighter with rare birth defect starts professional mixed martial arts career
A rare birth defect meant Zion Clark was born without legs. He bounced around the foster care system throughout his childhood but he never stopped fighting. Now, he's embarking on an mixed martial arts career, with his first professional fighter later this month.
LA City Council votes to ban sytrofoam
Styrofoam products will be phased out across Los Angeles restaurants and grocery stores as soon as April 2023, as leaders on Tuesday voted to ban the material in hopes of transitioning to a zero waste city.
CBS News Los Angeles: The Rundown (Dec. 6 PM Edition)
The latest in local news, headlines and weather, updated twice daily.
Parents of 17-year-old Long Beach State student sue university after daughter's suicide
It's been four years to the day since Hoss Khatami's daughter Eve took her own life. Just three months after Eve arrived on campus at California State University Long Beach, she killed herself with a lethal combination of prescription drugs. These drugs were given to her by a doctor employed by the university after Eve alleged she was sexually assaulted within weeks of starting classes. Kristine Lazar reports.
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Ohtani keeping watch on Angels' offseason moves from afar
Even though Shohei Ohtani is back in Japan for the offseason, he has been in frequent contact with Los Angeles Angels general manager Perry Minasian about the team's offseason moves.
Injury-plagued LA Rams claim QB Baker Mayfield off waivers
The Los Angeles Rams claimed quarterback Baker Mayfield off waivers Tuesday, adding the former No. 1 pick to their options behind injured Matthew Stafford for the rest of the season.
Former Dodger Cody Bellinger agrees to $17.5M, 1-year deal with Chicago Cubs
Bellinger, the 2019 NL MVP, was cut by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Nov. 18 after the 27-year-old outfielder hit .210 with 19 homers, 150 strikeouts and a .654 OPS in 144 games.
Nike ends shoe deal with NBA player Kyrie Irving
The Brooklyn Nets had suspended Irving for five games after he shared a link to an antisemitic film on social media.
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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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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Man shot in Rialto Police lot appeared to carry weapon: chief
A man carrying what appeared to be an AR-15-style rifle was shot multiple times at the Rialto Police Station Monday afternoon.
How common is colon cancer? Taking a look at the silent killer
Currently, colon cancer is the third-leading cause of death for both men and women. Data suggests that 1-in-23 men and 1-in-25 women are at risk of receiving a diagnosis.
Ohtani keeping watch on Angels' offseason moves from afar
Even though Shohei Ohtani is back in Japan for the offseason, he has been in frequent contact with Los Angeles Angels general manager Perry Minasian about the team's offseason moves.
Victim died prior to Hollywood bungalow fire; LAPD investigating
Los Angeles Police say a person found dead inside a burned bungalow in Hollywood Monday night died before the fire started, calling it a "suspicious death."
Family files lawsuit against CSULB following daughter's suicide
The family claims officials from Long Beach State didn't do enough to protect their 17-year-old daughter after she was allegedly sexually assaulted.
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How common is colon cancer? Taking a look at the silent killer
Currently, colon cancer is the third-leading cause of death for both men and women. Data suggests that 1-in-23 men and 1-in-25 women are at risk of receiving a diagnosis.
Family files lawsuit against CSULB following daughter's suicide
The family claims officials from Long Beach State didn't do enough to protect their 17-year-old daughter after she was allegedly sexually assaulted.
Man shot in Rialto Police lot appeared to carry weapon: chief
A man carrying what appeared to be an AR-15-style rifle was shot multiple times at the Rialto Police Station Monday afternoon.
Los Angeles City Council votes to ban Styrofoam
Los Angeles joins more than 150 other cities that have similar ordinances in place, and advocates believe it can set an example for more cities to follow suit.
L.A. City Council to consider ban on Styrofoam products
The Los Angeles City Council is set Tuesday to consider a ban on distribution and sale of Styrofoam products for businesses with more than 26 employees in April 2023, and for smaller businesses in April 2024.
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Huntington Beach homicide: Man shot dead on Tasman Drive
A shooting in Huntington Beach prompted officers to close Tasman Drive between Bolsa Chica Street and Cambay Lane at 9:45 p.m. Monday for several hours.
Former co-stars, celebrities pay tribute to Emmy-winning actress Kirstie Alley
Actors John Travolta, Jamie Lee Curtis and Kristin Chenoweth honored Emmy-winning actress Kirstie Alley after she died following a bout with cancer.
'Road Trippin' — Red Hot Chili Peppers unveil 2023 tour
There's no rest for the spicy: Fresh off a world tour and two albums this year, Red Hot Chili Peppers are preparing for a set of stadium shows and festival stops across North America and Europe in 2023.
Experts say weather helped California avoid dangerous wildfires in 2022
Only hundreds of thousands of acres were consumed by wildfires this year, compared to the millions of years past.
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.
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San Bernardino big-rigs burglarized for technical equipment
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office warned local businesses of a national rise in burglary thefts targeting semi-trucks after recent break-ins in the area.
Former co-stars, celebrities pay tribute to Emmy-winning actress Kirstie Alley
Actors John Travolta, Jamie Lee Curtis and Kristin Chenoweth honored Emmy-winning actress Kirstie Alley after she died following a bout with cancer.
'Road Trippin' — Red Hot Chili Peppers unveil 2023 tour
There's no rest for the spicy: Fresh off a world tour and two albums this year, Red Hot Chili Peppers are preparing for a set of stadium shows and festival stops across North America and Europe in 2023.
Experts say weather helped California avoid dangerous wildfires in 2022
Only hundreds of thousands of acres were consumed by wildfires this year, compared to the millions of years past.
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.
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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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Trump Organization found guilty of tax fraud in New York trial
Two Trump Organization companies faced a total of 17 criminal counts, including conspiracy and tax fraud.
Nike ends shoe deal with NBA player Kyrie Irving
The Brooklyn Nets had suspended Irving for five games after he shared a link to an antisemitic film on social media.
Colorado gay club shooting suspect charged with hate crimes
The suspect accused of entering a Colorado Springs gay nightclub and killing five people and wounding 17 others was formally charged with hate crimes as well as murder Tuesday.
Taylor Swift fans sue Ticketmaster over Eras tour sale fiasco
"Swifties" allege Ticketmaster violated U.S. antitrust law in its handling of ticket sales for the music star's concert tour.
Sheepdog fights off and kills 8 coyotes that attacked his flock
The fight lasted longer than half an hour, left eight coyotes dead and bloodied Casper, with skin and part of his tail torn off, the farmer said.
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Warnock, Walker make final pitches to Georgia voters in Senate runoff
More than 1.8 million voters have already cast their ballots in the high-stakes runoff.
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.
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California lawmakers meet to discuss oil industry's high gas prices
Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom has also called lawmakers into a special session for Monday to begin work on a proposed penalty for oil companies when their profits surpass a certain threshold.
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.
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How common is colon cancer? Taking a look at the silent killer
Currently, colon cancer is the third-leading cause of death for both men and women. Data suggests that 1-in-23 men and 1-in-25 women are at risk of receiving a diagnosis.
Hearing aids, implants may delay, reduce dementia: study
Hearing aids could help delay or reduce dementia and cognitive decline, according to a new study published in the journal JAMA Neurology.
Vaccinations, boosters urged as Covid, flu cases climb
Local pharmacy workers say they've been getting more people coming in for vaccinations, both for COVID and the flu, which have been hitting the Southland hard.
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.
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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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Ohtani keeping watch on Angels' offseason moves from afar
Even though Shohei Ohtani is back in Japan for the offseason, he has been in frequent contact with Los Angeles Angels general manager Perry Minasian about the team's offseason moves.
Injury-plagued LA Rams claim QB Baker Mayfield off waivers
The Los Angeles Rams claimed quarterback Baker Mayfield off waivers Tuesday, adding the former No. 1 pick to their options behind injured Matthew Stafford for the rest of the season.
Former Dodger Cody Bellinger agrees to $17.5M, 1-year deal with Chicago Cubs
Bellinger, the 2019 NL MVP, was cut by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Nov. 18 after the 27-year-old outfielder hit .210 with 19 homers, 150 strikeouts and a .654 OPS in 144 games.
Nike ends shoe deal with NBA player Kyrie Irving
The Brooklyn Nets had suspended Irving for five games after he shared a link to an antisemitic film on social media.
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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Former co-stars, celebrities pay tribute to Emmy-winning actress Kirstie Alley
Actors John Travolta, Jamie Lee Curtis and Kristin Chenoweth honored Emmy-winning actress Kirstie Alley after she died following a bout with cancer.
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."
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Anne Heche's final autopsy and toxicology report released
Anne Heche's autopsy and toxicology reports showed "there was no evidence of impairment by illicit substances at the time of the crash."
Fighter with rare birth defect starts professional mixed martial arts career
A rare birth defect meant Zion Clark was born without legs. He bounced around the foster care system throughout his childhood but he never stopped fighting. Now, he's embarking on an mixed martial arts career, with his first professional fighter later this month.
LA City Council votes to ban sytrofoam
Styrofoam products will be phased out across Los Angeles restaurants and grocery stores as soon as April 2023, as leaders on Tuesday voted to ban the material in hopes of transitioning to a zero waste city.
CBS News Los Angeles: The Rundown (Dec. 6 PM Edition)
The latest in local news, headlines and weather, updated twice daily.
Parents of 17-year-old Long Beach State student sue university after daughter's suicide
It's been four years to the day since Hoss Khatami's daughter Eve took her own life. Just three months after Eve arrived on campus at California State University Long Beach, she killed herself with a lethal combination of prescription drugs. These drugs were given to her by a doctor employed by the university after Eve alleged she was sexually assaulted within weeks of starting classes. Kristine Lazar reports.
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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.
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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.
