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Compton installs first set of Botts' Dots meant to stop street takeovers
The dots are meant to stop cars from doing donuts and hopefully bring an end to street takeovers.
About 4 million SoCal residents asked not to water outdoors for 2 weeks
An estimated 4 million customers will have to endure the two-week ban on outdoor watering while crews make emergency repairs to some 36 miles of pipeline.
Chris 'Coach Frogg' Flores charged with sexually assaulting teenage girl
Authorities believe Flores may have additional victims and are asking anyone with information to contact the Santa Ana Police Department.
California's Universal School Meals Program draws concerns from doctors
The Universal Meals Program has drawn concerns from doctors who said that the menus do not provide adequate nutrition and instead promote weight gain.
Pasadena school custodian mistaken for burglar by police
One teacher who spoke with CBSLA said it's ridiculous that this happened to her colleague when, according to her, the custodian was just doing his job.
6-year veteran LA County lifeguard dies in car crash
Ocean Lifeguard Derek Traeger died on Sunday, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, Lifeguard Division.
A$AP Rocky charged in Hollywood shooting that left acquaintance injured
A$AP Rocky, also known as Rakim Mayers, was charged with two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm.
Arrest made in Rolex robbery outside 99 Ranch Market in Rowland Heights; second suspect still at large
Investigators believe Demoryie Watts and an accomplice robbed two people who were loading purchases into their car on July 9.
Capri Sun juice pouches recalled over possible cleaning solution contamination
"Diluted cleaning solution, which is used on food processing equipment, was inadvertently introduced into a production line at one of our factories," Kraft Heinz said.
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Look At This: Murphy Ranch
Once owned by anti-Semitic sympathizers, Murphy Ranch, an abandoned Nazi camp in one of the most affluent areas in Southern California, has since turned into a popular destination for hikers.
Shooting investigation underway in Sherman Oaks
Sky2's Desmond Shaw was over the scene of a shooting investigation in Sherman Oaks, where LA City Fire was transporting one victim with multiple gunshot wounds to the hospital. LAPD is investigating the shooting and has detained at least one person.
10 fraternities sever ties with USC after crackdown on parties
A number of fraternities associated with the University of Southern California have opted to sever ties due to a strict set of rules imposed by the university in the wake of a series of sexual assault accusations made last year that stem from fraternity parties. Nicole Comstock reports.
Back to school week: How later start to school day impacts middle and high school students
Jasmine Viel reports on how a later start to the school day is impacting middle and high school students, after a bill, signed by the governor in 2019, pushed back start times and went into effect for all schools in July.
Second recall effort against LA County DA George Gascón fails
Political Reporter Tom Wait reports on a second failed effort to recall LA County DA George Gascón after the county Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk's Office announced that tens of thousands of recall signatures were not valid.
Sports
Wings soar past Sparks with 41-point second quarter
The Sparks finished off their disappointing 2022 season losing 9 of their last 10 games and missed the playoffs for a second-consecutive season.
Davidson earns 1st Angels win, beats slumping Twins 4-2
Davidson (2-3) yielded only two runs in a solid Big A debut for the Angels, who acquired the left-hander at the trade deadline for closer Raisel Iglesias.
Dodgers' 12-game win streak ends; Singer, Royals blank LA
The Dodgers were trying to match their longest winning streak since moving to Los Angeles, having won 13 straight in both 1962 and 1965. The franchise record is 15 in a row set in 1924 while the team played in Brooklyn — the club moved to West Coast for the 1958 season.
Perkins-McCutcheon connection leads Rams over Chargers 29-22
The Chargers had the ball late in the fourth quarter and were driving to tie the game when Easton Stick's pass to Michael Bandy was picked off by Daniel Isom at the Rams' 8 with 27 seconds remaining. Bandy temporarily had possession of the ball before Isom was able to strip it for the pick.
Ohtani, Ward HR, Angels rally past Twins 5-3 in 11 innings
Shohei Ohtani's game-tying homerun in the 8th inning was the sparkplug for the Halos Saturday night. Taylor Ward's game-winning two-run homer in the 11th inning capped off a good night for the Angels.
Muncy, Betts homer, Dodgers beat KC for 12th straight win
Muncy went 4 for 5, including his 14th homer of the season, a two-run shot to right field in the fourth inning. Betts led off the game with a homer as part of a five-run first inning.
Urshela, Mahle power Twins to 4-0 victory over Angels
David Fletcher had a pair of hits and Patrick Sandoval suffered his sixth loss in his last seven starts.
Gonsolin, Dodgers win 11th in a row, break away from Royals
Behind Tony's Gonsolin's quality performance on the mound and Trayce Thompson's three-run shot, the Boys in Blue cruised to their 11th straight victory.
How to watch the Chargers v Rams preseason game
CBS2 is the preseason home of the LA Chargers. Watch Saturday's preseason face off with the Rams on CBS2 and CBSLA.com
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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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Compton installs first set of Botts' Dots meant to stop street takeovers
The dots are meant to stop cars from doing donuts and hopefully bring an end to street takeovers.
About 4 million SoCal residents asked not to water outdoors for 2 weeks
An estimated 4 million customers will have to endure the two-week ban on outdoor watering while crews make emergency repairs to some 36 miles of pipeline.
Chris 'Coach Frogg' Flores charged with sexually assaulting teenage girl
Authorities believe Flores may have additional victims and are asking anyone with information to contact the Santa Ana Police Department.
California's Universal School Meals Program draws concerns from doctors
The Universal Meals Program has drawn concerns from doctors who said that the menus do not provide adequate nutrition and instead promote weight gain.
Pasadena school custodian mistaken for burglar by police
One teacher who spoke with CBSLA said it's ridiculous that this happened to her colleague when, according to her, the custodian was just doing his job.
CBS2/KCAL9 Investigations
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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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Compton installs first set of Botts' Dots meant to stop street takeovers
The dots are meant to stop cars from doing donuts and hopefully bring an end to street takeovers.
About 4 million SoCal residents asked not to water outdoors for 2 weeks
An estimated 4 million customers will have to endure the two-week ban on outdoor watering while crews make emergency repairs to some 36 miles of pipeline.
California's Universal School Meals Program draws concerns from doctors
The Universal Meals Program has drawn concerns from doctors who said that the menus do not provide adequate nutrition and instead promote weight gain.
Pasadena school custodian mistaken for burglar by police
One teacher who spoke with CBSLA said it's ridiculous that this happened to her colleague when, according to her, the custodian was just doing his job.
6-year veteran LA County lifeguard dies in car crash
Ocean Lifeguard Derek Traeger died on Sunday, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, Lifeguard Division.
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Chris 'Coach Frogg' Flores charged with sexually assaulting teenage girl
Authorities believe Flores may have additional victims and are asking anyone with information to contact the Santa Ana Police Department.
Gas prices continue to fall across Southern California
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped to $5.394, the lowest amount since March 6.
OC Sheriff's deputy arrested on suspicion of sexual assault of 2 female inmates
According to the department, 30-year-old Arcadio Rodriguez was booked into the Santa Ana jail and his employment is pending termination as a result of the alleged misconduct.
Orange County reports this year's first human case of West Nile virus
The patient was described only as an adult male, and the Orange County Health Care Agency gave no further information about the case or where the man may have contracted the virus.
First in the nation: All California students get a free lunch -- and breakfast
School is back in session across Southern California, and students are finding two pleasant surprises – later start times for middle and high school students and free meals, regardless of their families' incomes.
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1-year-old boy abducted in Riverside found safe
Bradley Nicolas was last seen with 42-year-old Julio "Armando" Ramirez on Monday at about 7:28 a.m. The pair were last seen in Riverside.
Gas prices continue to fall across Southern California
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped to $5.394, the lowest amount since March 6.
Plans to build a "dry port" in the Mojave Desert gets backing of Kern County Board of Supervisors
Once the port is in operation, containers arriving from ships at the Ports of LA and Long Beach will be off-loaded onto shuttle trains for direct transport through the under-used Alameda Corridor to Mojave, for distribution to the rest of California and the nation.
First in the nation: All California students get a free lunch -- and breakfast
School is back in session across Southern California, and students are finding two pleasant surprises – later start times for middle and high school students and free meals, regardless of their families' incomes.
Evacuation orders lifted after chemical leak from rail car in Perris closes 215 Freeway
The chemical leak caused authorities to issue evacuation orders for homes in the nearby area and completely shut down both sides of the 215 Freeway in Perris.
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Capri Sun juice pouches recalled over possible cleaning solution contamination
"Diluted cleaning solution, which is used on food processing equipment, was inadvertently introduced into a production line at one of our factories," Kraft Heinz said.
2 million infant swings, rockers recalled after 10-month-old dies
Some of Thorley Industries' 4moms products pose asphyxiation risk to babies big enough to crawl under their seats.
Recall of coffee, milk, nutritional drinks made by Lyons Magnus expands
Lyons Magnus is recalling more than 80 types of drinks over possible contamination with bacteria that causes botulism.
3 injured in shooting outside Six Flags Great America near Chicago
The incident created chaos and confusion, with video posted to social media showing parkgoers attempting to shelter in place or hide.
FBI completes forensic report in Baldwin "Rust" shooting
The district attorney said once she receives all necessary reports, she and her team will make a charging decision.
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Another effort to recall LA County DA George Gascón fails
According to the county clerk's office, organizers needed 566,857 valid petition signatures but only submitted 520,050.
Trump lawyers agree to public release of Mar-a-Lago search warrant
The Justice Department asked a federal court to unseal the warrant, citing public interest in the case, and Trump said he encouraged its release.
DOJ moves to unseal search warrant used to seize docs from Trump's home
Attorney General Merrick Garland revealed he "personally approved" the extraordinary decision to seek the warrant.
Alex Padilla, Council President Nury Martinez endorse Bass in LA mayoral race
Rep. Karen Bass and billionaire businessman Rick Caruso will square off in November.
Trump says he took the Fifth in New York fraud investigation
The deposition is part of a wide-ranging probe into Trump's business practices by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
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Gas prices continue to fall across Southern California
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped to $5.394, the lowest amount since March 6.
Plans to build a "dry port" in the Mojave Desert gets backing of Kern County Board of Supervisors
Once the port is in operation, containers arriving from ships at the Ports of LA and Long Beach will be off-loaded onto shuttle trains for direct transport through the under-used Alameda Corridor to Mojave, for distribution to the rest of California and the nation.
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.
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California's Universal School Meals Program draws concerns from doctors
The Universal Meals Program has drawn concerns from doctors who said that the menus do not provide adequate nutrition and instead promote weight gain.
Capri Sun juice pouches recalled over possible cleaning solution contamination
"Diluted cleaning solution, which is used on food processing equipment, was inadvertently introduced into a production line at one of our factories," Kraft Heinz said.
2 million infant swings, rockers recalled after 10-month-old dies
Some of Thorley Industries' 4moms products pose asphyxiation risk to babies big enough to crawl under their seats.
Recall of coffee, milk, nutritional drinks made by Lyons Magnus expands
Lyons Magnus is recalling more than 80 types of drinks over possible contamination with bacteria that causes botulism.
UCLA to drop indoor masking requirement on campus starting Monday
Masks will continue to be required in areas mandated by county health officials including in health care facilities and on public transportation.
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Gas prices continue to fall across Southern California
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped to $5.394, the lowest amount since March 6.
Recall of coffee, milk, nutritional drinks made by Lyons Magnus expands
Lyons Magnus is recalling more than 80 types of drinks over possible contamination with bacteria that causes botulism.
Plans to build a "dry port" in the Mojave Desert gets backing of Kern County Board of Supervisors
Once the port is in operation, containers arriving from ships at the Ports of LA and Long Beach will be off-loaded onto shuttle trains for direct transport through the under-used Alameda Corridor to Mojave, for distribution to the rest of California and the nation.
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 $6
Despite being in the middle of the summer road trip season, demand for gasoline has dropped, helping the national average of gas prices go down by 7 cents since Monday.
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Wings soar past Sparks with 41-point second quarter
The Sparks finished off their disappointing 2022 season losing 9 of their last 10 games and missed the playoffs for a second-consecutive season.
Davidson earns 1st Angels win, beats slumping Twins 4-2
Davidson (2-3) yielded only two runs in a solid Big A debut for the Angels, who acquired the left-hander at the trade deadline for closer Raisel Iglesias.
Dodgers' 12-game win streak ends; Singer, Royals blank LA
The Dodgers were trying to match their longest winning streak since moving to Los Angeles, having won 13 straight in both 1962 and 1965. The franchise record is 15 in a row set in 1924 while the team played in Brooklyn — the club moved to West Coast for the 1958 season.
Perkins-McCutcheon connection leads Rams over Chargers 29-22
The Chargers had the ball late in the fourth quarter and were driving to tie the game when Easton Stick's pass to Michael Bandy was picked off by Daniel Isom at the Rams' 8 with 27 seconds remaining. Bandy temporarily had possession of the ball before Isom was able to strip it for the pick.
Ohtani, Ward HR, Angels rally past Twins 5-3 in 11 innings
Shohei Ohtani's game-tying homerun in the 8th inning was the sparkplug for the Halos Saturday night. Taylor Ward's game-winning two-run homer in the 11th inning capped off a good night for the Angels.
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A$AP Rocky charged in Hollywood shooting that left acquaintance injured
A$AP Rocky, also known as Rakim Mayers, was charged with two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm.
Nipsey Hussle receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Due to what officials expect to be a large turnout, Hollywood Boulevard will be closed between Gower Street and Argyle Avenue between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Actress Anne Heche taken off life support, her management announces
Heche will be taken off life support after she matched with an organ recipient, according to multiple reports.
'Beverly Hills, 90210' and 'Insecure' actress Denise Dowse dies at 64
Denise Dowse, best known for her roles as Yvonne Teasley in "Beverly Hills, 90210" and Dr. Rhonda Pine in "Insecure" died Saturday, her sister announced on social media.
Standup comedian, actor Teddy Ray passes away at 32
Ray died while in Rancho Mirage. The cause of his death has not been announced.
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Look At This: Murphy Ranch
Once owned by anti-Semitic sympathizers, Murphy Ranch, an abandoned Nazi camp in one of the most affluent areas in Southern California, has since turned into a popular destination for hikers.
Shooting investigation underway in Sherman Oaks
Sky2's Desmond Shaw was over the scene of a shooting investigation in Sherman Oaks, where LA City Fire was transporting one victim with multiple gunshot wounds to the hospital. LAPD is investigating the shooting and has detained at least one person.
10 fraternities sever ties with USC after crackdown on parties
A number of fraternities associated with the University of Southern California have opted to sever ties due to a strict set of rules imposed by the university in the wake of a series of sexual assault accusations made last year that stem from fraternity parties. Nicole Comstock reports.
Back to school week: How later start to school day impacts middle and high school students
Jasmine Viel reports on how a later start to the school day is impacting middle and high school students, after a bill, signed by the governor in 2019, pushed back start times and went into effect for all schools in July.
Second recall effort against LA County DA George Gascón fails
Political Reporter Tom Wait reports on a second failed effort to recall LA County DA George Gascón after the county Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk's Office announced that tens of thousands of recall signatures were not valid.
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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
