Cara Vana owner Jesse Valencia says that two of those incidents have happened in the last month, including when the coffee shop was one of six small businesses in the San Fernando Valley to get targeted on the same November night. 

The most recent instance happened early Wednesday morning, when three suspects were seen outside of the business via surveillance video. The footage shows one of the suspects using a stick-like object to shatter the front door of the shop before all three rush inside. 

Valencia said that the suspects only took whatever small change they found in the registers, but said that the damage to the door would put them back. 

"Sad to say, I'm almost getting used to it. I already have the people that I need to call in order to fix the problem, but this time hopefully we can put a metal fence in front or, you know, get some other type of security around here," Valencia said. 

Getty Center year-long renovation

In a news release, Getty Center officials said that the well-known museum will be undergoing a massive modernization project, the first since opening in 1997. 

The center will be closed to the public beginning on March 15, 2027, and is not slated to reopen until spring 2028, the release said. 

"Getty is embarking on an exciting new chapter," said a statement from Katherine E. Fleming, the president and CEO of the J. Paul Getty Trust. "Our mission has always been to make art accessible to our Los Angeles community and visitors from around the world. In the coming years, guided by our commitment to All for Art, we will enhance the visitor experience across the Getty Center campus through reimagined spaces and new offerings, while prioritizing sustainability."

Officials said that the modernization project will include enhancements like reimagined gallery spaces, a renovated Welcome Hall that will feature a new cafe bookstore and a retail shop, improvements to buildings and public spaces, increased accessibility and upgrades to the tram system that brings visitors to the center and improved cell phone and WiFi services. 

Some improvement projects are already underway, officials said, noting that galleries have been closed to accommodate work on their heating and air conditioning systems. 

Getty Center officials said that they would open a "programming space" across the street on Sepulveda Boulevard during the closure.

"This venue will host a slate of special programs throughout the closure and will remain a dedicated program space once the Center reopens," the release said. "Getty has also acquired a property in Westwood as a long-term investment in housing for its scholar programs. Early building concepts are underway for the site, which is located near the new planned Metro stop at Westwood and Wilshire."

Officials noted that the Getty Villa, located in the Pacific Palisades, would remain open as usual while the modernization project is completed at the Getty Center. During that time, some paintings selected by curators will be featured at the Getty Villa. 

"We look forward to welcoming visitors back in spring 2028, in time to celebrate the Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles and experience our more accessible, resilient and dynamic campus," Fleming's statement said.

George C. Page Museum renovation at La Brea Tar Pits

At the same time, the George C. Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits will be closing for a massive overhaul, marking the first renovation project since it opened in 1977, according to a news release shared by the organization. 

The museum will be closed to the public beginning on July 6, and will remain closed for approximately two years, the release said. The renovations are being made through the more than $131 million raised in a fundraising effort, which has an end goal of $240 million, according to officials. 

"As we prepare the La Brea Tar Pits transformation, I encourage everyone to visit this cultural icon and experience firsthand what makes this site unlike any in the world," said a statement from Lori Bettison-Varga, the President and Director of the National History Museums of Los Angeles County. "This is the largest capital investment in NHM's history, and it reflects an extraordinary commitment from our civic and philanthropic partners to the future of La Brea Tar Pits. Our responsibility is not only to preserve the fossils in our care, but to ensure that the knowledge they hold is accessible to all."

Officials said that the plan was to fully reopen by summer 2028, when the LA28 Summer Olympic Games descend on Southern California. 

Work at the Page Museum aims to "modernize and improve access to the building, including visible research laboratories, new collections storage and displays, an immersive theater, and a roof terrace with views of the park and the museum's historic atrium and frieze," the release said. 

Officials said that the scientific research conducted on site will continue throughout the closure, as will the educational programming like behind-the-scenes tours and school activities. During the closure, the Natural History Museum in Exposition Park will offer programs focused on Ice Age research at the tar pits.

Deputies with the Kern County Sheriff's Office Mojave Substation were called to the 400 block of Silver Queen Road on Wednesday, April 8, after learning of suspicious vehicles in the area, according to a news release shared by the department on social media. 

"When deputies arrived, two box trucks were seen fleeing the area," the release said. 

Traffic stops were conducted on both vehicles, and deputies were able to identify the suspects as 37-year-old San Bernardino man Jose Lopez, 25-year-old Los Angeles man Ruben Lopez Flores and 35-year-old Chino man Freddy Hernandez Polinar. 

Deputies searched both of the box trucks and discovered a large amount of Lego products, and upon searching the surrounding area, found two freight trailers. 

"A thorough investigation, deputies discovered the trailers were stolen while in transit from Fort Worth, Texas to Moreno Valley, California," the release said. "The loss was reported to be approximately $1,000,000 worth of Lego products."

All three of the suspects were arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle, cargo theft and conspiracy. It's unclear where they were booked. 

Deputies said that the stolen freight trailers and the stolen Legos were recovered. 

They were called to the 13800 block of Beaver Street near Dronfield Avenue at around 9:20 p.m. after learning of a stabbing, LAPD officers told CBS LA. Upon arrival, officers found a 35-year-old woman suffering from stab wounds. 

The victim, who hasn't yet been publicly identified, was rushed to a nearby hospital by Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics. She was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. 

Police said that the stabbing suspect, the victim's 35-year-old boyfriend, ran from the scene of the stabbing on foot. The nearly 12-hour search continued into Thursday morning, as LAPD officers believed that the man was still hiding somewhere in the neighborhood, near Hubbard and Eighth Street, approximately four miles from where the stabbing happened.

Police said they did not believe the man was armed, but advised the public to be cautious.

At around 9:50 p.m., LAPD officers told CBS LA that the suspect had been taken into custody. He has not yet been identified.

The search perimeter included the Gridley Street Elementary School, which led Los Angeles Unified School District police to relocate the students to nearby Maclay Middle School. 

"Due to ongoing police activity in the area, the students and staff from Gridley-Montanez Dual Language Academy will be relocated temporarily to Maclay Middle School," said a statement from an LAUSD spokesperson. "There will be additional staff onsite to assist and support."

In a news release shared by the aquarium, visitors were invited to see the large turtle in person at their new sea turtle rehabilitation area starting on Wednesday, April 8. 

"One of the largest sea turtles rescued by the Aquarium of the Pacific is making a splash in the new sea turtle rehabilitation area," the release said. "Visitors to the Aquarium can now see Meatloaf, a more than two-hundred-pound green sea turtle as she goes through rehabilitation with the goal of release to the wild."

Officials said that Meatloaf was found on Jan. 14, 2026 trapped in fishing line and rope and tethered to debris in the San Gabriel River. She was rescued by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration personnel and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the release said. She was then transferred to the aquarium for medical evaluation and care because of their "expertise in treating and releasing stranded and injured sea turtles."

The rescue took place as the Aquarium of the Pacific's Southern California Sea Turtle Monitoring community science program was ongoing, officials said. The event sees a weekly gathering of volunteers who analyze monthly field data on green sea turtles seen in the San Gabriel River. When volunteers spotted Meatloaf, they reached out to NOAA and then stood watch over the turtle to ensure her safety until she could be saved. 

"The entangled line severely damaged a front flipper, cutting off blood supply. We have been doing all we can, including surgery to try and save the flipper. It is showing some early promising signs of healing," said a statement from Dr. Lance Adams, the Aquarium of the Pacific's director of veterinary services.

The sea turtle rehabilitation area opened in January, allowing the aquarium to double its capacity for caring for stranded, sick or injured sea turtles, the release said. The area includes a nearly 4,000-gallon rehabilitation pool and an audio-visual display where visitors can learn more about the organization's rescue efforts. 

The Aquarium of the Pacific has a decades-long history of caring for Southern California's rehabilitating sea turtle population. Species include green, olive ridley and loggerhead sea turtles. 

"One rescue is never the last," the release said. "The Aquarium is asking for the public's help to fund the specialized medical care needed for Meatloaf to recover and be deemed ready to be released back to the wild. Donations to the Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Program support expert care, critical surgeries, and rehabilitation for Meatloaf and future rescued turtles."

 This is the next step in ticket sales, after last week's presale window for select Los Angeles and Oklahoma City local, who signed up for early ticketing. 

"The unprecedented response to the LA and OKC Locals Presale reflects surging excitement for the Games," said a release from LA28 organizers. "In its first week, LA28 significantly exceeded first week sales for any previous Olympic Games, with every one of those tickets going to LA and OKC locals."

Officials said that millions of locals registered, resulting in hundreds of thousands of Southern Californians and Oklahomans being selected for early access.

"Now, LA28 is taking that energy global," the release said. "Today's launch of Drop 1 - the earliest on-sale period in the history of the Games - is giving fans everywhere the chance to secure their place in history."

The fans who were randomly selected through what officials called The LA28 Draw received time slots for Drop 1 can now log in during their designated time slot to purchase tickets for any Olympic event, the release said. Tickets are also available for the opening and closing ceremonies. 

LA28 officials said that they are closely tracking feedback from fans, some of whom have expressed disappointment over the cost of tickets, as they begin the ticket purchasing process. They said that there is an emphasis on providing a variety of ticket options, and that nearly half of the Olympic tickets would be under $200. More than 75% of all tickets, including the finals, would be under $400, the release said. Approximately 5% of tickets, including prime seats to marquee events, would cost more than $1,000.

Officials have continued to state that more than 1 million tickets would be available for as low as $28, but noted that pricing varies by sport, competition and ticket category. 

The release also noted that registered fans who were not selected in the first draw or who did not meet their ticket maximum would be automatically entered into future draws, with more ticket drops and registration opportunities coming in the near future. 

"If fans don't see their desired sports or sessions in this drop, more tickets may be available in future drops if they haven't reached their Olympic ticket maximum," the release said. 

CBS News California Investigates has uncovered a growing number of cases of Uber drivers who have used stolen identities to get hired with the company, suggesting there are hundreds, maybe more, drivers who aren't who they say they are.  

"Apparently, you never know who's picking you up," the wife of a victim of employment fraud said, after her husband's identity was stolen by someone who then used it to get a job at Uber.

He's not alone. In an earlier investigation, CBS News California Investigates discovered a number of people who got a 10-99 tax form in the mail from Uber, even though they had never driven for the ride-share company.

Federal Trade Commission data shows the agency has received nearly 400 complaints about Uber identity theft fraud, dating back to 2021, from victims all over the country. Many of them are saying things like, "I have never worked for Uber in my life." They reported impostors, who could be driving for Uber right now, used their full name, social security number and address.

"I was unaware of this issue until we learned about your reporting, so we are reaching out to the company because we believe this needs to be addressed," State Senator Josh Becker said. 

The senator has authored two recent laws that seek to protect Californians from identity theft. The senator said businesses like Uber need to do more to protect consumers.

"Especially if they know this kind of fraud is happening, we have to hold them responsible to address it," Becker said.

There is now a second class-action lawsuit that's been filed, claiming that Uber is aware of this type of fraud, but hasn't done enough to prevent and address it. So is the lawsuit sending a message to Uber?

"I mean, that is the hope. You know, part of what we're trying to do is not just get money, but we're trying to get Uber to correct its policies," Consumer Fraud Attorney Kenny Murena said.

Murena is based in Florida and filed the suit late last month. Another class action lawsuit was filed against Uber in California in 2023. Both allege that Uber doesn't properly screen its drivers.

"Uber doesn't necessarily know who many of its drivers are," Murena said. He added that many passengers are "potentially in the car with someone who would not otherwise be able to become an Uber driver without having used the personal information of a non-driver."

Daniel Yanisse, CEO of Checkr, a San Francisco-based company that conducts background checks for Uber, said in general, about half of resumes and job applications have some type of fake information on them.

"It's a spectrum, right? You can go from people lying just a little bit on their job experience, their dates, their titles, to inflate it, to look better," Yanisse said. "That's been happening for some time, but now we're seeing more and more, all the way to a completely synthetic candidate that's a fake person, nothing on it is real."

Checkr recently launched identity verification, a new tool that allows employers to confirm their potential employees are who they say they are, looking at things like names that don't match IDs or selfies made with AI.  Yanisse said it's also a problem that the federal government has no safeguard to keep people from using the same social security numbers for multiple driver accounts.

"And maybe 20, 30, 40 different people are using the same identity to get access to the platform in an illegitimate way," Yanisse said.

Senator Becker has now called on Uber to do something to address this widespread and growing fraud.

"If you're sitting in the back of a car, I take a lot of ride share, you don't want to be wondering if this person is an imposter. We have to give people confidence," he said.

When asked how many taxpayers have received Uber tax earnings forms that indicate fraud, the IRS said it doesn't collect public data on 10-99 complaints.

Uber released the following statement:

"Identity theft and tax fraud are sophisticated, ever-evolving issues that have long impacted a wide range of industries. Uber maintains robust safeguards designed to detect and prevent fraudulent activity, and we continually enhance these systems to address emerging tactics. We disagree with the claims in this complaint."

If anyone believes they are a victim of this type of fraud, email Kristine Lazar at KLazar@cbs.com.

Highland resident Chamel Abdulkarim was arrested by police on multiple felony arson-related charges for the massive fire that destroyed the 1.2 million square foot building on Tuesday. 

The Facebook video post shows the start of the fire, with flames melting through the plastic wrapping of Scott toilet paper cases.

Abdulkarim, 29, has been identified as an employee of NFI Industries, which operates the Ontario warehouse site as a distribution center for Kimberly-Clark, whose portfolio of brands includes Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, and more.

"All you had to do was pay us enough to live," a person says in the video, walking through the warehouse, igniting pallets, saying, "There goes your inventory."

Forklift driver Alejandro Montero said that he had talked with the accused arsonist 15 minutes before the fire erupted around 12:30 a.m.

"I just met him that night. He was helping me load my trailer," Montero said. "I was working together with him right there for two hours before break and then right at break... I went to my car, and that's when it happened."  

Montero says the dock loader, later identified by police as Abdulkarim, was nowhere to be found after a head count was taken once employees evacuated. Montero says he's got mixed emotions.

"We were kind of concerned for him at first, you know, so I don't know, a lot of anger too, I guess. We lost our jobs -- that, he did that to everyone. He put everyone in that position," Montero said, noting that he was sent the social media video. "I couldn't believe it, yeah. I couldn't believe it."

Ontario Fire Deputy Chief Mike Wedell said more than 140 personnel worked to extinguish the blaze, with assistance from the Riverside County, Los Angeles County and San Bernardino County Fire Departments, as well as the Riverside City, Rancho Cucamonga, Chino Valley, Corona, Montclair, Colton, Rialto, San Manuel and Los Angeles fire departments. 

Clouds of black smoke covered the area, as ash flew in the air. Fire officials urged children and seniors near the fire to remain indoors due to the poor air quality. 

Fire crews initially said the blaze was suspicious in nature.

"Definitely, it was uncharacteristic fire. Just the fire behavior that they were experiencing inside, and the rapid spread of that fire for such a large building to move that quickly," Ontario Fire Chief Mike Gerken said on Tuesday.

In a statement issued Wednesday, Kimberly-Clark said its supply chain network "is designed for continuity during disruptions and mitigating actions are already in motion." In other words, there won't be a toilet paper or diaper shortage or a disruption in supply due to the Ontario distribution center fire. 

"I don't know what he had going on personally with the company or whatever it was. I know he wasn't a temp like us," Montero said. "I don't know how much he was getting paid, but I was making good money there. You know I'm a little bummed out. I lost my job." 

"Starting (today), a cooling trend is expected with increasing onshore flow ahead of a low-pressure system for the weekend," said a statement from the National Weather Service. "Light to moderate precipitation will fall across most of Southern California in two rounds."

Despite Wednesday's temperatures sitting between 5 and 10 degrees above the average across the region, gradual cooling was expected to start early Thursday, everywhere except the Inland Empire, where temperatures were still expected to be above 80 degrees. Cooler weather is predicted to continue through next Wednesday, though rain is out of the forecast a day earlier.

At the same time, NWS officials said that there would be elevated winds blowing east through mountain regions and high deserts through the weekend. 

Forecasters said that rain will come in two waves over the weekend, with the first round arriving late Friday night and lasting through the early afternoon Saturday. Despite early predictions that the system would be more intense, it has weakened as shifting north. 

Predictions indicate that coastal areas can see less than a quarter-inch of rain with little to no accumulation in the desert regions. 

The second wave of rain is expected to be a bit stronger as it moves through Southern California on Sunday. Showers will linger through Monday morning, possibly affecting the early morning commuters. 

Snow could fall as low as 6,500 feet in mountain ranges, forecasters said. 

Come Tuesday next week, dry and seasonable conditions were expected to return with temperatures averaging in the 70s across Southern California.

It happened at around 5:35 a.m. on eastbound lanes of SR-118 near the southbound I-405, according to the California Highway Patrol incident log for the crash. 

For unknown reasons, the big rig slammed through the cement divider and came to a stop while blocking the HOV lane on the eastbound side of the 118 and lanes heading west. 

A SigAlert was issued for the HOV and No. 1 lanes on the eastbound 118, as well as the HOV and lanes No.1 through No. 3 heading west at the 405 Freeway. They did not say how long the closures were expected to last. 

It's unclear how many other vehicles were involved in the collision and if there were any injuries resulting from the incident. 

The blaze was reported at around 5:20 p.m. as the train moved through the city near the 3900 block of E. Valley Boulevard, according to Los Angeles Fire Department crews. 

It took just over an hour for firefighters to fully extinguish the flames, which had engulfed dozens of Amazon packages inside the railcar. They said that there was no belief that there was anything immediately hazardous inside the cargo container.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Aerial footage showed large flames inside the Amazon container, which had one door ajar. Despite the fire, the train continued to travel through the rail yard with a large cloud of billowing smoke extending into the air. 

Firefighters said that the train engineer was aware of the fire, but continued to travel after they were told to stop until reaching the train yard. 

Cooper, who has been an associate coach with the school's program since 2023, now takes on his eighth head coaching job since retiring from basketball in 1991. He succeeds Jim Saia, who was the head coach of the Golden Eagles for the last decade. 

During Wednesday's introductory conference, Cooper spoke on the tenets that have made him a successful coach in the past. 

"I've always said it takes five Ds to win a championship: determination, dedication, desire, discipline and decision-making," Cooper said. "I've incorporated those principles into my coaching philosophy, and they will be pillars of what we do here at Cal State LA."

He went on to say that one of his main goals is to build a program that the university can take pride in by emphasizing the need for fundraising, strengthening ties with the Los Angeles community and boosting fan support. 

"The Lakers are L.A., Michael Cooper is L.A., and Cal State LA, we are L.A.," Cooper said. 

Now 69, Cooper was one of the NBA's premier defensive standouts during his tenure with the Lakers. From 1978 to 1990, he was a five-time NBA All-Defensive First Team player and three-time Second Team player. He was the 1987 Defensive Player of the Year and won five NBA Championships with the Purple and Gold. 

After a one-season stint in Italy, Cooper retired from playing and joined the Lakers as an assistant coach in 1994, kick-starting a long and successful coaching career. He would leave the Lakers two seasons later to join the Los Angeles Sparks staff as an assistant before taking over the helm in 2000. 

He coached the Sparks to back-to-back WNBA Championships in 2001 and 2002 and was named the WNBA's Coach of the Year in his first season. 

After the 2004 season ended, Cooper forayed back into the NBA with the Denver Nuggets as an assistant in 2004 and as their interim head coach for a portion of the 2004-05 season. He then moved to the NBA's G-League as the head coach of the Albuquerque Thunderbirds, with whom he won a championship in 2006. 

Cooper rejoined the Sparks from 2007 to 2009 before moving on to coach the USC Trojans women's basketball team from 2009 to 2013. He then ventured back to the WNBA with the Atlanta Dream before moving back to Los Angeles. 

From 2019 to 2023, he would coach two local high school programs at the Chadwick School on the Palos Verdes Peninsula and Culver City High School. 

Cooper is a Los Angeles native who played his own high school basketball at Pasadena High School. After graduating in 1974, he spent two seasons with Pasadena City College and then the University of New Mexico. He was selected in the third round of the 1978 NBA Draft by the Lakers, with whom he spent his entire NBA career. 

During an interview with USA Today in 2002, Boston Celtics star and NBA legend Larry Bird said that Cooper was the best defender he faced during his career. He was one of three Lakers to play on all five of the Lakers' 1980s NBA Championship-winning teams, along with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Magic Johnson.

He was elected into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2024 and had his No. 21 jersey retired by the Lakers in 2025. 

Fire was reported in the attic of the three-story Victorian home at 7001 Franklin Avenue, doing business as the Magic Castle, around 5:30 p.m.

"First-arriving companies are in offensive mode, coordinating roof ventilation, fire suppression, and salvage operations on the third floor," LAFD said in a statement.  

People inside were assessed by paramedics, and evacuations were ordered as the venue opened at 5 p.m., according to the website. Fire officials said roof work on the structure may be the possible cause of the fire.

It took 68 firefighters to knock down the flames within 41 minutes, according to the LAFD.

The owner of The Magic Castle spoke with CBS LA after the fire, saying that they are grateful for the fast work of firefighters and that they hope to reopen all operations as soon as possible. Cleanup efforts continued into the next day, with operators confirming damage was contained to the attic and some upper-floor offices. 

In a statement posted online, Simone Turkington, the president of the Academy of Magical Arts, said fire crews arrived at the scene before sprinkler systems were activated, "preventing an unthinkable amount of water damage throughout the building."

Building owner Randy Pitchford posted on X that " ALL of our important history, rare artwork, paintings and posters, one-of-kind magical artifacts, our museum, and the irreplaceable William Larsen Sr Library of Magical Arts are safe, sound, and undamaged!"    

The entertainment, dinner venue states on its website, "Our goals are to advance the art and promote a positive image of magic and magicians worldwide."

The Franklin Avenue mansion was built in 1909, and was transformed into the Magic Castle in 1963. The building was declared a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument in 1989.  

The pothole is located on southbound lanes of the freeway just south of Palmdale Boulevard, CHP officials said in a social media post alerting the public. 

They said that the three rightmost lanes would be closed as Caltrans crews worked to repair the issue, and that only the No. 1 lane would remain fully open. 

"Traffic is backing up — expect delays!" officers said. 

It's unclear what caused the pothole to open up and how long it would take for the lanes to fully reopen. 

The quiet stretch of Moneta Avenue is now at the center of a dispute with the United States Postal Service after delivery was indefinitely put on hold, according to neighbors, who say it was a mistake. 

"Where's my mail?" asked 73-year-old Mike Bunnell, who was so surprised to see that his mail service had been suspended that he went to his local post office to challenge their claim. 

He says that he received a letter citing safety concerns over a dog on his property, but that the big problem is that he doesn't even own a dog. 

"There's no dog here. Not mine, I don't own a dog," he said. "This never happened."

When he spoke with USPS officials, he was told that there had been a mistake and that the incorrect letter was sent to residents on Moneta Ave. 

"They said they made a mistake, it wasn't supposed to be a dog letter, it was supposed to be a coyote letter, and I said I haven't seen any coyotes either," Bunnell said. 

The USPS claim, however, comes on the heels of a string of at least four coyote attacks in recent weeks, three of which involved children in the Carson area. After the series of attacks, California Department of Fish & Wildlife officials captured a coyote that they said was connected to three of the instances, and it was euthanized. 

Despite that, Bunnell and his neighbor, Tom Williams, who received the same notice, are frustrated by the inconvenience. 

"They're holding us responsible for wild animals in the community here," Williams said, noting that USPS employees told him service wouldn't resume until the issue is resolved. 

Now, after living in the same home for 74 years without issue, he says the problem has become one that could cost a pretty penny. 

"So we're going to have to pay a private pest control person to come out, four-five hundred dollars, up to a few thousand dollars, maybe more," Williams said. "And even if there was one that was caught, how do you know that was the one that was here? What is it going to take to get our mail back?"

USPS officials said that residents can continue to pick up their mail at their local post office. 

In a news release, LAPD detectives said that officers were dispatched to the 20500 block of Ventura Boulevard in Woodland Hills at around 11 a.m. on Monday after learning of a stabbing that had occurred. Upon arrival, officers found two people suffering from multiple stab wounds. 

"The investigation determined the suspect, identified as 32-year-old Adam Courtney Brown, stabbed both of his parents multiple times causing significant, life-threatening injuries," the release said. 

Police say that Brown fled from the area on foot and is believed to have left Woodland Hills via public transportation. They said that he is known to frequent the Palmdale, Hollywood and Woodland Hills areas. 

"Brown is considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached," police said. "If seen, call 911."

Both of the victims, who haven't been publicly identified, were hospitalized in stable condition, police said. 

Anyone with more information on the incident or Brown's whereabouts was urged to contact LAPD Topanga Division Major Assault Crimes detectives at (818) 756-3264.

In a post on social media, LASD officials advised the public to be aware of their surroundings around their home and to report anything out of the ordinary after the hidden surveillance camera was found hidden in bushes outside a home in the 12500 block of Summerwind Street in Cerritos. 

"Similar devices have also been discovered in bushes and on poles in other areas of the city," the post said. "Authorities warn that burglars may plant these devices to monitor homes and activity."

In recent years, there have been many similar discoveries reported across Southern California, with hidden cameras found in the yards of homes from Palos Verdes, West Covina and Arcadia in Los Angeles County to Upland, Chino Hills and Temecula, for which three Colombian nationals were arrested, in the Inland Empire. In late 2024, New York Police Department officials said that hidden cameras were part of a nationwide trend targeting homeowners. 

Veterinary specialists immediately got to work after the 2-month-old puppy was brought to the animal center on March 9, when it was found somewhere in Sierra Madre, according to a social media post. They said that the recovery process would likely take weeks as the nose begins to heal itself from the inside out, since there isn't enough skin to close the wound. 

"Peanut still has a long healing journey ahead, but he's already showing how resilient he is," the humane center said in a statement. "Despite everything, this little pup has been so brave."

In order to aid the process, veterinarians placed a stent to keep his nostril open and allow him to breathe as the healing is ongoing. Officials say that Peanut eats soft meals served on a flat plate so that he is able to safely get all of the necessary nutrients he needs to heal and grow strong. 

"He might look a little different to us, but we think he doesn't know a thing," said Lesley Garcia, a spokesperson for the Pasadena Humane Center.

Pasadena Humane Center officials said that every donation to their Miracle Medical Fund, which will help support Peanut and his recovery, is being matched by Fetch Pet Insurance up to $7,500, meaning he and other animals at the center could receive even more care. 

After posting his story on social media, Garcia said that they've received thousands of donations to help continue the foundation's life-saving treatment.

"Everybody loves little Peanut, and we're so thankful to our staff and our community for providing him with the best life he can have," Garcia said. 

Once he's fully healed, Peanut will go up for adoption, and Garcia estimates he'll have no problem finding a forever home. 

The house fire was reported around 1:45 p.m. in the 300 block of N. Delfern Drive. Originally, 100 firefighters were at the scene of the "greater alarm incident," and by about 4 p.m., about 150 firefighters were there, with "major emergency status" issued by LAFD.

Crews initially observed light smoke on the second floor of the four-story, 24,000 square-foot home. Aerial footage showed firefighters tackling the blaze with hoses, standing on the roof. "Firefighters continue to battle multiple areas of fire in the attic," LAFD said nearly two hours after the fire broke out.

"We currently are in the offensive mode, which means fire companies have pulled off hand lines and they are currently up in that attic, trying to locate the seat of that fire and extinguish it as we speak," LAFD Capt. Anthony Tubbs said. 

"A 24,000 square foot home is about the size of a commercial building. That's going to require a lot of manpower. It's going to require a lot of labor, time-consuming and it requires a lot of handlines and a lot of coordination."

All occupants and workers on the property are accounted for and safe, according to LAFD. One firefighter suffered some sort of injury while battling the blaze and was taken to a nearby hospital in fair to serious condition for what they called a medical emergency, LAFD officials said. A second firefighter was also hospitalized for heat exposure, crews said.

Around 5:50 p.m., LAFD declared a knockdown of all active flames.

The chase began at around 8:40 p.m. on the westbound 91 Freeway in Anaheim, but continued north into Los Angeles County, then headed back south towards the Inland Empire, CHP officers said. After briefly driving through Riverside County on the 15 Freeway heading east, the driver then merged onto the 60 Freeway heading towards San Bernardino County. 

Minutes later, the driver then headed back into Riverside County, where they exited the freeway in Jurupa Valley. They then got back onto the freeway, headed through San Bernardino County and wound back up in LA County in the East San Gabriel Valley. In what wound up being a lengthy cycle, the suspect then drove back into Orange County on the 57 Freeway. 

Eventually, just before 10:30 p.m., the suspect merged onto the 22 Freeway before exiting and came to a stop at a gas station in Garden Grove, where they were taken into custody without incident. They have not yet been identified. 

As many as six CHP patrol cars were seen chasing the car at one point. 

Officers said that the chase began in Orange County after the silver pickup truck was seen swerving, which led them to upgrade the suspect's want to possible DUI. 

The chase continued along the 91, 605, 405, 71, 15 and 60 Freeways. 

Arlene Viveros said she was the last one of her 11 siblings who spoke to her father minutes before he was killed in a multi-vehicle crash near Lincoln Avenue and Anaheim Boulevard.

Viveros said her 70-year-old father, Alberto Viveros Piedra, was on his way home from work. She had spoken to him on the phone before he left and about 15 minutes later, the crash occurred.

"I still expect him to come home," Arlene Viveros said. "It was not his time."

On Tuesday morning, around 12:45 a.m., officers from the Anaheim Police Department noticed a silver Infiniti sedan driving at a high rate of speed near Cypress Street and Harbor Boulevard. When officers attempted to catch up, the driver, identified as a 19-year-old, allegedly accelerated away from police.

Officers did not initiate a pursuit, but a short time later, patrol units found a crash near Lincoln Avenue and Anaheim Boulevard. Four vehicles were involved in the crash, including the silver Infiniti and a red Camry that belonged to Alberto Viveros.

Alberto Piedra and 14-year-old Anaheim High School student, Andrew Joseph Sanchez, were pronounced dead at the scene. Police said that Sanchez was the front-seat passenger in the Infiniti, and that two female Katella High School students were riding in the backseat.

Arlene Viveros said when she didn't hear from her father later that morning, she began to worry. She went to his house but didn't find him, so she decided to retrace his route to and from work. On her way back, she noticed the crash but did not see her father's red Camry and assumed he was not involved.

It wasn't until she saw the news that she saw reports that a 70-year-old man had died in the crash and Arlene Viveros said she knew it was her father. 

"The 70-year-old man is my dad. The unidentified person is my dad," Arlene Viveros said.

Police believe the silver Infiniti was struck by a blue sedan as it sped through the intersection, which caused it to then collide with Alberto Viveros' car.

When asked how she feels about the 19-year-old driver, Arlene Viveros said she wants justice but knows her father would want her to forgive them.

"I want to be mad, but I also know my dad is a very forgiving person and I feel like he'd be the first person to forgive that kid," Arlene Viveros said. 

Anaheim police are continuing to investigate the crash. The 19-year-old driver remains hospitalized and no charges have been filed against them. 

The guitarist who once played for Van Halen and is known for shaping a legendary rock sound is now rebuilding his life from the ground up.

"Best songs I done, on a shoestring," Kilgore said as he shared memories and what's left after losing his home in the wildfire. "Altadena, it was a pretty place up here," he said.

Kilgore retired after decades in the industry, but then the Eaton Fire tore through Altadena, destroying his historic ranch home and priceless guitars. 

 "I had a parlor guitar, 120 years old, never scratched." He continued to explain that his insurance, Allstate, canceled him and many others months before the Eaton Fire, "I ended up on food stamps," he said. "That's what damn near killed me. I refused to leave," he said. 

Musician Kristy Cepielik sings along as Kilgore plays guitar, adding, "He's the best guitarist on the planet!" Cepielik met Kilgore this year, inspiring him to perform and record again. 

"It transcends time and space for me. That's the only thing that's really kept me alive is that the hope that I might be able to put something out, together, and I didn't really plan on it this late in life," he said. "But you know what, if the house hadn't burned down, I'd have never met her."

The two are working on a couple of new songs together. "You called it 'Big Sky,' and I thought, well let's call it 'Altadena Sky' because people will pay attention to that," Cepielik said. 

Back in the rhythm, back in the fight, for Terry Kilgore, this isn't just a comeback; it's doing what he's always done best.

"It changed my life when I had to go out, get out, and get in it again. Not so bad," Kilgore said. 

Police were called to the park, which is located at 5809 Green Valley Circle, just before 12:55 p.m. on Monday, March 30, for reports of an attempted kidnapping involving a young child. Witnesses described the suspect as an adult male who was wearing a red hoodie and was last seen near the southwest part of the park. 

"According to investigators, the suspect approached a four-year-old child at the playground and attempted to lure the child away from their parent by telling the child to come with him," the release said. "The parent immediately noticed the interaction and quickly moved toward the child."

Police also noted that another bystander also recognized what was happening and approached the child and suspect to assist. When the two other adults approached, the suspect then left the park, police said. 

Responding officers immediately began searching the park and the surrounding area, where they learned that a person matching the suspect's description was seen in a car that was stopped in the parking structure of a nearby shopping center, according to the CCPD release. 

The suspect was located and detained at the location and identified as 57-year-old Los Angeles man Marlo Jeffrey Hampstead. He was arrested and charged for attempted kidnapping, police said. 

"At no time was the child physically taken or harmed," according to the release. 

Police said that the incident highlights the importance of community awareness, quick action and rapid police response. 

"While this appears to be an isolated incident and there have been no other similar reports, parents and caregivers are encouraged to remain vigilant in public spaces and report suspicious activity immediately," the release said. 

Anyone who knows more about the attempted kidnapping was urged to contact Culver City PD at (310) 253-6202.

The crash happened at around 4 a.m. on Sunday near Ninth Street and Fashion Avenue, according to a news release from the Long Beach Police Department. 

The woman, who has been identified as 49-year-old Heaven Hooper, was rushed to a nearby hospital by Long Beach Fire Department paramedics. She was pronounced dead shortly after arrival, police said. 

"The preliminary investigation indicates a white Toyota Tacoma was traveling westbound on Ninth Street when it struck a pedestrian in the roadway outside of a crosswalk," LBPD's release said. "The Toyota Tacoma fled the scene. 

As they continue their investigation, detectives ask anyone who may know more to contact them at (562) 570-7355.

The LAPD said officers were conducting a traffic stop around 1 a.m. near Telfair Avenue and Penrose Street. As officers searched the vehicle, they reported finding a rifle, a handgun and a suspicious package and requested assistance from the bomb squad. 

Officers set up a perimeter and began evacuating the people who lived nearby. During the evacuations, Lt. Bruce Koss said the officers "encountered a vicious dog which attacked one of the officers," and the police fatally shot the dog. 

Koss said the officer who was attacked fell backwards before he was bitten by the dog, which caused him to hit his head on the pavement. He was taken to a nearby hospital in unknown condition.

The bomb squad has rendered the explosive devices safe and remains on scene collecting evidence. 

One of the individuals involved in the initial traffic stop was detained by police for further questioning. 

Nearby streets will remain closed for the next couple of hours. 

One community that is particularly upset about the ticket prices is Inglewood, where multiple events are slated to be held at SoFi Stadium and the Intuit Dome. Despite the proximity to their homes, they say that cost will likely keep them from being able to enjoy the games in person. 

"I wasn't expecting the tickets to be inexpensive; I wasn't that naive," said Tracy Dworsky, whose family, including her two daughters and their husbands, had put aside $2,000 to buy tickets. 

They quickly found out that wouldn't be anywhere near enough, with each ticket costing hundreds of dollars and a 24% service fee to boot. 

"It felt like these were being made available for the super rich, honestly," Dworsky said. "I didn't buy anything. Disappointed."

Lifelong Inglewood resident Yolanda Davidson, who lives just blocks from the Olympic venues, is equally as disappointed, especially since they'll have to deal with the chaos surrounding the events, like the trash, crowds, traffic and so on.

"We shouldn't just have to bear all of the burden of the Olympics; we should be able to participate," Davidson said. 

Typical events, like the Super Bowl or large musical acts like Taylor Swift and Beyonce, at either of the venues, have clogged city streets and created a safety issue, Davidson says. 

"Kanye West was here last week, and people were trying to make it over to Centinela Hospital and they said it took them over 40 minutes just from around the corner on Sage," she said. 

She's pushing for all local law enforcement officers to wear body cameras by the time the games come to Los Angeles, a sentiment echoed by local small business owner Esaul Martin. 

"We're gonna learn a lot about, after the World Cup, once we see what kind of crowd that brings and how heavy traffic could be, what kinds of tourists we get, how many people are gonna come to our doors, to our city," Martin said. "I think it'll teach us a lot and we'll learn a little more about what we need to do."

He says pushing safety is of the utmost importance, so people can see Inglewood shine while in the global spotlight. 

"It's important for us to make sure they understand the city is safe. It's safe and a great city. It's a growing city, we're gonna have some roadblocks and things, we're gonna have to continue to learn as a city and a business," he said. "But, I think we're doing just fine."

LA28 initially said that approximately one million tickets would be as cheap as $28 and recently said that half of all tickets sold would be under $200. They also said that more affordable tickets would be available in the coming ticket drops, not just the ones for Southern California residents.

"We are deeply saddened by the loss of our coworker, Victor Zepeda, a member of the LA County Public Works Mountain Operations Crew," the department wrote in a social media post.

Zepeda was killed on April 1 when a crane fell at the Lancaster facility.  The accident was reported at 10:35 a.m. at 260 E. Ave. K-8.

Details about the fatal accident remain limited, but State Occupational Safety and Health Administration officials were investigating the cause of an apparent mechanical malfunction.

"His loss is deeply felt across Public Works, the LA County family, and by all who knew him," the department wrote. "Victor was a dedicated public servant for 14 years, protecting Los Angeles County communities and keeping his coworkers safe."  

Zepeda is survived by his wife, Yolanda and three young children.   

Officers told CBS LA that they were called to the 5900 block of De Forest Avenue at around 5 p.m. upon learning of the discovery. 

"Due to the circumstances, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office is responding to the scene," police said. 

Family members told CBS LA off-camera that what appeared to be the human skull and other bones of a small child were discovered in the middle of their holiday tradition while children were looking for Easter eggs. The discovery was made just feet from the entrance of the park's walking path, where residents often head out for exercise or daily walks. 

On Monday afternoon, police and the Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that the discovered remains were human. They said that they recovered a human skull and a jawbone. The remains have been taken to the Hertzberg-Davis Forensic Science Center in Los Angeles for further examination. 

Despite early reports that the remains belong to a child, the Medical Examiner's Office said that they have not been able to identify a gender or age. 

Aerial footage shows several brightly-colored eggs on the path near what looked to be a partially-excavated skull in the ground. Two officers were seen covering the object with a canopy. 

"At first we saw the family there, doing like an Easter egg hunt, but they were freaking out a little bit," said Marc Zaldana, who was walking along the path when he encountered the children in what he said were the moments after the disturbing discovery was made. "I can only imagine, like for them, finding a dead, another kid. Must be tragic for them."

As the investigation continues, police said that details would remain limited. Long Beach police officers were still on the scene as of 10 p.m. Saturday night, and the bones were recovered from the ground early Monday morning. 

Pratt's home was destroyed in the Palisades Fire. 

"They want to try and write a hit piece about me about my residence?" Pratt said on social media. "They want to attack me for not living in the Palisades while running for mayor. Hey, brain surgeon, my house burned down."

CBS LA contacted Pratt's campaign for an interview. They directed us to the video he posted on social media.

"Pratt daddy used his SBA Disaster Loan to get an Airstream craned into my burned-out lot in the Palisades," Pratt said. 

An LA Times spokesperson said they stood by their story and the reporting. 

"The Times learned that Mr. Pratt was living in Carpinteria and contacted him and those around him for comment," the spokesperson wrote. "We stand by our story and the reporting of our journalists."

Former LA City Councilman and county supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky does not believe the issue will affect Pratt's ability to run for mayor. 

"Common sense tells me he lost his home in the Palisades," Yaroslavsky said. "He's got to find a place to live. I'm not sure this is an issue that gets any traction."

Yaroslavsky and his colleagues at UCLA's Luskin School of Public Affairs recently released a poll showing a wide-open race for LA Mayor. A whopping 40% of voters remain undecided. Among the top three candidates are:

• Mayor Karen Bass in first with 25%
• Pratt in second with 11%
• Councilwoman Nithya Raman in third with 9%

In California's election system, the top two vote-getters in the June primary will face off in the November general election. If a candidate receives more than 50% of the vote in the June primary, they win the election outright, forgoing the November election. 

With so many undecided voters, Pratt sees an opening. 

"I was born here, went to school at USC," he said. "I bleed Dodger blue. This is my city, and I'm taking it back."

The 76-year-old said he's honoring a lesser-known labor organizer who pre-dated Chavez -- Bert Corona.  Moya said he originally wanted to honor Corona in the Jackson Street mural five years ago.

"My original suggestion was to put Bert Corona here in the first place, but the community wanted Cesar Chavez," he said.

When Moya begins a mural, he always starts with the eyes. "I think the eyes are very important. It tells all," he said as Corona's face begins to take shape.

The original mural was done by Moya and a collective of young artists, who painted vignettes of the Latino community, with the biggest portrait being that of Cesar Chavez.

"Here was a leader that the community liked. And they put him on a pedestal. And then now they come out with this stuff," Moya said.

Chavez was someone he'd painted numerous times before, but Moya always felt Bert Corona, whose activism pre-dated the Chicano movement of the 1960s, deserved his flowers.

"He's not a flamboyant person. He was more of a quiet guy. He liked to get things done," Moya said. So, Moya is painting on, with full approval from the community, the mayor, and Corona's family.

Though Chavez's portrait will be replaced, the slogan "Si Se Puede" or "Yes You Can" will remain.

"It belongs to the United Farmworkers, not Cesar Chavez. But the farm workers, and the campesinos,  that's different," he said. Another phrase will be added to the bottom of the mural, "Un dano contra uno es un dano contra todo," translated, it says "A harm to one is a harm to all."

Once Moya finishes the mural this weekend, he hopes it sparks curiosity. "Get educated. Learn about him, showing the positiveness about Chicano and Latino culture," Moya said.