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17-year-old Woodland Hills student dies of fentanyl poisoning
A 17-year-old El Camino Real Charter High School student has reportedly died from a fentanyl overdose, adding additional concerns onto the already mounting problem facing Southern California educators.
Bass, Caruso face off in second one-on-one debate
Congresswoman Karen Bass and developer Rick Caruso traded jabs in what was a sometimes tense debate.
District closes Santa Monica school infested with mold and termites
Parents are frustrated after learning that John Muir Elementary School was closed due to a decade-old water problem.
Police searching for suspect who shot a 60-year-old man at a street takeover
Police said the victim was shot in the back while walking past the street takeover on his way home.
Wild video shows woman unknowingly driving down 405 Freeway without front tire
With sparks flying from an exposed steel brake disc on the front passenger's side of the black Audi and trunk wide open, the woman traveled down the 405 Freeway where she waved when one man pulled up alongside her, recording the entire scene.
Irvine ranked as 13th best city to live in the United States
The only other two California cities on the list are Fremont (No. 18) and San Jose (No. 25).
Many 'mom and pop' landlords owed tens of thousands in back rent
The eviction moratorium is now set to expire in a few months but small "mom and pop" landlords say it will take them years to recover from the economic loss.
Woman recovering after she was attacked by homeless man in Torrance
The woman, who has not been identified, was sexually assaulted and attacked by a homeless man while she was walking her two dogs in Torrance late at night in August.
Suspect responsible for hit-and-run involving teenage boy arrested
The suspect was taken into custody by the Redondo Beach Police Department after he was pulled over by Lomita Sheriffs.
Small vegetation fire breaks out at Hansen Dam
Firefighters managed to establish a perimeter on the fire that started at one-half of an acre, with potential to grow to three acres.
FBI sends Hunter Biden tax, gun purchase evidence to U.S. Attorney
Agents months ago gathered what they believe is sufficient evidence to charge the president's son with crimes related to taxes and making a false statement when purchasing a gun, according to sources.
Justin Bieber puts Justice World Tour on hold, all remaining shows cancelled until 2023
The two-time Grammy award winner announced in September his plans to take a break due to health reasons following a performance in Brazil.
2 killed, 6 injured in Las Vegas stabbing attack
A suspect has been taken into custody.
Biden pardoning prior federal offenses of marijuana possession
President Biden said "no one should be in jail just for using or possessing marijuana."
Woman's body found in Newhall clothes donation bin
The grim discovery was reported to authorities at about 10 a.m. at Lyons and Orchard Village Road.
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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.
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Santa Monica elementary school closed for entire school year after officials find mold, termites
Parents are frustrated after learning that John Muir Elementary School was closed due to a decade-old water problem. Kandiss Crone reports.
Shameless Weekend Weather Plug: Grand Park's 10th Anniversary
Come out to Grand Park to celebrate its 10th anniversary. The event is free and will be this Saturday and Sunday.
Bass, Caruso face off once again in another debate for LA Mayor
Congresswoman Karen Bass and developer Rick Caruso traded jabs in what was a sometimes tense debate. Tom Wait reports.
Woodland Hills teenager dies from fentanyl overdose
Rick Montanez reports from Woodland Hills, where a student at El Camino Real Charter High School reportedly died of a fentanyl overdose.
Clippers host preseason showcase at Galen Center
CBSLA Sports Director Jim Hill was live at the Galen Center with a look at the team's showcase Thursday at the Galen Center near USC's campus.
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2 killed, 6 injured in Las Vegas stabbing attack
A suspect has been taken into custody.
17-year-old Woodland Hills student dies of fentanyl poisoning
A 17-year-old El Camino Real Charter High School student has reportedly died from a fentanyl overdose, adding additional concerns onto the already mounting problem facing Southern California educators.
Bass, Caruso face off in second one-on-one debate
Congresswoman Karen Bass and developer Rick Caruso traded jabs in what was a sometimes tense debate.
District closes Santa Monica school infested with mold and termites
Parents are frustrated after learning that John Muir Elementary School was closed due to a decade-old water problem.
Biden says risk of "Armageddon" highest since Cuban Missile Crisis
Biden said Russian President Vladimir Putin was "not joking when he talks about the potential use of tactical nuclear weapons, or biological or chemical weapons."
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CBS2 Investigates: Have celebrities gotten the message about using too much water?
A CBS2 Investigation into some of Hollywood's biggest celebrities found many of them using more than their allotted amount of water and violating water district rules. In the two months since the investigation, have they gotten the message?
Gascón files battery, false imprisonment charges against LASD lieutenant
The charges stem from a "heated dispute" between a newly promoted LASD narcotics lieutenant and a woman at the famed Matsuhisa Restaurant in Beverly Hills.
Granada Hills homeowner sued by LA County for hoarding
CBS reported on the home back in November of last year, at which point publicly-funded cleanup crews cleared more than 20,000 pounds of trash from the yard. Now, more than a year later, and with no noticeable change in sight, LA County has taken matters into their own hands.
75 aggravated assaults reported on LAUSD campuses last year
In 2021, there were 332 batteries, 75 aggravated assaults and 12 arsons on LAUSD campuses. Ross Palombo shows how staffing shortages are affecting safety at Los Angeles schools.
How staffing cuts for school police affected safety in LAUSD
Drastic cuts made two years ago forced the Los Angeles school police to rethink their service model by removing permanently stationed officers from inside schools.
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17-year-old Woodland Hills student dies of fentanyl poisoning
A 17-year-old El Camino Real Charter High School student has reportedly died from a fentanyl overdose, adding additional concerns onto the already mounting problem facing Southern California educators.
Bass, Caruso face off in second one-on-one debate
Congresswoman Karen Bass and developer Rick Caruso traded jabs in what was a sometimes tense debate.
District closes Santa Monica school infested with mold and termites
Parents are frustrated after learning that John Muir Elementary School was closed due to a decade-old water problem.
Police searching for suspect who shot a 60-year-old man at a street takeover
Police said the victim was shot in the back while walking past the street takeover on his way home.
Many 'mom and pop' landlords owed tens of thousands in back rent
The eviction moratorium is now set to expire in a few months but small "mom and pop" landlords say it will take them years to recover from the economic loss.
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Wild video shows woman unknowingly driving down 405 Freeway without front tire
With sparks flying from an exposed steel brake disc on the front passenger's side of the black Audi and trunk wide open, the woman traveled down the 405 Freeway where she waved when one man pulled up alongside her, recording the entire scene.
Southern California gas prices stop rising, despite OPEC's decision to cut production
The 33-day streak of gas price increases that pushed the average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County to new record highs finally ended Thursday with a tiny decrease – three-tenths of a cent to $6.49.
Thanksgiving prices rising after bird-flu kills millions of turkeys
Turkey prices are going through the roof but not because of inflation.
Police arrest armed carjacking suspect following hours-long standoff in Newport Beach
The series of events began with a pair of carjackings near Fashion Island, before officers engaged in pursuit with the suspect. He fled on foot in the Dover Shores community, where he prompted an hours-long standoff after barricading inside of a home.
Woman stabbed by transient in Santa Ana
McFadden and Main Street were blocked off Monday morning so officers could search for the suspect.
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San Bernardino police arrest suspect connected to shooting at Inland Center Mall
The shooting occurred on Friday, Sept. 30 outside of the mall's food court area. According to police the suspect, Pablo Estrada, 23, was involved in a dispute of some sort with the victim inside of the mall.
280 San Bernardino tenants searching for new housing as city looks to close decrepit dormitory
The tenants of an unpermitted apartment building said that the city is making the matter worse by forcing them out.
DEA agents make historic drug bust; seize 3,552 pounds of methamphetamine
The 3,552 pounds of meth are the largest-ever seizure for the DEA's Los Angeles Division, who also took 66 kilograms of cocaine into custody -- all located inside of the garage of a Norco residence. They are estimated to have a street value of $33 million.
Riverside adopts homeless encampment ban along the Santa Ana River
The Riverside City Council overwhelmingly adopted an ordinance making homeless encampments along many parts of the Santa Ana River bottom illegal.
Riverside County man charged with wildlife trafficking after selling jaguar cub
A Riverside County man and a Texas woman were federally indicted on Wednesday after they were found to have sold a live jaguar cub on separate occasions before it was abandoned on the doorsteps of an animal care center.
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FBI sends Hunter Biden tax, gun purchase evidence to U.S. Attorney
Agents months ago gathered what they believe is sufficient evidence to charge the president's son with crimes related to taxes and making a false statement when purchasing a gun, according to sources.
2 killed, 6 injured in Las Vegas stabbing attack
A suspect has been taken into custody.
Biden pardoning prior federal offenses of marijuana possession
President Biden said "no one should be in jail just for using or possessing marijuana."
LeBron James makes NBA ownership pitch for team in Vegas
"It's the best fan base in the world," the Lakers star said. "I would love to bring a team here [in Las Vegas] at some point."
Kevin Spacey heads to court over actor's sexual misconduct claims
The trial will focus on an alleged encounter between the two men in New York City in 1986, when Rapp was 14 years old.
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Bass, Caruso face off in second one-on-one debate
Congresswoman Karen Bass and developer Rick Caruso traded jabs in what was a sometimes tense debate.
FBI sends Hunter Biden tax, gun purchase evidence to U.S. Attorney
Agents months ago gathered what they believe is sufficient evidence to charge the president's son with crimes related to taxes and making a false statement when purchasing a gun, according to sources.
Biden pardoning prior federal offenses of marijuana possession
President Biden said "no one should be in jail just for using or possessing marijuana."
2022 General Election Voter Information
You've got questions about the voting process... we've got answers. From deadlines to polling places, check out our voter info guide.
Court declares DACA illegal, leaves policy intact for current enrollees
As of June 30, 594,120 immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children were enrolled in DACA, half of whom live in California, Texas and Illinois.
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Expanded Child Tax Credit available only through the end of 2022
The expansion of the Child Tax Credit was made for just one year, and will be reduced back to $2,000 per child in 2023.
Los Angeles County gas prices break high record set in June
The average price for a gallon of regular, self-serve gasoline in Los Angeles County went up a penny overnight, bringing that price to $6.47, breaking the record of $6.46 set on June 14.
Newsom orders early arrival of winter blend to slow rising prices at the pump
Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered state officials to lift restrictions on producing cheaper winter blends of gasoline to slow the steep increase in the price of unleaded at the pump.
Gas prices jump yet again, nearing record highs
The cost of gasoline saw yet another increase overnight, climbing for the 28th straight day. With the noted jump this week alone, California is just 7.9 cents away from the record high of $6.46 set in June.
Southern California gas prices up 15 cents, the largest daily increase since 2012
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gas in Los Angeles County is now $6.26, approaching the record high of $6.46 set on June 14.
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More cheese recalled due to listeria outbreak
Federal officials are investigating an outbreak of bacterial infection that has sickened six, hospitalizing five.
Concussion expert says Miami Dolphins failed to protect injured quarterback
Tua Tagovailoa was taken to University of Cincinnati Medical Center for further evaluation after sustaining head and neck injuries.
DEA: OD deaths spurred by fake pills with fentanyl — and some look like candy
Rainbow-colored pills are "being marketed and aimed at young people," DEA Administrator Anne Milgram said.
California attorney general warns town against abortion ban
California Attorney General Rob Bonta threatened legal action against the Temecula City Council if they decided to override state law.
CDC now tracking rise of BF.7 and BA.2.75 COVID variants nationwide
The BA.5 variant from the summer wave of cases has now fallen to 81.3% of new infections.
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After significant decline, gas prices climbing yet again throughout Southern California
Gas prices climbed for the 20th consecutive day Thursday, now up 34 cents during that time period. Experts claim that
Some Regal, Edwards theaters in Orange County abruptly closed for good
Cineworld, parent company of Regal Cinemas, filed for bankruptcy last week.
Kanye West Splits With San Francisco-based Gap clothing giant
Kanye West says he's breaking up with the Gap. Letter sent terminating the contract between Gap and West's company, Yeezy.
NYPD investigating death of Bed Bath & Beyond CFO Gustavo Arnal
Police found the 52-year-old unconscious with injuries showing he fell from a building in Manhattan.
Remote work delaying DTLA's post-pandemic recovery, study says
Researchers say that downtown Los Angeles' post-pandemic recovery may need a boost after many jobs have shifted to remote work.
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Chargers inconsistent run defense faces challenge vs. Browns
Los Angeles faces its biggest run-stopping challenge on Sunday at Cleveland, as Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt lead a ground game that is second in the league, averaging 187.3 yards.
LeBron makes Las Vegas expansion pitch to Adam Silver
James, who has spoken in the past about wanting to eventually own an NBA franchise — with Las Vegas on his mind — sent a crystal-clear message to Commissioner Adam Silver on Wednesday night, reminding him of his future plans.
Kershaw, Dodgers beat Rockies, 6-1, for 111th victory
The Los Angeles Dodgers finished with their 111th victory to become the National League's winningest team in more than a century, and Clayton Kershaw tuned up for the postseason with nine strikeouts in beating the Colorado Rockies 6-1 Wednesday.
Stephen Vogt homers in final game before retirement as A's top Angels, 3-2
Stephen Vogt homered in his final game before retirement and scored the first run on a sacrifice fly after Shohei Ohtani pitched no-hit ball into the fifth, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-2 on Wednesday.
Protester subdued by Rams' Bobby Wagner files police report in Santa Clara
A protester who ran onto the field during the San Francisco 49ers' Monday night home game against the Rams has filed a police report after being subdued by Los Angeles linebacker Bobby Wagner.
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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.
Judy Tenuta, brash 'Goddess of Love' comedian, dies at 72
Judy Tenuta, a brash standup who cheekily styled herself as the "Goddess of Love" and toured with George Carlin as she built her career in the 1980s golden age of comedy, died Thursday. She was 72.
Justin Bieber puts Justice World Tour on hold, all remaining shows cancelled until 2023
The two-time Grammy award winner announced in September his plans to take a break due to health reasons following a performance in Brazil.
"Fire Country" to premiere on Oct. 7
Max Thieriot stars as Bode Donovan, a young convict seeking redemption and a shortened prison sentence by joining a prison release firefighting program in Northern California where he and other inmates are partnered with elite firefighters to extinguish massive, unpredictable wildfires across the region.
"Scrubs" producer charged in L.A. with sexually assaulting 5 women
Weinberg was charged for alleged attacks between 2014 and 2019, but investigators say they believe there may be other victims dating back to the 1990s.
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Santa Monica elementary school closed for entire school year after officials find mold, termites
Parents are frustrated after learning that John Muir Elementary School was closed due to a decade-old water problem. Kandiss Crone reports.
Shameless Weekend Weather Plug: Grand Park's 10th Anniversary
Come out to Grand Park to celebrate its 10th anniversary. The event is free and will be this Saturday and Sunday.
Bass, Caruso face off once again in another debate for LA Mayor
Congresswoman Karen Bass and developer Rick Caruso traded jabs in what was a sometimes tense debate. Tom Wait reports.
Woodland Hills teenager dies from fentanyl overdose
Rick Montanez reports from Woodland Hills, where a student at El Camino Real Charter High School reportedly died of a fentanyl overdose.
Clippers host preseason showcase at Galen Center
CBSLA Sports Director Jim Hill was live at the Galen Center with a look at the team's showcase Thursday at the Galen Center near USC's campus.
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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.
Britain lays Queen Elizabeth II to rest
Royals, heads of state and mourners gather to honor Britain's longest-reigning monarch.
Vin Scully: Life over the years
Legendary Dodger broadcaster Vin Scully died Tuesday, August 2, at the age 94.
2022 Home Run Derby at Dodger Stadium
Eight of Major League's Baseball best hitters compete to see who can hit the most home runs in one day at Dodger Stadium.
