Actress Sky Katz talks about her role in the new series 'Surviving Summer'
Actress Sky Katz plays a rebellious teenager who makes waves on the other side of the world in Australia.
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'Proud Of The Hard Work': 20 SoCal Firefighters To Return From Battling Wildfires In Australia
On Wednesday morning, 20 Angeles National Forest firefighters will return to Los Angeles after spending almost a month battling the raging wildfires in Australia.
SoCal Children Raise Over $2.5K For Australian Wildlife Through Lemonade Stand
Their goal was to raise at least $1,000 to donate to Australian wildlife relief organizations and by shortly after 5:20 p.m., the children had raised more than $2,500.
Pasadena Firefighter Headed To Australia To Help Battle Wildfires
Pasadena firefighter-paramedic Justin Hester was on a mission of mercy Saturday as he left California for Australia.
Firefighters Arriving In Australia From LAX Receive Warm Welcome At Sydney Airport
A group of U.S. firefighters received a warm welcome as they arrived at Sydney International Airport to help battle the devastating wildfires burning through Australia.
'Once-In-A-Career Opportunity': 20 LA Firefighters Heading To Battle Flames In Australia
On Monday evening, 20 experienced firefighters from different parts of the Los Angeles Metro area will fly to Australia to help battle the raging wildfires devastating the country.
Nude Golf Event In Full Swing At Course In Australia
On a golf course in northern Australia, everything is swinging — because 30 players are in the nude.
Kangaroo Crashes Soccer Match, Relaxes On Field
A kangaroo dashed onto the field and laid down during the halftime break of an Australian women's soccer match.
Scientists 'Miserable' After World's Oldest Spider Dies At 43
The record-breaking arachnid was 15 years older than any other spider scientists have found.
In-N-Out Takes Aussie Burger Chain To Court
In-N-Out is taking Australian burger chain "Down N' Out" to federal court, claiming the business is mimicking its offerings and misleading customers hungry for American-style burgers.
La Puente Marine Killed In Australian Crash Brought Home Friday
A procession will take the body of Pfc. Ruben Valesco from LAX to Whittier Friday evening.
7 Best Places To Ride A Camel
Go on the adventure of a lifetime and hop on top of a camel adventure where you can see some amazing sites in some of the most remote regions of the world.
Party Guide To Sydney, Australia
Party guide to the top nightclubs in Sydney, Australia
Scuba Diver's Guide To The Australian Coast
Pack up your scuba gear and head down under where you will find some of the most diverse and interesting dive locations.
5 Most Extreme White Water Rafting Locations
A profile of five of the most extreme whitewater rafting locations in the world
Depp, Wife Apologize for Smuggling Their Pet Dogs Into Australia
2 Naked Magicians From Australia Prepare For US National Tour
They have nothing up their sleeves. In fact they have no sleeves. For that matter, they also have no pants, no underwear, no socks.
This Ridiculously-Cute Koala Joey Is Arguably Cuter Than A Kitten
The Symbio Wildlife Park in Australia just released video of a koala joey that is beyond cute.
CHP Investigates Deadly Accident On 170 Freeway As Possible Hit-And-Run
The victim has been identified as an 18-year-old Australian native.
Working Abroad: Countries With Easily Obtainable Work Visas
A look at five countries with easily obtainable work visas for Americans
Dog Drama: Johnny Depp's Wife Charged With Smuggling Pooches
Johnny Depp's wife, Amber Heard, has been charged with illegally bringing the couple's dogs to Australia — an incident that captured global attention after the nation's agriculture minister angrily ordered the pooches to get out of the country or face death.
Best Backpacking Trips To Take Through Australia
A guide to five of the best backpacking trips in Australia
Johnny Depp Reportedly Injured While Abroad In Australia
Johnny Depp will be traveling back to the United States after sustaining an injury abroad, according to a published report.
Hostage Situation Unfolds In Downtown Sydney; Islamic Flag Displayed
A hostage situation was unfolding in downtown Sydney on Monday morning, as an apparent gunman entered a cafe and later a black flag with white Arabic writing could be seen in the window, according to multiple reports.
Running On Empty: Lessons From Australia
Some Californians aren't taking the drought seriously.
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3 armed suspects break into Sherman Oaks home, still at large
It happened around 1:30 a.m. Saturday in the 3600 block of Beverly Ridge Drive in Sherman Oaks.
Gardena-based King's Hawaiian recalls pretzel products due to potential contamination
The company announced out of an abundance of caution, it is recalling Pretzel Slider Buns, Pretzel Hamburger Buns and Pretzel Bites products.
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.
Residents at Long Beach apartment complex threatened by woman yelling racial slurs
Police arrested Lorrene Lake early Friday morning after she allegedly made more threats. However, neighbors said it's the third time Lake has been arrested and something should have been done sooner.
Ventura County Supervisor Carmen Ramirez dies after being hit by vehicle in Oxnard
Ventura County Board Supervisor Carmen Ramirez was hit by a truck on Seventh and A street. The driver of the truck remained at the scene.
Children's Hospital Los Angeles looking for professional cuddlers for neonatal ICU
The Koala Corps Initiative is a new volunteer program at CHLA that is looking to provide critical love and care to babies in the neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
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.
Authorities arrest 18-year-old connected to murder of Monterey Park police officer
Eighteen-year-old Gerardo Magallanes of San Pedro was arrested Friday and booked for murder.
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.
LASD deputy who captured photos of Kobe Bryant helicopter crash recounts scene
Under questioning by a lawyer for Bryant, Johnson testified that he texted the 25 photos to the command post deputy and AirDropped them to a county fire supervisor, who is still unidentified.
Anne Heche's family hopes to donate her organs after fiery car crash that left her on life support
Reps for the Emmy award winning actress said she's legally dead, but that her heart is still beating as doctors determine if her organs are able to be used for transplants.
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3 armed suspects break into Sherman Oaks home, still at large
It happened around 1:30 a.m. Saturday in the 3600 block of Beverly Ridge Drive in Sherman Oaks.
Gardena-based King's Hawaiian recalls pretzel products due to potential contamination
The company announced out of an abundance of caution, it is recalling Pretzel Slider Buns, Pretzel Hamburger Buns and Pretzel Bites products.
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.
Residents at Long Beach apartment complex threatened by woman yelling racial slurs
Police arrested Lorrene Lake early Friday morning after she allegedly made more threats. However, neighbors said it's the third time Lake has been arrested and something should have been done sooner.
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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3 armed suspects break into Sherman Oaks home, still at large
It happened around 1:30 a.m. Saturday in the 3600 block of Beverly Ridge Drive in Sherman Oaks.
Gardena-based King's Hawaiian recalls pretzel products due to potential contamination
The company announced out of an abundance of caution, it is recalling Pretzel Slider Buns, Pretzel Hamburger Buns and Pretzel Bites products.
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.
Residents at Long Beach apartment complex threatened by woman yelling racial slurs
Police arrested Lorrene Lake early Friday morning after she allegedly made more threats. However, neighbors said it's the third time Lake has been arrested and something should have been done sooner.
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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.
California students find later start times, free meals for the 2022-23 school year
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.
Arrest made in connection to hit-and-run that killed 77-year-old in Garden Grove
The driver, George Wahb, 26, was behind the wheel of a black Subaru Impreza at around noon on Lampson Avenue when he struck a man and left him lying in the street with life-threatening injuries before he later died at a nearby hospital.
Prominent coach in Orange arrested on charges of sexual assault of 2 teenage girls
Chris "Coach Frogg" Flores, 37, a former coach at Stars Prep Academy, was arrested Thursday morning in Bakersfield, authorities say.
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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.
California students find later start times, free meals for the 2022-23 school year
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.
Eastbound lanes of 210 Freeway to be shut down for 5 full days for next phase of bridge project
All lanes of the eastbound 210 Freeway will be closed from the 605 Freeway to about Irwindale Avenue, starting at 10 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17.
UC admits bigger, more diverse class of freshmen to 2022 fall term
The University of California is breaking admissions records again with a bigger freshmen class of diverse Californians for the 2022 fall term.
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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.
Salman Rushdie severely injured in stabbing at lecture in New York; suspect in custody
The 75-year-old author was stabbed in the neck and in the abdomen, officials said during a Friday evening press conference.
Johnson & Johnson will stop selling talc-based baby powder globally
The move comes after thousands of lawsuits from women claiming use of the product gave them ovarian cancer.
Polio detected in NYC's sewage, suggesting virus circulating
Last month, the New York Health Department reported the nation's first case of polio in almost a decade, in Rockland County, north of New York City.
Judge rules criminal case against Trump Organization and former CFO can proceed
Weisselberg and the company had asked a judge to dismiss criminal fraud and tax evasion charged against them.
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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.
Protestors disrupt Los Angeles City Council meeting as council members vote to ban homeless encampments near schools
Despite voting to pass the proposed ordinance to ban encampments within 500 feet of schools and daycares last week, a procedural issue will bring the issue back to city council for a third vote. Council members voted in favor of banning encampments, 11-3 on Tuesday.
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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.
Third delivery of Australian baby formula lands at LAX
A second delivery is scheduled for Philadelphia, Penn. on July 5.
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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.
Polio detected in NYC's sewage, suggesting virus circulating
Last month, the New York Health Department reported the nation's first case of polio in almost a decade, in Rockland County, north of New York City.
LA County to change monkeypox vaccine doses following FDA's new method
Officials say the move will lead to a five-fold increase in the availability of local vaccinations.
LA county moves from "high" to "medium" level of COVID-19 activity category
On Thursday, the CDC released updated numbers showing the county's hospitalization rate had dropped to 9.9 per 100,000 residents.
CDC updates its COVID-19 guidelines in sweeping overhaul
The agency says the new revisions acknowledge "the pandemic is not over" but should not disrupt daily life as much as it used to.
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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.
Twitter laying off a third of its talent acquisition team
Twitter is laying off a portion of its recruiting team after previously saying it would pause most hiring.
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.
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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
Padres star Tatis suspended 80 games for positive drug test
Trailing the Dodgers by 16 games in the NL West entering Friday, Tatis' suspension all but locks up the division title for the Boys in Blue.
Police: Marshawn Lynch asleep, car damaged before suspected DUI arrest in Vegas
Former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch was asleep and smelled of alcohol when Las Vegas police found him in his damaged sports car and arrested him on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, according to an arrest report.
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Actress Anne Heche, 53, dead after suffering brain injury in Mar Vista crash
A family representative said Heche was officially declared brain dead Thursday night from injuries suffered in the crash.
Actor Anne Heche 'not expected to survive' after crashing into Mar Vista home, rep says
Actor Anne Heche was placed in a medically induced coma a few days after crashing her car into a Mar Vista home last Friday.
Keenan Thompson receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Leslie Jones, Josh Server and J. B. Smoove joined him at the 11:30 a.m. ceremony.
Steve Martin says he won't "seek" new TV, movie work: "This is, weirdly, it"
The actor hinted at a possible retirement in an interview published Wednesday.
Game shows to move from Daytime Emmys to Prime Time Emmys
Officials said the awards should be presented by genre, not by the time of day they air.
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Evacuation orders lifted after chemical leak from rail car in Perris closes 215 Freeway
Saturday morning, firefighters were working to cool the rail car, despite high temperatures expected for the weather in the area in the afternoon.
Money-saving tips with the Millennial Mom
With inflation rising, Jenna Barnett, aka the Millennial Mom, gives tips to save money at home.
In The Garden: Water Saving Plants
CBSLA's Alex Biston is in the garden talking about water saving plants with Nick Federoff.
3 armed suspects break into Sherman Oaks home, still at large
Police said a homeowner locked himself inside a bedroom, where he retrieved a weapon and opened fire on the home invaders through a door.
Actress Anne Heche, 53, dead after suffering brain injury in Mar Vista crash
A family representative said Heche was officially declared brain dead Thursday night from injuries suffered in the crash.
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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
