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More than 100,000 people will be compensated for the bank's faulty fraud detection program, which froze customer accounts.
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More than 100,000 people will be compensated for the bank's faulty fraud detection program, which froze customer accounts.
According to police, the suspect robbed a Bank of America on Summit and Beech Avenues in Fontana at about 1:20 p.m. before running out of the bank and across a parking lot into a nearby Wendy's.
Customers took to social media to say they were unable to access their accounts either through the app, at ATMs or in Bank of America branches.
Michelle Avan was a senior vice president with Bank of America, working to recruit women and under-represented employees globally. She was profiled by Essence magazine in 2017.
The injunction forces Bank of America to unfreeze accounts and reopen investigations into stolen unemployment benefits issued on prepaid bank debit cards. The bank was also ordered to improve its customer service.
The California Employment Development Department says it has resolved 95% of its backlogged claims, but said that only Bank of America could resolve the fraud claims.
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Bank of America alleging that it hasn't done enough to protect unemployment accounts from fraud.
Last week, Bank of America estimated that $2 billion had been stolen from California EDD accounts.
Gov. Gavin Newsom's office said it was working with Bank of America and EDD to check on the fraud claims, though it could not immediately confirm the $2 billion figure released by the bank.
Thousands on unemployment are still unable to access their benefits due to an ongoing fraud scheme involving Bank of America
Thousands of Californians who get their EDD benefits are struggling to get answers after BofA froze nearly 350,000 accounts due to suspected fraud.
An hours long standoff in South Gate shutdown tweedy boulevard as police surrounded an armored truck outside this Bank of America.
Police had two suspects in custody following a robbery attempt at a Bank of America in Glendale.
Jugging is a growing crime that targets customers who have just left a bank or ATM with a large amount of cash.
Detectives would only say the man was in his late 30s and was shot once in the chest.
Bank of America says it plans to stop lending money to gunmakers who produce military-style firearms for civilians.
Strangely, the man's money and mobile phone were not taken, police say.
The Bank of America will pay $1.9 million to settle a government lawsuit alleging it took too long to inform customers that their phone calls were being recorded.
Bank of America is reportedly set to fire as many as 8,000 employees within its retail banking division.
Deputies on Friday announced the arrest of a 21-year-old man suspected of robbing a bank in Orange County.
A former armored truck driver faces federal prison time when he is sentenced Tuesday for his role in the theft of more than $1 million in cash that was part of a shipment he was transporting for Bank of America last year.
The object was actually a massage ball and some batteries wrapped in plastic.
Detectives Thursday warned the public of a skimming device that was placed above an ATM keypad in Beverly Hills.
Attorneys for one of the NFL's highest-paid defensive players announced a lawsuit Tuesday alleging Bank of America "aided and abetted" a fraud scheme that cost him $20 million.
Detectives sought the public's help Friday in locating a suspect accused of robbing a man at an ATM.
There is a SigAlert in effect on PCH at Seal Beach Blvd. for an unknown duration.
The shooting took place on the 12704 block of Lakewood Boulevard. inside the Downey Landing where there are stores and eateries.
Officials with the California Highway Patrol are now reporting that there have been multiple fatalities, three adults, one infant, a fetus, and a body discovered in the burned out wreckage.
Jose Daniel Bejar was last seen at 5 p.m. on Sunday in the 1100 block of East Peck Street.
U.S. District Judge John Walter consolidated the trial of Bryant's lawsuit against Los Angeles County with that of Orange County financial adviser Chris Chester's suit, which makes many of the same allegations.
The Monterey Park Police Department identified officer Gardiel Solorio as the officer shot and killed in front of a Downey L.A. Fitness. He was 26.
Yue Yu, 45, was arrested last Thursday for poisoning her husband of 10 years.
One teacher told CBSLA that she believes a lot of the added costs on educators are leading to a teacher shortage.
The 74th Emmy Awards will be held Sept. 12 at the Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles.
The four "optional acceleration" days — Oct. 19, Dec. 7, March 15, 2023, and April 19, 2023 — were imposed without any consultation with parents, teachers, or other district employees, UTLA officials allege.
The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the area at 12:31 p.m.
Isabel Basulto was last seen on Aug. 4 at about 9 p.m. near the 300 block of South Catalina Street.
There is a SigAlert in effect on PCH at Seal Beach Blvd. for an unknown duration.
The shooting took place on the 12704 block of Lakewood Boulevard. inside the Downey Landing where there are stores and eateries.
Officials with the California Highway Patrol are now reporting that there have been multiple fatalities, three adults, one infant, a fetus, and a body discovered in the burned out wreckage.
Jose Daniel Bejar was last seen at 5 p.m. on Sunday in the 1100 block of East Peck Street.
U.S. District Judge John Walter consolidated the trial of Bryant's lawsuit against Los Angeles County with that of Orange County financial adviser Chris Chester's suit, which makes many of the same allegations.
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.
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.
Our hidden cameras caught employees with the LA Homeless Services Authority throwing away cases of food meant to be distributed to those less fortunate.
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 reacted to our video showing employees with the LA Homeless Services Authority throwing away cases of food meant to be distributed to the unhoused.
There is a SigAlert in effect on PCH at Seal Beach Blvd. for an unknown duration.
Jose Daniel Bejar was last seen at 5 p.m. on Sunday in the 1100 block of East Peck Street.
U.S. District Judge John Walter consolidated the trial of Bryant's lawsuit against Los Angeles County with that of Orange County financial adviser Chris Chester's suit, which makes many of the same allegations.
The Monterey Park Police Department identified officer Gardiel Solorio as the officer shot and killed in front of a Downey L.A. Fitness. He was 26.
One teacher told CBSLA that she believes a lot of the added costs on educators are leading to a teacher shortage.
Yue Yu, 45, was arrested last Thursday for poisoning her husband of 10 years.
Police are looking for the suspect, who walked into Prepped With Love in Westminster on Sunday night.
The husband suspected his wife of 10 years was poisoning him after he fell ill for over a month. The poisoning caused "significant internal injuries," according to police.
Richard Moore was arrested Wednesday after officers responded to reports of a suspicious vehicle with activated, police-style emergency lights in area of Euclid Street and Cerritos Avenue.
The proposed resolution makes exceptions for rape and incest and claims that enforcement would be within the power and authority of the council.
Two people were on board the plane, and neither were injured, California Highway Patrol officials reported.
Jesse Rodriguez had been facing attempted murder charges for the string of shootings that terrorized Southern California drivers for about a month last year.
High levels of EtO, a cancer-causing carcinogen, have been discovered in the immediate vicinity of Sterigenics, prompting several notices of violation from the SCAQMD.
Ashley Gilroy and her daughter Marlee Maldonado were killed after a driver, going 80-100 mph, rear-ended them in downtown Rialto.
The blaze was contained before it could reach a full acre's worth of vegetation.
Todd called for more informed health care providers and faster responses from government officials.
The athlete and icon suggested that she's planning to retire in a new Vogue essay published on Tuesday.
Two sources confirmed to CBS News that the search warrant was connected to White House records.
Alec Baldwin shared a message about his "old pal," whom he starred alongside several times.
Three white men who chased and killed Ahmaud Arbery were previously found guilty of violating his civil rights and targeting him because of his race.
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.
In partnership with California Attorney General Rob Bonta, the Campaign for California Borrowers' Rights on Monday launched a "California Student Debt Challenge," a statewide informational campaign on student loan forgiveness.
Two sources confirmed to CBS News that the search warrant was connected to White House records.
The bill's passage is a significant achievement for Democrats as they look to maintain their hold on Congress in the November midterm elections.
The four current and former officers face various civil rights and obstruction charges stemming from Taylor's 2020 death.
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'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 are expected to spend about $70 to host 10 people, up 17% compared to last year.
A second delivery is scheduled for Philadelphia, Penn. on July 5.
An agreement on the framework of the 2022-23 budget was reached Sunday night and includes giving 23 million Californians direct payments of as much as $1,050.
As of Monday, there were 616 confirmed or presumed cases in the county.
The declaration could help the federal government respond as the number of cases grows and demand for the vaccine far exceeds supply around the country.
So far this season, there have been 35 positive mosquito samples in the greater L.A. area
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has issued a proclamation of local emergency amid rising Monkeypox cases, following suit with California Governor Gavin Newsom's similar declaration on Monday.
No injuries or deaths related to the products have been reported, the company said.
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.
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 is laying off a portion of its recruiting team after previously saying it would pause most hiring.
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 are expected to spend about $70 to host 10 people, up 17% compared to last year.
The athlete and icon suggested that she's planning to retire in a new Vogue essay published on Tuesday.
Suarez (4-4) gave up two hits while earning his second straight win against the A's. He hasn't allowed an earned run in his last 18 innings.
The funeral mass was held at the legendary Dodgers broadcaster's beloved St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church, with some familiar faces included Nomar Garciaparra and Steve Garvey in attendance.
Cody Bellinger's pair of homeruns led the way offensively for the Boys in Blue who completed the sweep of San Diego.
Parents, families and fans of the Glendora American all-stars packed the stands in San Bernardino Sunday afternoon to watch the elimination game.
The 74th Emmy Awards will be held Sept. 12 at the Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles.
Lamont Dozier, the middle name of the celebrated Holland-Dozier-Holland team that wrote and produced "You Can't Hurry Love," "Heat Wave" and dozens of other hits and helped make Motown an essential record company of the 1960s and beyond, has died at age 81.
Miller was also arrested twice in Hawaii earlier this year.
Her "Grease" co-star John Travolta posted a heartfelt tribute to the "Physical" singer saying, "My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better.
Her husband John Easterling announced her passing on her Facebook page.
A new video shows the party the northern California teenager attended just hours before she disappeared.
Olivia Newton-John captured our hearts as Sandy in "Grease," but also set an example of strength throughout her decades-long battle with breast cancer. Amy Johnson reports.
Today's Veterans' Voices looks at a one non-profit that's helping vets heal out on the open water
Two people were on board the plane, and neither were injured, California Highway Patrol officials reported.
The 26-year-old grew up in Bell Gardens and graduated from Cal State Los Angeles with a degree in criminal justice. Solorio was hired by the Monterey Park Police Department in January as a recruit. He graduated from the academy less than a month ago. Jeff Nguyen reports.
Legendary Dodger broadcaster Vin Scully died Tuesday, August 2, at the age 94.
Eight of Major League's Baseball best hitters compete to see who can hit the most home runs in one day at Dodger Stadium.
A gallery of the beloved celebrities who have died in 2022.
Photos from the red carpet arrivals at the 2022 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater
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