Woman Cuts Family Off From WiFi Over Health Concerns
A local mother's health concerns prompted her to cut her family off from wireless and wants more research conducted into the safety of WiFi.
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SEC Questions LAUSD Officials On Use Of Bonds For iPad Project
The Securities and Exchange Commission recently questioned Los Angeles Unified School District officials as part of informal inquiry into whether they properly used bond funds for a beleaguered $1.3 billion project to provide an iPad for every student.
LAUSD Asks Apple For Reimbursement Of English, Math Software For Student iPads
The Los Angeles Unified School District is telling Apple it's dissatisfied with the Pearson Education curriculum for student iPads and wants reimbursement for all the learning materials schools haven't been able to use.
Ventura Man, 34, Says He Was Robbed Of 2 iPads From Craigslist 'Buyer'
The alleged victim described the suspect as a white male, about 35 years of age.
LAUSD Committee Approves $13M Plan To Buy More iPads
Los Angeles Unified School District officials got the green light Thursday to spend another $13 million on iPads and laptops to use in student testing planned for the spring.
3 Boys Suspected Of Stealing iPads From Perris School
Three boys are suspected of stealing iPads from an elementary school in Perris.
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Going on a road trip? Here's a list of great tips to make your outing that much better.
Parents Challenge Superintendent Over LAUSD's Spending On iPads Over Teachers, Repairs
LAUSD Superintendent John Deasy received difficult questions Monday night from parents concerned about the district's controversial plan to buy more iPads for students rather than investing in more teachers and school supplies.
'Smart Policing' Effort Credited For Drop In San Fernando Valley Property Crimes
Property crimes in the north San Fernando Valley have dropped dramatically since the start of the new year, police said Monday.
Baldwin Hills Preschool Receives iPads For Blended Learning Program
A low-income preschool in Baldwin Hills received iPads this week to provide children with the ST Math early learning program implemented at 10 Los Angeles Universal Preschool sites.
2 Men Arrested In Thefts Of 69 iPads, Computers From OC School
Orange County police have arrested two men believed to be responsible for a pair of school burglaries that resulted in theft of more than 60 iPads and Apple computers.
Only On KCAL9: RadioShack Employee Relates Fear Of Being Held Up By Gunpoint
"They told us to put our hands up and said [if we didn't comply] 'We will shoot you."'
The Latest On LAUSD's School Superintendent Deasy: Will He Stay, Or Will He Go?
Deasy says he isn't talking until Tuesday.
LAUSD Superintendent Wants To Slow iPad Rollout
The leader of the nation's second-largest school district wants to put the brakes on an ambitious $1 billion plan to place iPads in the hands of every student.
LAUSD Takes Back iPads From Students In Wake Of Hacking Reports
Officials with the Los Angeles Unified school district have begun confiscating iPad tablet computers from students following reports of hacking and misuse of the devices, according to reports Tuesday.
LAUSD May Need To Spend Millions On Keyboards To Go Along With Students' iPads
The Los Angeles Unified School District may need to spend millions on wireless keyboards to go along with students' pricey iPads.
iPads, Copper Wiring Stolen In San Bernardino School Burglaries
Authorities were searching for suspects Monday in a recent rash of burglaries at several San Bernardino schools.
LAUSD Under Scrutiny For $30M iPad Purchase For Students
The L.A. Unified School District is under scrutiny for a proposed plan to purchase $30M in iPads for students.
More Advanced Degrees Needed For Health Workers In Los Angeles
In the wake of rapid technological advances, education is becoming more and more important for health workers.
SEO Firm Founder In Los Angeles Values Education Within Organization
Education is the foundation of the digital economy in Los Angeles.
Burglars Allegedly Nab Nearly 60 iPads From Manhattan Beach Elementary School
Two men and a woman allegedly stole 59 iPads from an elementary school in Manhattan Beach over the weekend.
Thieves Break Into 2 SoCal Schools, Escape With iPads
Thieves have broken into two Southern California schools and escaped with $12,000 worth of iPads.
Art Created By Shelter Cats On iPads For Sale
A Los Angeles animal shelter that lets its cats chase toys on top of iPads hope the digital art created by the movement will encourage donations of money and tablet computers.
Laptops, iPads Belonging To Mitt Romney Staffers Stolen
Laptops and iPads containing sensitive information about Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney's campaign were stolen from an SUV in San Diego last week.
iPads Coming to Mater Dei High School Campus
Mater Dei High School is taking a new approach to learning. During the upcoming 2011-2012 school year, the school will hand out the Apple iPad to all their students and teachers.
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Officer, 2 others hospitalized after being shot in Arcadia; suspect arrested after hours-long standoff
As soon as officers arrived, the suspect opened fire — striking the officer in the face and a family member in the upper body. The third person, unrelated to the incident, was reportedly struck by shrapnel.
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.
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.
Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer sued by woman who accused him of sexual assault
Bauer was recently suspended by Major League Baseball for 324 games despite being cleared of criminal charges by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office in February.
Former LA County assistant sheriff sues Alex Villanueva over demotion
Former LASD Assistant Sheriff Robin Limon has filed a lawsuit against Sheriff Alex Villanueva, stating that she was demoted in response to her complaint about a deputy who was seen kneeling on an inmate's head for an excessive amount of time, just a year after allegedly snapping photos of the Kobe Bryant helicopter crash.
Did Equifax's credit error affect you? Here's how to check.
Credit bureau said fewer than 300,000 people were affected, while a lawsuit claims the true number could be in the millions.
Police: Couple drank alcohol, stole fire extinguisher in break-in at Sylmar mortuary
Authorities say that while the couple was there, surveillance video captured them searching the mortuary with flashlights and drinking alcohol.
Authorities seeking additional victims of Santa Monica man connected to potential string of sexual assaults
The suspect, identified as 29-year-old Ohio resident Anthony Barrett, was arrested on Aug. 5 for groping a woman and running from the area. Now, authorities are looking for more victims who may have been affected by similar crimes.
LAPD will scale back overnight enforcement of a quieter 6th Street Bridge
The new, $588 million bridge has only been open for a full month, but it's been an eventful 30 days.
Man found dead on East Los Angeles basketball court
Sky 2 was over the bloody scene, which was in the middle of the court. Authorities did not say how the man had died.
Heat advisory goes into effect for most of Riverside County
With much of the region expected to eclipse triple digits, the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Inland Empire, Riverside, Moreno Valley and Corona.
Pedestrian struck and killed by Metrolink train in Covina
The crash happened as the pedestrian was on the train tracks near North Irwindale Avenue and East San Bernardino Road just before 5 a.m.
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Officer, 2 others hospitalized after being shot in Arcadia; suspect arrested after hours-long standoff
As soon as officers arrived, the suspect opened fire — striking the officer in the face and a family member in the upper body. The third person, unrelated to the incident, was reportedly struck by shrapnel.
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.
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.
Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer sued by woman who accused him of sexual assault
Bauer was recently suspended by Major League Baseball for 324 games despite being cleared of criminal charges by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office in February.
Former LA County assistant sheriff sues Alex Villanueva over demotion
Former LASD Assistant Sheriff Robin Limon has filed a lawsuit against Sheriff Alex Villanueva, stating that she was demoted in response to her complaint about a deputy who was seen kneeling on an inmate's head for an excessive amount of time, just a year after allegedly snapping photos of the Kobe Bryant helicopter crash.
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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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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.
Former LA County assistant sheriff sues Alex Villanueva over demotion
Former LASD Assistant Sheriff Robin Limon has filed a lawsuit against Sheriff Alex Villanueva, stating that she was demoted in response to her complaint about a deputy who was seen kneeling on an inmate's head for an excessive amount of time, just a year after allegedly snapping photos of the Kobe Bryant helicopter crash.
Police: Couple drank alcohol, stole fire extinguisher in break-in at Sylmar mortuary
Authorities say that while the couple was there, surveillance video captured them searching the mortuary with flashlights and drinking alcohol.
Authorities seeking additional victims of Santa Monica man connected to potential string of sexual assaults
The suspect, identified as 29-year-old Ohio resident Anthony Barrett, was arrested on Aug. 5 for groping a woman and running from the area. Now, authorities are looking for more victims who may have been affected by similar crimes.
LAPD will scale back overnight enforcement of a quieter 6th Street Bridge
The new, $588 million bridge has only been open for a full month, but it's been an eventful 30 days.
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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.
Attorney explains why the Irvine doctor accused of poisoning her husband poured Drano into cup
The attorney for the woman accused of poisoning her husband with Drano insists there's a very simple reason why she had the chemical.
Nearly a dozen Laguna Beach homes evacuated after water main breaks overnight
The water flow caused mud and debris to flow down a ravine into Laguna Canyon Road.
Irvine doctor allegedly caught on camera poisoning her husband with Drano
Yue Yu, 45, was arrested last Thursday for poisoning her husband of 10 years.
Man throws alcohol at Westminster restaurant workers while trying to steal food
Police are looking for the suspect, who walked into Prepped With Love in Westminster on Sunday night.
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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.
Heat advisory goes into effect for most of Riverside County
With much of the region expected to eclipse triple digits, the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Inland Empire, Riverside, Moreno Valley and Corona.
Small plane crash lands on 91 Freeway in Corona
Two people were on board the plane, and neither were injured, California Highway Patrol officials reported.
Anaheim man sentenced to 10 years in prison for Inland Empire freeway shootings
Jesse Rodriguez had been facing attempted murder charges for the string of shootings that terrorized Southern California drivers for about a month last year.
Supervisor Janice Hahn, Assemblyman Miguel Santiago want Sterigenics facility shut down over pollution concerns
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.
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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.
Did Equifax's credit error affect you? Here's how to check.
Credit bureau said fewer than 300,000 people were affected, while a lawsuit claims the true number could be in the millions.
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.
Inflation slowed in July, showing Fed's rate hikes are working
Consumer prices rose 8.5% over the past 12 months, marking a slowdown but still painfully high for millions of Americans.
What is having monkeypox like? Survivor opens up on illness and recovery
Todd called for more informed health care providers and faster responses from government officials.
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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.
Time running out for 1M Californians to sign up for student loan forgiveness
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.
Trump says Mar-a-Lago was "raided" by FBI
Two sources confirmed to CBS News that the search warrant was connected to White House records.
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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.
What gas tax rebate? Lawmakers reach deal on "inflation relief" payments for 23 million Californians
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.
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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.
What is having monkeypox like? Survivor opens up on illness and recovery
Todd called for more informed health care providers and faster responses from government officials.
Monkeypox vaccination site to open in East Hollywood
As of Monday, there were 616 confirmed or presumed cases in the county.
U.S. declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency
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.
5 more West Nile mosquito samples found in LACo Vector District
So far this season, there have been 35 positive mosquito samples in the greater L.A. area
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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.
People expected to pay more for July 4th groceries this year
People are expected to spend about $70 to host 10 people, up 17% compared to last year.
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Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer sued by woman who accused him of sexual assault
Bauer was recently suspended by Major League Baseball for 324 games despite being cleared of criminal charges by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office in February.
Dodgers defeat Twins 8-5 to extend winning streak to 10
It is the first time since July 2017 that the Dodgers have put together a double-digit winning streak. It is also their third straight series sweep and 14th of the season.
Chargers have 6th best odds of winning Super Bowl LVII
The Bolts have the second best odds of winning the AFC West, after the Kansas City Chiefs.
Sierra RBI double in 12th, Angels beat A's 5-4 for sweep
The Angels took a 3-0 lead in the sixth on a three-run homer by Luis Rengifo, his seventh of the year.
Dodgers roll past Twins to boost win streak to nine
Max Muncy continued to rebound from a slow start to the season with a home run and Julio Urias pitched seven strong innings as the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their winning streak to a season-best nine games with a 10-3 victory Tuesday night over the Minnesota Twins.
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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.
Kenan Thompson to host 74th Emmy Awards
The 74th Emmy Awards will be held Sept. 12 at the Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles.
Motown songwriter-producer Lamont Dozier dead at 81
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.
Ezra Miller charged with felony burglary in Vermont
Miller was also arrested twice in Hawaii earlier this year.
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Excited students return to school in Anaheim
Kara Finnstrom reports live from Sunkist Elementary School in Anaheim, where hundreds of excited students returned to class for the beginning of a new school year, and for the first time in recent memory without a mask requirement in place.
Trial continues for lawsuit filed by Vanessa Bryant against LA County
The lawsuit filed by Vanessa Bryant, the wife of the late Kobe Bryant, who was killed in a tragic helicopter accident in Feb. 2020 continued to trial on Thursday.
Arcadia man who shot three, including police officer, arrested after hours-long standoff with police
Tina Patel reports from Arcadia, where an ongoing investigation continued through Thursday after a man now identified as Nurhan Venk opened fire on police and his family.
Pedestrian fatally struck by Metrolink train in Covina
An investigation was underway in Covina where a pedestrian on the tracks was fatally hit by a Metrolink train early Thursday morning.
Jill on Money: How the inflation report affects American seniors
CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger joined the studio to discuss the impact of the latest inflation report and how it applies to Americans who rely on social security
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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
