Newsom airs ad in Florida over holiday weekend
Gov. Gavin Newsom bought 30 seconds of ad time in Florida over the holiday weekend to criticize the state's restrictive laws on a myriad of issues. Tom Wait reports.
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Fourth of July firework crashes through Gardena home
The moment, captured on cell phone video, was terrifying to watch back for homeowner Jose Luna, who was in his backyard when the firework exploded in his daughter's bedroom.
OC investigators looking at whether illegal fireworks sparked several area fires
In Fullerton, fire crews told homeowner Glen Colby that it might've been an ember from illegal fireworks that caught his garage, and then home, on fire Monday night.
40,000 tailgaters outside of the iconic Rose Bowl getting ready for Americafest
CBSLA's Joy Benedict talked to some of the excited tailgaters and even got to try some of their delicious barbecue food.
Huntington Beach gets ready for its first July 4th special since the pandemic
The streets of Huntington Beach were packed with revelers this July 4th as the city hopes to put on an awesome display of fireworks. Jeff Nguyen reports.
Onlookers get ready for the 4th of July extravaganza along Long Beach
CBSLA's Jake Reiner talks to some attendees as they prepare for this awesome, and free, event.
Rose Bowl tightens security for Americafest following mass shooting in Illinois
Security is expected to be even tighter at the Rose Bowl tonight for Americafest, the largest fireworks show west of the Mississippi. Lesley Marin reports.
Fourth of July festivities return to Huntington Beach for 118th annual celebration
After a two-year hiatus, the weekend-long party made its triumphant return with events that included the Surf City Run, a parade and fireworks over the ocean.
LAX sees canceled, delayed flights over holiday weekend
According to FlightAware.com, 177 flights were canceled across the country Monday and 1,047 were delayed.
Pat Harvey and Evelyn Taft host AmericaFest Celebration at the Rose Bowl
The 96th annual event, being held in honor of the legendary stadium's 100th anniversary, will highlight key moments in the venue's history, feature a motocross show and live music from several artists including Drake Milligan.
Officials urge pet owners to keep animals safe on July 4th
During parties and fireworks shows, pets can get scared and escape from small openings in houses and fenced yards.
Culver City Independence Day fireworks show returns
Many of the people who were hanging out for the firework show at West LA College on Sunday spent last year's holiday at home.
People hitting road for holiday weekend, RV rentals up
2.7 million travelers in Southern California will be hitting the roads for the 4th of July weekend.
Officers confiscate 8,600 pounds of illegal fireworks in Orange County ahead of July 4th
This Fourth of July is already busy for Southern California's police agencies, who are cracking down on illegal fireworks across the region. Michele Gile reports.
LA County urges caution over Fourth of July amid elevated COVID transmission
Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer said people should stay home and skip the celebration if they feel sick or have tested positive.
City officials stress importance of leaving fireworks to professionals ahead of Fourth of July
Leaders from LAFD, LACoFD and CA Fire Marshalls gathered at a conference in East L.A. to address the dangers to both personal safety and the environment that come with fireworks, urging the public to leave it to the pros.
Shameless Weekend Weather Plug: Patriotic Festival & Fireworks
The Patriotic Festival and Fireworks happens on July 2 at 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
State gas tax rises Friday to an estimated 54 cents a gallon as travelers hit road for holiday weekend
The scheduled rise in the gas tax comes the same weekend that AAA estimates 2.7 million people will hit the road for the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
LA, San Bernardino County officials close preserves fearing wildfires sparked by fireworks
The growing concern of wildfires sparked by fireworks has caused several areas like the Angeles National Forest to close some preserves.
Growing concerns of wildfires sparked by fireworks forces officials to close areas
Officials have cautioned against using fireworks this holiday weekend as the drought emergency worsens daily, making dry, golden brush ripe fuel for wildfires. Nicole Comstock
Fire marshal investigation forces cancellation of La Puente's fireworks display
The city announced in a news release that it has replaced the fireworks show with a state-of-the-art laser light display.
CHP to ramp up patrols for July 4th weekend starting Friday
The "maximum enforcement period" will start on Friday at 6 p.m. and continue through Monday at 11:59 p.m.
People expected to pay more for July 4th groceries this year
People are expected to spend about $70 to host 10 people, up 17% compared to last year.
July 4th: Where Can I See Fireworks?
Happy Independence Day, America! After two years of canceled festivals and rescheduled events, Southern California Is ready to celebrate! Here is our complete guide, city by city!
How to keep your pets safe over the July 4th weekend
Best Friend's Animal Society, a national animal welfare organization, has a few tips to keep your furry family members safe.
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Mariners overcome Ohtani's 4 hits, sweep Angels 11-7
Ohtani went 4 for 5, hitting his 27th homer in the ninth after he tripled in the seventh and got two singles earlier in his latest outstanding day at the plate.
Tony Gonsolin wins 15th as Dodgers nip Brewers 2-1
After surrendering a one-run lead on Tuesday, relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel closed the door on the Brewers in the 9th inning on Wednesday.
As students head back to school, drivers urged to use caution near crosswalks
The leading cause of death for children aged 5 through 14 in LA County is traffic collisions and that is certainly a major concern as the school year gets underway.
How a bus driver shortage affects Santa Monica, Malibu students
Santa Monica and Malibu students were greeted back to the school with packed buses and longer routes as their district faces a driver shortage
Dealers rush to sell ghost guns before new rules take effect
Unserialized ghost guns will effectively be banned on Aug. 24, and retailers are scrambling to sell them.
A$AP Rocky pleads not guilty to gun charges
The rapper is accused of pointing a gun at a former friend and firing twice.
Video shows San Rafael Elementary Principal fuming about neighbors after cops were called on custodian
San Rafael Elementary Principal Rudy Ramirez was caught on a security guard's body-worn camera fuming over a call to 911 that ended with the school's custodian in handcuffs, temporarily detained by Pasadena Police.
Heat stroke sending more people to hospital this summer
A heat stroke is one of the most serious heat related illnesses that doctors see during the summertime and that has certainly been the case this year.
Long Beach dessert shop endures through attacks from vandals
A survivor of Hurricane Katrina, Kevyn Lee-Wellington isn't about to have a couple of vandals break his spirit.
Quail Fire in Castaic quickly burns 20 acres
Fire crews are battling a 20-acre brush fire near Castaic.
71-year-old woman pistol whipped, tied up during robbery in Beverly Grove
LAPD's Robbery and Homicide Division is investigating the case due in part to the high value of the jewelry that was stolen from the woman.
Police searching for 23-year-old Jai Rmanii Hicks missing from Altadena since July 16
Jai Rmanii Hicks was last seen on July 16 near the 200 block of West Woodbury Road.
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Mariners overcome Ohtani's 4 hits, sweep Angels 11-7
Ohtani went 4 for 5, hitting his 27th homer in the ninth after he tripled in the seventh and got two singles earlier in his latest outstanding day at the plate.
Tony Gonsolin wins 15th as Dodgers nip Brewers 2-1
After surrendering a one-run lead on Tuesday, relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel closed the door on the Brewers in the 9th inning on Wednesday.
As students head back to school, drivers urged to use caution near crosswalks
The leading cause of death for children aged 5 through 14 in LA County is traffic collisions and that is certainly a major concern as the school year gets underway.
How a bus driver shortage affects Santa Monica, Malibu students
Santa Monica and Malibu students were greeted back to the school with packed buses and longer routes as their district faces a driver shortage
Dealers rush to sell ghost guns before new rules take effect
Unserialized ghost guns will effectively be banned on Aug. 24, and retailers are scrambling to sell them.
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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Mariners overcome Ohtani's 4 hits, sweep Angels 11-7
Ohtani went 4 for 5, hitting his 27th homer in the ninth after he tripled in the seventh and got two singles earlier in his latest outstanding day at the plate.
Tony Gonsolin wins 15th as Dodgers nip Brewers 2-1
After surrendering a one-run lead on Tuesday, relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel closed the door on the Brewers in the 9th inning on Wednesday.
As students head back to school, drivers urged to use caution near crosswalks
The leading cause of death for children aged 5 through 14 in LA County is traffic collisions and that is certainly a major concern as the school year gets underway.
How a bus driver shortage affects Santa Monica, Malibu students
Santa Monica and Malibu students were greeted back to the school with packed buses and longer routes as their district faces a driver shortage
Video shows San Rafael Elementary Principal fuming about neighbors after cops were called on custodian
San Rafael Elementary Principal Rudy Ramirez was caught on a security guard's body-worn camera fuming over a call to 911 that ended with the school's custodian in handcuffs, temporarily detained by Pasadena Police.
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Yorba Linda woman arrested in road rage crash that left another driver an amputee
Kaylynn Heatley was arrested Monday, several days after the Friday crash on the 91 Freeway in Corona.
Over 1 million people attended the OC Fair this year
The fair, which wrapped up on Sunday, drew 1,055,173 visitors and sold out eleven days between Jul 15 and Aug 14.
23-month-old girl struck and killed by Amazon van in Irvine
The incident, according to police, occurred just after 3:30 p.m. in an apartment community in the 300 block of Estancia.
Department of Education to forgive nearly $4 billion in loans held by students who attended ITT Technical Institute
Education officials say $3.9 billion in federal student loans held by 208,000 borrowers, including those who have not yet applied for repayment discharge, will be discharged.
Survey: 60% of renters hit with rent increases this year
And while 38% of renters did say they got a raise — that raise won't cover their increased housing costs.
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Yorba Linda woman arrested in road rage crash that left another driver an amputee
Kaylynn Heatley was arrested Monday, several days after the Friday crash on the 91 Freeway in Corona.
Algal bloom warnings issued for Lake Elsinore, Big Bear Lake
Residents were urged to stay out of the water until further notice as a particularly high presence of harmful algal blooms were detected in both Lake Elsinore and Big Bear Lake.
Department of Education to forgive nearly $4 billion in loans held by students who attended ITT Technical Institute
Education officials say $3.9 billion in federal student loans held by 208,000 borrowers, including those who have not yet applied for repayment discharge, will be discharged.
Survey: 60% of renters hit with rent increases this year
And while 38% of renters did say they got a raise — that raise won't cover their increased housing costs.
Search underway for hit-and-run driver who fatally struck man in wheelchair crossing street in San Bernardino
According to San Bernardino Police, the victim was crossing the street in a wheelchair at around 4:30 a.m. when he was struck and killed by an unknown vehicle that fled from the scene.
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Dealers rush to sell ghost guns before new rules take effect
Unserialized ghost guns will effectively be banned on Aug. 24, and retailers are scrambling to sell them.
Half of all Texas schools have no mental health services
Texas would need to hire more than 5,000 licensed school psychologists to meet minimum recommended ratios.
NBA won't hold games on Election Day in effort to encourage fans to vote
As part of what the league is calling a "civic engagement night," all 30 teams will instead play the night before the election.
Dr. Seuss' $19M estate hits market for first time in more than 50 years
Southern California compound once owned by children's book author Theodor Seuss Geisel is up for sale.
2 million infant swings, rockers recalled after 10-month-old dies
Some of Thorley Industries' 4moms products pose asphyxiation risk to babies big enough to crawl under their seats.
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U.S. conducts missile launch after postponing due to China tensions
The planned test had been postponed after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan; China reacted to the visit by announcing live-fire exercises in the waters surrounding the island.
First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19
The first lady has been vacationing in South Carolina with her family, including President Biden.
Another effort to recall LA County DA George Gascón fails
According to the county clerk's office, organizers needed 566,857 valid petition signatures but only submitted 520,050.
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.
Consumer News
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Department of Education to forgive nearly $4 billion in loans held by students who attended ITT Technical Institute
Education officials say $3.9 billion in federal student loans held by 208,000 borrowers, including those who have not yet applied for repayment discharge, will be discharged.
Survey: 60% of renters hit with rent increases this year
And while 38% of renters did say they got a raise — that raise won't cover their increased housing costs.
Gas prices continue to fall across Southern California
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped to $5.394, the lowest amount since March 6.
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.
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2 million infant swings, rockers recalled after 10-month-old dies
Some of Thorley Industries' 4moms products pose asphyxiation risk to babies big enough to crawl under their seats.
California's Universal School Meals Program draws concerns from doctors
The Universal Meals Program has drawn concerns from doctors who said that the menus do not provide adequate nutrition and instead promote weight gain.
Some Capri Sun juice pouches recalled over possible cleaning solution contamination
"Diluted cleaning solution, which is used on food processing equipment, was inadvertently introduced into a production line at one of our factories," Kraft Heinz said.
Recall of coffee, milk, nutritional drinks made by Lyons Magnus expands
Lyons Magnus is recalling more than 80 types of drinks over possible contamination with bacteria that causes botulism.
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.
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Disneyland releases new, higher prices for Magic Key passes
The theme park announced that passes will be eligible to be renewed on Thursday, August 18.
Department of Education to forgive nearly $4 billion in loans held by students who attended ITT Technical Institute
Education officials say $3.9 billion in federal student loans held by 208,000 borrowers, including those who have not yet applied for repayment discharge, will be discharged.
Survey: 60% of renters hit with rent increases this year
And while 38% of renters did say they got a raise — that raise won't cover their increased housing costs.
Gas prices continue to fall across Southern California
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped to $5.394, the lowest amount since March 6.
Recall of coffee, milk, nutritional drinks made by Lyons Magnus expands
Lyons Magnus is recalling more than 80 types of drinks over possible contamination with bacteria that causes botulism.
Sports
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Mariners overcome Ohtani's 4 hits, sweep Angels 11-7
Ohtani went 4 for 5, hitting his 27th homer in the ninth after he tripled in the seventh and got two singles earlier in his latest outstanding day at the plate.
Tony Gonsolin wins 15th as Dodgers nip Brewers 2-1
After surrendering a one-run lead on Tuesday, relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel closed the door on the Brewers in the 9th inning on Wednesday.
Reports: Lakers ink LeBron James to two-year extension worth $97.1 milion
James, now 37, is heading into his 20th season in the NBA. The deal also includes a player option for a third year. He is now the highest-earning player in NBA history.
UC Presidents: USC. UCLA departure will cost remaining schools $13 million
The meeting was scheduled so fellow regents could hear a repot from UC President Michael Drake, who has assessed the effect that UCLA's departure from the PAC-12 to the Big Ten will have on their system.
Chargers set to extend star safety Derwin James for four years, $76.5 million
Once finalized, the extension will make James the highest-paid safety in NFL history, making more than $19 million a year.
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A$AP Rocky pleads not guilty to gun charges
The rapper is accused of pointing a gun at a former friend and firing twice.
London tribute concert to late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins to stream live on Paramount+
The concert, which will take place at Wembley Stadium, will be available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+ in the U.S. It will also be available internationally on Pluto TV and MTV Brand YouTube channels.
'Das Boot,' 'Air Force One' director Wolfgang Petersen dies at 81
According to a representative, Petersen died from pancreatic cancer at his Brentwood home in the arms of his wife of 50 years, Maria Antoinette.
Ezra Miller seeking treatment for "complex mental health issues"
"I want to apologize to everyone that I have alarmed and upset with my past behavior," Miller said.
Sacheen Littlefeather receives apology for mistreatment at 1973 Oscars
Littlefeather was mocked when she declined Marlon Brando's Best Actor win onstage at the 1973 ceremony.
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Community project looks to keep Pacoima neighborhood sidewalks cool
Summer is now starting to feel a lot different for this community near Hubert Humphrey Park thanks to street bond, a solar reflective treatment that has been added to asphalt. CBSLA's Joy Benedict reports.
Caltrans set to close eastbound lanes of 210 Freeway in Irwindale tonight for more construction
Nicole Comstock reports from Irwindale as Caltrans officials are set to close a portion of the 210 Freeway tonight, a closure that will last for up to five days as the San Gabriel River Bridge is updated.
Sheriff Villanueva, Chief Luna face off in first debate ahead of November election
Sheriff Alex Villanueva and former Long Beach Police Chief Robert Luna debated against each other for the first time ahead of the November election. Tom Wait reports.
71-year-old woman victim of violent home invasion in Beverly Grove
Rick Montanez reports from Beverly Grove where a 71-year-old woman told police she was tied up, pistol whipped and robbed by masked intruder.
Evelyn Taft's weather forecast (Aug. 17)
Meteorologist Evelyn Taft shows us what to expect before the monsoonal moisture returns this weekend.
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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
