Man found dead in Death Valley National Park ran out of gas
Park visitors found the body of David Kelleher on Tuesday.
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2 Mountain Lion Kittens Survive After Litter Of 4 Found Near Thousand Oaks Office Building
The two surviving kittens are being temporarily housed at the Orange County Zoo, National Parks Service spokeswoman Ana Beatriz Cholo said.
P-99 Welcomed Into Santa Monica Mountains Study Of Mountain Lions
P-99 was captured on Sept. 8, according to a news release this week from the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. She is estimated to be about 2 to 3 years old and was found in the western portion of the Santa Monica Mountains.
National Parks To Require Masks Indoors, Crowded Outdoor Areas
The National Park Service mandated Monday that all visitors, employees and contractors must wear a mask inside NPS buildings and in crowded outdoor areas, regardless of vaccination status.
Threatened California Red-Legged Frog Found Breeding In The Santa Monica Mountains For First Time In 50 Years
A recent stream survey has uncovered egg masses of the California red-legged frog at two sites – one in Los Angeles County and another in Ventura County.
'Largest Of Its Kind In The World': Plans For 101 Freeway Wildlife Crossing In Agoura Hills Released
The crossing is being built to give wildlife a way to traverse the 101 Freeway, and avoid being struck by any of the hundreds of thousands of vehicles that pass through the area daily.
Mountain Lion Found Dead On 101 Freeway In Calabasas After Apparently Being Struck By Car
The California Highway Patrol's West Valley division posted a photo on Facebook of what appears to be a young, uncollared mountain lion along the the eastbound 101 Freeway at Parkway Calabasas.
Caboodle Of Kittens: 13 Mountain Lion Cubs Born In Santa Monica Mountains This Summer
National Park Service biologists who have been studying the population for 18 years say this is the first time this many mountain lion dens have been found within such a short period of time.
Bobcat, Mountain Lion Found Dead In Santa Monica Mountains Tested Positive For Several Types Of Rat Poison
The adult female bobcat, known as B-372, is the first in 23 years to have died from the effects of anticoagulant rat poisons. P-76 is the sixth collared mountain lion to die of uncontrolled internal bleeding, and the third in the past two years.
Santa Monica Mountain Lion Gives Birth To Three Kittens (2 Boys & A Girl!)
The National Park Service has been studying mountain lions in and around the Santa Monica Mountains since 2002.
Mountain Lion, Suspected Of Attacks On Livestock, First To Be Killed Under State 'Three-Strike' Policy
P-56 was a male mountain lion between 4 and 5 years old, and had been living in the western Santa Monica Mountains south of the 101 Freeway. He was first caught and outfitted with a GPS tracking collar in April 2017.
4 New Mountain Lion Kittens Discovered In Santa Monica Mountains
A litter of four mountain lion kittens recently found in a remote area of the Santa Monica Mountains is suspected to be the result of their mother mating with her grandson, National Park Service researchers said.
Remains Of Mountain Lion Known As P-55 Found
The lion's cause of death is not known. According to National Park Service Ranger Kate Kuykendall, P-55's collar had failed to signal his death, and by the time biologists found his remains, they were already too decomposed to make a determination.
Endangered Species Of Frog Found Breeding In Santa Monica Mountains
National Park Service researchers thrilled with the discovery that a rare species of frog is breeding in the Santa Monica Mountains hope the public will do its part to let nature take its course.
Cub Of Mountain Lion Killed On 118 Freeway In Chatsworth A Month Ago Is Also Killed
A vehicle struck the seven-month-old cub, known as P-52, on the 118 Freeway - the same freeway his mother was killed, the National Park Service says.
Mating Season For Tarantulas Commences At Joshua Tree National Park
Hikers be warned – the National Park Service says it's now tarantula mating season.
National Park Service Celebrates Centennial With Waived Entrance Fees
Get a much-needed dose of nature this weekend at any of the four federally-protected green spaces within driving distance of Los Angeles in honor of the National Park Service's 100th anniversary.
Bear Captured By Research Cameras In Malibu Creek State Park
National Park Service cameras have recently captured images of a black bear in Malibu Creek State Park in the Santa Monica Mountains, which hasn't had a resident bear population since the 1800s.
Researchers Find 2 Litters Of 5 Mountain Lion Kittens In Santa Susana Mountains
National Park Service researchers have found a "kitten caboodle" – two, actually – in the Santa Susana Mountains.
Uninhabited San Miguel Island Reopening To Visitors, Campers
An uninhabited island with pristine beaches and trails is opening again, just 50 miles off the coast of Ventura.
Citizen Scientists Wanted For Coyote Scat Collection Project
The National Park Service is recruiting for people willing to collect coyote droppings.
3-Legged Bobcat, Her 1-Eared Kitten Tracked In Santa Monica Mountains
A bobcat with three legs and whose kitten is missing an ear is living and thriving in the Santa Monica Mountains, according to the National Park Service.
Coyote Tracked By Researchers Drowns In Lake At MacArthur Park
A coyote researchers were tracking to see how the animals live in extremely urbanized areas has drowned in a popular Los Angeles park.
2 Mountain Lion Kittens Born In Santa Monica Mountains
DNA testing is underway to identify who the father of the new litter is.
Young Mountain Lion Struck, Killed On Interstate 5 Near Castaic
A young mountain lion was struck and killed by a vehicle on Interstate 5 near Castaic, officials said Thursday.
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Mandatory evacuation orders for Union Fire in Jurupa Valley upgraded to warning
Mandatory evacuation orders for some 2,600 homes have been upgraded to a warning, officials say, though they urge returning residents to use caution as there is still fire equipment in the roadways.
Shooting unfolds on 110 Freeway, leaving one person injured
A shooting unfolded in the Harbor Gateway area on the 110 Freeway north of the 105 Freeway.
Demonstrators hit the streets to protest SCOTUS ruling that overturns Roe v. Wade
CBS2 and KCAL9 provide team coverage of protests in response to the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the landmark abortion rights case Roe v. Wade.
Hospitalizations in LA County due to COVID-19 on the rise
There are more COVID patients in hospitals across Southern California.
Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade in seismic shift for abortion rights
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Man wounded in shooting drives into parking lot of Ralphs where he collapses, later dies
The hunt was on for a suspect in a deadly shooting.
Dodgers confirm top set-up reliever Hudson lost for season
Hudson's recovery is expected to take six to nine months, taking away the team's top setup reliever. Hudson, 35, has five saves and a 2.22 ERA.
Activist protest outside new location of Gun World in Burbank
Gun World is one of 14 businesses that sell firearms in the city and, according to activists, that's more per capita than almost anywhere else in the nation.
Ozuna's 2-run homer in 8th powers Braves past Dodgers 5-3
Dodgers designated hitter Will Smith tied the game at 3 with a homer to left field off A.J. Minter (4-1) to open the eighth.
Man found dead at DoubleTree hotel in Rosemead
The hotel is located on Montebello Boulevard, right across the street from the Montebello Town Center and 60 Freeway.
LAPD announces arrests made during Friday's protests in Downtown LA
LAPD officers stationed at 5th Street and Main on Friday were bombarded with projectiles, fireworks and a makeshift flame thrower, according to an LAPD statement.
Three vehicle crash in Sawtelle area sends four to hospital
The crash took place on the 2200 block of S. Sawtelle Boulevard, near W. Olympic Boulevard and the 405 Freeway.
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Mandatory evacuation orders for Union Fire in Jurupa Valley upgraded to warning
Mandatory evacuation orders for some 2,600 homes have been upgraded to a warning, officials say, though they urge returning residents to use caution as there is still fire equipment in the roadways.
Shooting unfolds on 110 Freeway, leaving one person injured
A shooting unfolded in the Harbor Gateway area on the 110 Freeway north of the 105 Freeway.
Demonstrators hit the streets to protest SCOTUS ruling that overturns Roe v. Wade
CBS2 and KCAL9 provide team coverage of protests in response to the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the landmark abortion rights case Roe v. Wade.
Hospitalizations in LA County due to COVID-19 on the rise
There are more COVID patients in hospitals across Southern California.
Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade in seismic shift for abortion rights
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
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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.
LA Controller: LAHSA needs 'major reform' after workers caught dumping food meant for homeless
The CBS 2 investigation caught outreach workers trashing food for the homeless.
LAHSA to immediately review policies following CBS 2 Investigation
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority said it will make every effort to distribute and donate food after a CBS 2 Investigation captured outreach workers trashing food meant for the unhoused.
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Shooting unfolds on 110 Freeway, leaving one person injured
A shooting unfolded in the Harbor Gateway area on the 110 Freeway north of the 105 Freeway.
Man wounded in shooting drives into parking lot of Ralphs where he collapses, later dies
The hunt was on for a suspect in a deadly shooting.
Activist protest outside new location of Gun World in Burbank
Gun World is one of 14 businesses that sell firearms in the city and, according to activists, that's more per capita than almost anywhere else in the nation.
Man found dead at DoubleTree hotel in Rosemead
The hotel is located on Montebello Boulevard, right across the street from the Montebello Town Center and 60 Freeway.
LAPD announces arrests made during Friday's protests in Downtown LA
LAPD officers stationed at 5th Street and Main on Friday were bombarded with projectiles, fireworks and a makeshift flame thrower, according to an LAPD statement.
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Homicide investigation underway after man stabbed to death in Mission Viejo; Woman arrested at scene
The stabbing occurred just after 6:20 p.m. Thursday evening at what was believed to be the man's residence. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he later died.
Musical tribute held in Garden Grove for veterans captured in Ukraine
The concert event was dedicated to U.S. veterans Andy Tai Huynh of Garden Grove and Alex Drueke, an Alabama native, both captured while fighting in Ukraine.
Long Beach to unveil new water playground amid lifeguard shortage
A new water playground will open at Alamitos Beach in Long Beach on Saturday morning. Despite a national shortage of lifeguards, the city says they are ready for the massive summer crowds.
Supreme Court strikes down New York gun law, similar laws in California now in question
The conservative majority expanded gun rights in New York, California and a handful of other states.
2-year-old child attacked by coyote in Fountain Valley
The coyote has not yet been located, and the status of the child is not immediately known.
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Mandatory evacuation orders for Union Fire in Jurupa Valley upgraded to warning
Mandatory evacuation orders for some 2,600 homes have been upgraded to a warning, officials say, though they urge returning residents to use caution as there is still fire equipment in the roadways.
Supreme Court strikes down New York gun law, similar laws in California now in question
The conservative majority expanded gun rights in New York, California and a handful of other states.
Riverside County reports first presumptive case of Monkeypox
37 of the 140 reported cases in the United States have come from California, however the CDC has maintained that the threat to the general population is still low.
Suspect wanted for connection with sale of illegal firearms, pursuit fatally shot by Fontana police
The officers were investigating an operation into the sale of illegal assault weapons when the suspects rammed their vehicle and fled from the scene, prompting the officers to open fire and begin pursuit.
Southern California could seen monsoon showers, dry lightning starting tonight
Any precipitation that does fall is expected to be above 10,000 feet, so Southern California's mountains and high deserts have the best chance of seeing any rainfall.
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Congress passes bipartisan gun legislation, sending bill to Biden
The bill represents the most significant legislation addressing guns in nearly 30 years.
Biden signs gun control bill into law
The move marks the most considerable changes to U.S. gun laws in decades.
Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade in seismic shift for abortion rights
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul Pelosi, charged with DUI over California crash
Paul Pelosi's Porsche collided with a Jeep in Napa County.
FDA bans Juul e-cigarettes from the U.S. market
Regulator's decision comes amid concerns that an epidemic of underage vaping will hook a new generation on nicotine.
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Congress passes bipartisan gun legislation, sending bill to Biden
The bill represents the most significant legislation addressing guns in nearly 30 years.
Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade in seismic shift for abortion rights
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Thousands of demonstrators flood streets to protest SCOTUS ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade
A series of protests were planned throughout the weekend after Supreme Court justices announced the decision to end nearly 50 years of constitutionally protected abortion rights for women by overturning the landmark Roe v. Wade decision.
California leaders react to SCOTUS overturn of Roe v. Wade
The decision, a seismic shift for abortion rights in the United States, allows states to usher in new rules limiting or banning access to abortion in dozens of states, in some places immediately.
House Jan. 6 committee zeroes in on ex-Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark
Installing Clark and the pressure campaign on the Justice Department was "essentially a political coup," committee chair Rep. Bennie Thompson said in his closing statement at Thursday's hearing.
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Millions of Southern Californians opt for Fourth of July road trips
The Auto Club predicts 426,000 Southern Californians will opt to fly this Fourth of July, an 8% drop from 2019.
"Ripping off California consumers": Assembly committee to investigate oil companies
Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon blasted oil companies like Shell and Chevron, which he says has reported $9.1 billion and $6.2 billion in profits in the first quarter of this year, respectively.
Mortgage relief program expands to help California homeowners with 2022 payments, past-due property taxes
The California Mortgage Relief Program is expanding its income eligibility and is being extended to help people who have missed payments in 2022 or could not pay their property taxes.
Garcetti signs ban on sale of flavored tobacco; Ordinance goes into effect on Jan. 1
The ordinance does not ban the possession or use of flavored tobacco for people over the age of 21, and also includes an exception for hookah lounges that meet certain conditions.
Los Angeles the worst metropolitan area for first-time homebuyers, Bankrate.com study confirms
The study released Monday confirmed that the City of Angels is hell for anyone looking to buy their first home for a number of reasons.
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Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
The Supreme Court Friday overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, which guaranteed a woman's right to abortion. The ruling sends the issue back to the states. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
COVID-19 hospitalization rate slows, pushing back estimated return date of indoor mask mandate
The rate of patients with COVID-19 admitted to hospitals remained the same over the course of two weeks, ending a trend of constantly increasing hospitalization rates by week.
FDA bans Juul e-cigarettes from the U.S. market
Regulator's decision comes amid concerns that an epidemic of underage vaping will hook a new generation on nicotine.
Jif peanut butter recalls include candies sold in three states
Since J.M. Smucker recalled products linked to a salmonella outbreak, another 20 companies have followed suit.
Pediatric doses of COVID-19 vaccinations available throughout L.A. County starting Tuesday
Both the Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations were approved for children between five-years-old and six-months-old by the CDC and FDA over the weekend.
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Millions of Southern Californians opt for Fourth of July road trips
The Auto Club predicts 426,000 Southern Californians will opt to fly this Fourth of July, an 8% drop from 2019.
"Ripping off California consumers": Assembly committee to investigate oil companies
Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon blasted oil companies like Shell and Chevron, which he says has reported $9.1 billion and $6.2 billion in profits in the first quarter of this year, respectively.
Dr. Laurie Leshin becomes the first woman to lead NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Laurie Leshin, who is also vice president of Caltech, is known for her distinguished career as a geochemist and space scientist.
Mortgage relief program expands to help California homeowners with 2022 payments, past-due property taxes
The California Mortgage Relief Program is expanding its income eligibility and is being extended to help people who have missed payments in 2022 or could not pay their property taxes.
Garcetti signs ban on sale of flavored tobacco; Ordinance goes into effect on Jan. 1
The ordinance does not ban the possession or use of flavored tobacco for people over the age of 21, and also includes an exception for hookah lounges that meet certain conditions.
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Dodgers confirm top set-up reliever Hudson lost for season
Hudson's recovery is expected to take six to nine months, taking away the team's top setup reliever. Hudson, 35, has five saves and a 2.22 ERA.
Ozuna's 2-run homer in 8th powers Braves past Dodgers 5-3
Dodgers designated hitter Will Smith tied the game at 3 with a homer to left field off A.J. Minter (4-1) to open the eighth.
AP source: Gareth Bale signs with MLS leaders LAFC
The 32-year-old Bale is moving stateside after spending most of the past nine years with Madrid. His contract expires this summer, making him a free agent after his up-and-down tenure with the current Champions League winners finally ends.
Turner homers, Dodgers stop Braves 4-1 in Freeman's return
Julio Urías (5-6) handed the Braves just their fourth loss in June, allowing one run on three hits with nine strikeouts in six innings.
USC's Isaiah Mobley drafted by Cavaliers with 47th pick
The 6-foot-10 Murrieta native led the Trojans in scoring and rebounding last season, averaging 14.2 points and 8.3 rebounds per game.
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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
Former home of Johnny Cash up for sale in Ventura County
Cash originally had the home built in 1961 as "an escape from the raucous fame of his rock 'n roll lifestyle." The 4,500 sq. ft. home is listed for $1.795 million.
Report finds 12% of LGBTQ characters on TV have repeating roles
The study also found that leading film studies did not feature transgender or non-binary characters for the fourth year in a row.
Blac Chyna, Rob Kardashian settle revenge porn lawsuit
The settlement prompted the judge in the case to dismiss the prospective jurors who were about to be impaneled to hear the case Monday.
Bill Cosby civil trial jury must start deliberations over
After two days of deliberations in which they reached verdicts on nearly all of the questions put before them, jurors in a civil trial who were deciding on sexual abuse allegations against Bill Cosby will have to start from scratch on Monday.
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Shooting unfolds on 110 Freeway, leaving one person injured
A shooting unfolded in the Harbor Gateway area on the 110 Freeway north of the 105 Freeway. Rachel Kim reports.
Search for suspect in deadly shooting continues after man collapses in Ralphs parking lot
The victim was between the ages of 35 to 40. His identity has not been released. Tena Ezzeddine reports.
Alex Biston's weather forecast (June 26)
The heat is on with triple digit temperatures anticipated in parts of the Southland. Alex Biston reports.
Hospitalizations in LA County due to COVID-19 on the rise
There are more COVID patients in hospitals across Southern California. Nichelle Medina and Rachel Kim report.
Man wounded in shooting drives into parking lot of Ralphs where he collapses, later dies
A man wounded in a shooting drove into the parking lot of a Ralphs in Woodland Hills where he collapsed and later died. The search is on for the suspect. Nichelle Medina reports.
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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
The "super flower blood moon" as seen across the world
Millions of people across the Americas, Europe and Africa on Sunday were able to see the reddish glow of a rare and spectacular show in the sky: a lunar eclipse known as a "super flower blood moon."
Met Gala 2022: The hottest red carpet arrivals
If it glittered or dazzled, it was likely being worn by a celeb at fashion's biggest party of the year
DIO Implant Open at Wilshire Country Club
Action shots from the DIO Implant Open held at the Wilshire Country Club in Los Angeles, another leg in the LPGA Tour where some of the world's top female golfers faced off.
64th Annual Grammys
John Batiste, Olivia Rodrigo, and Silk Sonic wowed the 64th annual Grammy Awards, while also taking away some of the night's biggest prizes.
