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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Pasadena school custodian mistaken for burglar by police
One teacher who spoke with CBSLA said it's ridiculous that this happened to her colleague when, according to her, the custodian was just doing his job.
6-year veteran LA County lifeguard dies in car crash
Ocean Lifeguard Derek Traeger died on Sunday, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, Lifeguard Division.
A$AP Rocky charged in Hollywood shooting that left acquaintance injured
A$AP Rocky, also known as Rakim Mayers, was charged with two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm.
Arrest made in Rolex robbery outside 99 Ranch Market in Rowland Heights; second suspect still at large
Investigators believe Demoryie Watts and an accomplice robbed two people who were loading purchases into their car on July 9.
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.
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.
Jordan High students start out the school year protesting neighboring metal recycler
The group says they ended the last school year by sending a letter to city leaders demanding action, yet neighboring metal recycler Atlas metals has been allowed to continue doing business next to the school.
Driver killed in Long Beach crash
A 51-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash in downtown Long Beach, authorities said Monday.
1-year-old boy abducted in Riverside found safe
Bradley Nicolas was last seen with 42-year-old Julio "Armando" Ramirez on Monday at about 7:28 a.m. The pair were last seen in Riverside.
4 million Southern Californians asked to stop watering outdoors for 15 days
Critical repairs are needed on the 36-mile Upper Feeder pipeline, which was discovered to have a leak earlier this year.
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.
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 $5.394, the lowest amount since March 6.
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Pasadena school custodian mistaken for burglar by police
One teacher who spoke with CBSLA said it's ridiculous that this happened to her colleague when, according to her, the custodian was just doing his job.
6-year veteran LA County lifeguard dies in car crash
Ocean Lifeguard Derek Traeger died on Sunday, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, Lifeguard Division.
A$AP Rocky charged in Hollywood shooting that left acquaintance injured
A$AP Rocky, also known as Rakim Mayers, was charged with two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm.
Arrest made in Rolex robbery outside 99 Ranch Market in Rowland Heights; second suspect still at large
Investigators believe Demoryie Watts and an accomplice robbed two people who were loading purchases into their car on July 9.
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.
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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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Pasadena school custodian mistaken for burglar by police
One teacher who spoke with CBSLA said it's ridiculous that this happened to her colleague when, according to her, the custodian was just doing his job.
6-year veteran LA County lifeguard dies in car crash
Ocean Lifeguard Derek Traeger died on Sunday, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, Lifeguard Division.
A$AP Rocky charged in Hollywood shooting that left acquaintance injured
A$AP Rocky, also known as Rakim Mayers, was charged with two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm.
Arrest made in Rolex robbery outside 99 Ranch Market in Rowland Heights; second suspect still at large
Investigators believe Demoryie Watts and an accomplice robbed two people who were loading purchases into their car on July 9.
Jordan High students start out the school year protesting neighboring metal recycler
The group says they ended the last school year by sending a letter to city leaders demanding action, yet neighboring metal recycler Atlas metals has been allowed to continue doing business next to the school.
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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.
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.
First in the nation: All California students get a free lunch -- and breakfast
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.
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1-year-old boy abducted in Riverside found safe
Bradley Nicolas was last seen with 42-year-old Julio "Armando" Ramirez on Monday at about 7:28 a.m. The pair were last seen in Riverside.
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.
First in the nation: All California students get a free lunch -- and breakfast
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.
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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.
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.
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.
3 injured in shooting outside Six Flags Great America near Chicago
The incident created chaos and confusion, with video posted to social media showing parkgoers attempting to shelter in place or hide.
FBI completes forensic report in Baldwin "Rust" shooting
The district attorney said once she receives all necessary reports, she and her team will make a charging decision.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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 $6
Despite being in the middle of the summer road trip season, demand for gasoline has dropped, helping the national average of gas prices go down by 7 cents since Monday.
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Wings soar past Sparks with 41-point second quarter
The Sparks finished off their disappointing 2022 season losing 9 of their last 10 games and missed the playoffs for a second-consecutive season.
Davidson earns 1st Angels win, beats slumping Twins 4-2
Davidson (2-3) yielded only two runs in a solid Big A debut for the Angels, who acquired the left-hander at the trade deadline for closer Raisel Iglesias.
Dodgers' 12-game win streak ends; Singer, Royals blank LA
The Dodgers were trying to match their longest winning streak since moving to Los Angeles, having won 13 straight in both 1962 and 1965. The franchise record is 15 in a row set in 1924 while the team played in Brooklyn — the club moved to West Coast for the 1958 season.
Perkins-McCutcheon connection leads Rams over Chargers 29-22
The Chargers had the ball late in the fourth quarter and were driving to tie the game when Easton Stick's pass to Michael Bandy was picked off by Daniel Isom at the Rams' 8 with 27 seconds remaining. Bandy temporarily had possession of the ball before Isom was able to strip it for the pick.
Ohtani, Ward HR, Angels rally past Twins 5-3 in 11 innings
Shohei Ohtani's game-tying homerun in the 8th inning was the sparkplug for the Halos Saturday night. Taylor Ward's game-winning two-run homer in the 11th inning capped off a good night for the Angels.
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A$AP Rocky charged in Hollywood shooting that left acquaintance injured
A$AP Rocky, also known as Rakim Mayers, was charged with two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm.
Nipsey Hussle receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Due to what officials expect to be a large turnout, Hollywood Boulevard will be closed between Gower Street and Argyle Avenue between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Actress Anne Heche taken off life support, her management announces
Heche will be taken off life support after she matched with an organ recipient, according to multiple reports.
'Beverly Hills, 90210' and 'Insecure' actress Denise Dowse dies at 64
Denise Dowse, best known for her roles as Yvonne Teasley in "Beverly Hills, 90210" and Dr. Rhonda Pine in "Insecure" died Saturday, her sister announced on social media.
Standup comedian, actor Teddy Ray passes away at 32
Ray died while in Rancho Mirage. The cause of his death has not been announced.
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LAUSD students return to school without mask requirements for the first time in 3 years
For the first time in more than three years, hundreds of thousands of students throughout Los Angeles returned to class without a ranging series of coronavirus prevention protocols in place. Tena Ezzeddine reports.
Doctors concerned with high caloric food in new Universal School Meals Program
The program requires all of California's public school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools serving students from transitional kindergarten through 12th grade to provide two free meals on each school day to any student asking for a meal, regardless of their free or reduced-price meal eligibility. However, the Universal Meals Program has drawn concerns from doctors who said that the menus do not provide adequate nutrition and instead promote weight gain. Tena Ezzeddine reports.
Outrage after Pasadena school custodian mistaken for burglar by police
Jake Reiner reports from Pasadena where some people are angry after a custodian, who has worked at San Rafael Elementary School for 14 years, was detained by police Sunday after reports of a burglary in progress.
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Effort to recall LA County DA George Gascón fails for second time
Jeff Nguyen reports from downtown LA on the failure of the second effort to recall LA County DA George Gascón. Organizers of the recall campaign failed to gather tens of thousands of signatures, according to the county Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk's Office, though they say they're not throwing in the towel just yet.
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