Fred Ward, acclaimed film and television actor, has died at 79
Ward's cause of death was not released.
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Liz Sheridan, who played Seinfeld's mother on hit show, dead at 93
Sheridan was known for her roles in the television shows "Seinfeld" and "ALF."
Steelers' Dwayne Haskins dies at 24 after being hit by dump truck
Dwayne Haskins was hit by a dump truck while trying to cross a Florida highway early Saturday morning, according to the state's highway patrol.
Independent Film Mogul, Frank Moreno, Dead at 82
Frank Moreno, a major force in the independent film world over several decades, has died at the age of 82, his family announced Thursday.
Bonnie Pointer Of The Pointer Sisters Dies At 69
Patricia Bonnie Pointer died Monday morning, according to her sister, Anita Pointer. A cause of death was not released.
Madcap Comedian Rip Taylor Dead At 84
If you look up "madcap" in the dictionary, Taylor's picture most certainly is there. Or should be.
Rock Stars, Journalists, Celebrity Fans Remember Ric Ocasek
From rockers to those he touched musically, stars shone brightly for the Cars' front man.
College Student Killed In Seattle Crane Collapse Has South Pasadena Ties
Sarah Wong was in an Uber with another friend when the vehicle they were in was crushed by part of the crane when it came crashing down.
Stanley Donen, Director Of 'Singin' In The Rain,' Dies at 94
Director Stanley Donen, a giant of the Hollywood musical who through such classics as "Singin' in the Rain" and "Funny Face" helped give us some of the most joyous sounds and images in movie history, has died. He was 94.
Broadway Legend Carol Channing Dies At 97
Channing, who reportedly died at her home in Rancho Mirage, was best known for her role as Dolly Levi in "Hello Dolly!" which won her a Tony Award in 1964.
Nancy Wilson, Grammy Winning Jazz Singer, Dies At 81
Nancy Wilson, the Grammy-winning "song stylist" and torch singer whose polished pop-jazz vocals made her a platinum artist and top concert performer, has died.
Buzzcocks Lead Singer Pete Shelley Dies At 63
Pete Shelley, the lead singer of the English punk rock band Buzzcocks, died Thursday in Estonia at age 63.
Ken Berry, Star Of 1960s Sitcom 'F Troop,' Dies At 85
Berry died Saturday at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, California, hospital spokeswoman Patricia Aidem confirmed. The cause of death was not provided by Berry's family.
Gloria Katz, 'American Graffiti' Screenwriter, Dies At 76
Gloria Katz, who co-wrote "American Graffiti" and helped give Princess Leia her power in "Star Wars," has died at 76.
Magician, Actor Ricky Jay Dies At 72
Legendary magician Ricky Jay died Saturday in Los Angeles at 72.
Stan Lee, Marvel Comics Publisher Behind Spider-Man, X-Men, Dead At 95
Stan Lee, the creator of iconic Marvel characters such as Spider-Man, X-Men, and Fantastic Four, has died, according to reports. He was 95.
Scott Wilson, Who Played Hershel Greene In 'The Walking Dead,' Dies At 76
Scott Wilson, a veteran actor who played Hershel Greene on the AMC television show "The Walking Dead," has died, according to a statement from the network.
'X-Files' Actor Peter Donat Dead At 90
Peter Donat, the Canadian actor who played Agent Fox Mulder's father in "The X-Files" and had roles in TV shows, films and onstage, has died. He was 90.
Burt Reynolds, Iconic 'Smokey And The Bandit' Star, Dead At 82
Burt Reynolds, who rose to fame for his breakout role in "Deliverance," died at a Florida hospital after going into cardiac arrest.
Author, Actor, Kennedy Scion Christopher Lawford Dead At 63
Author and actor Christopher Kennedy Lawford, who was born into political and Hollywood royalty, sank into substance abuse and addiction and rose to become a well-known advocate for sobriety and recovery, has died.
Vietnam War Hero Turned US Senator John McCain Has Died At Age 81
United States senator and Vietnam War hero John McCain has died at age 81, it was reported Saturday. The Arizona Republican had been battling brain cancer.
'3rd Rock From the Sun' Star Elmarie Wendel Dies At 89
Actress and singer Elmarie Wendel, best known for her role as Mrs. Dubcek on the NBC sitcom "3rd Rock From the Sun," has died at 89.
Beloved LA Times Restaurant Critic Jonathan Gold Dies At Age 57
The Los Angeles Times said their famed restaurant critic Jonathan Gold has died at age 57 after his battle with pancreatic cancer.
1950s Teen Heartthrob, Gay Icon Tab Hunter Dies At 86
Hunter, who was known in Hollywood as "The Sigh Guy" for his blond, surfer-boy looks, died Sunday night at his home in Santa Barbara County. He died of a blood clot, according to a representative.
'Pawn Stars' Richard Harrison, Known As 'Old Man,' Dead At 77
Richard Benjamin Harrison, best known as "Old Man," the co-owner of the World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop on the History channel series "Pawn Stars," has died at 77.
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Man with autism to become first nonverbal graduate of UCLA
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Claremont limits watering to one day a week, cancels July 4th fireworks
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LA City Council votes to buy back Chinatown apartment building
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Delay in breaching classroom during school shooting was "wrong decision," official says
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Pursuit ends in crash, authorities detain three
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Unvaccinated students not allowed to walk at Granada Hills high school graduation
Unvaccinated students at Granada Hills Charter High School will have to watch their classmates walk across the stage from afar after the school prohibited them from attending the graduation ceremony.
Report: Lakers hire Darvin Ham as new head coach
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Southern Californians hitting the road this weekend, even with high price of gas
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Olympic gold medal stolen from athlete's vehicle
According to the Olympian, the medal was taken from the center console of her vehicle during a training break at the Anaheim gym where the women's national volleyball team works out.
Authorities arrest second suspect involved in ambush of CHP officer
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Marina Del Rey man with autism, found and reunited with family
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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.
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.
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.
Anaheim Mayor Harry Sidhu resigns amid FBI probe
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Only On: Granada Hills residents outraged as rubbish pile continues to grow on vacant lot
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Man with autism to become first nonverbal graduate of UCLA
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LA City Council votes to buy back Chinatown apartment building
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Unvaccinated students not allowed to walk at Granada Hills high school graduation
Unvaccinated students at Granada Hills Charter High School will have to watch their classmates walk across the stage from afar after the school prohibited them from attending the graduation ceremony.
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Olympic gold medal stolen from athlete's vehicle
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CDC moves Ventura, Orange, San Diego Counties to 'medium' tier
The three are part of the 19 counties the CDC moved to the "medium" tier this week, following suit with Los Angeles County on May 19.
One killed, one hospitalized after car crash in Huntington Beach
According to police, the vehicle was involved in a chase with Fountain Valley PD but the pursuit was canceled before the crash.
Local schools join nationwide walkout in support of gun control
The movement comes in the wake of the horrific school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
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Claremont limits watering to one day a week, cancels July 4th fireworks
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2 adults, juvenile arrested in connection with Perris home invasion
The three suspects were arrested after the homeowner managed to disarm one and call authorities
Woman robbed outside Redlands Target
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24-year-old man arrested for suspected carjacking in Redlands
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Delay in breaching classroom during school shooting was "wrong decision," official says
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Jury starts deliberations in lawsuit between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard
Depp is suing Heard for libel over a 2018 op-ed she wrote describing herself as "a public figure representing domestic abuse."
What we know about the victims of the Uvalde school shooting
19 children and two teachers are dead and several more injured after a gunman opened fire at a Texas elementary school.
Testimony concludes in civil trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard
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4th-grade shooting survivor says gunman told class: "It's time to die"
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NRA says it is "committed to making schools secure" and Texas convention will still go on
President Trump said Wednesday he still plans on attending the convention.
O'Rourke to Abbott at Uvalde presser: "You are doing nothing"
One of the officials on stage told O'Rourke, "You are out of line" and called him a "sick son of a b****."
Anaheim City Council votes unanimously to void Angel Stadium sale
One day after former Mayor Sidhu resigned amid a federal corruption investigation, the remaining city council members unanimously voted late Tuesday night to void the $325 million dollar deal sale of Angel Stadium.
Biden to sign policing executive order 2 years after George Floyd died
Biden is signing the order on federal policing two years after Floyd died at the hands of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
Governor Newsom warns of statewide water restrictions as drought concerns continue to worsen
California Gov. Gavin Newsom threatened Monday to impose mandatory water restrictions if residents don't use less on their own as a drought drags on and the hotter summer months approach.
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California bans watering of "non-functional" ornamental grass at commercial, industrial buildings
Non-functional turf is considered to be any grass that is ornamental and not used for recreational purposes, so the ban would not apply to school fields, sports fields, and parks.
Parents warned to beware of online scammers in search for baby formula
In the panic and desperation to find baby formula, scammers are finding a rich source of victims.
2021 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator SUVs recalled due to engine fire risk
Because these vehicles are at risk of catching fire, even when they are parked and their engines turned off, owners are being urged to park outside and away from structures.
39.2 million expected to travel during this coming Memorial Day weekend
Both the skies and the roads will be crowded this Memorial Day weekend.
Biden Administration sending out more free, at-home COVID tests amid rise in new infections
All U.S. households can order an additional eight free at-home test kits, totaling 16 free tests available to each household since the program started.
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LA County reports over 6,000 new COVID cases for the first time since February
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COVID-19 cases on the rise in LA County schools
Public Health said there were 5,918 positive cases at L.A. County schools during the week ending on May 15.
More baby formula will soon hit store shelves, FDA says
Abbott Nutrition and U.K.-based Kendal Nutricare plan to ship more than 2 million cans of formula.
Report: LA County deaths went up 26% in 2020, with COVID as the second-leading cause of death
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Officials investigating first possible case of monkeypox in California
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Hyundai expands recall for some Elantra and Accent sedans
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California bans watering of "non-functional" ornamental grass at commercial, industrial buildings
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Jif peanut butter products recalled for potential salmonella contamination
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Report: Lakers hire Darvin Ham as new head coach
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Vlad Jr homers off Shohei Ohtani, Blue Jays top Angels 6-3
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Freeman's 3-run HR, 5 RBIs, lift Dodgers over D-backs 14-1
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Mitch Garver, Kole Calhoun HRs lead Texas past Angels 7-2
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Nationals end skid against Dodgers, win 1-0 in series finale
Erick Fedde and three relievers combined on a six-hitter, César Hernández had an RBI single and the Washington Nationals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 1-0 Wednesday to avoid a series sweep.
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Jury starts deliberations in lawsuit between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard
Depp is suing Heard for libel over a 2018 op-ed she wrote describing herself as "a public figure representing domestic abuse."
Testimony concludes in civil trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard
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Andy Fletcher, Depeche Mode keyboardist and founding member, dead at 60
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Plastic Ono Band, Yes drummer Alan White dies at 72
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Man with autism to become UCLA's first nonverbal graduate
Kandis Crone reports on Woody Brown, who was diagnosed with autism when he was two years old, and is now becoming UCLA's first ever nonverbal graduate.
Claremont limits watering to one day a week, postpones July 4th fireworks because of drought
Nicole Comstock reports from Claremont where in addition to losing fireworks for this July 4th, Claremont residents will now be forced to cut their outdoor watering as the drought continues to worsen.
LAX sees steady stream of holiday travelers
Joy Benedict reports from LAX where a steady of stream of travelers are flying to nearby and faraway destinations over the holiday weekend, with everyone, whether flying or driving, saying they're keenly aware of the skyrocketing costs of getting away.
2 arrests made in connection to April follow-home robbery in Beverly Grove
Rick Montanez reports from LAPD headquarters where authorities announced that they have made a pair of arrests in connection with a late-April follow-home robbery in Beverly Crest, where four people had over $70k in money and jewelry stolen from them.
Deadly 2-car crash in Shadow Hills, near Hansen Dam
SKY9's Desmond Shaw reports over Shadow Hills where a two vehicle crash trapped three people who had to be extricated by firefighters. One of the victims died at the scene, two others were taken to the hospital in critical condition.
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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."
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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.
Shots from The Chevron Championship 2022
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