IRS reaches milestone in reducing backlog, but report shows hurdles remain
Officials warn millions of paper returns received in 2022 have not yet been processed, despite the agency's progress in reducing the backlog from last year.
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Tax Refunds: IRS Delays Hold Up Money For Millions Of Taxpayers
While the IRS sent out two stimulus checks and updated the Child Tax Credit this year, it's falling short of its core mission of servicing American taxpayers.
Be Smart: Use Your Tax Refund Wisely
You've got a hefty check headed your way, thanks to your tax refund. Don't spend it just anywhere. Instead, here are five smarter ways to use your refund money.
Lamps Plus Inadvertently Releases Employee Information To 'Unknown Criminal'
Imagine going to file your taxes only to find out it's already been done and your refund is gone?
Bank Robber Sentenced To Time Served For Stealing Irvine Billionaire's $1.4M Tax Refund
A convicted bank robber was sentenced to time served, restitution and supervised release for stealing a nearly $1.4 million tax refund check from billionaire Irvine Co. Chairman Donald Bren.
Judge Seals Sentencing Of Bank Robber Charged With Stealing Irvine Co. Chairman's $1.4M Tax Refund
A convicted bank robber who stole the identity of Irvine Co. Chairman Donald Bren and cashed most of a nearly $1.4 million tax refund check made out to the billionaire faces prison time when he is sentenced Monday.
Invest That Tax Refund In Yourself
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Dozens Held, Sought For Massive ID Theft Schemes
Federal officials say 22 people were arrested Thursday in Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas and Maryland and others are being sought.
How To Spend Your Tax Refund
The best part of paying your taxes is probably getting your refund check.
Campaign Launches for Income Tax Help
A new campaign is aiming to help low-and-moderate-income families take advantage of a tax credit of up to $5,666.
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Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle on 91 Freeway
The crash happened just after 12:15 p.m. near the Central Avenue off-ramp in Compton, prompting an hours-long Sigalert as investigators surveyed the scene.
Homicide investigation underway in Lancaster after man found shot to death
The man was found dead in the parking lot of a shopping center on West Avenue K, where a large scale investigation to locate the gunman was underway.
6 killed in fiery crash in Windsor Hills neighborhood
Officials with the California Highway Patrol are now reporting that there have been multiple fatalities, three adults, one infant, a fetus, and a body discovered in the burned out wreckage.
Palmdale woman shot in face trying to fight off man who kidnapped her daughter
The man entered the woman's home, shot her in the face and made off with her child before being arrested shortly after. The child was safely recovered and the woman was reportedly showing stable vital signs.
Kinecta Federal Credit Union distributes backpacks filled with school supplies to students
Organizers said a typical family spends roughly $850 annually on school supplies annually.
Dodgers beat Padres 4-0, make statement with 3-game sweep
Cody Bellinger's pair of homeruns led the way offensively for the Boys in Blue who completed the sweep of San Diego.
Glendora all-star team's dreams of playing in little league world series come up short
Parents, families and fans of the Glendora American all-stars packed the stands in San Bernardino Sunday afternoon to watch the elimination game.
Mother killed by tow truck driver in fatal hit and run in South LA
Virginia Meza, who was 68-years-old, was going outside around 8 p.m. on Saturday to get something out of her car when she was hit. The tow truck driver took and is still outstanding.
Winker hits slam, Mariners drop Angels 6-3; Ohtani shaken up
Ohtani finished the remainder of the game after colliding with Gonzales near the on-deck circle during his second plate appearance.
Firefighters battle brush fire in Angeles National Forest
Angeles National Forest firefighters were battling a half-acre brush fire near the Stoneyvale picnic area in Big Tujunga Canyon.
Slava Medvedenko auctions Lakers title rings for Ukraine Relief
Medvedenko's championship ring from the 2001 and 2002 season each sold for $126,767.
Family asking for help in finding missing Inglewood woman
Family members of Ronnetta Faye Martian last saw her on Aug. 1 in Rosamond, Calif. with two men.
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Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle on 91 Freeway
The crash happened just after 12:15 p.m. near the Central Avenue off-ramp in Compton, prompting an hours-long Sigalert as investigators surveyed the scene.
Homicide investigation underway in Lancaster after man found shot to death
The man was found dead in the parking lot of a shopping center on West Avenue K, where a large scale investigation to locate the gunman was underway.
6 killed in fiery crash in Windsor Hills neighborhood
Officials with the California Highway Patrol are now reporting that there have been multiple fatalities, three adults, one infant, a fetus, and a body discovered in the burned out wreckage.
Palmdale woman shot in face trying to fight off man who kidnapped her daughter
The man entered the woman's home, shot her in the face and made off with her child before being arrested shortly after. The child was safely recovered and the woman was reportedly showing stable vital signs.
Kinecta Federal Credit Union distributes backpacks filled with school supplies to students
Organizers said a typical family spends roughly $850 annually on school supplies annually.
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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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Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle on 91 Freeway
The crash happened just after 12:15 p.m. near the Central Avenue off-ramp in Compton, prompting an hours-long Sigalert as investigators surveyed the scene.
Homicide investigation underway in Lancaster after man found shot to death
The man was found dead in the parking lot of a shopping center on West Avenue K, where a large scale investigation to locate the gunman was underway.
Palmdale woman shot in face trying to fight off man who kidnapped her daughter
The man entered the woman's home, shot her in the face and made off with her child before being arrested shortly after. The child was safely recovered and the woman was reportedly showing stable vital signs.
Kinecta Federal Credit Union distributes backpacks filled with school supplies to students
Organizers said a typical family spends roughly $850 annually on school supplies annually.
Dodgers beat Padres 4-0, make statement with 3-game sweep
Cody Bellinger's pair of homeruns led the way offensively for the Boys in Blue who completed the sweep of San Diego.
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Irvine woman arrested for poisoning her husband
The husband suspected his wife of 10 years was poisoning him after he fell ill for over a month. The poisoning caused "significant internal injuries," according to police.
35-year-old man arrested in Anaheim for allegedly impersonating an officer
Richard Moore was arrested Wednesday after officers responded to reports of a suspicious vehicle with activated, police-style emergency lights in area of Euclid Street and Cerritos Avenue.
San Clemente councilman proposes resolution to ban abortions in the city
The proposed resolution makes exceptions for rape and incest and claims that enforcement would be within the power and authority of the council.
Santa Ana seniors on fixed incomes outraged after their rents jump 10%
The 10% rent hike for a one-bedroom unit in the building went from $1256 dollars to $1382 dollars a month bringing one woman to tears.
Santa Ana police detective charged after sending explicit content to decoy officer acting as minor
Gregory Daniel Beaumarchais was caught sending "graphic messages" to a decoy investigator posing as a 14-year-old girl as part of a sting operation.
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Rialto family mourns the death of mother and daughter killed in high-speed crash
Ashley Gilroy and her daughter Marlee Maldonado were killed after a driver, going 80-100 mph, rear-ended them in downtown Rialto.
Firefighters handle brushfire in Chino overnight; possibly caused by mylar balloon
The blaze was contained before it could reach a full acre's worth of vegetation.
80-year-old Norco store owner, who shot armed robber, speaks out
Craig Cope, who is recovering from a heart attack suffered during the traumatic event, spoke with CBSLA on his first day back in the store since the attempted robbery.
Riverside police officer killed in off-duty motorcycle crash in Nuevo
The crash occurred at around 7:15 p.m. on Pico Ave. and Santa Rosa Ave. Tuesday evening. The officer's identity was withheld.
Kind-hearted couple dies in possible electrical fire in San Bernardino
Dozens of people have stopped by the home of Carol and James Carty to pay their respects to the helpful and loving people.
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Cincinnati mass shooting leaves 9 wounded as police search for suspects
Police are searching for at least two suspects after nine people were left wounded in a mass shooting in downtown Cincinnati during the early hours of Sunday morning.
Senate passes climate, health and tax bill in major win for Democrats
The bill's passage is a significant achievement for Democrats as they look to maintain their hold on Congress in the November midterm elections.
Alex Jones must pay $45.2 million in punitive damages, jury decides
The far-right broadcaster and conspiracy theorist had called the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting "a hoax."
Hiring surged in July, with employers adding 528,000 jobs
Job growth last month blows past analyst forecasts, as the U.S. jobless rate fell to the lowest since February 2020.
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.
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Senate passes climate, health and tax bill in major win for Democrats
The bill's passage is a significant achievement for Democrats as they look to maintain their hold on Congress in the November midterm elections.
DOJ charges 4 Louisville police officers connected to Breonna Taylor killing
The four current and former officers face various civil rights and obstruction charges stemming from Taylor's 2020 death.
Paul Pelosi, Nancy Pelosi's husband, pleads not guilty to DUI misdemeanors
The husband of the speaker of the house has pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor driving under the influence charges in connection with a May car crash.
Senate passes burn pit legislation to aid veterans
Watching the vote from the Senate gallery, comedian and vocal advocate of the bill Jon Stewart grew teary-eyed.
Biden, Harris endorse Rep. Karen Bass in LA mayor's race
In a statement, Biden and Harris said they were eager to work with Bass and her "innovative strategies" to deal with the city's homeless crisis and rising crime rates.
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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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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
LA County Board of Supervisors issues proclamation of local emergency amid rising Monkeypox cases
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has issued a proclamation of local emergency amid rising Monkeypox cases, following suit with California Governor Gavin Newsom's similar declaration on Monday.
Banana Boat spray sunscreens sold nationwide recalled over carcinogen
No injuries or deaths related to the products have been reported, the company said.
LA County expected to make decision Thursday on possible COVID mask mandate
The mandate was set to go into effect after two weeks of the county remaining in the "high" COVID-19 activity level.
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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 beat Padres 4-0, make statement with 3-game sweep
Cody Bellinger's pair of homeruns led the way offensively for the Boys in Blue who completed the sweep of San Diego.
Glendora all-star team's dreams of playing in little league world series come up short
Parents, families and fans of the Glendora American all-stars packed the stands in San Bernardino Sunday afternoon to watch the elimination game.
Winker hits slam, Mariners drop Angels 6-3; Ohtani shaken up
Ohtani finished the remainder of the game after colliding with Gonzales near the on-deck circle during his second plate appearance.
Slava Medvedenko auctions Lakers title rings for Ukraine Relief
Medvedenko's championship ring from the 2001 and 2002 season each sold for $126,767.
Detmers, Moniak, Fletcher help Angels split DH with Mariners
Detmers (4-3) was dominant early, allowing just one hit through four innings. He got plenty of run support from the Halos' lineup.
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Beloved actor, director Roger E. Mosley has died, daughter announces
Roger Earl Mosley, best known for his role as the helicopter pilot Theodore "T.C." Calvin in the CBS series "Magnum, P.I.", has died.
Actress Anne Heche recovering in ICU following Mar Vista crash
Actress Anne Heche remains hospitalized in an intensive-care unit Sunday after crashing her car into a home in Mar Vista.
USPS issues Buzz Lightyear stamps in Hollywood
The stamps display art from Pixar Animation Studios showing Buzz Lightyear in several different poses with the phrase "Go Beyond." The decision to release the stamps coincides with the recent release of "Lightyear," a prequel to the beloved "Toy Story" series.
Pat Carroll, Emmy winner and voice of Ursula, dies at 95
Carroll's daughter announced the passing of the Emmy-winning actress on Instagram Sunday.
Nichelle Nichols, Lt. Uhura on 'Star Trek,' has died at 89
Nichelle Nichols, known for her role as Nyota Uhura in "Star Trek: The Original Series" has died at the age of 89.
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Amber Lee's Weather Forecast (Aug. 8)
Amber explains how yet another monsoonal flow is set to head through the area, brining muggy weather, hot temps and possible thunderstorms to some regions.
Health expert explains importance of childhood vaccines as students return to school
Dr. David Bronstein, a Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist with Kaiser Permanente, joined the studio to discuss the importance of childhood vaccines as millions of students around the nation prepare to return to school for the new year.
Woman shot in face while trying to prevent daughter's kidnapping in Palmdale
Lauren Pozen reports from Palmdale, where a large scale investigation continued after a woman was shot in the face while trying to fight off her daughter's would-be kidnapper late Sunday evening. Authorities located the suspect and the kidnapped girl just down the road.
Man behind wheel of Tesla injured after slamming into electrical pole in Anaheim
Firefighters rushed to the scene of a fiery crash in Anaheim Sunday evening, after a Tesla slammed into an electrical pole, injuring the driver. The cause of the crash remained under investigation.
Stolen vehicle pursuit ends in crash in Norwalk
A late night pursuit had an abrupt ending Monday morning, after a group of men inside a stolen vehicle slammed into another unrelated car. The five suspects were arrested, while the other driver was rushed to a hospital with injuries.
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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
