Temecula's Annual Hot Air Balloon And Wine Festival Takes Off
"This champagne is unbelievable, I've had five or six wines, so I'm actually really good," said Chris Ledenbach of San Diego.
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Erica's Picks: Epic Thanksgiving Wines!
When it comes to wine, Helen Johannesen's is my favorite brain to pick. Let's raise a glass to great wine this Holiday Season!
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Is BevMo! Engaging In A 'Bait-And-Switch' With Wine? Suit Claims It Is
A class-action suit has been filed that alleges BevMo! engaged in a "bait-and-switch," displaying price signage for bottles with wine ratings for specific years that weren't the years for sale on the shelf.
What's In Your Wine? A Lot More Than You Might Expect
Cavanaugh says the push for cheaper wine is what's leading larger producers to use more additives in wine.
5 Reasons To Visit OC For Winter Break
Want to beat the cold and get rid of your winter blues? Well, look no further.
LA County Bans New Vineyards Due To Drought
New Los Angeles County wine is not on the horizon since the Board of Supervisors have imposed a temporary ban on new or expanded vineyards in a large area of the northern Santa Monica Mountains to help manage the severe drought in the region.
Calif. Assembly Approves Beer And Wine At Hair Salons
The California Assembly has approved legislation that would make it legal for hair salons and barbershops to offer customers free beer and wine.
Popovich Sees Tim Duncan As Aging Wine
Given his passion for wine, it's no surprise that Gregg Popovich has such a deep appreciation for the graceful way Tim Duncan is aging.
New FDA Guidelines To Require Some Chains To Post Calorie Counts On Wine Lists
Not everyone is praising a new federal guideline that will soon require many restaurants nationwide to post calorie counts on wine lists.
List Of Wines Cited In Lawsuit As Having High Arsenic Levels
The 83 bottles of wine cited in a lawsuit this week as having dangerously high levels of arsenic came from 28 California wineries and were bottled under 31 different brand labels. Some of the labels included several different types of wine, such as merlot, chardonnay, burgundy, rose, etc.
Lawsuit Alleges Wineries Failed To Warn Consumers Of Arsenic-Tainted Wine
A proposed class action lawsuit alleges consumers face a serious health threat from dozens of California wineries due to extremely elevated levels of poisonous inorganic arsenic.
Six Food Favorites Affected By Climate Change
The effects of climate change are far-reaching, affecting not only weather, but more critical parts of human life such as food.
When Drinking Wine Can Take A Turn For Unhealthy
CBS2's Pat Harvey talked to a local mom and wine enthusiast — who drank two glasses of wine a day for the last 25 years — about her decision to moderate her drinking.
Best Destinations For The Wine Lover's Vacation
While Napa Valley deserves to be mentioned on any short list of the country's top wine destinations, there are several other destinations nationwide that are worthy of merit.
Calif. Winemakers Worried About Drought Conditions
California winemakers are worried about the statewide drought conditions.
Private Vineyards You Can Almost Afford To Buy
If you're going to spend your money, might as well spend it on something useful. Check out these awesome vineyards that you would actually be able to afford. Who doesn't love some good wine?
The Best New LA Bars To Check Out This Fall/Winter
Grab a date and experience the best new bars in Hollywood.
Best Wine Destinations In The US
Enjoy Fine Food, Wine To Benefit Local Charities At Taste Of The Nation!
Justin Schuvie, Public Relations Co-Chair for Share Our Strength Taste of the Nation Laguna Beach, and Executive Chef of Montage Laguna Beach, Craig Strong, stopped by KCAL9 Wednesday to tell viewers about their event, Taste of the Nation!
Pair Wine With Spring Dishes With Tips From Owner Of 3Twenty Wine Lounge!
Edgar Poureshagh, Court of Masters-Certified Sommelier and Owner of the acclaimed 3Twenty Wine Lounge, stopped by KCAL9 Tuesday to discuss how to make different spring dishes and what types of wines to incorporate with each dish!
Mysterious Customer Orders 115 Bottles Of Wine To Be Sent To Vatican City
A mysterious customer ordered 115 bottles of wine from a Culver City shop to be sent to Vatican City.
Cheap In LA: Paint:Lab
Looking for a cheap place to take a date? How about a cozy art studio close to the ocean?
Don't Whine! Trader Joe's Says Cost Of 'Two Buck Chuck' Is Going Up
You won't be able to call it "Two Buck Chuck" much longer.
Facebook Page Dedicated To Women Who 'Wine' About Their Kids
Moms of the world have turned to Facebook to bond about the trials and tribulations of parenthood—all with a glass of red or white wine in their hands.
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Are Southern California gas prices finally dropping?
After a brutal stretch of prices rising at the pump, analysts say the average price of a gallon of self-serve gasoline in Los Angeles County could be finally dropping.
Newsom goes on personal trip to Montana, scrutinized by opponents
California's travel ban to Montana only applies to state-funded trips. Governor Newsom's travel did not use any state funds.
LASD makes large 'ghost gun' seizure
The illegal firearms operation also uncovered high-capacity magazines, approximately 1,000 rounds of ammunition and narcotics.
Family of Westminster hit-and-run victim speaks out
Karina Garnat was walking her three dogs, crossing an intersection at Klamath Drive and Iroquois Road, when a hit-and-run driver in a silver SUV plowed into her, leaving with her serious injuries.
President Biden nominates former Metro CEO Phillip Washington as next FAA administrator
Phillip Washington served as Metro CEO from 2015 to 2021.
38-year-old man arrested for allegedly kidnapping 13-year-old boy in Panorama City
Police say they are concerned that the suspect, 38-year-old Ottoniel Mendoza, may have committed similar crimes in the past.
Person dressed in women's clothing critically-wounded in possible hate crime
The suspect made "disparaging and offensive comments" before shooting the victim.
Biden and Harris speak with Brittney Griner's wife
Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner has been detained in Russia since February.
Pasadena police arrest suspect in fatal stabbing
While police have taken one person into custody for the stabbing, they are still searching for two additional suspects.
Ex-"Cheer" star Jerry Harris sentenced to 12 years in prison
Harris, a Naperville native, pleaded guilty in February on charges of child pornography and traveling for illicit sex with minors.
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures names Jacqueline Stewart as new president
Stewart, who was appointed the museum's chief artistic and programming officer in 2020, will begin her duties as director and president on July 18.
Meet the cast of 'Big Brother'
The summer reality hit announces 16 new houseguests to move into the "BB Motel" in a live 24th season premiere event
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Are Southern California gas prices finally dropping?
After a brutal stretch of prices rising at the pump, analysts say the average price of a gallon of self-serve gasoline in Los Angeles County could be finally dropping.
Newsom goes on personal trip to Montana, scrutinized by opponents
California's travel ban to Montana only applies to state-funded trips. Governor Newsom's travel did not use any state funds.
LASD makes large 'ghost gun' seizure
The illegal firearms operation also uncovered high-capacity magazines, approximately 1,000 rounds of ammunition and narcotics.
Family of Westminster hit-and-run victim speaks out
Karina Garnat was walking her three dogs, crossing an intersection at Klamath Drive and Iroquois Road, when a hit-and-run driver in a silver SUV plowed into her, leaving with her serious injuries.
President Biden nominates former Metro CEO Phillip Washington as next FAA administrator
Phillip Washington served as Metro CEO from 2015 to 2021.
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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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Are Southern California gas prices finally dropping?
After a brutal stretch of prices rising at the pump, analysts say the average price of a gallon of self-serve gasoline in Los Angeles County could be finally dropping.
Newsom goes on personal trip to Montana, scrutinized by opponents
California's travel ban to Montana only applies to state-funded trips. Governor Newsom's travel did not use any state funds.
LASD makes large 'ghost gun' seizure
The illegal firearms operation also uncovered high-capacity magazines, approximately 1,000 rounds of ammunition and narcotics.
President Biden nominates former Metro CEO Phillip Washington as next FAA administrator
Phillip Washington served as Metro CEO from 2015 to 2021.
38-year-old man arrested for allegedly kidnapping 13-year-old boy in Panorama City
Police say they are concerned that the suspect, 38-year-old Ottoniel Mendoza, may have committed similar crimes in the past.
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Newsom goes on personal trip to Montana, scrutinized by opponents
California's travel ban to Montana only applies to state-funded trips. Governor Newsom's travel did not use any state funds.
Family of Westminster hit-and-run victim speaks out
Karina Garnat was walking her three dogs, crossing an intersection at Klamath Drive and Iroquois Road, when a hit-and-run driver in a silver SUV plowed into her, leaving with her serious injuries.
Newsom airs ad in Florida criticizing restrictive laws on abortion, voting
Gov. Gavin Newsom also took aim at the newly passed bills that limit school teachers from discussing sexual orientation, gender and sexual orientation.
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.
Redondo Beach police seek public's help identifying attempted armed robbery suspect
The armed robbery occurred Sunday at a business located at 2300 Artesia Blvd.
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Newsom goes on personal trip to Montana, scrutinized by opponents
California's travel ban to Montana only applies to state-funded trips. Governor Newsom's travel did not use any state funds.
Girl, 11, brain dead after hit-and-run ATV crash in Apple Valley desert that killed her childhood family friend
The family of Christina Bird is saying farewell to the 11-year-old girl, who remains on life support, but is brain dead, according to CBSLA's Michele Gile.
Police: Man seen staring at sleeping residents in San Bernardino break-in linked to rape
Anthony Andrew Cifuentes, 31, has been charged with rape, assault with intent to commit rape, and two counts of burglary, according to police.
Newsom airs ad in Florida criticizing restrictive laws on abortion, voting
Gov. Gavin Newsom also took aim at the newly passed bills that limit school teachers from discussing sexual orientation, gender and sexual orientation.
39-year-old motorcyclist dies after crash on Highway 74
Erik Mortensen of Idyllwild was transported to Hemet Global Medical Center where he later died of his injuries.
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Biden and Harris speak with Brittney Griner's wife
Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner has been detained in Russia since February.
Parade suspect confessed and considered a second attack, officials say
Authorities said the suspect "went into details about what he had done" in an interview with investigators.
Suspected Highland Park parade gunman charged with 7 counts of first-degree murder
A gunman attacked paradegoers from a rooftop, killing 7 people, during a Chicago suburb's July Fourth festivities.
Carlos Santana collapses on stage during show near Detroit
The 74-year-old musician was performing in Clarkston, Michigan, when he collapsed.
What we know about the suspect in the Highland Park shooting
Prosecutor said Wednesday that the suspected gunman "admitted to what he had done."
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Newsom goes on personal trip to Montana, scrutinized by opponents
California's travel ban to Montana only applies to state-funded trips. Governor Newsom's travel did not use any state funds.
Biden and Harris speak with Brittney Griner's wife
Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner has been detained in Russia since February.
Recall Gascón effort submits over 700,000 petition signatures
After failing to collect enough signatures during their first recall effort in 2021, the group is reportedly set to deliver a literal truckload of petitions to election officials at 2 p.m. Wednesday.
Newsom airs ad in Florida criticizing restrictive laws on abortion, voting
Gov. Gavin Newsom also took aim at the newly passed bills that limit school teachers from discussing sexual orientation, gender and sexual orientation.
Kamala Harris departs from LAX following six-day stay
Harris was making her way to Chicago to speak at a teachers union convention.
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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.
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.
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LA County's COVID hospitalizations surge past 900
According to the latest state data, there are currently 920 COVID-positive patients in county hospitals.
LA County reports 15,413 new COVID cases over holiday weekend
The county said there were 5,865 cases reported Saturday, 6,020 cases on Sunday and 3,528 cases on Monday.
LA County to offer monkeypox vaccines to residents who have been exposed or at high risk
County officials say 800 doses of the vaccine have already been administered locally.
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.
Orange County announces first presumptive case of monkeypox
To date, there have been 4,769 cases worldwide and 306 in the U.S.
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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.
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.
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Galaxy acquire midfielder Gastón Brugman from Italian Serie B team
In 303 career appearances for several clubs including Empoli F.C. and Palermo FC, Brugman has tallied 26 goals and 31 assists.
Dodgers beat Rockies 5-2; Chris Taylor heads to IL
Max Muncy and Mookie Betts hit first-pitch home runs in a 5-2 win over the last-place Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night. The victory pushed the Dodgers' NL West lead to 5 1/2 games over San Diego, their largest of the season.
Alcantara dominant again as Marlins beat Angels 2-1
Sandy Alcantara pitched eight dominant innings in his second straight win, and the Miami Marlins beat the Los Angeles Angels 2-1 on Tuesday night for their sixth straight victory.
Dodgers beat Rockies 5-3 as Thompson's 3-run HR backs Urías
Trayce Thompson hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the fifth inning, when the Dodgers finally broke though against Kyle Freeland, and Los Angeles beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 on Monday night.
Raveloson scores 2 goals as LA Galaxy defeats Montreal
Rayan Raveloson scored twice as the LA Galaxy defeated Montreal 4-0 on Monday night.
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Academy Museum of Motion Pictures names Jacqueline Stewart as new president
Stewart, who was appointed the museum's chief artistic and programming officer in 2020, will begin her duties as director and president on July 18.
Eric Holder Jr. convicted of first-degree murder in 2019 shooting death of rapper Nipsey Hussle
The verdict was announced at around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, after just about six hours of deliberation.
Nicki Minaj's husband, Kenneth Petty, sentenced for failing to register as sex offender in Los Angeles
Petty, 44, pleaded guilty last year to the federal charge of failing to register as a sex offender.
Carlos Santana collapses on stage during show near Detroit
The 74-year-old musician was performing in Clarkston, Michigan, when he collapsed.
"The Challenge: USA" premieres July 6 on CBS
The new show features former competitors from "Survivor," "Big Brother," "The Amazing Race" and "Love Island."
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Person dressed in women's clothing critically-wounded in possible hate crime
The suspect made "disparaging and offensive comments" before shooting the victim.
Pasadena police arrest suspect in fatal stabbing of elderly man, two suspects still at-large
Laurie Perez reports from Pasadena where an 82-year-old man was fatally stabbed. One suspect was arrested after fleeing the scene and going to a nearby Target store. Police continue to search for two other suspects.
Are Southern California gas prices finally dropping?
The dropping prices are continuing despite a gas tax increase of 2.8 cents per gallon that took effect Friday.
LAPD investigating after person wearing women's clothing was shot in Sylmar
The Los Angeles Police Department is searching for a suspect who shot a person wearing women's clothing in the parking lot of a convenience store.
Look At This: Crenshaw Line
Desmond Shaw shows us the just-completed transit project that will benefit thousands of commuters.
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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
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.
