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• Two Killed In Possible Westlake District Shooting

  10-08-2018 22:06
  WESTLAKE DISTRICT (CBSLA) – A man and woman have been killed in a possible shooting in the Westlake District Friday.
  The shooting was reported at 12:16 p.m. in the 1700 block of James M. Wood Boulevard, according to Los Angeles police.
  Officers arrived on scene to find two people, a man and a woman in their 60s, deceased. Their names were not immediately disclosed.
  The circumstances of the shooting were not confirmed. There was no word on whether a suspect had been identified.
  
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• Holy Fire Suspect Makes Bizarre Appearance In Court, Offers To Pay $1M Bail ‘Immediately’

  10-08-2018 22:05
  SANTA ANA (CBSLA) — After refusing to leave his jail cell, an Orange County man investigators say started the massive Holy Fire burning across the Southland made a bizarre appearance in court Friday.
  Forrest Gordon Clark, 51, made several outbursts in court, calling the charges against him a “lie” and claiming that he and family members were being threatened.
  When his bail was ordered to remain at $1 million, Clark said he could “easily” pay that amount right a
  
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• LA Extends ‘Successful’ Portable Restroom Program For Homeless; Adds New Locations

  10-08-2018 21:42
  LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – The Los Angeles City Council voted Friday to extend a program which provides monitored mobile restrooms throughout the city to serve the growing homeless population.
  The council unanimously approved extending the Mobile Pit Stop Program through July of 2019 and add it to three more locations in downtown L.A.
  The program, which was first approved in October 2017, currently has portable toilets and handwashing stations in eight locations, including Skid Row and Venice.
  
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• Two Killed In Possible Murder-Suicide In Westlake District

  10-08-2018 21:30
  WESTLAKE DISTRICT (CBSLA) – A man and woman have been killed in a possible murder-suicide shooting in the Westlake District Friday.
  The shooting was reported at 12:16 p.m. in the 1700 block of James M. Wood Boulevard, according to Los Angeles police.
  Officers arrived on scene to find two people, a man and a woman in their 60s, deceased. Their names were not immediately disclosed.
  The circumstances of the shooting were not confirmed, although police at the scene told CBS2 it may have been a
  
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• 2 Killed In Possible Murder-Suicide In Westlake District

  10-08-2018 21:30
  WESTLAKE DISTRICT (CBSLA) – A man and woman have been killed in a possible murder-suicide shooting in the Westlake District Friday.
  The shooting was reported at 12:16 p.m. in the 1700 block of James M. Wood Boulevard, according to Los Angeles police.
  Officers arrived on scene to find two people, a man and a woman in their 60s, deceased. Their names were not immediately disclosed.
  The circumstances of the shooting were not confirmed, although police at the scene told CBS2 it may have been a
  
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• 2 Dead In Possible Murder-Suicide In Westlake District

  10-08-2018 21:30
  WESTLAKE DISTRICT (CBSLA) – A man and woman have been killed in a possible murder-suicide shooting in the Westlake District Friday.
  The shooting was reported at 12:16 p.m. in the 1700 block of James M. Wood Boulevard, according to Los Angeles police.
  Officers arrived on scene to find two people, a man and a woman in their 60s, deceased. Their names were not immediately disclosed.
  The circumstances of the shooting were not confirmed, although police at the scene told CBS2 it may have been a
  
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• 9 Dolphins Found Dead, Experts Believe ‘Red Tide’ Is Killing Wildlife

  10-08-2018 21:24
  VENICE, Fla. (CBS Local) – Nine dead bottlenose dolphins found in Sarasota County are believed to be victims of a deadly organism blooming in the waters of Florida’s Gulf coast.
  The nine dolphins reportedly washed ashore over a three-day period from Aug. 7 to Aug. 9 and are believed to have been infected by an outbreak of red tide. “A red tide, or harmful algal bloom, is a higher-than-normal concentration of a microscopic alga (plantlike organism),” Florida Fish and
  
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• Woman’s Mugshot Goes Viral, Leads To Requests For Makeup Advice

  10-08-2018 21:18
  DALLAS, Texas (CBS Local) – A Texas teen’s mugshot has unexpectedly launched her career as a makeup artist.
  Marshala Perkins of Dallas was arrested in February and charged with possession of marijuana. The 19-year-old was reportedly questioned by police after finishing a makeup tutorial.
  The teen told reporters she was sitting in her car waiting for friends when officers found two grams of marijuana in the vehicle. After the incident, Greenville police posted the mugsh
  
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• Laguna Beach Couple Hit With $1M Fine, Ordered To Tear Down Seawall

  10-08-2018 21:09
  LAGUNA BEACH (CBSLA) — A Laguna Beach couple whose reconstructed, beach-front property apparently tried to skirt California Coastal Commission rules was slapped with a $1 million fine and ordered to promptly remove a seawall that damaged a public beach.
  The Commission voted unanimously Thursday to levy the fine and require the homeowners to remove the 11-foot-tall, 80-foot-long seawall, which is damaging the beach and blocking public access to Victoria Beach.
  “The property owner
  
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• WWE Wrestler Xavier Woods Hilariously Documents Excruciatingly Long Flight Experience

  10-08-2018 20:59
  Ryan Mayer
  WWE wrestler Xavier Woods, part of the tag team group “The New Day” headed to the airport for a flight on Thursday. Everything seemed normal as the airline boarded the plane for what was supposed to be a 2:55 pm flight. But, once all the passengers were on the plane, things started to unravel.
  Been sitting in an airplane since about 2:25pm…. We still haven't taken off. I'm pretty sure they have just decided to cook us. So many people are dripping sweat. Goodbye fore
  
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• Boy Killed, 3 Hurt In Tanker Truck Collision In Moorpark

  10-08-2018 19:48
  MOORPARK (CBSLA) – A 9-year-old boy was killed and three others, including a 7-year-old girl, were injured in a collision involving a tanker truck on the 118 Highway near Moorpark Friday morning.
  (California Highway Patrol)
  At around 8 a.m. a car carrying three people collided with a tanker trunk on State Route 118 near Balcom Canyon Road, according to California Highway Patrol. As a result, the tanker truck overturned on its side, sending gasoline spilling onto the roadway.
  A woman, a 9-y
  
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• Police: Woman Arrested After Hiding Stolen Meat In Her Pants

  10-08-2018 19:46
  EUSTIS, Fla. (CBS Local) – Police in Florida say a woman’s shopping trip to Publix ended in the meat department after she tried to steal several steaks by hiding them in her pants.
  Police in Eustis were called to the supermarket on Aug. 6 when store security spotted Bobbie Talmadge stuffing items into her pants and her purse. The alleged shoplifter reportedly passed the cashier lines and tried to exit the Publix before she was stopped and arrested.
  According to WKMG, T
  
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• Dozens Of Fake Trump Stars Pop Up On Hollywood Walk Of Fame

  10-08-2018 19:00
  HOLLYWOOD (CBSLA) – Following the destruction of President Donald Trump’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame last month, a street artist this week placed dozens of fake vinyl stars for the president along the stretch of sidewalk.
  (The Faction/Twitter)
  The anonymous artist, who goes by the Twitter handle “The Faction,” posted a video Thursday of his crew installing the stars on blank squares up and down the sidewalk.
  “Take down his star, and we will descend upon you
  
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• Lucky Cat Survives Being Hit By Two Cars, Reunited With Owner

  10-08-2018 18:53
  GRAFTON, N.Y. (CBS Local) – A cat in upstate New York used up two of his nine lives when he was hit by a pair of vehicles on a rural road.
  Harley had made his way out of his Grafton home and onto a local road when he was struck by a car on Aug. 2. The impact sent the feline into the path of a second car which struck Harley as well. A driver reportedly stayed with the injured cat until New York state troopers arrived and took Harley to Brunswick Animal Hospital.
  Vets say Harley su
  
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• 5 Of The Country’s Best Science Camps

  10-08-2018 18:48
  Science camp offers kids the opportunity to explore and get hands-on experience with the different branches of science. Both residential and day camps build skills and knowledge in the STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) fields and have the potential to ignite a passion for science in young campers. These are some of the best camps in the nation offering kids immersive experiences with their environment.
  Science Camps of AmericaKaneohe, HI 96744(808) 235-3612www.sciencecampsa
  
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• Girls Of STEAM: Artist Erin Gregory

  10-08-2018 18:46
  Erin Gregory says she’s been interested in art for as long as she can remember. “I used to sit at the kitchen table as young as age 3 and draw for hours. I would have my mother to carry pens in her purse in case we went to a restaurant with paper menus. Any time we were in the car, I was drawing in the backseat. Sometimes I would refuse to get out until I had finished my drawing.” When she was 10 years old, Erin began taking private lessons from a local artist. From these
  
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• Kids Of STEAM: 3 Amazing Kids Doing Interesting Work In STEAM Fields

  10-08-2018 18:45
  The work of a high-rise window washer is perilous. Though accidents are infrequent, a ladder or scaffolding failure will leave a cleaner dangling high above city streets. Sydney, Australia teen Oliver Nicholls put his mind to devising a way to keep skyscraper windows sparkling that would not require workers with Spiderman skills.
  Nicholls invented a window-washing robot for use on commercial buildings. His robot, a flying device much like a drone, is outfitted with a high-powered spray nozzle an
  
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• 5 Of The Country’s Best Math Camps For Kids

  10-08-2018 18:45
  By Allen Foster
  Bettering yourself should be a more widely accepted endeavor. Yes, there are countless Instagram posts every day that proclaim the importance of being your best you. But let’s be honest, they aren’t about bettering your mind. How many captions read: “Extra-credit math problem selfie”?
  If you want to level up in the real world, you need to exercise your mind as well as your body. For the kids who get it, here are five of the best math camps in the country.
  
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• How Augmented Reality Is Helping Students Learn

  10-08-2018 18:44
  By Allen Foster
  It wasn’t that long ago when scores of kids were running around the neighborhood, holding their smartphones up, and hunting for Pokémon. They might spin around, look at their screen, and find a Dragonite standing right behind them! That’s augmented reality. A digital overlay that adds a little something extra to the real world.
  But augmented reality isn’t just for games and Snapchat’s animated Bitmoji avatars. It’s an incredible teaching tool.
  
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• 3 Ways To Support A Child Who’s Interested In Engineering

  10-08-2018 18:43
  By Lori Melton
  Per the U.S. Department of Commerce Economics & Statistics Administration, there were 9 million STEM workers in 2015 and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) occupations are projected to grow by 8.9 percent from 2014 to 2024. If your child is curious about how things work, loves to take things apart and put them back together, builds Lego models, or enjoys tinkering with mechanical items, he or she is already engaging in engineering-related activities. If
  
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• America’s Best Space Camps

  10-08-2018 18:42
  By Gillian Burdett
  The launch and return of SpaceX rocket Falcon Heavy in February 2018 captured the imagination of people around the world. The successful mission moves humankind closer to achieving the stuff of science fiction, commercial space travel and planet colonization. If your kids are visionaries with wide-eyed focus on the stars or simply curious kids wanting a more focused camping experience, one of these space camps may be a good fit.
  Camp Kennedy Space CenterKennedy Space Center Vi
  
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• 3 Ways To Support A Child Who’s Interested In Math

  10-08-2018 18:42
  By Gillian Burdett
  No one is born a mathematician, yet some people seem to have natural abilities in math that others lack. The difference may be in how they related to math as they were growing up. Kids actively seek to make sense of their environment and are excited with the eureka moments of grasping new concepts. Mathematical relationships are part of that. Ask a kindergarten graduate if she can count to 100, and you will most likely get a proud demonstration.
  The fun and sense of exploratio
  
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• Women of STEAM: Lauren Sergio

  10-08-2018 18:41
  “I’ve always wanted to know how things work,” says Lauren Sergio, a Professor at York University in Toronto. “… I had a little box of doo-dads when I was a kid — wires, boxes, pieces of electronics. I took apart my Walkman and tried to put it back together. I wasn’t really that successful, so I ended up breaking a lot of my stuff…It was like how the Renaissance dealt with neuroanatomy, they’d open the brain up and look in there.”
  Toda
  
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• Google Duplex: Exploring Natural Language AI

  10-08-2018 18:39
  By Allen Foster
  We are fast approaching the point of no return. That critical moment when we will find out if the intelligent machines we’ve created, the ones that learn and evolve, will serve us or rise up against us. Will mankind achieve paradise or extinction? That’s the fear that resides at the heart of Google Duplex: is it an astounding technological leap forward or a terrifying shuffle closer to our own annihilation?
  If you haven’t heard, Google Duplex is the much-hyped f
  
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• 5 Cool Things About NASA Kids’ Club

  10-08-2018 18:38
  By Laurie Jo Miller Farr
  How could any job be cooler than an astronaut? For children fascinated by NASA’s mission of reaching for new heights and discovering the unknown for the benefit of humankind, there’s the online clubhouse. It’s at NASA Kids’ Club, a place to keep the interest fueled even when school’s out.
  Fun with STEAM
  National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) brings the building blocks of space exploration down to earth through safe in
  
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• America’s 5 Coolest Bridges And The Architects Behind Them

  10-08-2018 18:37
  By Mark G. McLaughlin
  There are more than 607,000 bridges in the United States. About 10 percent of those are badly in need of repair, but the rest are still standing and do the job for which they were built. A number of these road and rail crossings that span rivers, lakes, ravines and gorges are not only utilitarian but are also beautiful. They are a testament to the imagination and soul of their designers – architects who knew how they could turn something as mundane as a bridge into a
  
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• 3 Ways To Support A Child Who’s Interested In Technology

  10-08-2018 18:37
  By Lori Melton
  In today’s expansive digital landscape, it’s not surprising some children know how to install and use the latest apps and software and use devices better than their parents. In fact, your child may come home from a trip to Grandma’s house gushing about teaching her how to send an email, use copy and paste or build a Minecraft house. Technology impacts nearly every facet of our lives, from school and work to social interactions, and some kids dream of becoming fut
  
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• Women Spotted Dumping Dog Out Of Moving Car On 101 Freeway

  10-08-2018 18:36
  LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — Four young women are wanted for stopping in the middle of the busy 101 Freeway and throwing out a dog, then driving off.
  The disturbing sight happened last Friday at about 2:35 p.m., just as rush hour traffic was getting underway on the northbound 101 Freeway, between Melrose Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard in East Hollywood, according to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles.
  SPCALA says a white, two-door convertible with a black top
  
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• Help Needed To Find Women Spotted Dumping Dog Out Of Moving Car On 101 Freeway

  10-08-2018 18:36
  LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — Four young women are wanted for stopping in the middle of the busy 101 Freeway and throwing out a dog, then driving off.
  The disturbing sight happened last Friday at about 2:35 p.m., just as rush hour traffic was getting underway on the northbound 101 Freeway, between Melrose Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard in East Hollywood, according to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles.
  SPCALA says a white, two-door convertible with a black top
  
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• Dog Reportedly Dumped From Moving Car On 101 Freeway

  10-08-2018 18:36
  UPDATE: The SPCALA says it has cleared the vehicle and its occupants initially reported for dumping the dog. As a result, it has deleted all references to that vehicle including its license plate number. CBSLA has updated the article below to remove references to the cleared vehicle and its occupants.
  Investigators from Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles (spcaLA) have cleared a vehicle and its occupants in possible dog abandonment incident https://t.co/BAQAz1o9ar pic.tw
  
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• 5 Of The Country’s Best Engineering Camps For Kids

  10-08-2018 18:29
  By Mark G. McLaughlin
  Summer camps do not have to be only about hiking in the woods, canoeing on the lake and making crafts. Kids of all ages can now enjoy camps that allow them to explore the arts and sciences, experience what it is like to be an astronaut, or learn about the principles of robotics. Many of these camps are held on college campuses and include both day and residential options. Some are aimed at children as young as four while others are designed for elementary, middle and high s
  
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• 5 Of The Country’s Best Art Camps For Kids

  10-08-2018 18:28
  By Mark G. McLaughlin
  Art camps open up new horizons for children of all ages. For some, a camp can allow them to grow and express themselves through dance, music, painting, drawing, acting or any of a wide and growing variety of arts. For others, it can open their eyes to opportunities they might never have had or even thought of at school or at home. Art camps can be an enriching, rewarding experience, whether the child is exploring new horizons – or getting a chance to improve on skills
  
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• What’s New In Virtual Reality?

  10-08-2018 18:27
  By Allen Foster
  Although it wasn’t called “virtual reality” until the mid-80s, the idea has been around since the 1800s when the first device was used to create three-dimensional images from two-dimensional drawings. But virtual reality technology has come a long way since the stereoscope. Immersing yourself in a virtual reality has transcended novelty and entertainment purposes. The technology can now be harnessed to solve problems whether they are personal or global in scope.
  
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• 3 Ways To Support A Child Who’s Interested In Science

  10-08-2018 18:26
  By Laurie Jo Miller Farr
  Let’s dispel the idea that science requires a brilliant mind akin to the genius of Sir Isaac Newton or Albert Einstein. We all have brains that can be shaped to develop the science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) skills that are critical for 21st-century students. It’s increasingly the case that such skills may be just the ticket to a fulfilling and lucrative career in the decades to come. And besides, geeks are cool these days. S
  
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• 3 Ways To Support A Child Who’s Interested In The Arts

  10-08-2018 18:25
  By Lori Melton
  In all its varied forms of self-expression, art has the potential to move and inspire us, prompt us to dream and make us feel. Art transcends language barriers and often sends a universal message meant to connect us as spiritually and emotionally as people who are all part of a global human race. Adding the “A” for the arts to extend STEM-related curriculum into STEAM reminds us that students are people with boundless creative and artistic potential. If your child is l
  
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• What Is Asgardia? Exploring The Program Attempting To Build A Space Nation

  10-08-2018 18:24
  By Mark G. McLaughlin
  Asgardia is a nation like no other – or at least its hundreds of thousands of adherents around the world intend it to be. Asgardians seek recognition of themselves and the vehicles and objects they launch into space as part of a sovereign nation, and one beholden to no government on earth. In Norse mythology, Asgard is the home of the gods; in particular the wise and peaceful Aesir, who watch over and guide humanity. Asgardians in some ways hope to emulate that, by fo
  
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• 3 Cool Ways Education In STEAM Can Take You To Outer Space

  10-08-2018 18:22
  By Lori Melton
  The exciting field of space exploration blends STEAM disciplines of science, technology, engineering, art, and math. While students are not yet able or equipped for space travel, there are many ways they can learn about outer space via fun STEAM-based educational opportunities. Here are three excellent options.
  Attend Space Camp
  The U.S. space program has its roots in Huntsville, Alabama, which is home to NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, the U.S. Space & Rocket Cente
  
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• How And Why Elon Musk Replaced Robots With People

  10-08-2018 18:21
  By Allen Foster
  If you’re unfamiliar, Elon Musk is one of those serial entrepreneurs who has moved increasingly into high-tech ventures such as electric cars and space travel. Reportedly, he has a net worth of $20.8 billion, and according to Forbes, he is the 53rd-richest person in the world.
  Last year, Musk was quoted on CNBC saying, “What’s going to happen is robots will be able to do everything better than us … all of us … When I say everything — the robo
  
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• Math Magic: 3 Easy Tricks For Kids

  10-08-2018 18:19
  By Mark G. McLaughlin
  Sometimes the easiest, simplest way to liven up a party, sleepover, family gathering or presentation to a class is to perform a magic trick. Most magic tricks require fancy costumes and props, but math tricks require nothing more than pencils and paper, and so can be done with little preparation. Most people already think doing math is like doing magic, and these three easy math tricks for kids will make them believe the performer is, indeed, magical.
  X-Ray Vision Dice Read
  
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• Holy Fire Suspect Forrest Clark’s Hearing Postponed After He Refused To Leave Jail Cell

  10-08-2018 18:10
  SANTA ANA (CBSLA) — Arraignment for the man suspected of starting the Holy Fire will happen Friday with or without him after he refused to leave his jail cell for his first hearing.
  Forrest Gordon Clark, 51, was initially scheduled to make his first court appearance Thursday. But because he refused to come out of his cell, the hearing was postponed to Friday.
  Clark was arrested Tuesday night in connection with the fire, which is burning into its fourth day and has burned more than 18,
  
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• Wrong-Way Driver Kills 2 In Head-On Collision On 91 Freeway In Riverside

  10-08-2018 17:19
  RIVERSIDE (CBSLA) – Two people were killed when a wrong-way driver caused a head-on collision on the 91 Freeway in Riverside early Friday morning.
  (LoudLabs)
  According to California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 1:50 a.m. on the 91 Freeway at Arlington Avenue.
  A car traveling west on the 91 Freeway eastbound slammed head-on into another vehicle. Two people died at the scene. The suspect driver was taken into custody, CHP confirmed. No names were immediately released.
  
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• Caught On Camera: Teen Pushed Off Bridge Suffers 5 Broken Ribs

  10-08-2018 17:15
  MOULTON FALLS, Wash. (CBS Local) – In a video gone viral, you can see 16-year-old Jordan Holgerson start to change her mind about jumping into water off the edge of a bridge. She’s about to back out.
  “She said no in the video,” Jordan’s sister, Vanessa said to CBS affiliate KOIN-TV. “And then she pushed her.”Jordan Holgerson shoved off the bridge (KOIN)Instead of safely getting off the bridge, a family friend comes up from behind and apparently push
  
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• SportsLine’s Top Weekend Picks: More MLB Action

  10-08-2018 16:47
  Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Cincinnati RedsFriday, August 10, 2018, 7:10 pm ET
  ARIZONA -120
  Clay Buchholz has been good for the D’backs since they called him up, but he’s been really good on the road, 3-1 with a 2.10 ERA. That contrasts the success by Reds starter Anthony DeSclafani, who is coming off a gem of a start against the Nationals but overall has a 5.65 home ERA and just two quality starts in his last seven. Arizona batted .262 in July and is at .288 in August, proving the offe
  
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• Holy Fire Suspect Hearing Postponed After He Refused To Leave Jail Cell

  10-08-2018 15:49
  SANTA ANA (CBSLA) — Arraignment for the man suspected of starting the Holy Fire will happen Friday with or without him after he refused to leave his jail cell for his first hearing.
  Forrest Gordon Clark, 51, was initially scheduled to make his first court appearance Thursday. But because he refused to come out of his cell, the hearing was postponed to Friday.
  Clark was arrested Tuesday night in connection with the fire, after allegedly sending an email last week that said, “this
  
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• Pedestrian Killed By Hit-And-Run Driver In Downtown LA

  10-08-2018 15:31
  LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – Police are searching for a vehicle which struck and killed a pedestrian in downtown Los Angeles Friday morning.
  The hit-and-run occurred at 5:20 a.m. in the area of Third Street and Union Avenue, according to Los Angeles police. The driver fled after hitting the victim, who died at the scene. The victim’s identity was not immediately released.
  Investigators were looking for a white SUV, police said.
  No further details on the crash were confirmed.
  
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• Gov. Brown Declares State Of Emergency For Holy Fire-Ravaged Riverside, Orange Counties

  10-08-2018 15:30
  LAKE ELSINORE (CBSLA) — With thousands of people ordered to evacuate the area where the Holy Fire continues to burn out of control, Gov. Jerry Brown has declared a state of emergency for the counties of Riverside and Orange.
  The Holy Fire is just 5 percent contained as it burns into a fourth day, scorching 10,236 acres. The wildfire started in the Orange County side of the Cleveland National Forest and has moved east toward Lake Elsinore in Riverside County, getting dangerously close
  
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• Pets2Love: Kobe

  10-08-2018 14:45
  STUDIO CITY (CBSLA.com) — Meet this week’s Pets2Love: Kobe!
  Kobe is a 3-year-old male, miniature pinscher with a brown and black coat.
  This sweetheart loves to be petted and learns fast because he likes treats.
  Kobe is available at the Pasadena Humane Society. To adopt him, call (626) 792-7151 and ask for ID# A46024.
  
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• Amber Alert Canceled For Boy Taken By Father

  10-08-2018 14:08
  PACOIMA (CBSLA) — An Amber Alert was canceled Friday for an 18-month-old boy who had been taken by his non-custodial father without his mother’s permission.
  Jaden Jose was surrendered to the custody of Department of Children and Family Services officials at about 1 a.m. in Chula Vista. Little Jaden was not injured.
  An Amber Alert had been issued at about 11 p.m. Thursday for the child when he was taken from a home near the 9500 block of Laurel Canyon Boulevard about 3:30 p.m., J
  
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• Amber Alert Canceled For Boy Kidnapped By Father

  10-08-2018 14:08
  PACOIMA (CBSLA) — An Amber Alert was canceled Friday for an 18-month-old boy who had been taken by his non-custodial father without his mother’s permission.
  Jaden Jose was surrendered to the custody of Department of Children and Family Services officials at about 1 a.m. in Chula Vista. Little Jaden was not injured.
  An Amber Alert had been issued at about 11 p.m. Thursday for the child when he was taken from a home near the 9500 block of Laurel Canyon Boulevard about 3:30 p.m., J
  
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• Tech Billionaire Henry Nicholas Arrested On Suspicion Of Trafficking Heroin, Cocaine, Meth, Ecstasy In Vegas Hotel

  10-08-2018 08:21
  Tech billionaire Henry Nicholas’ mugshot. (SOURCE: Las Vegas Police Dept.)
  LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tech billionaire and advocate of crime victims Henry T. Nicholas III is facing drug counts in Las Vegas.
  Las Vegas police officer Larry Hadfield says Nicholas was arrested Tuesday at a Las Vegas Strip casino-resort on suspicion of trafficking heroin, cocaine, meth and ecstasy.
  Hadfield says police responded to the casino-resort following a report from security, which had found contraband in a
  
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