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• 71-Year-Old Robbery Victim In Compton Was Allegedly Involved In Narcotics Sales, Deputies Say

  28-08-2016 23:12
  
  COMPTON (CBSLA.com) — Authorities say they are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a 71-year-old man in Compton.
  Deputies responded to a call of a possible deceased individual in the 800 block of West 134th Street on Saturday.
  When they arrived, they located the victim, who paramedics pronounced dead at the scene.
  Witnesses told authorities the victim was renting a room at the home when two suspects, described as black men, tried to rob him.
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• Woman Accused Of Stabbing Boyfriend To Death In South LA

  28-08-2016 22:27
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles police have arrested a 26-year-old woman on suspicion of stabbing her boyfriend to death during an argument.
  Officer Tony Im says officers at the scene reported that the couple was arguing at a South LA home Saturday when the man tried to strangle the woman.
  Im says the woman grabbed a kitchen knife and stabbed the 34-year-old man several times. He died from his wounds at a hospital.
  Officials say Katrina Jeaneene Rawls could face charges including murder. Sh
  
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• Women In Venice Beach, Nationwide Go Topless In Push For Equality

  28-08-2016 22:17
  
  VENICE BEACH (CBSLA.com/AP) — Women in Venice Beach and nationwide were going topless as they hit the beach or marched in parades in celebration of GoTopless Day, focused on promoting gender equality and women’s rights to bare their breasts in public.
  Organizers say the annual GoTopless Day march along Venice Beach started at 1 p.m. Sunday on Ocean Front Walk and mirrors similar processions planned across the country.
  The event is celebrated annually on the Sunday closest to Women&rs
  
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• LA Drivers, Beware: Overnight Closures Planned For 101 Freeway This Week

  28-08-2016 21:12
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Motorists are warned to expect delays because of sporadic closures on the 101 Freeway in Los Angeles for the next four nights as part of an ongoing repaving project.
  Caltrans says sections of the freeway will be closed in both directions between midnight and 5 a.m. Sunday through Wednesday.
  Officials say lanes will be closed in small sections, affecting only one direction at a time. The closures will occur between Glendale and Cahuenga boulevards.
  Crews will install &ldq
  
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• Postal Carrier Accused Of Failing To Deliver Nearly 50K Pieces Of Mail Is Among Dozens Charged By Feds

  28-08-2016 20:56
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Federal prosecutors in Southern California have charged dozens of postal workers and others with theft, fraud and other crimes — including a mail carrier who allegedly hoarded 48,000 pieces of mail.
  The U.S. attorney’s office announced Friday that it has charged 33 people with theft, possession of stolen mail, conspiracy, embezzlement, bank fraud, making false statements and use of stolen credit cards.
  One case alleges that a former Mail Handlers Union execut
  
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• Feds Charge Dozens Of Southern California Postal Workers

  28-08-2016 20:56
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Federal prosecutors in Southern California have charged dozens of postal workers and others with theft, fraud and other crimes — including a mail carrier who allegedly hoarded 48,000 pieces of mail.
  The U.S. attorney’s office announced Friday that it has charged 33 people with theft, possession of stolen mail, conspiracy, embezzlement, bank fraud, making false statements and use of stolen credit cards.
  One case alleges that a former Mail Handlers Union execut
  
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• ‘Don’t Breathe’ Scores, Ousts ‘Suicide Squad’ At Box Office

  28-08-2016 20:34
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — The horror movie “Don’t Breathe” has reason to let out a big sigh of relief. Audiences turned out in droves for the late summer thriller, which brought in $26.1 million, according to studio estimates released Sunday.
  That’s more than double the early predictions for how the scary pic would perform and far above the modest production budget, which was reportedly less than $10 million. Stage 6 Films produced and Sony’s Screen Gems oversaw dist
  
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• Fans Burn Jerseys After Niners QB Kaepernick Refuses To Stand For Anthem

  28-08-2016 20:09
  
  SANTA CLARA (CBSLA.com) — Some fans this weekend were burning jerseys days after San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick was spotted sitting during the national anthem.
  The move by Kaepernick Friday before the Niners played the Green Bay Packers had some calling the sit-out “disrespectful,” while the 28-year-old football star explained it was an act of conscience.
  “I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and pe
  
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• Man Killed In Triple Shooting In San Bernardino Is Identified

  28-08-2016 19:43
  
  SAN BERNARDINO (CBSLA.com) — Authorities have released the name of a man they say was fatally wounded in a triple shooting in San Bernardino this weekend.
  Victim Harold Cook (credit: DMV)
  Officers located Harold Cook, 49, of San Bernardino and two female victims in the parking area of an apartment complex on N. G Street Saturday night.
  Cook, according to police, was pronounced dead at the scene. The other two victims, identified as women, were taken to hospitals.
  Their current conditions w
  
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• Firefighter Recovering After Falling From 2nd-Story Roof While Battling Fullerton Blaze

  28-08-2016 18:20
  
  FULLERTON (AP) — Orange County authorities say a firefighter who was injured in a fall while battling a blaze at a Fullerton condo complex is expected to make a full recovery.
  Fullerton Fire Department Battalion Chief John Stokes says the male firefighter fell from a second-floor roof onto an adjacent first-floor roof early Sunday.
  Stokes says the firefighter had various injuries and required stitches but was stable and expected to fully recover.
  City News Service says crews had the fire o
  
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• 2 Arrested In Fatal Shooting Of Dwyane Wade’s Cousin In Chicago, Police Say

  28-08-2016 18:05
  
  Two brothers have been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of the cousin of NBA star Dwyane Wade.
  
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• Man Stabbed In Attempted Carjacking In West Adams-Area Of LA

  28-08-2016 17:48
  
  LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — A man was stabbed in an attempted carjacking in the West Adams section of Los Angeles, authorities said.
  Police and first responders responded to the call at the corner of Western Avenue and Adams Boulevard around 3:30 a.m. Sunday.
  Authorities said the victim was stabbed in the back during the carjacking attempt.
  He was transported to the hospital in stable condition.
  Two suspects, believed to be men, are at large.
  No further information has been released.
  
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• Charles Osgood Announces Retirement As Anchor After 22 Years

  28-08-2016 17:41
  
  Charles Osgood Sunday announced his retirement as anchor of CBS’ “Sunday Morning,” ending a 22-year run at the broadcast.
  
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• 18-Year-Old Gunned Down In Church Parking Lot In Riverside

  28-08-2016 17:22
  
  RIVERSIDE (CBSLA.com) — Authorities were searching for the individuals responsible for fatally shooting a 18-year-old boy in the parking lot of a church in Riverside.
  Officers responded to the scene outside Central Community Church in the 5600 block of Arlington Avenue just after 1 a.m. Sunday.
  When they arrived, they located the teen, who was suffering from gunshot wounds.
  He was transported to the hospital but did not survive.
  Preliminary information suggests that the teen was with a gro
  
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• 17-Year-Old Gunned Down In Church Parking Lot In Riverside

  28-08-2016 17:22
  
  RIVERSIDE (CBSLA.com) — Authorities were searching for the individuals responsible for fatally shooting a 17-year-old boy in the parking lot of a church in Riverside.
  Officers responded to the scene outside Central Community Church in the 5600 block of Arlington Avenue just after 1 a.m. Sunday.
  When they arrived, they located the teen, who was suffering from gunshot wounds.
  He was transported to the hospital but did not survive.
  Preliminary information suggests that the teen was with a gro
  
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• 1 Man Dead, 2 Women Wounded In San Bernardino Shooting

  28-08-2016 07:00
  
  SAN BERNARDINO (CBSLA.com) —  Authorities said three people were shot, one fatally, in San Bernardino Saturday evening.
  The deceased is male. He was declared dead at the scene.
  Officials said two women were also shot in the incident. Their condition is unclear. Both were transported to a hospital.
  The shooting happened just before 8:15 p.m. in the 900 block of G Street outside a residence.
  Police were videotaped putting down at least a dozen evidence markers.
  No suspect information wa
  
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• Rams Suffer First Loss Since Return To LA

  28-08-2016 06:19
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Trevor Siemian threw his first touchdown pass of the preseason and tightened his grip on the Denver Broncos’ starting quarterback job in a 17-9 win over the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday night.
  After showing off his strong right arm over a first half that included a 1-yard pass to Virgil Green, Siemian accepted hugs from his teammates and gave way to rookie Paxton Lynch, who was also impressive in his half of play.
  That left Mark Sanchez as the odd man out on t
  
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• Tustin Police Looking For Witnesses Who Saw Truck Fatally Strike Boy, 12

  28-08-2016 06:05
  
  TUSTIN (CBSLA.com)   —   Tustin Police asked for the public to come forward if they witnessed a vehicle fatally strike a pedestrian Friday.
  The victim was a 12-year-old boy with autism, officials said.
  The boy was later identified as Tustin resident Carson Shortes,  according to the coroner’s office.
  The fatal accident happened around 8 p.m. on Jamboree Road  just north of Champion Way, according to Tustin Police Sgt. Andy Birozy.
  The pickup truck driver remained
  
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• Angels Hold Off Tigers In Ejection-Marred Game

  28-08-2016 04:59
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Detroit stars Victor Martinez and J.D. Martinez were ejected, along with manager Brad Ausmus and hitting coach Wally Joyner in a series of balls-and-strikes disputes as Tigers’ five-game winning streak ended Saturday night in a 3-2 loss to the Los Angeles Angels.
  Kaleb Cowart hit his second career home run and C.J. Cron added an RBI single for the Angels.
  Victor Martinez argued with plate umpire Mike Everitt after taking strike one in the third inning. Martine
  
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• Santa Clarita Turns Out To Thank Sand Fire Firefighters, First Responders

  28-08-2016 03:35
  
  SANTA CLARITA (CBSLA.com) – Neighbors in Santa Clarita brought food and gratitude Saturday to firefighters and first responders who saved their homes from the Sand Fire.
  The City of Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County and the Santa Clarita Valley Disaster Coalition sponsored the event at Central Park on Bouquet Canyon Road.
  After the Sand Fire ended, organizations, neighborhoods and businesses offered to host pancake breakfasts, barbecues and dinners for firefighters. Plans were re
  
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• Man, 23, Killed After Slamming Into Tree On 57 Freeway On-Ramp

  28-08-2016 01:56
  
  ORANGE (CBSLA.com)   —  Authorities said a 23-year-old man was killed when his car slammed into a tree on the side of a freeway on-ramp in Orange.
  The crash occurred about 3:10 a.m. on the southbound Orange (57) Freeway north of Chapman Avenue, said California Highway Patrol Officer B. Brassiuer.
  CHP officers and Orange County Fire Authority paramedics responding to the crash scene found a Scion on its side over the dirt embankment “with the entire roof crushed around a tre
  
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• Urias Matures On Mound In Dodgers’ 3-2 Win Over Cubs

  28-08-2016 01:38
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Julio Urias allowed one run over six innings, Corey Seager set a Dodgers franchise record for a shortstop with his 23rd home run and Los Angeles defeated the Chicago Cubs 3-2 on Saturday to even the series between NL division leaders.
  Urias (5-2) pitched better at home than the last time he faced the Cubs. The rookie left-hander made his second career start in Chicago on June 2 and gave up six runs — five earned — and eight hits in five innings while ser
  
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• Earthquake Experts Tell Latino Community How To Get Ready For The Big One

  28-08-2016 01:14
  
  LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Southern California’s best-known quake experts led a day of earthquake preparedness talks, demonstrations, workshops and information Saturday in the Cypress Park area.
  The event was geared to the Latino community and held at the Sonia Sotomayor School of History and Dramatic Arts on San Fernando Road.
  According to event organizers, the goal of the event was to empower Latinos to better understand earthquake risks and work together to make communiti
  
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• Rams Sign WR Tavon Austin To 4-Year, $42 Million Extension

  28-08-2016 00:31
  
  LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — The Los Angeles Rams will keep their number one deep threat for at least four more years.
  The team agreed to an extension with WR Tavon Austin worth $42 million.
  The deal ensures Austin will be with the Rams through 2021.
  The star wide-out tweeted this out today:Mood: pic.twitter.com/yuugDEQ15C
  — Tavon Austin (@Tayaustin01) August 26, 2016
   Rams and WR Tavon Austin reach agreement on 4-year, $42 million extension including $30M gtd, per source. Inc
  
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