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• One-Time COVID Vaccine Event Tuesday At Fontana Auto Club Speedway

  02-02-2021 15:29 via losangeles.cbslocal.com
  
  FONTANA (CBSLA) – About 3,500 people will receive the coronavirus vaccine Tuesday during a one-time vaccination event at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana.
  The event is primarily focused on providing vaccinations for seniors 65 and older, although some healthcare workers and frontline workers will also be vaccinated.
  San Bernardino County spokesperson David Wert told CBSLA Monday that all 3,500 appointments were filled up in just 17 minutes when the sign-up window opened up online this wee
  
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• Senate Votes To Kick Off Marathon Debate Over $1.9 Trillion COVID Relief Bill

  05-03-2021 06:15 via cbsnews.com
  
  Washington — The Senate voted to proceed to debate over President Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package on Thursday, kicking off a flurry of activity aimed at getting a final bill to the president’s desk before several key relief programs expire on March 14.
  
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• 1 Arrested, 2 Sought In Kidnapping, Shooting In Covina

  05-03-2021 06:02 via losangeles.cbslocal.com
  
  COVINA (CBSLA) – A 20-year-old man was arrested and two others were being sought in connection with a kidnapping and shooting in Covina, police said Thursday.
  The kidnapping was reported on or about Feb. 20, when a woman called police saying she had been kidnapped and shot, said Sgt. Keith Sutherland with the Covina Police Department.
  She was taken to a hospital, and has since recovered, he said.
  Officers early Thursday morning served a search warrant in the 100 block of North Vecino Drive
  
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• Family Of Marine Corps Veteran Fatally Shot By CHP Officer Files $15M Claim Against State

  05-03-2021 05:33 via losangeles.cbslocal.com
  
  SAN BERNARDINO (CBSLA) — The family of a man fatally shot last month by California Highway Patrol officers has filed a multi-million dollar claim against the state.
  Charley McMurtry was shot and killed Feb. 5 by a California Highway Patrol officer. His family has filed a $15 million claim against the state. (Family photo)
  “They took him,” Ann McMurtry, the victim’s widow, said. “They took my love, my person, away from me, and I’m totally, totally outraged.&rdq
  
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• San Bernardino Surpasses 3K Total COVID-19 Deaths, Ventura Nears 900

  05-03-2021 05:10 via losangeles.cbslocal.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura counties all reported additional deaths attributed to the novel coronavirus Thursday.
  Riverside County health officials reported 246 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases and 35 additional fatalities, bringing countywide totals to 290,744 cases and 3,884 deaths. Of those who contracted the illness, 277,940 had recovered.
  There were 303 COVID-19 patients hospitalized Thursday, 68 of whom were being treated in intensive care units —
  
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• Wizards Beat Clippers 119-117 Behind 33 From Beal

  05-03-2021 04:40 via losangeles.cbslocal.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Bradley Beal scored 33 points and the Washington Wizards pushed ahead with a late run to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 119-117 after All-Star Paul George was a late scratch Thursday night.
  Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Los Angeles Clippers dribbles in front of Garrison Mathews #24 of the Washington Wizards during the second half at Capital One Arena on March 04, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
  Russell Westbrook had 27 points, 11 assists and nine re
  
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• New COVID Vaccine Site Opening At USC, City Working To Get Doses To Homebound Residents

  05-03-2021 04:26 via losangeles.cbslocal.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — Mayor Eric Garcetti Thursday announced that a new Los Angeles city-run site will open next week at the University of Southern California.
  A new Los Angeles city-run COVID-19 vaccine site will open next week at the University of Southern California, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced Thursday. (Photo by Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images)
  Garcetti said the University Park campus site, which will open Tuesday, is expected to be able to administer “thousands”
  
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• New COVID Vaccine Site Opening At USC Campus, City Working To Get Doses To Homebound Residents

  05-03-2021 04:26 via losangeles.cbslocal.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — Mayor Eric Garcetti Thursday announced that a new Los Angeles city-run site will open next week at the University of Southern California.
  A new Los Angeles city-run COVID-19 vaccine site will open next week at the University of Southern California, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced Thursday. (Photo by Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images)
  Garcetti said the University Park campus site, which will open Tuesday, is expected to be able to administer “thousands”
  
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• Poll: LA County Crime Victims Feel Criminal Justice System Failed Them

  05-03-2021 04:19 via losangeles.cbslocal.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – A majority of victims of violent crime in Los Angeles County feel the criminal justice system failed them and that resources should be invested in crime prevention instead of incarceration, according to a poll released Thursday by a nonprofit group.
  Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón, who has drawn fire from the families of some crime victims over a series of directives issued just after he was sworn into office last December and is the target o
  
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• Orange County Reaches Grim Milestone, Surpasses 4,000 COVID-19 Deaths

  05-03-2021 03:51 via losangeles.cbslocal.com
  
  SANTA ANA (CBSLA) — Despite continuing good news on COVID-19 statistics, Orange County reached one unfortunate milestone Thursday when its coronavirus death toll surpassed the 4,000 mark.
  On Thursday, the county logged 47 more fatalities bringing the total number of deaths to 4,013 since the pandemic began.
  Of the deaths reported on Thursday, six were skilled nursing facility residents and seven were assisted living facility residents, raising the cumulative in those groups to 963 and 453,
  
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• Inland Empire Family Busted For Extensive Sex Trafficking Ring

  05-03-2021 03:44 via losangeles.cbslocal.com
  
  COLTON (CBSLA) – A San Bernardino County family with ties in Mexico, Los Angeles, and San Diego is accused of operating a massive sex trafficking ring through multiple spa and skincare businesses around Southern California.
  Starting in January, detectives received information that sex and labor trafficking were happening at several massage parlors and skincare businesses in Ventura County, according to human trafficking investigators with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Special Cri
  
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• OC Sheriff’s Employee Suspended In Capitol Riot-Related Investigation

  05-03-2021 03:13 via losangeles.cbslocal.com
  
  SANTA ANA (CBSLA) — An Orange County Sheriff’s Department employee has been placed on administrative leave pending an internal investigation after attending the rally that preceded the Capitol riot on Jan. 6.
  According to the department, sheriff’s special officer Monica Alston was placed on administrative leave Jan. 21 after social media posts on the day of the insurrection prompted an internal investigation.
  Sheriff’s special officers are sworn agents who have the same a
  
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• LA County Reports 2,253 New COVID-19 Cases, 119 Deaths; Residents Urged To Avoid Spring Break Travel

  05-03-2021 02:50 via losangeles.cbslocal.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Thursday reported 2,253 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases and 119 deaths, bringing countywide totals to 1,198,098 cases and 21,778 deaths.
  Of the new deaths reported, 43 people were over the age of 80, 41 people were between the ages of 65 and 79, 21 people were between the ages of 50 and 64, six people were between the ages of 30 and 49, and one person was between the ages of 18 and 29. Long Beach reported six deaths an
  
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• Cold Weather Alert Extended For Antelope Valley Through Monday

  05-03-2021 02:28 via losangeles.cbslocal.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – A cold weather alert for the Antelope Valley was extended Thursday to go through Monday due to wind-chill temperatures expected to fall below 32 degrees at night.
  “Children, the elderly, and people with disabilities or special medical needs are especially vulnerable during cold weather,” Los Angeles County Health Officer Dr. Muntu Davis said. “Extra precaution should be taken to ensure they don’t get too cold when they are outside.”
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• Movement Started To Stop Hate Crimes Towards Asians As LA Sees 114% Increase

  05-03-2021 01:50 via losangeles.cbslocal.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – A movement called “Asians With Attitudes” is aimed at uniting all Asians and allies to stand up and fight back against a surge in racism and hate crimes.
  “Most of our people are afraid to say or do anything, which I feel that’s why I had to step in, show the people they’re not alone,” said Sam Bun, a local organization of A.W.A. “I wanted to let them know they’re not alone and give the people some hope.”
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• CA Updates Face Mask Guidance, Joins CDC In Suggesting Double-Masking

  05-03-2021 01:31 via losangeles.cbslocal.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — Following the lead of federal health authorities, California officials Thursday urged residents in the Southland and across the state to consider wearing two masks to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
  The California Department of Public Health issued revised guidance on mask-wearing, urging people to wear face coverings that are free of gaps that can allow respiratory droplets to escape.
  Nurse Rosaura Rodriguez wearing a double mask looks on at the entrance to the
  
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• State Prioritizing COVID Vaccine Distribution To Most Vulnerable Communities

  05-03-2021 01:27 via losangeles.cbslocal.com
  
  LA VERNE (CBSLA) — California has announced a new COVID-19 vaccination strategy in an effort to rein in the pandemic and get businesses and schools reopened.
  “I’ve had it myself,” Victor Fernandez, a Baldwin Park resident, said. “I’ve had friends who’ve had it. I’ve lost two coworkers.”
  Fernandez is part of a community that Gov. Gavin Newsom said has been the hardest hit by the pandemic.
  “Over the last year, 55% of those that have teste
  
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• Woman Shot In Robbery Targeting Owner Of Beverly Hills Jewelry Store

  05-03-2021 00:44 via losangeles.cbslocal.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) –At least one person was hospitalized Thursday in an apparent shooting during a robbery at a Beverly Hills store.
  The shooting was reported just after 2:30 p.m. near the Il Pastaio restaurant at Brighton Way and North Canon Drive.
  CBSLA’s Richard Montanez reports the robbery victim was the co-owner of Tzuri jewelry store.Two shots were fired, one of which struck a nearby woman in the leg.
  Police urged drivers to avoid the area.
  
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• Shooting Reported In Heart Of Beverly Hills; One Wounded

  05-03-2021 00:20 via losangeles.cbslocal.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – Beverly Hills police responded Thursday to a reported shooting that left at least one person wounded.
  The shooting was reported just after 2:30 p.m. near the Il Pastaio restaurant at Brighton Way and North Canon Drive.
  No further details were released, but several reports indicated at least one person was hospitalized.
  Police urged drivers to avoid the area.
  
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• Granada Hills Junk House: ‘Hoarders’ TV Show, City, LAPD Get Involved As Junk Remains Piled In Yard Of Granada Hills Home

  04-03-2021 23:23 via losangeles.cbslocal.com
  
  GRANADA HILLS (CBSLA) — Residents of a Granada Hills neighborhood fear for their safety and property values after what looks to be a junkyard has taken over one home’s yard.
  Neighbors have been trying to get the city to force the owner to clean it up for years, but to no avail.
  “They failed to protect us, they failed services, and the property taxes that we’re paying right now is for nothing, we’re not getting anything from the city,” said Sam Meldonian, a con
  
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• Fundraiser Planned For LA County Sheriff’s Motorcycle Deputy Thomas Albanese Who Was Killed In Lakewood Crash

  04-03-2021 23:10 via losangeles.cbslocal.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — A local restaurant is holding a fundraiser for the family of a Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department motorcycle deputy that was killed in a crash last week.
  Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Thomas Albanese was killed last Thursday in a crash in the Lakewood area.
  An undated photo of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Thomas Albanese, who was killed in a crash on Feb. 25, 2021. (LASD)
  The fundraiser will be held at Los Portales in Chino and Montclair f
  
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• 1,500 Pounds Of Methamphetamine Worth $112 Million Seized In Paramount

  04-03-2021 22:51 via losangeles.cbslocal.com
  
  PARAMOUNT (CBSLA) — The FBI says a joint investigation with the LAPD into organized crime resulted in the seizure of $112 million worth of methamphetamine.
  The FBI Los Angeles’ office tweeted an image of several bags and bricks of drugs, cash and a gun they say was seized from a location in Paramount.Agents & Officers with @FBILosAngeles & @LAPDHQ investigating #OrganizedCrimefacilitating the movement of fentanyl, cocaine, heroin & meth in LA & elsewhere seized o
  
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• CBS Sports To Air HBCU All-Star Game Beginning 2022 In New Orleans

  04-03-2021 22:45 via losangeles.cbslocal.com
  
  (CBS Local)- A new college basketball showcase highlighting the best athletes from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) is coming to CBS Television Network in 2022. CBS Sports announced Thursday it is partnering with HBCU All-Stars LLC to air the event which will be played on the Sunday of Final Four weekend in the host city, airing live on CBS.
  The game is part of a larger commitment made by ViacomCBS to HBCUs with the company announcing the establishment of an annual scholarship
  
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• Natural History Museum’s Butterfly Pavilion Reopens To The Public On March 18

  04-03-2021 22:08 via losangeles.cbslocal.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County will reopen its Butterfly Pavilion and outdoor gardens to the public on March 18 for the spring and summer seasons.
  The museum had reopened in 2020 with reduced capacity and timed tickets, but shut down in December under the governor’s regional stay-at-home order. The museum’s Butterfly Pavilion and its 3.5-acre Nature Gardens will reopen with the same health and safety protocols and limited hours and capaci
  
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• Massive Dual Quakes Rock New Zealand; No Tsunami Threat To Southern California

  04-03-2021 21:59 via losangeles.cbslocal.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – A pair of strong earthquakes that struck Thursday off the coast of New Zealand did not post any tsunami threat to Southern California, authorities said.
  The quakes registered preliminary magnitudes of 7.3 and 7.4, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Both were later upgraded to magnitudes of 7.4 and 8.1, respectively.
  While tsunami warnings were initially issued for New Zealand, federal officials said there was no immediate tsunami threat for the California coast
  
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• California Lawmakers OK $6.6 Billion Plan To Incentivize Schools To Reopen

  04-03-2021 21:37 via losangeles.cbslocal.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – The California Legislature has approved a $6.6 billion plan aimed at returning students to the classroom.
  The legislation approved Thursday would give school districts $2 billion if they offer in-person instruction by the end of the month.
  Another $4.6 billion would be available to all school districts to help students catch up. But districts must spend at least 85% of that money on in-person instruction.
  Most of California’s 6.1 million public school studen
  
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• LeBron James Shares First-Look Photos Of Upcoming ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Movie

  04-03-2021 21:28 via losangeles.cbslocal.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — LeBron James gave fans a sneak peek at his upcoming film, “Space Jam: A New Legacy” on Thursday.
  James took to Twitter to share first-look photos of the new animated film saying “Y’all not ready for this squad!!!!”
  The photos feature James accompanied by his Tune Squad teammates, including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Lola Bunny, Tweety and more.Y’ALL NOT READY FOR THIS SQUAD!!!!  @spacejammovie @EW pic.twitter.com/8ogu758fsO
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• Santa Ana City Council Approves $4 ‘Hero Pay’ Boost For Grocery, Pharmacy Workers

  04-03-2021 21:23 via losangeles.cbslocal.com
  
  SANTA ANA (CBSLA) — The Santa Ana City Council voted to approve a “hero pay” ordinance that would give a $4 boost to the pay of grocery and retail pharmacy workers.
  The council voted 5-2 Tuesday to adopt the premium pay measure, which will go into effect immediately. The measure will expire after 120 days.
  “Grocery and pharmacy employees are essential workers who perform services that are fundamental to the economy and health of the community during the COVID-19 crisis. T
  
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• Number Of People Wounded In LA Shootings In 2021 Jumps 141% From 2020

  04-03-2021 21:07 via losangeles.cbslocal.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – Over the course of the first two months of 2021, police say the number of reported shootings and people wounding by gunfire has soared dramatically in Los Angeles, according to a new report.
  A survey Crosstown, a nonprofit news organization based out of the USC Annenberg School ofCommunication and Journalism, found Los Angeles Police Department officers fielded 570 reports of shots fired, up 88% from the 303 incidents during the same time frame in 2020.
  Another 267 pe
  
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• Mike Mildon & Jackson Rowe On Paramount+’s ‘For Heaven’s Sake’: ‘It’s True Crime That You Haven’t Seen Before’

  04-03-2021 21:04 via losangeles.cbslocal.com
  
  (CBS Local)– Paramount+ is officially here and the new streaming service from ViacomCBS has the perfect series to binge for fans of true crime. Best friends and comedians Mike Mildon and Jackson Rowe try to solve the mystery around the disappearance of Mildon’s great, great uncle. The amateur detectives go back in time to 1934 to figure out what happened to Harold Heaven when he left his cabin one day in Ontario, Canada and never returned.
  Both Mildon and Rowe are huge true crime fan
  
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