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• Study: People With Severe COVID Conditions Can Develop Growths In The Back Of Their Eye

  18-02-2021 20:00 via losangeles.cbslocal.com
  
  By Dr. Mallika Marshall
  (CBS Boston) – Scientists are discovering that the coronavirus can affect many organs in the body and the eye is no exception.
  A new study finds that people with severe COVID-19 can develop growths in the back of the eye.
  Researchers in France studied nearly 130 patients hospitalized with severe COVID-19 who had undergone brain MRI. They found that about 7-percent of patients had one or more nodules or growths in the back of the eyeball.  It’s unclear why
  
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• San Diego Woman Sues GoFundMe Campaign Creator Over Starbucks Barista Fundraiser

  04-03-2021 19:48 via losangeles.cbslocal.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – A woman has filed a lawsuit again the creator of a GoFundMe campaign that raised tens of thousands of dollars for a Starbucks barista in San Diego who went viral after asking her to mask up.
  The controversy sparked last June when a barista named Lenin asked customer and plaintiff Amber Giles to wear a mask in the store. She refused and left.Take Our Poll
  Giles then posted a photo of the barista to Facebook which read, “Meet Lenen (sic) from Starbucks who refused
  
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• Driver Killed In Fiery Wreck On 60 Freeway In Hacienda Heights Despite ‘Heroic’ Efforts Of Good Samaritan

  04-03-2021 19:40 via losangeles.cbslocal.com
  
  HACIENDA HEIGHTS (CBSLA) – One driver was killed and a second injured in a fiery crash on the 60 Freeway in Hacienda Heights Thursday morning that may have been caused by speeding.
  March 4, 2021. (CBSLA)
  The two-car crash occurred just after 5:30 a.m. on the eastbound 60 Freeway at Hacienda Boulevard, according to California Highway Patrol.
  An Infiniti rear-ended a Toyota Camry with such strong force that the two cars traveled about 100 yards before slamming into a wall.
  The driver of the
  
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• Stimulus Check Latest: When Could You See Another Economic Relief Payment?

  04-03-2021 19:25 via losangeles.cbslocal.com
  
  (CBS Detroit) — A third stimulus check is now being discussed in the Senate. The $1,400 relief payment is an integral part of President Biden’s $1.9 trillion economic relief package, which aims to address the economic fallout from COVID and set the economy on better footing. It has both Democratic and Republican support and is anticipated to be included in the American Rescue Plan’s final version. The broader package passed by the House also contains higher unemployment be
  
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• 19-Year-Old Stabbed To Death At River-Bottom Party Attended By Thousands In Riverside

  04-03-2021 19:11 via losangeles.cbslocal.com
  
  RIVERSIDE (CBSLA) — A 19-year-old Riverside man was fatally stabbed at a river-bottom party in Riverside that police say was attended by thousands of people.
  (credit: Riverside Police Department)
  Raul Saldana, 19, was one of two people taken to the emergency room at a Riverside-area hospital with stab wounds at about 1:20 a.m. Sunday, according to Riverside police spokesman Officer Ryan Railsback.
  Saldana died of his injuries. The other person was treated for a non-life threatening wound.
  
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• Dozens Of Railcars Left Scattered On Ludlow-Area Tracks After Train Derailment

  04-03-2021 17:33 via losangeles.cbslocal.com
  
  LUDLOW (CBSLA) — Cleanup continues Thursday after a train derailed near Ludlow, leaving railcars scattered all over the tracks.
  The derailment happened just before 4 p.m. Wednesday and left more than 25 rail cars scattered haphazardly on the tracks east of Ludlow, and north of National Trails Highway.
  San Bernardino County Fire released drone photos and video of the derailment, which showed dozens of railcars lying across the tracks. Several railcars also appeared to have been pushed down
  
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• Universal Studios To Reopen Park, But Rides Remain Closed

  04-03-2021 17:23 via losangeles.cbslocal.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – Universal Studios announced Thursday that it is reopening its park to the public, but in a limited format.
  Outside Universal Studios Hollywood on December 24, 2020, in Studio City, Calif. (Getty Images)
  The popular Studio City theme park is launching the Taste of Universal experience beginning March 12.
  All the park’s eateries and shops will reopen, but the rides, shows and attractions will remain shuttered.
  Tickets will be $44 for adults and children 3 and up.
  
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• Basketball Star Jeremy Lin Speaks Out About Attacks On Asian Americans, Racism On Court

  04-03-2021 16:00 via losangeles.cbslocal.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX 5) — On Wednesday night, basketball star Jeremy Lin spoke out about the recent attacks on Asian Americans and opened up about his personal experiences with racism on the court.
  Lin, who grew up in Palo Alto and once played for the Golden State Warriors, is now playing for the Santa Cruz Warriors in the NBA G league. Officials with the league are looking into his claim that he was called “coronavirus” during a game.
  The basketball star told KPIX 5 he wants to
  
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• One Killed In Fiery Wreck On 60 Freeway In Hacienda Heights

  04-03-2021 15:20 via losangeles.cbslocal.com
  
  HACIENDA HEIGHTS (CBSLA) – One person was killed and a second injured in a crash on the 60 Freeway in Hacienda Heights Thursday morning.
  March 4, 2021. (CBSLA)
  The single-vehicle wreck occurred just after 5:30 a.m. on the eastbound 60 Freeway at Hacienda Boulevard, according to California Highway Patrol.
  Aerial footage from Sky2 showed a car engulfed in flames, with L.A. County firefighters working to extinguish the blaze.
  One person was killed and a second suffered minor injuries, the fir
  
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• Animal Rescue Organizations Say Pandemic Has Changed Their Industry For The Better

  04-03-2021 15:15 via losangeles.cbslocal.com
  
  MIAMI (CBSMiami) – The pandemic has impacted how animal rescue organizations operate. Many in the industry think the changes are here to stay, and it’s for the best.
  “Our entire movement thought the worst, which is, ‘Here’s this uncertain time. People are going to surrender their pets. Shelters are going to be flooded with animals,'” said Julie Castle, CEO of the Best Friends Animal Society.
  The Best Friends Animal Society operates seven regional programs arou
  
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• New Streaming Service Paramount Plus Launches Wednesday

  04-03-2021 14:45 via losangeles.cbslocal.com
  
  It will feature a bevy of content, including movies from Paramount, shows from CBS, cartoons from Nickelodeon, live sports and news, and more from Comedy Central, MTV,BET and the Smithsonian Channel.
  
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• Driver Speeds Away After Hitting, Killing Woman On Topanga Roadway

  04-03-2021 14:43 via losangeles.cbslocal.com
  
  TOPANGA (CBSLA) – The search is underway for a driver who struck and killed a woman in Topanga Wednesday night.
  March 3, 2021. (CBSLA)
  The woman was struck in the 4200 block of Topanga Canyon Boulevard, near the Woodland Park Estates neighborhood, just after 7:30 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol.
  The circumstances of the crash were not confirmed. It’s unclear if the woman died on scene or at a hospital. She was not identified.
  There was no immediate description of the veh
  
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• Driver Slams Into Homeless Encampment In Brentwood

  04-03-2021 14:07 via losangeles.cbslocal.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – Three people suffered minor injuries after an SUV crashed into a homeless encampment in Brentwood while people were asleep inside it early Thursday morning.
  A driver crashed into a homeless encampment in the Brentwood neighborhood in Los Angeles. March 4, 2021. (CBSLA)
  The crash occurred at around 12:30 a.m. in the 11500 block of West San Vicente Boulevard, near Los Angeles National Veterans Park, according to the L.A. Fire Department.
  Three people were treated at the
  
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• Julie Gentry And Andre Comeau Get Real About ‘The Real World Homecoming: New York’: ‘We Are A Family, We Handle Tough Conversations’

  04-03-2021 14:00 via losangeles.cbslocal.com
  
  (CBS) – Twenty-nine years ago, seven individuals met in a Manhattan loft and let the world see what happens when people stop being polite and start getting real. The Real World was born in 1992 and would go on to become a cultural phenomenon with 33 season under its belt to date. For the first time since the early 90s all seven original castmates will be together again when The Real World Homecoming: New York premieres on March 4th as part of the launch of Paramount+.
  CBS’ Matt
  
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• Bill Would Require California Retailers To Have Gender-Neutral Sections; Violators Face Fines

  04-03-2021 13:30 via losangeles.cbslocal.com
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS San Francisco) — Retail stores in California may be required to maintain gender-neutral sections for clothes, toys and childcare articles under a new proposal from a Bay Area lawmaker.
  The bill, introduced by Assemblymember Evan Low (D-Campbell), would require retail department stores with 500 or more employees to maintain areas on their sales floor not divided by gender. Low says this stigmatizes children who want to wear or play with something marketed for the opposite se
  
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• LIST: Paramount+ Launches Offering Over 30,000 Episodes And Movies Plus Live News And Sports

  04-03-2021 13:00 via losangeles.cbslocal.com
  
  (CBS) – The peak of entertainment comes to a smart device near you today with the launch of Paramount+. Formerly CBS All Access, Paramount+ puts over 30,000 episodes, 2,500 movie titles along with over 1,000 live sporting events, plus around-the-clock news coverage at your finger tips. In addition to streaming Paramount+ originals and content from across the ViacomCBS family of properties, Paramount+ will also feature Paramount Studio movies released after short theatrical releases in
  
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• ‘They Suffered’: Higher Demand For Pets Leads To Increase In Backyard Breeders Selling Sick Dogs

  04-03-2021 08:28 via losangeles.cbslocal.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — Pet sales and adoptions are at an all-time high with more people staying home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but that demand has led to an increase in backyard breeders.
  Pudding, an 8-week-old puppy, died after contracting canine parvovirus. (Credit: Lee Family)
  “You get so attached, you don’t even realize it because you don’t think you’re going to lose them,” 15-year-old Vivian Lee said.
  Within days of bringing home a miniature poodle mix
  
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• Mid-City Man Tries To Evict Tenant, Finds He’s Been Accused Of Stealing Nearly $2K From Georgia Charity

  04-03-2021 08:18 via losangeles.cbslocal.com
  
  MID-CITY (CBSLA) — A Mid-City property manager got more than he bargained for when he decided to help a man he thought was down on his luck.
  Jeremy Foreman was accused in 2014 of stealing $1,800 from a charity that feeds families around the holidays. Authorities said he has already been indicted and could be arrested — if he didn’t live in California. (CBSLA)
  “The more I found out, the more it kind of set in, and I realized that I was dealing with a professional scammer,&
  
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• Officer-Involved Shooting In South Gate Sends Suspect To Hospital

  04-03-2021 07:46 via losangeles.cbslocal.com
  
  SOUTH GATE (CBSLA) – A confrontation between South Gate Police Department officers and an adult male lead to an officer-involved shooting Wednesday night.
  It happened around 8:10 p.m. in the 8600 block of South Gate Avenue in the City of South Gate.
  The man was shot for an unknown reason and taken to the hospital. His condition is currently unknown.
  The confrontation initially involved South Gate Police Department. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating.
  (This is a d
  
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• Wildfire Super Aircrafts Will Be ‘Game Changer’ In Battling Blazes, Firefighters Say

  04-03-2021 07:43 via losangeles.cbslocal.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – California has just finished trials on a wildfire super weapon that firefighters say will be a ‘game changer’ when it comes to battling the state’s wildfires.
  Intel 24 is able to fly thousands of feet above a fire and see through smoke using infrared and radar technology. It can transmit live images to fire commanders on the ground and help predict the path of major wildfires using artificial intelligence.
  Firefighters are calling it the most te
  
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• Coyotes Ride 3-Goal 2nd Period To 3-2 Win Over LA Kings

  04-03-2021 07:07 via losangeles.cbslocal.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Clayton Keller and Nick Schmaltz scored power-play goals in the second period, and Antti Raanta made 40 saves in the Arizona Coyotes’ 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday night.
  Tobias Bjornfot #33 of the Los Angeles Kings and Christian Dvorak #18 of the Arizona Coyotes battle for the puck during the first period at STAPLES Center on March 3, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NHLI via Getty Images)
  Johan Larsson scored 13
  
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• Slumping Kings Beat Short-Handed Lakers 123-120

  04-03-2021 07:01 via losangeles.cbslocal.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Buddy Hield shook off a sore ankle to score 29 points and the Sacramento Kings beat the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers 123-120 on Wednesday night.
  Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder (17) drives to the basket as Sacramento Kings forward Nemanja Bjelica (8) reaches for the ball in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, March 3, 2021. (Hector Amezcua/AP Photo)
  Hield’s status for the game was in doubt because of a s
  
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• Newsom Reserves 2 FEMA Vaccination Sites For Educators Thursday, Friday

  04-03-2021 06:52 via losangeles.cbslocal.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – Gov. Gavin Newsom is reserving coronavirus vaccinations for educators in an effort to get students back onto campus as quickly as possible.
  Newsom is allocating tens of thousands of doses to the Los Angeles Unified School District so that staff is vaccinated as children come back into the classroom.
  Newsom is promising 25,000 doses for LAUSD staff in the next two weeks, in addition to the 17,600 doses allotted to the district from LA County in that time.
  The hope
  
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• Power Play Sends Blues To 3-2 Win Over Skidding Ducks

  04-03-2021 06:40 via losangeles.cbslocal.com
  
  ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Jordan Binnington made 27 saves and the St. Louis Blues scored on all three of their power plays Wednesday night in a 3-2 victory over the skidding Anaheim Ducks.
  Vince Dunn #29 of the St. Louis Blues skates with the puck with pressure from Max Comtois #53 of the Anaheim Ducks during the second period of the game at Honda Center on March 3, 2021 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Debora Robinson/NHLI via Getty Images)
  Oskar Sundqvist, Brayden Schenn and Zach Sanford e
  
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• California To Give 40% Of Vaccine Doses To Vulnerable Areas

  04-03-2021 06:36 via losangeles.cbslocal.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, Calif. (CBSLA/AP) — California will begin setting aside 40% of all vaccine doses for some of the state’s most vulnerable neighborhoods in an effort to inoculate people most at risk from the coronavirus and get the state’s economy open more quickly.
  Two officials in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration shared details Wednesday on condition of anonymity.
  The doses will be spread out among 400 ZIP codes where about 8 million people are eligible for shots, with many
  
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• Senate Democrats Limit Eligibility For Stimulus Checks In $1.9 trillion COVID Bill

  04-03-2021 06:09 via cbsnews.com
  
  Washington — President Biden and moderate Senate Democrats have struck a deal to limit eligibility for direct stimulus checks to Americans, lowering the income level for those who would qualify for payments, according to a Democratic source.
  
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• Seal Beach Chef Pleads Guilty To Doping, Raping Woman

  04-03-2021 05:00 via losangeles.cbslocal.com
  
  WESTMINSTER (CBSLA) – A former chef at a Seal Beach restaurant pleaded guilty Wednesday and was immediately sentenced to three years in prison for serving a spiked drink to one of his patrons and raping her while she was unconscious.
  The victim told police she went to a Seal Beach restaurant on Feb. 13, 2018, where Darryl Lee Matanane was working and he served her an alcoholic drink, according to Seal Beach Police Department Sgt. Michael Henderson.
  She said she awoke in an unfamiliar apart
  
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• Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura Making Progress In COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts

  04-03-2021 04:41 via losangeles.cbslocal.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura counties all reported additional deaths attributed to the novel coronavirus Wednesday.
  Riverside County health officials reported 173 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases and 20 additional fatalities, bringing countywide totals to 290,498 cases and 3,849 deaths. Of those who contracted the illness, 277,141 had recovered.
  There were 303 COVID-19 patients hospitalized Wednesday, 66 of whom were being treated in intensive care units &mdash
  
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• LA County Confirms First Case Of COVID Variant First Detected In Brazil

  04-03-2021 03:43 via losangeles.cbslocal.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Wednesday reported 1,759 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases and 116 deaths, bringing countywide totals to 1,195,913 cases and 21,669 deaths.
  Of the new deaths reported, 32 people were over the age of 80, 39 people were between the ages of 65 and 79, 21 people were between the ages of 50 and 64, eight people were between the ages of 30 and 49 and one person was between the ages of 18 and 29. Long Beach reported 13 deaths a
  
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• LA County Confirms Case Of COVID Variant First Detected In Brazil

  04-03-2021 03:43 via losangeles.cbslocal.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Wednesday reported 1,759 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases and 116 deaths, bringing countywide totals to 1,195,913 cases and 21,669 deaths.
  Of the new deaths reported, 32 people were over the age of 80, 39 people were between the ages of 65 and 79, 21 people were between the ages of 50 and 64, eight people were between the ages of 30 and 49 and one person was between the ages of 18 and 29. Long Beach reported 13 deaths a
  
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