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3 arrested after trying to run from LAPD officers at end of San Fernando Valley pursuit
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Los Angeles woman Christina Downer, who was the sister of a "Saturday Night Live" writer. You can find the details at the link in our bio.
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Hours after CBS California Investigative reporter Julie Watts questioned the High-Speed Rail Board of Directors. CEO Ian Choudri submitted his resignation letter, citing personal and family priorities. The shakeup comes amid a series of CBS California Investigations exposing qu
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More than 100 students in Riverside County are getting ready to take center stage in their school's bilingual musical. CBS LA's Nicole Comstock went to rehearsals and shows us the actors, dancers and one special singer all getting ready for their moment in the spotlight.
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In honor of Harry Houdini's death 100 years ago, the escape artist known as Houdini II reenacted the dangling-from-a-crane, bound-in-a-straitjacket stunt at the Magic Castle on Friday morning. Tap the link in our bio to learn more.
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California is assembling teams of election attorneys and volunteers to send to key voting locations on Election Day, according to Gov. Newsom. The U.S. DOJ announced earlier this year its plans to have observers at key voter locations in California. More details in our bio.
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Pope Leo XIV has become the first pontiff to vote in a U.S. election. The Vatican confirmed Friday that the American-born pope submitted a mail-in ballot in his native Chicago ahead of November's midterm elections, citing his belief in civic participation. Link in bio for more.
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A Los Angeles City Council member is seeking a moratorium on karaoke rooms in Koreatown after residents complained about late-night noise, traffic and other issues. Tap the link in our bio to learn more.
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Hanging like Houdini at the Magic Castle in Hollywood, a sky-high escape
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Mother and son found severely beaten in Hawthorne apartment
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4 people arrested for $13 million arson along Santa Clarita's Main Street
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A federal judge rejected the Trump administration's bid to require California election officials to separate out mail ballots received from roughly 20,000 people it claims are not U.S. citizens. Tap the link in our bio for more details.
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Amid controversy over steep utility rate hikes for Los Angeles Department of Water and Power customers — some in the thousands of dollars—CBS California Investigates took a closer look at how rates compare to other utilities in the region. Link in bio for our full investigation.
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Legendary actor Sir Patrick Stewart, best known for his work in the "Star Trek" and "X-Men" franchises and his prolific award-winning stage career, has died at 86 years old, his spokesperson confirmed.
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Why are weather models struggling to agree on rain chances for Halloween weekend in Southern California? CBS LA meteorologist Marina Jurica explains that it's largely because of uncertainty over the timing of an incoming low-pressure system.
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The full closure of the Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro spans 16 months, beginning November 7, 2026, and continuing through February 2028, with crews working 24 hours a day. cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/…
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DoorDash said Thursday that it will buy Instacart for $17 billion, uniting one of the nation's top grocery delivery services with a major food delivery company. Tap the link in our bio to learn more.
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Legendary actor Sir Patrick Stewart, best known for his work in the "Star Trek" and "X-Men" franchises and his prolific award-winning stage career, has died at 86 years old, his spokesperson confirmed. Tap the link in our bio to learn more.
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CA High-Speed Rail CEO Ian Choudri announced his resignation Thursday. The announcement comes as the CEO has declined to answer our questions for weeks. Investigative reporter Julie Watts took questions directly to the board, which did not answer them directly. More in our bio.
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