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GM Recalls 200K SUVs Over Fire Risk

The recall was issued on June 14 for the Buick Rainier, Chevy Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Isuzu Ascender and the SAAB 9-7x.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/06/17

US actress Amy Adams and British actor Henry Cavill pose on the red carpet for the European premiere of the film Man of Steel in London on June 12, 2013. (credit: ANDREW COWIE/AFP/Getty Images)

‘Man of Steel’ Takes Flight With $125M Debut

“Man of Steel” leaped over box office expectations in a single weekend.

2013/06/16

Actor Vin Diesel arrives at the Premiere Of Universal Pictures' 'Fast & Furious 6' on May 21, 2013 in Universal City, California. (credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

‘Fast’ Hangs Onto 1st Place At Box Office

With its supercharged muscle cars, “Fast & Furious 6″ raced to first place at the box office for the second consecutive weekend.

2013/06/02

Dodgers To Host First Sports Networking Fair Monday, June 3

The Los Angeles Dodgers will host its first sports networking event on Monday, June 3.

CBS Los Angeles–2013/05/30

Westside commuters and bloggers alike have remarked on what they say is an uncanny resemblance between a JCPenney tea kettle and Adolf Hitler. (courtesy JCPenney/AFP/Getty Images)

Tea Kettle Or Adolf Hitler? JCPenney Billboard Stirs Controversy

Is it a stroke of advertising genius or much ado about nothing?

2013/05/28

Winning Daily Derby Ticket Sold At Discount Store In LA

California Lottery officials Monday said one Daily Derby ticket sold in Los Angeles is worth more than $300,000.

2013/05/27

‘Fast’ Races Past ‘Hangover’ At Weekend Box Office

“Fast & Furious 6″ is revving past “The Hangover Part III” in the No. 1 position at the Memorial Day weekend box office.

2013/05/26

2 SoCal Tickets Each Worth $811K Picked In Mega Millions Draw

California Lottery officials announced Saturday that two Mega Millions tickets sold in the Southland are worth $811,997 each.

2013/05/25

‘Helpful Honda Guys’ Give Away Free Gas To Honda Drivers Across SoCal

The Helpful Honda guys are at it again . . . this time surprising drivers with free gas Friday and on Memorial Day!

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/05/24

13 Insurers To Compete For California’s New Health Exchange

The state’s largest health insurers, including Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield and Kaiser Permanente, will be among 13 plans competing to provide coverage to millions of Californians through the state’s new health exchange.

2013/05/23

Jewelry Store Owner Pleads Guilty To Insider Trading

An Encino jewelry store owner plead guilty in court Monday to a federal charge of using insider information from a former auditor to make over $1 million from illegal stock trades.

2013/05/20

Actress Zoe Saldana arrives at the Premiere of Paramount Pictures' 'Star Trek Into Darkness' at Dolby Theatre on May 14, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)

‘Trek’ Does $70.6M But Falls Short Of Studio Hopes

“Star Trek: Into Darkness” has warped its way to a $70.6 million domestic launch from Friday to Sunday, though it’s not setting any light-speed records with a debut that’s lower than the studio’s expectations.

2013/05/19

A customer holds $140 worth of Powerball tickets that he just purchased on May 17, 2013 in San Francisco, California. People are lining up to purchase $2 Powerball tickets as the multi-state jackpot hits $600 million. (credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

2 Powerball Tickets In Calif. Have 5 Of 6 Numbers

California Lottery officials say two people are holding winning lottery tickets worth $2,309,228 after their Powerball tickets matched five of six winning numbers.

2013/05/19

Dozens Flock To Hawthorne Store For Powerball Tickets

Several dozen people Saturday lined up outside a Hawthorne liquor store to purchase tickets for the much-anticipated Powerball drawing.

2013/05/18

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STAPLES Center, Verizon Launch Free High-Speed Wireless For Fans

Concertgoers and sports fans can now send photos and post video to social media sites thanks to a free Wi-Fi service that’s being launched at STAPLES Center.

2013/05/16

BMW Workers Rally Against Job Cuts

Angry teamsters say makers of the ultimate driving machine are trying to drive away good-paying jobs and replace them with cheap labor. BMW says it will cut dozens of jobs at its Ontario warehouse.

Toyota Issues Prius Recall Over Cooling Pump Issue

Toyota Announces (Another) Prius Recall

Toyota on Tuesday announced they were recalling 650,000 Prius models (3004-2007) to fix a faulty cooling pump problem. Officials believe nearly 400,000 of those cars are on the road in the United States. Toyota insisted that the repair is not a recall but rather “a customer satisfaction campaign.”

Harman reported no liabilities in 2009 -- but that may change after her husband Sidney's recent acquisition of Newsweek magazine. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Very Golden State: 6 Political Millionaires

It may be tough times for the average Joe, but these public servants have capitalized on their personal fortunes to wield major influence in Sacramento.