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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)

Dozens Flock To Hawthorne Store For Powerball Tickets

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Jewelry Store Owner Pleads Guilty To Insider Trading

Environmental Group Threatens Lawsuit After City Council OKs Rail Yard

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.

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‘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

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

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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

Actor Leonardo DiCaprio attends the 'The Great Gatsby' world premiere at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts on May 1, 2013 in New York City. (credit: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

‘Gatsby’ Gives ‘Iron Man 3′ A Run For Its Money

Gatsby looks almost as great as a superhero at the weekend box office.

2013/05/12

Chrysler Announces Massive Recall Of Nearly 470K Jeep SUVs

Chrysler is recalling 469,000 Jeep SUVs worldwide because they can shift into neutral without warning on startup.

2013/05/11

Smart & Final Expands Recall Of Pasta Product Over Labeling Error

Los Angeles-based Smart & Final is expanding its recall of certain batches of frozen tortellini because of a labeling error.

2013/05/11

Sit ‘n Sleep Looking To Fill 100 Positions From Orange County To Santa Barbara

California mattress superstore Sit ‘n Sleep is accepting applications for 100 positions in Los Angeles and surrounding counties.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/05/09

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Calif. Lawsuit Alleges JPMorgan Chase Engaged In Unlawful Debt-Collecting Practices

California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris Thursday filed a suit against JPMorgan Chase & Co. alleging the bank engaged in unlawful debt-collecting practices.

CBS Los Angeles–2013/05/09

Environmental Group Threatens Lawsuit After City Council OKs Rail Yard

An environmental advocacy group threatened to file a lawsuit Thursday following a City Council vote to approve a new rail yard for the Port of Los Angeles.

2013/05/09

South Korean President Park Geun-Hye (credit: Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)

South Korean Pres. To Discuss Trade, Tourism With Villaraigosa, Gov. Brown

After a stop in Washington, South Korea’s President Park Geun-hye is scheduled for a sit-down Thursday with California Gov. Jerry Brown and Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/05/09

Report: YouTube Set To Launch Paid Channel Subscriptions Within Weeks

A person familiar with the matter said YouTube is set to announce a series of channels that will require payment within a few weeks.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/05/06

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.