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Investigation Reveals The Hottest Tickets In Town May Not Even Exist

CBS2 Investigative Reporter David Goldstein met a man who claims to sell the hottest tickets in town.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/02/10

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The Crisis In Waiting: How Prepared Are We For A Natural Disaster?

Months after Super Storm Sandy devastated parts of the New York tri-state area, an examination of Southern California’s ability to weather such a natural disaster raises some disturbing questions.

2013/02/07

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CBS2 Investigation Looks Into Use Of Disabled Parking Placards

One in every 10 drivers in California has a disabled placard … which allows them to park for free at parking meters. But how many people deserve one? Investigative Reporter David Goldstein went undercover to see who’s using them to get a free ride.

2013/01/31

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CBS2 Investigation: Patients Claim OC Dentist Didn’t Give Them Care They Paid For

Several patients are accusing an Orange County dentist of charging them thousands of dollars for faulty dental implants and subsequently never responding to their calls for help.

2012/11/20

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CBS2 Investigates: Is The Fake Fur You’re Buying Really Faux?

With winter approaching many people turn to fur-lined coats to keep them warm. Buying fake fur is the politically correct thing to do but a CBS2 investigation found real fur is being passed off as fake.

2012/11/09

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CBS2 Investigates: Activists Claim Inoperative Water Treatment Plant Wasted Stimulus Money

A water treatment plant built using more than $3 million of taxpayer money was supposed to remove bacteria from the waters feeding into Santa Monica Bay but it ended up dumping more bacteria into the ocean. CBS2 investigative reporter David Goldstein spoke to activists who said the facility was a waste of stimulus money. Santa Monica officials, however, insisted they can eventually get the plant operational.

2012/11/01

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CBS2 Investigates: Lawsuit Claims Pastor Squandered $15M Of Church’s Funds

Former members of an Orange County congregation are suing the pastor for allegedly squandering more than $15 million he took after selling church property. CBS2 investigative reporter David Goldstein spoke to two sisters who claim Pastor Neville McDonald used part of that money to fund a lavish lifestyle.

2012/10/31

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Caltrans Supervisor Resigns Following CBS2 Investigation

A Caltrans supervisor has resigned following a CBS2 investigation that caught some employees using Caltrans trucks rented with taxpayer money for their own personal use.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/10/26

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CBS2 Investigates Caltrans Employees Who Use Taxpayer-Funded Cars For Personal Use

A CBS2 investigation found some Caltrans employees using Caltrans trucks rented with taxpayer money for their own personal use.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/10/25

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Goldstein Investigation Finds Some City Employees Are Paid Not To Work

Budget crisis? CBS2 has found at least a half million dollars of your taxpayer money is going to city employees who are being paid not to work.

2012/09/28

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CBS2 Investigates: Water Company Asks For 24 Percent Rate Hike While Refusing To Divulge Spending Reports

A local water company is asking ratepayers for a 24 percent increase in rates next year. CBS2 investigative reporter David Goldstein asked Golden State Water to show how they’re spending customers’ money.

2012/09/24

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Former LA Neighborhood Commission Head Pleads Guilty To Child Porn Charges

The former head of a Los Angeles city commission pleaded guilty Friday to federal charges of distribution of child pornography.

2012/09/14

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CBS2 Investigates: Former LA City Commissioner To Plead Guilty To Child Pornography Charge

The former Los Angles City Commissioner charged with possessing child pornography, initially blaming it on his alleged split personality, is now agreeing to plead guilty to the crime.

2012/09/04

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Chase Targeted In Probe Into Alleged Energy Market Manipulation

One of the nation’s biggest banks is denying allegations of possible energy market manipulation in Southern California and throughout the state.

2012/08/15

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Former Stowers Elementary Principal Blames Demotion On Speaking Out

The ABC Unified School District was unable to reach an agreement on a settlement Tuesday in a case filed by former Stowers Elementary School Principal Eileen Blagden.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/07/18