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5 Dead, Including Suspect, In Santa Monica Shooting Rampage

Police Friday revised the number of fatalities following a deadly shooting rampage in Santa Monica to five people, including the suspected gunman.

2013/06/07

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (credit: Stan Honda/AFP/Getty Images)

LA’s $75K Contribution To Block Party Doubling As Villaraigosa Farewell Bash Draws Criticism

A cultural heritage celebration at Grand Park doubled as Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa’s farewell bash, which prompted criticism over the cost of the event.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/06/07

SCE To Close San Onofre Nuclear Power Plant

The troubled San Onofre nuclear power plant in Southern California is closing, after an epic 16-month battle over whether the twin reactors could be safely returned to service, officials announced Friday.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/06/07

Crews were seen using heavy equipment to scour the La Brea Tar Pits in what was a reported search for a possible weapon used in an old homicide case. (credit: Margaret Carrero)

LAPD Searches For Murder Weapon At La Brea Tar Pits

Authorities were seen searching the La Brea Tar Pits on Thursday for a weapon possibly tied to a homicide.

2013/06/06

Jeffrey Elvington's mugshot. (credit: LA Sheriff's Dept.)

Detectives Search For More Victims In Alleged Online Dating Scam

Detectives Thursday were looking for more potential victims of an alleged conman who was arrested earlier this year after conducting an online dating scam.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/06/06

Actress and swimming champion Esther Williams died on June 6, 2013 in her sleep. She was 91. (credit: Amanda Edwards/Getty Images)

Actress, Swimmer Esther Williams Dies At 91

Former American competitive swimmer and MGM movie star Esther Williams has died at the age of 91.

CBS Los Angeles–2013/06/06

Metro Officials To Hear From Public About Purple Line Extension Project

Residents Thursday will get the chance to question Metro officials about the impact of a massive tunneling project to that is scheduled to begin next year.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/06/06

Paris Jackson (credit: VALERIE MACON/AFP/Getty Images)

Paris Jackson ‘Safe And Doing Fine’ Following Suicide Attempt

Jackson, 15, was taken to Children’s Hospital Wednesday after she attempted to take her own life, Entertainment Tonight reported.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/06/06

(credit: Ventura County Sheriff's Department)

Camarillo Associate Principal Free On Bail Following Molestation Arrest

An associate principal at Camarillo High School was free on bond Thursday following his arrest on sexual assault charges.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/06/06

8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez (pictured), died in March after documents showed at least six complaints of child abuse and brutality were filed with Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). (credit: CBS)

Calif. Lawmakers To Probe CPS Agencies In LA, Orange Counties

Two Southern California lawmakers reached an agreement Thursday with a Sacramento committee to investigate child and family services agencies statewide, including two Southland agencies.

2013/06/05

Four Spanish-speaking female patients alleged Dr. Steve Leong forcefully kissed and grabbed them at his L.A. office. (courtesy LASD)

Doctor Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Spanish-Speaking Patients

A Los Angeles doctor faced allegations Wednesday he sexually assaulted four female patients at his office.

2013/06/05

Audit Faults LAFD’s Leadership For Failing To Investigate Misconduct

An internal audit of the Los Angeles Fire Department released Wednesday blames Chief Cummings, union officials and members of an internal investigation team for failing to properly investigate misconduct allegations.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/06/05

LAFD Chief Brian Cummings with Capt. Chesley B. "Sully" Sullenberger, who who landed US Airways flight 1549 on the Hudson River in 2009, at the 2013 National Homeland Security Conference on Tuesday, June 4. (credit: Twitter/@LAFDFIRECHIEF)

Homeland Security Conference Convenes For First Time In LA

City leaders and security officials assembled Tuesday for the opening of the first-ever national homeland security conference in downtown Los Angeles.

2013/06/04