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More Than 500 DUI Arrests Made During Holiday Weekend

More than 500 people were arrested for DUIs this holiday weekend.

2013/05/27

Los Angeles mayoral candidate and City Controller Wendy Greuel speaks during debate hosted by Zocalo Public Square and KCRW with City Councilman Eric Garcetti on May 7, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Mayoral Runoff Vote Attracts Big-Name Hollywood Donors

Voters have less than two weeks to decide who to elect as the next mayor of L.A., but some of Hollywood’s heavyweights have already voted with their pocketbooks.

2013/05/08

‘joinStampede’ Utilizes Social Media To Tackle Student Debt Crisis

JoinStampede.com is attempting to bring 100,000 people with student loans together in hopes of getting them refinanced at the same time.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/04/30

Executive Producer Rob Thomas and actress Kristen Bell from the series "Veronica Mars." (credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Fans Raise $2M For ‘Veronica Mars’ Film In Less Than A Day

“Veronica Mars” fans just bought themselves a big-screen version of the cult favorite TV series.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/03/13

Officials Launch ‘Safety On Sunset’ Campaign To Reduce Reckless, Distracted Driving

An awareness campaign to reduce reckless and distracted driving along Sunset Boulevard was announced Tuesday.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/03/13

$5M In Outside Funds Helps Reelect LAUSD Board Members

Two incumbent members of the Los Angeles Unified school board were poised to retake their seats amid questions over campaign contributions from outside the city.

2013/03/06

Los Angeles County Supervisor Mike Antonovich (credit: John Heller/Getty Images)

County Supervisor ‘Outraged’ After Email From Mayoral Candidate

A plea for last-minute campaign donations from Los Angeles mayoral candidate Kevin James has prompted a rebuke from one Los Angeles County official.

2013/03/05

13-Year-Old From Burbank Develops Anti-Bullying Program

At just 13, she’s an accomplished national speaker and award-winning author.

2013/02/16

A screenshot from a YouTube video featuring comedy star Will Ferrell lending his endorsement to mayoral candidate Eric Garcetti. (courtesy YouTube)

‘Free Waffles Every Tuesday Morning!’: Ferrell Steps Into Mayoral Race

One of Hollywood’s leading comedy stars is hoping to turn laughter into votes in the race for the next mayor of Los Angeles.

2013/02/13

LA City Controller Denies Campaigning For Mayor On City’s Dime

Los Angeles City Controller Wendy Greuel Tuesday denied allegations made by a local newspaper that she has been campaigning for the 2013 mayoral race on the taxpayer’s dollar for the past three years.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/01/08

The 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards: Katy Perry

The Recording Academy, TBWA\Chiat\Day Launch Campaign To Promote 2013 Grammy Awards

The Recording Academy launched an ad campaign, “#TheWorldIsListening” to promote nominees for the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/01/07

Lacey Reassigns Prosecutor After Heated DA Campaign

A prosecutor with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office has been reassigned after a bitter campaign against newly sworn-in District Attorney Jackie Lacey.

2012/12/17

KNX Campaign 2012: Prop. 32

Should unions and corporations be barred from using payroll deductions for political purposes?

2012/10/31

‘The Cookie Jar Is Empty’: Brown Urges Voters To Pass Tax Hike

With less than two weeks before California voters head to the polls, Gov. Jerry Brown on Friday sought to bolster support for his sales and tax increase proposals.

2012/10/26