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Calif. Lawmakers Move To Punish Hoax 911 ‘Swatting’ Callers

Legislation approved by the state Senate on Thursday would force pranksters who make hoax 911 calls, like the ones used to target celebrities, pay for the cost of police responding to the fake emergencies.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/05/09

Anti-Swatting Politician Gets ‘Swatted’

TMZ reported Friday that the latest victim of celebrity “swatting” is California State Senator Ted Lieu.

2013/04/19

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Actress Jane Seymour Honors Celebrities With An ‘Open Heart’

Actress and jewelry designer Jane Seymour stopped by the KCAL9 studios Tuesday to talk about her 2nd annual Open Hearts Foundation event.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/04/09

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Financial Info On Major Celebs, Officials Leaked Online

Authorities were grappling Monday with how to respond to a website that posted what appears to be private financial information about top government officials and stars.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/03/11

Where To Party With The Stars In LA

It’s Hollywood’s favorite time of year: Oscar season! With the Academy Awards fast approaching on Feb. 24, Tinsel Town is in the celebrity spirit. These are the top places to party like a movie star in Los Angeles.

CBS Los Angeles–2013/02/16

Get The Movie Star Treatment In OC

Orange County is ready to help you party like a movie star. The Academy Awards are on Feb. 24 and here are five ways that you can channel your best inner movie star in OC.

CBS Los Angeles–2013/02/14

Sen. Ted Lieu Proposing Hefty Fines For Pranksters Caught ‘Swatting’

Celebrities have long contended with the occasional downsides of stardom — tabloid scandals, stalkers, box office bombs, the paparazzi.

2013/01/26

Celebrities Participate In ‘Demand A Plan’ PSA For Change In Legislation To Stop Gun Violence

A large group of celebrities participated in a PSA released Friday urging lawmakers to make a change to end gun violence.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/12/24

Jessica Alba featured in the "Demand A Plan" PSA released in the wake of the Newtown tragedy. (credit: Mayors Against Illegal Guns)

Celebrities Participate In PSA To End Gun Violence In Wake Of Newtown Tragedy

A new public service announcement against gun violence has been released in the wake of the elementary school tragedy in Connecticut.

2012/12/22

Hundreds Of Kids Get Their ‘Miracle On 1st Street’

Hundreds of people have lined city streets in Boyle Heights on Saturday to partake in a toy giveaway.

2012/12/15

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Residents, Celebs React To 3.4 Magnitude Beverly Hills Quake

Residents and celebrities took to Twitter early Friday morning to react to a minor earthquake in Beverly Hills.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/09/07

South Pasadena Studio Of Celebrity Fashion Designer Gutted By Flames

A fire ravaged the West Coast headquarters of fashion designer Richard Tyler early Friday.

2012/06/08

Pick-A-Side – Which Celebrity Does More Harm To The Environment?

From private jets and tanning beds to the stupid things they often say and do, celebrities impact our environment. Pick who is worse.

2012/04/09

Actors Josh Hutcherson and Jennifer Lawrence attend 'The Hunger Games' Los Angeles Premiere on March 12, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (credit: Mark Davis/Getty Images)

Fans Line Up To See ‘The Hunger Games’ Debut

Hundreds of eager fans waited anxiously to see the highly-anticipated movie, “The Hunger Games” Thursday night.

2012/03/22

LA Ramps Up For the Oscars

The parties have already started – here are highlights from some of this week’s bashes. QVC’s Annual Red Carpet Style Party On Thursday, February 23, QVC held its annual pre-Oscar Red Carpet Style Party. The […]

CBS Los Angeles–2012/02/24