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Sketches of Mexican nationals Meija Leyva and Manuel Beltran Higuera, accused of killing Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Terrell Horne III. (credit: Bill Robles)

2 Mexican Nationals Charged With Killing Coast Guard Officer

Two Mexican nationals were charged Monday with a Coast Guard officer’s death after ramming their panga boat into the officer’s search boat near the Channel Islands over the weekend, authorities reported.

2012/12/03

4.0-Magnitude Quake Rattles Channel Islands Region

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.0 jolted the Channel Islands region on Tuesday.

2012/05/29

4 Bodies Found Near Overturned Fishing Boat Off Channel Islands

Four bodies have been found near an overturned fishing boat off the coast of the Channel Islands, according to authorities.

2012/03/11

5 Vet Tips To Keep Your Dog Healthy In Los Angeles

Los Angeles pets live a life to howl about. Sunshine, car rides, beautiful hikes and owners dedicated to taking the best care of their four-legged children. But even the best pet owners could use a tip or two from the pros to ensure their fur babies will live a long and healthy life.

2012/03/02

3 Fishermen Rescued After Boat Gets Perilously Close To Rocks

Three fishermen were rescued Sunday after their 33-foot boat broke down and started drifting close to rocks in the Channel Islands area, Coast Guard officials said.

2011/12/18

Deaths Of Dolphins Linked To Natural Neurotoxin

The deaths of four dolphins and four sea lions found on a Southern California beach are likely linked to a natural neurotoxin called domoic acid.

2011/08/20

Warning Issued: Be Careful Eating Lobster And Rock Crab

State officials are warning fans of California spiny lobster and rock crab to eat only the tail meat and not internal organs after finding a toxic acid in samples.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2010/10/28

Anacapa is so inviting that local sailors occasionally call in sick to enjoy mid-week solitude in Frenchy's or East Fish Camp. (CreditL www.nps.gov)

A Guide to the Channel Islands

The Channel Islands National Park is comprised of five islands, home to 2,000 land and sea plants and animals, many of them found nowhere else in the world. It’s a hiker and photographer’s paradise.

CBS Los Angeles–2010/08/31