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Feds Declare ‘Unusual Mortality Event’ After Sea Lion Deaths Off SoCal Beaches

Federal officials are declaring an “unusual mortality event” after hundreds of California sea lion pups have become stranded in Southern California

2013/04/01

Report: ‘Front-End Failures’ In Deaths Of LA County Foster Kids

A confidential county report obtained by the Los Angeles Times on policies at the troubled Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) found repeated and avoidable mistakes may have lead to the deaths of 14 children.

2013/02/14

OC Doctor: Patients Still Testing Positive For Flu After Vaccination

Amid a sharp uptick in the number of patients being treated for flu-like symptoms, one Mission Viejo doctor said Friday he has seen several that were already vaccinated.

2013/01/25

Huntington Beach Eyes Plan To Euthanize Coyotes As Pet Deaths Soar

A growing coyote presence in Orange County will be among the issues discussed by the Huntington Beach City Council on Monday.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/11/19

5-Hour Energy Drink Linked To Over A Dozen Deaths

The high-caffeine shot, 5-hour Energy has been linked to more than 13 deaths since 2009.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/11/15

Hsiu-Ying "Lisa" Tseng, shown here in an earlier court appearance, has been charged with second-degree murder in the deaths of three men in their 20s. (credit: CBS)

Rowland Heights Doctor Accused Of Murder Pleads Not Guilty

A Rowland Heights doctor accused in the prescription-drug-overdose deaths of three men pleaded not guilty on Friday.

2012/09/28

2 More Victims Hospitalized With West Nile Virus

U.S. health officials reported Wednesday three times the usual number of West Nile cases for this time of year and one expert called it “one of the largest” outbreaks since the virus appeared in this country in 1999.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/08/22

Rickie Lee Fowler in 2003. (credit: CBS)

Arsonist Faces Possible Death Penalty For 2003 San Bernardino Fires

Prosecutors are calling for the death penalty for an arsonist convicted of causing five deaths during a 2003 Southern California wildfire.

CBS Los Angeles–2012/08/21

Metro Blue Line Deaths On Record Pace In 2012

Transit officials have created a special task force to find out why there are so many accidents and suicides involving Blue Line trains.

2012/08/07

Study: Distracted Driving Deaths Down Since California’s Cell Phone Ban

California’s law banning drivers from using handheld cell phones is saving lives. That’s according to a U.C. Berkeley study.

2012/03/06

OC Firm To Cut Supplies Of ‘Lap-Band’ Weight Loss Device After Patient Deaths

You won’t be hearing the ubiquitous jingle for the popular “Lap Band” and 1-800-GET-THIN weight loss advertisements any more.

CBS Los Angeles–2012/02/03

Jonah (l) and Max Shacknai (credit: AP PHOTO/GRAPHICS BANK)

SoCal CEO Wants To End ‘Vicious Speculation’ Over Mansion Deaths

The CEO of a multinational pharmaceutical company wants California’s top attorney to review the investigation into the deaths of his son and girlfriend.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2011/09/21

Drug Firm CEO Speaks Out On Deaths Of Son, Girlfriend At SoCal Mansion

The owner of a Coronado mansion that was the scene of two death investigations is speaking publicly for the first time.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2011/08/09

3 Found Dead Inside Car In Murder-Suicide In Valencia

Three people have been found, reportedly shot to death, inside a vehicle in the Valencia area.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/08/05

Auditor: LA County Welfare Dept. Illegally Shielding Records Of Child Deaths

The state auditor of California said on Monday the troubled Department of Children and Family Services is illegally shielding its records after county supervisors defied a subpoena.

2011/08/01