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Cold, Blustery Weather Toppling Trees, Downing Power Lines

Thousands of residents were without power Tuesday night as gusty winds raked the Southland.

2012/12/18

Panhandler Arrested For Allegedly Threatening To Kill Restaurant Manager With Knife

A panhandler was arrested Monday after he allegedly threatened to kill a fast food restaurant manager with a knife in Downtown L.A.

2012/12/18

Prefab Modular Building In Skid Row To Provide Homeless Housing

The more than 100 prefabricated modular units being stacked on top of an abandoned parking lot in the middle of Skid Row is touted as a cost-effective way to get homeless people off the streets of Los Angeles.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/12/12

Smartphone App Helps Frustrated Drivers Find Parking In LA

A new iPhone app aims to help frustrated drivers find an open parking spot in downtown Los Angeles.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/12/11

This alleged tagger assaulted a CBS2 camera crew Saturday. (credit: CBS)

CBS2 Crew Attacked By Unidentified Man While Covering Story

A CBS2 camera crew was attacked Saturday by an unidentified man.

2012/11/17

In this rendering released by AEG, the proposed football stadium to house a NFL team in Los Angeles, California is seen. (credit: AEG via Getty Images)

LA City Council Approves Deal To Build NFL Stadium, Convention Hall

The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously Friday to approve a plan build a new NFL stadium and convention hall downtown.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/09/28

Downtown LA Pursuit Suspect’s Brother Involved In Similar Incident

The suspect who led police on a long pursuit in downtown Los Angeles Tuesday had a brother who died in a similar incident two years ago.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/09/11

6 Arrested At Anti-Deportation Rally At LA Jail

Six people were arrested as dozens rallied outside a county jail in downtown Los Angeles jail in favor of a bill aimed at protecting some illegal immigrants from deportation.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/09/06

Here Comes the 2nd Annual LA Food & Wine Festival

On August 9-12, 2012, Los Angeles will experience its second annual Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival. Here you will wine and dine with fellow tastemakers, celebrity chefs, and a plethora of top-notch winemakers while […]

CBS Los Angeles–2012/08/08

LA Transit Official Has Concerns About Derailment

The head of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority has asked the agency’s inspector general to investigate an alignment problem on the new Expo Line that experts believe could pose a risk of derailment if left uncorrected.

2012/07/28

Transgender Man Attacked Overnight In Downtown

A transgender man is recovering Thursday after being attacked overnight in downtown Los Angeles.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/07/26

Mo-Chica Serves Up Classic Peruvian Food In Vibrant, Urban Setting

Mo-Chica serves up classic Peruvian food in a vibrant, urban setting.

2012/06/21

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Preparations Underway For Parade Honoring Kings Championship Win

On Thursday, June 14, AEG is helping the Los Angeles Kings throw a parade on the streets of Downtown L.A. that will lead to a rally inside of the STAPLES Center.

2012/06/13

1 Dead, 3 Hurt After Explosion Rips Through Meat Market Near Downtown LA

One of the victims in an explosion near Downtown L.A. has reportedly died.

2012/06/13

Suspect Injured In Botched Downtown Jewelry Store Robbery

A robbery attempt on a downtown jewelry store Tuesday was intercepted by an off-duty reserve sheriff’s deputy, who shot one of the suspects. Two other suspects got away.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/05/29