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New Drug “Spice”: Legal, Untraceable, And On The Rise In The Southland

Officials say use of a dangerous new drug is rising in the Southland, and parents are shocked that it remains legal and accessible even as it sends teens to the hospital with terrifying health effects.

2013/05/09

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Criminal Charges Planned Against Pepperdine President’s Son In Drug Death Of Friend

The Sheriff’s department is planning to file criminal charges against the son of Pepperdine’s president in the drug overdose death of a friend.

2013/03/07

‘Real World’ Star Dead Of Apparent Drug Overdose At 29

“Real World” star Joey Kovar, who was a cast member of a recent Hollywood season of the hit MTV show, was found dead Friday near his home in Chicago.

2012/08/17

Sage Stallone (credit: Frazer Harrison/Gettty Images)

Sly Stallone’s Son Sage Found Dead At 36

Sylvester Stallone’s son Sage, 36, has been found dead at his Los Angeles apartment. The “Rambo” star’s son made his film debut opposite his father in “Rocky 5.”

2012/07/13

Agoura Hills Man, 19, Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter In Death Of NFL Player’s Son

An Agoura Hills man was charged Thursday with involuntary manslaughter in the drug-overdose death of the 18-year-old son of retired NFL quarterback Erik Kramer.

2012/01/19

Jury Deliberations Begin In Conrad Murray Trial

Jury deliberations are set to begin Friday morning in the involuntary manslaughter trial of Michael Jackson’s doctor, Conrad Murray.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/11/04

Murray Defense To Say Michael Jackson Caused His Own Death

Attorneys for Michael Jackson’s doctor, Conrad Murray, are expected to open their case Friday morning.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/10/21

Prosecutors Accuse Conrad Murray Of Phoning Girlfriends While Jackson Was Dying

Three of Conrad Murray’s girlfriends testified Tuesday in the Michael Jackson death case.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/10/04

Emergency Room Doctors Say Conrad Murray Never Mentioned Administering Propofol

An emergency room physician told jurors Monday that Michael Jackson’s doctor never mentioned that he had given the singer the powerful anesthetic propofol.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/10/03

This Is It: Conrad Murray Trial Gets Underway

Opening statements began Tuesday in the trial of the doctor accused of killing Michael Jackson, with a prosecutor saying the superstar’s misplaced trust in the doctor led to his death.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/09/27

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Amy Winehouse Latest Sad Addition To The Unfortunate ‘Forever 27 Club’

Amy Winehouse released only two albums in her life, one of which sold more than a million copies, won five Grammys and sparked a retro soul movement that hasn’t yet stopped.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/07/24

Actors Jeff Conaway (L) and Didi Conn attend the celebration of the DVD release of "Grease Rockin' Rydell Edition" at the Santa Monica Pier on September 19, 2006 in Santa Monica, California. (credit: David Livingston/Getty Images)

‘Taxi,’ ‘Grease’ Star Jeff Conaway Dies At 60

Jeff Conaway, who starred in the sitcom “Taxi,” played swaggering Kenickie in the movie musical “Grease” and publicly battled drug and alcohol addiction on “Celebrity Rehab,” died Friday.

2011/05/27

Investigation Involving Body Of Nearly-Naked Man Dumped At High School Continues

Costa Mesa police are investigating the death of a 25-year-old Mission Viejo man whose body appears to have been dumped in the parking lot of Estancia High School.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/02/03