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6 Cold Case Murders Solved, Dozens Charged In Montebello Gang Sweep

A joint investigation targeting criminal street gangs in more than a dozen separate locations in the East Los Angeles area resulted in several arrests, authorities said Wednesday.

2013/05/15

Poll Finds More Than Half Of Californians Back Gun Control Measures

Californians say it’s more important to protect people from gun violence than to protect their right to own a firearm, according to the largest statewide poll of registered voters.

2013/03/25

Glendale Council Bans Gun Shows From City Property

The City of Glendale has voted to ban the Glendale Gun Show after hosting it for 20 years.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/03/13

Hesperia Lawmaker Backs Bill To Fund Firearms Training For Teachers

Assemblyman Tim Donnelly is expected to introduce a “School Marshal Plan” that would allow educators to pay for firearms training for teachers, janitors, and school administrators.

2013/01/30

Glendale Council Bans Gun Shows From City Property

City Council members voted 4-1 in favor of banning gun shows from city-owned property Tuesday night.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/01/22

LA County Sheriff’s Department’s ‘Gifts For Guns’ Program Set For Monday

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department will hold its annual “Gifts for Guns” program on Monday, Jan. 21.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/01/18

Authorities Discourage Individuals From Firing Guns During NYE Celebrations

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and a few other law enforcement officers discouraged individuals Thursday from firing guns in the air during New Year’s Eve celebrations.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/12/27

More Than 2K Firearms Voluntarily Surrendered During LA’s Gun Buyback Program

The city’s annual Gun Buyback program collected more than 2,000 firearms Wednesday, Los Angeles officials said.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/12/27

Officials Run Out Of Gift Cards During Gun Buyback Event

A gun buyback event held Wednesday was so popular that LAPD officials ran out of the gift cards they were using as an incentive.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/12/26

OC School District Rejects Councilman’s Request For Teachers To Carry Guns

An Orange County school district has rejected a plan made by a local city councilman asking for teachers to carry guns in classrooms in the wake of Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/12/20

Calif. Treasurer Eyes Pension Divestment From Gun Manufacturers

State Treasurer Bill Lockyer is calling for a review of state pension fund investments connected to a company that manufactures firearms – including a type of rifle used in the Connecticut school shootings.

2012/12/18

An undated photo of Christy Wilson, one of eight people killed in what was the worst mass shooting ever in Orange County. (courtesy Paul Wilson/Facebook)

Husband Of Seal Beach Massacre Victim Pushes Gun Control Reform

One year after the worst mass slaying ever in Orange County, one Seal Beach man hopes to prevent another tragedy like the one that claimed the life of his wife.

2012/10/12