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Jedi (center) is a three-month-old diabetic alert dog. (credit: CBS)

‘Crowdfunding’ Making It Easier For Cash-Strapped Families To Pay For Medical Care

Cash-strapped families are embracing the concept of “crowdfunding” to meet the financial challenges that may result when a loved one is diagnosed with a medical condition.

2013/02/01

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Obama Arrives At LAX, Slated To Speak At Several Fundraisers

President Barack Obama has arrived in the Southland for several fundraisers.

2012/10/07

L.A.-based handbag designer Clare Vivier posted this photo of No Doubt frontwoman Gwen Stefani and first lady Michelle Obama over Twitter and aptly titled it, "Power Women." (credit: Twitter)

Michelle Obama’s Southland Visit Begins With Fundraiser At Gwen Stefani’s House

First lady Michelle Obama began a two-day visit in Southern California Sunday, where she was expected to speak at three campaign fundraisers and appear on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.”

2012/08/12

2 USC Students Fundraise To Keep High School Afloat

Two students at the University of Southern California have stepped up to try and rescue a nearby high school so that it can reopen for the 2012-2013 school year.

2012/08/10

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Opinion: Romney’s Attacks On Obama’s Welfare ‘Reform’ Justified

According to Romney, Obama has taken away a number of work requirements from the federal welfare regulations. Republicans believe that Obama’s executive measure on welfare funding to states makes it easier for non-working people get a free government check.

2012/08/08

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Opinion: The Audacity Of Harry Reid

How dare Harry Reid, the Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate, spew his latest unsubstantiated rumors against Mitt Romney?

2012/08/01

Shuttered Solyndra headquarters (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Opinion: Obama And Solyndra Reunite At High Dollar Fundraiser

One would think that Obama and his White House would want to keep the name Solyndra as far from the headlines as possible. Yet, President Obama is rubbing elbows with key players in the Solyndra stimulus disaster at a high-priced fundraiser where donors paid $35,800-per-person.

2012/07/25

Operation Shower: Celebrating Military Moms-To-Be

Operation Shower celebrates and honors military families by providing joyful baby showers for military moms-to-be. Last month included a very special day for 40 military families as the moms-to-be got to experience what many women […]

CBS Los Angeles–2012/03/01

Runners Take Over Pasadena For Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon

Thousands of people gathered in Pasadena Sunday to participate in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2012/02/19

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President Obama Wrap Ups Southland Fundraising Trip

President Obama will wrap up his two-day fundraising trip to Southern California Thursday with a private breakfast in Orange County.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/02/16

President Obama Attends 2 Star-Studded Fundraisers In Los Angeles

President Obama returned to southern California Wednesday to fill his campaign war chest and rub elbows with some of Hollywood’s most powerful people in two major fundraisers.

2012/02/15

President Obama Departs From LAX After Whirlwind Fundraising Trip

President Obama departed from Los Angeles International Airport Tuesday afternoon following a whirlwind fundraising trip.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/10/25

President Obama Stops In At Roscoe’s, Dines With The Stars During LA Visit

Soon after touching down at Los Angeles International Airport Monday afternoon, President Obama made a trip to Roscoe’s House Of Chicken & Waffles before heading to two fundraising events.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/10/24