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Gas Leak On Boeing Property Forces Street Closures, Evacuations

Police said he leak – which was on private property owned by aviation contractor Boeing – was caused by an unspecified construction accident.

2013/05/01

Gas Prices Back Under $4 Per Gallon

For the first time in over two months, the average price for a gallon of gasoline in Los Angeles County fell Thursday to under $4.

2013/04/18

2 Hurt In Blast In Sport Chalet Store In La Canada

Two employees at a La Canada Flintridge sporting goods store were burned after a gas explosion on Friday.

2013/03/01

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Economist: Gas Tax Hike To Take Over $1M Out Of LA Economy

Even with gas prices well over $4 per gallon, a new tax ordered by state regulators is set to bring more pain to the pump.

2013/03/01

Multi-Vehicle Wreck On 57 Freeway Causes Diesel Spill

A multi-vehicle wreck in San Dimas has caused about 60 gallons of diesel fuel to spill onto the right shoulder of the Orange (57) Freeway.

2013/02/24

$5 Gas Returns To Southland

Gas prices in Southern California rose again on Monday, leaving some drivers paying over $5.00 per gallon.

2013/02/18

Edward Ernest Uribe, 41, was arrested after an almost five-hour-long standoff on Wednesday. (courtesy Laguna Beach PD)

Carson Man Charged In OC Tear Gas Standoff

A Carson man was charged on Thursday for an Orange County standoff after a traffic collision that turned into a barricade situation after the driver was seen with a gun in his lap.

2013/02/07

Men Allegedly Used Tupperware To Steal Gas From Cars In Rancho Cucamonga

Two men allegedly used Tupperware and glass jars to store gasoline they stole from people’s cars in Rancho Cucamonga.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/02/06

Hundreds Of Gallons Of Fuel Stolen From Woodland Hills Gas Stations

The owner of a pair of Fernando Valley gas stations has grown increasingly frustrated by a sharp rise in fuel thefts – as well as customers who are taking advantage of broken gas pumps.

2012/12/10

Senators: ‘Highly Unusual Set Of Events’ Behind Gas Price Spike

Sen. Barbara Boxer and Sen. Dianne Feinstein are among six Senate Democrats calling for an investigation after last month’s record jump in gasoline prices.

2012/11/27

California Gas Prices Dip For First Time In A Week

California gas prices dipped a half-penny Wednesday, the first drop after a week that saw prices surge a record 50 cents.

2012/10/10

Legislative Hearing Set On Record High Calif. Gas Prices

A state senator called for a legislative hearing regarding California’s oil refineries after Chevron announced that a unit at its Richmond refinery will remain closed until next year.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/10/10

Calif. Gas Prices Still High Despite Lower Wholesale Costs

Prices at the pump continued to hover around $5 per gallon in Southern California on Tuesday even though wholesale gas prices decreased.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/10/09

Calif. US Senators Call For Federal Probe Into High Gas Prices

Sens. Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein are calling for a federal investigation into whether or not big oil companies are manipulating the high prices at the pump.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/10/08