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Firearms seized during recent sweeps are shown on display at a news conference on May 17, 2013 at the Los Angeles Civic Center in Los Angeles, California. California Attorney General Kamala Harris hosted a meeting of the state's district attorneys to develop recommendations on reducing gun violence. (credit: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Calif. Senate Passes Series Of Gun, Ammunition Bills

Democrats in the state Legislature on Wednesday passed a series of firearms bills designed to reduce the chances for widespread carnage even as opponents warned that the measures would not keep weapons from those intent on committing horrific crimes.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/05/30

Man Arrested After Trying To Return Pipe Bomb At Gun Buyback

A man was arrested during the city’s sixth gun buyback event over the weekend after showing up at a drop-off location with a homemade pipe bomb.

2013/05/06

LA City Council’s Public Safety Committee To Hear Stricter Gun Control Measures

Stricter gun control measures will be the focus Friday during the Los Angeles City Council’s Public Safety Committee meeting.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/04/26

Congressman Adam Schiff To Hold Town Hall Forum On Gun Violence In West Hollywood

A town hall forum on gun violence will be held Wednesday night in West Hollywood.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/04/03

Calif. Lawmakers Consider Tighter Restrictions On Weapons

California lawmakers promised Tuesday to move cautiously as they consider tighter restrictions on handguns, assault rifles and ammunition purchases.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/01/29

Local Enthusiasts Step Out For Gun Appreciation Day

Local enthusiasts stepped out Saturday for what’s being called the first Gun Appreciation Day.

2013/01/19

Expert Discusses Local Impact Of Obama’s Gun Control Proposal

Many local gun owners say they’re wondering how President Obama’s changes to gun control policy will affect them.

2013/01/16

Villaraigosa Takes Obama’s Gun Control Reform One Step Further

Hours after President Obama called on Congress to pass tougher gun laws, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Wednesday issued a warning to companies that have a stake in the firearms industry.

2013/01/16

Jessica Alba featured in the "Demand A Plan" PSA released in the wake of the Newtown tragedy. (credit: Mayors Against Illegal Guns)

Celebrities Participate In PSA To End Gun Violence In Wake Of Newtown Tragedy

A new public service announcement against gun violence has been released in the wake of the elementary school tragedy in Connecticut.

2012/12/22

President Obama, California Democrats Getting More Vocal About Gun Control

With President Obama leading the chorus, the voices in favor of stricter gun control laws got louder across America Wednesday — and those voices were largely coming from California.

2012/12/19

Opinion: Gun Reform

In the wake of the tragedy in Connecticut, it is clear that this nation needs to reform its gun laws and a number of other needs now.

2012/12/19

Walmart, Dick’s Sporting Goods Pull Certain Types Of Guns From Shelves In Response To Sandy Hook Tragedy

Four days after the tragedy in Newtown, Conn., two major retailers have announced that they are pulling certain kinds of semi-automatic rifles off store shelves.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/12/18

Calif. Lawmakers Promise Action On Gun Control Following Conn. Mass Shooting

Several California lawmakers reacted to the Conn. mass shooting by calling for new laws aimed at increasing safety, either through gun control or improved security at public schools.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/12/17

Sen. Dianne Feinstein (credit: Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images)

Feinstein Says She’ll Revive Her Plan To Ban New Assault Weapons

Two senators are calling for a national commission to examine mass shootings in the United States, while a colleague says she’s pushing to ban the sale of military-style assault weapons.

2012/12/16