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The Williams fire e began over the Labor Day weekend chasing thousands of holiday campers and hikers who were evacuated from the area. (credit: David McNew/Getty Images)

4,200-Acre Williams Fire Now 83 Percent Contained

A a wildfire burning in rugged areas of the San Gabriel Mountains northeast of Los Angeles is expected to be fully contained by Thursday.

2012/09/09

Hollywood’s Summer Heads South As Films Fizzle

Studio executives expected their biggest summer ever this year as they loaded their lineup with huge action movies and superhero franchises.

2012/09/02

Actress Blanca Blanco arrives at the Premiere of Lionsgate Films' 'The Possession' at ArcLight Cinemas on August 28, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

‘Possession’ Takes Control In Slow Movie Weekend

The fright flick “The Possession” has scared up a No. 1 debut with $17.7 million from Friday to Sunday over the long Labor Day weekend.

2012/09/02

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2.35M SoCal Residents Expected To Travel Over Labor Day Weekend

About 2.35 million Southland residents are expected to travel during the Labor Day weekend beginning Thursday and ending Monday.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/08/30

The Orange County coroner's office confirmed that Russ Yamada was found unresponsive in the ocean near his surfboard Saturday afternoon. (credit: The Yamada Family)

Surfer Declared Dead As Waves Pound SoCal Beaches

A surfer found off San Onofre State Beach in Southern California has been declared dead, as powerful waves pounded the state over the Labor Day weekend.

2011/09/04

CHP Ramps Up Enforcement For Holiday Weekend

The California Highway Patrol is in the midst of its maximum enforcement period for this holiday weekend.

2011/09/04

High Surf Advisories In Effect As Wicked Waves Pound SoCal Beaches

The National Weather Service has extended high surf advisories through Sunday as wicked waves continue to pound California’s south facing beaches.

2011/09/03

Fire Danger Increased In Angeles National Forest For Holiday Weekend

Fire danger in the Angeles National Forest has been increased from “high” to “very high” over the Labor Day weekend, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/09/01