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In-Flight Thefts On The Rise At LAX

Cases of passengers breaking into other people’s carry-on bags during flights are on the rise at Los Angeles International Airport.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/05/20

U.S. Customs officials confiscated 387 purses made out of prohibited snake, lizard and crocodile skins at LAX on May 6. (credit: U.S. Customs & Border Protection)

Elephant Meat, Dead Primate Among Unusual Items Seized At LAX

Customs officials seized a half pound of elephant meat, a dead primate and nearly 400 handbags made out of reptile skins over a four day period at Los Angeles International Airport, officials announced Monday.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/05/20

New Pavilion At LAX To Be Named For Villaraigosa

The new central hall of the LAX international terminal will be named after Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Los Angeles World Airports announced Sunday.

2013/05/19

Sheriff's deputies came to the rescue of a stranded Swedish family of seven. (credit: Nicole Nishida/LA County Sheriff's Dept.)

Sheriff’s Deputies Rescue Stranded Swedish Family Of 7

Sheriff’s deputies came to the physical, financial and emotional rescue of a Swedish family of seven left stranded by a family emergency.

2013/05/19

Father And Son Arrested At LAX On Fraud Charges

Authorities say they have arrested a father and son on fraud charges as they were allegedly about to board a plane from Los Angeles to Moscow.

2013/05/10

Zine Alleges Chamber Of Commerce To ‘Punish’ Him For LAX Vote

A longtime City Councilman and candidate for City Controller is accusing the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce of playing politics.

2013/05/07

Man, 72, Convicted Of Trying To Smuggle 40K Phony Erectile Dysfunction Pills

A federal jury in Los Angeles has convicted a former South Korean law enforcement officer for trying to smuggle nearly 40,000 phony erectile dysfunction pills into the U.S.

2013/05/03

City Council OKs $4B LAX Runway Expansion Proposal

The Los Angeles City Council voted Tuesday to approve a controversial plan to rebuild and expand a runway at Los Angeles International Airport.

2013/04/30

CBS2 Investigation: LA Agencies, Officials Get A Free Ride Through Toll Lanes On 10, 110 Freeways

City, county and federal agencies, along with some elected officials, are getting a free ride through new toll lanes on the 10 and 110 freeways in Los Angeles, according to CBS2 investigative reporter David Goldstein.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/04/30

Multiple Agencies Simulate Major Disaster At LAX

Officials from multiple public safety and emergency agencies converged on Los Angeles International Airport Wednesday for a major disaster drill.

2013/04/24

Flight Delays Continue For Third Day At LAX

Flight delays continued Tuesday for a third day at LAX and other Southland airports due to forced furloughs of air traffic controllers.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/04/23

Emergency On Flight Status Boards At LAX Was Caused By Operator ‘Accident’

Authorities are trying to figure out who hacked into the flight status boards in the Tom Bradley Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport Monday night.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/04/22

Feds Delay Policy Allowing Knives, Sports Equipment On Planes

Federal officials have temporarily delayed a policy change that would have let people carry small knives, novelty bats and other sports equipment on planes.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/04/22

Minor Delays At LAX Monday After Air Traffic Controller Furloughs

Fears of long delays at LAX were quelled Monday, one day after federal budget-related furloughs of air traffic controllers resulted in travel delays of more than three hours.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/04/22