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Voters Cast Their Ballots On Election Day In Los Angeles

Voters headed to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballot on election day in Los Angeles.

CBS2 / KCAL9–11 hours ago

Los Angeles mayoral candidate and City Controller Wendy Greuel speaks during debate hosted by Zocalo Public Square and KCRW with City Councilman Eric Garcetti on May 7, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Voters To Choose Next Mayor Of Los Angeles

Polling locations opened at 7 a.m. and LA city residents will have the option of choosing between Democratic candidates, Councilman Eric Garcetti and City Controller Wendy Greuel.

CBS2 / KCAL9–19 hours ago

Los Angeles mayoral candidates City Councilman Eric Garcetti (L) and City Controller Wendy Greuel (R) pose for a handshake with moderator Warren Olney, of radio station KCRW, after a debate hosted by Zocalo Public Square and KCRW at the Petersen Automotive Museum on May 7, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. Garcetti and Greuel are preparing for a May 21 runoff vote to determine which will be the next mayor of Los Angeles. (credit: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Garcetti, Greuel Do Last-Minute Campaigning Before Mayoral Election

Eric Garcetti and Wendy Greuel did some last-minute campaigning around Los Angeles one day before Tuesday’s runoff election for mayor.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/05/20

Toyota Grand Prix Revs Up In Long Beach, Increased Security Expected

More than 175,000 people are expected to come out to the annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, benefiting Racing for Kids, which helps sick children through motorsports.

2013/04/19

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Sheriff Demotes 3 Supervisors In Alleged Charity Race Cheating

Three Los Angeles County Sheriff’s supervisors have been demoted over an alleged attempt to cheat during the department’s annual charity relay race last year.

2013/04/18

Huge crowds in Fontana enjoyed a weekend of top-notch racing. (credit: Fox Sports)

NASCAR Brings Out Banner Crowds In Fontana

One of the sports’ biggest crowds in years attended a NASCAR race in Fontana Sunday afternoon.

2013/03/24

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Duliba, Mose Win In Los Angeles Marathon

Aleksandra Duliba of Belarus won the 28th Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday in her marathon debut, and Erick Mose of Kenya won the men’s race with a personal best.

2013/03/17

About 24,000 People To Participate In Sold-Out LA Marathon

Approximately 24,000 people from across the country and 61 nations are expected to participate in Sunday’s sold-out ASICS Los Angeles Marathon.

2013/03/16

Laker Standout, Women Gear Up For Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure

Get ready to lace up your sneakers and take a stand against breast cancer!

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/03/01

Race, Ethnic Lines Less Visible As LA Picks Mayor

Los Angeles voters are picking a new mayor, but the race is far different from the landmark election of Antonio Villaraigosa eight years ago.

2013/02/24

Black Family Claims Disneyland Character Refused To Touch Their Kids

An African American family sued Disneyland after the actor who portrayed the White Rabbit character from “Alice in Wonderland” allegedly refused to hug or touch their children because of their skin color.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/02/06

Thousands Participate In Huntington Beach’s Surf City Marathon

Carla McAlister, 39, set a new course record in Sunday’s 17th Annual Surf City USA Marathon.

2013/02/03

(L-R) Efren Marquez and Jeffrey Aguilar have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a series of hate crimes against a Compton family, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. (credit: LASD)

2 Latino Men Arrested For Alleged Hate Crimes Against African-American Family

Two Latino men suspected of being in a gang have been arrested for allegedly directing a series of hate crimes against an African-American family in Compton.

2013/01/25

First-Ever Nighttime Half-Marathon Held In Los Angeles

Usually the only people racing through the streets at night are people who have just grabbed someone’s purse.

2013/01/05

Fashion designer Tory Burch. (credit: Theo Wargo/Getty Images for HBO)

Bisexual Black Woman Sues Designer Tory Burch, Former Co-Worker Over Race, Sex Issues

A bisexual black woman who worked at a Tory Burch flagship store in Los Angeles has sued the fashion designer’s company and a former co-worker for racial and sexual discrimination.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/01/04