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New Drug “Spice”: Legal, Untraceable, And On The Rise In The Southland

Officials say use of a dangerous new drug is rising in the Southland, and parents are shocked that it remains legal and accessible even as it sends teens to the hospital with terrifying health effects.

2013/05/09

Calif. Bill Would Ban Teen Drivers From Hands-Free Texting

Drivers under age 18 would be banned from texting while driving even if they use hands-free devices under a cleanup bill approved by the state Senate.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/04/22

Study Reveals Adults (Not Teens) More Likely To Text And Drive

Adults, not teenagers, are more of a problem when it comes to the alarming act of texting and driving, according to a new AT&T survey.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/03/29

Best Summer Camps For Teens In OC

There are a wealth of enjoyable and educational Orange County camp experiences for kids too young for a summer job.

CBS Los Angeles–2013/03/29

Man, 2 Boys Charged With Murder In Hemet Teen’s Stabbing Death

A 20-year-old parolee and two teenagers were charged with first-degree murder Tuesday in connection to the stabbing death of a 16-year-old East Hemet boy.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/01/22

Did members of the boys' soccer team at La Puente High School sodomize new recruits? (credit: CBS)

3 Charged In Sexual Hazing Incident At La Puente High School

Felony sex charges were filed Tuesday against three boys accused of sexually hazing freshman students at La Puente High School.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/11/06

Lawsuit Filed Over Gay Teen Therapy Law

A Christian legal group has filed a lawsuit to overturn a first-of-its-kind California law that prohibits licensed mental health professionals from practicing therapies aimed at making gay and lesbian teenagers straight.

CBS Los Angeles–2012/10/02

Calif. Will Ban Gay Teen ‘Conversion’ Therapy

California will become the first state to ban a controversial form of psychotherapy aimed at making gay teenagers straight.

CBS Los Angeles–2012/09/30

New Details Released In Alleged High School Terror Plot In Murrieta

New details have been released about two teenagers who are accused of plotting a mass homicide on a Murrieta high school campus.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/09/10

Calif. Bill Would Ban Gay Teen ‘Conversion’ Therapy

State lawmakers have approved a bill that would establish a first-of-its-kind ban on a controversial form of psychotherapy aimed at making gay teenagers straight.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/08/28

Best Teen Scene in Orange County

Teens have it pretty good living in OC. They’ve got the beach, cool theme parks, great hangs and perfect weather. Here’s a list of the best teen scenes in the OC.

CBS Los Angeles–2012/08/10

Death For Teen Drivers Increases With Added Young Persons In Vehicle

The risk of death from automobile accidents among teenage drivers increases when other teens are in the car, a new study found.

2012/05/08

Magic Mountain Fright Fest – Fun For Older Kids

Our Southern California amusement parks have delightful trick or treat events for young children, but as your kids get older, candy and gentle costumed characters start to lose their appeal. Teens are looking for bigger, […]

CBS Los Angeles–2011/10/11

Santa Clarita Officials Work To Combat Rising Heroin Use Among Teens

The use of heroin among teenagers in Santa Clarita is on the rise, but the city is fighting back to let young people know that trying the drug just once will end in addiction, and possibly even death.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/08/31