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Chris Brown’s Neighbors Outraged Over ‘Monster Graffiti’ On His Hollywood Hills Home

Dozens of Chris Brown’s neighbors are less than thrilled about “monster graffiti” on the singer’s Hollywood Hills home.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/05/09

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

Carol Burnett, comedy legend, stopped by Sirius Radio studios in NYC this week. (credit: Robin Marchant/Getty Images Entertainment)

Hollywood Intersection To Be Named For Carol Burnett Next Week

Beginning April 18, the intersection of Highland Avenue and Selma Avenue in Hollywood will be officially known as Carol Burnett Square.

2013/04/11

City Council Committee Discusses Convention Center Options In Case Farmers Field Falls Through

Members of a City Council committee met Wednesday to discuss options for renovating the Los Angeles Convention Center in case AEG’s proposed Farmers Field stadium falls through the cracks.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/03/27

LaBonge Announces New Bike Lanes In Silver Lake District

A stretch of the Silver Lake District just got safer thanks to new bike lanes.

2013/03/15

LA Marks 19th Anniversary Of Northridge Quake

Councilmember Tom LaBonge joined emergency and fire officials Thursday to commemorate the 19th anniversary of the Northridge earthquake.

2013/01/17

Huell Howser, host of KCET's "California Gold," died on Jan. 6 at the age of 67. (credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Sunset Memorial For Huell Howser To Be Held Tuesday At Griffith Observatory

Family and friends will say goodbye to longtime TV host Huell Howser Tuesday evening at sunset.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/01/15

Public Memorial For Huell Howser To Be Held At Griffith Observatory

A public memorial for fans of the late Huell Howser will be held next Tuesday at Griffith Observatory.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/01/09

Bird Sanctuary Reopens After Griffith Park Fire

Councilmember Tom LaBonge was on hand Wednesday for the official reopening of the Griffith Park Bird Sanctuary after the devastating Griffith Park fire of 2007.

2012/12/19

SoCal Companies To Help Restore Power For Sandy Storm Victims

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power will send crews to the East Coast to help the millions of people without power because of Superstorm Sandy.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/10/31

City Councilman Leads Effort To Lure Olympics Back To LA

If City Councilman Tom LaBonge gets his way, it could be 1984 all over again in 2032.

2012/08/17

LA Honors Slain ‘Onion Field’ Officer

Two dozen police officers stood at attention as bagpipers played “Amazing Grace” on a Hollywood street Friday in memory of a slain colleague they never knew.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/08/10

LaBonge Wants Tall Food Trucks Moved To Smaller Side Streets

By lunchtime, Wilshire Boulevard’s south side near the Los Angeles County Museum of Art is lined with colorful gourmet food trucks, blocking drivers’ views of buildings, building numbers and, unfortunately, traffic signs.

2012/04/06

Bob Hope and his wife Dolores, grand marshalls of the 75th Anniversary of the Toluca Lake Parade, are pictured during the May 1998 event. (credit: FREDERICK BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)

Toluca Lake Intersection To Be Named After Late Bob Hope, Wife

The intersection of Lankershim Boulevard and Moorpark Street in Toluca Lake will be designated Bob and Dolores Hope Square Monday, honoring the late comedian and his wife.

2012/02/26

Transportation Leaders To Gather Monday To Commemorate Anniversary Of The SigAlert

Los Angeles transportation leaders plan to gather at Caltrans headquarters Monday morning to commemorate the anniversary of what may be L.A.’s most iconic gift to the rest of the world: the SigAlert.

2012/01/22