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Ryan Kraft used to babysit for accused massacre gunmen Adam Lanza. (credit: CBS)

Conn. Shooter’s Former Sitter Told: ‘Keep An Eye On Him,’ ‘Never Turn My Back’

Scores of fundraisers have sprung up in the aftermath of the tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut.

2012/12/16

Chief Beck Wants To Start Program Where Officers Visit Schools At Least Once Per Day

Speaking at a graduating class of nearly 500 police cadets, LAPD Chief Charlie Beck reflected on the shooting massacre in Connecticut.

2012/12/16

Vigils were held around the Southland Saturday to remember the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy. (credit: CBS)

Vigils Held Around The Southland Saturday To Honor Conn. Shooting Victims

Gun control advocates held a series of vigils around the Southland Saturday to protest the mass shooting in Connecticut Friday that left 28 people dead.

2012/12/15

The feel-good psychologist and author celebrated his 9th year on the Dr. Phil Show, and his 60th birthday this month. (credit: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

Dr. Phil Offers Advice To Parents Trying To Help Kids Cope With Conn. Tragedy

The images are everywhere. And they are haunting. Disturbing.

2012/12/14

Tammy Hetzel and Doug Childers tied the knot today in Seal Beach ... both linked by the tragedy of Salon Meritage. (credit: CBS)

Seal Beach Tragedy Unites Newlywed Couple

They played “We Found Love In A Hopeless Place” at the wedding.

2012/09/29

4th Annual Sunset Strip Music Festival - Tribute To Motley Crue

Dane Cook Makes Joke About ‘Dark Knight’ Shooting At Laugh Factory

Cell phone video of comedian Dane Cook making a joke about the recent theater shootings in Aurora, Colo., during a stand-up routine Thursday night was released to the Daily Caller Friday.

CBS Los Angeles–2012/07/27

Parents Of ‘Dark Knight’ Shooting Suspect Puzzled, Distraught

A longtime friend of Bob and Arlene Holmes — parents of the suspect in the Aurora, Colorado massacre at a theater showing “Dark Knight Rises” — walked out of their Rancho Penasquitos home Friday thanking the public on their behalf.

2012/07/20

Little Aaris Conway accidentally hanged himself in the backyard of his Lancaster home. (credit: CBS)

Lancaster Boy, 7, Accidentally Hangs Himself In Backyard Tree

Officials say a 7-year-old Lancaster boy accidentally hanged himself in the backyard of his home.

2012/06/16

Michael Patton missed racing in a yacht that saw four of his friends perish. (credit: CBS)

5th Crewman Doesn’t Consider Himself Lucky For Missing Deadly Yacht Race

A last-minute decision to not race with his four friends is credited with saving the life of competitive sailor Michael Patton.

2012/04/29

Councilman Tom LaBonge rang the bell at City Hall six times in memory of the six killed in the Tucson shooting rampage last year. (credit: CBS)

LA Marks Anniversary Of Tucson Tragedy At City Hall

The bell at Los Angeles City Hall rang six times Sunday in memory of those killed in a deadly shooting rampage in Tucson, Ariz. last year.

2012/01/08

A mother pushing her child in a stroller was fatally struck by a train Saturday. (credit: CBS)

Metrolink Train Fatally Strikes Mom Pushing Stroller In Riverside

A woman pushing her baby stroller across some Metrolink train tracks in the area of Mary Street at the La Sierra Station in Riverside was killed Saturday when she was struck by an oncoming train.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/10/08

Friends Rally To Help Woman Who Lost Fiance In House Fire

On February 5th Kay Brownfield lost her fiance Hank Warren, her pets and her West Covina home to a devastating house fire.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/02/11

UCLA Dean Urges Campus To Not Allow Tucson-Like Tragedy Here

Could it happen here? The UCLA dean of students hopes not. He has reminded faculty and staff that they are responsible for identifying students with disruptive or disturbing behavior, and intervening compassionately and quickly.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/01/15

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Michelle Obama Writes Letter To Parents In Wake Of Ariz. Tragedy

First Lady Michelle Obama has written a letter to parents after the tragedy in Arizona last weekend.

2011/01/14

Dealing With Grief In A Post-Arizona World

With all the varying types of grief — loss of a parent, or pet, divorce or a break-up, being fired — behavioral experts say they all pale in comparison to the loss of a child.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/01/11