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Bill Aims To Reduce Plastic Pollution Along Calif. Coast By 95 Percent

It’s a common sight on the nation’s beaches: among the sand, sea foam and gnarled kelp lay plastic bottles, bags and other garbage.

CBS Los Angeles–3 hours ago

Video Surveillance Catches Illegal Dumping Suspects

Two men faced misdemeanor charges Tuesday after they were caught on video illegally dumping waste in El Sereno, city officials said.

2013/05/14

Similar reports described two separate sightings of a large bear (seen above) with two smaller cubs in an Altadena neighborhood. (courtesy LASD)

Peach-Hungry Bear Invades Kitchen Of Altadena Home

An Altadena resident was unharmed Friday after she found a bear in the kitchen of her home near the foothills of the San Gabriel Valley.

2013/05/10

Government Offices Closed In Observance Of Veteran’s Day

Banks and government offices including courts, libraries and the post office are all closed Monday in observance of the holiday.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/11/12

Juana Perez Valencia was convicted of second-degree murder and child assault causing death on Sept. 28. (courtesy OC District Attorney's Office)

Anaheim Woman, 21, Sentenced To Prison For Killing Newborn Baby

An Anaheim woman was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison on Friday for killing her baby after giving birth in an Orange County restaurant where she worked.

2012/11/09

Radioactive Waste Found In Dumpster Behind Westside Supermarket

Emergency crews and a hazardous materials team descended on an Albertson’s parking lot Wednesday after a radioactive material was found in a nearby trash bin.

2012/10/24

Van Nuys Man, 53, Run Over And Killed By His Own Pickup Truck

Authorities say a 53-year-old Van Nuys man was run over and killed by his own pickup truck.

2012/09/22

LA Clergy Group: Stop Feeding Homeless On Skid Row

A group of downtown clergy members has taken the unusual step of publicly urging other religious organizations to stop feeding homeless people on the streets of Skid Row, saying the effort is well meaning but misguided.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/08/29

Bear Trio Returns To Pasadena Foothills

Residents who live in the foothills above Pasadena are being urged to protect their garbage cans from marauding bears.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/08/07

(source: California Coast Keeper Alliance)

Alliance Claims Magic Mountain Pollutes River With Cleaning Practices

Local environmental groups have issued a stunning accusation against Six Flags Magic Mountain, claiming that the popular theme park is polluting the Santa Clara River.

Empty–2012/04/27

Black Bear Roaming For Food In Foothills Of Glendale, La Crescenta

A 250-pound black bear has become a regular and unwanted visitor for residents living in the foothills.

2012/04/05

$5,000 Reward Offered After Severed Dog Heads Found In South LA Dumpster

Police say the dogs found in a trash bin in South L.A. are described as a mixed chocolate Labrador retriever and a tan German shepherd.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2012/03/21

Crews Extinguish Trash Fire In East Los Angeles

Firefighters extinguished a trash fire near Soto Street and Valley Boulevard Friday afternoon. The blaze, which started just before noon, could be seen from miles away.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/03/09

(credit: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Rose Parade Produced 50 Tons Of Trash

Pasadena officials estimate the Rose Parade festivities left behind 50 tons of trash, five tons of cardboard and 3,500 beverage containers.

2012/01/08

Leftover Labor Day Trash, Feces May Taint LA Water Supply

Labor Day may have come and gone, but leftover trash and waste in one of the Southland’s biggest parks has left local campsites filthy and could even be contaminating your drinking water.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/09/07