Two people were killed and five others injured when gunfire broke out in a San Pedro park as hundreds pursued typical Sunday pastimes: playing baseball and attending a car show. Preliminary investigation indicates that this was a gang related shooting arising from a dispute. This was NOT a random, active shooter. If anyone has any…
With great white sharks spotted off the OC coast, here’s what you should know
They are always out there. Three surfers sighted a great white shark off Huntington Beach this week, which resulted in the beach being closed for a few hours. With “Shark Week” starting on the Discovery Channel, we wanted to take a look at one of the ocean’s apex predators. Dr. Chris Lowe is a professor…
Oak Fire In Mariposa County Grows To 14,921 Acres, 0% Contained, Evacuations Remain In Place
MARIPOSA COUNTY (CBS13) — The latest on the Oak Fire burning near Yosemite National Park: 11:37 p.m. The Oak Fire has grown to 15,603 acres as of Sunday morning, Cal Fire said. 9:55 a.m. The Oak Fire has grown to 14,921 acres as of Sunday morning, Cal Fire said. The fire, which is burning in…
Inflation, Gas Prices Adds Urgency to Back-To-School Sneaker Drive
SACRAMENTO – With money tight for everyone these days, back-to-school shopping can be a strain for families in need. An annual sneaker drive is helping make sure struggling families don’t go without. It’s a confidence boost in a box. Berry Accius is the founder of Voice of the Youth, the non-profit buying hundreds of boxes…
Oak Fire’s Smoke Travels To Sierra, Foothills And Sacramento Valley
NYACK (CBS13) – Smoke from the Oak Fire permeates far beyond Mariposa County. While winds appeared calm Sunday, the unrelenting fire added more fuel to the haze. “This fire was burning was burning particularly hot the last couple of days and almost creating its own winds,” said Emily Heller, a meteorologist with the National Weather…
‘Varsity Blues’ mastermind Rick Singer far from his old Newport Beach home
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida – Bunny and Marge prepared the welcome packet like they do for all new residents of the Isle of Palms mobile home park. They tucked the introduction letter into a plastic sandwich bag along with a rubber Isle of Palms key chain and a $1.25 coupon for Saturday coffee and donuts in…
Five arrested in Long Beach gang-related shooting that killed a man, injured a woman
LONG BEACH — Police Friday announced the arrests of five people in connection with a shooting in Long Beach that left a 24-year-old man dead and a woman injured. The Long Beach Police Department reported three men approached Duwayane Thomas shortly before 11 p.m. on June 3 in the area of 14th Street and Walnut…
Beagles, among 4,000 once destined for research, now seeking SoCal forever homes
Two truckloads of beagles, among 4,000 dogs freed from a Virginia breeding facility, arrived Saturday in Southern California after the first leg of a life-changing journey. Instead of likely living in a cage with the expectation of being used for medical research, the dogs can now look forward to romping in the grass, learning about…
‘Definitely A Sacrifice’: Local Firefighters Head To Oak Fire
SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Local firefighting crews are helping fight the Oak Fire in Mariposa County. Nearly two dozen firefighters from the Sacramento region left in the middle of the night. I talked with multiple agencies Saturday about the work underway. The relentless Oak Fire has kept crews busy, and when the call comes, they’re ready…
Oak Fire In Mariposa County Grows To 12,195 Acres, 0% Contained, Evacuations Issued
MARIPOSA COUNTY (CBS13) — The latest on the Oak Fire burning near Yosemite National Park: 11:35 p.m. The fire has grown to 12,195 acres or just over 19 square miles. 7:13 p.m. The fire has grown to 11,900 acres, Cal Fire says. The Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office has added to the fire advisement: Ponderosa subdivision,…
Fires Break Out In The Sacramento Area
Several fires broke out in Sacramento on Saturday. One fire broke out at a trailer in Old Sacramento. The incident happened around 5:30 p.m. in the 1300 Block of Dixieanne Ave. A trailer behind a commercial business along with other outbuildings caught fire, firefighters say. Firefighters prevented the fire from spreading to commercial businesses and…
Photos: LA Galaxy striker Hernández helps get kids ready for school
Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez, of the LA Galaxy, attends the annual back to school distribution event at A Place Called Home in Los Angeles where he helped give away backpacks filled with school supplies on Friday, July 22, 2022. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer) Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez, of the LA Galaxy, attends the annual back…
Pass out the white coats: 8 LA Care Scholars get full-ride scholarships to medical school
Dupre Orr, LA Care Scholar, receives his white coat during the celebration of L.A. Care Health Plan’s 25th Anniversary, in Los Angeles on Friday, July 22, 2022. As part of the celebration 8 students received full scholarships to medical school. (Photo by Brittany Murray, Press-Telegram/SCNG) Alejandro Quiñones Baltazar, LA Care Scholar, receives his white coat…
Sharp fall in LA County COVID hospital cases posted, though mask mandate remains likely next week
The return of Los Angeles County’s indoor mask mandate next week still seemed nearly certain, but the number of virus patients hospitalized took a sharp downturn, stoking a small burst of hope. Nearly 8,100 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Los Angeles County on Friday, July 22, along with 20 more deaths. According to state…
‘I just knew something was off’ | Kristin Smart Murder Trials Wraps First Week With Smart’s Father And Friend
SALINAS (CBS) — The first week of the Kristin Smart murder trial in the Monterey County Superior Courthouse wrapped Friday with a tense scene, at times, between the defense and Smart’s father. Twenty-six years ago, the 19-year-old California Polytechnic student and Stockton-native disappeared, and prosecutors say Paul killed Kristin and his father, Ruben, helping him…
Oak Fire In Mariposa County Is Now 4,350+ Acres, 0% Contained, Evacuations Issued
MARIPOSA COUNTY (CBS13) 10:30 p.m. update The Oak Fire has grown to 4,350 acres and is 0% contained. More than 1,300 structures are threatened. Mid-day Updates: The Oak Fire in Mariposa County southwest of Yosemite has burned 1,600 acres. Evacuations: Carstens Rd Buckingham Mt. Rd Plumbar Creek Rd Triangle Road from 140 to High 49…
California State Fair Week 2: More Fun, Less Minors
SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – The second weekend of the California State Fair kicked off with a slight change, minors are no longer allowed through the gate Friday, Saturday, and Sunday after 6 p.m. without an adult. Minors who are already inside the gate after 6 p.m. will be allowed to stay. “In my day, when I…
Photos: Cal State LA aims to launch science careers for young women
On Thursday, July 21, 2022, students launched mini rockets while exploring the exciting work engineers do in the aerospace industry. The College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology at Cal State LA is hosted its 2022 LAunchPad Summer Program for girls from 23 local high schools. More than 46 girls participated in a two-week program,…
Convicted murderer released early from prison under DA Gascon arrested on gun, drug charges
A convicted murderer, released from custody after serving just six years of a 50-year prison sentence when an aide to Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón refused to call witnesses during a disposition hearing, was arrested this week, allegedly with a gun and drugs, after leading sheriff’s deputies on a three-mile car chase. Andrew…
Photos: Entertainment, country fair style, returns to Santa Anita Park
Santa Anita Park kicked off its State Fair Entertainment Los Angeles event in Arcadia on Thursday, July 21, 2022. The event, which runs until August 20, features stunt shows, concerts, carnival games and rides, fair foods and more. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer) The Los Angeles County Fair my be over for the year,…
Researchers Call For Help After Finding Woman In Crashed Car On Mariposa County Hillside
MARIPOSA COUNTY (CBS13) — Scientists helped rescue a woman whose car crashed nearly 100 yards down a Mariposa County hillside. The Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office says that the researchers were in a creek near Bagby Thursday morning when they came upon a vehicle that had gone over the embankment earlier in the day. The scientists…
Davis Ordinance Requires Gun Owners To Lock Firearms Away In Homes, Vehicles
DAVIS (CBS13) – Davis is doubling down on gun safety after passing an ordinance this week mandating all firearm owners lock their guns away in their vehicles and at home. “It’s a good idea,” said Sarah Liens, a local parent who welcomes the city’s newest law. “It’s a fairly safe town to raise kids. Keep…
