Julie Sharp

LAFD calls for a sales tax increase to fund department needs, they say to keep LA safe

Backers say a City of Los Angeles sales tax increase would allow LAFD to hire more firefighters, build and repair fire stations, acquire more engines, trucks, and ambulances, as well as more tools and equipment.

• Jan 15

A new waterfront Long Beach Amphitheater is set to open this summer

With the Queen Mary and ocean water in the background, the 11,000-capacity venue will host its first performance on August 14, featuring TOTO, Christopher Cross and the Romantics. Mötley Crüe is scheduled for September 19.

• Jan 14

Mt. Baldy trails reopen after winter storm temporary closure, authorities warn dangers still exist

Sheriff Shannon Dicus said in a news release that for over one year, he has been asking for more involvement from the U.S Forest Service to help keep visitors to Mt. Baldy safe.

• Jan 14

Airbnb and LA nonprofit prepare for future disasters, extend free emergency housing assistance

To date, 211 LA and Airbnb.org have helped provide free emergency housing for nearly 24,000 people impacted by the wildfires, including over 1,000 first responders and 2,800 pets

• Jan 13

LA County Board of Supervisors approves ICE-free zones motion

Supervisor Lindsey Horvath presented the motion as a means to "protect citizens and public spaces."

• Jan 14

Suspect arrested after Riverside Uber driver allegedly stabbed by passenger

Police said that the driver was hospitalized in critical condition after he was stabbed multiple times by a passenger on Saturday morning.

• Jan 12

New LA County program to provide nearly 300 free food carts to sidewalk vendors

More than 280 free, health-code-compliant food vending carts will be available to eligible sidewalk vendors to help with safe and legal operations.

• Jan 12

Mountain High Resorts in Wrightwood reopens for skiing after damaging December storms

"It's looking great this morning; it's a winter wonderland up here. We've got feet and feet of snow, we've been making a ton of snow in the last 72 hours, so we are ready to go this morning," John McColly of Mountain High Resorts said.

• Jan 10

Santa Ana winds continue through the weekend, bringing warmer Southern California temperatures

Downtown Los Angeles and the LA Basin are expected to experience only light winds on Saturday. "It's going to be dry and sunny for wind-free areas, like the LA Basin," CBS LA Meteorologist Alex Biston said.

• Jan 10

Pacific Palisades YMCA receives $1 million grant from Bank of America for rebuild

The grant announcement comes one year after the Palisades Fire burned the Palisades-Malibu YMCA to the ground.

• Jan 9

Suspect allegedly involved in 2 separate Long Beach fatal crashes is arrested

Ahkeyajahnique Owens, a 24-year-old Long Beach resident, turned herself in on Jan. 7 at the Long Beach Police Department.

• Jan 10

Wind gusts expected in Southern California through the weekend

With the Santa Ana wind event, temperatures are expected to rise yet remain below average through Sunday.

• Jan 9

Bear living under Altadena home finally leaves, California wildlife officials say

While it is not immediately known exactly when or why the bear left, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed on Thursday that he was gone.

• Jan 10

5 Freeway in Castaic is blocked after big rig topples and another truck loses cargo

While it's not clear what caused the big rig to topple, high winds are in the region's forecast for Thursday.

• Jan 8

Afternoon winds expected in Southern California Thursday, with Santa Anas developing

"We keep the sunshine, we lose about 5 degrees, the wind is going to be the big issue of the day," CBS LA Chief Meteorologist Paul Deanno said.

• Jan 8

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