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‘Tower Of Power’ Founder Dishes On Summer Tour
The founding member and leader of the band known for its soul music, Emilio Castillo, stopped by the KCAL9 set on Saturday morning to discuss the tour. The ';Up in Smoke'; concert series will also feature the multi-platinum-selling band WAR and comedy duo Cheech & Chong, according to the Greek Theatre’s website. Tour dates for the Up in Smoke concert series are also ...
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Russian pays $1.5M to go to space with DiCaprio at Cannes auction
Leonardo DiCaprio arrives at a photocall for the film "The Great Gatsby" during the 66th annual Cannes International Film Festival in Cannes, France on May 15, 2013. UPI/David ...
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Hollywoods visual effects industry in trouble
Iron Man is the latest superhero to take Hollywood by storm. The third film of the billion dollar franchise is packed with action and computer-generated visual effects that capture the imagination of the audience. To see Iron man donning his suit is pure joy for people who enjoy this genre. But the companies in Hollywood that make such visuals possible are in grave ...
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A. Ellis stays in game after collision at plate
Email LOS ANGELES -- Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis said he sustained only a bruised right forearm in a collision at home plate with Cardinals outfielder Jon Jay on Friday night. Jay barreled into Ellis in the top of the second inning, beating Nick Punto's relay throw and scoring the first run of the game. Ellis remained on the ground for several minutes as Dodgers manager Don Mattingly and ...
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American Friends Service Committee California Becomes First State to Condemn Use of Torture in War on Terror
California Becomes First State to Condemn Use of Torture in 'War on Terror' SACRAMENTO, CA - August 14 - The California Legislature today adopted a resolution aimed at preventing California health professionals from engaging in coercive interrogations of detainees at ...
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Center for Biological Diversity California Court Rules Land-use Decisions Must Address Global Warming Plans for Palmwood Mega-Resort Thrown Out
California Court Rules Land-use Decisions Must Address Global Warming: Plans for Palmwood Mega-Resort Thrown Out INDIO, California - August 8 - In response to a lawsuit from the Center for Biological Diversity and the Sierra Club, a California court has rejected a proposal to build a controversial luxury resort and golf course because the ...
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Equality California Legislature Approves Harvey Milk Day
Bill Authored by Assemblymember Leno, Sponsored by EQCA, Honors One of ...
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Leader of Infamous Drug Cartel Pleads Guilty
One of the last leaders of one of the world’s most notorious drug cartels pleaded guilty in federal court in San Diego on Friday to money laundering and conspiracy ...
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Suspect Leads Police On Wild Spark-Filled Chase From OC To IE
NEWPORT BEACH (CBSLA.com) -- A suspect in a pickup truck wanted for a code violation and outstanding warrant led police on a wild and dangerous, spark-filled chase Friday evening. The incident started in Newport Beach about 10:10 p.m. and went through Huntington Beach and Costa Mesa before police got the California Highway Patrol ...
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Freight train derailed in Southern California with no injury
A freight train derailed on Wednesday afternoon near Palmdale in Southern California, with nearby residents evacuated, local authorities said.Although nobody had been injured, authorities were "initiating evacuations" as the wreckage raised concerns about a possible chlorine leak from one or more of the overturned carriages, Inspector Matt Levesque of the Los Angeles County Fire ...
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LAPD feds probe alleged gun sales by officers
The probes stem from a whistle-blower lawsuit by a lieutenant who attempted to account for the LAPD Metropolitan Division's weapons in May ...
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Capuano allows five earned runs in loss
STL@LAD: A. Ellis shaken up in collision at the plate LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers couldn't slow down the surging Cardinals on Friday night. Chris Capuano was unable to deliver a third consecutive quality start, and the Dodgers were shut out, 7-0, at Dodger Stadium in the opener of a three-game series against the club with the best record in the Major Leagues. Capuano lost for the third ...
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Lilly returns from disabled list to face Cardinals
In nearly a month before Friday, the Cardinals had faced just four left-handed starters. But this weekend, the Dodgers throw three lefties their way, something the Cardinals had previously not fared well against this season. In those previous four games against left-handers, the Cardinals were held to three earned runs over 28 innings. They entered the Dodgers series hitting .223 against ...
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Hermosa Beach Pier Reopens in Time for Long Weekend
The waves crashing against the pier has taken its toll, and it was closed in April for renovations, including on six concrete support beams. Total repairs cost the city about ...
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Volunteers Needed to Adorn Soldiers Graves With Flags
Volunteers are needed to place U.S. flags on the gravesites of 100,000 fallen soldiers at the Riverside National Cemetery. Pictured, members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment place flags at gravestones in Arlington National ...
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Caught On Video Vandal Keys Cars In Atwater Village
ATWATER VILLAGE (CBSLA.com) -- A vandal who has literally keyed in on two streets in Atwater Village, has been marking up cars for several years and has caused several thousands of dollars in damage. The two streets are Edenhurst and Brunswick, according to fed up residents. KCAL9′s Serene Branson talked to homeowners who said their cars were brazenly keyed — often while sitting in ...
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Cardinals Shutdown Dodgers 7-0
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Lance Lynn pitched two-hit ball over six innings, and David Freese and Allen Craig each homered and drove in three runs, helping the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-0 on Friday night for their third win in a row. The last-place Dodgers’ fifth loss in seven games came a few hours after team president Stan Kasten said manager Don Mattingly was not ...
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Woman Finds Her Childhood Essay In Used Bible After 65 Years
SAN CLEMENTE (CBSLA.com) -- One local woman is on a mission to figure out who previously owned a Bible she recently purchased from a San Clemente ...
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Azusa Restaurant Loses Liquor License Due To Drinking Scheme
AZUSA (CBSLA.com) -- An Azusa restaurant lost its alcohol license after state investigators discovered it was running an illicit drinking scheme. La Fonda Restaurant & Bar, located at 1044 W. Gladstone Street, had its license revoked because they charged customers a premium price for alcohol in exchange for the company of the bar's female employees, according to the California ...
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Rogers To Sign With LA Galaxy Could Be 1st Gay Athlete To Compete In American Sports
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) – The day after basketball player Jason Collins announced that he was gay in April, he called then retired soccer player Robbie Rogers. In February, Rogers came out and said he would retire from soccer all in the same day. According to reports, Rogers will return to soccer and has agreed to sign with the Los Angeles Galaxy, making him the first openly gay player ...
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MLB St. Louis 7 Los Angeles Dodgers 0
Lance Lynn struck out nine over six innings Friday and received plenty of offensive help in carrying St. Louis to a 7-0 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Cardinals won their third in a row, limiting the Dodgers to three hits and getting three RBI each ...
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Exeter in California becomes seventh city to declare Oct 25 as Rajan Zed Day
City of Exeter in California has become the seventh city in the US to declare October 25 as 'Rajan Zed Day' after disinguished Hindu and interfaith statesman Rajan Zed. Cities of Hartford (Connecticut), Taylorsville (Utah), Madera (California), Sparks (Nevada), Chowchilla (California) and Sanger (California) have already declared October 25 as 'Rajan Zed Day'. City of Reno ...
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200-Pound Pig Runs Through Vista
A 200-pound pig named "Miss Piggy" escaped her home in Vista and roamed the streets for nearly 20 minutes. Eventually, she was corralled by her owners. NBC 7's Artie Ojeda ...
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Ex Go-Go’s Bassist Sues Group Over Revenue Alleged Contract Breach
The Go-Go’s pose for a picture in 2011 after performing on ';Good Morning America.'; (credit: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images ...
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Recent Deadly Motorcycle Crashes Reignite Controversial Lane-Splitting Debate
ONTARIO (CBSLA.com) -- Recent deadly motorcycle crashes in the Inland Empire have reignited the controversial debate of lane-splitting, which involves the legal act of bikers riding between cars on freeways. A 40-year-old Corona man was killed on Monday when his bike clipped a vehicle on the Highway 91. The victim was then thrown off his motorcycle and run over by the trailer of a semi-truck. ...
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LAX gets a facelift
Los Angeles International Airport has decided to go under the knife again; the sixth busiest airport in the world is in the final stages of a multi-million dollar face lift of its international terminal, aimed at bringing the airport back up to world class standards in design and service and now there is talk of even further redevelopment for the domestic terminals as well.
LAX was once considered a pioneering facility in the early days of the jet age, the famous Theme Building, built to resemble a flying saucer that has just landed is testament to this period of advancement and modernism. The building features a circular restaurant below four concentric spider-like legs, in-keeping with the space-age theme of the building, this restaurant is called Encounters. Read more
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