SpaceX Fined For Hazardous Waste Violations
HAWTHORNE (AP) — The California rocket developer Space Explorations Technologies has been fined $45,600 for hazardous waste violations. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Friday that a 2009...
View ArticleInaccurate Luggage Scales Could Cost You Big Money
By David Goldstein LOS ANGELES (CBS) — If you are flying this holiday season, how do you know the luggage scale at the airport is accurate? Before you get hit with big fees, take a look at what we...
View ArticleFederal Regulators Say San Onofre Plant Is Improving
DANA POINT (AP) — Federal regulators say they’ve seen more attention to safety at Southern California’s San Onofre nuclear power plant, where several violations prompted concerns from neighbors....
View ArticleReport: Calif. Failed To Discipline 700+ Doctors For Safety Risks
LOS ANGELES (CBS) — If you are a dangerous doctor licensed to practice in California, your chances of facing disciplinary action from the state medical board are slim to none, according to a new report...
View ArticleFeds Could Slap SCE With Violations After Finding Security Problems At San...
SAN ONOFRE (AP) — Federal regulators have uncovered security problems at the troubled San Onofre nuclear plant that could result in Southern California Edison being slapped with violations. A Nuclear...
View ArticlePasadena Police: Be Good Neighbors At Rose Parade, Rose Bowl Game
PASADENA (CBSLA.com) — Pasadena Police are asking assembled throngs at the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl game to act more like good neighbors and not bad sports. “We do want people who plan to attend the...
View ArticleDisneyland Resort Voluntarily Closes Some Rides After Cal/OSHA Citations
ANAHEIM (CBSLA.com) — Two major attractions at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim remained shut down on Sunday as part of a voluntary closure by park officials. Space Mountain, Soarin’ over California, and...
View ArticleCity Attorney Changes 91 Violations From Misdemeanors To Infractions
LOS ANGELES (AP) — If you drive without a license, camp on the beach, or use a fake ID to buy alcohol, you’ll no longer face a criminal charge in Los Angeles. An internal LAPD memo dated July 25 that...
View ArticleActivists Rally Against Chinese Bus Manufacturer Over Labor Violations
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — A coalition of community groups gathered Thursday outside the offices of a Chinese electric bus manufacturer in downtown Los Angeles to protest alleged labor law violations....
View ArticleAngry Parents Continue To Demand Answers About Sudden Close Of Buena Park...
BUENA PARK (CBSLA.com) — For the second day, a group of angry parents gathered outside a preschool in Buena Park demanding to know why it shut down without any warning. It’s a story first aired...
View ArticleNCAA Investigating San Diego St. For Rules Violations
SAN DIEGO (AP/CBS) — San Diego State’s basketball program is under investigation by the NCAA for potential rules violations, according to a report by CBS Sports. Citing unidentified sources, CBS Sports...
View ArticleOnly On 2: ‘Operation Boo’ Goes Door-To-Door On Halloween To Keep Kids Safe...
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Officials call it “Operation Boo.” State agencies work at keeping kids safe on Halloween night as they go door-to-door in search of candy. Agencies are keeping a watchful...
View ArticleRoute, Closures Identified For 86th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
HOLLYWOOD (CBSLA) — The 86th annual Hollywood Christmas Parade takes place Sunday. The parade route, along with many street closures, are available on the parade’s website. The LADOT says they will...
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