Feinstein Says She’ll Revive Her Plan To Ban New Assault Weapons
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two senators are calling for a national commission to examine mass shootings in the United States, while a colleague says she’s pushing to ban the sale of military-style assault...
View ArticleChief Beck Wants To Start Program Where Officers Visit Schools At Least Once...
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Speaking at a graduating class of nearly 500 police cadets, LAPD Chief Charlie Beck reflected on the shooting massacre in Connecticut. He told CBS2 and KCAL9 reporter Kara...
View ArticleWays To Help Those Affected By Connecticut School Shooting
NEWTOWN, Conn. (CBSLA.com) — The nation is grieving for the victims of a mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut and many are wondering how they can help. A number of aid...
View ArticleSales Of Bulletproof Backpacks Soar After School Shootings
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Parents may have a new option when it comes to protecting their children while at school in the wake of the Connecticut school shootings. A Salt Lake City, Utah, company...
View ArticleAssault Weapons Ban Takes Center Stage In Race For LA City Attorney
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Candidates hoping to become the next Los Angeles City Attorney on Thursday roundly rejected accepting any campaign support from pro-gun lobbyists. Veteran police attorney and...
View ArticleFirst AME Church Tolls Bells In Memory Of Sandy Hook Shooting Victims
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — The bells of a South Los Angeles church rang out Friday in memory of each victim killed in a shooting rampage in Connecticut one week ago. The First AME Church tolled their...
View ArticleCampaign Against Toy Guns Renewed Following Sandy Hook Tragedy
SANTA MONICA (AP) — A crusade against toy guns that began in 1987 is being re-launched following the elementary school shooting in Connecticut that left dozens dead. Santa Monica activist Jerry Rubin...
View ArticleHuge Crowds Expected At First Local Gun Show Since Newtown Shootings
ONTARIO (CBSLA.com) — Huge crowds are expected in Ontario this weekend at the first local gun show since the Newtown shootings. Gun enthusiasts say there’s a sudden surge in attendance because gun...
View ArticleCouncilman Orders Study On Proposed Ban On High-Capacity Ammo Magazines
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — A San Fernando Valley lawmaker has introduced a motion that could lead to a ban on the possession of high-capacity ammunition magazines within the city of Los Angeles. In a...
View ArticleLA Kings Honor Victim Of Sandy Hook Elementary Tragedy At Home Opener
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) – Family members of a victim from the Sandy Hook Elementary tragedy took part in celebrating the Kings’ Stanley Cup title Saturday at Staples at their home opener. The Green...
View ArticleHesperia Lawmaker Backs Bill To Fund Firearms Training For Teachers
HESPERIA (CBSLA.com) — A Southern California lawmaker was expected Wednesday to introduce legislation that would help train teachers and other school personnel on how to safely carry weapons on campus...
View ArticleBill Would Force Calif. Gun Owners To Buy Insurance
SACRAMENTO (AP) — Democratic lawmakers proposed legislation Tuesday that would require California gun owners to buy liability insurance to cover damages or injuries caused by their weapons. Similar...
View ArticleSan Dimas Company Says They Can Protect Children Without Impeding Education
SAN DIMAS (CBSLA.com) — School shootings, like the tragedy at Sandy Hook, have had parents and students on edge. “You just have random shootings and things that happen within a school these days and...
View ArticleLA Kings Partner With Sandy Hook Promise In Campaign To End Violence In Schools
HERMOSA BEACH (CBSLA) — The L.A. Kings Tuesday announced a partnership with Sandy Hook Promise to train young people in violence prevention programs. The Kings presented the non-profit with a $65,000...
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