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Celebration Of Life Held For Willow Sanchez In Lucerne ValleyA Celebration Of Life was held on Friday for Willow Sanchez, one of three girls killed by a hit-and-run driver in Lucerne Valley.

Evelyn Taft’s Weather Forecast (June 11)Evelyn Taft takes a look at tonight’s weather.

Free Dodgers Tickets For 1,000 Fans As Incentives Continue Rolling In For Californians Who Received The COVID VaccineIncentives are continuing to be presented to vaccinated Californians in an effort to get the population inoculated. Kandiss Crone reports.

Driver Killed In High-Speed Crash Into Hancock Park HomeStreet racing may be to blame after a driver was killed when a car slammed into a home in the Hancock Park neighborhood of Los Angeles late Thursday night, sparking a fire. Nicole Comstock reports.

Fire Crews Prepare As Hot Spell Expected To Bear Down On Southland Next WeekJust in time for the upcoming fire danger, three Chinook helitankers have arrived to help the firefighters of Orange, Los Angeles and Ventura counties. The tankers are the world’s largest fire suppression choppers and can carry 3,000 gallons of fire retardant and can fly day or night.

Branden Lackie Charged With Murder In Connection With Fatal Simi Valley House FireDays after a Simi Valley home went up in flames, charges have been filed the homeowner’s 29-year-old son on suspicion of arson and murder.

CBS2/KCAL9 Celebrates Pride By Highlighting LGBTQ+ Businesses, EventsAnchors Tom Wait and Lesley Marin talk with local business owners and leaders about ways to support and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community this month.

Judge Blocks Placement Of Sexually Violent Predator Calvin Grassmier In La Crescenta NeighborhoodSuperior Court Judge James Bianco said his decision to reject the bid to have Calvin Lynn Grassmier placed at a home in the 5600 block of Freeman Avenue was based on five factors, including a significant number of people living in close proximity to the proposed location and inconsistent cell phone reception, which is key to GPS monitoring.

Heated Robicheaux Pretrial Hearing In Orange CountyIn a case that has seen multiple twists and turns, state prosecutors Friday asked a judge to drop most of the charges against a Newport Beach surgeon and his girlfriend who have been accused of drugging and raping several women. Michele Gile reports.

Markina Brown’s Weather Forecast (June 11)Markina Brown takes a look at the latest weather forecast.

LASD’s New Fire Cat Tool Can Douse Flames In Dangerous SituationsThe Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is showing off its new life-saving tool – the Fire Cat.

Push To Get People Vaccinated Continues As Reopening NearsPeople across the Southland Friday were gearing up for the state’s reopening in just a few days as health officials continued to push for people to get vaccinated.

Driver Killed After Careening Into Hancock Park Home, Sparking Fire; Street Racing May Be To BlamePolice say speeding was likely the cause of the destruction and are urging drivers to slow down. Rick Montanez reports.

Judge Blocks Placement Of Sexually Violent Predator Calvin Lynn Grassmier In La Crescenta HomeA judge Friday blocked the placement of a 66-year-old man designated a sexually violent predator in a La Crescenta neighborhood.

Procession, Memorial Friday For Fallen San Bernardino Sheriff’s Sgt. Dominic VacaA procession and memorial service were being held Friday for San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Sgt. Dominic Vaca, who was shot and killed in the line of duty last month.

Driver Killed After Careening Into Hancock Park Home, Sparking Fire; Street Racing May Be To BlameStreet racing may be to blame after a driver was killed when a car slammed into a home in the Hancock Park neighborhood of Los Angeles late Thursday night, sparking a fire. Tina Patel reports.

Aiden Leos, Boy Killed In Road Rage Shooting, To Receive Plaque At Orange County ZooA 6-year-old boy who was killed during a freeway road rage shooting last month will receive a special plaque in his honor at the Orange County Zoo, officials announced Thursday.

Metallica Sues Insurer Over Losses From Shows Postponed Due To COVIDMetallica is suing Lloyd’s of London for allegedly refusing to compensate the band for financial losses suffered when the group was forced to postpone six shows in South America last year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Katie Johnston reports.

Procession, Memorial Friday For Fallen San Bernardino Sheriff’s Sgt. Dominic VacaA procession and memorial service will be held Friday for San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Sgt. Dominic Vaca, who was shot and killed in the line of duty last month.

Search Continues For Man Who Fell Overboard Catalina Express Near Long BeachAuthorities Friday will continue the search for a man who went overboard a boat headed from Long Beach to Santa Catalina Island Thursday evening.

Driver Killed After Careening Into Hancock Park Home, Sparking Fire; Street Racing May Be To BlameStreet racing may be to blame after a driver was killed when a car slammed into a home in the Hancock Park neighborhood of Los Angeles late Thursday night, sparking a fire.

Driver Killed After Careens Into Garage In Hancock Park In Possible Street Racing CrashStreet racing may be to blame after a driver was killed when a car slammed into the garage of a home in the Hancock Park neighborhood of Los Angeles late Thursday night and burst into flames.

As LA Reopens on June 15, Many Residents, Employees and Employers Still Have QuestionsJoy Benedict reports from Toluca Lake where people are excited for the loosening of COVID-19 safety protocol restrictions, but are still questioning how it’s all supposed to work.

7-Month-Old Boy In Stroller Struck By Hit-And-Run Driver In Long BeachPolice Thursday were searching for a driver who struck a 7-month-old child who was being pushed in a stroller in Long Beach before fleeing the scene.