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Hundreds of fans came together Sunday afternoon to watch as a six-story mural of late Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela was unveiled in Los Angeles. Artist Robert Vargas spent three days illustrating Valenzuela without any breaks to eat or sleep, determined to give his all to honor the late legend. “But that’s what it takes to do this mural justice and to say thank you with love to Fernando,” Vargas told KTLA.  Artist Robert Vargas’ mural is unveiled in Boyle Heights, honoring the late Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela. November 2024. (KTLA) Now, Valenzuela has been memorialized looking proudly over the neighborhood that he once called home. The side-by-side paintings encapsulating Valenzuela’s time on the mound for the Dodgers are located on First Street near the 101 Freeway in Boyle Heights. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass unveiled the mural, commissioned by L.A. Councilmember Kevin de Léon, to cheering crowds filling the viewing areas and streets below. The unveiling event also included speakers and community members enjoying live music and celebrations. Vargas also took part in the event, standing before his work, which he told KTLA he hopes

One person has reportedly died and five others were rescued after a boat capsized in waters off Redondo Beach Sunday, authorities confirmed to KTLA.   Crews with the Los Angeles County and Redondo Beach fire departments responded to reports of the capsized vessel about two miles out from Avenue C in Redondo Beach just before 1:30 p.m.  According to multiple reports, rescuers found five people clinging to the overturned boat and were able to get them back to shore at around 2:30 p.m.  The condition of the survivors was not immediately available.   Details are extremely limited at this time and it’s unclear what exactly caused the vessel to capsize, but officials said divers located a sixth person who had gotten trapped in the boat who allegedly did not survive.   Kidnapping victim in Southern California saved with help of Find My iPhone app An investigation into the incident is ongoing.   This developing story will be updated when more details are made available.  

Montana could decide control of Senate – CBS News Watch CBS News Control of the Senate could come down to a race in Montana that pits a three-term Democrat against a rival Republican from out of state. Janet Shamlian takes a closer look at the closely-watched contest. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

How the election could affect Israel – CBS News Watch CBS News The presidential election will have large implications for foreign policy. Holly Williams examines how the outcome could affect Israel. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Control of Congress up for grabs on Election Day – CBS News Watch CBS News In addition to electing a new president, control of Congress will also be determined on Election Day. Democrats hold a narrow majority in the Senate while Republicans have a slim advantage in the House. Scott MacFarlane has more. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

End of an era for iconic moving walkways at San Francisco airport – CBS News Watch CBS News The moving walkways inside San Francisco International Airport’s terminal 3 have become iconic thanks to their bounciness. But the rubber walkways are set to be removed during a renovation of the terminal next week. Kris Van Cleave takes a look at the history of these walkways. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

How strict abortion bans threaten health care for all women – CBS News Watch CBS News In some states, overturning Roe v. Wade has impacted health care for women, regardless of whether they are pregnant. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Actor James Van Der Beek said he has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer and has been “privately dealing with this diagnosis,” according to People magazine. The 47-year-old actor, known for his role in the teen drama series “Dawson’s Creek,” said he is taking steps to address the cancer. “There’s reason for optimism, and I’m feeling good,” Van Der Beek told People. In “Dawson’s Creek,” Van Der Beek played the soap’s title character, an aspiring filmmaker who was initially aloof to his female best friend’s romantic feelings toward him. The actor is also known for playing a meta-version of himself in “Don’t Trust the B— in Apartment 23,” where he’s a smarmy has-been, nicknamed “The Beek from the Creek.” “The ego certainly is the biggest obstacle as an artist or performer, so any chance you get to destroy that is really healthy,” he told The Times in 2012. Van Der Beek and his wife Kimberly have six children. His upcoming projects include the Tubi romance movie “Sidelined: The QB and Me” and “The Real Full Monty,” a TV special where Van Der Beek and other celebrities

CLEVELAND —  The offense dominated in the first half. The defense made the flashy plays in the second. The Chargers added it up to a 27-10 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday at Huntington Park Stadium to approach the middle of the season with three wins in their last four games. Instead of maintaining sustained dominance on both sides, the Chargers (5-3) passed the baton between the offense and defense. They built a 17-point halftime lead and then went cold, punting three straight times in the third quarter. The defense then arrived with three second-half interceptions and came 44 seconds away from a second consecutive game without allowing a touchdown until Cedric Tillman tapped his toes in-bounds for a late 17-yard score. The list of key contributors sent coach Jim Harbaugh on a winding news conference that reminisced about his childhood growing up in Ohio, celebrated cornerback Tarheeb Still’s “one and a half” interceptions and praised receiver Quentin Johnston’s career-best 118 yards receiving. “It was a wonderful feeling of winning,” Harbaugh said with a dreamy smile. “A wonderful victory.” Quarterback Justin Herbert threw for 282

An armed man who reportedly kidnapped his girlfriend and led law enforcement in high-speed chase of more than 20 miles was taken into custody with the help a smartphone app, officials announced Sunday.   The Nov. 2 incident unfolded in the 10300 block of Lower Azusa in El Monte just before 6 p.m., according to a news release from the El Monte Police Department.   Investigators say the suspect, identified as Mario Montano, showed up “armed with a firearm and distraught” to his girlfriend’s place of work.   “The suspect engaged in an argument with the victim which escalated when the suspect forced the victim into her own vehicle and drove away not allowing the victim to exit,” the release detailed.   Grisly new details emerge in killing of Orange County woman found in trash can During the incident, the girlfriend called a friend who alerted police and was able to provide the victim and the suspect’s location using the Find My iPhone app.   Deputies in a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department helicopter located the vehicle on the 5 Freeway near the Bandini exit

With many high-stakes races on the ballot, voters face important decisions on Election Day, from presidential candidates to state and local measures. While some people may fill out a bubble in each section, others may be unsure about certain races and wonder: is it necessary to vote on every item? This can be especially true with lengthy ballots that contain numerous down-ballot races, judicial appointments, or proposals that may not have received widespread media coverage. Grisly new details emerge in killing of Orange County woman found in trash can Though widely encouraged, completing the entire ballot is not required. Ballots that are partially filled — referred to as “undervoted” ballots — are still valid. So, you can opt to leave certain sections blank if you don’t wish to vote on them. “For example, a voter may choose to vote for president, senator, and governor, but not for other offices or ballot measures that are lower down on their ballot,” the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency explains on a website debunking election rumors. “Even if a ballot includes an undervote in a particular contest, properly marked

Keeping ballots and poll workers safe in Georgia’s 2024 election – CBS News Watch CBS News Ahead of Election Day, Georgia officials are preparing for this year’s contest – both in safeguarding the ballot and in assuring people that the race in the Peach State is fair. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

The fight over election rules in Georgia – CBS News Watch CBS News Early voting began in Georgia, as a court battle was still being fought over vote-counting rules. 60 Minutes spoke with Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and state election board member Janelle King about the contested hand-count rule, which is now on hold for election day. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

With Novo Nordisk success, is there a “Nokia risk” for Denmark? – CBS News Watch CBS News Correspondent Jon Wertheim revisits 60 Minutes’ coverage of former mobile giant Nokia and discusses potential risks for the Danish economy. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Updated on: November 3, 2024 / 10:32 PM EST / CBS/AP Developers designing homes to withstand hurricanes Developers designing Florida homes to withstand hurricanes 02:11 A weather system in the southwestern Caribbean is expected to develop and strengthen this week, prompting a tropical storm warning for Jamaica and a hurricane watch for the Cayman Islands to be issued Sunday, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said. The system also could bring heavy rainfall to Cuba and Florida as well as the northern coast of the Gulf of Mexico later this week, the center said. At 10 p.m. EST Sunday, the system was located about 325 miles south of Kingston, Jamaica, with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph, the center said. It was moving to the north at 6 mph, with a turn to the northwest expected. It was expected to become a tropical storm Monday with steady strengthening forecast. A tropical storm is defined as having maximum sustained winds of 39 mph up to 73 mph. Hurricane-force winds are 74 miles and greater. If the storm strengthens as expected, it will be named Rafael. The disturbance

Throughout this election cycle, California Gov. Gavin Newsom traveled the country campaigning for the Democratic presidential ticket, making stops in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Michigan, New Hampshire, Georgia, South Carolina, Oregon, Idaho, Washington and Nevada. He ran his own campaign to raise money for Democrats in red states, became the party’s fighter on conservative television shows and acted as a proxy for President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. After crisscrossing America, the Democratic governor is spending the final days of the 2024 election in a place where he hasn’t campaigned very much this year: his home state. “You can do anything. You can’t do everything,” Newsom said about his effort to balance his responsibilities to campaign nationally and in California during an interview. “I mean, if there was an eighth day I’d use it.” Newsom’s appearances this weekend in Orange County highlighted an irony of his strategy: As the governor wooed donors in Boise, Idaho, and defended Biden in Atlanta, Democrats in California have waged a fierce fight in key congressional races largely without the state’s most powerful politician by their side. California has several

Since Wu-Tang Clan leader RZA started chopping up samples and making hip-hop beats on a drum machine nearly 40 years ago, he’s been pulling inspiration from a variety of musical genres and mediums, ranging from 1970s soul and orchestral tracks to kung-fu films. But it wasn’t until the legendary producer and artist challenged himself to make his first classical album, “A Ballet Through Mud” (released in August), that he recognized that he’s always been a composer — his journey has just been different. “I have been composing my whole life, although I didn’t know initially that was what I was doing,” says RZA, who provided the soundtrack for movies such as “Kill Bill” and “Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai.” After finding an old notebook filled with hundreds of pages of lyrics from his childhood during the pandemic, RZA dreamed up a magical, 11-track composition that follows six characters — each named after Greek musical scales — as they navigate the complexities of life, friendship and personal growth. With the help of the Colorado Symphony, which performed on the album, and a ballet performance

The evening was cloudy, but the stars came out anyway, parading in front of Chris Burden’s “Urban Light” sculpture before heading into the controlled chaos of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s 13th Art + Film Gala. The event, co-chaired by Leonardo Di Caprio and LACMA trustee Eva Chow, was held in honor of artist Simone Leigh and filmmaker Baz Luhrmann. It was also the museum’s most successful Art + Film Gala ever, said LACMA Chief Executive Michael Govan, who noted that it had raised $6.4 million. “I think I know everyone in this room, because we are a family from around the world,” Govan said during his opening remarks as guests, including Kim Kardashian, Blake Lively, Laura Dern, Viola Davis, Andrew Garfield and Sarah Paulson, sat down to a dinner of makgeolli jeung-pyeon, japchae and grand cru galbi-jjim created by chef David Shim from Cote, the country’s only Michelin-starred Korean steakhouse. LACMA’s Michael Govan with honoree Simone Leigh. (Stefanie Keenan / Getty Images for LACMA) Earlier in the evening, while cocktails and small bites were being passed around, Govan said it was rare

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Severe storms and tornadoes battered Oklahoma early Sunday, tossing cars and ripping roofs off buildings in the middle of the night and leaving tens of thousands of homes and businesses without power. Among numerous injuries, 11 people required hospitalization, authorities said. Much of the damage was reported in and around the state capital of Oklahoma City, near the state’s center, but also scattered elsewhere around the state. The early morning storms set off tornado warnings that extended south to the Arkansas state line. Heavy rains caused flash flooding in some areas and one lightning-sparked house fire was reported. More than 99,000 Oklahoma homes and businesses lost power during the overnight storms. By late Sunday afternoon, that number was reduced to around 24,000. No fatalities had been reported. Richard Thompson, forecast chief for the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center in Oklahoma, said he believes six or more tornadoes hit the state overnight. Meanwhile, forecasters warned state residents to brace for more heavy rain and possible severe weather through Monday. “We’re not done with it yet,” he said. A tornado watch for

Forecasters predicted dry conditions this week, that prompted a red flag warning issued by the National Weather Service due to Santa Ana winds bringing critical fire weather. Winds were expected to start picking up Sunday night in the Riverside metropolitan area and the Temecula Valley with speeds of 15 to 25 mph and gusts between 35 to 45 mph, some even as high as 55 mph through Monday. The red flag warning was effective form 7 p.m. Sunday to 6 p.m. Monday in the Riverside county valley areas, according to the NWS. The NWS said outdoor burning was not recommended during the red flag warning. “Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly,” the NWS announced. Sunday temperatures reached a high of 70 in the Riverside metropolitan area, 67 in the Temecula Valley, and 79 in the Coachella Valley and in the Palm Springs area. Temperatures throughout the week were expected to range from the low 70s to mid 70s in the Riverside metropolitan area dropping to the mid 40s by night. The Temecula Valley was expected to be slightly cooler with temperatures in the

In honor of the late Fernando Valenzuela, the city of Los Angeles unveiled a six-story mural in Boyle Heights paying tribute to the legendary Dodger’s enduring legacy as a champion. City Councilman Kevin de León, who represents the 14th Council District, encompassing downtown and northeast L.A. neighborhoods, hosted a news conference to highlight the mural. L.A. artist Robert Vargas joined the councilman and discussed his artwork, which captures the “spirit and pride Valenzuela brought to the Dodgers and to the city,” according to de León’s office. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, former Dodger Spanish-language announcer Jaime Jarrín and actor Edward James Olmos also attended. “I’m here to say that [Valenzuela] deserves all of our love and all of our passion,” said Olmos. “He was the single most important factor for the Latinos to say ‘I wanna go see Fernando.”’ “This mural is all about representation,” said artist Vargas. “As an artist, we have an opportunity and responsibility to bridge these cultures… Bringing people together is what it’s all about. I hope I did right by Fernando Valenzuela’s family.” The mural can be viewed at First