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Kamala Harris speech at DNC targets Trump, Project 2025 – CBS News Watch CBS News Vice President Kamala Harris’ speech at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago highlighted joy and unity among Americans, but it also noted the threats she believes former President Donald Trump could bring to the White House and the foreign powers who would want him at the helm of the U.S. “CBS Mornings” co-host Tony Dokoupil has more, and Sean Sullivan, a campaign editor for The Washington Post, joins CBS News with more on the 2024 election. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

A California beach has been closed for a week as hundreds of sea lions congregate on the shore, with city officials blocking the area off and federal officials warning that feeding or harassing the animals are against the law. The City of Monterey’s Parks Division officially closed San Carlos Beach on Monday, Aug. 19, blocking the area off with barricades and warning visitors to remain at least 50 yards away from the wild marine mammals. The National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration Fisheries Service’s Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary said that along with hundreds of mostly male sea lions, some sea otter moms and pups were also spotted in the area, and are also federally protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act and the National Marine Sanctuaries Act. A large number of adult California sea lions congregate along beaches in Monterey. (NOAA’s Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary) “Obey federal law and resist the desire to get too close. NOAA’s wildlife viewing guidelines are to stay at least 50 yards (150 feet) from seals and sea lions, whenever possible,” the sanctuary said. Divers in the area are

A historic ballpark in Ontario used in the filming of several popular baseball movies went up in flames overnight. The fire was reported around 11:30 p.m. Thursday at Jay Littleton Ball Park in the 1000 block of North Grove Avenue. Ontario Fire Department crews found heavy smoke and fire from the stadium and the dugout when they arrived. Firefighters respond to a blaze at a baseball stadium in Ontario on Aug. 23, 2024. (KNN) The extent of the damage to the ballpark and whether it could be salvaged was unknown. “It’s upsetting … This ballpark has been a part of the city’s baseball history. I have two young kids in our league and the dream has always been that they get to play at Jay Littleton,” Ontario Eastern Little League President Aaron Matthiesen said. The field was used in the filming of the 1992 movie “A League of Their Own,” which featured a star-filled cast including Tom Hanks, Geena Davis and Madonna. The movie was directed by the late Penny Marshall. It was also used in the movies Eight Men Out and The Babe Ruth

A man abandoned a sick dog at a shelter in the Inland Empire and police are seeking the public’s help in identifying him. In a post to X, formerly Twitter, the Upland Police Department said that the man took the dog to an animal shelter on Thursday, leaving her there without telling anyone. Police are searching for a man, pictured here, who abandoned a sick dog in the Upland heat on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024. (Upland Police Department) The dog, a female, was left outside in the heat without food, shelter or water, police said. She was outside for hours before being discovered. Police are searching for a man who abandoned a sick dog in the Upland heat on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024. (Upland Police Department) She has a large tumor on her body, according to authorities. No additional details were immediately made available.

Police are searching for the male, who they believe to be Luis Barron, a former resident of the apartment complex. Oat 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, a report was received that Barron was walking around the complex with a handgun. Barron was previously arrested on July for weapons charges. A reverse 9-1-1 was issued, and residents were ordered to shelter in place. Barron was not located, and the order was lifted. Police will continue to patrol the area. Anyone with information related to the investigation is asked to call the police at 805-781-7312.

The Atascadero Chamber of Commerce launched the “Get your Business Online!” program last year. Since then, officials with the Atacadero Chamber of Commerce have said they have supported 131 businesses in northern San Luis Obispo County by creating and launching customized websites tailored to their needs. Steven Beck is the owner of a small family-owned vineyard called Loma Seca Vineyards in Paso Robles. He was introduced to the Get Your Business Online! program by the chamber. I have to sort of wear a lot of hats, said Beck. The vineyard hat, the winery hat, the tasting room hat, and one of the hats that didn’t fit so well was the make-your-own website hat, which I had never done before. The chamber received a grant of under $200,000 last year to fund the program. Jose Guadarrama, the program’s coordinator, educates local businesses on how to build a website for free. Beck says he was happy about the services he received from the program. They offered to help improve it and send someone out, said Beck. They did some drone footage for me and I put the

A Metro bus with passengers inside struck a pole early morning in Studio City Friday, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. The accident took place around 4:30 a.m. Friday, in the 3900 Lankershim Boulevard where seven people were on the bus. Six passengers were taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries, said LAFD’s Margaret Stewart. The bus operator was treated on site and released, Metro noted in a statement. An investigation on the incident is being conducted by the Los Angeles Police Department, Metro added. Anyone with additional information on the accident was asked to contact the LA Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-222-TIPS or 800-222-8477.

After a near-textbook campaign to rein in inflation by raising interest rates, the head of the Federal Reserve, Jerome H. Powell, all but promised Friday to start lowering rates next month — with fingers crossed that it’s not too late to avoid a recession. From the beginning of the inflationary surge triggered more than three years ago by the economic disruptions of the pandemic, it was clear that raising interest rates could tame price hikes. It was also clear that, if rates stayed too high too long, they could choke the economy into recession. And few states are showing stronger signs of a possible downturn than California, which has felt the impact of high interest rates more severely than others. Not only has its unemployment rate been among the highest in the land while its job creation rate lagged, but pillar industries such as entertainment and tech have also gone through major disruption and many residents and businesses have left the state. “Overall, the economy continues to grow at a solid pace,” Powell said in a widely anticipated speech at the annual summer symposium of

A crash involving a Metro bus left seven people injured in Studio City on Friday morning. The collision was reported around 4:30 a.m. in the 3900 block of Lankershim Boulevard near Universal City. (KTLA) A Metro bus carrying several passengers crashed into a pole in Studio City on Friday morning, sending half a dozen people to the hospital, authorities said. Images of the crash showed the bus’ entire front-end frame crumpled. The crash occurred about 4:30 a.m. in the 3900 block of Lankershim Boulevard off Main Street near Universal Pictures and the Universal Studios lots, Los Angeles Fire Department officials said. Seven people were injured in the crash, with six taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and one person refusing treatment at the scene, officials said. The cause of the crash was not immediately clear, police said. More to Read Sign up for Essential California The most important California stories and recommendations in your inbox every morning. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. Joseph Serna is a deputy editor on the Fast Break team at the Los Angeles Times

Seven people were injured when a Metro bus struck a pole in Studio City Friday morning. The collision was reported around 4:30 a.m. in the 3900 block of Lankershim Boulevard near Universal City. Video from the scene showed heavy damage to the partially crushed front passenger side of the bus. Seven people were injured when a Metro bus crashed in Studio City on Aug. 23, 2024. (KTLA) Metro released a statement confirming the bus collided with a pole but did not say what caused the crash. Six of the seven people injured in the incident were taken to the hospital and listed as trauma patients due to the damage, the Los Angeles Fire Department said. The injuries to the patients were considered to be non-life-threatening. Metro said the bus driver was treated at the scene and released. “Metro extends well wishes for a speedy recovery to all involved,” the agency said in its statement.

Police are searching for the gunman involved in a random shooting that left a motorist dead in the Panorama City neighborhood of Los Angeles early Friday. The incident was reported around 1:30 a.m. on Van Nuys Boulevard near Osborne Street. Police said the motorist was shot while driving, lost control of the vehicle and careened into the fence of an apartment complex. Police investigate a fatal shooting of a motorist in Panorama City on Aug. 22, 2024. (KTLA) Video showed other vehicles parked on the street were also struck by the gunfire. The unidentified driver was pronounced dead after being transported to a local hospital. Los Angeles Police Department Detective Christine Moselle described the shooting as random and said authorities are still searching for a suspect. No description of the suspect or any possible vehicle used in the shooting was released.

By Kerry Breen Updated on: August 23, 2024 / 9:13 AM EDT / CBS News Calls to reauthorize Violence Against Women Act Calls grow to reauthorize Violence Against Women Act 02:21 Virginia police investigating the disappearance of a 28-year-old mother who went missing last month said Thursday they have arrested her husband on charges of concealing a body.  Mamta Kafte Bhatt was last seen on July 27, the Manassas Park Police Department said on Thursday, and spoke to a friend over the phone on July 28, according to CBS affiliate WUSA. Her husband Naresh Bhatt reported last seeing her on July 31, according to WUSA, but he did not report her missing until August 5.  Before his arrest, Bhatt told WUSA that his wife had disappeared three other times, but never for this long.  Earlier this month, police said the woman had been “involuntarily” missing. A search warrant for the couple’s home was executed on Wednesday, police said. During the search, police obtained “additional evidence” that led to the charges. Bhatt was marched out of his home in handcuffs on Thursday, WUSA reported.  Mamta Kafte Bhatt GoFundMe

Inside SpaceX’s “Polaris Dawn” mission to attempt first commercial spacewalk – CBS News Watch CBS News Four astronauts are set to launch on Tuesday for a groundbreaking six-day mission, “Polaris Dawn,” aiming to reach a record orbit 870 miles above Earth—three times higher than the International Space Station. The mission will also feature the first-ever commercial spacewalk. Mark Strassmann met the crew, who have trained for two years for this historic journey. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Democratic strategist on key takeaways from the final night of the DNC – CBS News Watch CBS News CBS News political contributor Joel Payne breaks down the key moments from the final night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

COVID-19 cases continue rising, FDA approves new booster – CBS News Watch CBS News The new Food and Drug Administration-approved booster will address strains that are presently circulating in the U.S., according to Dr. William Schaffner, a professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, who joins CBS News with more details. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

A crash involving a Metro bus left seven people injured in Studio City Friday morning. The collision was reported around 4:30 a.m. in the 3900 block of Lankershim Boulevard near Universal City. Video from the scene showed heavy damage to the partially crushed front passenger side of the bus. Seven people were injured when a Metro bus crashed in Studio City on Aug. 23, 2024. (KTLA) Six of the seven people injured in the incident were taken to the hospital and listed as trauma patients due to the damage, the Los Angeles Fire Department said. Fortunately, the injuries to the patients were considered to be non-life-threatening. The seventh patient declined transportation. There was no immediate word on what caused the bus to crash or how many other vehicles may have been involved.

Police are searching for a gunman in the fatal shooting of a motorist who crashed in the Panorama City neighborhood of Los Angeles early Friday. The incident was reported around 1:30 a.m. on Van Nuys Boulevard near Osborne Street. Police said the motorist was shot while driving, lost control of the vehicle and careened into the fence of an apartment complex. Police investigate a fatal shooting of a motorist in Panorama City on Aug. 22, 2024. (KTLA) Video showed other vehicles parked on the street were also struck by the gunfire. Investigators have not confirmed any further details about the shooting but freelance media firm KNN reported the motorist may have been shot in the chest. The unidentified driver was unconscious and not breathing when transported to a local hospital. The motorist was later pronounced dead, a Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson confirmed. No information regarding the suspect or any possible vehicle used in the shooting was released.

His Bumble bio and photos were appealing. He also traveled frequently and loved to dance. Over the phone, he came across as dorky to me. But when he suggested that we go salsa dancing for our first date, I decided dorky was doable. I love dancing too. There was a lesson at 9 p.m. followed by live music from a band. Despite my challenges with dating in L.A., I responded enthusiastically: “Sounds nice! I’m looking forward to it.” “Great,” he said. “Let’s meet at 8:30. We can have a drink and then you can join the lesson.” He emphasized the word “you.” With a playfulness in my voice, I countered: “Well, we will both do the lesson.” The nerd suddenly morphed into a snob. “I’m an expert salsa dancer. I don’t need the lesson.” I remained bubbly. “But this is a date. We will do the lesson together since it’s fun. Plus, there are never enough men. You’ll have to join.” His attitude surfaced again. “As I said, I’m an expert salsa dancer. I don’t need the lesson. That’s for you as a novice.” Firmly

It’s impossible to say with confidence that Matthew Perry would be alive today had he not gotten into his hot tub on Oct. 28 last year. But it’s hard not to wonder. The medical examiner’s report named “acute effects of ketamine” as the cause of Perry’s death, with contributing factors including coronary artery disease, an opioid known as buprenorphine — and drowning. The actor’s body was found face down in the water. The report was released in December, but the question came up again last week after the arrests of five people criminally charged with supplying Perry with ketamine. Federal prosecutors charged two dealers, two doctors and Perry’s personal assistant with obtaining and administering thousands of dollars’ worth of ketamine. The harm is not in ketamine itself, nor even in its rising popularity among the rich and famous. It’s in using it to prey on the ill and vulnerable for personal gain. Crackdowns on a drug are generally counterproductive. Crackdowns on unconscionable exploitation of vulnerable people for personal gain are generally in order. Ketamine can have great therapeutic value when administered responsibly under controlled conditions

A San Bernardino County wildfire that spanned 680 acres and took 275 firefighting personnel eight days to contain began with a few sparks from an excavator. That’s what the federal government is claiming in a complaint filed Thursday in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles. The government is suing an Upland-based pipeline contracting company and its founder, Garrett John Gentry, for negligence and is seeking more than $2.2 million in damages in the fire, which chewed through 450 acres of the San Bernardino National Forest. “Defendants are liable for all damages to the United States resulting from the South Fire, including its fire suppression costs and the United States’ administrative, investigative, accounting, and collection costs,” the government says in the lawsuit. A call to Garrett J. Gentry Engineering was not immediately returned. The 14-year-old company serves California and Arizona and clears $35 million in revenue annually . The South fire commenced on Aug. 25, 2021, and was eventually contained on Sept. 2, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection . The agency said nine structures — residential and commercial — were destroyed

By Ian Lee, Steve Berriman Updated on: August 23, 2024 / 7:35 AM EDT / CBS News Ukraine using drones in attacks inside Russia How Ukraine is using drones to attack targets inside Russia 02:01 On the Ukraine-Russia border — CBS News met the troops of Ukraine’s 117th Territorial Defense Brigade in the eastern Sumy region as they prepared for another trip to the front line. Their mission is to support Ukraine’s military operations inside Russia’s Kursk region. The forces were preparing another drone for a one-way mission — its deadly payload: a grenade attached with cable ties. The simple weapon cost only about $400 to assemble, but it would soon be hunting multimillion-dollar targets. Private Igor piloted the drone on a test run, but on real missions he can watch someone’s final moments on his small screen, and he admitted that it can feel personal. A member of Ukraine’s 117th Territorial Defense Brigade assembles an explosive drone in the country’s eastern Sumy region, as the unit supports Ukraine’s military operations inside Russia’s Kursk region. CBS News “It’s emotional,” he told CBS News. “But I understand