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Comedian Jo Koy, a longtime friend of Sam Rubin and the rest of the KTLA 5 Morning News team, called in from Europe Monday to talk about his memories of Sam.  Unfortunately, Jo’s interview was cut short by a bad connection — “Sam would have loved that,” Jessica said paying homage to Sam’s sense of humor. Jo Koy on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Jan. 8, 2024. Jo did have time to tell us he was “devastated” when he heard the news and that Sam’s death inspired him to remind others to tell everyone in their circle, “I love you.” Koy also took to Instagram saying, “We lost one of the greatest to do it. I’m going to miss you so much Sam.”

Sam Rubin was KTLA’s family man.  He was known for combining his private and public lives together on the air – many times including his children in the fun – giving viewers a unique look inside the home life of one of KTLA’s most iconic reporters.  Sam’s four children – Rory, Perry, Darcy and Colby – were his pride and joy; his role as father was the only thing more important to him than his role as Los Angeles’ leading entertainment correspondent.  His children also loved him very dearly, as evidenced by his 16-year-old son Colby’s appearance on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Monday, where he stoically honored his father’s legacy on his life and countless other lives across Los Angeles and the world.  “The outpouring [of support] has been tremendous,” Colby said. “And people I didn’t even know are reaching out…I was on a trip with my dad and people from that trip from a different country were like ‘We’re so sorry,’ so it’s like a reunion.”  Never-before-seen Sam Rubin interview shows what made him and KTLA so successful With strength that the

We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. By Jerry Brown Edited By Matt Richardson May 13, 2024 / 1:04 PM EDT / CBS News Stubborn inflation could cause home prices to rise further, according to some experts. Getty Images The unemployment rate remains low at 3.9%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. On the flip side, inflation is at 3.50% — 1.50% higher than the Federal Reserve’s target rate. Rates for car loans and mortgages are much higher than they were a few years ago, too. Because of this, some homebuyers are finding it more difficult to afford a home since the average 30-year mortgage rates are over 7%. If you want to purchase a home, you may wonder whether you should wait for rates to drop. However, you should be aware of what could happen if inflation rates remain high. See what mortgage rate you could secure here now. What will happen to home prices if inflation stays high?  Here’s what can happen to home prices if inflation remains elevated

We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. By Angelica Leicht Edited By Matt Richardson May 13, 2024 / 12:31 PM EDT / CBS News If you’re going to borrow money from your home equity, some lenders allow you to complete the loan process fully digitally. Getty Images Home equity borrowing has become an increasingly popular option in recent years, and there are a few good reasons for it. For starters, the current rate environment has caused rates on personal loans and credit cards to be elevated, but because borrowing against your home equity means using your home as collateral, home equity loan interest rates are typically much lower comparatively. And, home values have continued to soar in most markets. While the average homeowner had about $182,000 on average at the start of the pandemic, homeowners have an average of about $299,000 in home equity today .  To access their home equity , homeowners in today’s market generally opt for either a home equity loan or a home equity line of credit (HELOC)

A week in the life of CBS News anchor Anne-Marie Green – CBS News Watch CBS News CBS News 24/7 anchor Anne-Marie Green recently spoke with Parents magazine about what a typical week in her life looks like as a journalist and the mom of a tween. Take a look at some of the highlights. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

The Los Angeles County district attorney’s office has taken the highly unusual step of removing the prosecutors who convicted Rebecca Grossman of double murder, outraging the parents of the two young boys she killed in a Westlake Village crosswalk. Dist. Atty. George Gascón’s office replaced prosecutors Jamie Castro, Ryan Gould and their supervisor, Garrett Dameron, after they began preparing a motion to remove Grossman’s new attorney, James Spertus, because of a conflict of interest, according to an email by one of the prosecutors to his bosses. Spertus also represents Asst. Dist. Atty. Diana Teran, a top advisor to Gascón recently charged with 11 felonies in connection with the illegal use of confidential sheriff’s records. Spertus has denied any wrongdoing by Teran. The prosecutors’ removal comes at a potentially vital moment in the Grossman case as Spertus preps a motion for a new trial, which has delayed sentencing for the wealthy Grossman Burn Center co-founder until at least next month. Grossman has been awaiting sentencing since her Feb. 23 conviction of second-degree murder in the deaths of brothers Mark and Jacob Iskander, 11 and 8, who

One person suffered serious injuries Monday in a fire that damaged an outbuilding in the Perris area. Firefighters were sent to the 1100 block of South A Street at 7:22 a.m. on reports of “an outbuilding fully involved in fire,” according to the Riverside County Fire Department. “One patient suffered serious injuries and was transported by ground ambulance to a local hospital,” the fire department reported. “The fire was contained to the outbuilding.” The cause of the fire was under investigation.

An 82-year-old man who went missing from Compton has been found authorities said Monday. Leroy Coatley was last seen at 7 p.m. Sunday in the 2600 block of West Alondra Boulevard, and authorities sought the public’s help to find him. On Monday, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department reported that he had been found. Other details were not released.

The pursuit of a burglary suspect ended with the driver crashing into a tree and being taken into custody in Calabasas early Monday morning. The chase began around 12:30 a.m. when deputies tried to stop a woman driving a Mazda CX-5 on Lynn Road in Thousand Oaks for speeding, a spokesperson for the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies discovered the driver had a warrant for her arrest in connection with a burglary. A burglary suspect was taken into custody following a pursuit in Calabasas on May 13, 2024. (KTLA) A burglary suspect was taken into custody following a pursuit in Calabasas on May 13, 2024. (KTLA) A pursuit ensued when the driver fled from authorities and entered the 101 Freeway, the spokesperson said. During the pursuit the suspect rammed several deputy vehicles and drove on the sidewalk to get away, the spokesperson said. The vehicle eventually crossed into Los Angeles County, prompting California Highway Patrol officers to engage in the chase. Just before 2 a.m., the vehicle slammed into a tree on Las Virgenes and Lost Hills roads. CHP officers took the woman, who

The KTLA 5 Morning News team is mourning the loss of one of its founding members and an icon in the entertainment world: Sam Rubin. Sam’s death at the age of 64 was announced Friday, stunning coworkers and drawing tributes from his friends and colleagues in Hollywood. Sam joined KTLA 5 Morning News in 1991, instantly making an impact with his knowledge of film and television and infectious charm. His reports, interviews and feature segments were central to the morning broadcast and a hallmark of KTLA’s brand. KTLA’s Sam Rubin appears with Muppets characters. (KTLA) Sam Rubin in high school during a taping of “Student News” in 1977 (Rick Gerber). Sam Rubin demonstrates his world-famous ‘cupcake sandwich’ method. (KTLA) Sam Rubin’s eldest daughter Perry reporting on the KTLA 5 Morning News. Legendary KTLA entertainment reporter Sam Rubin. (KTLA) LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 22: Television personalities Jessica Holmes (L) and Sam Rubin arrive at the 65th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on September 22, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) Jessica Holmes and Sam Rubin reporting

By Analisa Novak May 13, 2024 / 12:09 PM EDT / CBS News Jennifer Hudson talks renewal of talk show Jennifer Hudson talks success and renewal of her talk show 06:13 Twenty years after her elimination from “American Idol,” Jennifer Hudson is reaching new heights in her ever-evolving career. Her talk show “The Jennifer Hudson Show”, which  premiered  in 2022, was renewed for a third season earlier this year.  Hudson said she has come a long way since her Idol days, but the passion she had when she first started remains. “I’ve been so blessed to do so many things because I do it for the love, the passion,” she said on “CBS Mornings” on Monday. “When I was eliminated from ‘American Idol,’ I’m like, ‘Well, you still have your talent and as long as you keep at it, it has no choice but to give in.” That talent led her to receive Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards —making her one of the few EGOT award winners in Hollywood. Her talk show has been recognized with four Daytime Emmy nominations. It also received other

By Kelsie Hoffman May 13, 2024 / 12:01 PM EDT / CBS News Gayle King welcomes new granddaughter “CBS Mornings” co-host Gayle King welcomes new granddaughter 00:28 Gayle King is a grandmother again! The “CBS Mornings” co-host announced on Instagram on Sunday the birth of her granddaughter, Grayson, marking the “best Mother’s Day ever.” King shared photos of her daughter Kirby Bumpus, son-in-law Virgil Miller and new big brother Luca welcoming the latest addition to the family. This year, Mother’s Day coincided with Kirby’s birthday, giving the growing family a lot to celebrate! In her social media post, King said they were also joined by her son, Will Bumpus, and his fiancé Elise Smith.  Congratulations to King and her entire family! “CBS Mornings” co-host Gayle King welcomes her new granddaughter, Grayson! CBS News/Gayle King Kelsie Hoffman Kelsie Hoffman is a push and platform editor on CBS News’ Growth and Engagement team. She previously worked on Hearst Television’s National Desk and as a local TV reporter in Pennsylvania and Virginia. Facebook Instagram

Childish Gambino will embark on a world tour in August four years after first releasing his “3.15.20” album, which was rereleased Sunday. The multihyphenate — better known as Donald Glover in the film and TV industry — dropped a new version of his 2020 album “3.15.20” under its original name, “Atavista,” which he called “the finished version” of his fourth studio album. Gambino’s New World Tour, his first since 2019, will include stops across North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand and include Amaarae and Willow for select dates. Presale begins Wednesday and general sales begin Friday. The “Community” alum and “Atlanta” star launches the tour on Aug. 11 in Oklahoma City and comes to Los Angeles on Sept. 18 and 19, where he’ll play Crypto.com Arena with Willow. His other California show will be Sept. 21 in San Francisco, where he’ll play the Chase Center with Amaarae. Gambino wraps the North American leg of the tour in Chicago in October then heads to France, across Europe then to Australia and New Zealand. The tour is slated to wrap in Perth, Australia, in February 2025.

Since Sam Rubin’s sudden death, KTLA employees have been sifting through hours upon hours of archived footage and on-air interviews with the entertainment reporting icon.  But not everything made the air.  KTLA anchor Chris Schauble posted a never-before-seen interview with Rubin to X on Sunday night that touched on what makes him and KTLA so successful.  KTLA viewers invited to The Apple Pan Monday to remember Sam Rubin The 2021 interview was posted in five parts and discussed various aspects of Sam’s workplace opinions:  Sam on how to be successful in TV news  “What makes someone successful in broadcasting, in my view, is that you know what you’re talking about,” he said. “I’ll be honest with you, and I’ve said this before, you either have it or you don’t.”  Sam on being yourself  “One thing that’s happening in TV more than anything else now is this idea of warmth and emotion,” he said. “You’re really being yourself…it’s not a cloak of yourself, it’s who you really are.”  Sam on news station camaraderie  “It sounds cliché but it’s true; we genuinely get along and we really

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By Analisa Novak Updated on: May 13, 2024 / 11:03 AM EDT / CBS News John Krasinski on how his kids inspired “IF” John Krasinski on why “IF” is his most personal movie yet 06:53 Writer, director and actor John Krasinski’s filmography runs the gamut from the romantic comedy “Something Borrowed” to Marvel’s “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” and his silent thriller “A Quiet Place” with wife Emily Blunt. However, he says his latest film “IF” is his most personal project to date. “I made this movie for my kids,” he said in an interview that aired on “CBS Mornings” on Monday, explaining he always wanted to make a movie for his two children but struggled to think of an idea. The film, distributed by Paramount Pictures and out Friday, May 17, is about a young girl who has adventures with the left-behind imaginary friends of the world. Krasinski took on a triple role in the film, writing, directing and starring in it. He said the idea came from observing his children with Blunt and seeing a “magical world” that his two daughters would go

WASHINGTON —  The Supreme Court on Monday turned down an appeal from California prison officials who sought immunity from lawsuits for having transferred inmates with COVID-19 to San Quentin in May 2020, setting off an outbreak that killed 26 prisoners and one guard. The justices denied the appeals with no comment or dissent. The transfer decision was later lambasted by state lawmakers as a “fiasco,” “abhorrent” and “the worst prison health screw-up in state history.” The California Institution for Men in Chino had been hit hard by COVID-19. Nine of its inmates had died and about 600 were infected in May 2020. San Quentin then had no known cases at that time. In an effort to prevent further harm at CIM, prison officials decided to move 122 inmates from Chino north to San Quentin. Within days, San Quentin reported 25 COVID cases among the 122 new arrivals. Within three weeks, the virus spread to 499 others. By early September, at least 2,100 inmates and 270 staff had tested positive. The state now faces four major lawsuits from the families of those who died as well as

(Ryan Sun / Associated Press) May 13, 2024 7:01 AM PT CHICAGO —  Bronny James has been cleared by NBA doctors to participate in the league’s draft combine, sources not authorized to speak publicly about the matter confirmed to The Times. James, who played at USC last season, suffered sudden cardiac arrest prior to his freshman year. A former McDonald’s All-American who starred at Sierra Canyon, James returned to play on Dec. 10 after suffering the heart issue during a workout on USC’s campus on July 24. He was eventually diagnosed with a congenital heart defect In 25 games with USC, he averaged 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists. The Athletic reported James intends to stay in the draft. Despite the modest statistics, James could get selected in the second round of the draft because some scouts like his defense and IQ. His father, the Lakers’ LeBron James, can become an unrestricted free agent. And while he spoke in the past about a desire to play with his son in the NBA, LeBron James has walked that back publicly, saying he wants his son to

Aleali May loves an Easter egg. And at Paris Fashion Week last year, it was unmissable: a giant, gleaming butterfly hanging above her solar plexus at the Louis Vuitton men’s show by Pharrell Williams. A butterfly is known for its transformative qualities, is symbolic for its hero’s journey — starting as one thing and going through pain and darkness to come out the other side something bigger and more beautiful. The piece is part of a collection, which May designed as the first drop from lab-grown diamond company GRWN, called Metamorphosis. “[It’s] me evolving in the space of jewelry, and me just evolving, honestly,” the creative director and designer says. “This is a moment.” An obvious centerpiece of the Metamorphosis collection is a choker with a line of three large butterflies dropping down toward the belly button, the last and largest being the size of a child’s hand and positioned at an angle — every inch of the piece decked out in lab-grown diamonds. There is also a smaller necklace that is no less ornate or extravagant: a large butterfly hanging at the tip of

The KTLA 5 Morning News team is mourning the loss of one of its founding members and an icon in the entertainment world Sam Rubin. Sam’s death at the age of 64 was announced Friday, stunning coworkers and drawing tributes from his friends and colleagues in Hollywood. Sam joined KTLA 5 Morning News in 1991, instantly making an impact with his knowledge of film and television and infectious charm. His reports, interviews and feature segments were central to the morning broadcast and a hallmark of KTLA’s brand. KTLA’s Sam Rubin appears with Muppets characters. (KTLA) Sam Rubin in high school during a taping of “Student News” in 1977 (Rick Gerber). Sam Rubin demonstrates his world-famous ‘cupcake sandwich’ method. (KTLA) Sam Rubin’s eldest daughter Perry reporting on the KTLA 5 Morning News. Legendary KTLA entertainment reporter Sam Rubin. (KTLA) LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 22: Television personalities Jessica Holmes (L) and Sam Rubin arrive at the 65th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on September 22, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) Jessica Holmes and Sam Rubin reporting

By Li Cohen May 13, 2024 / 10:13 AM EDT / CBS News Officials warning of hotter temps this summer Officials warning of hotter temperatures this summer after record-breaking 2023 03:46 A Canadian town is bracing for what its mayor says could be its “last stand” against a raging out-of-control wildfire that has already burned more than 13,000 acres.  As of Monday, the Parker Lake Wildfire in British Columbia had grown to 5,280 hectares, or 13,047 acres, the BC Wildfire Service said. It’s currently considered “out-of-control.”  Cliff Chapman, director of provincial operations at the service, said during a briefing on Sunday that wildfire activity in the area around Fort Nelson “increased dramatically.”  “The Parker Lake Wildfire started west of Fort Nelson on May 10 and exhibited fast growth and high fire behavior,” he said, saying responders were sent to the area immediately to help prepare the region and assist in evacuations. “…Extreme winds and dry conditions drove this fire towards the community of Fort Nelson.” He said the fire is “aggressive” and that highways in the area are closed.  “If you are still in Fort