Eye Witness: Sales Tax Increase on New Cancer Therapy, Palm Springs Tramway Return

Here are some stories to start the day.

Increase in sales tax in California
Prepare to pay! As of Monday, more than 15 Southland cities are increasing their sales tax.

Most cities will see their taxes increase by 1/2 to 1%. This may go unnoticed if you buy something small – but it's those big items that can make you look at that receipt a second time.

More than 50 cities in California will be affected.

A promising cancer treatment for patients with tumors
A new anti-cancer therapy to fight deadly blood cancers gives hope to people battling some solid tumors.

Treatment is called CAR-T treatment and involves genetically modifying some of a patient's cells to help recognize and fight certain cancers.

Scientists published CAR-T two years ago to fight against forms of leukemia and lymphoma. Two new studies suggest that the therapy could be modified to fight solid tumors in the chest and bones.

Reopening of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
The Palm Springs aerial tramway reopens on Monday!

The popular tourist attraction was closed for more than a month after a sudden massive flood.

The cameras captured the moment this wall of water and debris spilled, taking the road.

An estimated $ 4 million in lost revenue from the 100,000 visitors who visited it last month.