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Tyson Harris was about to start high school football at Crespi when he got a diagnosis that would change his life, leukemia. His treatment plan included long hospital stays and chemotherapy. Through it all, Harris learned to lean on faith and family. This year the defensive back returned to the Celts as a student athlete and made quite an impact.
The Kings hosted their "Girls Try Hockey for Free" day offering girls ages 5-9 an empowering opportunity to begin their journey in the game of hockey.
Sports Central's Jill Painter Lopez went to Westlake High ahead of the CIF Southern Section Playoffs to find out more about how the Warriors went from 0-10 in 2024 to 10-0 in 2025! Coach Clausen comes from a football family & following the tragic loss of his wife, he joined the Warriors staff and has made it a family-friendly environment around the Westlake program.
Alison Levine sat down with Sports Central's Jaime Maggio recently, to share the story on how she was drawn to mountain climbing & polar exploration, ultimately leading her to become one of the very few people in the world to complete the Adventure Grand Slam. Alison now shares her experiences & leadership lessons as a motivational speaker.
Aiden Desormiers is not your typical student athlete at Dana Hills High School. The senior wide receiver is more of a renaissance man. Not only does he play football, he’s a center fielder on the baseball team and has a 4.6 GPA... and he’s an accomplished violinist!
Kamren Kinchens had two of the Rams' four interceptions, Matthew Stafford threw two touchdown passes and Los Angeles hung on to beat the Seattle Seahawks 21-19 for its fifth consecutive victory.
The Jacksonville Jaguars bounced back from the worst collapse in franchise history by thumping the Los Angeles Chargers 35-6 behind rushing touchdowns from Travis Etienne, Trevor Lawrence and rookie Bhaysul Tuten.
Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 33 points, followed by 30 from Payton Pritchard as Boston beat the visiting Clippers, 121-118.
Boyd was shot in the abdomen in Midtown Manhattan and rushed to the hospital, where he is listed in critical but stable condition.
Gabriela Jaquez scored 17 points to lead UCLA in a dominant 94-61 win over South Florida on Saturday night.
Top-ranked Ohio State dominated UCLA with a 48-10 victory, improving to 10-0 for the season.
Joyce Edwards had 17 points and 10 rebounds as No. 2 South Carolina defeated eighth-ranked Southern California 69-52.
Luka Doncic had 41 points and nine rebounds, Austin Reaves added 25 points and eight assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 119-95.
Anton Forsberg made 17 saves in his Ottawa return for his first shutout of the season, Alex Laferriere scored in the first period and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Senators 1-0 on Saturday night.
Minnesota backup Jesper Wallstedt made 28 saves for his second straight shutout and Wild beat the Anaheim Ducks 2-0 on Saturday night.
Makai Lemon made 10 catches for 153 yards and a second-half touchdown, and No. 17 Southern California scored 19 unanswered points to keep its College Football Playoff hopes alive with a 26-21 victory over Iowa.
Former Seattle Seahawks safety Kenny Easley, who was nicknamed "The Enforcer" for his hard hitting, has died at age 66.
James Harden scored four of his 10 overtime points in the second extra period and finished with season highs of 41 points and 14 rebounds, along with 11 assists, as the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Dallas Mavericks 133-127 in an NBA Cup game.
Anthony Dell'Orso scored 20 points off the bench and Jaden Bradley hit the go-ahead 3-pointer to help No. 5 Arizona rally for a 69-65 victory over 15th-ranked UCLA in the Hall of Fame Series at Intuit Dome.
Rodney Rice had a triple-double with 21 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists to lead USC past Illinois State 87-67 in the Hall of Fame Series opener at Intuit Dome.
CBS LA meteorologists said rain will begin to fall in parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties during the morning hours, but will not intensify until the afternoon and evening.
Darren Williams, Wescom president and CEO, said that they are starting to notify wildfire survivors this week through letters, emails, and text messages.
Home surveillance video of the incident shared by the family's attorney shows a man they say is Gerardo Rodriguez pacing along the street while holding what looks to be a gun.
The Supreme Court will not reconsider a 25-year-old decision that found student-led and initiated prayer at football games unconstitutional.
A second police pursuit was initiated when the driver allegedly attempted to flee and lost control of the truck, crashing into an electric pole.
CBS LA meteorologists said rain will begin to fall in parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties during the morning hours, but will not intensify until the afternoon and evening.
Darren Williams, Wescom president and CEO, said that they are starting to notify wildfire survivors this week through letters, emails, and text messages.
A second police pursuit was initiated when the driver allegedly attempted to flee and lost control of the truck, crashing into an electric pole.
One person was found dead inside of a Hyde Park bungalow that caught on fire Sunday afternoon.
Los Angeles Police Department officers have arrested a suspect they dubbed the "Mountain Bike Bandit," who they believe is connected to at least 20 different commercial burglaries in the San Fernando Valley over the last several weeks.
Orange County firefighters rescued a man who was trapped above rushing water over the weekend after a powerful storm brought heavy rainfall to the area.
Five separate bomb threats forced the Fullerton Police Department to lock down four schools and evacuate a hospital on Thursday.
Security cameras captured a person tossing a grocery bag containing the dog over an iron gate.
Sophomore Lauren Turner collided with a box truck while riding an electric scooter more than a month ago.
Sophomore Lauren Turner collided with a box truck while riding an electric scooter more than a month ago.
Home surveillance video of the incident shared by the family's attorney shows a man they say is Gerardo Rodriguez pacing along the street while holding what looks to be a gun.
At least eight people were hospitalized on Sunday when a home in Chino Hills caught fire from a possible gas leak, according to San Bernardino County authorities.
One person inside the car and three people inside the home were hospitalized with injuries sustained in the crash, firefighters said.
Rifle fire interrupted a Friday night softball game at a Riverside park last week.
An Inland Empire nonprofit organization is looking for help as the large number of wild donkeys that they house continues to grow, as the creatures' natural habitat continues to be reduced by housing developments.
The Supreme Court will not reconsider a 25-year-old decision that found student-led and initiated prayer at football games unconstitutional.
Roads are likely to be busy this year, with 90% of travelers planning to drive to their Thanksgiving destination, travel group says.
The Federal Aviation Administration says it is lifting all restrictions on commercial flights that were imposed during the government shutdown.
The family in a statement said that Jackson's condition is stabilized and he is breathing without the assistance of machines.
Miami Beach Police announced that the 22-year-old was taken into custody on multiple charges, including possessing amphetamine and marijuana, along with resisting an officer without violence.
The Supreme Court will not reconsider a 25-year-old decision that found student-led and initiated prayer at football games unconstitutional.
From Miami to San Diego, schools around the U.S. are seeing big drops in enrollment of students from immigrant families as President Trump's immigration crackdown makes itself felt in numerous ways.
The Federal Aviation Administration says it is lifting all restrictions on commercial flights that were imposed during the government shutdown.
In a reversal, President Trump says House Republicans should vote to release the Jeffrey Epstein files. House GOP leaders intend to hold a vote Tuesday, sources say.
The most advanced U.S. aircraft carrier has arrived in the Caribbean Sea in a display of American military power.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Meal kit delivery firm HelloFresh will pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
With the help of her daughter and her 5th-grade class, CBS News California (KCAL) Investigative reporter Julie Watts investigates "Sephora Kids" concerns.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
Supervisors will vote on the ordinance again in two weeks, after a review period. If approved, it would bar the sale of kratom derivatives to people under 21 in Riverside County.
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care workers across California are hitting the picket line Tuesday, as a five-day strike begins.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a series of bills aimed at expanding access to reproductive health care and strengthening privacy protections for patients and providers in California.
Waymo has begun offering autonomous robotaxi service using freeways for the first time in select cities in California and Arizona, the company announced.
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care workers across California are hitting the picket line Tuesday, as a five-day strike begins.
A charity that accepted donations of vehicles that would pay for breast cancer screenings for low-income patients agreed Thursday to pay a $3.8 million fine and to restrictions on future fundraising activities in 19 U.S. states, including Colorado.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Target CEO Brian Cornell, who helped reenergize the company but has struggled to turn around weak sales in a more competitive retail landscape since the COVID pandemic, plans to step down Feb. 1.
Kamren Kinchens had two of the Rams' four interceptions, Matthew Stafford threw two touchdown passes and Los Angeles hung on to beat the Seattle Seahawks 21-19 for its fifth consecutive victory.
The Jacksonville Jaguars bounced back from the worst collapse in franchise history by thumping the Los Angeles Chargers 35-6 behind rushing touchdowns from Travis Etienne, Trevor Lawrence and rookie Bhaysul Tuten.
Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 33 points, followed by 30 from Payton Pritchard as Boston beat the visiting Clippers, 121-118.
Boyd was shot in the abdomen in Midtown Manhattan and rushed to the hospital, where he is listed in critical but stable condition.
Gabriela Jaquez scored 17 points to lead UCLA in a dominant 94-61 win over South Florida on Saturday night.
Miami Beach Police announced that the 22-year-old was taken into custody on multiple charges, including possessing amphetamine and marijuana, along with resisting an officer without violence.
The highly anticipated Lucas Museum of Narrative Art has finally set an opening date, marking the culmination of more than seven years of construction in Los Angeles' Exposition Park neighborhood.
The Screen Actors Guild Awards are now called the Actor Awards.
Sally Kirkland was best known for sharing the screen with Paul Newman and Robert Redford in "The Sting" and her Oscar-nominated title role in the 1987 movie "Anna."
The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Warren Zevon, Bad Company, Salt-N-Pepa, Outkast, Soundgarden, Cyndi Lauper and The White Stripes.
Darren Williams, Wescom president and CEO, talks about a debt relief program for fire survivors.
Metro’s tap-to-exit system is part of the agency's efforts to improve rider safety.
Early Monday morning a person was shot and killed on the street in Boyle Heights. One person in custody.
A police pursuit in Fountain Valley ended when the driver lost control of their truck and crashed into an electric pole, sending sparks flying.
Another round of rain is expected to impact Southern California on Monday. There will be widespread rain in the afternoon.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
KCAL News Anchor and three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died.
