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College athletics is all about NIL and "Show Me the Money," but that's not the case at the countless mid-major schools that are also trying to compete. CBS LA's Jill Painter Lopez stopped by CSUN practice recently to find out the special way Head Coach Andy Newman sold his center Mahmoud Fofana to return for a 6th season!
Ilia Malinin is doing unbelievable jumps on the ice & the American figure skater is the heavy favorite heading into his first Winter Olympics in Italy. They call him the Quad God and he landed seven of those incredible jumps in the Grand Prix Finals in Japan earlier in December. CBS LA's Jill Painter Lopez caught up with the 2-Time World Champ while training at Great Park Ice in Irvine...
Angel City's Savy King looks to make a difference after collapsing on the field during a game due to a heart abnormality.
Corey Perry played 14 seasons for the Ducks... and now the hockey legend is an LA King! Corey sits down with Jill Painter Lopez to talk about swapping the OC for the South Bay!
A new documentary called "The Mighty Oaks" tells the story of the rise of Lacrosse in Morgan Hill, CA
Kawhi Leonard scored 29 points, Bennedict Mathurin scored 23 on 8-for-11-shooting, and the Los Angeles Clippers won their third in a row, 130-107 over the Indiana Pacers.
Washington rolls past Southern California 91-72 behind big nights from Zoom Diallo and Hannes Steinbach.
Cutter Gauthier scored twice in a span of just over three minutes in the first period, backup Ville Husso stopped 42 shots and the Anaheim Ducks beat the New York Islanders 5-1.
The Los Angeles Chargers have released guard Mekhi Becton and tight end Will Dissly as they reshape the roster a week before the NFL's new league year begins.
NBA Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups and former player Damon Jones are among 31 people charged in the federal case. They have pleaded not guilty.
Holtz coached Notre Dame from 1986 to 1996, winning 100 games with the school, including a 12-0 national title-winning season in 1988.
A North Carolina woman has sued the Los Angeles Dodgers for negligence after she suffered an injury when she was hit in the shoulder by a BuzzBall alcoholic drink container during a game in August 2025.
An unlikely run at the California state title has put the Sierra Vista High School Dons girls' basketball team's cell phone ban in the spotlight, which they say has not only brought them closer but also helped them dominate their competition.
UCLA cruised past ninth-ranked Nebraska, leading all the way in a 72–52 win powered by Trent Perry's 20 points.
Luka Doncic had 27 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, LeBron James added 21 points and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied past the New Orleans Pelicans 110-101 for their third straight victory.
The NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche snapped the Anaheim Ducks' five-game winning streak with a 5-1 victory.
Along with the "True Lies" co-stars, the California Hall of Fame's new inductees will include Olympians Carl Lewis and Janet Evans and Mariachi Reyna de Los Ángeles.
Devon Toews scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third period, Martin Necas added an empty-netter to go with two assists, and the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4-2.
Kawhi Leonard had 23 points, eight rebounds and four assists, and the Los Angeles Clippers erased a 17-point deficit to beat the short-handed Golden State Warriors 114-101.
Luka Doncic had 28 points and nine assists, LeBron James added 24 points and the Los Angeles Lakers finished a back-to-back set with a 128-104 victory over the Sacramento Kings.
Hoop dreams came true for some local girls basketball teams after the Los Angeles Clippers hosted the Parks and Recreation league finals at the Intuit Dome.
The 39-year-old man who allegedly stabbed a woman in downtown Los Angeles was wanted for allegedly killing someone at a homeless encampment last year.
CalOSHA fined the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department more than $350,000 after inspectors found several violations in the deadly explosion that killed three deputies in 2025.
After Lola escaped in 2021, Bluestone said she put up flyers, looked at shelters, and was hoping someone would call her because Lola was microchipped. Weeks turned into months, and nothing.
An Apple Valley family who called 911 during an apparent burglary sued the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department after a deputy shot one of their loved ones.
Hoop dreams came true for some local girls basketball teams after the Los Angeles Clippers hosted the Parks and Recreation league finals at the Intuit Dome.
The 39-year-old man who allegedly stabbed a woman in downtown Los Angeles was wanted for allegedly killing someone at a homeless encampment last year.
Los Angeles Rams All-Pro wide receiver Puka Nacua was in rehab before he was sued for assault and battery by a woman who says he made an antisemitic statement and bit her on the shoulder, his attorney said on Wednesday.
CalOSHA fined the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department more than $350,000 after inspectors found several violations in the deadly explosion that killed three deputies in 2025.
After Lola escaped in 2021, Bluestone said she put up flyers, looked at shelters, and was hoping someone would call her because Lola was microchipped. Weeks turned into months, and nothing.
With some non-citizens no longer eligible for Cal Fresh benefits, Orange County food banks are bracing for an influx of clients.
Honest drivers are now saving money after new cameras deterred toll violators from using the 91 Freeway's carpool lanes.
Renowned marine biologist Chris Lowe said the unusually warm winter has pushed young white sharks to Southern California's coastline.
A Santa Ana mother is missing after what was supposed to be a quick trip across the border to Tijuana.
United Airlines said the pilots saw the helicopter, received a traffic alert and leveled the aircraft.
An Apple Valley family who called 911 during an apparent burglary sued the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department after a deputy shot one of their loved ones.
Honest drivers are now saving money after new cameras deterred toll violators from using the 91 Freeway's carpool lanes.
UC Riverside and Cal Baptist University will switch conferences ahead of the upcoming 2026 season after the Big West Conference and Pac-12 Conference announced a partnership on Tuesday.
A 32-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash near the Temecula Creek Inn on Tuesday afternoon, according to California Highway Patrol officers.
A U.S. Marine was detained at the Palm Springs International Airport on Monday after he allegedly tried to bring a live explosive round through airport screening, according to Riverside County officials.
"The scary scenarios are, unfortunately, extremely plausible" if the critical Persian Gulf waterway stays effectively sealed, economist Paul Krugman said.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts launched on a nine-and-a-half-day mission around the moon and back.
Tiger Woods announced Tuesday that he's "stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment" after pleading not guilty to charges including driving under the influence.
President Trump has long wanted to place additional restrictions on mail-in voting, which he has called "mail-in cheating."
Tiger Woods was arrested last week in Florida and charged with driving under the influence after a vehicle crash.
A federal judge directed the Trump administration to restore the legal status of migrants allowed into the U.S. under a now-defunct Biden administration program for asylum-seekers who arrived at the southern border.
President Trump is planning to deliver a prime-time address Wednesday night to "provide an important update on Iran," the White House said, as the president faces critical decisions in the monthlong war.
President Trump has long wanted to place additional restrictions on mail-in voting, which he has called "mail-in cheating."
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's construction of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom to replace the White House's East Wing,
California will require artificial intelligence companies to implement safety and privacy guardrails under a new order from Gov. Gavin Newsom.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
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.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
LA County public health officials issued a bacteria warning at several beaches as a potentially record-breaking heat wave arrives in Southern California.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
More than a dozen cities and counties across California were given a "final warning" from state officials Wednesday, saying they have failed to properly plan for additional new homes amid the state's lack of affordable housing.
A nonprofit that booked a Social Agent said it's a lot cheaper than hiring someone to do their social media full-time. A typical job runs about $200, with same-day delivery, and if clients already have footage, they can upload it and get a finished piece.
A California judge has tentatively stopped the state from canceling commercial licenses for more than 20,000 immigrant truck drivers.
The Fremont factory will still manufacture Model 3 and Y, but the space where Model S and X are made will instead focus on mass production of Tesla's Gen 3 Optimus robots.
About 30% of San Francisco was without power at the height of the outage, according to utility provider PG&E.
Los Angeles Rams All-Pro wide receiver Puka Nacua was in rehab before he was sued for assault and battery by a woman who says he made an antisemitic statement and bit her on the shoulder, his attorney said on Wednesday.
Deni Avdija had 28 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, Jrue Holiday hit seven 3s and finished with 30 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Los Angeles Clippers 114-104 and snap their five-game win streak.
Shohei Ohtani dominated in his first start on the mound this season as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-1 in drizzly conditions.
Luka Doncic scored 42 points with 12 assists, Deandre Ayton added 18 points with nine rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to four games with a 127-113 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Cubs starter Jameson Taillon gave up two hits over 4 2/3 innings in his season debut.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
Olivia Munn tells Tracy Smith about how she turned a symptomless Stage 1 breast cancer diagnosis into a mission to help other women.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Hollywood's biggest night is changing venues, with the Oscars ceremony moving from the Dolby Theatre to L.A. Live in 2029.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
LAFD firefighters rescued a pair of dogs from their burning home in Sherman Oaks.
Hoop dreams came true for some local girls basketball teams after the Los Angeles Clippers hosted the Parks and Recreation league finals at the Intuit Dome. Laurie Perez reports.
Michelle Bluestone got a call last month that she never expected to get: an animal shelter in Echo Park said they had her dog, Lola, and that she could come get her.
The 39-year-old man who allegedly stabbed a woman in downtown Los Angeles was wanted for allegedly killing someone at a homeless encampment last year.
A Lake Arrowhead woman was heading to New York's Times Square from JFK Airport when her Uber shuttle caught on fire. Lesley Marin reports.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
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.
