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LAFC & Angel City have a new home - in name, at least. BMO Stadium is the new name of the soccer & concert venue as many dignitaries, including Magic Johnson, showed up to kick things off downtown
The bond between WNBA star sisters Nneka & Chiney Ogwumike has once again kept them together on the Sparks for at least another season. Jaime Maggio caught up with them at an event in their honor after both re-signed with the team
He's a world champ, all star and defensive player of the year (who also happens to be our lead March Madness analyst). Now, Metta World Peace is taking on coaching as passionately as he played, as an assistant with the women's team at Cal State LA
With a mixture of glamour & grit, Foxxy Fierce is taking fun to a new level for WOW Women Of Wrestling, all while spending time on roller skates as a unique training tool
Loyola High lineman Jack Paris earned a rare perfect score on the ACT. So how do you still play football in college after that? You go to MIT. That's where he's headed to major in economics & still hone his skills on the field
Matthew Wright kicked a 31-yard field goal that banked off the left upright as time expired, and the Kansas City Chiefs survived another close game, beating the Los Angeles Chargers 19-17 to win their ninth straight AFC West title.
Jalen Green scored 31 points, Amen Thompson added 22 and the Houston Rockets defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 117-106.
Juan Soto, the four-time MLB All-Star, has agreed to a record 15-year, $765 million contract with the Mets, according to reports.
A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that outfielder Michael Conforto and the Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a $17 million, one-year contract.
LeBron James will sit out Sunday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers due to left foot soreness, the NBA career scoring leader's first missed game of the season.
Dylan Andrews banked in a 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds remaining to give UCLA a 73-71 victory over No. 12 Oregon on Sunday, the Ducks' first loss of the season.
The Trojans will face Texas A&M on Dec. 27 at Allegiant Stadium for the SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl.
Dave Parker and Dick Allen have been elected to baseball's Hall of Fame by the classic era committee.
Rookie wide receiver Ladd McConkey is inactive for the Los Angeles Chargers' game against the Kansas City Chiefs because of knee and shoulder injuries.
The Los Angeles Rams overcame Josh Allen's record six-touchdown performance to snap the Buffalo Bills' seven-game winning streak with a 44-42 victory.
Lauren Betts had 23 point and top-ranked UCLA survived a late challenge with a 73-62 victory over Washington in the Big Ten opener for both teams.
The Rose Bowl is the next stop on No. 1 Oregon's national championship quest.
Adrian Kempe and Alex Laferriere scored goals, Darcy Kuemper made 22 saves, and the Los Angeles Kings beat Minnesota 4-1 to end the Wild's five-game win streak.
Desmond Claude scored 20 points to lead four in double figures and Southern California rolled to an 85-61 victory over Washington to end a three-game skid.
Joseph Paintsil and Dejan Joveljic scored in the first half, and the LA Galaxy won their record sixth MLS Cup championship with a 2-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls.
The Los Angeles Police Department is in pursuit of a stolen vehicle near Silver Lake.
The DMV and the California Highway Patrol launched a pilot program targeting drivers who exceed 100 mph.
The CBS News California Investigates team recently obtained new data from the LAFD that shows more than 100 trucks were out of service during the Palisades Fire.
A power outage caused 60 people to evacuate from the Disneyland Monorail on Thursday.
A Pasadena resident, whose home burned down during the Eaton Fire, has added a fire-proof roof, sprinklers and aluminum to her new rebuild.
The Los Angeles Police Department is in pursuit of a stolen vehicle near Silver Lake.
The DMV and the California Highway Patrol launched a pilot program targeting drivers who exceed 100 mph.
The CBS News California Investigates team recently obtained new data from the LAFD that shows more than 100 trucks were out of service during the Palisades Fire.
A Pasadena resident, whose home burned down during the Eaton Fire, has added a fire-proof roof, sprinklers and aluminum to her new rebuild.
Los Angeles County prosecutors charged a Santa Monica woman with her baby's murder.
A power outage caused 60 people to evacuate from the Disneyland Monorail on Thursday.
A former employee of The Claremont Colleges Services pleaded guilty to using his company card to spend $1 million.
Irvine police are searching for a man who was caught on camera as he allegedly stole $1,700 worth of caviar from a Whole Foods grocery store in December.
Police said around 4:50 a.m., a person approached the front of the department and left a brief case in front of the lobby doors.
A man was sucker punched after confronting a group that cut the line at Disneyland's Indiana Jones Adventure, his family said.
The cashier said the suspect asked for Oreo ice cream before pulling out a knife and demanding money.
While it's not clear what caused the big rig to topple, high winds are in the region's forecast for Thursday.
Deputies estimated that the plants are worth a street value of over $1 million.
A former employee of The Claremont Colleges Services pleaded guilty to using his company card to spend $1 million.
Video shows the intense moments when a hiker and two good Samaritans jump into action to save a German Shepherd that got stuck on a steep cliff above the West Fork Mohave River in Hesperia on Monday.
The shooting occurred outside a church building while a funeral service was being held inside, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said in a statement.
Video from the scene, along with statements from witnesses and local officials, disputes the accounts of federal officials regarding the circumstances that led up to the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old woman.
President Trump said "people live in homes, not corporations," in announcing plans to bar big investors from home purchases.
The new dietary guidelines recommend limits on added sugars and mention gut health. Here's what to know.
An ICE officer fatally shot a woman Wednesday morning in south Minneapolis, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
Gov. Gavin Newsom directed a bevy of criticism at the Trump administration in his final State of the State address Thursday, saying California's "spirit is being tested."
Video from the scene, along with statements from witnesses and local officials, disputes the accounts of federal officials regarding the circumstances that led up to the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old woman.
An ICE officer fatally shot a woman Wednesday morning in south Minneapolis, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
The U.S. carried out operations Wednesday to seize the oil tankers Marinera and Sophia, officials announced.
The webpage, featured under the official whitehouse.gov domain, says Democrats framed "the event as a violent coup attempt orchestrated by Trump."
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.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
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.
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.
About 30% of San Francisco was without power at the height of the outage, according to utility provider PG&E.
The DMV said it is giving Tesla Motors 60 days to address its misleading use of "autopilot," or it could have its dealer license temporarily suspended.
California is set to join a growing list of states banning the practice of cat declawing, under a new law taking effect in January.
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.
Waymo has begun offering autonomous robotaxi service using freeways for the first time in select cities in California and Arizona, the company announced.
William Eklund scored 3:08 into overtime, Macklin Celebrini had the tying goal and two assists to extend his point streak to 12 games, and the San Jose Sharks defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4-3.
Keldon Johnson had 27 points, Victor Wembanyama added 16 points and 14 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs overcame 38 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists from Luka Doncic to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 107-91 on Wednesday night.
The Knicks snapped their four-game losing streak with a 123-111 victory over the Clippers on Wednesday night.
Ehis Etute scores a career-high 17 points, leading Oregon to a 71-66 victory over No. 21 Southern California on Tuesday night.
Wisconsin defeats UCLA 80-72 on Tuesday night, with Nolan Winter and Nick Boyd leading the charge.
Nikki Glaser is hosting the Golden Globes for a second time and told CBS Mornings about the challenges of picking the perfect jokes.
A woman who was found dead in San Francisco's Fairmont Hotel on New Year's Day has been identified as Victoria Jones, daughter of actor Tommy Lee Jones, officials said.
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
The Grammy-winning artist Beyoncé became the fifth musician to achieve the wealth milestone, Forbes said Monday.
A bear that settled under a home in the Los Angeles County community of Altadena for a little over one month has left, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed. Lauren Pozen reports.
The DMV and the California Highway Patrol launched a pilot program targeting drivers who exceed 100 mph. Hunter Sowards reports.
Last year, CBS LA obtained public records showing that more than 100 Los Angeles City Fire Department (LAFD) trucks, engines, and ambulances were out of service and in need of repair. The number has increased since the Palisades Fire. Jeff Nguyen reports.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom warned that democracy is at stake as he urged the state to push back against President Donald Trump's "assault on our values" during his final State of the State address Thursday. Tom Wait reports.
Protests over the fatal shooting of Renee Good have popped up across the United States, including Long Beach. Gio Insignares 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.
