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Carl Agagones is as impressive a 16-year-old as you will find. The sophomore at La Canada High School is a two-sport athlete with a GPA above 4.0. But as Jill Painter Lopez found out, it was his work after the Eaton Fire which earned him one of the highest honors in southern California high school sports!
Jill Painter Lopez talks with Hugo Centeno Jr. and a couple young boxers ahead of the 47th annual International PAL Boxing Championships in Oxnard.
The best high school basketball player in the country is from right here in Los Angeles, Notre Dame Sherman Oaks Senior Tyran Stokes. But he's more than just a star on the court. After running track as a junior, this year Tyran is taking on another challenge... football! Darren Haynes stopped by practice last week to check out the newest wide receiver for the Knights.
Cheyenne Alfino was always a good softball player, but when she was 18, she was diagnosed with CMT, a hereditary muscular disorder. The Granada Hills resident is determined to help raise awareness and funds to further treatments for people like herself. She'll participate in Saturday's Walk 4 CMT here in L-A. Jill Painter Lopez has her story.
Heart valve disease is a condition that affects around 12 million people in the United States. Enough to fill every NFL stadium five times! The Rams recently teamed up with Edwards Life-Sciences to host a community event at Nickerson Gardens in Watts, with free heart screenings and a youth football clinic.
Tyler Bilodeau had 18 points, Eric Daily Jr. had his second double-double this season, and UCLA beat short-handed Oregon 73-57 to extend the Ducks' losing streak to seven games.
Bennett Stirtz scored 20 points, including two free throws with 4.6 seconds remaining, as Iowa survived USC's comeback bid to win 73-72 on Wednesday night.
Lauren Betts overcame early foul trouble to score 23 points and pull down nine rebounds, leading No. 2 UCLA to an 80-67 win Wednesday night over Illinois.
Donovan Mitchell scored 25 points, Jaylon Tyson had 20 and the Cleveland Cavaliers used a big third quarter to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 129-99 and spoil LeBron James' return to Northeast Ohio.
Kawhi Leonard scored 21 points, James Harden had 16 points and 10 assists, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Utah Jazz 115-103 on Tuesday night for their ninth win in 10 games.
Anton Forsberg made 26 saves and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Red Wings 3-1 on Tuesday night as Detroit winger Patrick Kane moved into a tie with Dallas' Mike Modano as the highest-scoring American-born players in NHL history.
The Los Angeles Kings inked forward Taylor Ward to a two-year contract extension worth $1.75 million on Monday.
Mattias Ekholm scored a hat trick and the Edmonton Oilers rode a dominant second period to a 7-4 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Monday.
Defensive lineman Teiar Tart is returning to the Los Angeles Chargers with a three-year contract extension.
The Bulls closed the first half with a 7-0 spurt, trimming the Lakers' lead to 69-56.
The Los Angeles Chargers officially announced the hiring of Mike McDaniel as the team's new offensive coordinator on Monday after he was fired as head coach of the Miami Dolphins.
The NHL has postponed the Columbus Blue Jackets' home game against the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night because of a major winter storm that created dangerous travel conditions across much of the United States.
Kawhi Leonard scored 21 of his 28 points in the first half as the Los Angeles Clippers built a 38-point lead in the second quarter and beat the Brooklyn Nets 126-89 on Sunday.
Rookie Beckett Sennecke scored at 2:54 of overtime for his first NHL hat trick as the Anaheim Ducks rallied to beat the Calgary Flames 4-3 Sunday night.
The Seahawks and the Patriots previously met in the Super Bowl back in 2015, when a last-second goal line interception by Malcolm Butler sealed the win for New England.
Six American service members have been killed in the U.S.-Iran conflict, U.S. Central Command said.
In an exclusive interview with CBS LA's Tom Wait, California Gov. Gavin Newsom discussed the upcoming elections, Los Angeles wildfires and the Department of Homeland Security.
The legal team representing Jonathan Rinderknecht, the alleged arsonist who prosecutors say "maliciously" started a blaze that turned into the Palisades Fire last January, says that the case should be dismissed in light of depositions from Los Angeles firefighters last week.
The Southern California teenager whose home laboratory sparked a nearly week-long investigation from the FBI last week is speaking out, stating that he's just a "kid who's interested in science."
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.
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.
In the days after the U.S. and Israel launched joint airstrikes on Iran, killing their supreme leader and starting what could be more than a month of military action in the Middle East, some Los Angeles-area families are struggling to find their way home.
Along with the "True Lies" co-stars, the California Hall of Fame's new inductees will include Olympians Carl Lewis and Jane Evans and Mariachi Reyna de Los Ángeles.
The legal team representing Jonathan Rinderknecht, the alleged arsonist who prosecutors say "maliciously" started a blaze that turned into the Palisades Fire last January, says that the case should be dismissed in light of depositions from Los Angeles firefighters last week.
A Yorba Linda father who allegedly helped his 12-year-old son illegally modify his e-bike, which he was riding when he was critically injured in a crash, has been charged with felony child endangerment, according to the Orange County District Attorney's Office.
Anaheim police have arrested four people in connection with a gang-related shooting that wounded four people at a baby shower over the weekend.
Police say that the victim, a pedestrian, was killed in a crash between a CR&R Trash Services vehicle and a Belshire Environmental Services vehicle.
Along with the "True Lies" co-stars, the California Hall of Fame's new inductees will include Olympians Carl Lewis and Jane Evans and Mariachi Reyna de Los Ángeles.
The Southern California teenager whose home laboratory sparked a nearly week-long investigation from the FBI last week is speaking out, stating that he's just a "kid who's interested in science."
Along with the "True Lies" co-stars, the California Hall of Fame's new inductees will include Olympians Carl Lewis and Jane Evans and Mariachi Reyna de Los Ángeles.
The Inland Empire is abuzz with excitement as the Dodgers' newest minor league baseball affiliate, the Ontario Tower Buzzers, get set to take the field in their brand new stadium for their inaugural season.
The fundraising effort came after Cal Baptist University announced that the men's wrestling, golf and swimming and diving teams would be cut.
Deputies say that the suspect fired at a moving vehicle in the 25000 block of Florida Avenue at around 7:20 p.m. Wednesday. No one was struck by gunfire.
The Big Bear bald eagles have another clutch of eggs after losing their initial set earlier this season.
Six American service members have been killed in the U.S.-Iran conflict, U.S. Central Command said.
Crude oil prices are surging due to the Iran war, pushing up prices at the pump across the U.S., according to AAA.
U.S. financial markets rebounded after shedding more than 1,200 points in earlier trading on Tuesday.
Israel sent troops into Lebanon as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran widened, and some of Iran's Gulf neighbors warned that Iran's retaliatory fire could draw them into the spreading conflict.
The Supreme Court order blocks for now a California law that bans automatic parental notification requirements if students change their pronouns or gender expression at school.
In the days after the U.S. and Israel launched joint airstrikes on Iran, killing their supreme leader and starting what could be more than a month of military action in the Middle East, some Los Angeles-area families are struggling to find their way home.
California Democrats are showing signs of division as the race to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom grows increasingly crowded ahead of the June primary.
Several days of ongoing U.S. military operations in Iran have evoked old fears for some families of service members who lost their loved ones in Afghanistan.
Six American service members have been killed in the U.S.-Iran conflict, U.S. Central Command said.
Israel sent troops into Lebanon as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran widened, and some of Iran's Gulf neighbors warned that Iran's retaliatory fire could draw them into the spreading conflict.
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.
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
Riverside County health officials have reported the second and third measles cases of the year, which they say could be connected to the county's first case that was reported last week.
Health officials say that an unvaccinated minor visited the Walmart Supercenter in Ontario on Jan. 29.
Health officials said that the traveler arrived at LAX's Tom Bradley International Airport Terminal on a Viva Aerobus Flight on Jan. 26.
Orange County health officials have confirmed their second measles case of 2026 in an international traveler who arrived in California at Los Angeles International Airport before visiting Disneyland and California Adventure last week.
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.
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.
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 Jane Evans and Mariachi Reyna de Los Ángeles.
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
Shia LaBeouf, who was charged with battery after police say he punched several people outside a New Orleans bar earlier this month, was arrested again on Saturday.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
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. Mike Rogers reports.
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. Nicole Comstock reports.
Desmond Shaw takes us to the currently vacant Times Mirror Square, which was once the home of the Los Angeles Times, in this episode of Look At This!
Dani Ruberti fills in the details in the blustery weather heading towards California in the coming days.
In the days after the U.S. and Israel launched joint airstrikes on Iran, killing their supreme leader and starting what could be more than a month of military action in the Middle East, some Los Angeles-area families are struggling to find their way home. Laurie Perez 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.
