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The Chargers held their third annual Los Angeles Chargers Invitational at Rolling Hills Country Club. Money raised from the tournament helps benefit the Chargers Impact Fund and lots of fun and good competition was had by all. And we got a special golf treat as we followed Chargers Pro Bowl receiver Keenan Allen throughout his day on the links!
Christy Martin was a trailblazer as the first great female boxing champ. But her life outside the ring may be even more inspirational. Her new autobiography about survival is out on June 22nd and Jill Painter Lopez caught up with her
Jaime Maggio spends the afternoon with 3 generations of polo players at LA county's only public outdoor grass polo field, a field rich with history & a sport that's more challenging than you may think
CBSLA Sports Director Jim Hill chats with Hall of Fame photographer Andrew D. Bernstein about his storied career and what it's like covering the NBA Finals for 40 years.
After retiring from the NHL, former LA King Brooks Laich took on another challenge - world adventurer. Now, he's taking others with him as he & Jaime Maggio sit down to talk about his time on the ice and his new passion for travel
A fire was reported in an empty guest room at the hotel in California where the Dallas Cowboys stay for training camp but there were no injuries, according to the team.
Tyler Anderson outlasted Cole Ragans in a matchup of All-Star pitchers as the Angels beat Kansas City 9-5 to end the Royals' five-game winning streak.
Gavin Stone struck out a career-high 10 over seven innings, Gavin Lux and Max Muncy homered in the seventh, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Seattle Mariners 3-0.
Gavin Lux continued his resurgence with three RBIs, Teoscar Hernandez hit a home run and the Los Angeles Dodgers got past standout rookie Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 on Saturday night.
Paul DeJong hit a two-run homer, Seth Lugo allowed four hits over seven innings and the Royals beat the Angels 5-3 on Monday night.
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert practiced on Monday for the first time since July 31.
Gosder Cherilus, a former NFL offensive lineman, is accused of urinating on another passenger on a Delta Air Lines flight.
Ramón Laureano homered for the second straight game and the Atlanta Braves wrapped up a 10-game road trip with a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Shohei Ohtani hit his National League-leading 39th home run and Clayton Kershaw tossed six shutout innings to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 2-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.
Chris Sale struck out 10 in his 14th win and Marcell Ozuna went 3 for 3 with an early three-run homer as the Atlanta Braves blew out the Los Angeles Angels 11-3.
Stetson Bennett threw for 213 yards, including a 47-yard touchdown pass to JJ Laap in the fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Rams rallied for a 13-9 preseason victory over the Los Angeles Chargers.
Masyn Winn, Alec Burleson and Nolan Arenado homered and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-2 on Saturday night to snap a five-game losing streak.
Mickey Moniak hit a go-ahead double in the sixth inning, Logan O'Hoppe snapped an 0-for-29 slump with a tying homer in the fourth and the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves to stop their three-game losing streak.
Mookie Betts and Kevin Kiermaier homered in a five-run sixth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers came back to beat the skidding St. Louis Cardinals 7-6.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow has been placed on the 15-day injured list with right elbow tendinitis.
Supervisor Lindsey Horvath presented the motion as a means to "protect citizens and public spaces."
Firefighters said that flames from the boarded-up business were threatening the four-story apartment building next door, prompting evacuations for residents.
Los Angeles police said they arrested "24" actor Kiefer Sutherland after he allegedly assaulted and threatened a rideshare driver.
The venerable retailer is seeking protection from its creditors after its $2.65 billion purchase of Nieman Marcus failed to spark growth.
Eight Southern California counties have joined to make up the league, which is launching its inaugural season in June 2026.
Eight Southern California counties have joined to make up the league, which is launching its inaugural season in June 2026.
The team will now be known as the Long Beach Coast, along with a second identity paying homage to the city's hip-hop legacy.
Dozens of people lined up along Firestone Boulevard in Downey to protest against recent immigration operations in the city.
UCLA has received a donation of more than $40 million from the estate of late alumnus Lawrence "Larry" Layne, who graduated from the school in 1977. The largest amount of the gift will go towards the school's athletic program, namely the football and men's basketball programs.
The shooting happened near the Union Pacific Railroad and E. Artesia Boulevard at around 7:30 p.m. on Monday, police said.
The abandoned Westminster Mall has turned into a hotspot for vandalism since shuttering in late 2025, according to police who are attempting to raise awareness about the issue.
A dog lost in a remote Orange County canyon for two days was rescued over the weekend due to new thermal drone technology used by Mission Viejo Animal Services.
An Orange County man who suffered a heart attack on a pickleball court last month reunited with the off-duty firefighter who saved his life.
The crash happened at around 6:30 p.m. on N. Grand Avenue, according to police. They said that the driver originally fled from the scene but returned as they were investigating the incident.
The suspects barricaded themselves inside the handbag store after Irvine police quickly surrounded them.
Firefighters said that the woman suffered severe burns when she escaped from the burning mobile home at around 11 a.m on Tuesday.
Police said that the driver was hospitalized in critical condition after he was stabbed multiple times by a passenger on Saturday morning.
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.
The venerable retailer is seeking protection from its creditors after its $2.65 billion purchase of Nieman Marcus failed to spark growth.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
Republican Rep. James Comer of Kentucky, the committee's chairman, said the panel will move next week on holding them in contempt.
The Supreme Court heard two cases involving laws from Idaho and West Virginia that ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports.
Councilman Bob Blumenfield, said the regulation was an "uncommonly silly law" when he introduced the motion last year. Council members unanimously voted to draft a motion that will repeal the city law.
The White House defended a video that appeared to show President Trump flipping off a person who yelled at him while touring a Ford factory in Michigan on Tuesday.
Republican Rep. James Comer of Kentucky, the committee's chairman, said the panel will move next week on holding them in contempt.
The Supreme Court heard two cases involving laws from Idaho and West Virginia that ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports.
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
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.
Chris Kreider and Beckett Sennecke scored goals, Lukas Dostal survived a barrage of shots in the final minutes, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Dallas Stars 3-1 to snap a nine-game skid.
Jordan Marsh hit four 3-pointers and finished with 20 points, both season highs, to help USC beat Maryland 88-71 on Tuesday night.
LeBron James had 31 points.LeBron James had 31 points. 10 assists and nine rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers emphatically snapped their three-game skid with a 141-116 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night.
Eight Southern California counties have joined to make up the league, which is launching its inaugural season in June 2026.
The team will now be known as the Long Beach Coast, along with a second identity paying homage to the city's hip-hop legacy.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Dozens of people lined up along Firestone Boulevard in Downey to protest against recent immigration operations in the city. Lesley Marin reports.
Laurie Perez reports from the LA Memorial Coliseum, where hundreds of former and current Olympians and Paralympians gathered on Tuesday to help promote the first ticket registration window for the LA28 Olympics.
Nicole Comstock and Desmond Shaw provide team coverage on the massive fire that broke out inside of a vacant church in North Hills on Tuesday night, briefly threatening the four-story apartment building next door before firefighters extinguished the flames.
After nearly two hours, firefighters finally extinguished a large fire at a vacant church in North Hills that temporarily threatened an apartment complex next door.
Firefighters said that flames from the boarded-up business were threatening the four-story apartment building next door, prompting evacuations for residents.
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.
