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Asante Samuel Jr & Joshua Palmer led a character & leadership camp for high schoolers at SoFi Stadium - the same kind NFL rookies go through! Chris Hayre was there to talk with them about how much this impacts local youth
When Greg Dulcich walked onto the UCLA football team, there weren't many expecting the tight end to play in the NFL. That all changed when the Broncos selected the St. Francis High School alum in the 3rd round of draft. Chris Hayre sat down with Dulcich before draft day
Snoop Dogg also gave Jim Hill a shout-out while on stage during the Chargers draft party in SoFi Stadium.
The LPGA is back in town for a 2nd straight week and what better way to tee things off than to teach local kids the ways of the game. Jill Painter Lopez hung out with kids and pros alike for pointers and much more
Chance Quarry, who was born without a left leg, is thriving in his junior year at Rolling Hills Prep. Despite any perceived disadvantage, he's a three sport athlete playing baseball, basketball and football. CBSLA's Chris Hayre caught up with Chance, and it was clear to see how his optimism inspires those around him.
Denis Bouanga scored in the first minute of first-half stoppage time and Hugo Lloris wasn't tested on the way to his league-leading 13th clean sheet of the season as Los Angeles FC blanked St. Louis City 1-0.
Rookie Gabriel Pec scored early in the second half and had assists on two Riqui Puig goals from there as the Los Angeles Galaxy rallied for a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids.
Jack Flaherty will start Game 1 of this weekend's National League Division Series for the Los Angeles Dodgers, with rookie Yoshinobu Yamamoto set for Game 2.
The Los Angeles Clippers have signed guard Terance Mann to a contract extension.
The claim to Shohei Ohtani's potentially lucrative 50th home run ball grew more complicated this week, with a second fan filing a lawsuit asserting he had possession of the historic baseball.
Pete Rose, Major League Baseball's all-time hit leader who was later banned for betting on games, has died.
Dikembe Mutombo, who was an eight-time NBA All-Star, was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2022.
Patrick Mahomes passed for 245 yards and a touchdown while rediscovering his connection with Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs rallied from an early 10-point deficit to beat the Los Angeles Chargers 17-10.
Shohei Ohtani went 1 for 4 and fell short in his bid to become the National League's first Triple Crown winner since 1937, stealing his 59th base to help the Los Angeles Dodgers rally past the Colorado Rockies 2-1 in Charlie Blackmon's final game.
Nathan Eovaldi pitched seven scoreless innings, Dustin Harris had a homer and two-run double in his second MLB game and the defending champion Texas Rangers closed out their season with an 8-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Caleb Williams led four scoring drives, D'Andre Swift had 165 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown, and the Chicago Bears held off the Los Angeles Rams 24-18 on Sunday.
Dillon Gabriel threw three touchdown passes and moved up in the NCAA record books as eighth-ranked Oregon rolled to a 34-13 victory over UCLA in its first Big Ten game.
Jonathan Ornelas had a two-run single in Texas' four-run ninth inning and the Rangers scored six times in the final two innings to beat the Los Angeles Angels 9-8 on Saturday night.
Shohei Ohtani had two hits and raised his average to .310 in his bid to overtake batting leader Luis Arraez and become the National League's first Triple Crown winner since 1937, helping the playoff-bound Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 13-2 on Saturday night.
Denis Bouanga scored in the 73rd minute to propel Los Angeles FC to a 2-1 victory over FC Cincinnati, clinching his club a spot in the postseason.
Andy Pages powered Los Angeles past the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-2 as the Dodgers open the season with a comeback win.
Caltrans said it is installing gates at the Los Angeles Street on and off-ramps at the request of the California Highway Patrol after demonstrators walked onto the 101 Freeway during previous protests.
The Dodgers home opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. PST at Dodger Stadium, which is now to be known as Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium.
Hemet police partnered with the Riverside University Health Systems to have licensed social workers and detectives respond to mental health calls.
Though Dodger Stadium's name remains unchanged, the field will be called "UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium" following the partnership announced on Wednesday.
Caltrans said it is installing gates at the Los Angeles Street on and off-ramps at the request of the California Highway Patrol after demonstrators walked onto the 101 Freeway during previous protests.
The Orange Police Department is in pursuit of an assault suspect in South Orange County.
Mike Trout homered to launch what he hopes will be a bounce-back season, leading the Los Angeles Angels to a 3-0 win over the Houston Astros on opening day.
Hollywood's biggest night is changing venues, with the Oscars ceremony moving from the Dolby Theatre to L.A. Live in 2029.
Thursday's vote approves the 9.7-mile San Vicente-Fairfax alignment, tunnelling under Mid-City, thereby closing a north-to-south gap in Metro's rail system.
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.
Bicyclist Luke Fetzer said an irate BMW driver challenged him to a fight after trying a road rage incident in Orange County.
Police say that the suspect grabbed the boy and dragged him to a secluded area before sexually assaulting him over the weekend in Westminster.
The U.S. Forest Service has issued a warning regarding an increase in rattlesnake sightings in Southern California, especially after two deadly bites were reported in the last few weeks.
Hemet police partnered with the Riverside University Health Systems to have licensed social workers and detectives respond to mental health calls.
One bicyclist was killed and another was seriously injured after a car crashed into them in Banning late Tuesday night, according to police.
The U.S. Forest Service has issued a warning regarding an increase in rattlesnake sightings in Southern California, especially after two deadly bites were reported in the last few weeks.
A California sheriff running for governor has seized more than half a million ballots cast in a November special election from county election officials, saying he's investigating a ballot count discrepancy.
One person was killed and three others were injured in a crash involving at least five vehicles on the 15 Freeway in Lake Elsinore on Tuesday afternoon, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Andy Pages powered Los Angeles past the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-2 as the Dodgers open the season with a comeback win.
United Airlines said the pilots saw the helicopter, received a traffic alert and leveled the aircraft.
The TSA's top official says the situation at U.S. airports could get even worse if the partial government shutdown that has frozen officers' paychecks continues.
Summer gasoline regulations will be waived for 20 days, and possibly longer to try to ease gas prices.
The verdict, which caps a weeks-long trial in Los Angeles, could set a legal precedent for similar allegations brought against social media companies.
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.
The TSA's top official says the situation at U.S. airports could get even worse if the partial government shutdown that has frozen officers' paychecks continues.
Summer gasoline regulations will be waived for 20 days, and possibly longer to try to ease gas prices.
A California sheriff running for governor has seized more than half a million ballots cast in a November special election from county election officials, saying he's investigating a ballot count discrepancy.
Democrats are pushing for reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement as the Senate appeared to be closing in on a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
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.
Andy Pages powered Los Angeles past the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-2 as the Dodgers open the season with a comeback win.
Transgender women athletes are now excluded from women's events at the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday.
The Dodgers home opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. PST at Dodger Stadium, which is now to be known as Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium.
Kawhi Leonard had a game-high 27 points, Darius Garland added 24, and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Toronto Raptors 119-94.
After winning back-to-back World Series Championships, the Los Angeles Dodgers have not only cemented themselves as baseball's best team but also a must-see event for locals and people visiting the City of Angels. The price to witness that spectacle, however, could be costing fans nearly double what it costs to see other Major League Baseball teams, according to a new study.
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.
Bluey, Bingo and the Heeler family made their grand debut at Disneyland Park on Sunday, with the "Bluey's Best Day Ever" fan experience that transports visitors into the heart of the acclaimed animated series.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Hemet police partnered with the Riverside University Health Systems to have licensed social workers and detectives respond to mental health calls. Zach Boetto reports.
Countdown to the Governor's Debate is a weekly roundtable with co-moderators Julie Watts, Sara Sadhwani and CBS LA Political Reporter Tom Wait. This week the panel discusses a new democratic poll that shows two republican candidates in the top spots.
The Newport Beach Police Department arrested a BMW driver accused of assaulting bicyclists during a road rage incident in Orange County.
An LA County deputy has been relieved of duty after allegedly sharing photos from a deadly explosion that killed three other deputies last year.
A pursuit suspect ripped off his shirt while surrendering to police in Orange County.
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.
