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With over 3,000 events and only 40 treatable injuries, youth cage fighting is statistically safer than soccer and most other youth sports. Our Chris Hayre spent the day at United States Fight League to find out how they keep them safe.
Jamie O'Brien started surfing at the age of 3 and was one of the youngest ever champions of the Pipeline Masters back in 2004.
Pro volleyball player Jeremy Casebeer has a very unique name and an even more unique look. Nicknamed "The Lorax" because of his moustache and long hair, Casebeer played indoor volleyball at UCLA and is already preparing for a post-volleyball career as an ocean ambassador working on finding climate solutions. This weekend the Santa Barbara native returns to his home event at the AVP Pro Tour's Hermosa Beach Open. Our Jill Painter Lopez caught up with Jeremy in his own backyard, Hermosa Beach.
The annual Palio di Siena returned this year for the first time since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The horse race is held twice a year in Siena, Italy on July 2nd and August 16th in the city's main piazza, featuring a rotating selection of 10 of the 17 city districts competing for more than just pride. CBSLA's Jaime Maggio, who was in Siena for last Saturday's race.
Bobby Valentine's storied MLB career as a player and manager began in the late '60s and lasted all the way up until 2012. Now a member of the Angels broadcasting crew, his journey started when he was drafted by the Dodgers, which also kicked off a life-long relationship with Tommy Lasorda. Erica Weston sat down with Valentine for this week's edition of "Boys in Blue".
Austin Reaves scored a career-high 38 points, LeBron James had 29 and the Los Angeles Lakers held on to beat the Brooklyn Nets 102-101.
Eric Dailey Jr. scored a career high 23 points and UCLA snapped its four-game January losing streak with a 94-70 win over Iowa.
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is donating $500,000 to help firefighters and others affected by the area's deadly wildfires.
Southern California has signed defensive coordinator D'Anton Lynn to a contract extension after his strong debut season with the Trojans.
Tommy Brown, the youngest player to hit a home run in a major league game and the last living member of the landmark 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers team that included rookie Jackie Robinson, has died.
Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and his wife, Connie, are donating an initial $15 million in emergency funding for people affected by the Los Angeles wildfires.
Bob Uecker was the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker "Mr. Baseball" and honors from the Hall of Fame.
Jim Harbaugh is eager to begin plotting the Los Angeles Chargers offseason strategy with general manager Joe Hortiz.
Former Colorado Buffalo and NFL linebacker and current Coloradan Chad Brown says his hometown in California, as well as his parents' home, were destroyed in the Eaton Fire, which continues to burn in the Los Angeles area.
The Rams sacked Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold nine times on their way to a dominant 27-9 win in the NFL Wildcard Round.
Michael Cooper, the Pasadena native who was the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year in 1987, was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2024.
In all, 12 professional sports organizations, and the teams' own foundations are giving back to the communities that have supported them.
The Los Angeles Rams are moving on to the divisional round of the playoffs after beating the Minnesota Vikings Monday night.
Mack is set to become a free agent for the first time in his 11-year career, but the standout linebacker said he's mulling retirement before deciding if he wants to test the waters.
The Texans intercepted Chargers QB Justin Herbert four times on their way to a 32-12 win in the NFL Wildcard round.
Weather officials say some inland communities could experience triple-digit conditions all week.
Canter's Deli on Fairfax wants customers to enjoy their nearly century-old business landmark, and is offering the sandwich special on Monday, Aug. 3, from 6 p.m. to midnight.
Jianquan Bo is charged with murder, with a special circumstance allegation that the crime was committed in the commission of a kidnapping, the San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office said.
The schools announced Monday they have agreed to a four-game home-and-home series.
Initially, the caller thought the man might have been stabbed, but when officers arrived, they found out the victim had been shot multiple times.
Weather officials say some inland communities could experience triple-digit conditions all week.
Canter's Deli on Fairfax wants customers to enjoy their nearly century-old business landmark, and is offering the sandwich special on Monday, Aug. 3, from 6 p.m. to midnight.
Jianquan Bo is charged with murder, with a special circumstance allegation that the crime was committed in the commission of a kidnapping, the San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office said.
The schools announced Monday they have agreed to a four-game home-and-home series.
Initially, the caller thought the man might have been stabbed, but when officers arrived, they found out the victim had been shot multiple times.
A study from the journal Science Advances confirms what many of us believed: that more heat waves mean more fires.
Big waves in Orange County have put lifeguards on alert, following a tragic accident just a month ago.
The partnership will bring a Pioneer Baseball League team to Irvine in 2027, much like the Long Beach Coast, which joined the league earlier this year.
Some Southern California communities could be at risk of flooding in the coming days due to Hurricane Genevieve.
Irvine police say that the 25-year-old man spray-painted as many as 13 Teslas in various Orange County parking garages.
The Ojai Raptor Center said specialists are still trying to determine the unknown illness ailing Big Bear bald eagle Jackie.
A police task force recovered 50 stolen vehicles worth $1.8 million from a chop shop in Norco.
A study from the journal Science Advances confirms what many of us believed: that more heat waves mean more fires.
Attorneys representing Emmanuel Haro's 3-year-old claimed Riverside County failed to protect the children from their parents, ultimately leading to the 7-month-old's death.
Adva Lavie, also known as Mia Ventura, faces another felony charge after she allegedly stole $11,100 worth of property from a man's Airbnb during the Coachella Music Festival.
The order came after Republican Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn threatened to block Blanche's confirmation for Attorney General if the fund was not rescinded in writing.
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown called the wildfires burning through the area the "worst natural disaster our region has faced."
Records reveal California twice missed deadlines to buy the trains at the center of a federal funding fight — then quietly dropped its lawsuit weeks after missing its new deadline.
The suspect, identified as 24-year-old Chad Williams, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The order came after Republican Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn threatened to block Blanche's confirmation for Attorney General if the fund was not rescinded in writing.
Records reveal California twice missed deadlines to buy the trains at the center of a federal funding fight — then quietly dropped its lawsuit weeks after missing its new deadline.
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office has released tax returns showing he and his wife made between $1.7 million and $2 million annually from 2022 through 2024.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
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.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
The schools announced Monday they have agreed to a four-game home-and-home series.
The Dodgers made a stunning move to acquire back-to-back American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal in a blockbuster trade ahead of the deadline.
Jonathan Sirois made nine saves to earn his first clean sheet of the season as FC Dallas played LA Galaxy to a scoreless draw.
Brice Turang had a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers finished off a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday night.
Thomas Müller scored on a penalty kick late in the second half as the Vancouver Whitecaps battled back for a 1-1 draw with Los Angeles FC.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A lawsuit alleges that a drive storing a $45 million spy film starring Nicolas Cage was "stolen right off a Netflix desk."
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
Sophia Maddox, co-director of the Hulu documentary "My Grandfather Charles Manson," spoke about her deeply personal journey after finding out through a DNA test that her biological grandfather was one of American history's most infamous criminals.
NerdWallet credit card expert Sara Rathner offers some shopping tips for parents looking to save money ahead of getting supplies for the new school year.
A woman drove onto the Venice Pier Sunday night, circled around, hit a bicyclist, and led police on a short pursuit before being taken into custody.
Nichole Figueroa, director of marketing at Del Amo Fashion Center, shares some back-to-school trends and deals for fashion.
As families across Southern California prepare for the new school year, parents can take a few simple steps to help their children start strong both academically and emotionally. Dr. David Bronstein, from Kaiser Permanente Antelope Valley, discusses the importance of getting an annual physical.
Nick Wolny, finance columnist, discusses a study that found California ranks last in tipping.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
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.
