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At just 20 years old, Zoie Noelle Brogdon is a rising star in competitive show jumping having already won multiple events
Bethesda is a small school in Anaheim who recently made a dubious name for itself after a couple of very lopsided women's hoops losses. But the ladies are owning it and using the opportunity to now make a name for themselves
Tyson Harris was about to start high school football at Crespi when he got a diagnosis that would change his life, leukemia. His treatment plan included long hospital stays and chemotherapy. Through it all, Harris learned to lean on faith and family. This year the defensive back returned to the Celts as a student athlete and made quite an impact.
The Kings hosted their "Girls Try Hockey for Free" day offering girls ages 5-9 an empowering opportunity to begin their journey in the game of hockey.
Sports Central's Jill Painter Lopez went to Westlake High ahead of the CIF Southern Section Playoffs to find out more about how the Warriors went from 0-10 in 2024 to 10-0 in 2025! Coach Clausen comes from a football family & following the tragic loss of his wife, he joined the Warriors staff and has made it a family-friendly environment around the Westlake program.
Justin Herbert threw two touchdown passes while playing through an injury to his non-throwing hand, and Kimani Vidal made a 59-yard scoring run during the Los Angeles Chargers' 31-14 victory over the spiraling Las Vegas Raiders.
Gabriela Jaquez made 10 of 14 shots for 29 points and No. 3 UCLA defeated 14th-ranked Tennessee on Sunday, snapping the Lady Volunteers' five-game winning streak.
Chicago converted two of four power-play chances and killed all three Anaheim advantages.
Bryce Young completed 15 of 20 passes for 206 yards and three touchdowns — two of them coming on fourth down — and the Carolina Panthers forced three turnovers by Matthew Stafford to beat Los Angeles 31-28 on Sunday and snap the Rams' six-game winning streak.
Adrian Kempe scored at 3:58 of overtime and set up Los Angeles' regulation goal to help the Kings beat the Vancouver Canucks 2-1 on Saturday night, extending their points streak to five games.
Cooper Flagg had a season-high 35 points and Klay Thompson scored 17 of his 23 in the fourth quarter to rally the Dallas Mavericks to a 114-110 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
Makai Lemon caught a 32-yard touchdown pass after being benched for the first quarter, and King Miller rushed for 124 yards and two scores in No. 19 Southern California's 29-10 victory over UCLA.
The Lakers spoiled Anthony Davis' return to Los Angeles with a 129-119 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 16 of his 24 points in the second half and the Memphis Grizzlies rallied for a 112-107 win over the Los Angeles Clippers in the last game of NBA Cup play for both teams on Friday night.
Leo Carlsson had a goal and two assists, helping the Anaheim Ducks rally for a 5-4 shootout win over the Los Angeles Kings.
Kara Dunn scored 19 points and Jazzy Davidson added 18 as No. 18 Southern California's defense forced 18 turnovers in an 82-52 victory over Pepperdine on Friday.
The Los Angeles Rams have waived kicker Joshua Karty, who held the starting job for 1 1/2 seasons before being replaced by Harrison Mevis earlier this month.
Gabriela Jaquez scored 23 points and No. 3 UCLA defeated Duke 89-59 in the third-place game of the women's Players Era Championship.
Max Sasson and Drew O'Connor scored in a late 2:10 span, Nikita Tolopilo made 37 saves in his first NHL appearance of the season and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-4 on Wednesday night.
.Rori Harmon scored 26 points and No. 4 Texas held on to beat No. 3 UCLA 76-65 on Wednesday in the Players Era Championship.
A 34-year-old man was convicted of threatening to kill an Orange County judge who presided over his case.
California Fish and Wildlife biologists visited Altadena to try to coax a 550-pound black bear out of a man's crawl space.
A pack of therapy dogs is ready to comfort patients at a UC Irvine hospital.
LAPD officers took one person into custody following the reported shooting. No one was wounded.
Salvador Plasencia was sentenced to 30 months in prison for supplying ketamine to actor Matthew Perry and his assistant.
A 34-year-old man was convicted of threatening to kill an Orange County judge who presided over his case.
California Fish and Wildlife biologists visited Altadena to try to coax a 550-pound black bear out of a man's crawl space.
A pack of therapy dogs is ready to comfort patients at a UC Irvine hospital.
LAPD officers took one person into custody following the reported shooting. No one was wounded.
Pico Boulevard between LA Live Way and Figueroa Street will be closed through March 31, 2028, the city said.
Mark Ahrens and his son were singing Christmas carols when a speeding Tesla slammed into their minivan.
Officials said that the marine died from injuries sustained in a tactical vehicle mishap on Wednesday afternoon.
One person was declared dead at the scene of the crash, which happened just before 3 p.m. near Heil Avenue and Goldenwest Street, police said.
Marine veteran Tom Steen, who lost both legs to an illness, thanked his neighbors for helping his family get rid of the rats infesting his Irvine home.
A pair of earthquakes shook parts of Riverside County, near Idyllwild, on Thanksgiving Day.
Officials said that the marine died from injuries sustained in a tactical vehicle mishap on Wednesday afternoon.
Police say that the driver dragged the stroller down the block, severely injuring a 3-month-old baby and a 3-year-old toddler.
Felony charges have been dropped against a man who was beaten by San Bernardino police back in 2024 during an arrest for a crime he says he didn't commit.
A teenager riding a skateboard was critically injured when they were struck by a car in Menifee on Monday night, police said.
The Riverside County District Attorney's Office is urging parents to consider the legal and safety responsibilities that come with e-bikes, also reminding them that they could be criminally liable for their children's reckless riding.
The CDC's vaccine advisory panel meets Thursday and Friday to discuss recommendations for the hepatitis B vaccine and the schedule of childhood shots.
For the second time, breaks in the half-century-old pipe providing fresh water to Grand Canyon South Rim hotels have forced a complete accommodation shutdown.
California unveiled a new online portal on Wednesday for residents to report alleged misconduct by federal agents during operations to enforce immigration laws.
Steve Cropper co-wrote several classics, including "(Sittin' on) the Dock of the Bay," "Green Onions" and "In the Midnight Hour."
Democrats on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform released "never-before-seen" images of Jeffrey Epstein's private island.
California unveiled a new online portal on Wednesday for residents to report alleged misconduct by federal agents during operations to enforce immigration laws.
Democrats on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform released "never-before-seen" images of Jeffrey Epstein's private island.
California is set to join a growing list of states banning the practice of cat declawing, under a new law taking effect in January.
The Trump administration has halted all immigration applications filed by people from 19 countries, according to internal government guidance, its latest move to restrict legal immigration pathways.
The Trump administration is considering expanding its travel ban to around 30 countries in the wake of the shooting of two National Guard soldiers.
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.
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.
Supervisors will vote on the ordinance again in two weeks, after a review period. If approved, it would bar the sale of kratom derivatives to people under 21 in Riverside County.
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care workers across California are hitting the picket line Tuesday, as a five-day strike begins.
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.
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care workers across California are hitting the picket line Tuesday, as a five-day strike begins.
A charity that accepted donations of vehicles that would pay for breast cancer screenings for low-income patients agreed Thursday to pay a $3.8 million fine and to restrictions on future fundraising activities in 19 U.S. states, including Colorado.
Former Angels and Rangers manager Ron Washington is returning to the Bay Area to become infield coach for the San Francisco Giants on new manager Tony Vitello's staff.
Skyy Clark hit six 3-pointers and scored 25 points, Tyler Bilodeau scored 20 of his 21 points in the second half and UCLA held on to win the Big Ten Conference opener with an 82-80 win over Washington after leading by 16 with less than five minutes to play.
JJ Peterka had two goals and two asssists, Karel Vejmelka stopped 27 shots for his first shutout of the season, and the Utah Mammoth beat the Anaheim Ducks 7-0 to snap a four-game skid.
James Harden had 27 points and nine assists, and the Los Angeles Clippers ended a five-game losing streak with a 115-92 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night in their first game after deciding to move on without Chris Paul.
Chris Paul's return to the Los Angeles Clippers has ended abruptly after the point guard was "sent home" by the team during a late-night meeting.
Steve Cropper co-wrote several classics, including "(Sittin' on) the Dock of the Bay," "Green Onions" and "In the Midnight Hour."
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
Miami Beach Police announced that the 22-year-old was taken into custody on multiple charges, including possessing amphetamine and marijuana, along with resisting an officer without violence.
Checking all 50 states off your bucket list is a cool trend these days. so, how many have you done? Covina resident Stephen Morales did more than just check off 50 states, he did it by age nineteen, visiting a bunch of states with his family via sports venues. So he joined our Jill Painter Lopez, who has just four states left, for a quick tutorial on how *you* can do it too!
A motorcyclist died after a collision in Seal Beach.
CBS LA's Luzdelia Caballero spoke with Highland Park residents after their neighbors were detained by immigration agents.
A 17-year-old boy died following a Wednesday night fireworks explosion in South Los Angeles, according to police. Joy Benedict reports.
California Fish and Wildlife biologists visited Altadena to try to coax a 550-pound black bear out of a man's crawl space. Zach Boetto reports.
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.
KCAL News Anchor and three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died.
