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Even though the Dodgers won 106 games this season - the most ever for defending World Champs - it wasn't enough. Everything now comes down to getting a win tonight as the team will play in a one-game wildcard, the first in their history.
The Jets are tied with the Patriots and Dolphins, while the Bills have jumped out to a 3-1 record and the AFC East lead.
The Dodgers' mark of 106-56 was the second-best in baseball behind the rival San Francisco Giants (107-55), who ended LA's streak of eight straight NL West titles on the final day of the regular season.
Six-time NBA All-Star Pau Gasol announced his retirement from professional basketball on Tuesday. Lakers Owner Jeanie Buss announced that the Lakers will retire Gasol's No. 16 jersey.
SoFi is classified as an open-air stadium due to the north side being open on the upper deck.
Tonight at SoFi Stadium the Chargers installed a "Bolt Up" sign covered in pink where fans were encouraged to sign the name of someone they know who had, or currently is battling cancer. This initiative is part of the NFL's "Crucial Catch" program to fight cancer through early detection and risk reduction.
Football fans across the country are excited for Monday's highly anticipated matchup between the Los Angeles Chargers (2-1) and the Las Vegas Raiders (3-0). However, this Monday Night Football showdown means even more to fans in Southern California.
This week's Baseball Report looks at the American League and National League playoff picture ahead of the wild card games.
The Seattle Mariners' quest to end their 20-year playoff drought fell short Sunday as they lost to the Los Angeles Angels 7-3 on the final day of the regular season.
Trea Turner hit his second grand slam in less than 48 hours to easily wrap up the NL batting title, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Milwaukee Brewers 10-3 Sunday for their 106th victory only to finish as the winningest-second place team in major league history.
The Angels bullpen surrendered a one-run lead in the bottom of the eighth inning after scoring three runs in the top half of the eighth.
Julio Urias pitched six strong innings of one-run ball while Justin Turner drove in three runs in the Dodgers' win over the Brewers.
With only a couple games remaining in the regular season, Albert Pujols joins CBS2's Jim Hill to discuss his MLB journey, the Dodgers' World Series aspirations and his potential retirement after the season.
Jose Suarez pitched five solid innings of work to help the Halos deliver a blow to the Mariners' postseason hopes.
The Dodgers rallied to beat the Brewers 8-6 on Friday night.
The suspect was arrested in Sacramento by U.S. Marshals after an investigation that spanned over a year, according to the Long Beach Police Department. He was wanted for a hit-and-run crash that killed 78-year-old Nikki Rash in December 2024.
Deputies arrested a 47-year-old woman in connection with a deadly shooting in April 2025 that left a 22-year-old man dead.
Kalyna Astrinos and Grae Drake will be live from the red carpet for this year's CBS LA Red Carpet Live The Grammy Awards.
The crash happened Friday at around 5:50 p.m. near Van Nuys Boulevard and Glenoaks Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
A homicide suspect wanted for a deadly shooting in Camarillo died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound outside of LAX following a high-speed chase on Saturday, police said.
The suspect was arrested in Sacramento by U.S. Marshals after an investigation that spanned over a year, according to the Long Beach Police Department. He was wanted for a hit-and-run crash that killed 78-year-old Nikki Rash in December 2024.
The crash happened Friday at around 5:50 p.m. near Van Nuys Boulevard and Glenoaks Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
A homicide suspect wanted for a deadly shooting in Camarillo died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound outside of LAX following a high-speed chase on Saturday, police said.
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.
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.
Big Bear bald eagles Jackie and Shadow lost the two eggs they laid last week.
Police say that the man held a rifle underneath a towel while demanding money from convenience store employees.
A five-month search for Alyssa Marie Lira ended on Jan. 22 when she was taken into custody in Mexico.
Orange County officials said the young adult visited EoS Gym and AFC Urgent Care last week.
Deputies arrested a 47-year-old woman in connection with a deadly shooting in April 2025 that left a 22-year-old man dead.
FBI agents arrested a Los Angeles County man who allegedly stole a plane in Washington and flew it to a Southern California airport.
Big Bear bald eagles Jackie and Shadow lost the two eggs they laid last week.
A Riverside City College student says that he's been struggling to get by after his father, who he said had asylum status and a work permit, was detained by immigration agents nearly six months ago.
The estranged husband of a 58-year-old Newport Beach woman who was found dead in the San Bernardino Mountains last November was charged with murder last week.
Quinton Byfield's overtime winner lifts the Kings over the Flyers 3-2, extending Philadelphia's slide to four straight losses.
In 1971, Demond Wilson appeared on an episode of "All in the Family," a role that led him to land a lead part in "Sanford and Son."
Paul George of the Philadelphia 76ers has been suspended for 25 games for violating the NBA's anti-drug program.
Passengers without Real IDs can still fly if they pay a $45 fee, which covers the cost of additional identity verification screening.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Justice Department is releasing millions more records related to its probe into Jeffrey Epstein.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Justice Department is releasing millions more records related to its probe into Jeffrey Epstein.
The investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security, known as Homeland Security Investigations, had been leading the investigation into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
The president is turning to a former Fed official as his nominee to replace outgoing Chair Jerome Powell.
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan announced Thursday that he is running for governor of California in 2026, joining a crowded field in the race to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Federal air marshals were chased out of a Lynwood restaurant after a crowd mistook them for ICE agents, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ezra Ausar scored 21 points, Jacob Cofie had a double-double and Southern California held off Rutgers for a 78-75 victory on Saturday night.
Freshman Trent Sisley made the first of two free throws with less than a second remaining in a second overtime and Indiana outlasted UCLA 98-97.
Quinton Byfield's overtime winner lifts the Kings over the Flyers 3-2, extending Philadelphia's slide to four straight losses.
It was an emotional morning at Edge Ice Arena in Littleton, Colorado, as the Santa Clarita Lady Flyers took the ice for the first game of a weekend tournament after a crash involving their van and a snowplow on Interstate 70.
Paul George of the Philadelphia 76ers has been suspended for 25 games for violating the NBA's anti-drug program.
In 1971, Demond Wilson appeared on an episode of "All in the Family," a role that led him to land a lead part in "Sanford and Son."
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
Among the names missing when the 98th Academy Award nominations were announced were Ariana Grande, George Clooney, Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, and anyone associated with "Wicked: For Good."
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
A judge has ordered that actor Timothy Busfield be released from jail during a detention hearing on child sex abuse charges.
Five trees and nearly 200 shrubs were planted at Mary Jackson Elementary School in Altadena, nearly a year after the Eaton Fire.
Tom Wait reports from Minneapolis, where protests continued on Saturday after two fatal shootings involving federal agents over the last month.
Lauren Pozen reports from downtown Los Angeles, where for the second day in a row demonstrators gathered to protest against ICE and ongoing immigration operations across the United States.
Public health officials confirmed multiple measles cases in Los Angeles and Orange counties on Saturday, including one international traveler who arrived in California at LAX before visiting Disneyland and California Adventure.
Sky Room in Long Beach, a longtime hotspot known to be frequented by celebrities, is back after a recent remodel. Chef Maxwell Pfeiffer walks CBS LA through some of its most popular dishes.
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.
