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Giants left fielder Mike Tauchman reached over the wall to rob Albert Pujols of a walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning and San Francisco broke through in the 10th to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-5 in a thriller Friday night.
Jed Lowrie scored the tie-breaking run from second base in the seventh inning after left fielder Justin Upton bobbled Matt Chapman's single, Bob Melvin tied the Oakland record for managerial wins and the Athletics beat Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Angels 3-1 on Friday night.
Kawhi Leonard scored 36 points, Paul George added 29 and the Los Angeles Clippers spoiled Luka Doncic's home playoff debut, beating the Dallas Mavericks 118-108 on Friday night to get back in the first-round playoff series.
LA Galaxy's Derrick Williams, who was only signed to the Major League Soccer club March, has been receiving hateful and threatening message posts on his social media, team officials announced Friday.
Ohtani was forced to take BART to the game and was shifted to a designated hitter.
Chris Bassitt pitched a two-hitter for his first career complete game, Sean Murphy hit a two-run single in the decisive sixth inning and the A's took advantage after Bay Area traffic kept Shohei Ohtani off the mound for a 5-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night.
Max Muncy hit a go-ahead solo shot leading off the sixth — one of five home runs in the game — and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 4-3 on Thursday night.
Anthony Davis had 34 points and 11 rebounds, LeBron James added 21 points and nine assist and the Los Angeles Lakers celebrated their first home playoff game in more than eight years with a 109-95 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night in Game 3.
The Los Angeles Dodgers will begin a seven-game homestand Thursday evening with expanded fully vaccinated-only sections in the Home Run Seats, Right Field Pavilion, Field, Loge and Reserve levels.
There has been a hostility between the two teams since the sign-stealing scandal broke in January of 2020, when Major League Baseball revealed that the Astros cheated during their 2017 title run in which they beat the Dodgers in the World Series.
Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa and Aledmys Díaz homered, and the Houston Astros stopped a four-game slide by topping Trevor Bauer and the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-2 on Wednesday night.
Taylor Ward hit a three-run homer in the first inning and had a career-high five RBIs, leading Los Angeles over the Texas Rangers 9-8 on Wednesday in the finale of a 10-game homestand that saw the Angels lose Mike Trout to an injury for at least eight weeks.
The Los Angeles Angels have fired pitching coach Mickey Callaway, who was suspended in February following reports that he made unsolicited advances to five women who work in sports media.
A strong field at Colonial Country Club celebrates the 75th anniversary of what's become the Charles Schwab Challenge.
The SEC on CBS kicks off on September 18 with an SEC Championship game rematch between the Crimson Tide and Gators.
On top of stealing from the school, police say that the alleged burglars smashed statues, religious artifacts and furniture.
A state appeals court ordered a retrial after overturning the conviction against ex-UCLA gynecologist James Heaps.
A San Bernardino mother is calling for justice after he daughter was fatally shot in the back following an argument outside of their home over the weekend.
All federal immigration agents in Minneapolis will begin wearing body cameras, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said Monday, a policy that could be rolled out nationwide.
The state chose to move forward with a multi-year lethal deer removal plan, with ground-based specialists using rifles "in controlled operations under strict safety protocols."
On top of stealing from the school, police say that the alleged burglars smashed statues, religious artifacts and furniture.
A state appeals court ordered a retrial after overturning the conviction against ex-UCLA gynecologist James Heaps.
The state chose to move forward with a multi-year lethal deer removal plan, with ground-based specialists using rifles "in controlled operations under strict safety protocols."
Maurice Jewel Taylor Sr. and Natalie Sumiko Brothwell were sentenced to six years in prison, plus two consecutive terms of life without the possibility of parole, the LA County District Attorney's Office said.
An early morning rendezvous of the QM2 with the Queen Mary was celebrated with a ship's horn deep, bellowing salute.
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.
Three women were arrested in connection with a series of retail thefts across Southern California in recent weeks, according to Riverside County investigators.
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.
A San Bernardino mother is calling for justice after he daughter was fatally shot in the back following an argument outside of their home over the weekend.
Deputies arrested a 47-year-old woman in connection with a deadly shooting in April 2025 that left a 22-year-old man dead.
Three women were arrested in connection with a series of retail thefts across Southern California in recent weeks, according to Riverside County investigators.
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.
All federal immigration agents in Minneapolis will begin wearing body cameras, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said Monday, a policy that could be rolled out nationwide.
A slew of notable individuals appear in the latest Justice Department release of Jeffrey Epstein files.
The proposed site is situated along a flight path for nearby Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia.
Authorities in the Tucson, Arizona, area are searching for the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
All federal immigration agents in Minneapolis will begin wearing body cameras, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said Monday, a policy that could be rolled out nationwide.
The proposed site is situated along a flight path for nearby Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father were released from ICE custody on Sunday, a day after a federal court ordered their release.
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.
The Los Angeles Angels have finalized a $4 million, one-year contract to keep third baseman Yoán Moncada.
Chris Kreider scored two goals, Lukas Dostal made 27 saves and the Anaheim Ducks swept their three-game season series against the Vegas Golden Knights with a 4-3 victory.
The USC Trojans routed the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Sunday afternoon, cruising to a 71-39 win and continuing an upward trend after their upset win over No. 8 Iowa last week.
Kawhi Leonard scored 25 points and the Los Angeles Clippers, playing without James Harden, routed the Phoenix Suns 117-93 on Sunday night.
OG Anunoby scored 25 points, Landry Shamet added 23 and the Knicks beat the Lakers 112-100 on Sunday night.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The 2026 Grammy Awards recognized the best of the best in music from last year, with big wins for Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny. Here's the full list of winners and nominees.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
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."
A 30-year-old man was killed and another was hospitalized following a shooting in South Los Angeles late Sunday. Tina Patel reports.
An investigation is underway in Long Beach after the Holy Innocents Catholic School was hit by burglars over the weekend, who left a significant amount of damage behind. Michele Gile reports.
Another round of heat will move into Southern California on Tuesday with possible record temperatures on Wednesday.
A San Bernardino mother is calling for justice after he daughter was fatally shot in the back following an argument outside of their home over the weekend. Joy Benedict reports.
A California appeals court ordered a retrial after overturning a conviction against former UCLA gynecologist James Heaps, citing concerns about a possible language barrier with one of the jurors who found the doctor guilty of sex-related charges.
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.
