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Local soccer star Jenna Nighswonger is expected to play a key role for the USA Women's soccer team in Paris, so we tagged along at the family's watch party for the team's first game
Sprint kayaker Cliff Meidl was named flag bearer for the USA at the 2000 Summer Olympics, an incredible achievement for an athlete who almost lost both of his legs. Jaime Maggio visited him for his inspirational story
Randy Chang is a seasoned golf pro, and he's opened a golf lab in Laguna where budding and experienced golfers can improve their game. It's a fun place where you can use different technologies to determine which parts of your swing need the most attention. Randy recently gave us a tour, and a little help from the pro.
Here in Los Angeles, The L-A 84 Foundation hosted a special watch party downtown while surrounded by Olympic artifacts including the L-A 84 eternal flame exhibit. Our Jaime Maggio was there to learn more.
In a time where pickleball has grown in popularity, Marina High School in Huntington Beach has doubled down on its tennis program. Our Chris Hayre recently stopped by the school to learn how their newly renovated courts are bringing money into the program while also providing work opportunities for former students.
Joseph Paintsil had a hat trick by halftime and the Los Angeles Galaxy cruised to a 4-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City.
Christian Walker homered twice and the Houston Astros beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-1, a couple of hours after getting eliminated from playoff contention.
Kiké Hernandez hit a two-run, go-ahead double in the ninth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers struck out 15 Seattle hitters in a 5-3 victory over the Mariners on Saturday night.
Son Heung-Min had two goals, Denis Bouanga scored his 23rd goal of the season, and Los Angeles FC beat St. Louis City 3-0 for its fourth win in a row.
Sophomore redshirt Caleb Komolafe rushed for 119 yards and a touchdown on 27 carries and Northwestern staved off UCLA 17-14 on Saturday to spoil interim head coach Tim Skipper's debut and keep the Bruins winless.
The Anaheim Ducks have signed center Mason McTavish to a six-year contract worth $42 million.
Altmyer was 20-for-26 passing for 328 yards, helping Illinois bounce back from last weekend's 63-10 loss at Indiana.
Kiké Hernández hit a two-run home run, Dalton Rushing had two hits and a key RBI, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2.
Mike Trout hit two home runs, including a tiebreaking shot in the eighth inning, Kenley Jansen got his 29th save, and the Los Angeles Angels pushed the Houston Astros to the brink of playoff elimination with a 4-3 victory.
Vinnie Pasquantino homered and drove in three runs, Bobby Witt Jr. had four hits and the Kansas City Royals beat the Los Angeles Angels 9-4.
Shohei Ohtani matched his career high with his 54th home run, Freddie Freeman went deep twice and the Los Angeles Dodgers clinched their 12th NL West title in 13 years by beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-0.
The Los Angeles Lakers know head coach JJ Redick will be a part of their future going forward, and plan to give superstar forward LeBron James every chance to do the same.
Taylor Ward homered, Kenley Jansen earned his 475th career save and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 to avoid a series sweep.
Tommy Edman hit an RBI single in the 11th inning to help the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4.
The Phoenix noted that Schmidt was not present as the Loyola Ramblers basketball team played in the NIT semifinals back in April.
Los Angeles police said the victim was sitting in the street when the suspect ran over him and drove away.
The proposal would ban e-bikes for all kids in the district except for high school students.
Parents at Chatsworth Park Elementary believe that a mold problem at the school has been making their children sick.
A CBS LA Next Weather Alert has been issued for Thursday and Friday across Southern California
Across the board, fee increases will apply to all commercial for-hire vehicles, jumping to $12 for each pick-up and each drop-off in the more congested Central Terminal Area, where the Tom Bradley International Terminal is located.
Los Angeles police said the victim was sitting in the street when the suspect ran over him and drove away.
Parents at Chatsworth Park Elementary believe that a mold problem at the school has been making their children sick.
A CBS LA Next Weather Alert has been issued for Thursday and Friday across Southern California
Across the board, fee increases will apply to all commercial for-hire vehicles, jumping to $12 for each pick-up and each drop-off in the more congested Central Terminal Area, where the Tom Bradley International Terminal is located.
The allegations surfaced after several people across the country reported receiving tax forms showing income from Uber, despite never signing up to drive for the company.
The proposal would ban e-bikes for all kids in the district except for high school students.
An Orange County Sheriff's Department deputy has been charged with voluntary manslaughter for fatally shooting her fiancée at their Tustin apartment last year, according to the Orange County District Attorney's Office.
The federal agents and local law enforcement arrested seven people, including someone connected to child sex trafficking.
Police say that a 2003 Ford Mustang crashed into a utility pole in the 11200 block of Western Avenue just after 7 a.m. on Sunday, killing the driver.
The recent warm weather has kicked off Orange County's rattlesnake season a little earlier this year.
The suspect ran away from the Victorville jewelry store after an employee placed a chain around his neck.
A San Bernardino County teenager was arrested last week for allegedly assaulting a classmate with an airsoft gun and causing significant injuries, according to authorities.
The federal agents and local law enforcement arrested seven people, including someone connected to child sex trafficking.
Firefighters say that the flames extended from a fire at a nearby carport and damaged five units of the apartment complex.
Police say that the 29-year-old Rancho Cucamonga man tried to pull a woman into his car late Saturday night as she was walking in the 2700 block of E. Inland Empire Boulevard in Ontario.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
A CBS News analysis of records for every hospice operating in Los Angeles County finds indications of fraud are growing.
At a Miami-area news conference Monday, President Trump said he expects the war in Iran to end "very soon," but also called it "the beginning of building a new country."
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
The U.S. average gas price has jumped 48 cents since last week, with experts predicting that higher fuel costs could persist for months.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
Rep. Eric Swalwell's landlord submitted a sworn declaration that he lives at her California property after rival gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer questioned his residency and eligibility to run for governor, CBS News California has exclusively learned.
At a Miami-area news conference Monday, President Trump said he expects the war in Iran to end "very soon," but also called it "the beginning of building a new country."
President Trump told CBS News the U.S. war with Iran is "very complete," and said the U.S. "could do a lot" about the Strait of Hormuz.
The preliminary U.S. intelligence assessment suggests that the U.S. is "likely" responsible for the bombing of the girls' school in Iran on Feb. 28.
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.
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.
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
Riverside County health officials have reported the second and third measles cases of the year, which they say could be connected to the county's first case that was reported last week.
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.
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.
The Boston Bruins earned their 13th straight victory at home, 2-1 over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday night.
Kawhi Leonard scored 29 points, Bennedict Mathurin added 28 points, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the New York Knicks 126-118 on Monday night to climb back to .500 for the first time since early November.
Kolar, 27, had 30 receptions for 409 yards and four touchdowns in four years with the Baltimore Ravens.
Adrian Kempe scored his second goal of the game with 1:26 left in overtime to give the Los Angeles Kings a 5-4 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Joel Hofer made 22 saves for his fifth shutout of the season, Jonathan Drouin scored in his Blues debut and St. Louis beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-0 on Sunday night to sweep a four-game trip.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Along with the "True Lies" co-stars, the California Hall of Fame's new inductees will include Olympians Carl Lewis and Janet Evans and Mariachi Reyna de Los Ángeles.
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
Shia LaBeouf, who was charged with battery after police say he punched several people outside a New Orleans bar earlier this month, was arrested again on Saturday.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced new plans to curb street takeovers in downtown LA.
The woman accused of shooting at Rihanna's Beverly Hills home was charged with 14 felonies, including attempted murder, during her first court appearance on Tuesday. Jasmine Viel reports.
Police are asking for help in finding the suspect in a hit-and-run crash in West Los Angeles that left a man severely injured.
CBS LA's Rina Nakano takes us to Valley High School's community garage, where students are getting hands-on experience with state-of-the-art equipment.
Joy Benedict shows off the new tool Riverside County law enforcement has started using to end pursuits.
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.
