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Lars Thiemann is a 7-foot transfer center for Loyola Marymount basketball. He also loves to cook, especially his native German cuisine. Jaime Maggio hung out in his kitchen to talk about his move to Westchester and make a meal together
After representing her home country of Brazil at multiple past Paralympic Games, local athlete Natalia Mayara now has her sights set on playing tennis for Team USA at Paris 2024. Jaime Maggio chats with her about the challenges of getting a sponsor and getting back to top form ahead of the next Olympiad
Sierra Canyon head football coach Jon Ellinghouse, defensive lineman Caleb Ferguson and safety Madden Riordan join Sports Central
USC Freshman basketball star JuJu Watkins hosted a basketball clinic along with her coach and others at the Wilmington Boys & Girls Club and Chris Hayre was there to find out what kind of an impact she has these amazing kids
This week we look back at St. John Bosco's shutout win over Mater Dei and visit with Sierra Canyon coach Jon Ellinghouse before his team's big game vs Gardena Serra. Chris Hayre and Jahleel Addae host with the crew from MaxPreps - America's Source for High School Sports since 2002
The longtime organist of the Los Angeles Dodgers has died.
Luis Muriel scored in the final minute of regulation off a free kick after a late penalty-kick goal by Martín Ojeda and Orlando City stunned the Los Angeles Galaxy 2-1 at Dignity Health Sports Park, leaving the defending champions still looking for their first victory six matches into the season.
The Los Angeles Dodgers extended their perfect start to the season with a 7-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
Austin Reaves had 31 points and eight assists, Luka Doncic added 29 points and nine assists and the Los Angeles Lakers held on for a 134-127 win over Memphis in the Grizzlies' first game under interim coach Tuomas Iisalo.
Kennedy Smith stepped into the void left by injured star JuJu Watkins, scoring 19 points to help Southern California hold off Kansas State 67-61 in the Sweet 16 of the women's NCAA Tournament on Saturday.
John Tavares scored twice and the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Los Angeles Kings 3-1.
Yoán Moncada hit an RBI single against his former team in the eighth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels blanked the Chicago White Sox 1-0.
The Los Angeles Dodgers received their glittering World Series rings in a pregame ceremony.
Mason McTavish scored 59 seconds into overtime, and the Anaheim Ducks rallied from a two-goal deficit in the final six minutes of regulation for a 5-4 victory over the New York Rangers.
Lauren Betts was so dominant inside that she barely missed, scoring 31 points on 15-of-16 shooting to lead UCLA past Mississippi 76-62 and sending the Bruins to the Elite Eight of the women's NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2018.
The Clippers overwhelmed the Nets 132-100 on Friday night for their second straight victory and 10th in 12 games.
Martin Necas had two goals and an assist, Jonathan Drouin and Logan O'Connor also sored, and the streaking Colorado Avalanche beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-0, their fourth in a row.
It's a new season but the Los Angeles Dodgers are still celebrating their 2024 World Series championship.
Patrick Williams and Coby White hit back-to-back 3-pointers in the closing seconds for the Bulls, who trailed by five points with 12.6 seconds remaining.
Blake Snell won his Dodgers debut, Teoscar Hernández hit a three-run homer and Los Angeles defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-4 in its home opener.
The wild video shows the van, which was being manually driven, veering off the road next to some homes in Echo Park before crashing into several parked cars on Sunday.
Two people were hurt after an apparent explosion at a Bell Gardens home on Tuesday.
CHP investigators say that the hit-and-run driver crashed into another car, which lost control and overturned. A passenger of the car was then struck by another vehicle after they were ejected.
Rep. Ilhan Omar was calling for the abolishment of ICE and for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign when a man sitting in the front row rushed up and sprayed her. He was arrested and Omar was not injured, police said.
With the average price of a 2026 new car nearing $50,000, experts say the best bet is to stick with a reliable vehicle, and "keep it until the wheels fall off."
The wild video shows the van, which was being manually driven, veering off the road next to some homes in Echo Park before crashing into several parked cars on Sunday.
Two people were hurt after an apparent explosion at a Bell Gardens home on Tuesday.
CHP investigators say that the hit-and-run driver crashed into another car, which lost control and overturned. A passenger of the car was then struck by another vehicle after they were ejected.
With the average price of a 2026 new car nearing $50,000, experts say the best bet is to stick with a reliable vehicle, and "keep it until the wheels fall off."
The Federal Aviation Administration said it implemented the changes following the D.C. midair crash that killed 67 people last year.
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.
A 21-year-old man who allegedly fled to Vietnam in the days after a deadly shooting in Stanton that left one teenager dead and another wounded in July 2025 has been extradited to the United States, according to Orange County prosecutors.
The woman's boyfriend said that they were heading to fulfill one of her pregnancy cravings when they were hit by the alleged DUI driver early Sunday morning.
An Orange County mother was arrested on Monday after a video recorded last week showed her 19-month-old child falling from a moving car and onto the road below in Fullerton.
The crash occurred around 12:09 a.m. on North Anaheim Boulevard.
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.
The crash occurred around 12:09 a.m. on North Anaheim Boulevard.
The shooting left 18-year-old Noah Ivancso dead in May 2023, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.
Big Bear eagles Jackie and Shadow welcomed their first egg of the nesting season on Friday.
A pursuit ended in a Riverside parking lot after San Bernardino County deputies shot and killed the suspect on Thursday.
Rep. Ilhan Omar was calling for the abolishment of ICE and for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign when a man sitting in the front row rushed up and sprayed her. He was arrested and Omar was not injured, police said.
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said a series of "deep, underlying systemic failures" led to the midair crash between a passenger plane and Army helicopter that killed 67 people.
A man was hospitalized after allegedly exchanging gunfire with Border Patrol agents in Arizona on Tuesday, according to the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI.
More than half of House Democrats support impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem over the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
Pinterest is cutting costs to create more cash flow for AI-focused roles and AI‑powered products, the company said in a filing Tuesday.
Rep. Ilhan Omar was calling for the abolishment of ICE and for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign when a man sitting in the front row rushed up and sprayed her. He was arrested and Omar was not injured, police said.
Two U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents fired their weapons during the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, according to a government report sent to Congress and obtained by CBS News that does not mention Pretti reaching for his firearm.
More than half of House Democrats support impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem over the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he's launching a probe into allegations that TikTok censored content critical of President Trump.
The AAP is recommending immunization against 18 diseases. Earlier this month, the CDC reduced its recommendations for childhood vaccines to 11 diseases.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Waymo has begun offering autonomous robotaxi service using freeways for the first time in select cities in California and Arizona, the company announced.
The Los Angeles Kings inked forward Taylor Ward to a two-year contract extension worth $1.75 million on Monday.
Mattias Ekholm scored a hat trick and the Edmonton Oilers rode a dominant second period to a 7-4 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Monday.
Defensive lineman Teiar Tart is returning to the Los Angeles Chargers with a three-year contract extension.
The Bulls closed the first half with a 7-0 spurt, trimming the Lakers' lead to 69-56.
The Los Angeles Chargers officially announced the hiring of Mike McDaniel as the team's new offensive coordinator on Monday after he was fired as head coach of the Miami Dolphins.
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.
Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress, was identified as the woman killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn.
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
It happened at around 7 p.m. on Jan. 12 near Western Avenue and 45th Place in the Vermont Square neighborhood, according to a news release from the Los Angeles Police Department.
Wild video shows an out-of-control Waymo van swerving off the road in Echo Park before crashing into multiple parked cars. Mike Rogers reports.
Rina Nakano speaks to a 100-year-old man who recalls the measures his family took to help him escape the Holocaust.
The Federal Aviation Administration implemented changes at Van Nuys Airport in an effort to improve safety following last year's deadly midair collision in D.C.
President Trump announced Tuesday that he's signed an executive order that effectively moves permitting authority from California and Los Angeles to the federal government as the region continues to rebuild after last year's devastating wildfires. Jasmine Viel reports.
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.
