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We're inching closer to college football season and tonight in Newport Beach was a celebration of USC Trojan quarterbacks, past and present. The event titled "QB U" was hosted by House of Victory, a nonprofit NIL collective backed by alumni. Our Chris Hayre was there for what was a who's who of Trojan signal callers.
USC quarterbacks past & present were on hand for a special event put on by "House of Victory" in Newport Beach. Chris Hayre was there to talk to the QBs & find out more about the NIL collective, backed by Trojans alumni
Chris Ferragamo has impacted students on and off the field for decades now and was recently honored by Banning High School for his efforts there. He's the older brother of Rams legend Vince Ferragamo & Jaime Maggio sat them with them both to talk about his legacy
Rex Kalamian has brought his squad to LA to participate in back-to-back exhibition games against France this weekend at the Armenian Basketball Classic. Jaime Maggio reports.
New Japan Wrestling hosted a local student showcase on Saturday night and had some choice fightin' words for Chris Hayre & Jaime Maggio. The Sports Central anchors weren't phased!
This year's pitching staff, which sports several new faces like Blake Snell, Roki Sasaki, Kirby Yates and Tanner Scott, was also joined by old friend Clayton Kershaw, who still has yet to officially sign.
Kiké Hernández and the Los Angeles Dodgers finalized a $6.5 million, one-year contract that keeps the versatile infielder/outfielder with the World Series champions.
The Los Angeles Lakers have signed veteran free-agent center Alex Len to bolster their frontcourt depth after their failed attempt to acquire Charlotte center Mark Williams.
The Los Angeles Chargers have announced the hiring of Adam Fuller as safeties coach.
Luka Doncic scored 14 points in limited playing time during his debut with the Lakers, joining their starting lineup alongside LeBron James and immediately getting into the flow during Los Angeles' 132-113 victory over the Utah Jazz.
The Los Angeles Clippers have signed Ben Simmons, adding a former No. 1 overall pick who struggled to stay healthy and productive during 2 1/2 seasons with the Brooklyn Nets.
Luka Dončić made his highly anticipated debut with the Purple and Gold on Monday with 14 points against the Utah Jazz.
A part-owner of Los Angeles Football Club apologized after his resharing of reportedly anti-Israel posts on social media was criticized by his club and Major League Soccer as deeply offensive.
Taylor Swift was back at the Super Bowl to watch Travis Kelce and his Kansas City Chiefs play the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
Londynn Jones scored a season-high 21 points to lead No. 1 UCLA to a 62-52 win over Oregon on Sunday.
The Philadelphia Eagles claimed their franchise's second Super Bowl in a crushing win over the Kansas City Chiefs, denying the Chiefs a historic "three-peat."
The Jets and Aaron Rodgers will reportedly part ways, setting the stage for a new starting quarterback to run the offense in 2025.
The Philadelphia Eagles are ready to "hunt" for glory in their Super Bowl hype video narrated by Pennsylvania native, actor and super fan Bradley Cooper.
Jon Batiste, a Louisiana native, sang the national anthem at the 2025 Super Bowl.
The Philadelphia Eagles are celebrating their second Super Bowl victory in franchise history with their 2025 win over the Kansas City Chiefs.
The LAPD has called off the search but says it will use review surveillance video and other images to track down the driver.
The federal agents who were involved in Saturday's deadly shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis have been placed on administrative leave, a federal law enforcement official confirmed to CBS News.
Officials say it's an opportunity to shape the future of the site. "Whether through direct acquisition or collaboration with a new owner, our goal is to ensure this property never again operates as a slaughterhouse..."
The incident took place around 7:20 a.m. off Mulholland Drive.
The crash was reported sometime around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Officials say it's an opportunity to shape the future of the site. "Whether through direct acquisition or collaboration with a new owner, our goal is to ensure this property never again operates as a slaughterhouse..."
The LAPD has called off the search but says it will use review surveillance video and other images to track down the driver.
An armed robber tied a man up in a parking lot near LAX, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Long Beach police have arrested three people in connection with a deadly double-shooting at a homeless encampment last August.
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.
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.
The federal agents who were involved in Saturday's deadly shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis have been placed on administrative leave, a federal law enforcement official confirmed to CBS News.
Roland Steadham and one other person were aboard a small plane that crashed into the icy Payette River on Tuesday.
Anton Forsberg made 26 saves and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Red Wings 3-1 on Tuesday night as Detroit winger Patrick Kane moved into a tie with Dallas' Mike Modano as the highest-scoring American-born players in NHL history.
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.
The federal agents who were involved in Saturday's deadly shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis have been placed on administrative leave, a federal law enforcement official confirmed to CBS News.
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.
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.
Kawhi Leonard scored 21 points, James Harden had 16 points and 10 assists, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Utah Jazz 115-103 on Tuesday night for their ninth win in 10 games.
Anton Forsberg made 26 saves and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Red Wings 3-1 on Tuesday night as Detroit winger Patrick Kane moved into a tie with Dallas' Mike Modano as the highest-scoring American-born players in NHL history.
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.
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.
As the east coast braces for another winter storm, Southern California will prepare for a warmup. Temperatures are expected to be in the 80s in some parts of the region with the heat remaining for about three days.
The owner of Collar & Comb, a high-end pet groomer, is going to turn a spray-painted, vandalized window into art until he can replace the glass.
CA Attorney General Rob Bonta discusses the latest in Minnesota and how California is prepared to respond.
Emily Longeretta with Variety discusses the latest in entertainment news: Meg Stalter’s TikTok account, Kanye West's apology letter, and the popularity of “Skyscraper Live.”
Make a vacation out of a Los Angeles to Santa Clara, Super Bowl road trip with Chris Gialanella and Madison Brodsky, LA Magazine, and Chef Josh Balague, Malibu Beach Inn.
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.
