UCLA announces Bob Chesney as new head football coach
Chesney went 21-5 in two seasons as the head coach at James Madison University, including a Sun Belt Conference championship this season.
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Chesney went 21-5 in two seasons as the head coach at James Madison University, including a Sun Belt Conference championship this season.
Chef Joey Martin talks about UCLA’s seven-year #1 streak, saying it’s the genuine care and comfort for students that inspires quality campus dining.
A UCLA library user who allegedly took home rare Chinese manuscripts and returned fake ones in their place has been charged with stealing items worth $216,000, the Justice Department says.
Critics are celebrating its end, while supporters say they're concerned the university is capitulating to the Trump administration.
The Wildcats had chipped away at their deficit and got within 68-65 on Ty Berry's 3-pointer with 33 seconds left.
Kylan Boswell scored 11 points and reserve Will Riley 10 for Illinois (17-8, 9-6 Big Ten), which finished shooting 51% (27 of 53).
Both teams will continue their search for bowl eligibility in what has otherwise been a disappointing first year in the Big 10.
Faculty have accused the University of California system of labor violations over what they call a sweeping campaign to suppress pro-Palestinian speech and campus protests earlier this year.
UCLA faces Hawaii in the Bruins' first Big Ten game. Find out how and when to watch today's football game.
UCLA could pay the University of California at Berkeley $10 million a year for three years instead of six as a result of the Bruins' upcoming move to the Big Ten and the demise of the Pac-12.
A Pac-12 showdown is on between the UCLA Bruins and the Oregon State Beavers.
UCLA police said a group of young men threw eggs at a student and her friends. One of the suspects is accused of yelling a racial slur while striking her with several eggs. Mike Rogers reports.
Former UCLA gynecologist James Heaps was sentenced Wednesday to 11 years in state prison for sexually abusing two female patients. He also is ordered to register as a sex offender. Juan Fernandez reports.
Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 17 points and Tyger Campbell had 13 of his 14 points in the second half as No. 4 UCLA hung on to beat Colorado 60-56.
Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 17 of his 23 points in the second half and Tyger Campbell added 18 to lift No. 4 UCLA to a 78-71 win over Utah.
Striking University of California workers rallied outside a UC Regents meeting at the UCLA Luskin Conference Center in Westwood Wednesday.
Williams also rushed for 32 yards and finished with 503 yards of total offense. The Trojans (10-1, 8-1 Pac-12) had a season-high 648 yards of total offense and took advantage of four Bruins turnovers.
Thousands of researches and student employees plan to not report to work Monday, as they seek better compensation and work conditions.
Zach Charbonnet rushed for 181 yards and three touchdowns for the Bruins (8-2, 5-2 Pac-12), whose chances of making the Pac-12 title game took a big hit.
The school is reportedly on the verge of reporting its lowest attendance record in 40 years: just over 36,000 per game at the iconic Rose Bowl in Pasadena.
The Bruins ran for 324 yards and averaged 7.2 yards per carry as they improved to 7-1 overall and 4-1 in Pac-12 play. It is UCLA's best start since 2005, when it won its first eight games.
The Ducks handed the Bruins (6-1) their first loss of the season Saturday in Eugene, Ore. UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson threw for 259 yards, two touchdowns and one interception.
Heaps was indicted on 21 sex-related counts involving seven patients. He has been convicted of five counts and acquitted of seven.
The University of California has moved up the date to submit undergraduate applications to Oct. 1, according to a statement from the university's president.
On Friday night, Thompson-Robinson and the Bruins made sure to make a statement with their first victory over a top-15 team since 2014.
Luka Doncic scored 42 points with 12 assists, Deandre Ayton added 18 points with nine rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to four games with a 127-113 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Families hope the petition saves the LA Kings Valley Ice Center before it's demolished on May 1.
Cubs starter Jameson Taillon gave up two hits over 4 2/3 innings in his season debut.
UC Riverside and Cal Baptist University will switch conferences ahead of the upcoming 2026 season after the Big West Conference and Pac-12 Conference announced a partnership on Tuesday.
A federal judge directed the Trump administration to restore the legal status of migrants allowed into the U.S. under a now-defunct Biden administration program for asylum-seekers who arrived at the southern border.
Families hope the petition saves the LA Kings Valley Ice Center before it's demolished on May 1.
UC Riverside and Cal Baptist University will switch conferences ahead of the upcoming 2026 season after the Big West Conference and Pac-12 Conference announced a partnership on Tuesday.
LA28 organizers will start sending emails to Southern California residents who registered for the locals-only pre-sale event on Tuesday.
A federal judge directed the Trump administration to restore the legal status of migrants allowed into the U.S. under a now-defunct Biden administration program for asylum-seekers who arrived at the southern border.
A man hid in a middle school campus after leading the Los Angeles Police Department on a brief pursuit in the Westlake District.
Families hope the petition saves the LA Kings Valley Ice Center before it's demolished on May 1.
A man hid in a middle school campus after leading the Los Angeles Police Department on a brief pursuit in the Westlake District.
Tani Robinson's husband died of cancer before he got a chance to put up a flagpole, so she installed one in his honor. "He was patriotic, we both are. Both our fathers served in World War II; he had a brother in Vietnam," she said.
Ohtani started his first game of the 2026 season in Tuesday's matchup with the Cleveland Guardians, striking out six batters and allowing just one hit in six innings pitched.
Using the bikes, crews will be able to evaluate risks to critical infrastructure, identify hazardous conditions, and locate, treat, and coordinate medical transport for those who may be injured or stranded.
Renowned marine biologist Chris Lowe said the unusually warm winter has pushed young white sharks to Southern California's coastline.
A Santa Ana mother is missing after what was supposed to be a quick trip across the border to Tijuana.
United Airlines said the pilots saw the helicopter, received a traffic alert and leveled the aircraft.
Bicyclist Luke Fetzer said an irate BMW driver challenged him to a fight after trying a road rage incident in Orange County.
Police say that the suspect grabbed the boy and dragged him to a secluded area before sexually assaulting him over the weekend in Westminster.
UC Riverside and Cal Baptist University will switch conferences ahead of the upcoming 2026 season after the Big West Conference and Pac-12 Conference announced a partnership on Tuesday.
A 32-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash near the Temecula Creek Inn on Tuesday afternoon, according to California Highway Patrol officers.
A U.S. Marine was detained at the Palm Springs International Airport on Monday after he allegedly tried to bring a live explosive round through airport screening, according to Riverside County officials.
The San Bernardino County Fire Department tested new technology on Monday designed to help suppress fires by using sound waves.
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco says his election fraud probe of the Proposition 50 Special Election last fall has come to a halt due to "politically motivated lawsuits and court filings."
Tiger Woods announced Tuesday that he's "stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment" after pleading not guilty to charges including driving under the influence.
President Trump has long wanted to place additional restrictions on mail-in voting, which he has called "mail-in cheating."
Tiger Woods was arrested last week in Florida and charged with driving under the influence after a vehicle crash.
John Tavares redirected a shot from Morgan Rielly into the net with five seconds left in overtime to lift the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 5-4 come-from-behind victory over the Anaheim Ducks in a fight-marred game.
The shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security is set to stretch on after House Republicans rejected a Senate-passed solution to the standoff late last week.
A federal judge directed the Trump administration to restore the legal status of migrants allowed into the U.S. under a now-defunct Biden administration program for asylum-seekers who arrived at the southern border.
President Trump is planning to deliver a prime-time address Wednesday night to "provide an important update on Iran," the White House said, as the president faces critical decisions in the monthlong war.
President Trump has long wanted to place additional restrictions on mail-in voting, which he has called "mail-in cheating."
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's construction of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom to replace the White House's East Wing,
California will require artificial intelligence companies to implement safety and privacy guardrails under a new order from Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
LA County public health officials issued a bacteria warning at several beaches as a potentially record-breaking heat wave arrives in Southern California.
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.
More than a dozen cities and counties across California were given a "final warning" from state officials Wednesday, saying they have failed to properly plan for additional new homes amid the state's lack of affordable housing.
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.
Luka Doncic scored 42 points with 12 assists, Deandre Ayton added 18 points with nine rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to four games with a 127-113 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Cubs starter Jameson Taillon gave up two hits over 4 2/3 innings in his season debut.
UC Riverside and Cal Baptist University will switch conferences ahead of the upcoming 2026 season after the Big West Conference and Pac-12 Conference announced a partnership on Tuesday.
Ohtani started his first game of the 2026 season in Tuesday's matchup with the Cleveland Guardians, striking out six batters and allowing just one hit in six innings pitched.
Tiger Woods announced Tuesday that he's "stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment" after pleading not guilty to charges including driving under the influence.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
Olivia Munn tells Tracy Smith about how she turned a symptomless Stage 1 breast cancer diagnosis into a mission to help other women.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Hollywood's biggest night is changing venues, with the Oscars ceremony moving from the Dolby Theatre to L.A. Live in 2029.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
In just hours, the Artemis II mission takes off for a trip around the moon with a Southern California native at the helm. Hunter Sowards reports.
A man who was arrested for stabbing a woman in the neck in downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday was also wanted in connection with a murder at a homeless encampment along the 110 Freeway last year. Mike Rogers reports.
Laurie Perez takes a look at the new record high in diesel gasoline prices, marking another unfortunate record as gas prices continue to rise across the country due to the War in Iran.
After President Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order intended to limit mail-in voting, multiple California leaders stepped forward to say they'll be fighting back. Tom Wait reports.
Nicole Comstock takes a look at the light rainfall now coating parts of Southern California for the first time in weeks, marking a drastic shift in weather from days ago when much of the region was experiencing sweltering heat.
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.
