USC not liable in former football player's death, jury finds
The verdict could have broad ramifications for college athletes who blame the NCAA for head injuries.
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The verdict could have broad ramifications for college athletes who blame the NCAA for head injuries.
Sidney had suffered two concussions in the past but this time the after effects were more severe after she was struck by an opposing player's stick.
As exciting as some of the new technology is, it isn't a full solution to the problem facing the sport.
Dryer was known for playing hard over his 13 seasons.
Did the NFL omit 100+ concussions from the study it relied upon to show no direct link between football and brain damage?
The late-Ken Stabler was an Oakland Raiders legend, but was also the most famous quarterback ever diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE.
Chargers coach Mike McCoy refused to divulge details of right guard D.J. Fluker's second concussion in five days and the fourth of his three-year NFL career.
Smith was honored Sunday at the Hollywood Film Awards for his work in "Concussion." He plays Dr. Bennet Omalu, the forensic neuropathologist who uncovered the dangerous effects of head trauma on the brain in football.
Steve Clarkson grew up in the Los Angeles neighborhood of El Sereno wanting to be an NFL quarterback.
Scientists are excited about the discovery of a professor's plan to prevent brain damage following concussions through medication.
As concerns grow over brain injuries in teenagers and their relation to team sports, a landmark program aims to increase sport safety.
To many-a-fan's dismay, some players were noticeably 'out of it' and even collapsed after sustaining a head injury during play. While getting injured is something that can happen in any sport, certain protocols need to be followed to ensure player safety.
On Monday, the National Athletic Trainers' Association released new guidelines on the management of sports concussions.
Ten former National Hockey League players, including All-Star defenseman Gary Leeman, claimed in a class-action lawsuit that the league hasn't done enough to protect players from concussions.
As football season approaches, one camp is teaching young players safer tackling techniques to guard against dangerous head injuries.
The NFL agreed to pay more than three-quarters of a billion dollars to settle lawsuits from thousands of former players who developed dementia or other concussion-related health problems they say were caused by the very on-field violence that fueled the game's rise to popularity and profit.
With fall season sports in full swing, injuries on the field is a big concern for parents and coaches alike.
San Diego Chargers guard Kris Dielman will announce his retirement from his nine-year career in the NFL Thursday
San Bernardino County Fire reported the blaze rapidly spread about 30 acres "in light flashy fuels."
Usually a celebratory place for sporting events and concerts, now there are roughly 3,500 personnel at the Rose Bowl, taking turns in 12-hour shifts, battling the Eaton Fire.
The Los Angeles Police Department has arrested two individuals on Tuesday who admitted to setting fires outside of the wildfire zones.
Firefighting efforts continue on the Eaton Fire that has burned over 14,000 acres, as weather officials warn about extreme fire conditions.
Firefighters are still working to contain the Palisades Fire, facing challenging weather conditions with another rare red flag warning in effect Wednesday, as search efforts continue in the wildfire which has killed at least eight people and burned 23,000 acres.
Cal Fire said at a Wednesday morning news conference that in the last 24 hours, there has been little to no growth in both fires.
Mayor Karen Bass has come under criticism for attending an inauguration in Ghana as mounting warnings signaled heightened fire risks in Los Angeles.
San Bernardino County Fire reported the blaze rapidly spread about 30 acres "in light flashy fuels."
Los Angeles City Mayor Karen Bass has been in communication with members of the incoming administration.
A "Particularly Dangerous Situation" warning remains in effect as strong winds cause extreme fire danger in Southern California.
San Bernardino County Fire reported the blaze rapidly spread about 30 acres "in light flashy fuels."
Usually a celebratory place for sporting events and concerts, now there are roughly 3,500 personnel at the Rose Bowl, taking turns in 12-hour shifts, battling the Eaton Fire.
The Los Angeles Police Department has arrested two individuals on Tuesday who admitted to setting fires outside of the wildfire zones.
Firefighting efforts continue on the Eaton Fire that has burned over 14,000 acres, as weather officials warn about extreme fire conditions.
Firefighters are still working to contain the Palisades Fire, facing challenging weather conditions with another rare red flag warning in effect Wednesday, as search efforts continue in the wildfire which has killed at least eight people and burned 23,000 acres.
Here is a list of some of the Southern California businesses offering support.
With yet another major Santa Ana wind event closing in on most of Southern California, local authorities are already taking steps to ensure a swift response to any emergencies that may arise.
Southern California Edison, one of the major electricity providers, could shut off power to more than 409,000 residents amid a major Santa Ana windstorm this week.
Irvine police arrested a middle school teacher after he allegedly sent lewd texts and tried to set up a meeting with a minor.
Officers arrived and found one man suffering from a deadly stab wound at the intersection of Sunflower Ave. and Bristol St.
The combination of powerful winds and potential power outages has many people living across the Inland Empire living on edge, especially after witnessing the sheer force of the two devastating wildfires that continue to burn in Los Angeles County to the north.
Evacuation warnings have been issued for parts of one neighborhood.
Here is a list of some of the Southern California businesses offering support.
With yet another major Santa Ana wind event closing in on most of Southern California, local authorities are already taking steps to ensure a swift response to any emergencies that may arise.
Southern California Edison, one of the major electricity providers, could shut off power to more than 409,000 residents amid a major Santa Ana windstorm this week.
KCAL News Investigates dives into the stats and budgets surrounding the enforcement of illegal dumping in LA.
Ross Palombo takes us through a year's worth of KCAL News Investigations.
A KCAL News investigation found that some schools marked entire classrooms present on days where there were actually numerous absences, which one teacher believes to be a district-wide issue.
Ross Palombo investigates possible attendance fraud, where marking students present when they're not actually in class, could be affecting an even larger amount of LAUSD schools than first thought.
Is your recycled Starbucks cup ending up where you expected? A KCAL News investigation says that it probably isn't. Ross Palombo takes a deeper look at the problem.
Mayor Karen Bass has come under criticism for attending an inauguration in Ghana as mounting warnings signaled heightened fire risks in Los Angeles.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom called for an investigation into the loss of water pressure and unavailability of water from the reservoir during the fires in Los Angeles.
Aircraft battling fires raging through the Los Angeles area are dropping hundreds of thousands of gallons of hot-pink fire suppressant in a desperate effort to stop the flames.
The Academy is delaying announcing the nominees for this year's Oscars after it extended the voting period due to the Los Angeles wildfires.
Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 25 people. The Palisades and Eaton wildfires continue to burn out of control in Southern California.
Gov. Newsom expanded the special legislative session he called to defend the state's progressive policies against the incoming Trump administration to also address the state's wildfire crisis.
In the wake of multiple wildfires that have torched tens of thousands of acres of Los Angeles County, local firefighters and first responders have received support from across the world.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass awkwardly remained silent when she was questioned by a reporter at Los Angeles International Airport about the devastating fires.
The Los Angeles County fires are now raising concerns about what's next: Could there be another explosion in California home insurance policy costs?
President-elect Donald Trump blamed California Governor Gavin Newsom for the deadly wildfires devastating Los Angeles County this week — and the governor's office has fired back.
Grocery giant Albertsons will pay nearly $4 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of overcharging customers at hundreds of Albertsons, Safeway and Vons supermarkets.
A federal judge has blocked a new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes.
Californians with iPhones and Apple Watches will now be able to store digital versions of their driver's licenses and identification cards on their devices, state officials announced.
The authorization comes after a week-long voting period for the more than 6,000 Food4Less workers represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers Local union.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
But consumer advocates say the Food and Drug Administration's new guidance on lead limit in baby food doesn't go far enough.
The H5N1 bird flu virus has been found in samples of Monarch Raw Pet Food, and a cat that ate the food is confirmed to have been infected.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an emergency proclamation on Wednesday in response to growing concerns over bird flu cases in the state and across the country.
Cases now reported in eight states related to Yu Shang Food products sold online and at stores nationwide, officials say.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Democratic philanthropist George Soros and actor-director Denzel Washington were awarded the nation's highest civilian honor.
Insurance companies in California will have to offer coverage to homeowners in wildfire-prone areas under a new state regulation that was announced Monday.
The lawsuit contends that multiple food truck operators have created constant nuisance outside of the store in the form of congestion, trash generation and rudeness to store employees.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that the state would renew a rebate program for electric vehicles if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the current federal tax credit.
Avid coin collectors jumped at the chance to get their hands on a rare "double eagle" gold coin at a Southern California auction house.
Former Colorado Buffalo and NFL linebacker and current Coloradan Chad Brown says his hometown in California, as well as his parents' home, were destroyed in the Eaton Fire, which continues to burn in the Los Angeles area.
The Los Angeles Rams are moving on to the divisional round of the playoffs after beating the Minnesota Vikings Monday night.
The NBA has postponed Saturday's home games for both the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers as part of the league's response to the wildfires that are ravaging Southern California.
For a preview of Monday's playoff matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams, Streaming Anchor Maria Lisignoli spoke with CBS Los Angeles Sports Anchor Darren Haynes.
The Minnesota Vikings' Monday night playoff matchup against the Rams has been moved to Arizona due to devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area.
The funds are earmarked for Altadena and Pasadena families that lost their homes in the Eaton Fire.
Ventimiglia, a 47-year-old father to be, is among the celebrities affected by the destructive blazes that broke out Tuesday morning.
The Oscar voting nomination process and nominations announcements have been pushed back by two days due to the wildfires raging across Los Angeles County.
The Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations canceled an in-person announcement planned for Wednesday morning due to devastating wildfires and winds in the Los Angeles area.
Peter Yarrow was a singer-songwriter and a social activist, but he was best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary.
A local street artist is using her art to uplift and help the community. Dennis Valera reports.
Volunteers at South LA Cafe helped gather supplies for wildfire victims and first responders. Laura Haefeli reports.
Trevor Sochocki reports from the Pacific Palisades, where search and rescue crews from Mexico could be seen scouring the rubble and debris left behind by the Palisades Fire at a mobile home estate.
As evacuees begin to return to their homes after the wildfires, the cleanup process from all that smoke and ash can be overwhelming. KCAL News reporter Jeff Nguyen goes to Pasadena to see what it takes to fix the damages and provides a helpful guide for those who survived the Eaton Fire.
Joy Benedict reports from Grand Terrace, where she speaks with some of the many seniors impacted by the nine-day power outage still affecting a senior center.
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.
KCAL News Anchor and three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died.
Los Angeles comes out to celebrate the Boys in Blue two days after winning the 2024 World Series.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions after defeating the New York Yankees in game 5.
