College Football Spotlight: The Playoff Begins Now
The College Football Playoff will determine college football's first national champion in the new playoff model in January, but the real playoff begins this weekend.
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The College Football Playoff will determine college football's first national champion in the new playoff model in January, but the real playoff begins this weekend.
Hundreds of UCLA students took part in a demonstration outside Royce Hall Tuesday against what they call a broken system.
Protesters briefly stopped traffic on a major thoroughfare in Los Angeles Monday following a grand jury's decision not to indict a Ferguson police officer in connection with the fatal shooting of an unarmed teenager.
The Los Angeles Lakers will sit out guard Jordan Clarkson for at least one week with a strained calf on his left leg, the Lakers announced Friday.
After a crazy week 6 in college football in which we saw 11 of the Top 25 ranked teams lose, week 7 is also poised to burst a lot of playoff hopes for many teams.
The protesters also marched around various downtown streets chanting for justice and answers.
A native of the tiny town of Kennett, Missouri, Nail's well-documented love of sports is a very close second to music in his heart, always rooting for teams that hail from his home state.
Jabari Brown scored 22 points to lead No. 25 Missouri to a 69-59 victory over pesky Long Beach State on Saturday.
If Ohio State gets by the defensive juggernaut of Michigan State in Indianapolis, the Buckeyes absolutely deserve to head to the final BCS Championship Game of the BCS era regardless of what happens at the SEC Championship in Atlanta.
Hustler publisher and President Larry Flynt, who has been confined to a wheelchair since being injured in a 1978 shooting in Georgia, is fighting to save the white supremacist who shot him from being executed.
A reputed prison gang leader who was on probation in California has been captured in Missouri.
Wal-Mart will pay $81.6 million after pleading guilty to criminal charges of improperly disposing of fertilizer, pesticides and other hazardous products that were pulled from stores in California and Missouri because of damaged packaging.
Oklahoma State had a terrific season, but got by far the toughest draw out of any five-seed in the bracket. Keep an eye on Oregon.
Louisville's pressure. Jim Boeheim's postgame press conferences. HAVOC. Coach K's drive for five. Get pumped, people -- it's tourney time!
The Buffaloes have NCAA Tournament experience and really defend. Colorado is good enough to win two games in the field of 68.
Shabazz Muhammad hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:01 left in overtime to help UCLA upset No. 7 Missouri 97-94 on Friday night and extend the Bruins' winning streak to five games.
The Charlotte Bobcats are inching closer to naming a new head coach after trimming their coaching search three — Jerry Sloan, Brian Shaw and Quin Snyder, said a person familiar with the situation.
A Chinese conglomerate -- the Dalian Wanda Group -- has announced they have acquired US-based AMC cinema for $2.6 billion.
Kyle O'Quinn had 26 points and 14 rebounds, making several big plays in the closing minutes to help No. 15 seed Norfolk State stun second-seeded Missouri 86-84 on Friday in the West Regional.
Singer/songwriter Sheryl Crow is auctioning off her '59 Mercedes Benz Roadster to raise money for the victims of a devastating tornado in Joplin, Missouri.
The Orange County Register is reporting that Will Norton, the Chapman University-bound Missouri resident missing in the tornado that swept through Joplin last Sunday, has been found dead.
Will Norton and his family were celebrating his graduation from high school and looking forward to his enrollment this fall at Chapman University in Orange when a deadly tornado swept through the city of Joplin, Missouri Sunday.
A JPL climatologist says that the rise in frequency of tornadoes in the Midwest may be historic, but it's not entirely uncharacteristic for the region
Jose Siri hit a game-winning single in the 10th inning, Mike Trout and Logan O'Hoppe homered, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Houston Astros 3-2.
The Los Angeles Police Department is in pursuit of a DUI driver near South LA.
The Knicks set the record for the biggest NBA Finals comeback Wednesday night as they rallied from 29 points down to beat the Spurs 107-106.
California's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom spearheaded a redistricting initiative that was intended to make up to five more districts more friendly to Democrats. Voters may have different ideas.
Police said that the suspect is known to approach females in the Sun Valley area "with the intent to engage in a romantic relationship." He was arrested in May and detectives are seeking potential additional victims.
Republican Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host and adviser to former British Prime Minister David Cameron, will advance to November's general election in the race to become California's next governor, CBS News projects.
CBS News projects that incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will face off against Nithya Raman in November's runoff election.
The Los Angeles Police Department is in pursuit of a DUI driver near South LA.
The Knicks set the record for the biggest NBA Finals comeback Wednesday night as they rallied from 29 points down to beat the Spurs 107-106.
California's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom spearheaded a redistricting initiative that was intended to make up to five more districts more friendly to Democrats. Voters may have different ideas.
The Los Angeles Police Department is in pursuit of a DUI driver near South LA.
Police said that the suspect is known to approach females in the Sun Valley area "with the intent to engage in a romantic relationship." He was arrested in May and detectives are seeking potential additional victims.
Police said that the man was fatally shot during a child custody exchange in the parking lot of the Home Depot on Badillo Street.
Jonathan Rinderknecht, who lived in the Pacific Palisades in the past, pleaded not guilty in Oct. 2025 to arson-related charges.
The Los Angeles City Council approved a $500,000 contract with private attorneys defending the city against former Fire Chief Kristin Crowley's lawsuit, which alleges a "campaign of retaliation" against her following the Palisades Fire in 2025.
The November Fire has forced some evacuation orders and warnings for people in San Diego County.
Hundreds of Orange County residents gathered in Garden Grove on Tuesday night to demand answers from GKN Aerospace leadership during a special city council meeting.
The Orange County District Attorney's Office said officers found her in a running shower with her toddler's body.
Police arrested the 28-year-old man after he crashed and attempted to hide in thick brush near Hayes Avenue and De Luz Road in Murrieta.
One person was taken into custody for the stabbing, which deputies said may be gang-related.
Two people were killed, including a 9-year-old boy, during a three-car crash in Riverside County on Tuesday night, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The November Fire has forced some evacuation orders and warnings for people in San Diego County.
Following a yearlong investigation, Freddy Cisneros of Fontana was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly having sex with a minor under the age of sixteen.
Team Rubicon volunteers are set to remove dozens of dead trees and vegetation to help mitigate wildfire risk on Big Bear as part of a nearly four-year plan to remove what was left behind by the 2022 Radford Fire and the 2024 Line Fire.
Hermosa Beach police arrested a suspect who allegedly broke into a home while the residents, including two small children, were still inside early Monday morning.
President Trump said the U.S. has taken out "millions" of barrels of Iranian oil in the dead of night, and said inflation will come down when the war ends.
The Consumer Price Index rose last month at a 4.2% annual rate amid a spike in U.S. energy prices.
Bill Gates told members of Congress on Wednesday that Jeffrey Epstein put his philanthropic work at risk, and that meeting him represented "a grave error in judgment."
The U.S. being a host country for the World Cup generates interest among fans, but less so among those who are not soccer fans.
Medicare's hospital insurance trust fund will be unable to pay full benefits in 2033, which could lead to higher health care costs for Americans over 65.
California's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom spearheaded a redistricting initiative that was intended to make up to five more districts more friendly to Democrats. Voters may have different ideas.
President Trump said the U.S. has taken out "millions" of barrels of Iranian oil in the dead of night, and said inflation will come down when the war ends.
Bill Gates told members of Congress on Wednesday that Jeffrey Epstein put his philanthropic work at risk, and that meeting him represented "a grave error in judgment."
Republican Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host and adviser to former British Prime Minister David Cameron, will advance to November's general election in the race to become California's next governor, CBS News projects.
Donald Trump was booed loudly by fans inside Madison Square Garden when he was shown on video screens during the national anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
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.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
A home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.
Jose Siri hit a game-winning single in the 10th inning, Mike Trout and Logan O'Hoppe homered, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Houston Astros 3-2.
The Knicks set the record for the biggest NBA Finals comeback Wednesday night as they rallied from 29 points down to beat the Spurs 107-106.
Tyler Callihan hit the first two home runs of his career as the Pirates rallied past the Dodgers 9-8 on Wednesday night.
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani was robbed of a home run after an incredible catch by Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds.
Wade Meckler and Jo Adell keyed a five-run second inning with two-run doubles, and Walbert Ureña navigated heavy traffic through five shutout innings to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 10-1 victory over the Houston Astros.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
The CBS LA American Music Awards Red Carpet Special will capture the moments as the stars arrive at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and airs from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. PDT on CBS LA and streaming online on CBS News Los Angeles.
Former friends and political allies Karen Bass and Nithya Raman began campaigning for the Los Angeles mayoral race in November. Tom Wait takes a look at the details.
Nicole Comstock reports from Laguna Beach, where authorities are still searching for the 5-year-old girl who was swept away by a powerful wave on Tuesday night.
An alleged DUI driver led police on a lengthy pursuit through South Los Angeles before officers gave up the chase.
Laurie Perez takes a look at the escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran just days before the Iranian national soccer team is set to play a game in Los Angeles as part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Jonathan Rinderknecht is on trial for allegedly staring the Lachman Fire, which smoldered and rekindled six days later into the deadly Palisades Fire.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
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.
