Lauren Betts shines as No. 3 UCLA women rout San Diego State 77-53 in season opener
Lauren Betts scored 21 points as No. 3 UCLA routed San Diego State 77-53 in the teams' season opener.
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Lauren Betts scored 21 points as No. 3 UCLA routed San Diego State 77-53 in the teams' season opener.
Southern California star JuJu Watkins announced on social media that she will be sidelined for the season after suffering an ACL injury in the NCAA Tournament last season.
David Singleton, who played five seasons for UCLA, is returning to Westwood as an assistant coach under Mick Cronin.
The agreement brings a seismic shift to hundreds of schools that were forced to reckon with the reality that their players are the ones producing the billions in TV and other revenue.
Chad Baker-Mazara is transferring to the Trojans after helping Auburn reach the Final Four.
Londynn Jones is switching schools in Los Angeles, going from Final Four team UCLA to Southern California.
The WNBA welcoming its new rookie class with its 2025 draft.
Kentucky coach Mark Pope has dipped into the transfer portal by addinga quartet led by former Pittsburgh point guard Jaland Lowe, Alabama forward Mouhamed Dioubate, Tulane guard Kam Williams and Arizona forward Jayden Quaintance.
The March Madness tournament came to an end Monday night as the Florida Gators took home the NCAA men's basketball championship.
UConn defeated defending champion South Carolina on Sunday to win its 12th women's NCAA Tournament title.
Former Michigan State forward Xavier Booker says he's heading to UCLA.
Cori Close of UCLA is The Associated Press Coach of the Year in women's basketball.
JuJu Watkins of USC and Lauren Betts of UCLA were named finalists for the women's John R. Wooden Award on Tuesday, which is given to the nation's most outstanding college player.
Lauren Betts had 17 points and seven rebounds despite spending the entire second quarter on the bench, and top overall seed UCLA reached its first Final Four of the women's NCAA Tournament with a 72-65 victory over LSU.
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.
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.
JuJu Watkins was carried off the floor in the first quarter of top-seeded USC's game against Mississippi State in the women's NCAA Tournament.
JuJu Watkins went down with a gruesome-looking knee injury five minutes into the game.
Lauren Betts had 30 points and 14 rebounds and overall No. 1 seed UCLA defeated Richmond 84-67 to reach the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.
Top-seeded UCLA kicked off its quest for its first Final Four appearance in the women's NCAA Tournament with an 84-46 victory over 16th-seeded Southern in the first round.
Chaz Lanier made four 3-pointers and finished with 20 points as No. 2 seed Tennessee advanced to a program-record third straight Sweet 16, beating seventh-seeded UCLA 67-58 in the NCAA Tournament.
.JuJu Watkins scored 22 points and top-seeded Southern California led all the way in routing 16th-seeded UNC Greensboro 71-25 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday.
Skyy Clark and Eric Dailey Jr. each scored 14 points and No. 7 seed UCLA routed 10th-seeded Utah State 72-47 to reach the second round of the NCAA Tournament for the fourth time in five seasons.
UCLA is the top overall seed in the women's NCAA Tournament. USC, South Carolina and Texas also earned the three other No. 1 seeds heading into March Madness.
The Bruins, who went 22-10 in their first season in the Big Ten, earned a No. 7 seed in the NCAA Tournament.
Officials said the street paving is temporary and that the LADWP will return in the coming weeks to complete the permanent street repaving, repairs to a nearby bus pad and adjoining sidewalk.
Investigators testified that blood stains that were found inside the Tesla registered to D4vd and items found inside his garage matched Celeste Rivas Hernandez's DNA.
A neighborhood watch is joining private security to guard Oceanwide Plaza as crews clean up the graffiti on the downtown LA towers.
After an outpouring of support, the Metro Board ordered its staff to find funding for CicLAvia and other open street events.
The California Highway Patrol is in pursuit of a suspected stolen car near downtown Los Angeles.
Officials said the street paving is temporary and that the LADWP will return in the coming weeks to complete the permanent street repaving, repairs to a nearby bus pad and adjoining sidewalk.
Investigators testified that blood stains that were found inside the Tesla registered to D4vd and items found inside his garage matched Celeste Rivas Hernandez's DNA.
A neighborhood watch is joining private security to guard Oceanwide Plaza as crews clean up the graffiti on the downtown LA towers.
After an outpouring of support, the Metro Board ordered its staff to find funding for CicLAvia and other open street events.
The California Highway Patrol is in pursuit of a suspected stolen car near downtown Los Angeles.
Officials said the street paving is temporary and that the LADWP will return in the coming weeks to complete the permanent street repaving, repairs to a nearby bus pad and adjoining sidewalk.
Investigators testified that blood stains that were found inside the Tesla registered to D4vd and items found inside his garage matched Celeste Rivas Hernandez's DNA.
A neighborhood watch is joining private security to guard Oceanwide Plaza as crews clean up the graffiti on the downtown LA towers.
After an outpouring of support, the Metro Board ordered its staff to find funding for CicLAvia and other open street events.
The California Highway Patrol is in pursuit of a suspected stolen car near downtown Los Angeles.
Two Mexican Mafia members face life in federal prison after a jury found them guilty of killing a man outside of his Orange County home.
Video posted to The Citizen App showed the man being shot at with less-than-lethal munitions before running out of view.
Ladera Ranch residents believe there's a high concentration of Ewing sarcoma cases in their neighborhood, with as many as six children diagnosed with the extremely rare cancer in recent years.
An investigation is underway in Laguna Beach, where a woman in her 60s was found dead inside her home on Monday.
Police said that 2,200 pounds of methamphetamine were seized during a search warrant at an Anaheim home.
Jackie, the so-called matriarch of the beloved Big Bear bald eagle family, is still in critical condition and recovering after she was involved in a fight with two other eagles last week, according to wildlife officials and Friends of Big Bear Valley.
A 23-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday after he allegedly assaulted a bus driver in Chino in what police called an unprovoked attack.
The fire was reported at around 1:30 p.m. in the Mead Valley area according to Riverside County firefighters.
Police said that the man was found naked in the grass with injuries to his face and that all of his belongings were in a nearby trash can.
Surveillance video footage showed the moments when two thieves allegedly stole up to $20,000 in memorabilia from a collectible card shop in Corona over the weekend.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
Max Muncy hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning, as the Dodgers beat the Phillies Wednesday night.
Nolan Wells, 18, was found dead just off Horn Island in Mississippi after enjoying a day out with friends on July 4.
More than 43,000 immigrants were arrested last month as DHS continues to detain people in less-publicized enforcement surges.
Carl Isom-McDaniel was on a walk with his grandson at Yellowstone National Park earlier this month when a bison suddenly charged at him and threw him 8 feet into the air.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
More than 43,000 immigrants were arrested last month as DHS continues to detain people in less-publicized enforcement surges.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion. Sources told CBS News the total cost could be far higher, in part due to military construction for damaged U.S. bases.
Sen. Darline Graham, who is serving out the remainder of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's term in the Senate, said she will seek a full term for the South Carolina seat her brother held for more than two decades.
Homeland Security Investigations is an arm of ICE, meaning the immigration enforcement agency would effectively be investigating incidents involving its own agents.
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.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
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.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
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.
The Dodgers edged the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 last October to become the first repeat champions in a quarter-century. Trump feted the team in the White House East Room in April 2025 to mark their 2024 World Series championship.
Lukas MacNaughton and Marcel Hartel scored four minutes apart late in the first half of St. Louis City's 3-1 victory over the LA Galaxy.
Son Heung-min scored a goal for the second consecutive game, Denis Bouanga added a goal, and Los Angeles FC beat Real Salt Lake 3-1.
Max Muncy hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning, as the Dodgers beat the Phillies Wednesday night.
Hunter Dobbins scattered six hits over six innings, JJ Wetherholt hit a home run in the sixth and the St. Louis Cardinals held on for a 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday.
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
Los Angeles County's chief medical examiner is emphasizing the need for greater transparency when it comes to autopsies following celebrity deaths.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
CBS LA has issued a Next Weather Alert through Saturday as an extreme heat wave is impacting the Southern California region. Conditions will be hot and humid with little to no overnight relief.
A neighborhood watch is joining private security to guard Oceanwide Plaza as crews clean up the graffiti on the downtown LA towers. Lauren Pozen reports.
Hunter Sowards shows us the repair work underway in West Hollywood.
It's going to be another hot and sticky weekend for Southern Californians as another heat wave hits the region. Nicole Comstock reports.
Big Bear's nest-cam famous bald eagle Jackie remains in urgent care after receiving a life-saving transfusion, with animal care specialists saying she continues to receive intensive care. Brittney Ermon reports.
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.
