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In a game billed as an exciting matchup between two of the top early-season contenders in their respective conferences, the Falcons took the Bolts behind the woodshed, did a number on them, then left them essentially for dead when it was all over.
Game day is here and in all of the excitement, it's best to have a checklist of your Chargers tailgating essentials. We've got your top five must-haves for a winning tailgate party.
If you're looking for a surefire crowd pleaser, All-American Buffalo Chicken Dip is the way to go. Every time this makes a cameo appearance during the season, it's always the first to get scarfed up by fans. And that includes chicks who are watching their figure.
The Falcons (2-0) hung 40 points on Kansas City in the opener then posted 27 points against Peyton Manning and the Broncos this past Monday night. This came from the same team that dropped three of their four preseason games, once again showing essentially how meaningless the exhibition season is.
A high school football star exonerated of a rape conviction after serving five years in prison never gave up on his dream to play professionally. Next Wednesday, Brian Banks will get to step out onto a field as a linebacker for the Las Vegas Locomotives.
All but one of the four major candidates for Los Angeles' new mayor said the sale of AEG will not affect plans to bring an NFL stadium to the city.
To the fans in San Diego, while some may be pleasantly surprised at the team's 2-0 start, others knew that the talent was there if things just fell into place.
As the San Diego Chargers prepare to host the Atlanta Falcons this Sunday afternoon, the Bolts have several objectives to tackle this week in practice.
Sliders are one of the best tailgating options out there. However, with the popularity of generic cheeseburgers, tailgating taste buds can get bored. Add some Italian flair to the mix with a hearty mini-meatball sub. This will bring heartwarming flavors to the party without all of the spaghetti.
Formerly a draft pick of the Carolina Panthers, Dante Rosario's big afternoon for the San Diego Chargers in the late summer sun surely did not go unnoticed. Rosario scored three receiving touchdowns, leading the Bolts to a 2-0 start.
Along with cashing in on five touchdowns, the Chargers' defense was also in tune against the team from Music City, keeping rookie QB Jake Locker on his toes most of the afternoon in front of more than 60,000 in attendance.
Whether you're coming from LA or from around the corner, we've got the inside scoop on how to navigate parking at Qualcomm Stadium. Strategy is key when planning your next Chargers tailgate party.
While starting running back Ryan Mathews has been sidelined since breaking his clavicle in the preseason opener versus Green Bay just over a month ago, word comes that Pro Bowl tight end Antonio Gates is not 100 percent for the match up with the Titans.
One of the best snacks to munch on during a football game is guacamole. A sweet-and-spicy take on this typical avocado delight is guaranteed to please a rowdy crowd.
The Tennessee Titans franchise is looking to break a seven-game losing streak to the San Diego Chargers. San Diego's last loss in the series was to the Houston Oilers in 1992. Tennessee running back Chris Johnson will need to step up his game no matter who is at quarterback.
The San Diego Chargers have received a 24-hour extension by the NFL in attempt to sell enough tickets to lift the T.V. blackout of the Bolts' home-opener Sunday against the Tennessee Titans.
The project, which would include a 72,000-seat football stadium and a brand new Convention Center hall, could bring even more traffic and noise to the downtown area.
The signing of guard/tackle Reggie Wells, a 10-year veteran, comes in the wake of the unknown verdict on starting left tackle Jared Gaither, out since late July with a back injury.
The Chargers' home opener against the Tennessee Titans will most likely be blacked out on Sunday due to 'several thousand tickets' unsold.
Nothing says football tailgating like chips and dip. Try this clean, personalized recipe for a slightly different twist on typical salsa.
Chosen in the third round of the 2004 NFL Draft, Kaeding came into this season ranked as the most accurate field goal kicker in league history, hitting at an 86.5 completion percentage.
Whether you are hosting a football party at home or preparing food for a pre-game tailgate, grilled burgers are always a sure favorite. Try these healthy-option ground turkey burgers; they're quick and simple to make and can easily be prepared at home and then packed into a cooler.
This time around, the Chargers found Oakland to be just as hospitable, as Raider miscues on special teams, along with five Nate Kaeding field goals, helped propel San Diego (1-0) to the win.
Police allege the man was armed with a knife and an officer-involved shooting took place.
A Long Beach pizza joint is raffling off an old safe the owners found during a construction project.
A Los Angeles-based jazz trio had to cancel their West Coast tour after a truck containing all of their instruments and equipment was stolen from a hotel parking lot in Oakland.
An architect and developer who helped build the Palisades community is back at it again after his own home burned to the ground in last year's wildfire. He's designed and built a fireproof, luxury modular home that can be quickly assembled.
The Ventura County Fire Department said this is the seventh reported rattlesnake bite since March.
Police allege the man was armed with a knife and an officer-involved shooting took place.
A Long Beach pizza joint is raffling off an old safe the owners found during a construction project.
Earlier this month, Britney Spears voluntarily checked into rehab, a representative for the singer told CBS LA.
A Los Angeles-based jazz trio had to cancel their West Coast tour after a truck containing all of their instruments and equipment was stolen from a hotel parking lot in Oakland.
An architect and developer who helped build the Palisades community is back at it again after his own home burned to the ground in last year's wildfire. He's designed and built a fireproof, luxury modular home that can be quickly assembled.
Police allege the man was armed with a knife and an officer-involved shooting took place.
A Long Beach pizza joint is raffling off an old safe the owners found during a construction project.
An architect and developer who helped build the Palisades community is back at it again after his own home burned to the ground in last year's wildfire. He's designed and built a fireproof, luxury modular home that can be quickly assembled.
The three victims were hospitalized with unknown injuries.
It's a Sunday night, and inside the Mattress Central showroom, people lie on blanket-covered mattresses as chimes and soothing frequencies sound out.
Ocean experts say to expect more shark sightings through the summer. "It is gearing up to be a sharky summer," said Chris Lowe, the director of the Shark Lab at California State University, Long Beach.
The redesignation of All American Way to Charlie Kirk Way is "in honor of slain activist Charlie Kirk," according to Westminster City Council documents. The name change was approved by the city council in a 4–1 vote last fall.
The crash happened at around 11:50 a.m. near Newland Street, police said.
Evacuation warnings were lifted on Sunday morning, firefighters said.
A bat found on the Fullerton College campus last week has tested positive for rabies, according to the Orange County Health Care Agency.
The Ontario Tower Buzzers teamed up with a pair of kids from the Make-A-Wish foundation to design unique jerseys for the Minor League Baseball team.
A 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck near the Riverside-San Bernardino county line on Wednesday night, which was then followed by a smaller 2.7-magnitude aftershock.
Police say that the driver of a Honda Civic lost control of their car, which veered off the side of the highway and rolled to the bottom of a steep embankment in Lake Elsinore on Wednesday afternoon.
A San Bernardino County high school coach was arrested for allegedly sleeping with a 15-year-old girl he met at a water polo match in October last year, police said.
Menifee police are seeking help from the public in locating a hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a 59-year-old man in December 2025.
The new format would add eight more at-large teams, and take eight more teams out of the main bracket for play-in games.
The regulatory agency issued the order after President Trump and first lady Melania Trump urged ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.
A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration's policy of making immigrants subject to mandatory ICE detention without bond, including those who have lived in the U.S. for years.
Former FBI Director James Comey is again facing federal charges after the government's previous case against him was dismissed.
Federal prosecutors charged 34 defendants across two indictments, alleging sports betting and mafia-linked rigged poker games.
Top gubernatorial candidates met onstage at the CBS California Governor's Debate on April 28. Here are the highlights.
A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration's policy of making immigrants subject to mandatory ICE detention without bond, including those who have lived in the U.S. for years.
Former FBI Director James Comey is again facing federal charges after the government's previous case against him was dismissed.
A closer look at voters' views on issues in the primary for the California governor's race going into Tuesday's debate.
Top candidates for California governor will face off in the CBS California Governor's Debate at 5:30 p.m. PST on Tuesday, April 28.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nkosi Tafari headed in Son Heung-Min's free kick in second-half stoppage time and LAFC beat Toluca FC 2-1 in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal.
Jabari Smith Jr. scored 22 points, Tari Eason added 18 and the Houston Rockets avoided playoff elimination for the second straight game with a 99-93 victory over the Lakers in Game 5.
Javier Sanoja singled in the go-ahead run with two outs in the eighth inning, lifting the Miami Marlins over the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2.
Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi left a game against the White Sox in Chicago after two innings with left shoulder tightness.
Rookie Sam Antonnaci hit a tying triple with two outs in the ninth inning and Colson Montgomery had a winning single in the 10th, lifting the Chicago White Sox over Los Angeles 3-2 for a three-game sweep that extended the Angels' losing streak to six.
Just a week after the two-weekend Coachella Music Festival left Indio, the Empire Polo Club grounds were flooded by country music fans for Stagecoach. Police arrested 119 people during the three-day event, most of whom were arrested for possession of alcohol under 21 years of age.
The Stagecoach Music Festival was evacuated on Saturday night due to extreme winds blowing in the area.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
During a court appearance on Thursday, Los Angeles County prosecutors said that singer D4vd, who was charged with murder in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, had a "significant amount" of child pornography on his cellphone.
Michael Tilson Thomas, the 12-time Grammy Award winning composer and famed conductor who led the San Francisco Symphony for a quarter century, has died.
May Gray is returning to Southern California with low cloud coverage throughout the morning. There will be gradual clearing as the day goes on and temperatures will be up 5 to 10 degrees in the inland.
A Long Beach pizza joint is raffling off an old safe the owners found during a renovation project. Lauren Pozen reports.
Three Riverside police officers were fired this week allegedly because of the disabled veteran license plates they had on their personal cars. Nicole Comstock reports.
The LA Charter Reform Commission proposed that the City Attorney should be an appointed position rather than elected.
An architect and developer who helped build the Palisades community is back at it again after his own home burned to the ground in last year's wildfire. He's designed and built a fireproof, luxury modular home that can be quickly assembled. Rudabeh Shahbazi reports.
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.
