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For 97 years, the Harlem Globetrotters have entertained millions across the globe. They stopped by the KCAL News studio to promote their upcoming local tour & show off a bit for Chris Hayre & Amy Johnson
The 2026 Winter Olympics are just a few short years away & 16-yr old local snowboarder Siddhartha Ullah has his sights set on qualifying. Jill Painter Lopez caught up with the phenom where he first found his passion, Mountain High
Heritage Christian Athletic Director Mike Johnson's been through it and then some. Battling his 3rd case of cancer, Mike is looking to ring that bell one more time as he continues his duties on the court, as our Jill Painter Lopez learned
A Ventura landmark may have trouble pulling itself out of water, literally, after Buenaventura Golf Course was flooded recently. Jill Painter spoke with city officials & others about a plan to hopefully get the course back up & running soon
The world’s most popular off-road motorcycle racing is back at Angel Stadium this Saturday and local rider Richard Taylor is gunning for a spot in the main event. The Woodland Hills native is in his 2nd season on tour and hopes to shine this weekend in front of the home crowd.
Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld were first linked in the spring of 2023 when they were photographed dining together in New York City.
Tru Washington scored 20 points, Donovan Dent added 17 points, 11 assists and six rebounds and New Mexico beat Southern California 83-73 in the third-place game at the Acrisure Classic.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 36 points, including 15 in the fourth quarter, and the Oklahoma City Thunder held on for a 101-93 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in an NBA Cup game.
Anthony Edwards scored 21 points on 7-for-21 shooting to help the Minnesota Timberwolves stop a four-game losing streak by beating the Los Angeles Clippers 93-92 in an NBA Cup game.
JuJu Watkins scored 34 points, Kiki Iriafen added a career-high 30 and No. 6 Southern California pulled away in the second half to beat Saint Louis 104-65 in the Acrisure Holiday Invitational.
Tommy Edman and the Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a $74 million, five-year contract.
Lauren Betts scored 18 points and grabbed 12 rebounds while Gabriela Jaquez added 17 points to help No. 1 UCLA rout Tennessee-Martin 97-37 on the opening day of the Rainbow Wahine Showdown Friday.
Alex Laferriere scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period, and Erik Portillo made 28 saves to win his NHL debut in the Los Angeles Kings' 2-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks.
Jordan Ross scored 15 points on 6-of-9 shooting to help Saint Mary's beat Southern California 71-36 at the Acrisure Classic.
John Gibson made a season-high 42 saves and Alex Killorn scored the tiebreaking goal midway through the second period as the Anaheim Ducks defeated the Seattle Kraken 5-2.
David Rittich made 13 saves in his 100th career victory, and captain Anze Kopitar, Phillip Danault and Kevin Fiala scored in the Los Angeles Kings' 4-1 victory over the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets.
Baseball star Shohei Ohtani wants his ex-interpreter Ippei Mizuhara to hand over hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of baseball cards he says were fraudulently bought using his money.
Anthony Davis had 19 points and 14 rebounds, LeBron James finished with 16 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the San Antonio Spurs 119-101.
James Harden scored a season-high 43 points in 32 minutes to help the Los Angeles Clippers romp to a 121-96 victory over Washington, handing the struggling Wizards their 13th consecutive defeat.
JuJu Watkins had 20 points, seven rebounds and eight turnovers and No. 6 Southern California defeated Seton Hall 84-51 in the Acrisure Holiday Invitational.
The crash prompted a full freeway closure for several hours while police and fire crews were on the scene.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes live.
Oxnard Police Department Commander Aaron Scott died on Friday while in Orange County for a week-long training assignment, according to department officials.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said that more than 2,400 potholes have been repaired across the city in the week following a series of powerful winter storms that doused the region with rain over the Christmas and New Year's holidays.
Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schroder has been suspended three games wihtout pay for an off-court incident in which he tried to strike another player during a confrontation.
The crash prompted a full freeway closure for several hours while police and fire crews were on the scene.
Oxnard Police Department Commander Aaron Scott died on Friday while in Orange County for a week-long training assignment, according to department officials.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said that more than 2,400 potholes have been repaired across the city in the week following a series of powerful winter storms that doused the region with rain over the Christmas and New Year's holidays.
The woman was reported dead at around 3:20 a.m. in the 3200 block of W. 139th Street, according to LA County detectives.
Police shared new video of the incident as they continue searching for the three drivers involved in the crashes, which happened on Dec. 23, 2025.
The crash happened at around 6:30 p.m. on N. Grand Avenue, according to police. They said that the driver originally fled from the scene but returned as they were investigating the incident.
The suspects barricaded themselves inside the handbag store after Irvine police quickly surrounded them.
A power outage caused 60 people to evacuate from the Disneyland Monorail on Thursday.
A former employee of The Claremont Colleges Services pleaded guilty to using his company card to spend $1 million.
Irvine police are searching for a man who was caught on camera as he allegedly stole $1,700 worth of caviar from a Whole Foods grocery store in December.
The cashier said the suspect asked for Oreo ice cream before pulling out a knife and demanding money.
While it's not clear what caused the big rig to topple, high winds are in the region's forecast for Thursday.
Deputies estimated that the plants are worth a street value of over $1 million.
A former employee of The Claremont Colleges Services pleaded guilty to using his company card to spend $1 million.
Video shows the intense moments when a hiker and two good Samaritans jump into action to save a German Shepherd that got stuck on a steep cliff above the West Fork Mohave River in Hesperia on Monday.
Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schroder has been suspended three games wihtout pay for an off-court incident in which he tried to strike another player during a confrontation.
Jack Quinn scored twice, Tage Thompson had a goal and an assist, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-3 for their 13th win in 14 games.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Michael McKee is the ex-husband of Monique Tepe, according to court records obtained by CBS News. Tepe and her husband, Spencer, were shot and killed in Columbus on Dec. 30.
Timothy Busfield is known for appearances in "The West Wing," "Field of Dreams" and "Thirtysomething."
President Trump called for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates late Friday, an idea that has drawn strong support from lawmakers in both parties but pushback from card issuers.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked HHS from halting $10 billion in social services funding to five states, a move the agency argued was necessary to crack down on fraud — but the states called unconstitutional.
The White House shared video showing a different angle of Renee Nicole Good's shooting by an ICE agent in Minneapolis and the moments that led up to it, as the investigation continues.
Colombia's left-wing President Gustavo Petro speaks with CBS News in a network exclusive interview about what a U.S. attack on his country could mean.
Gov. Gavin Newsom directed a bevy of criticism at the Trump administration in his final State of the State address Thursday, saying California's "spirit is being tested."
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.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
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.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
About 30% of San Francisco was without power at the height of the outage, according to utility provider PG&E.
The DMV said it is giving Tesla Motors 60 days to address its misleading use of "autopilot," or it could have its dealer license temporarily suspended.
California is set to join a growing list of states banning the practice of cat declawing, under a new law taking effect in January.
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.
Waymo has begun offering autonomous robotaxi service using freeways for the first time in select cities in California and Arizona, the company announced.
The New England Patriots and LA Chargers have a 2026 playoff showdown on tap tonight. The teams close out a weekend full of NFL football with a primetime game at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts.
Adrian Kempe scored the lone goal in a shootout and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 on Saturday night in their first meeting since the first-round of the playoffs.
Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schroder has been suspended three games wihtout pay for an off-court incident in which he tried to strike another player during a confrontation.
Trent Perry had 16 points, Eric Dailey Jr. scored 15 and UCLA cruised to a 67-55 victory over Maryland.
Kawhi Leonard scored 26 points and John Collins added 25 as the Los Angeles Clippers rallied to beat the short-handed Detroit Pistons 98-92.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes live.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Timothy Busfield is known for appearances in "The West Wing," "Field of Dreams" and "Thirtysomething."
Nikki Glaser is hosting the Golden Globes for a second time and told CBS Mornings about the challenges of picking the perfect jokes.
A woman who was found dead in San Francisco's Fairmont Hotel on New Year's Day has been identified as Victoria Jones, daughter of actor Tommy Lee Jones, officials said.
Entertainment contributor Derrial Christon discusses some of his predictions for the 83rd Annual Golden Globes.
When a wildfire sparks, you may only have a moment's notice to evacuate. Knowing how to drive through a wildfire can save lives and help you get to safety.
Santa Ana winds will begin to weaken, and a warming trend will develop by the middle of the week.
The Annual LA Walk for Freedom hit the streets on Saturday to honor Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
Hundreds of people, including U.S. Congresswoman Judy Chu, gathered in Pasadena on Saturday to protest against ICE after agents were involved in two shootings in the last week.
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.
