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Orange County Soccer Club has a bright star on the rise in fullback Pedro Guimaraes! He signed his first pro contract with the club at 16, and has show even more promise than expected! Chris Hayre has the story.
Nygel Lewis has had a nice, long career in sports business thanks to the IMPACT Learning Institute, which just wrapped up its annual program at UCLA
Dominique Petrie is having the summer of her life, returning to Southern California with the PWHL Walter Cup Championship Trophy! The Beverly Hills High alum - who grew up playing for the Junior Ducks and Junior Kings - is giving back to young hockey players too! Jill Painter Lopez has the story!
In 2023, Head Coach Andy Rojo took over a St. John Bosco baseball program that was coming off a 10-18 season, including just 1-14 in Trinity League play. Two years later, the Braves went 14-1 in league, won the CIF Southern Section and finished as state champions. So how did they pull off this amazing turnaround?
The first female president of the SCPGA, Dr. Alison Curdt isn't just instructing golf, she's still playing at majors around the globe
The brother of Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić pleaded guilty to punching a fan in the stands at Ball Arena last year.
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM — who became world-famous as the chaplain and biggest fan of the Loyola University Ramblers men's basketball team — has died.
LeBron James will miss opening night of his record 23rd NBA season due to sciatica that will be re-evaluated in three to four weeks.
Pierce, who played for the Clippers from 2015 to 2017, was arrested on the 101 Freeway after he was found asleep behind the wheel of his Range Rover on Tuesday.
Despite not getting the NLDS sweep in Game 3, the Dodgers still need just one win to clinch over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday night.
Adrian Kempe and Trevor Moore scored during the shootout and the Los Angeles Kings spoiled Pavel Dorofeyev's hat trick and Mitch Marner's debut in a Vegas uniform with a 6-5 win over the Golden Knights.
Jeremy Ebobisse scored in the 13th minute, substitute Frankie Amaya added a second-half goal, and LAFC beat Toronto 2-0 for its sixth straight victory.
Kyle Schwarber homered twice, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to an 8-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of their NL Division Series.
Residents are asked to vote on one of the six names selected from a pool of more than 1,300 submissions as they continue searching for their new identity.
Up 2-0 on the Philadelphia Phillies, the Boys in Blue return home to Dodger Stadium on Wednesday as they look for their second-straight playoff series sweep.
Martin Necas scored two goals, Nathan MacKinnon had two assists to become the leading scorer in Avalanche history, and Colorado opened the regular season with a 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings.
The Baltimore Ravens have agreed to trade edge rusher Odafe Oweh to the Los Angeles Chargers for safety Alohi Gilman.
"We're all (Denver Broncos) fans in here," Avs defenseman Cale Makar told reporters Monday. "Let's get that out of the way."
The Phillies rallied in the ninth inning, but fell short in Game 2 of the NLDS vs. the Dodgers. Now, the Phils are on the verge of being eliminated from the playoffs.
Mark Sanchez was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds following a violent altercation over the weekend.
The FAA's plan to slash airline capacity due to the government shutdown could hit some of the nation's busiest airports, including in Atlanta, Dallas, New York City and Los Angeles, according to a proposed list obtained by CBS News.
Mission Viejo animal control used a drone to reunite a lost dog with its owner.
LA County Public Health said it will red-tag kratom products at stores after several overdoses have been linked to the compound.
A Vietnam War veteran shot and killed a naked trespasser after he attacked two residents, including the veteran.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday she will not seek reelection and will retire from Congress at the end of her term.
LA County Public Health said it will red-tag kratom products at stores after several overdoses have been linked to the compound.
A Vietnam War veteran shot and killed a naked trespasser after he attacked two residents, including the veteran.
Police detained two people who allegedly stabbed a pair of students outside Burbank High School.
USC officials said the man poses as a building manager and tells residents he's there to fix a water leak.
Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia took a leave of absence from the team a day before the World Series.
Mission Viejo animal control used a drone to reunite a lost dog with its owner.
Orange County was given a two-week extension to find beds for two mentally ill inmates accused of violent crimes.
An animal veterinary hospital in Orange County claims that a contractor who had previously laid the cement for a parking lot at their new facility returned to tear up the work over a payment dispute on Tuesday.
Orange County DA Todd Spitzer said 12 mentally ill men facing criminal charges could be released if county staff cannot find a facility to house them.
The United States will extradite four Southern California residents who are charged by German authorities with an alleged financial fraud scheme.
A 70-year-old man was killed and a woman was hospitalized after a man armed with a screwdriver broke into their Murrieta home, attacked them and then ran from the area on Wednesday morning.
Deputies say that the 78-year-old suspect fired multiple shots into the home of his estranged spouse at around 7 a.m. on Monday morning.
Riverside police arrested a registered sex offender from Arizona for allegedly trafficking a minor for prostitution.
Three Los Angeles County residents were also arrested when deputies served a series of search warrants across Southern California last week.
Jake Haro was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for his 7-month-old son's death.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday she will not seek reelection and will retire from Congress at the end of her term.
The FAA will reduce U.S. air traffic by 10% at 40 U.S. locations starting on Friday due to the government shutdown.
Union members say they are ready to strike on the chain's Red Cup Day if Starbucks doesn't finalize a contract with their union by then.
The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday over whether a federal emergency powers law authorizes President Trump's most sweeping tariffs.
The number of fatalities may increase after a UPS plane crashed Tuesday near the Louisville International Airport in Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear said.
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson on Friday froze, for now, a lower court order that required the Trump administration to swiftly provide full SNAP benefits to roughly 42 million Americans.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday she will not seek reelection and will retire from Congress at the end of her term.
The California Republican Party said Wednesday it will sue to challenge the new congressional map approved by voters under Proposition 50.
The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday over whether a federal emergency powers law authorizes President Trump's most sweeping tariffs.
California's approval of Proposition 50 sets in motion a redistricting plan that could result in pickups of five seats for Democrats in the Golden State — an effort that may ripple beyond California's borders.
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.
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
Supervisors will vote on the ordinance again in two weeks, after a review period. If approved, it would bar the sale of kratom derivatives to people under 21 in Riverside County.
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care workers across California are hitting the picket line Tuesday, as a five-day strike begins.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a series of bills aimed at expanding access to reproductive health care and strengthening privacy protections for patients and providers in California.
LA County Department of Public Health officials said that four cases were reported between late July and August, and that the patients lived in central Los Angeles and the Antelope and San Fernando valleys.
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care workers across California are hitting the picket line Tuesday, as a five-day strike begins.
A charity that accepted donations of vehicles that would pay for breast cancer screenings for low-income patients agreed Thursday to pay a $3.8 million fine and to restrictions on future fundraising activities in 19 U.S. states, including Colorado.
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.
Target CEO Brian Cornell, who helped reenergize the company but has struggled to turn around weak sales in a more competitive retail landscape since the COVID pandemic, plans to step down Feb. 1.
Drivers of electric vehicles across California will soon lose privileges to drive in the carpool lane solo, as the Clean Air Vehicle decal program is set to end next month.
Leo Carlsson's short-handed goal midway through the third period proved to be the winner as the Anaheim Ducks rallied to beat the Dallas Stars 7-5.
Former Laker Christian Wood allegedly fired shots at a group of suspects who attempted to break into a home he was staying at in Sherman Oaks on Wednesday, according to police.
The Los Angeles Lakers beat the San Antonio Spurs 118-116 for their fifth consecutive victory.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 30 points and 12 assists and the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder extended their season-opening winning streak to eight games with a 126-107 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night.
Adrian Kempe scored his 200th NHL career goal, Drew Doughty broke the Los Angeles record for goals by a defenseman and the Kings beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-0 on Tuesday night.
Diane Ladd, the actor known for her Oscar-nominated roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose" has died.
June Lockhart, the actor best known for her role as the matriarch in the TV series "Lassie", has died, her family spokesperson said Saturday.
The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headline performer, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said.
Limp Bizkit, with roots in Jacksonville, Florida, emerged in the late 1990s with a sound that melds alternative rock, heavy metal and rap.
Britain's Prince Andrew will not use his royal titles any longer, he said in a statement released by Buckingham Palace on Friday.
Mission Viejo animal services officials used a drone to help reunite a lost dog and a distraught owner earlier this week. Nicole Comstock reports.
A Riverside County union stepped in to honor veterans after the government shutdown forced organizers to cancel a cherished local tribute.
Desmond Shaw flies to Wat Thai of Los Angeles for tonight's Look At This!
Ashlee Buzzard, 40, was arrested on Friday for false imprisonment. "Although this arrest occurred during the course of the missing person investigation, it is not directly related to Melodee's disappearance," the sheriff's department wrote in a news release. Hunter Sowards reports.
A Vietnam War veteran shot and killed a naked trespasser after he attacked two residents, including the veteran. Lauren Pozen reports.
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.
KCAL News Anchor and three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died.
