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Many pro & college teams, like the Chiefs & Braves, have names with Native American significance. New doc "Imagining the Indian: The Fight Against Native American Mascoting" explores that history in hopes of forging a new future as Chris Hayre found out from filmmaker Ben West
With the Long Beach Grand Prix in town, Jaime Maggio put her helmet on and got inside the cars zooming around the track at over 180mph. And she had the time of her life! Check out the interactive 360 video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bq2yHAenp0M
There's something cool happening at SATO Academy in Long Beach. The high school has a drone soccer team and they're competing for a national title this weekend. Chris Hayre visited with the team to find out what it is and why it's the "next big thing"
Chris Hayre talks to race car drivers Marcus Armstrong, a rookie at this year's race, and 2021 Champion Alex Palou about this weekend.
Senior Bruins quarterback Chase Griffin will battle for the starting job this fall, but he's already ready for life after football by way of NIL deals & a background in contract negotiating. Jill Painter Lopez sat Chase down where all his football & career dreams began
Bronny James entered the game with his father, LeBron James, with four minutes left in the first half and the Los Angeles Lakers leading the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Los Angeles Clippers will honor Jerry West this season with an empty seat at their new arena and a court decal with the Hall of Famer's initials.
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp has not confirmed reports the team has had conversations about trading the Super Bowl MVP and 2021 Offensive Player of the Year.
Jack Flaherty will start for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series opener against the New York Yankees.
Yankees star Aaron Judge gushed Tuesday when asked about the exploits of Dodgers phenom Shohei Ohtani.
Tickets for the 2024 World Series matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees have surpassed $1,000 in anticipation of the storied franchises' 12th Fall Classic against each other.
Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua has been designated to return to practice after missing five games with a knee injury.
Kyler Murray ran for a 44-yard touchdown and led the Cardinals on a drive that set up Chad Ryland's 32-yard field goal as time expired, and Arizona rallied for a 17-15 win over the Los Angeles Chargers.
For the 12th time in baseball history, the Dodgers and Yankees will face off in the Fall Classic and add to the already storied history between the two franchises.
The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers reignited their historic rivalry in the 2024 MLB World Series.
The Dodgers are headed to the World Series after defeating the Mets10-5 in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series Sunday night.
Adrian Kempe, Alex Laferriere, Kevin Fiala and Mikey Anderson all scored in the third period and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-1.
Jonquel Jones scored 17 points, leading the Liberty to a 67-62 win over the Lynx on Sunday for their first WNBA title.
Kam Curl returned a fumble 33 yards for a touchdown and Kyren Williams rushed for 76 yards and two more scores in the Los Angeles Rams' 20-15 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders.
Daniel Steres scored in the 11th minute of stoppage time to help the Houston Dynamo beat the LA Galaxy 2-1 in the regular season finale for both teams.
Gov. Gavin Newsom is deploying additional California Highway Patrol units to major cities and areas across the state to expand previous crime-fighting efforts.
General sale for the "Eternal Sunshine" tour tickets will begin Sept. 10 at 10 a.m. local time.
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna identified 20-year-old Andres Adan Chavez as the man wanted for allegedly killing Saith Mendez.
Two young children were killed and 17 others were injured in a shooting during a Catholic Mass packed with young students in south Minneapolis Wednesday morning. The shooter is also dead.
The driver of a Hyundai Elantra raced along surface streets in Montebello and East Los Angeles, at times running stop signs and driving on the wrong side of the road.
General sale for the "Eternal Sunshine" tour tickets will begin Sept. 10 at 10 a.m. local time.
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna identified 20-year-old Andres Adan Chavez as the man wanted for allegedly killing Saith Mendez.
The driver of a Hyundai Elantra raced along surface streets in Montebello and East Los Angeles, at times running stop signs and driving on the wrong side of the road.
Mayor Karen Bass said the LAPD will be conducting extra patrols at "all Catholic schools and places of worship."
Video shows the intense moments the altercation takes place in front of dozens of players and their supporters at a tournament being held on Rosemead Park Fields over the weekend.
One person died after being struck by an Orange County Sheriff's Department vehicle.
The peak of a heat wave lingering over Southern California is expected on Thursday, which could bring record-breaking temperatures to some areas.
Orange County firefighters rushed to a Laguna Niguel neighborhood to extinguish flames burning near homes.
Firefighters and first responders are taking proactive steps as sweltering heat descends on Southern California this week, hoping to have an advantage due to elevated fire danger.
Anaheim police have released images of a car they believe was involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash in early August as they continue searching for the suspect.
The family was last seen on Aug. 6 in east Hemet, according to Riverside County Sheriff's Office deputies.
Riverside County health officials have issued a warning due to an increasing number of Valley Fever infections across the region.
The leaders of an Inland Empire religious group that has recently been connected to two men who have gone missing in recent years were arrested last week, police said.
The 29-year-old U.S. Border Patrol agent was charged with multiple felonies in July for allegedly assaulting Long Beach police while intoxicated outside of a Shoreline Village restaurant. He died on Aug. 22 in Hemet.
Detectives used cadaver dogs to search the sprawling wilderness off the side of the 60 Freeway in Moreno Valley. They had the boy's father, Jake Haro, with them as they searched.
The former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley has filed a legal claim against the city and Mayor Karen Bass nearly six months after she was removed as chief. KCAL Senior Report Ross Palombo has more on the legal move.
New data shows a dramatic increase in immigration arrests in our area. As Senior Reporter Ross Palombo found, we can now see exactly where these detainees are going.
Residents in the Rancho Palos Verdes have been living in fear that one day their homes might slide down the edge of the slope. Just when they thought they were going to be receiving funds to help, it got ripped away. Jeff Nguyen reports
Ross Palombo breaks down the latest numbers from ICE.
KCAL News reporter Ross Palombo reviews the charging documents, which outline the suspect's criminal history.
Gov. Gavin Newsom is deploying additional California Highway Patrol units to major cities and areas across the state to expand previous crime-fighting efforts.
Saturday's Powerball jackpot has an estimated cash value of $428.9 million.
Court documents allege ChatGPT encouraged a 16-year-old boy to plan a "beautiful suicide" and keep it a secret from his loved ones.
Investigators are examining the videos and writings of the shooter who fired through the windows of Annunciation Catholic Church, killing two children and wounding 18 people.
Last week, Cracker Barrel announced that it was changing its logo to remove the image of a man sitting in a chair leaning against a barrel, and replacing it with a logo that only featured the chain's name.
The California Supreme Court has denied an emergency petition filed by state Republicans that would have blocked a November special election over Gov. Gavin Newsom's redistricting plan.
They accuse Texas legislative leaders of engaging in gerrymandering to prevent Black voters from electing candidates of their choice.
A Dallas man was arrested for allegedly approaching an ICE facility and claiming he had a bomb, a senior Homeland Security official tells CBS News.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says California, Washington and New Mexico could lose millions of dollars of federal funding if they continue failing to enforce English language requirements for truckers.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's redistricting plan is facing more legal pushback as state Republicans filed another emergency petition to block a November special election on the proposal.
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.
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.
A proposal brought on by Northern California lawmaker is seeking to improve the process of cleaning up abandoned shopping carts in the state, which are often a source of blight on streets and waterways.
Grocery giant Albertsons will pay nearly $4 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of overcharging customers at hundreds of Albertsons, Safeway and Vons supermarkets.
Riverside County health officials have issued a warning due to an increasing number of Valley Fever infections across the region.
Public health officials said the person may have been bitten by an infected flea while camping in the South Lake Tahoe area.
Head Colorado Buffaloes football Coach Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders revealed his bladder cancer diagnosis for the first time on Monday morning.
Health officials at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital say that they have noticed a spike in pediatric cases of Valley Fever in recent months.
The Health and Human Services secretary said he is "retiring" all 17 members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices, which helps set recommendations for vaccines.
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.
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.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a pause to the enrollment of more low-income immigrants without legal status for state-funded health care benefits in 2026 as California faces a steep budget deficit.
California is filing a lawsuit to challenge President Donald Trump's tariffs, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.
At an Oakland hearing Tuesday, attorneys for State Farm Insurance made their case for an emergency rate hike that could impact insurance rates for millions of Californians.
Video shows the intense moments the altercation takes place in front of dozens of players and their supporters at a tournament being held on Rosemead Park Fields over the weekend.
Adolis García, Joc Pederson and Kyle Higashioka each hit a three-run homer, Corey Seager went deep a team-leading 21st time and the Texas Rangers blew out the Los Angeles Angels 20-3.
Shohei Ohtani struck out a season-high nine in five innings for his first victory for the Dodgers as Los Angeles beat Cincinnati 5-1 on Wednesday night to become the first team to sweep the Reds this season.
The LA28 Olympics committee is seeking to relocate diving events from Exposition Park to Pasadena, a move that was unanimously approved by a Los Angeles City Council committee on Wednesday.
Clayton Kershaw pitched five innings of one-run ball and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Cincinnati Reds 6-3 on Tuesday night for their third straight win.
Fans have been eager to learn everything they can ever since Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement in a joint post.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos on Instagram.
Jerry Adler's acting credits include "The Sopranos" and "The Good Wife." He also had 53 Broadway productions to his name, all behind the scenes.
Around 5:50 a.m., LAPD officers responded to Ventura Boulevard and Vineland Avenue for a man walking in the street.
Tennis legend Serena Williams is sharing her journey with weight loss drugs, saying she's lost 31 pounds in 8 months using GLP-1s.
A reckless driver was taken into custody as he attempted to flee under the 60 Freeway on foot following a police pursuit through the San Gabriel Valley and East Los Angeles.
Brush fires believed to have started from homeless people in the Sepulveda Basin draw concern from area residents.
Go-To Girlfriend and lifestyle expert Sadie Murray shares products for Labor Day weekend travel.
Vincent Francoual, father of a student at the Minnesota Catholic school where a mass shooting took place, talks about his family’s experience of the trauma and the tight-knit school and church community.
Jazmin Jenay Johnson and Johnathon L. Jackson started “Fish & Scripts” as a community event to connect with creatives.
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.
