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Wrestlemania is upon us and Cody Rhodes is ready for his close-up as the son of a legendary WWE champ gets set to battle for the WWE Title against Roman Reigns. Chris Hayre sat down with him before the Main Event
Irvine native Rose Zhang is a 2-time USGA champ & 9-time winner at Stanford. She's already the top women's amateur golfer and is set to make her mark at the Augusta National Women's Amateur this week. Jill Painter Lopez caught up with her before the event
Andrew Johnson and Adrian Blanchet are not only teammates on Capistrano Valley Christian’s small private-school baseball team, they’re good friends! They’ve got big arms and big dreams of winning a CIF championship this season. The powerful pitching duo has already committed to USC. Blanchet is a 2023 commit and Johnson will follow a year later. Jill Painter Lopez has the story.
Fairfax's Shalhevet HS became the first Orthodox Jewish school to win a state title in any sport and it was the girls basketball team that hoisted the trophy. They've now been honored by the LA City Council and UCLA as Jill Painter Lopez chats with coach, administrator & players about their success
Cal State San Bernardino had its best season in men's basketball history in 2023, advancing to the DII Final Four. Coach Andy Newman & forward Mahmoud Fofana spent some time with Jim Hill & Tyus Edney on our road show
Tom Gores' purchase of a 27% stake in the Los Angeles Chargers was approved by NFL team owners on Tuesday during the league's fall meetings in Atlanta.
A snake slithered through the Los Angeles Dodgers dugout during Game 2 of the National League Championship Series.
Francisco Lindor and Mark Vientos homered as the New York Mets stopped the Los Angeles Dodgers' record-tying postseason scoreless streak in a 7-3 victory on Monday, tying the NL Championship Series at a game apiece.
Clayton Kershaw says he plans to return to the Los Angeles Dodgers for his 18th season next year.
Josh Norris capped a two-goal effort with the game-winning goal 56 seconds into overtime and the Ottawa Senators beat the Los Angeles Kings 8-7.
Jerry West has made history by becoming the first three-time inductee to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Brett Howden, Tomas Hertl and Pavel Dorofeyev each scored a goal and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-1.
The Dodgers jumped to a 1-0 lead in the National League Championship Series with a 9-0 trouncing of the New York Mets on Sunday evening.
Mateusz Bogusz scored 35 seconds into the match, Ilie Sánchez found the net during second-half stoppage time, and Los Angeles FC pulled out a 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps.
Justin Herbert led a methodical Chargers offense to a 23-16 win over the Broncos after star cornerback Patrick Surtain II was concussed on Denver's first defensive snap.
Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh was checked out in the medical tent before kickoff Sunday at Denver and then briefly headed to the locker room due to an illness.
Jeff McNeil was added to the New York Mets' roster for the NL Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers after recovering from a broken right wrist.
Isac Lundestrom's goal midway through the third period broke a scoreless tie and sent the Anaheim Ducks on their way to a 2-0 season-opening victory over the San Jose Sharks.
Darius Taylor scored two touchdowns, including a 4-yard touchdown reception with 27 seconds remaining as Minnesota rallied for a 21-17 victory over UCLA Saturday night at the Rose Bowl.
No. 4 Penn State rallied from a 14-point deficit in the second half for a 33-30 overtime victory over USC.
Despite losing their store during the January wildfires, a family of jewelers is helping other victims restore priceless heirlooms.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is in pursuit of a possible reckless driver.
Los Angeles County deputies are investigating a deadly shooting that happened in broad daylight on Thursday.
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.
Investigators said no one was wounded in the shooting, but asked any witnesses or potential victims to step forward.
Despite losing their store during the January wildfires, a family of jewelers is helping other victims restore priceless heirlooms.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is in pursuit of a possible reckless driver.
Los Angeles County deputies are investigating a deadly shooting that happened in broad daylight on Thursday.
The agreement came in the form of a multi-page report, with CA Attorney General Rob Bonta praising the department for being proactive in seeking correction and oversight.
LAFD said up to 800 acres in the Sepulveda Basin have been identified as priority zones for fire prevention.
Investigators said no one was wounded in the shooting, but asked any witnesses or potential victims to step forward.
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.
The Colton Police Department said the "His Way Spirit Led Assemblies" had temporary custody of the 4-year-old when he died.
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.
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.
Two children were killed and 18 other people were injured when the shooter opened fire at Annunciation Catholic Church during a Mass.
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.
For Episode 20, Jaime Maggio sits down with LA Kings captain Anze Kopitar as he gets set for his 20th season in the NHL! They talk about his experiences winning *two* Stanley Cups with the Kings, how surprised he was when his family presented him with another Lady Byng Trophy over the summer, and Kopi even broke the news on whether or not this would be his last NHL season!
San Fernando Valley residents demanded action on the almost daily fires in the Sepulveda Basin during a town hall meeting with Los Angeles city officials. The LAFD has responded to 254 fires in the first 240 days of the year. Laurie Perez reports.
Despite losing their store during the January wildfires, a family of jewelers is helping other victims restore priceless heirlooms. Hunter Sowards reports.
Crews closed the street to fix the broken water line. The repairs have not affected water service to residents.
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna identified 20-year-old Andres Adan Chavez as the man wanted for allegedly killing Saith Mendez. 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.
