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On May 31st, Midwest Television, Inc., parent company of CBS 8, AM 760, 100.7 KFM-BFM launched its newest station, The CW San Diego. KFMB-TV will operate CBS 8 and The CW as duopolies in the San Diego market. San Diegans can find the station on the following systems and channels:
Over the Air: channel 8.2
AT&T U-Verse: channels 6 and 1006
Spectrum (formerly Time Warner): channels 6 and 1212
Cox:
channels 6 and 1006
DirecTV: channel 9
The CW Television Network, a joint venture between Warner Bros. Entertainment and CBS Corporation offers original primetime, afternoon and weekend programming, delivering hit shows such as Supergirl, The Flash, Arrow, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Riverdale, and Jane the Virgin. KFMB-TV's CW channel will also air syndicated and local programming, including newscasts produced by the same team behind CBS News 8, San Diego’s number one source for news. The CW newscasts, branded as “NEWS 8 on The CW San Diego,” will air 7am to 9am, 7pm, and 10pm. The anchor teams are as follows:
NEWS 8 Morning Extra 7-9am
Dan Cohen, Nichelle Medina, and Heather Myers
NEWS 8 at 7pm
Carlo Cecchetto, Barbara-Lee Edwards, Matt Baylow and Kyle Kraska
NEWS 8 at 10pm
Marcella Lee, Eric Kahnert, Matt Baylow and Kyle Kraska
When crafting a speech on a bill that would create a U.S.-Israel artificial intelligence center, U.S. Rep. Jake Auchincloss let AI do the talking
When crafting a speech on a bill that would create a U.S.-Israel artificial intelligence center, U.S. Rep. Jake Auchincloss let AI do the talking.
Allegations that KitchenAid mixer attachments contain lead have spread online. The company has not issued a recall for the products
Allegations that KitchenAid mixer attachments contain lead have spread online. The company has not issued a recall for the products.
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen called claims that teammate Damar Hamlin is dead “stupid.” Hamlin is alive; the conspiracy theories are false
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen called claims that teammate Damar Hamlin is dead “stupid.” Hamlin is alive; the conspiracy theories are false.
Authorities say Tran, a Hong Kong immigrant, had not been to the ballroom in at least five years and did not have any connection with his victims
Authorities say Tran, a Hong Kong immigrant, had not been to the ballroom in at least five years and did not have any connection with his victims.
About a dozen people from several countries are expected to testify about how the loss of loved ones has affected them
About a dozen people from several countries are expected to testify about how the loss of loved ones has affected them.
The FDA official cited concerns about the agency’s oversight structure and the infant formula crisis that led to a nationwide shortage
He cited concerns about the agency’s oversight structure and the infant formula crisis that led to a nationwide shortage.
17-year-old Gillian Johnson faced her own eating disorder while helping others
17-year-old Gillian Johnson faced her own eating disorder while helping others.
Paul Pelosi, Nancy Pelosi's husband, was asleep at the couple's San Francisco home on Oct. 28 when someone broke in and beat him with a hammer
Paul Pelosi, Nancy Pelosi's husband, was asleep at the couple's San Francisco home on Oct. 28 when someone broke in and beat him with a hammer.
Multiple semis overturned due to the high winds near Pine Valley
Schiff joins a field that already includes Democratic Rep. Katie Porter, who announced her bid two weeks ago
Schiff joins a field that already includes Democratic Rep. Katie Porter, who announced her bid two weeks ago.
Thursday's estimate showed that the nation’s gross domestic product decelerated last quarter from the 3.2% annual growth rate it had posted from July through September
The resilience of the U.S. job market has been a major surprise. Last year, employers added 4.5 million jobs, second only to the 6.7 million that were added in 2021.
A CalMatters investigation finds that environmentally stringent California sends nearly half its toxic waste across its borders, often to states with weaker rules
The woman said Tyson r***d her in a limousine after she met him at an Albany nightclub in the early 1990s
The woman said Tyson r***d her in a limousine after she met him at an Albany nightclub in the early 1990s.
Research on California taxpayers has shown some top earners leave the state in response to large tax increases
"We are so excited to start our family together and our hearts are exploding with love for our baby boy,” the reality TV star told People magazine."
"We are so excited to start our family together and our hearts are exploding with love for our baby boy,” the reality TV star told People magazine.
Pope Francis said the Catholic Church can and should work to put an end to laws that criminalize homosexuality. “It must do this. It must do this,” he said
Pope Francis said the Catholic Church can and should work to put an end to laws that criminalize homosexuality. “It must do this. It must do this,” he said.
The Justice Department and several states are accusing Google of unlawfully monopolizing the way ads are served online by excluding competitors
The Justice Department and several states are accusing Google of unlawfully monopolizing the way ads are served online by excluding competitors.
The band has been frontman Brendon Urie's solo project for several years now as other band members have drifted off to start new projects
The band has been frontman Brendon Urie's solo project for several years now as other band members have drifted off to start new projects.
Some have compared the M&M news to a publicity stunt that Planters tried in 2020 when it "killed off" Mr. Peanut ahead of its Super Bowl ad
Some have compared the M&M news to a publicity stunt that Planters tried in 2020 when it "killed off" Mr. Peanut ahead of its Super Bowl ad.
A body boarding accident left Lakan Morales challenged with a new life as a quadriplegic
A body boarding accident left Lakan Morales challenged with a new life as a quadriplegic.
Squirrels play a pivotal role in biodiversity, water storage, and a delicate food chain
Squirrels play a pivotal role in biodiversity, water storage, and a delicate food chain.
The unidentified man lost control of his vehicle and crashed through multiple homes before his vehicle came to a rest near the roof of another house
Just before 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, fire crews were dispatched to the 4200 block of Corral Canyon Road.
The raises will bring Walmart, the country's largest retailer and biggest private employer, closer to many of its higher-paying competitors
The raises will bring Walmart, the country's largest retailer and biggest private employer, closer to many of its higher-paying competitors.
Officers arrested a 67-year-old suspect in Monday’s shootings, after they found him in his car in the parking lot of a sheriff’s substation
Officers arrested a 67-year-old suspect in Monday’s shootings, after they found him in his car in the parking lot of a sheriff’s substation.
The former vice president was asked last year if he had retained any classified information upon leaving office and said, “No, not to my knowledge.”
A year after a streaming service won best picture for the first time, big-screen spectacles dominated Tuesday’s nominations to the 95th Academy Awards
A year after a streaming service won best picture for the first time, big-screen spectacles dominated Tuesday’s nominations to the 95th Academy Awards.
Chilly nights & mostly clear skies can be expected for most of this week. Santa Ana winds will boost temperatures midweek
A cool and dry airmass is lingering over Southern California. This will lead to chilly nights & mostly clear skies. Santa Ana winds will bump up temperatures midweek
Before COVID-19 families on both sides of the border, who were separated because of mixed status would meet, even with a mesh wall separating them
As cities expand and put up more lights, “skyglow” or “artificial twilight,” as the study authors call it, becomes more intense
As cities expand and put up more lights, “skyglow” or “artificial twilight,” as the study authors call it, becomes more intense.
As tax filing season begins, you should know that the IRS has warned refunds may be smaller this year
As tax filing season begins, you should know that the IRS has warned refunds may be smaller this year.
Monday's nationwide breakdown left many people without drinking water as pumps are powered by electricity
Monday's nationwide breakdown left many people without drinking water as pumps are powered by electricity.
You have to go back to Cameron's original “Avatar” to find a movie that stayed No. 1 for such a long span
You have to go back to Cameron's original “Avatar” to find a movie that stayed No. 1 for such a long span.
Last year, a bill would have directed more funding to the student group with the lowest standardized test scores, which would have been Black students
Hawaii is now the state with the highest cost of living, and many worry about what it means for Hawaii that many Indigenous people can no longer afford to live here
Hawaii is now the state with the highest cost of living, and many worry about what it means for Hawaii that many Indigenous people can no longer afford to live here.
The FDA will present data this week suggesting most Americans have enough protection against coronavirus to move to a once-a-year shots
The FDA will present data this week suggesting most Americans have enough protection against coronavirus to move to a once-a-year shots.
It’s the first drug of its type approved for animals; similar drugs have been approved for people for about a decade
It’s the first drug of its type approved for animals; similar drugs have been approved for people for about a decade.
The preliminary hearing for Larry Millete, the Chula Vista husband accused of murdering his wife Maya, will enter its eighth day on Monday morning in Downtown San Diego Court
The preliminary hearing for Larry Millete, Chula Vista husband accused of murdering his wife Maya, is entering its eighth day of testimony.
As the attack unfolded, several employees and community members tried to scare away the polar bear with shovels, but it chased them back into the school
As the attack unfolded, several employees and community members tried to scare away the polar bear with shovels, but it chased them back into the school.
Movement leaders say they plan to warn Congress against making any attempt to curtail the multiple anti-abortion laws imposed last year in a dozen states
Movement leaders say they plan to warn Congress against making any attempt to curtail the multiple anti-abortion laws imposed last year in a dozen states.
Regal Cinemas in Parkway Plaza and in Escondido are set to close
Cineworld, which owns Regal Cinemas, plans to reject the movie theaters' leases on Feb. 15.
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During media availability, Aztecs Head Football Coach, Brady Hoke addressed rumors of SDSU joining the Pac-12
TRAFFIC ALERT: A Sig Alert is in place Tuesday morning after a semi spilled manure along eastbound I-8, blocking the Magnolia Avenue off-ramp. Crews are working on cleaning up the mess. Avoid the area.
That Joe Musgrove guy, DAWG! Sean Manaea said what everyone was thinking about Joe Musgrove's dominating performance over the New York Mets last night. The Padres begin their season against the Dodgers on Tuesday
Happy Birthday, Janus: Janus the two-headed tortoise was seen getting pampered on Friday (9/2), ahead of his 25th birthday celebrations over the weekend. The team at the Geneva Natural History Museum in Switzerland believes Janus is the world's oldest bicephalic tortoise. The tortoise has two heads, two hearts, two sets of lungs, one digestive system, and his caretaker says he also has two distinct personalities.
TIGER'S PLAY: Three Sumatran tiger cubs were spotted playing together alongside their mom Gaysha at a zoo in London, England, recently. The zoo says the triplets were all given a clean bill of health during their first checkup, and they received their first vaccinations.
“WOMEN. LIFE. FREEDOM.” That’s the chant heard across the world as #Iranians protest the death of Mahsa Amini. Neda Iranpour spoke with San Diegan Sara Taghavi who lived in Iran until 2002. She explains why the in-custody death of a woman who'd been accused of wearing her Islamic headgear too loosely sparked so much outcry. Taghavi says after decades of oppression, Iranians are now fighting for freedom and justice, defending human rights, especially women's rights. https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/crime/at-least-9-killed-as-iran-protests-over-womans-death-spread/509-eaac59d5-3bdf-426f-869b-e1a123355370
Chopper 8 flies over Marine Corps Air Station Miramar as the planes get ready to take off for the show, starting tomorrow after nearly a three year hiatus. #miramarairshow #sandiego https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/miramar-air-show-is-back/509-6fa24150-0352-4924-a092-8100a91416b0
WATCH: The U.S. Army Parachute Team, the Golden Knights are in San Diego and performed a parachute jump to the flight deck of the USS Midway Museum! #goldenknights #miramarairshow #sandiego
If you have been to Lake Hodges Reservoir or driven by it lately, you may have noticed it's getting lower. The city had to lower water levels to help identify repairs needed to the dam. Boating and fishing won't be allowed at the reservoir for several more months. The repair project is expected to continue into next spring. Park trails and facilities remain open. #lakehodges #sandiego
CBS 8 is proud to mark the start of Hispanic Heritage Month by shining the spotlight on Hispanic-owned businesses in the San Diego community. Here’s a look at Las Tres Catrinas Restaurant & Bar in Chula Vista. https://www.cbs8.com/article/money/business/small-business/shop-local-hispanic-owned-san-diego-businesses/509-20288354-2a6f-46c2-a559-9d346fa1bc21 To share your favorite Hispanic-owned San Diego business, please leave the name and information in the comments or text (858) 571-8888. We will be featuring businesses each weekday in CBS 8 newscasts throughout the months of September and October.
Have you seen this? It’s a rare sighting of a whale shark approaching the boat of "San Diego Whale Watch” off the shore of Point Loma Monday. These sharks are gentle giants because they’re slow-moving filter-feeders. The company’s captain says the last time they saw a whale shark was in 2015. #sandiego #whaleshark
WATCH! CBS 8 viewer captures video of a bobcat taking a stroll across her Escondido porch. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife say if owners see one in their yard try to scare it away by making loud noises. (📸: Lori Wilson) #sandiego #bobcat
Today marks 45 years since the world said goodbye to Elvis Presley, the king of rock and roll. Check out this video footage from the CBS 8 archives when the king came to San Diego in 1956. https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/throwback/throwback-elvis-presley-san-diego-50s-70s/509-b2493221-82a1-476a-8913-25091c8e9b37
After driving all night, a Utah family Friday was reunited with its beloved Goldendoodle, Chancho, who was stolen from a recreational vehicle campground near Mission Bay. All week-long CBS 8 has been following the saga of the Utah family's Goldendoodle. On Thursday, CBS 8 received confirmation from the San Diego Police Department that Chancho had been found! 🐕 👪 😍 https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/working-for-you/missing-goldendoodle-puppy-chancho-stolen-campland-on-the-bay/509-3cb23e40-6e88-47fd-b1f8-bc5bbb3efa87
We can’t do a skateboarding special without including a Tony Hawk Throwback! Our special “Sidewalk Surfing: A Dive into the CBS 8 Archives” premieres Saturday, August 6, on CBS 8 at 4:30 p.m. and on The CW San Diego at 7 p.m. https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/throwback/throwback-sidewalk-surfing-and-skateboarding-60s-70s-and-80s/509-a52e26fd-437e-4a9c-8277-6e1c4a29f6e7
Every home game the San Diego Padres have someone throw out the honorary first pitch. Our CBS 8 Morning Team got the honor to do it before Thursday's game. Check out Eric Kahnert, Anchor throwing the first pitch with the rest of the team on the mound! ⚾ #sandiego #padres #cbs8mornings
WATCH: Downtown San Diego gets ready for Comic-Con 2022 🙌 Grab your costumes and get ready because the action starts Thursday, July 21 through Saturday, July 24. If you weren’t able to get tickets or an official Comic-Con badge, CBS 8 is to the rescue! Here's a list of events outside of Comic-Con that are free or have tickets still available: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/san-diego-comic-con-2022-participate-without-tickets/509-c69aa215-48f6-4b5f-93a3-650548218fb8
It took firefighters about 40 minutes to knock down this early morning fire Monday at a popular La Mesa grocery store. The incident is under investigation. No injuries were reported, according to the La Mesa Fire Department. https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/fire-at-popular-la-mesa-market/509-c14fd4e0-928d-40cf-a518-92d28ba39c43
The London Zoo just released "cubcam" video of new tiger triplets. The cubs were born on June 27. According to the zoo, "Sumatran tigers are the rarest and smallest subspecies of tiger in the world."
Lake Murray's water level is 3 to 4 feet above it's normal height, which is impacting the entire shoreline, and that has those that use the lake wondering, where is all the water coming from? https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/outreach/earth8/rapid-rise-water-levels-lake-murray-flooding-the-shoreline/509-3a6be314-5494-4eaa-b1c2-a2c97c7e6dc8
Did you see this?! Sea lions at La Jolla Cove were running around close to beachgoers this weekend. CBS 8 reached out to The Seal Society of San Diego who said it is mating season so the animals were actually chasing each other not necessarily the people on the beach
WATCH: Chopper 8 over major traffic headed into Coronado for 4th of July celebrations. 🎆
Thousands of people came out early for the 4th of July "Run & Ride" in Scripps Ranch. The event is back after a two-year pandemic pause. https://www.cbs8.com/article/entertainment/events/4th-of-july-in-san-diego/509-958752bf-c15a-41a5-aa02-67a472febd00
The light show on the Ferris wheel at the Santa Monica Pier in California featured an American flag and red, white, and blue patterns and transitions to celebrate the 4th of July.
Meatball is going home! The owners of the dog who got into the gorilla enclosure at the Safari Park have reclaimed him and brought him home. Meatball’s family was able to fit their yard with a trolley system so he’s able to run and explore without the risk of wandering from home again in the future. 🎥:San Diego Humane Society
The United States celebrated its first federally-recognized Juneteenth in 2021 after President Biden signed a bill creating Juneteenth National Independence Day. https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/nation-world/what-is-juneteenth-history-federal-holiday/507-ba48601e-842d-4542-9f48-a41655a9c412
Did you know that you are supposed to change the direction your ceiling fan spins based on seasons? Our Verify team explains. #ceilingfan #verify #itshot
WATCH: U.S. law enforcement officials said they discovered a "sophisticated" tunnel used for drug trafficking on the U.S. Mexico Border in Otay Mesa, California recently. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement just released video of the tunnel that's estimated to be 1,744 feet long, complete with a rail system, electricity, and a ventilation system. https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/drug-tunnel-discovered-in-otay-mesa-warehouse-25-million-in-drugs-seized/509-5f84167d-5239-40c7-a3fa-2dc9dca73a17
CBS 8 was on the scene when an alleged stolen car suspect who led police on a chase was arrested near Ash Street and Home Avenue. No one was injured during the chase. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inPfi0ztcjo
People you should know for Black History Month On this day in 1932, Richard Spikes (1878-1963) invented and patented the automatic gear shift for automobiles, which has had a major impact on the lives of everyday citizens.
