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KFMB-TV / CBS 8 was the first television station in San Diego to go on the air when it flipped the switch in 1949. CBS 8 has been a top-rated news station for most of its history, with local weekday and weekend newscasts. KFMB-TV is the only station in the city to have maintained the same network affiliation (CBS) throughout its history. Some famous CBS News 8 alumni include former weather girl Ra

quel Welch, talk-show host Regis Philbin, TV host Sarah Purcell and CNN and former CBS anchor Paula Zahn. KFMB-TV has been home to such anchors as Ray Wilson, Harold Keen, Michael Tuck, Allison Ross and sportscaster Ted Leitner. Other notable KFMB alumni include, Dawn Fratangelo, Marty Levin, Margaret Radford, Susan Lichtman (Taylor), Jim Laslavic, Stan Miller, Pamela Davis, Loren Nancarrow, Denise Yamada, Hal Clement and Larry Himmel, remembered for his comedic role on KFMB-TV’s locally produced “San Diego at Large,” (1985-1988). KFMB-TV / CBS 8 is owned and operated by TEGNA Inc., an innovative media company that serves the greater good of its communities. Across platforms, TEGNA delivers relevant and trusted content by telling empowering stories, conducting impactful investigations and providing innovative and unparalleled solutions for advertisers through TEGNA Marketing Solutions

01/13/2026

William Bushey is accused of killing his sister and nephew at their family home in Point Loma in August 2024. His 85-year-old mother was also shot, but survived.

01/13/2026

A video circulating on social media shows two people on top of a moving Coaster train that was northbound towards Del Mar.

01/13/2026

Hundreds of people, many originally from Iran, packed a section of Balboa Avenue in San Diego to support the fight to overthrow Iran's current leadership.

01/13/2026

Every year, the London Zoo does an inventory of all of its many animals.

In his State of the State address, Gov. Gavin Newsom vowed to crack down on Wall Street-backed corporations that are mak...
01/13/2026

In his State of the State address, Gov. Gavin Newsom vowed to crack down on Wall Street-backed corporations that are making homeownership unaffordable for families.

01/13/2026

A small deer is seen sparing with a much larger rhino at the Wroclaw Zoo in Poland, trying to show the much larger rhino who's in charge / CNN

01/13/2026

San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl joined CBS 8 to give an update on the department's priorities in the new year, including the use of surveillance cameras.

Tony Blain, ex-Poway councilman, pleads not guilty to multiple criminal charges, including perjury and bribery, during h...
01/13/2026

Tony Blain, ex-Poway councilman, pleads not guilty to multiple criminal charges, including perjury and bribery, during his arraignment on Monday.

A newly renovated community space at the Rose Canyon Safe Parking Program is now a gathering place where people can work...
01/13/2026

A newly renovated community space at the Rose Canyon Safe Parking Program is now a gathering place where people can work towards permanent housing.

The San Diego Padres will honor Randy Jones, a Cy Young Award Winner and Padres alumnus, with a celebration of life cere...
01/13/2026

The San Diego Padres will honor Randy Jones, a Cy Young Award Winner and Padres alumnus, with a celebration of life ceremony at Petco Park on Saturday, Jan. 24.

The San Diego Padres are on trial in over allegations that rodeo events hosted at Petco Park constitute animal cruelty, ...
01/13/2026

The San Diego Padres are on trial in over allegations that rodeo events hosted at Petco Park constitute animal cruelty, just days away from the third annual rodeo.

More than 500 protesters gathered around Balboa and Genesee in Clairemont on Saturday to show support for those in Iran ...
01/13/2026

More than 500 protesters gathered around Balboa and Genesee in Clairemont on Saturday to show support for those in Iran protesting against their government.

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CBS 8 /KFMB-TV was the first television station in San Diego to go on the air when it flipped the switch in 1949. KFMB-TV News, also known as CBS News 8, has been the top-rated news station for most of its history, with local weekday newscasts at 4:30 a.m., 5:00 a.m., 6:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 11:00 p.m. Weekend newscasts air at 5:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 11:00 p.m. KFMB-TV is the only station in the city to have maintained the same network affiliation (CBS) throughout its history. Some famous CBS News 8 alumni include former weather girl Raquel Welch, talk-show host Regis Philbin, TV host Sarah Purcell and CNN and former CBS anchor Paula Zahn. KFMB-TV has been home to such anchors as Ray Wilson, Harold Keen, Michael Tuck, Allison Ross and sportscaster Ted Leitner. Other notable KFMB alumni include, Dawn Fratangelo, Marty Levin, Margaret Radford, Susan Lichtman (Taylor), Jim Laslavic, Stan Miller, Pamela Davis, Loren Nancarrow, Denise Yamada and Hal Clement. Larry Himmel, remembered for his comedic role on KFMB-TV’s locally produced “San Diego at Large,” (1985-1988) continues to offer his quick wit and unique perspective as a member of the CBS News 8 team. KFMB-TV airs top-rated daytime programming including Dr. Phil, Judge Judy, The Price Is Right, Young and the Restless and The Talk. Primetime includes such CBS hits as The Big Bang Theory, Two Broke Girls, CSI, Survivor, NCIS and NCIS: Los Angeles. The Late Show with David Letterman airs late night. KFMB-TV has been home of the San Diego Chargers since 1998, when it secured the local broadcast rights to the preseason games. In addition, KFMB broadcasts Chargers football games as part of the CBS NFL package. KFMB-TV also airs Chargers games that are produced by ESPN and the NFL Network. In 2007, KFMB-TV became the first station to broadcast local news in High Definition.