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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

Here’s where to find the best chicken savings this weekend.
11/09/2025

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Tagliabue led the league from 1989 to 2006, guiding it through years of growth, labor peace and major national events.
11/09/2025

Tagliabue led the league from 1989 to 2006, guiding it through years of growth, labor peace and major national events.

Peloton is recalling nearly 878,000 of its exercise bikes because the products' seat posts can break during use.
11/09/2025

Peloton is recalling nearly 878,000 of its exercise bikes because the products' seat posts can break during use.

Peloton is recalling nearly 878,000 exercise bikes in the U.S. and Canada — due to seat posts that can break during use and pose fall hazards. Notices from the...

11/09/2025

Since joining San Diego FC midseason, Pellegrino has silenced doubters with 4 goals and 3 assists in 4 matches, fueling the team’s playoff push.

11/09/2025

San Diego is in day 2 of the FAA's nationwide flight reduction across "high volume" markets to alleviate strain on air traffic controllers.

11/09/2025

San Diego Police officers found the victim after responding to reports of shots fired early Saturday morning.

11/09/2025

State and community leaders are celebrating the recent passage of California Assembly Bill 847.

California law empowers watchdogs to access officer misconduct records, boosting transparency and accountability, despit...
11/09/2025

California law empowers watchdogs to access officer misconduct records, boosting transparency and accountability, despite opposition from law enforcement unions.

Fire crews are battling a massive 60-acre blaze near San Diego's outskirts. Smoke visible for miles as containment effor...
11/08/2025

Fire crews are battling a massive 60-acre blaze near San Diego's outskirts. Smoke visible for miles as containment efforts continue in the area.

Thursday's taping of "Jimmy Kimmel Live" was postponed and replaced with an Oct. 28 rerun, reports say.
11/08/2025

Thursday's taping of "Jimmy Kimmel Live" was postponed and replaced with an Oct. 28 rerun, reports say.

The FDA is warning against using certain ByHeart formula lots as they investigate over a dozen botulism cases across 10 ...
11/08/2025

The FDA is warning against using certain ByHeart formula lots as they investigate over a dozen botulism cases across 10 states.

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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.