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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

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Need something last minute before your holiday feast? Here are some grocery stores open Thanksgiving Day.
11/23/2025

Need something last minute before your holiday feast? Here are some grocery stores open Thanksgiving Day.

11/23/2025

Nov. 22, 1963 Downtown San Diego. TV 8's Jim Price and Mel Knoepp got reaction from shocked San Diegans as the news was breaking that President Kennedy was killed.

Rogers played with Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Clippers, Phoenix Suns, Boston Celtics, New Jersey Nets, New Orleans Horn...
11/22/2025

Rogers played with Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Clippers, Phoenix Suns, Boston Celtics, New Jersey Nets, New Orleans Hornets and Philadelphia 76ers over 12 years.

San Diego Police say a man was seriously hurt Friday night in Pacific Beach when he was hit by a motorcycle while crossi...
11/22/2025

San Diego Police say a man was seriously hurt Friday night in Pacific Beach when he was hit by a motorcycle while crossing Garnet Avenue against a "Don't Walk" sign.

In a New Yorker essay, Schlossberg details her leukemia battle, treatment journey and the toll it has taken on her young...
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In a New Yorker essay, Schlossberg details her leukemia battle, treatment journey and the toll it has taken on her young family.

Interstate 5 in the Oceanside area was closed in both directions overnight for police activity, according to the CHP, ty...
11/22/2025

Interstate 5 in the Oceanside area was closed in both directions overnight for police activity, according to the CHP, tying up traffic for hours.

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11/22/2025

Trump blasted Greene on Truth Social after her resignation announcement, saying she quit because of weak polling and an expected primary challenge.

Is your Thanksgiving turkey still frozen? It might be time to start thawing.
11/22/2025

Is your Thanksgiving turkey still frozen? It might be time to start thawing.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture suggests Thanksgiving cooks plan accordingly for the "big thaw," especially to do so safely.

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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.