KFMB-TV (San Diego, CA)

KFMB-TV, also known as CBS 8, made history as San Diego's first television station when it began broadcasting in 1949. Over the years, KFMB-TV News, or News 8, has consistently been the leading news source in the area. Viewers can tune in to local news broadcasts on weekdays 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. For weekend coverage, news is available at 5:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 11:00 p.m. Notably, KFMB-TV is the only station in San Diego that has remained affiliated with CBS since its inception.

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English

Television

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Global

#46221

United States

#9217

Arts and Entertainment/TV Movies and Streaming

#275

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Woman dead after boyfriend throws her from third-floor balcony during altercation in San Ysidro

1 day ago | cbs8.com | Ashley Na

Local News A 61-year-old woman died after her boyfriend, 57, threw her from a third-floor balcony at a senior living community in San Ysidro. Credit: KFMB SAN DIEGO — A 61-year-old woman died Monday evening after her boyfriend threw her from a third-floor walkway of a senior living community during a fight in San Ysidro.
Father, son connected to Sinaloa cartel charged with Narco-Terrorism

1 day ago | cbs8.com | Kelly Hessedal

Local News Pedro Inzunza Noriega and his son Pedro Inzunza Coronel are part of the Beltran Leyva Organization, which is a powerful and violent faction of the Sinaloa cartel. To stream CBS 8 on your phone, you need the CBS 8 app.
Push to add autonomous surveillance towers along San Diego coast after deadly panga boat incident

2 days ago | cbs8.com | Kelly Hessedal

Local News Congressman Mike Levin is asking federal government for $60 million in funding for the technology. He said it's similar to what's used along the Southern Border. To stream CBS 8 on your phone, you need the CBS 8 app.
Churches unite in lawsuit to challenge Trump's immigration policy shift

3 days ago | cbs8.com | Esmeralda Perez

Local News Logan Heights church joins lawsuit challenging move to rescind protections for places of worship. To stream CBS 8 on your phone, you need the CBS 8 app.
Water main break cuts off water to businesses, disrupts Mother's Day plans

3 days ago | cbs8.com | Alex Lai

Local News A water main break flooded Alpine streets on Mother’s Day, leaving Al Pancho’s Mexican Restaurant unable to open. To stream CBS 8 on your phone, you need the CBS 8 app.
Border Patrol increases presence on coastline to combat human smuggling

3 days ago | cbs8.com | Esmeralda Perez

Local News CBP emphasizes the dangers of maritime smuggling after deadly incident off the coast of Del Mar. To stream CBS 8 on your phone, you need the CBS 8 app.
Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine, a Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages in Sunday appeal

3 days ago | cbs8.com | Nicole Winfield |Giovanna Dell'Orto

Nation World It was the first time that Leo had returned to the loggia since he first appeared to the world on Thursday evening following his remarkable election as pope. Credit: (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) Pope Leo XIV delivers his blessing from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica for his first Sunday blessing after his election, May 11, 2025.
Man rushes into burning Spring Valley apartment to save stranger trapped inside

4 days ago | cbs8.com | Alex Lai

Local News Erik Mendez ran into a burning building Saturday morning to see if anyone was trapped inside. He found a woman and carried her to safety outside. To stream CBS 8 on your phone, you need the CBS 8 app.
San Diego's Homelessness Response Center faces uncertain fate as sale looms

4 days ago | cbs8.com | Katy Stegall

Local News San Diego looks to replace its Homelessness Response Center with a 164-unit affordable housing complex. Credit: Father Joe's Villages SAN DIEGO — Dozens of San Diegans line up at the city's Homelessness Response Center on Imperial Avenue in East Village each day to access resources and learn whether shelter beds in San Diego are available. But that may soon come to an end.
San Diego hair loss specialist provides custom wigs for Veterans

4 days ago | cbs8.com | Esmeralda Perez

Local News Tricia Hernandez provides free custom wigs to veterans experiencing hair loss. To stream CBS 8 on your phone, you need the CBS 8 app.