The way to watch KCBS-TV live is CBS News Los Angeles’ free 24/7 streaming channel on the official CBS News website, linked below. It carries live Southern California newscasts, breaking news and weather.
Watch CBS News Los Angeles Live
There is no 24/7 KCBS stream on YouTube, so the official player on cbsnews.com is the reliable option. It is free and works in any modern browser.
Watch CBS News Los Angeles live on cbsnews.com (official)
Official external live source: this stream is provided by CBS News Los Angeles (KCBS-TV and KCAL-TV), part of CBS News and Stations on cbsnews.com. It opens on the station’s website in a new tab. LiveNewsWorld does not host or embed it.
CBS News Los Angeles quick facts
| Call sign | KCBS-TV |
|---|---|
| Channel | 2 (RF 31) |
| Market | Los Angeles and Southern California |
| Network | CBS (owned-and-operated) |
| Owner | CBS News and Stations (Paramount); FCC licensee CBS Broadcasting Inc. |
| Sister station | KCAL-TV (channel 9) |
| Local brand | CBS News Los Angeles (formerly CBS2/KCAL) |
| Official site | cbsnews.com/losangeles |
| Facts checked | October 2026 |
Other official ways to watch
- CBS News app. The free app on phones and connected TVs includes the CBS News Los Angeles channel.
- Paramount+. Subscribers can find CBS News programming on CBS’s streaming service.
- CBS News 24/7. The free national CBS News stream covers national and world stories.
- Over the air. KCBS-TV is channel 2 and sister station KCAL-TV is channel 9.
About CBS News Los Angeles
KCBS-TV is CBS’s owned station in Los Angeles. It operates alongside sister station KCAL-TV, and the two share a single local news brand, CBS News Los Angeles, which replaced the older CBS2 and KCAL names online.
Between them the stations air a large amount of local news across the day, and the streaming channel carries many of those newscasts live, from morning editions to weekend shows.
Coverage reaches from Ventura County to the Inland Empire and Orange County, with freeway pursuits, wildfires and earthquakes often going live on the stream before regular programming is interrupted.
Watching CBS News Los Angeles on a computer, phone or TV
Computer: the official button above opens the live player on cbsnews.com in a new tab. Any up-to-date browser should work.
Phone or tablet: The free CBS News app carries the CBS News Los Angeles channel, and the cbsnews.com player works in mobile browsers too.
Smart TV: The CBS News app on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV and other platforms includes the Los Angeles channel, or tune to channel 2 with an antenna.
Tips for watching CBS News Los Angeles online
The official player lives on the station’s own website, so it may ask you to allow video or pause an ad blocker before it starts. A short ad before the stream is normal for free local news.
Network shows and most live sports are usually left out of a station’s free news stream for rights reasons. For those, use an antenna or a pay-TV or streaming service that carries the network.
Most local news streams are free to watch anywhere in the U.S., but some segments, sports highlights or network-produced content can be blocked online or limited by location.
CBS News Los Angeles live stream FAQs
Is the CBS News Los Angeles stream free?
Yes. It is free on cbsnews.com and in the CBS News app, with no cable login needed.
Is KCBS still called CBS2?
It still broadcasts on channel 2, but the station’s news brand is now CBS News Los Angeles, shared with KCAL-TV on channel 9.
Can I watch CBS network shows on the stream?
No. Network programming airs on channel 2 and on Paramount+ or pay-TV services that carry CBS.
Does LiveNewsWorld host this stream?
No. The button opens the official player on cbsnews.com. LiveNewsWorld does not host or embed it.
