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Aug. 24 was designated in honor of the late Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant, whose jersey numbers #8 and #24 have both been retired by the team.
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Aug. 24 was designated in honor of the late Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant, whose jersey numbers #8 and #24 have both been retired by the team.
The mural, the largest ever unveiled featuring the former Lakers legend, comes on Mamba Day, the annual celebration of the life and career of Kobe Bryant.
Kobe Bryant, who was killed with his daughter Gianna and seven others in a tragic helicopter crash in 2020, would have been 44 years old today.
The team will play its home opener on Oct. 20 against the Los Angeles Clippers.
The team took to Twitter Wednesday calling him, "a Champion, legend, and forever part of the Lakers Family."
James, now 37, is heading into his 20th season in the NBA. The deal also includes a player option for a third year. He is now the highest-earning player in NBA history.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook is exercising his option to play for $47.1 million next season, a person with direct knowledge of the decision said Tuesday.
The Los Angeles Lakers selected Michigan State guard Max Christie with the 35th overall pick in the NBA draft on Thursday night.
The Magic will get either the Lakers' second-round pick or Washington's second-round pick, which is controlled by the Lakers, in the 2028 draft.
Authorities located three pounds of marijuana inside of vacuum-sealed bags inside of his vehicle.
The Lakers formally introduced Ham as their head coach at a press conference at UCLA Health Training Center.
SCP Auctions said Sunday the buyer wished to remain anonymous as did the seller, who had the jersey for 25 years.
James is the first active billionaire in NBA history, and just the second player to reach the threshold after Michael Jordan did the same in 2014, nearly 10 years after he retired.
Darvin Ham was an assistant coach during the Milwaukee Bucks title run in 2021.
A Louisville woman has filed for an emergency protective order against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Rajon Rondo and alleges the former Kentucky star brandished a gun and threatened her life.
Shohei Ohtani yielded four runs on five hits while pitching a season-high 4 1/3 innings, but Logan O'Hoppe delivered a two-run single in the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Angels swept the season Freeway Series with a 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Shohei Ohtani lined into a triple play in the sixth inning and hit a tiebreaking homer in the ninth, but the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a 7-6 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Jo Adell's walkoff single in the 10th inning.
Iconic rapper Snoop Dogg will help represent Los Angeles as the Community Chairman for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
A Hawaii real estate investor and broker are suing Shohei Ohtani, claiming the L.A. Dodgers superstar and his agent got them fired from a $240 million luxury housing development.
The Los Angeles Angels overcame Shohei Ohtani's 42nd homer during an eighth-inning rally in their 7-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the U.S., while UFC's CEO says the White House may host a July 4 event broadcast on CBS.
Danny Muscovski scored a goal in each half and 18-year-old Snyder Brunell scored in his league debut as the Seattle Sounders cruised to a 4-0 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy.
Shohei Ohtani led off the game with his 41st homer, but Ernie Clement hit the tiebreaking homer leading off the ninth inning, and the AL-leading Toronto Blue Jays hung on to avoid a series sweep with a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Los Angeles Chargers have secured a 27-13 win over the New Orleans Saints in a preseason game.
The 7-month-old boy was last seen wearing a black Nike onesie.
After seven months, the Army Corps of Engineers has cleared the final pieces of debris from the Eaton Fire in Altadena.
Tulare County deputies rescued a Long Beach man who was trapped behind the Seven Teacups waterfalls for two days.
The City of Monrovia said a man was hit and killed on the 210 Freeway after he ran from an immigration operation at a local Home Depot.
Property crime affects residents across Southern California and the Coffee With KCAL initiative wants to hear from you.
After seven months, the Army Corps of Engineers has cleared the final pieces of debris from the Eaton Fire in Altadena.
Tulare County deputies rescued a Long Beach man who was trapped behind the Seven Teacups waterfalls for two days.
The City of Monrovia said a man was hit and killed on the 210 Freeway after he ran from an immigration operation at a local Home Depot.
LA County firefighters are trying to extinguish a brush fire threatening buildings in Acton.
The Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers will kick off their regular season in late October.
On Aug. 13, investigators arrested David Anthony Ortega, 44, Rene Jose Juarez Jr., 37, Max Maestas, 54 and Robert Allen Duncan, 43, for the murder of Ramierez.
Detectives say that the suspect was an assistant coach at Dana Hills High School and worked for a club team called SOCAL FINS.
The program comes with an annual $120,000 budget, and so far, the department has three drones placed on rooftops, ready to launch at various locations throughout the city.
Officials with the International Bird Rescue say that they've seen an "unusual surge" in sick and dying seagulls along the Los Angeles County shoreline in recent weeks.
An Orange County family is mourning the death of their 15-year-old loved one who was fatally stabbed by a suspected gang member over the weekend.
The 7-month-old boy was last seen wearing a black Nike onesie.
Over three separate incidents in June and July, Jason Brauner allegedly stole more than $100,000 worth of surgical equipment and skin grafts, wearing blue scrubs and a surgical mask to blend in with hospital personnel.
The 57-year-old Moreno Valley woman was struck by a loose truck tire that bounced across lanes and over a 60 Freeway median in Pomona early Monday morning.
Though currently operating at a temporary location, the Animal Resource Center of the Inland Empire will soon take up home in a state of the art facility that has space for both traditional home pets and farm animals.
Police said that the mini-biker rode against traffic, on sidewalks and through traffic signals "like they didn't exist."
New data shows a dramatic increase in immigration arrests in our area. As Senior Reporter Ross Palombo found, we can now see exactly where these detainees are going.
Residents in the Rancho Palos Verdes have been living in fear that one day their homes might slide down the edge of the slope. Just when they thought they were going to be receiving funds to help, it got ripped away. Jeff Nguyen reports
Ross Palombo breaks down the latest numbers from ICE.
KCAL News reporter Ross Palombo reviews the charging documents, which outline the suspect's criminal history.
Senior Investigative Reporter Ross Palombo checks into the safety record of the LA County Sheriff's training facility following a deadly explosion that killed three deputies.
Some undocumented mothers in Los Angeles told CBS News they are unwilling to risk sending their children to school at all.
As Texas hurtles toward a flashpoint on a GOP effort to redraw congressional districts, California Democrats are answering with a plan of their own.
The trial over President Trump's deployment of thousands of National Guard troops to Los Angeles earlier this summer reached its third and final day Wednesday.
The transfers are a milestone for the Trump administration, which has made dismantling dangerous drug cartels a key Justice Department priority.
Huntington Park, California, is 95.6% Latino, and as many as 45% of the residents are undocumented, according to the city.
As Texas hurtles toward a flashpoint on a GOP effort to redraw congressional districts, California Democrats are answering with a plan of their own.
The trial over President Trump's deployment of thousands of National Guard troops to Los Angeles earlier this summer reached its third and final day Wednesday.
Lawyers for President Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom faced off over the National Guard deployment in Los Angeles — and debated whether they were subject to a "constitutional exception."
Three officials involved in President Trump's controversial L.A. National Guard deployment testified in court Monday.
Huntington Park, California, is 95.6% Latino, and as many as 45% of the residents are undocumented, according to the city.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
A proposal brought on by Northern California lawmaker is seeking to improve the process of cleaning up abandoned shopping carts in the state, which are often a source of blight on streets and waterways.
Grocery giant Albertsons will pay nearly $4 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of overcharging customers at hundreds of Albertsons, Safeway and Vons supermarkets.
A federal judge has blocked a new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes.
Head Colorado Buffaloes football Coach Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders revealed his bladder cancer diagnosis for the first time on Monday morning.
Health officials at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital say that they have noticed a spike in pediatric cases of Valley Fever in recent months.
The Health and Human Services secretary said he is "retiring" all 17 members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices, which helps set recommendations for vaccines.
Dr. Timothy Johnson says that by cutting more than $1.8 billion in grants from the National Institutes of Health, the Trump administration risks destroying America's medical research infrastructure and prompting a "brain drain" of scientists to other countries.
Some of the free supplies being provided include at-home COVID-19 test kits, condoms, fentanyl test strips and naloxone.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a pause to the enrollment of more low-income immigrants without legal status for state-funded health care benefits in 2026 as California faces a steep budget deficit.
California is filing a lawsuit to challenge President Donald Trump's tariffs, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.
At an Oakland hearing Tuesday, attorneys for State Farm Insurance made their case for an emergency rate hike that could impact insurance rates for millions of Californians.
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
Shohei Ohtani yielded four runs on five hits while pitching a season-high 4 1/3 innings, but Logan O'Hoppe delivered a two-run single in the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Angels swept the season Freeway Series with a 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Shohei Ohtani lined into a triple play in the sixth inning and hit a tiebreaking homer in the ninth, but the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a 7-6 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Jo Adell's walkoff single in the 10th inning.
Iconic rapper Snoop Dogg will help represent Los Angeles as the Community Chairman for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
A Hawaii real estate investor and broker are suing Shohei Ohtani, claiming the L.A. Dodgers superstar and his agent got them fired from a $240 million luxury housing development.
The Los Angeles Angels overcame Shohei Ohtani's 42nd homer during an eighth-inning rally in their 7-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Iconic rapper Snoop Dogg will help represent Los Angeles as the Community Chairman for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The home where cult classic horror film "Poltergeist" took place is available for rent in Southern California. It's been redesigned to mimic the set from the movie, where visitors are advised to "Stay away from the light!"
Taylor Swift announced her 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," after a countdown tease on her website. The release date is now set for Oct. 3.
Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the U.S., while UFC's CEO says the White House may host a July 4 event broadcast on CBS.
Bobby Whitlock, the musician who co-founded Derek and the Dominos with Eric Clapton, has died, according to his manager. He was 77.
On this week's show we've got L.A.'s dynamic sister duo! Alyssa and Gisele Thompson are starring for their hometown team, Angel City FC, at the ages of 19 and 20! They are looking to re-write the record books in the NWSL and on the world stage with the US Women's National Team. And they are as charming and effervescent as you can imagine and they had a whole lot of fun chatting with Jaime Maggio!
The 7-month-old boy was last seen wearing a black Nike onesie.
Tulare County deputies rescued a Long Beach man who was trapped behind the Seven Teacups waterfalls for two days.
The Los Angeles Police Department arrested a Van Nuys man who has constantly blared his train horn. Hunter Sowards reports.
After seven months, the Army Corps of Engineers has cleared the final pieces of debris from the Eaton Fire in Altadena. Nicole Comstock reports.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
KCAL News Anchor and three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died.
