Report: Lakers hire Darvin Ham as new head coach
Darvin Ham was an assistant coach during the Milwaukee Bucks title run in 2021.
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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.
"Winning Time" chronicles the early 1980s Showtime Lakers following the purchase of the franchise by Jerry Buss and the drafting of Magic Johnson.
Los Angeles finished 33-49 and missed the 10-team Western Conference playoffs this season. It was a humiliating underachievement for LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Russell Westbrook, Carmelo Anthony and a veteran-laden supporting cast widely expected to contend for another championship.
Malik Monk had a career-best 41 points and Austin Reaves set career highs with 31 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 146-141 overtime victory over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday night in the season finale.
Stanley Johnson scored a season-high 21 points and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped their eight-game losing streak with a 120-101 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night.
There were some who hoped James' tweet on April 1 was an April Fool's joke -- but the team confirmed on Friday the superstar would be out for the rest of the season.
Thompson made six three-pointers to downplay a career-high 40 points from Talen Horton-Tucker, as the Lakers played without LeBron, Westbrook, AD and Melo.
The Los Angeles Lakers were without star LeBron James in this critical game.
"Some of the things he's done and said are really beneath him," the NBA legend said ahead of Sunday's Lakers-Nuggets matchup.
The trophy features a 3D print of Abdul-Jabbar's hands holding up a basketball-globe, meant to symbolize the impact that athletes and activists can make using their platforms worldwide.
Anthony Davis had 28 points, nine rebounds and eight assists for the 11th-place Lakers, whose play-in hopes waned further with their sixth consecutive loss. Los Angeles has lost 28 of 38 since Jan. 7. Russell Westbrook added 27 points and Carmelo Anthony had 17.
LeBron James missed a 3-pointer at the buzzer and scored just two of his 38 points in the fourth quarter for the Lakers (31-46), who have lost five straight and 15 of 19 to fall one game behind 10th-place San Antonio (32-45), which holds the tiebreaker.
Russell Westbrook scored 24 points and Dwight Howard had 21 points and 14 rebounds for the Lakers, but it wasn't enough to outlast a 25-point, 17-rebound double-double from Rudy Gobert and 29 points from Donovan Mitchell.
LeBron James hit seven 3-pointers and finished with 39 points, but hit just two of eight shots in the fourth quarter for four points, missing three times from deep after hitting seven of his first 10 from 3-point distance.
Jason Robertson had two goals and an assist, and the Dallas Stars beat the Anaheim Ducks 8-3 for their third straight win.
Alex Laferriere scored three times and the Los Angeles Kings finally found their offense in a 6-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks.
C.J. Stroud threw for two long touchdowns on Houston's first two drives of the game, and the Texans went on to beat the Los Angeles Chargers 20-16 on Saturday and clinch a third consecutive playoff berth for the first time in franchise history.
James Harden had 34 points, Brook Lopez scored 31 points, including a career-high nine 3-pointers, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 119-103 for their third straight win.
Austin Reaves could miss at least a month with a strained left calf, a damaging blow for the struggling Los Angeles Lakers.
Amen Thompson scored 26 points and Kevin Durant added 24 to lead the Houston Rockets in a 119-96 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Jordan Eberle had a power-play goal, Frederick Gaudreau and Ben Meyers also scored, and the Seattle Kraken held on for a 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings.
Kawhi Leonard scored 41 points and James Harden added 29 as the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Houston Rockets 128-108 on Tuesday night.
The Chargers will be represented by five players, including Justin Herbert and Derwin James Jr., while the Rams will send four players that include Matthew Stafford and Puka Nacua.
Several lanes of the 5 Freeway were closed and a shelter-in-place order was issued to residents in Castaic, California, after a gas line ruptured on Saturday.
Deputies arrested a 51-year-old man in connection with the 2006 shooting in Highgrove, according to a news release from the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.
Rock music legend Sammy Hagar has donated $10,000 to a 12-year-old boy who was injured when a helicopter crashed on him in Huntington Beach in October.
It happened at around 5:25 p.m. at a home in the 3500 block of S. Spearing Avenue, said the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Nicaela Hernandez, 31, allegedly shot and killed another woman inside of a residence.
It happened at around 5:25 p.m. at a home in the 3500 block of S. Spearing Avenue, said the Los Angeles Fire Department.
The 5 Freeway north of Los Angeles was closed for hours and a shelter-in-place order was issued to more than 19,000 residents in Castaic after a natural gas line ruptured on Saturday afternoon.
Five people, including two children, were injured in a two-car crash that happened after a large boulder fell onto Highway 18 near Big Bear Lake on Friday night.
The chase began in Hacienda Heights, officers said.
The pedestrian was struck and killed at around 5 a.m. on Friday morning near Van Nuys Boulevard and Armita Street, according to LAPD detectives.
Rock music legend Sammy Hagar has donated $10,000 to a 12-year-old boy who was injured when a helicopter crashed on him in Huntington Beach in October.
It happened at around 10:23 p.m. on Saturday near S. Gilbert Street and Carol Drive, according to the Fullerton Police Department.
Police say that the shooting stemmed from a fight at a party on Friday night.
Southern California air quality regulators extended a no-burn alert for much of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
With Hanukkah underway and Christmas approaching, CBS LA is issuing a Next Weather Alert for rainy weather this holiday season.
Deputies arrested a 51-year-old man in connection with the 2006 shooting in Highgrove, according to a news release from the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.
Five people, including two children, were injured in a two-car crash that happened after a large boulder fell onto Highway 18 near Big Bear Lake on Friday night.
Highway 2 leading into Wrightwood is washed out due to flooding, with evacuation and safety warnings in place as crews work to get the situation in the area under control, according to San Bernardino County Fire.
Two people were arrested for allegedly stealing a horse worth approximately $80,000 in November, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.
Firefighters said that the pilot deployed an "airframe parachute system," which allowed the aircraft to make a safe landing in the Cleveland National Forest.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
Several major retailers are now charging customers to return items even if they are unopened and in perfect condition.
Karoline Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, welcomed their first child, also named Nicholas, in July 2024.
With President Trump declaring Dec. 26 a federal holiday, here's what's open and closed on Dec. 26.
A strong storm system that brought relentless winds, rain and snowfall to California was expected to ease Friday, but there was still a risk of more mudslides and flooding, forecasters said.
Karoline Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, welcomed their first child, also named Nicholas, in July 2024.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
The Justice Department is facing continued backlash over its partial releases of the Epstein files, with lawmakers and survivors denouncing the limited scope of the disclosures.
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said the agency is pausing leases for five offshore wind farms "due to national security concerns."
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Meal kit delivery firm HelloFresh will pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
With the help of her daughter and her 5th-grade class, CBS News California (KCAL) Investigative reporter Julie Watts investigates "Sephora Kids" concerns.
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.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
About 30% of San Francisco was without power at the height of the outage, according to utility provider PG&E.
The DMV said it is giving Tesla Motors 60 days to address its misleading use of "autopilot," or it could have its dealer license temporarily suspended.
California is set to join a growing list of states banning the practice of cat declawing, under a new law taking effect in January.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Waymo has begun offering autonomous robotaxi service using freeways for the first time in select cities in California and Arizona, the company announced.
Jason Robertson had two goals and an assist, and the Dallas Stars beat the Anaheim Ducks 8-3 for their third straight win.
Alex Laferriere scored three times and the Los Angeles Kings finally found their offense in a 6-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks.
C.J. Stroud threw for two long touchdowns on Houston's first two drives of the game, and the Texans went on to beat the Los Angeles Chargers 20-16 on Saturday and clinch a third consecutive playoff berth for the first time in franchise history.
James Harden had 34 points, Brook Lopez scored 31 points, including a career-high nine 3-pointers, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 119-103 for their third straight win.
Austin Reaves could miss at least a month with a strained left calf, a damaging blow for the struggling Los Angeles Lakers.
Rock music legend Sammy Hagar has donated $10,000 to a 12-year-old boy who was injured when a helicopter crashed on him in Huntington Beach in October.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
Vince Zampella, a video game developer known for pioneering iconic franchises like "Call of Duty," died in a car crash on the Angeles Crest Highway in Los Angeles County on Sunday afternoon.
Zach Boetto and Lauren Pozen provide team coverage on the major natural gas line rupture in Castaic, which caused an hours-long closure of the 5 Freeway in the midst of holiday travel traffic.
Rock music legend Sammy Hagar has donated $10,000 to a 12-year-old boy who was injured when a helicopter crashed on him in Huntington Beach in October. Lauren Pozen reports.
The 5 Freeway has been closed and a shelter-in-place order has been issued to residents in Castaic after a gas line ruptured on Saturday afternoon.
The Night We Met in the Mid-Wilshire neighborhood of Los Angeles, the fourth restaurant behind couple and co-owners Mindy and Vincent Kinne, offers an Asian diasporic menu that spans multiple countries. They showed off their New Year's Even menu on CBS LA
We’re headed to the desert live this morning to visit Rancho Mirage with Westways! Derrik Lang, Westways Senior Features Editor, joins Rachel Kim to explore the desert paradise.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
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.