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Andrew Bynum scored 36 points, Kobe Bryant added 31 and the first-place Los Angeles Lakers outlasted the Clippers 113-108 on Wednesday night, widening their Pacific Division lead to 2 1/2 games over the second-place Clippers and snapping their rival's winning streak at six games.
Kobe Bryant scored 24 points and rattled home a 3-pointer with 6.8 seconds left, and the Los Angeles Lakers blew every bit of a 17-point lead before holding on for a 91-87 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Tuesday night
The incorrigible one just took a hit in the wallet. All-Star center Andrew Bynum has reportedly been fined by the Los Angeles Lakers for committing "numerous infractions," according to an ESPLA.com report. The amount of the fine is not known but it's punishment for his recent behavior.
Kobe Bryant scored 40 points, Pau Gasol added 26 and the Los Angeles Lakers found themselves rallying for the second straight game against one of the West's worst teams, beating the Golden State Warriors 120-112 on Sunday night.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are the team to beat in the Western Conference, but Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers are showing they may have another run in them - provided they stay focused.
The Lakers just aren't who they used to be. After consecutive titles followed by a dispiriting sweep in last year's Finals, the Lakers have moved on dramatically as an organization.
Kobe Bryant is back to being the closer. Two days after getting benched late in a home loss to Memphis, Bryant made a pair of jumpers in the final 64 seconds, finishing with 30 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers past the short-handed Golden State Warriors, 104-101 on Tuesday night.
The drama continues with the Los Angeles Lakers as Mike Brown benches Andrew Bynum after shooting a three-pointer early in the 3rd quarter.
Andrew Bynum had 28 points and nine rebounds, point guard Ramon Sessions had 20 points and 11 assists in his first start for the Lakers, and Los Angeles beat the Portland Trail Blazers 103-96 on Friday night.
Kobe Bryant scored 30 points, Pau Gasol added 27 points and nine rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers stopped the Dallas Mavericks' four-game winning streak with a 109-93 victory on Wednesday night.
Former Los Angeles Laker Derek Fisher is set to finalize a new deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to reports.
Goran Dragic hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 28 seconds left and finished with 16 points and 13 assists in the Houston Rockets 107-104 comeback victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night.
As expected, the Los Angeles Lakers will pick up Andrew Bynum's option for next season worth $16.1-million.
According to NBA.com, the Houston Rockets plan to buy out the contract of Derek Fisher, making him a free agent. Fisher was traded by the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday for Houston's Jordan Hill.
The Los Angeles Lakers have shipped out veteran point guard Derek Fisher to the Houston Rockets along with first-round pick--via Dallas for power forward Jordan Hill. In a separate deal, the Lakers have acquired point guard Ramon Sessions and Christian Eyenga of the Cleveland Cavaliers for Luke Walton, Jason Kapono and 2012 first-round draft pick(lottery protected).
Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard has signed papers agreeing to waive the early termination option in his contract and he will be with the Magic to begin the 2012-13 season.
The Lakers' loss to the lowly Wizards isn't causing panic. But it's definitely got the Nation of Lakerland in an uproar, inside and out. The Lakers' inability to win on the road where they are now 6-14 on the season is a huge black mark on their championship-caliber record.
Roger Mason led a spirited fourth-quarter comeback with nine points in the period, Kobe Bryant lost his shooting touch down the stretch, and the Washington Wizards rallied from a 21-point, third-quarter deficit Wednesday night to stun the Los Angeles Lakers 106-101.
Rodney Stuckey scored 34 points, and the Detroit Pistons overcame a tying shot by Kobe Bryant at the end of regulation Tuesday night, beating the Los Angeles Lakers 88-85 in overtime.
Kobe Bryant scored 33 points in his third straight stellar performance since Dwyane Wade broke his nose in the All-Star game, and Wade managed just 16 points before fouling out midway through the fourth quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers' 93-83 victory over the Miami Heat on Sunday.
Lamar Odom will play at least one game in the NBA Development League before rejoining the Dallas Mavericks.
The Big Dipper was larger than life. His size, his statistics, even his voracious appetite for running up big numbers off the court. Wilt Chamberlain didn't just tower over his peers, he left records that endured for decades.
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A United Airlines flight diverted to Salt Lake City last week after the pilots discovered a crack in one of the layers of the windshield.
The crash was reported at 7:38 a.m. Sunday.
A 62-year-old man was lying on the roadway when he was fatally struck, police said.
Anaheim police say that the man needs medication in the morning.
As many as 100,000 were expected to protest in Los Angeles, organizers told CBS News.
The 5 Freeway, a major artery in Southern California, had closed for a live-fire event at Camp Pendleton in northern San Diego County that was being attended by Vice President JD Vance.
A United Airlines flight diverted to Salt Lake City last week after the pilots discovered a crack in one of the layers of the windshield.
The crash was reported at 7:38 a.m. Sunday.
For two decades, the Taste of Soul festival has been taking over Crenshaw Boulevard in a celebration of food and culture.
The shooting happened on Friday afternoon, marking the third deadly shooting to happen in Hawthorne in the span of a week.
The crash happened at around 9:20 a.m. on Friday morning at the intersection of Chandler Boulevard and Van Nuys Boulevard, police said.
As many as 100,000 were expected to protest in Los Angeles, organizers told CBS News.
Across Southern California, hundreds of officers have written millions of tickets totaling about $2.4 billion. While police officers say it's just about safety, some suspect it's really about racing up revenue.
An LA County family is suing Forest Lawns Covina Hills after the funeral home presented them with the wrong body during a memorial.
Anaheim police say that the man needs medication in the morning.
A judge ordered the city of Huntington Beach to scrap the youth-restricted area at its library and return books to the children's section.
After years of complaints, city workers showed up at a La Habra neighborhood to help residents clean up mud from a clogged storm drain.
The Irvine man said the three men robbed him at gunpoint and stole his $600,000 Richard Mille watch.
The U.S. Marine Corps disputed claims that its live-fire demonstration at Camp Pendleton will shut down public highways.
The robbery happened in Perris on August 22 at around 5:30 p.m., according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.
Police say that the victim and suspect knew each other, but have not yet provided a motive for the deadly shooting.
San Bernardino leaders unveiled the newly renovated Historic California Theater during Tuesday's State of the City.
An off-duty Riverside County Sheriff's Department lieutenant was shot and killed during a hunting accident in Idaho last weekend, department officials said on Thursday.
San Bernardino police recovered two guns and a crossbow from the driver after he allegedly threatened a tow yard worker.
A United Airlines flight diverted to Salt Lake City last week after the pilots discovered a crack in one of the layers of the windshield.
Federal agents deployed tear gas on a crowd in Chicago, prompting a judge to ask the agents to wear body cameras.
David Huerta was arrested in June outside a business where federal agents were investigating suspected immigration violations.
In a post on Truth Social, the president said the ex-New York congressman has been "horribly mistreated" in prison.
Tommy Edman hit a tiebreaking single off hard-throwing rookie Jacob Misiorowski in a two-run sixth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-1 to take a 3-0 lead in their NL Championship Series.
As many as 100,000 were expected to protest in Los Angeles, organizers told CBS News.
Federal agents deployed tear gas on a crowd in Chicago, prompting a judge to ask the agents to wear body cameras.
David Huerta was arrested in June outside a business where federal agents were investigating suspected immigration violations.
President Trump's former national security adviser John Bolton has been indicted for allegedly mishandling classified information.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $2 million settlement for the county's CEO due to what she called distress caused by Measure G, which turned the selection process for her position into an election.
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.
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.
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care workers across California are hitting the picket line Tuesday, as a five-day strike begins.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a series of bills aimed at expanding access to reproductive health care and strengthening privacy protections for patients and providers in California.
LA County Department of Public Health officials said that four cases were reported between late July and August, and that the patients lived in central Los Angeles and the Antelope and San Fernando valleys.
Health officials say that the child developed a condition called subacute sclerosing panencephalitis, which can develop in someone who had a measles infection early in life.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended firing the director of the CDC at a hearing before a Senate committee on Thursday.
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care workers across California are hitting the picket line Tuesday, as a five-day strike begins.
A charity that accepted donations of vehicles that would pay for breast cancer screenings for low-income patients agreed Thursday to pay a $3.8 million fine and to restrictions on future fundraising activities in 19 U.S. states, including Colorado.
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.
Target CEO Brian Cornell, who helped reenergize the company but has struggled to turn around weak sales in a more competitive retail landscape since the COVID pandemic, plans to step down Feb. 1.
Drivers of electric vehicles across California will soon lose privileges to drive in the carpool lane solo, as the Clean Air Vehicle decal program is set to end next month.
Seth Jarvis scored 1:45 into overtime and the Carolina Hurricanes extended their undefeated start despite giving up a three-goal lead in a 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Kings.
Jadarian Price scored on a 100-yard kickoff return in the third quarter, Jeremiyah Love rushed for a career-high 228 yards and a score, and No. 13 Notre Dame beat No. 20 USC 34-24.
Matheus Nascimento and Joseph Paintsil each scored a goal to help the LA Galaxy beat Minnesota United 2-1 in the regular-season finale for both teams.
Andrew Moran scored his first MLS goal on a rebound off the post in the 90th minute and LAFC played the Colorado Rapids to a 2-2 draw on Saturday night.
Mateen Bhaghani kicked a 23-yard field goal with two seconds to play, and UCLA beat Maryland 20-17 to extend its improbable season turnaround with its third consecutive victory.
Britain's Prince Andrew will not use his royal titles any longer, he said in a statement released by Buckingham Palace on Friday.
Frehley was recovering from a "minor fall" that forced him to cancel a scheduled performance in late September, his tour manager had said.
After Taylor Swift was seen wearing a vintage Monterey Bay Aquarium otter t-shirt in a movie promoting her latest album, the aquarium has reissued the shirt to raise funds for its Sea Otter Program, raising more than $1 million.
D'Angelo's family said he died Tuesday after a "prolonged and courageous battle with cancer."
Diane Keaton had a decades-long career with performances in 1977's "Annie Hall," the "The Godfather" films, and many more.
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Casey Family BBQ gives a Southern touch to classic slow-cooked BBQ. Pat Harvey, Sheba Turk and Jim Hill enjoyed some of the classics at Taste of Soul 2025.
The Temecula-based Mr. Gramps Cheesecakes brings a family tradition of baking to the public. Pat Harvy and Sheba Turk enjoy the cheesecakes at Taste of Soul 2025.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is up for reelection in 2026. What are the key issues for the upcoming campaign? She sat down with CBS LA's Ross Palombo to discuss the state of the city.
A clear, pleasant day is ahead for Southern California. Marina Jurica 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.
