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Each week, Jim Hill brings you a different Lakers "Legend" to talk about their time with the team, what they're up to these days and some of their most iconic moments.
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Each week, Jim Hill brings you a different Lakers "Legend" to talk about their time with the team, what they're up to these days and some of their most iconic moments.
Marco Zapien is known as the Champion Chef thanks to his work with not only the Lakers in the early 2000s, but also the 2002 World Series Champion Angels. Jaime Maggio heads to Salsa Grill for a walk thru history with the chef and, of course, sample some tacos
As if winning 2 NBA titles wasn't enough, former Lakers point guard Jordan Farmar decided to take to the skies to get his pilot's license after getting gifted some lessons. Jaime Maggio catches up with Jordan about this latest adventure
Mike Dunleavy coached the Lakers into the NBA Finals and was at the helm when Magic Johnson retired from the NBA after revealing he was HIV positive. Jaime Maggio takes a trip down memory lane with him in this week's Legends
Former Lakers equipment manager Rudy Garciduenas spent the better part of 3 decades with the Lakers spanning numerous championship eras and has stories to tell about many of the all-time greats that put on the purple & gold
Magic Johnson & Pat Riley hosted 80s Lakers legends for a reunion on Maui in September. Hall of Fame photographer Andrew D. Bernstein was there to capture it all and talked to Jim Hill while sharing photos about the experience
Lonzo Ball, the highly touted Chino Hills product who starred at UCLA, was selected by the Lakers with the 2nd overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. Jill Painter-Lopez spoke with Lonzo about his days with the Purple and Gold.
Part of the group that bridged Showtime with the Lake Show, Cedric Ceballos takes pride in his time with the Purple & Gold, especially getting a chance to play with his 2nd cousin, Kobe Bryant. Chris Hayre sits down with him in this full interview.
He was part of the Lakers last championship season two years ago. Troy Daniels began that year with the purple and gold, providing some sharp scoring from behind the arc. And while he was waived in March and ended up on the Nuggets, the guard was part of a team that ended up winning the NBA title later in 2020. Jaime Maggio caught up with Daniels to chat about his time with the Lakers.
Pepe Mantill begins his 30th season as the Spanish-language analyst. From Kobe Bryant and LeBron James to Jerry Buss, Pepe has some pretty special memories and he's still racking them up. Our Jill Painter Lopez sat down with Mantilla for this week's edition of Legends.
Travis Wear was a basketball star at Mater Dei and played three seasons for UCLA from 2011 to 2014, alongside his twin brother David. Then a lifelong dream came true when Travis got the call to join the Lakers during the 2018 season. Our Jaime Maggio caught up with him for a look back on his time with the Purple and Gold
Dr. Jerry Buss was responsible for bringing showtime to Los Angeles, but by the time he died in 2013, Dr. Buss' influence and impact on the game was felt worldwide. Players and coach from multiple era's explain what Dr. Buss meant to the NBA and to the Lakers franchise.
Big Game James Worthy is a 3-time NBA Champion, Finals MVP, and 7-time All-Star. This week marks four decades since his Hall of Fame career with the Lakers began, but it was a coin-flip away from things working out very differently. Jaime Maggio sat down with Worthy to look back on the night the Purple and Gold drafted him out of North Carolina with the top overall pick.
Ramon Sessions played less than a season for the Lakers, but the impact it had on him has lasted a lifetime. Ben Lyons chats with Ramon about his time in purple & gold, the lessons he learned from Kobe and how that now helps him as a player-agent.
According to his former coach, Lakers forward Stanley Johnson may have been the best player to ever play at Mater Dei High School and much of that was due to his relationship with his mom. Chris Hayre chats with Stanley about a bond that's only grown stronger since her passing
Jason Wagers has five championship rings with the Lakers, but you wouldn't know it by looking at the roster. He was a team ball boy and also served as the resident DJ. Jill Painter Lopez sits down with Jason to look back at his time with the team.
Julius Randle scored 18 points and Rudy Gobert had 17 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Los Angeles Lakers 109-80.
The Los Angeles Rams have claimed cornerback Emmanuel Forbes off waivers from Washington.
Southern California quarterback Miller Moss is entering the transfer portal after losing the Trojans' starting job last month.
James Harden scored 39 points and the Los Angeles Clippers overcame Nikola Jokic's triple-double to beat the Denver Nuggets 126-122.
Troy Terry tied a career high with three assists and scored the go-ahead goal in the shootout as the Anaheim Ducks beat the Ottawa Senators 4-3.
Anthony Davis had 33 points and 11 rebounds, LeBron James added 27 points and 14 assists, and the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers beat the Utah Jazz 105-104.
Kiki Rice scored 14 of her 21 points before halftime to lead No. 1 UCLA to a 70-49 win over Hawaii on Sunday in the final day of the Rainbow Wahine Showdown.
LA Galaxy midfielder Riqui Puig will miss Saturday's MLS Cup final after he tore the ACL in his left knee in the Western Conference final.
Matthew Stafford passed for two fourth-quarter touchdowns, Kyren Williams rushed for 104 yards and a score, and the Los Angeles Rams beat New Orleans 21-14 to hand interim Saints coach Darren Rizzi his first loss.
Hannah Kobayashi, a woman who disappeared after missing her LAX flight to New York, was seen leaving the country, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Former federal prosecutor Nathan Hochman will be sworn in as Los Angeles District Attorney this Tuesday.
The crash happened near Ellis Avenue and Magnolia Street, according to police.
The investigation is happening near the intersection of Oregon Court and Maple Avenue.
Detectives identified Nicholas Jones, of Compton, as a suspect, and on Dec. 1 he was arrested for murder and child abuse resulting in death.
The crash happened near Ellis Avenue and Magnolia Street, according to police.
The work will last through Saturday, closing portions of the busy road overnight to rehabilitate the stretch of road spanning from Long Beach to the San Gabriel Valley, according to Caltrans.
Los Angeles County public health officials have issued a number of ocean water warnings for public beaches due to high bacteria levels.
It's unclear what led police to shoot the man.
A North Hollywood man claims his laptop was stolen from a Glendale Apple store after someone flashed a fake ID.
Max and Byrdie, both Labrador retrievers, made it official with a beautiful backyard ceremony in Newport Beach on Sunday.
Officers were called to the scene after receiving reports that a man was loading a rifle on Broadway. The weapon ended up being fake, police said.
Firefighters in Orange County took one person to the hospital after a traffic collision and police shooting near the 57 Freeway in Brea.
A staple of Thanksgiving celebrations in Orange County will not happen for the first time in nearly 40 years, as owners of the beloved La Casa Garcia restaurant made a tough decision to temporarily suspend the event that has fed thousands.
No one was seriously injured.
CFD rigs are now outfitted with "mini blood banks" stocked with Type O blood, allowing them to perform blood transfusions in the field on trauma patients.
The construction is expected to continue over the next several weeks, at least through Jan. 22, according to the Riverside County Transportation Commission.
The handcrafted wreaths are sold to raise money for Boys Republic, a Chino Hills private school for at-risk youth.
The owner of a San Bernardino arcade says that a group of thieves spent multiple days, including Thanksgiving, ransacking his business stealing valuable equipment.
"The methamphetamine was determined to be transported for the purpose of sales," SBSD deputies said.
Is your recycled Starbucks cup ending up where you expected? A CBS News investigation says that it probably isn't.
While sometimes slow, the tracing system from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives played an instrumental role in helping law enforcement locate the man who opened fire inside a Monterey Park dance hall in 2022.
Following a deadly hijacking of a Metro bus, Ross Palombo digs through data about violence on the Metro system.
Ross Palombo goes over the crime statistics available for the Metro.
KCAL News investigates connection between Beverly Hills armed robbery and gun belonging to notorious police killer Christopher Dorner.
Senate Democrats met Tuesday morning to elect their leadership for the next two years, after Republicans flipped the chamber in the 2024 elections.
Elton John says he's lost his eyesight and struggled to see his new musical, "The Devil Wears Prada" after a "severe" eye infection.
Hunter Biden was convicted of three separate felony charges related to his purchase of a gun and pleaded guilty to tax evasion charges in a separate case.
Democrats and some former Trump officials criticized President-elect Donald Trump's announcement that he wants Kash Patel to be FBI director.
President-elect Donald Trump picked Massad Boulos for senior adviser on Middle Eastern affairs. The Lebanese billionaire is his youngest daughter's father-in-law.
Senate Democrats met Tuesday morning to elect their leadership for the next two years, after Republicans flipped the chamber in the 2024 elections.
A special session called by California Gov. Gavin Newsom began Monday. Lawmakers have been tasked with weighing how to defend the state's progressive policies during President-elect Donald Trump's second term.
Hunter Biden was convicted of three separate felony charges related to his purchase of a gun and pleaded guilty to tax evasion charges in a separate case.
Democrats and some former Trump officials criticized President-elect Donald Trump's announcement that he wants Kash Patel to be FBI director.
President-elect Donald Trump picked Massad Boulos for senior adviser on Middle Eastern affairs. The Lebanese billionaire is his youngest daughter's father-in-law.
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.
Californians with iPhones and Apple Watches will now be able to store digital versions of their driver's licenses and identification cards on their devices, state officials announced.
The authorization comes after a week-long voting period for the more than 6,000 Food4Less workers represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers Local union.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Public health officials are urging residents and business owners to monitor their water sources after seven people reported contracting Legionnaire's Disease in recent days.
The first case in the U.S. of a more severe strain of mpox was reported in San Mateo County, the California Department of Public Health said.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Public health officials have reported two more locally acquired cases of the mosquito borne illness dengue in Los Angeles County, bringing the total to 11 cases in recent weeks.
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that the state would renew a rebate program for electric vehicles if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the current federal tax credit.
Avid coin collectors jumped at the chance to get their hands on a rare "double eagle" gold coin at a Southern California auction house.
Los Angeles County is taking on Pepsi and Coke for their role in plastic pollution.
Two more members of the Los Angeles Times editorial board have resigned after the newspaper's owner blocked its plan to endorse Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris for president.
Thousands of mental health workers at Kaiser Permanente facilities spanning across Southern California went on strike on Monday, calling for increased pay and restored pension plans, amid other demands.
Julius Randle scored 18 points and Rudy Gobert had 17 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Los Angeles Lakers 109-80.
The Los Angeles Rams have claimed cornerback Emmanuel Forbes off waivers from Washington.
Southern California quarterback Miller Moss is entering the transfer portal after losing the Trojans' starting job last month.
James Harden scored 39 points and the Los Angeles Clippers overcame Nikola Jokic's triple-double to beat the Denver Nuggets 126-122.
Troy Terry tied a career high with three assists and scored the go-ahead goal in the shootout as the Anaheim Ducks beat the Ottawa Senators 4-3.
Elton John says he's lost his eyesight and struggled to see his new musical, "The Devil Wears Prada" after a "severe" eye infection.
Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld were first linked in the spring of 2023 when they were photographed dining together in New York City.
Target is the only place you can buy the latest Taylor Swift merch, including a new book, vinyl and CD.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
The bar opened in 2022, just a few months ahead of the reality TV pop culture moment known as "Scandoval," which revealed that "Vanderpump Rules" star Tom Sandoval had an affair with castmate Rachel Leviss, the close friend of his girlfriend, Ariana Madix.
Kaufman says Travel Tuesday is the most comprehensive day for travel savings in all categories.
Personal shoppers paired with 380 participating students in need to select clothing, shoes and holiday gifts at the 27th annual "Santa Clothes" event in the City of Baldwin Park.
Kerri Murray Shelter Box USA president, offers some Giving Tuesday donation tips to ensure donations are headed to intended, and legitimate sites.
There will be a high of 71 degrees today, with tomorrow being predicted as the coolest day of the week of 67 degrees. Paul Deanno mentions Los Angeles will experience 10 hours of daylight today and how those hours will lessen as we approach the first day of winter in late December.
Michael Flood, LA Regional Food Bank president and CEO, says the demand for food assistance is high because of high grocery prices, and the cost of living in the area as they feed about 900,000 people each month. The holiday meal goal of the LA food bank is two million meals.
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.
Los Angeles comes out to celebrate the Boys in Blue two days after winning the 2024 World Series.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions after defeating the New York Yankees in game 5.
The Los Angeles Dodgers win the World Series in Game 5 in a 7-6 win over the New York Yankees
