'Tu Papi:' Vanessa Bryant Discovers Letter Written To Her By Kobe Before His Death
"Yesterday I found an envelope labeled To: The Love of my Life. From, Tu Papi."
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"Yesterday I found an envelope labeled To: The Love of my Life. From, Tu Papi."
While Kobe Bryant wasn't the next Michael Jordan, there were plenty of similarities that helped him succeed in his own right.
Vanessa Bryant filed her own lawsuit back in February in the crash which claimed the lives of nine people.
The WNBA honored Alyssa Altobelli, Gianna Bryant and Payton Chester Friday during the draft, announcing the trio as honorary draftees.
The wife of late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant remembered his dedication to the sport on the four-year anniversary of his NBA sendoff.
In February, eight finalists were announced for the honor, and the selection committee chose them all.
Legendary Celtic Paul Pierce, who played high school basketball in Inglewood, ended up drafted by the team he hated.
The Bryants took a family photo in front of a mural honoring Kobe and Gianna.
The civilian oversight panel of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has agreed to examine the agency's policies at taking photographs at crime and accident scenes after the recent controversy over deputies sharing photos of the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and eight others.
According to Villanueva, the department has a policy against taking and sharing photos of crime scenes. However, the policy does not apply to accident scenes.
The widow of basketball star Kobe Bryant is "absolutely devastated" by allegations that deputies shared graphic photos of the helicopter crash scene where Bryant, their 13 year-old daughter and seven others were killed, her lawyer said in a statement Saturday.
Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department shared graphic photos of the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and eight others, a law enforcement source familiar with the situation confirmed to CBS Los Angeles Thursday.
Julien's Auctions will sell the late Lakers legend's No. 8 and No. 24 jerseys that he wore during the 1999-2000 NBA Finals and 2006-2007 season, among other items.
Since Kobe Bryant's death, autograph authenticators have seen a surge in the Lakers legend's signatures for sale.
In the background behind the models – which included actress Jada Pinkett Smith and social media personality Olivia Culpo – was a helicopter.
After speaking at Kobe Bryant's memorial, Oregon's Sabrina Ionescu flew to the Bay Area and put up a triple-double to get her No. 3 Ducks past Stanford.
On the morning of Jan. 26, Kobe, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others were killed when the helicopter they were riding in crashed in the Calabasas hills amid heavy fog.
"God knew they couldn't be on this earth without each other," Vanessa Bryant said.
Vanessa described Kobe as a loving husband and devoted father with a tender heart who was "the MVP of girl dads".
Texts sent from the helicopter, asking for help to connect a girl with a baseball internship, were one of Kobe Bryant's last acts before the fatal crash that killed him, his daughter Gianna and seven others.
Los Angeles says goodbye to Lakers legend Kobe Bryant.
Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna will be remembered Monday with a public memorial service at Staples Center.
Complete Coverage: Kobe Bryant will be remembered today with a public memorial at Staples Center.
With gifts, flowers and signs prohibited from the service, some fans went the extra mile to show their love and devotion to Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna.
Share your memories of Kobe and how he touched the lives of you and your family.
A teen arrested after a pair of stabbings at Verdugo Hills High School says he was attacked and called racial slurs for months.
Lawyers for a Black teenager stabbed outside a Los Angeles high school filed a government claim Friday against the school alleging it failed to protect the boy from violent racist attacks.
A military helicopter caught on fire after making an emergency landing at Camp Pendleton.
Tom Girardi, the former high-powered Los Angeles attorney convicted of stealing at least $15 million from his clients, is seeking placement in a medical facility rather than prison to serve out his sentence.
Thirteen Mega Million jackpots have been won during December since the game began in 2002.
A teen arrested after a pair of stabbings at Verdugo Hills High School says he was attacked and called racial slurs for months.
Lawyers for a Black teenager stabbed outside a Los Angeles high school filed a government claim Friday against the school alleging it failed to protect the boy from violent racist attacks.
A military helicopter caught on fire after making an emergency landing at Camp Pendleton.
Tom Girardi, the former high-powered Los Angeles attorney convicted of stealing at least $15 million from his clients, is seeking placement in a medical facility rather than prison to serve out his sentence.
Thirteen Mega Million jackpots have been won during December since the game began in 2002.
A teen arrested after a pair of stabbings at Verdugo Hills High School says he was attacked and called racial slurs for months.
Lawyers for a Black teenager stabbed outside a Los Angeles high school filed a government claim Friday against the school alleging it failed to protect the boy from violent racist attacks.
Tom Girardi, the former high-powered Los Angeles attorney convicted of stealing at least $15 million from his clients, is seeking placement in a medical facility rather than prison to serve out his sentence.
The attorney for LA Deputy Mayor Brian Williams issued a statement after the FBI searched his home during a bomb threat investigation.
The National Weather Service said 7-to-10-foot waves are expected on north to west-facing beaches in Los Angeles County.
Holiday joy lit up the sky and water in Orange County as the Newport Beach Boat Parade started this week.
Johnny Anchondo led authorities on a wild pursuit through Orange and LA counties on Nov. 9, 2022, during which he crashed several times, rammed police cars and stole multiple vehicles.
The lawsuit alleged that a victim was abused by Michael Harris, a former priest and vice principal at Mater Dei in 1978.
The collision, which happened at the intersection of La Palma Avenue and Moody Street, left a woman in her 60s with fatal injuries, police said.
The suspect allegedly kidnapped at least two women, including a case where a woman was held captive for roughly two weeks.
Emotions ran high at a Riverside Unified School Board Meeting in a culture war over girl's sports.
Despite signs warning of trail closures on Mt. Baldy, locals say that some people seem to be ignoring the orders of the U.S. Forest Service for hikes.
Johnny Anchondo led authorities on a wild pursuit through Orange and LA counties on Nov. 9, 2022, during which he crashed several times, rammed police cars and stole multiple vehicles.
The officer was placed on leave after he was arrested for being in possession of obscene material relating to a juvenile.
Amazon workers at four California facilities joined their striking colleagues on the picket line after reaching a stalemate during labor negotiations.
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.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
More than 119 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Saturday and New Year's Day, which would top the previous holiday-season high set in 2019, according to AAA.
The strikes were scheduled to take place in Los Angeles, Chicago and Seattle, and could spread to hundreds of stores across the country by Christmas Eve.
The bankrupt discount retail chain plans to liquidate after a deal with a prospective buyer collapsed.
The U.S. government faced the threat of a shutdown if Congress didn't pass a spending bill before Dec. 21, 2024. Here's a look at the potential impact.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
The U.S. government faced the threat of a shutdown if Congress didn't pass a spending bill before Dec. 21, 2024. Here's a look at the potential impact.
The vote capped a chaotic week in Washington that saw Trump torpedo a bipartisan deal.
The new goal is part of the Paris Agreement, under which member nations must update their emission cut targets every five years.
The 43-year-old heiress and actor has testified about her own experience as a teenager at treatment facilities.
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.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an emergency proclamation on Wednesday in response to growing concerns over bird flu cases in the state and across the country.
Cases now reported in eight states related to Yu Shang Food products sold online and at stores nationwide, officials say.
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."
The lawsuit contends that multiple food truck operators have created constant nuisance outside of the store in the form of congestion, trash generation and rudeness to store employees.
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.
Troy Terry scored the tiebreaking goal with 24 seconds left, and the Anaheim Ducks rallied late for a 3-2 victory over the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets.
Hajj-Malik Williams passed for two touchdowns, Kylin James ran for another and No. 24 UNLV pulled away in the second half for a 24-13 victory over California in the LA Bowl on Wednesday night.
Chibuzo Agbo scored 23 points and Desmond Claude scored 21 points and USC distanced itself from Cal State Northridge in the second half beating the Matadors 90-69.
The Chicago White Sox have agreed to a $1.05-million, one-year contract with veteran right-hander Bryse Wilson and traded catcher Chuckie Robinson to the Los Angeles Angels for cash.
Everyone has a lucky number in Las Vegas.
Tory Lanaz, who is serving a 10-year prison sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the feet, is harassing her from prison through surrogates, the petition alleges.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Paula Abdul and former "American Idol" producer Nigel Lythgoe have agreed to settle a lawsuit in which she alleged he sexually assaulted her in the early 2000s when she was a judge on the show.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
A Valencia toymakers stepped up to help out the "Hood Santa" after burglars stole the Long Beach man's gifts.
After adding a protected bike lane in East Hollywood, a local restaurant owner is concerned his small business is losing customers without more street parking.
A 14-year-old teen from Tujunga claimed his classmates attacked and called racial slurs for months before he was arrested after a stabbing at Verdugo Hills High School earlier this month. Rachel Kim reports.
Michele Gile speaks to some loyal Party City customers in Orange County after reports that the supply store is closing.
Lawyers for the family of a 14-year-old boy stabbed at a Los Angeles high school say the school failed to take disciplinary action following earlier incidents of violence. His other says he has faced multiple racist attacks and has since filed a government claim.
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.
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.
