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Hours after it was announced that longtime NBA Commissioner David Stern died, basketball players and fans have been remembering the impact he had on the league, and the game itself.
The Basketball Hall of Fame announced its newest candidates for induction Thursday with Laker Legend Kobe Bryant leading the pack.
The author discusses her time working with the Black Mamba and her professional squash career.
Basketball legend and Academy Award–winning storyteller Kobe Bryant released his latest young adult novel Tuesday.
The man formerly known as Ron Artest discusses The Malice At The Palace, winning an NBA title, and his new documentary "Quiet Storm: The Ron Artest Story."
The NBA Hall of Fame photographer discusses his unique relationship with Kobe.
Lakers legend and Oscar-winning producer Kobe Bryant will not serve on the jury for the Animation is Film Festival in Hollywood.
Lifelong Lakers fans are more optimistic than ever that King James will take the Lakers to their former glory, having won their last NBA championship back in 2010.
Kobe Bryant won't be coming out of retirement to play in the BIG3 next year.
The paint on the LeBron James mural was barely dry when vandals took cans of paint to the homage, apparently by Lakers fans who feel slighted by the team's recent $154 million acquisition.
The Academy rescinded its invitation, citing Kobe Bryant's lack of experience in the field of animation.
Kobe Bryant was charged with sexual assault in 2003 in Colorado. The charges were later dropped.
Kobe Bryant's success has carried over into his post-NBA career, as the Lakers legend has been nominated for an Academy Award.
Although Kobe Bryant has been asked many times, he still isn't sure who would win a mystical game of one-on-one between the young Kobe in his No. 8 Lakers jersey and his older self, who wore No. 24.
Phil Jackson won't be in attendance Monday night when Bryant's "8" & "24" jerseys will be hung in the Staples Center at halftime of the Lakers-Warriors game, according to reports.
Kobe Bryant says he would be kneeling during the national anthem if he were still playing in the NBA.
It's been a full season since Kobe Bryant played his final NBA game, but the Los Angeles Lakers are finally ready to honor the Black Mamba by retiring both of his jerseys.
With the Black Mamba turning 39 Wednesday, many took to social media to wish him a happy birthday.
After a high school student reached out to Kobe in an effort to help get out of a final, the former Laker great came through in the clutch.
Kobe Bryant revealed how he was obsessed with beating Allen Iverson after early success to his career.
Now that Magic Johnson is back in the Lakers front office, he says he might try to bring Kobe Bryant back to help run the organization.
Authorities say memorabilia from Kobe Bryant's high school career have been stolen from a display case at the former NBA star's school near Philadelphia.
Former Lakers star Kobe Bryant and his wife Vanessa Bryant got an early Christmas gift – a healthy, 7-pound baby girl.
With so many great NBA moments in 2016, how can anyone narrow it down to the best? Thanks to LeBron, Steph and Kyrie, just like this.
The Los Angeles City Council declared Wednesday as Kobe Bryant Day, honoring the recently retired Los Angeles Laker on the date of the jersey numbers he wore with the team.
Hannah Kobayashi was on her way to New York when she disappeared after a layover at LAX. Her family believes there's foul play involved.
The Long Beach Police Department closed Atlantic Avenue after a suspect shot an officer along the roadway.
The two suspects allegedly forced the elderly people into a gray Ford Focus and drove them to another location before robbing them.
A former Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy agreed to a plea deal for the 2021 fatal shooting of a man in East Los Angeles, avoiding jail time through an agreement with prosecutors that has been slammed by the man's family.
KCAL News and the CHP are partnering again this year for CHiPs for Kids with the help of a number of sponsors.
Hannah Kobayashi was on her way to New York when she disappeared after a layover at LAX. Her family believes there's foul play involved.
The Long Beach Police Department closed Atlantic Avenue after a suspect shot an officer along the roadway.
The two suspects allegedly forced the elderly people into a gray Ford Focus and drove them to another location before robbing them.
The CHiPs for Kids Toy Drive has been making a difference in the lives of SoCal kids for more than 30 years.
A former Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy agreed to a plea deal for the 2021 fatal shooting of a man in East Los Angeles, avoiding jail time through an agreement with prosecutors that has been slammed by the man's family.
Hannah Kobayashi was on her way to New York when she disappeared after a layover at LAX. Her family believes there's foul play involved.
The Long Beach Police Department closed Atlantic Avenue after a suspect shot an officer along the roadway.
The two suspects allegedly forced the elderly people into a gray Ford Focus and drove them to another location before robbing them.
A former Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy agreed to a plea deal for the 2021 fatal shooting of a man in East Los Angeles, avoiding jail time through an agreement with prosecutors that has been slammed by the man's family.
The Los Angeles City Council adopted a "sanctuary city" ordinance to limit cooperation with federal immigration officials, a day after President-elect Donald Trump signaled he would use military assets to carry out his campaign promise of mass deportations.
Park officials say the ride had technical difficulties. Twenty-two riders were involved. Two were brought to a hospital.
The student told police that the alleged relationship was ongoing for six months.
One of the Orange County firefighters injured after his crew's truck rolled over during a crash near the Airport Fire will return home on Friday.
A worker died and another was injured while working at a construction site at an Orange County high school, authorities said Thursday.
A Glendale man has been accused of killing a Brea couple before burning their bodies and their cars in October. Prosecutors say that he owed them $80,000.
It happened at around 9:15 p.m. on Friday near the intersection of SR-74 and White Avenue, according to California Highway Patrol officers.
Investigators arrested the 46-year-old man after an undercover operation revealed he was trying to meet a minor for sexual purposes.
The crash happened at around 11:30 p.m. on Friday evening near the 300 block of W. Mill Street, according to the Colton Police Department.
The two earthquakes, which occurred at magnitudes of 3.5 and 3.4, were separated by six hours and centered just miles outside of Fontana, according to the USGS.
A collectible Batman and Batmobile toy, power tools, sporting equipment and car parts are just some of the stolen goods that Rialto police uncovered at a San Bernardino storage facility.
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.
Ross Palombo shows how investigators arrested the man accused of starting the Line Fire after they spotted his white truck. Palombo also speaks to the man's family.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom decided to defer the Menendez brothers' clemency decision to incoming District Attorney Nathan Hochman.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
Grimmway Farms, which made and packaged the organic carrots, issued the recall on Saturday after nearly 40 cases were recorded in 18 states.
Bela Karolyi and his wife Martha defected to the U.S. in 1981, and over the next 30-plus years, became a guiding force in American gymnastics, though not without controversy.
No one was hurt when Southwest Airlines Flight 2494 was struck by gunfire while preparing to depart Dallas Love Field for Indianapolis.
City Council members on Tuesday will consider adopting an ordinance that will make Los Angeles a "sanctuary city," which will prohibit any city resources from being used to help the federal enforcement of immigration laws.
The House Ethics Committee hasn't decided if it will release its findings on allegations Matt Gaetz engaged in sexual misconduct, illicit drug use and bribery.
Elon Musk's social media platform X is suing California over a new state law targeting deceptive, AI-generated election content, claiming that it violates First Amendment free speech protections.
The Republican leader argued releasing the report about Trump's attorney general pick would set a "terrible precedent."
Kennedy has a long record of criticizing vaccines, including spreading misleading claims about their safety.
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.
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.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
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.
Workers at seven CVS pharmacies in Southern California have gone on strike for better pay and health care and to protest what they say is bad-faith contract bargaining by the company.
Some of the lowest-paid health care workers in California will get a pay bump Wednesday under a state law gradually increasing their wages to at least $25 an hour.
Norman Powell scored 23 points and the Los Angeles Clippers held off the Golden State Warriors 102-99 to win their fifth in a row at home.
Brett Leason had a goal and two assists for a career-high three points, Lukas Dostal stopped 34 shots and the Anaheim Ducks held on to beat the Dallas Stars 4-2.
The Los Angeles Lakers will honor head coach Pat Riley, who won four titles during the team's "Showtime" era, with a statue outside of Crypto.com Arena.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
J.K. Dobbins rushed for a 29-yard touchdown with 18 seconds remaining, and the Los Angeles Chargers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 34-27 on Sunday night after squandering a 21-point third-quarter lead.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
Mattel apologizes for inadvertently directing people to pornography site instead of one promoting upcoming film.
Judith Jamison, an internationally acclaimed dancer who later served as artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for two decades, has died at age 81.
Hannah Kobayashi was on her way to New York when she disappeared after a layover at LAX. Her family believes there's foul play involved.
The Long Beach Police Department closed Atlantic Avenue after a suspect shot an officer along the roadway.
There's a new spot in San Bernardino where LGBTQ+ youth can feel at home. KCAL's Joy Benedict shows us how a new wellness center is helping children that it's OK to be yourself.
There's a new Hollywood hotspot where you can eat and drink amongst the stars — just don't expect them to talk back. KCAL News reporter Jasmine Viel has a look at Madame Tussauds' new rooftop bar and restaurant.
The Los Angeles Police Department arrested two suspects for allegedly kidnapping elderly people before robbing them.
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
