Kobe Reaches 30,000 Points
Kobe Bryant scored 29 points, making him the fifth player in NBA history to score 30,000, and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped a two-game skid with a 103-87 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night.
Kobe Bryant becomes the fifth player in NBA history to reach the 30,000-point milestone Wednesday night against the soon-to-be- New Orleans Pelicans.
Kobe Bryant will need 13 points to become the fifth player in NBA history to reach the 30,000 milestone Wednesday night against the soon-to-be- New Orleans Pelicans.
Lakers guard Steve Blake underwent successful surgery to repair a torn abdominal muscle on Wednesday.
Toney Douglas had a season-high 22 points and Greg Smith added a career-best 21 to help the Houston Rockets overcome a tough outing by James Harden and rally for a 107-105 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night.
Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol will miss Tuesday night's game against Houston because of tendinitis in both knees.
Antawn Jamison scored 33 points while leading an outstanding game by the Lakers' reserves, and Dwight Howard had 28 points and 20 rebounds before hitting Los Angeles' 17th 3-pointer in the final seconds of a 122-103 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Friday night.
Rick Carlisle announced Wednesday night after their loss to the Chicago Bulls that Derek Fisher will sign with the Dallas Mavericks.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Steve Blake will be sidelined at least two more weeks with an abdominal strain.
George Hill's high-arching shot over Dwight Howard went in with 0.1 seconds left, and the Indiana Pacers withstood Kobe Bryant's 40-point performance and the Lakers' last-minute rally for a 79-77 victory over Los Angeles on Tuesday night.
Lakers guard Kobe Bryant will be a game-time decision due to the flu-like symptoms.
Metta World Peace hit three early 3-pointers to spark a Los Angeles barrage from long range, and the Lakers scored 36 points before Kobe Bryant took his first shot in a 115-89 blowout of the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night.
Rudy Gay scored 21 points, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Los Angeles Lakers 106-98 Friday night to take back the NBA's best record for themselves once again.
Marcus Thornton scored 23 points, Tyreke Evans had 18 and the Sacramento Kings snapped a five-game losing streak by beating the lethargic Los Angeles Lakers 113-97 on Wednesday night.
Kobe Bryant scored six of his 25 points in the final two minutes, and the Los Angeles Lakers hung on for a 95-90 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night in coach Mike D'Antoni's sideline debut.
While Los Angeles Lakers fans might get their first chance to see new coach Mike D'Antoni on Tuesday night, the Brooklyn Nets will get their first look at a player who almost ended up on their team.
Kobe Bryant had 22 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists for his 18th career triple-double, and the revitalized Los Angeles Lakers ran past the Houston Rockets 119-108 Sunday night for their fourth victory in five games since firing coach Mike Brown.
Kobe Bryant scored 31 points to help the Lakers defeat the Phoenix Suns 114-102 and improve their record to 4-5.
The Los Angeles Lakers introduced new head coach Mike D'Antoni at a press conference on Thursday afternoon at the El Segundo practice facility.
Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak will introduce him at a news conference some time after 2 p.m., following the team's practice in El Segundo.
Laker great Magic Johnson spoke his mind Wednesday on ESPN on the hiring of Mike D'Antoni after staying quiet for two days.
Danny Green hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 9.3 seconds left, Tony Parker scored 19 points and the San Antonio Spurs beat Los Angeles 84-82 Tuesday night in the Lakers' first loss since firing coach Mike Brown.
The Los Angeles Lakers will no longer be searching for a new coach when they take the floor Tuesday night, but their newest employee won't be on the bench quite yet.
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman didn't make the trip to Colorado for a three-game series against the Rockies to close out the regular season so he could rest a sore ankle.
Verizon customers reported their mobile phone service was down in cities across the U.S., giving them only SOS mode.
Private universities in California can no longer consider legacy and donor preferences in the admissions process following a bill that was signed into law Monday.
All lanes of the northbound and southbound 710 Freeway are shut down at the Long Beach International Gateway Bridge due to the death investigation.
Los Angeles Sheriff's Department deputies responded to a shooting death around 2 a.m. at a dispensary in the 6100 block of Whittier Boulevard.
Verizon customers reported their mobile phone service wasn't working in cities across the U.S., giving them only SOS mode.
The new evacuation orders are for the Seven Oaks community. Warnings were also issued for the Angelus Oaks community and Boulder Bay.
Private universities in California can no longer consider legacy and donor preferences in the admissions process following a bill that was signed into law Monday.
Kris Kristofferson, a songwriter who became a country star and A-list actor, died at his home on Maui surrounded by family on Saturday, a spokesperson said in an statement.
All lanes of the northbound and southbound 710 Freeway are shut down at the Long Beach International Gateway Bridge due to the death investigation.
All lanes of the northbound and southbound 710 Freeway are shut down at the Long Beach International Gateway Bridge due to the death investigation.
Los Angeles Sheriff's Department deputies responded to a shooting death around 2 a.m. at a dispensary in the 6100 block of Whittier Boulevard.
Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 3206 as part of a pilot program to allow the sale of alcohol until 4 a.m. within the VIP club of the newly built Intuit Dome.
Family members of Anthony Rivera, the man who was killed when he was shot by a gunman hijacked a Metro bus last week, gathered in Rosemead on Sunday to honor their lost loved one.
The stabbings happened over a nine-hour period, police said, prompting them to increase their presence in the impacted areas in coming days.
A bill championed by Paris Hilton requiring state oversight and increased transparency at youth residential treatment facilities became law on Friday.
Dozens of cats and kittens are moving to their forever homes a month after officers seized the felines from an Irvine home.
The Santa Ana Department of Motor Vehicles building will reopen nearly a week after employees found a possible mold growth.
The shooting happened at around 3:30 p.m. in the 400 block of W. Camile Street, according to the Santa Ana Police Department.
Airport Fire victims filed claims against Orange County after investigators determined the a public works crew unintentionally started the destructive blaze.
The quake, which was centered a little over three and a half miles southwest of Fontana, happened at around 4:11 p.m, the USGS said.
A bill championed by Paris Hilton requiring state oversight and increased transparency at youth residential treatment facilities became law on Friday.
Public health officials have issued a drinking water warning to Jurupa Valley residents after a positive case of E. Coli was discovered at a local water source.
It happened a little after 10 a.m. at Santiago Road and Ynez Road, near the Van Avery Prep Private School, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.
Flames were burning in San Bernardino County's Line Fire Thursday after it reached 83% containment. It scorched through tens of thousands of acres this month but no new evacuations orders have been issued after they were all lifted.
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.
Verizon customers reported their mobile phone service was down in cities across the U.S., giving them only SOS mode.
The vice presidential showdown on Oct. 1 is expected to be the last debate before the November election.
Hurricane Helene killed at least 116 people, caused widespread destruction and knocked out power to millions of homes and businesses.
Kris Kristofferson, a songwriter who became a country star and A-list actor, died at his home on Maui surrounded by family on Saturday, a spokesperson said in an statement.
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell called the storm "a true multi-state event" that's had "significant impacts" across five states.
Private universities in California can no longer consider legacy and donor preferences in the admissions process following a bill that was signed into law Monday.
The vice presidential showdown on Oct. 1 is expected to be the last debate before the November election.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday vetoed a landmark bill aimed at establishing first-in-the-nation safety measures for large artificial intelligence models.
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell called the storm "a true multi-state event" that's had "significant impacts" across five states.
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law on Friday that requires law enforcement to collect data on crimes that take place on Native American lands and provide that information to the California Department of Justice.
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.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
When, who and how much to tip is becoming more of a question in consumers' minds.
In the ongoing fight against opioid addiction, Gov. Gavin Newson has signed a bill aimed at expanding access to methadone treatment in California.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
Public health officials say this case is unrelated to the three other cases in Baldwin Park, which they called "unprecedented" last week.
The latest CDC survey found 4 in 10 adults in the U.S. were obese. A map shows the states with the highest and lowest rates.
So far there have been 20 reported cases of salmonella from patrons of Madre! Oaxacan restaurant in Valencia.
California would have become the first to require such systems for all new cars, trucks and buses sold in the state starting in 2030.
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 Pac-12 Conference announced Thursday that Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State and San Diego State will become new members as the conference rebuilds.
A sweeping measure to regulate the development of artificial intelligence has passed the California Legislature and is headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk.
California residents with Android smartphones can now add their driver's licenses and ID cards to Google Wallet, the state's Department of Motor Vehicles announced Friday.
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman didn't make the trip to Colorado for a three-game series against the Rockies to close out the regular season so he could rest a sore ankle.
Patrick Mahomes passed for 245 yards and a touchdown while rediscovering his connection with Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs rallied from an early 10-point deficit to beat the Los Angeles Chargers 17-10.
Shohei Ohtani went 1 for 4 and fell short in his bid to become the National League's first Triple Crown winner since 1937, stealing his 59th base to help the Los Angeles Dodgers rally past the Colorado Rockies 2-1 in Charlie Blackmon's final game.
Nathan Eovaldi pitched seven scoreless innings, Dustin Harris had a homer and two-run double in his second MLB game and the defending champion Texas Rangers closed out their season with an 8-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Caleb Williams led four scoring drives, D'Andre Swift had 165 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown, and the Chicago Bears held off the Los Angeles Rams 24-18 on Sunday.
Kris Kristofferson, a songwriter who became a country star and A-list actor, died at his home on Maui surrounded by family on Saturday, a spokesperson said in an statement.
Throughout his 50-year career in show business, John Ashton appeared in nearly 100 movies.
During a stop on their "Music of the Spheres" global tour, which Billboard calls "the biggest rock tour of all time," Chris Martin, Will Champion, Guy Berryman and Jonny Buckland talk about their new album, the songwriting process, and their future playing together.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
The adventure begins for 16 ordinary Americans as they embark on their trek to the top of the treacherous New Zealand Alps in 'The Summit.'
Donna Tetreault author and parenting journalist gives some homework success tips, beginning with a designated study spot.
Living proof that age is nothing but a number, she is the oldest contestant to reach finals in the beauty contest.
Verizon customers across the U.S. report problems accessing the company's wireless network, with some reporting Monday morning that their phones were limited to SOS service.
Elaine Low, the Ankler staff writer talks about the Hollywood strike and its impacts, one year later
A business break-in leads to a pursuit, a death and a desperate search near a bridge.
The Bridge Fire in California's Angeles National Forest exploded to more than 34,000 acres Tuesday evening, prompting evacuations and road closures.
The Airport Fire burning in eastern Orange County is one of three brush fires continuing to rage in Southern California as hot temperatures and dry conditions challenge firefighting crews.
Desert Daze is a music festival that's brought together acts like Tame Impala, The Flaming Lips, Toro y Moi and Wu-Tang Clan since starting in 2012. It's been held in Lake Perris in Riverside County, where festival-goers can jump in the water amid live performances. In 2024, it was canceled for the second year in a row. And it's not clear when the SoCal psych-rock fest will be back.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Shots from the second day of the JM Eagle LA Championship held at the Wilshire Country Club in the Palos Verdes Estates.