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Mayor Eric Garcetti, who has been cheering the team on, warned Angelenos against gathering during the pandemic, but crowds still convened for the celebration.
With the Lakers on the verge of their first NBA title since 2010, fans are being asked to stay away from the team's home arena Friday night.
Laker fans are famous for celebrating in rowdy and exuberant fashion when their team wins the NBA title, and those celebrations have occasionally ended with vandalism and fires set around the Staples Center.
The 2020 Emmy Awards were presented with virtual appearances from television stars on Sunday evening.
Los Angeles City Hall and Staples Center will glow purple Monday evening to recognize International Overdose Awareness Day.
The Los Angeles Lakers are mobilizing to help encourage the community to vote in November's presidential election by putting the Staples Center front and center as a voting center.
Landmarks across Southern California usually teeming with tourists, locals and workers were eerily empty this week after being shut down in the effort to slow the coronavirus outbreak.
Staples Center has donated more than 7,000 pounds of food to homeless services organizations after a long list of NBA events have been suspended in response to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a tweet Friday night.
The National Hockey League says it will pause its season, starting with Thursday night's games, because of the growing threat from coronavirus.
LeBron James had 37 points, eight rebounds and seven assists to win his showdown with fellow All-Star Game captain Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 113-103 on Friday night in a clash of the NBA's conference leaders.
The celebration of life for Kobe and Gianna Bryant, as well as the seven other victims of the helicopter crash, is less than 12 hours away.
Several streets in Downtown Los Angeles will be shut down and experience more traffic than usual Monday morning ahead of the public memorial service for Kobe Bryant at Staples Center.
LeBron James scored 29 points and put the Lakers ahead on a fallaway jumper with 30 seconds to play, and Los Angeles split its season series with the Boston Celtics with a 114-112 victory Sunday, ahead of Monday's memorial for Kobe Bryant and the eight others who died in a helicopter crash last month.
People without tickets to the Staples Center memorial ceremony for Laker legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna should avoid the area next week, officials said Friday.
Ticketmaster notified thousands of fans, "You're on the Waitlist," for Kobe and Gianna Bryant's "A Celebration of Life" public memorial service. The event takes place 10 a.m. Monday at Staples Center.
The show will feature new music from her upcoming album "Black Diamond" along with a special performance of "Rhythm Nation" which recently celebrated its 30-year anniversary.
Staples Center will host a public memorial later this month for Kobe Bryant and eight others who were killed in a helicopter crash last month.
The memorial included 1,353 basketballs, 14 banners, more than 25,000 candles, about 5,000 signs, letters and flags, more than 500 stuffed animals, and 350 pairs of shoes.
The crowd outside of Staples Center continued to grow Friday evening ahead of the Lakers' first game since the death of Kobe Bryant.
The match-up was so highly anticipated, it drew fans from all over the world including one couple who traveled to Los Angeles from Estonia — 5,600 miles — to watch the game in person. Another couple from Indiana came to the game as part of their L.A. honeymoon.
Nipsey Hussle's longtime girlfriend, actress Lauren London, and rapper Snoop Dogg are among those who are scheduled to speak at the slain rapper's funeral Thursday.
A "Celebration of Life" service for rapper Nipsey Hussle will be held at Staples Center in Los Angeles Thursday morning followed by a procession through the streets of South L.A. and the police are said to be ramping up security.
Lakers fans have some very strong opinions about Magic's departure. Laurie Perez reports from Staples Center.
The stage is set for the memorial service for rap artist Nipsey Hussle. Staples Center is booked. Organizers are expecting a massive crowd for the man who meant so much to his community. Dave Lopez reports.
A 3.8-magnitude earthquake was reported near Malibu at 2:15 p.m. PST Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
As flames from September's Bridge Fire reached Mountain High, staff turned on the snow-making machines, sparing the main ski lift.
The 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist's new album features 12 songs.
It's the 94th edition of the Crosstown Showdown between the Bruins and the Trojans on Saturday night, and student security teams are keeping watchful eyes on their bronzed campus statues.
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
A 3.8-magnitude earthquake was reported near Malibu at 2:15 p.m. PST Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
As flames from September's Bridge Fire reached Mountain High, staff turned on the snow-making machines, sparing the main ski lift.
The 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist's new album features 12 songs.
It's the 94th edition of the Crosstown Showdown between the Bruins and the Trojans on Saturday night, and student security teams are keeping watchful eyes on their bronzed campus statues.
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
A 3.8-magnitude earthquake was reported near Malibu at 2:15 p.m. PST Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
As flames from September's Bridge Fire reached Mountain High, staff turned on the snow-making machines, sparing the main ski lift.
It's the 94th edition of the Crosstown Showdown between the Bruins and the Trojans on Saturday night, and student security teams are keeping watchful eyes on their bronzed campus statues.
According to the National Weather Service, Friday night is looking clear, with a 30% chance of rain around 4 a.m. early Saturday.
Once the top draw of Los Angeles' No. 1 morning show, Jillian Barberie has since endured unimaginable challenges.
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 cat was scared up a tree by one of the neighborhood's small dogs before getting tranquilized and relocated by wildlife officials.
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.
The Riverside County District Attorney's Office declined to file charges against the suspected sexual predator who tried to meetup with a Temecula teenager for sex because they said more evidence was needed before they could take action.
The woman told firefighters that she had fallen into the hole sometime Tuesday evening and wasn't discovered until a passerby heard her screaming for help.
Undercover detectives posed as a teenage girl online and began talking with a 43-year-old man from Arizona who expressed his intent to meet up for sexual purposes.
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.
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.
The 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist's new album features 12 songs.
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
Shohei Ohtani becomes the second player named MVP in both the American and National leagues.
President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
Cristian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa — the son-in-law of Jalisco New Generation cartel leader "El Mencho" — was arrested in Riverside, California, officials said.
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Los Angeles County Supervisors are calling for a county-run homeless department after a recent audit found that the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority was having a number of issues, including the handling of funding provided for direct response to the homeless crisis.
Dr. Mehmet Oz unsuccessfully ran for Senate in 2022. Now he's Trump's choice to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
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.
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.
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.
Shohei Ohtani becomes the second player named MVP in both the American and National leagues.
Sebastian Mack scored 21 points, Tyler Bilodeau hit 4 of 4 from 3-point range and finished with 20 points and UCLA beat Idaho State 84-70.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 24 shots, Jason Zucker scored the game's only goal, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Los Angeles Kings 1-0.
James Harden scored 24 points and the Los Angeles Clippers won their sixth game in a row at their new arena, beating the Orlando Magic 104-93.
Freddie Freeman's historic walk-off grand slam ball from Game 1 of the World Series is hitting the auction block.
The 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist's new album features 12 songs.
For years, actor and comedian Katt Williams has claimed he lied about his age as a teenager to join the Marines and passed boot camp before being drummed out. The Marines have no record of him ever serving.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
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.
Comedian Loni Love is performing at the Pasadena Ice House, hosting a podcast and appearing in the 'The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Holiday.'
The Chargers served over 500 local veterans and their families at a special Thanksgiving dinner for the Veterans Advocacy Group of America.
Academy Award-winning composer Alan Menken, the mastermind behind the music of Disney films like The Little Mermaid and Pocahontas, and Tony Award-nominated lyricist and composer Glenn Slater discuss how they put together the songs and sounds of Netflix's newest animated film, "Spellbound."
Home sales rose in September and October, tech giant Meta is fighting scammers using its platforms and the CEO of Spirit Airlines was handed a $3.8 million bonus just a week before the budget airline reported it's bankrupt with more than $800 million in debt. All the latest in consumer news with Kristine Lazar in this edition of On Your Side.
Marina Jurica sits down with the stars of the musical remake of the 1980s classic, "Back to the Future," to discuss what sets it apart from the original film as well as what the two pieces of art -- made decades apart -- share in common.
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
