Lakers to face Portland Trail Blazers in first home game since Kobe Bryant's tragic death
The Los Angeles Lakers are set to play their first game at Staples Center, also known as “The house that Kobe Bryant built,” since the death of the retired NBA superstar and global icon.
The Los Angeles Lakers are set to play their first game at Staples Center, also known as “The house that Kobe Bryant built,” since the death of the retired NBA superstar and global icon.
American evacuated from China quarantined at Riverside military base
One of the 195 Americans evacuated from the virus outbreak zone in China and temporarily housed at a Riverside military base for monitoring tried to leave the base and was placed under quarantine, an official said Thursday.
One of the 195 Americans evacuated from the virus outbreak zone in China and temporarily housed at a Riverside military base for monitoring tried to leave the base and was placed under quarantine, an official said Thursday.
Before Andrew Yang, MLK was the champion of universal basic income
Martin Luther King Jr. championed the idea of a universal basic income for all American adults more than 50 years ago as part of his Poor People's Campaign, but he was assassinated before he could carry the initiative to fruition.
Martin Luther King Jr. championed the idea of a universal basic income for all American adults more than 50 years ago as part of his Poor People's Campaign, but he was assassinated before he could carry the initiative to fruition.
Artist creates 115-foot portrait of Kobe Bryant in grass on softball field
One of the more creative tributes to Kobe Bryant can be found in the outfield of a Bay Area softball field.
One of the more creative tributes to Kobe Bryant can be found in the outfield of a Bay Area softball field.
'We want our child back:' Family of 13-year-old Dublin girl 31 years later
A candlelight vigil and walk will be held on Thursday evening to mark the 31st anniversary of the disappearance of Ilene Misheloff, who went missing while walking home from a Dublin middle school in 1989.
A candlelight vigil and walk will be held on Thursday evening to mark the 31st anniversary of the disappearance of Ilene Misheloff, who went missing while walking home from a Dublin middle school in 1989.
11 injured, including 3-month-old baby, in West Los Angeles 25-story apartment fire
An estimated 335 firefighters from multiple agencies knocked down a blaze and rescued evacuees at a high-rise apartment building that did not contain a sprinkler system in the Sawtelle neighborhood of West Los Angeles, fire officials said.
An estimated 335 firefighters from multiple agencies knocked down a blaze and rescued evacuees at a high-rise apartment building that did not contain a sprinkler system in the Sawtelle neighborhood of West Los Angeles, fire officials said.
Passenger jet carrying U.S. citizens from Wuhan arrives at March Air Reserve Base
A jet airliner carrying a reported 201 American evacuees from Wuhan, China landed at March Air Reserve Base in Riverside County Wednesday morning.
A jet airliner carrying a reported 201 American evacuees from Wuhan, China landed at March Air Reserve Base in Riverside County Wednesday morning.
UC Berkeley removes John Boalt’s name from law school, citing his racist sentiments
The rare "denaming" — the outcome of a nearly three-year process launched after a Berkeley lecturer discovered the racist writings of John Henry Boalt, a 19th century Oakland attorney — is the first time a Berkeley facility’s name has been eliminated due to its namesake’s character or actions.
The rare "denaming" — the outcome of a nearly three-year process launched after a Berkeley lecturer discovered the racist writings of John Henry Boalt, a 19th century Oakland attorney — is the first time a Berkeley facility’s name has been eliminated due to its namesake’s character or actions.
Man detained following pursuit suspect search in San Pedro
Long Beach police were in pursuit of a suspected stolen vehicle during rush hour Thursday morning.
Long Beach police were in pursuit of a suspected stolen vehicle during rush hour Thursday morning.
Authorities find longest Southwest border smuggling tunnel
U.S. authorities on Wednesday announced the discovery of the longest smuggling tunnel ever found on the Southwest border, stretching more than three-quarters of a mile from an industrial site in Tijuana, Mexico, to the San Diego area.
U.S. authorities on Wednesday announced the discovery of the longest smuggling tunnel ever found on the Southwest border, stretching more than three-quarters of a mile from an industrial site in Tijuana, Mexico, to the San Diego area.
Break in the Cal Poly Kristin Smart case? Sheriff seizes trucks
It is also unclear how long the sheriff has had these trucks and what relevance, if any, they hold to the case of the missing 19-year-old girl
It is also unclear how long the sheriff has had these trucks and what relevance, if any, they hold to the case of the missing 19-year-old girl
California lawmaker wants to raise the age that teens can be charged as adults
Brain science research has shown that the prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain that helps inhibit impulses and enables organized and planned behavior, is not yet fully developed in 18- and 19-year-olds.
Brain science research has shown that the prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain that helps inhibit impulses and enables organized and planned behavior, is not yet fully developed in 18- and 19-year-olds.
Vanessa Bryant posts statement on deaths of Kobe, Gianna
Vanessa Bryant released a statement on her Instagram account addressing the deaths of her husband Kobe and daughter Gianna.
Vanessa Bryant released a statement on her Instagram account addressing the deaths of her husband Kobe and daughter Gianna.
California man convicted for 41 counts of child molestation sentenced to 1,015 years to life in prison
A California man was sentenced to 1,015 years to life in prison after he was found guilty of 41 counts of child molestation.
A California man was sentenced to 1,015 years to life in prison after he was found guilty of 41 counts of child molestation.
Lakers return to practice; coach says team wants to make Kobe proud
The Los Angeles Lakers returned to the practice Court on Wednesday for the first time since Sunday's helicopter crash that claimed the life of Kobe Bryant and eight others, with head coach Frank Vogel calling the session "therapeutic."
The Los Angeles Lakers returned to the practice Court on Wednesday for the first time since Sunday's helicopter crash that claimed the life of Kobe Bryant and eight others, with head coach Frank Vogel calling the session "therapeutic."
Kobe Bryant helicopter crash investigation: Wreckage moved to Phoenix
Part of the investigation into the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and eight other people is happening in the Valley after part of the wreckage was transported overnight to Phoenix.
Part of the investigation into the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and eight other people is happening in the Valley after part of the wreckage was transported overnight to Phoenix.
Suspected DUI driver arrested after police pursuit near Beverly Grove
A suspect is in custody after leading officers on a pursuit through parts of West Los Angeles.
A suspect is in custody after leading officers on a pursuit through parts of West Los Angeles.
Video: Man in wheelchair dumped onto Target floor
The fight happened on Jan. 11 in front of the Target store on Contra Costa Boulevard in Pleasant Hill, Calif. police said.
The fight happened on Jan. 11 in front of the Target store on Contra Costa Boulevard in Pleasant Hill, Calif. police said.
FAA faces criticism from federal investigators over helicopter recommendations
Federal investigators have expressed their frustrations with the FAA for failing to implement their recommendations following a deadly helicopter crash that killed NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven others.
Federal investigators have expressed their frustrations with the FAA for failing to implement their recommendations following a deadly helicopter crash that killed NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven others.
California DMV settles with soccer fan over vanity plates that come off as offensive
The DMV said on Tuesday it would give Jonathan Kotler the license plate after settling a free speech lawsuit in federal court. Kotler supports London-based Fulham, whose fans often chant “Come On You Whites” for their players in white jerseys.
The DMV said on Tuesday it would give Jonathan Kotler the license plate after settling a free speech lawsuit in federal court. Kotler supports London-based Fulham, whose fans often chant “Come On You Whites” for their players in white jerseys.