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Josh Smith joined Jim Rome on Tuesday and the topic of friend Dwight Howard came up. The two have been friends since pre-school and Smith has been keeping tabs on his friend since he went to Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak Tuesday spoke with CBS Sports Radio about the team's troubled season, as well as the recent passing of owner Jerry Buss.
Wilson Chandler scored 23 points in place of an injured Danilo Gallinari, and Ty Lawson added 22 in the Denver Nuggets' 119-108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night.
The Oklahoma City Thunder signed veteran Derek Fisher on Monday, filling an opening for a third point guard that was created when Eric Maynor got traded to Portland.
Kobe Bryant had 38 points to win a scoring duel with Dirk Nowitzki, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Dallas Mavericks 103-99 Sunday in a matchup of teams fighting to get in the playoff race.
Kobe Bryant scored 40 points, Dwight Howard had 19 points and 16 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers capped a trying week with a gritty 111-107 victory over the slumping Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night.
Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss was buried in a private ceremony on Friday.
Kobe Bryant tells Sports Illustrated Thursday that he believes that his Lakers will make the playoffs even though they are three games under .500 .
For Dr. Jerry Buss, it was hard to beat watching his Lakers take on the Celtics. Wednesday night at the Staples Center, he would have been proud and honored, not only by the 113-99 victory the Lakers earned over the Celtics, but by the touching tribute given back by the city, and the people who loved him.
Dwight Howard had 24 points and 12 rebounds in helping the Los Angeles Lakers to an emotional 113-99 victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night in their first game since the death of owner Jerry Buss.
Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak has stated that he has no plans to make any moves before tomorrow's trade deadline.
Lakers fans are invited to leave personal messages for Dr. Jerry Buss on memorial banners through Friday.
A memorial patch will be donned by the Lakers on their jerseys in honor of the team's longtime owner Jerry Buss, who passed away in Los Angeles on Monday.
A memorial service for Dr. Jerry Buss will be held on Thursday At 3pm At The Nokia Theater At L.A. Live.
The Lakers organization will stay in the Buss family in the wake of owner Jerry Buss' death Monday.
Adrian Kempe scored the lone goal in a shootout and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 on Saturday night in their first meeting since the first-round of the playoffs.
Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schroder has been suspended three games wihtout pay for an off-court incident in which he tried to strike another player during a confrontation.
Trent Perry had 16 points, Eric Dailey Jr. scored 15 and UCLA cruised to a 67-55 victory over Maryland.
Kawhi Leonard scored 26 points and John Collins added 25 as the Los Angeles Clippers rallied to beat the short-handed Detroit Pistons 98-92.
Jack Quinn scored twice, Tage Thompson had a goal and an assist, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-3 for their 13th win in 14 games.
Matthew Stafford threw a 19-yard go-ahead touchdown pass to Colby Parkinson with 38 seconds to lift the Los Angeles Rams to a dramatic 34-31 wild-card round win over the Carolina Panthers in the opening game of the NFL playoffs.
Giannis Antetokounmpo blocked a shot by LeBron James and stole the ball from him on consecutive possessions in the final minute, and the Milwaukee Bucks blew a fourth-quarter lead before rallying for a 105-101 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Chad Baker-Mazara scored 29 points and hit two free throws with 10 seconds left in overtime to rally Southern California to a 70-69 victory over Minnesota.
James Harden scored 31 points, Kawhi Leonard had 26 and the Clippers beat the Nets 121-105 on Friday night.
Oxnard Police Department Commander Aaron Scott died on Friday while in Orange County for a week-long training assignment, according to department officials.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said that more than 2,400 potholes have been repaired across the city in the week following a series of powerful winter storms that doused the region with rain over the Christmas and New Year's holidays.
Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schroder has been suspended three games wihtout pay for an off-court incident in which he tried to strike another player during a confrontation.
The crash happened at around 6:30 p.m. on N. Grand Avenue, according to police. They said that the driver originally fled from the scene but returned as they were investigating the incident.
The woman was reported dead at around 3:20 a.m. in the 3200 block of W. 139th Street, according to LA County detectives.
Oxnard Police Department Commander Aaron Scott died on Friday while in Orange County for a week-long training assignment, according to department officials.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said that more than 2,400 potholes have been repaired across the city in the week following a series of powerful winter storms that doused the region with rain over the Christmas and New Year's holidays.
The woman was reported dead at around 3:20 a.m. in the 3200 block of W. 139th Street, according to LA County detectives.
Police shared new video of the incident as they continue searching for the three drivers involved in the crashes, which happened on Dec. 23, 2025.
Thousands of people marched through the streets of downtown Los Angeles to denounce ICE after federal agents were involved in two shootings this week.
The crash happened at around 6:30 p.m. on N. Grand Avenue, according to police. They said that the driver originally fled from the scene but returned as they were investigating the incident.
The suspects barricaded themselves inside the handbag store after Irvine police quickly surrounded them.
A power outage caused 60 people to evacuate from the Disneyland Monorail on Thursday.
A former employee of The Claremont Colleges Services pleaded guilty to using his company card to spend $1 million.
Irvine police are searching for a man who was caught on camera as he allegedly stole $1,700 worth of caviar from a Whole Foods grocery store in December.
The cashier said the suspect asked for Oreo ice cream before pulling out a knife and demanding money.
While it's not clear what caused the big rig to topple, high winds are in the region's forecast for Thursday.
Deputies estimated that the plants are worth a street value of over $1 million.
A former employee of The Claremont Colleges Services pleaded guilty to using his company card to spend $1 million.
Video shows the intense moments when a hiker and two good Samaritans jump into action to save a German Shepherd that got stuck on a steep cliff above the West Fork Mohave River in Hesperia on Monday.
Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schroder has been suspended three games wihtout pay for an off-court incident in which he tried to strike another player during a confrontation.
Jack Quinn scored twice, Tage Thompson had a goal and an assist, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-3 for their 13th win in 14 games.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Michael McKee is the ex-husband of Monique Tepe, according to court records obtained by CBS News. Tepe and her husband, Spencer, were shot and killed in Columbus on Dec. 30.
Timothy Busfield is known for appearances in "The West Wing," "Field of Dreams" and "Thirtysomething."
President Trump called for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates late Friday, an idea that has drawn strong support from lawmakers in both parties but pushback from card issuers.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked HHS from halting $10 billion in social services funding to five states, a move the agency argued was necessary to crack down on fraud — but the states called unconstitutional.
The White House shared video showing a different angle of Renee Nicole Good's shooting by an ICE agent in Minneapolis and the moments that led up to it, as the investigation continues.
Colombia's left-wing President Gustavo Petro speaks with CBS News in a network exclusive interview about what a U.S. attack on his country could mean.
Gov. Gavin Newsom directed a bevy of criticism at the Trump administration in his final State of the State address Thursday, saying California's "spirit is being tested."
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Meal kit delivery firm HelloFresh will pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
With the help of her daughter and her 5th-grade class, CBS News California (KCAL) Investigative reporter Julie Watts investigates "Sephora Kids" concerns.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
About 30% of San Francisco was without power at the height of the outage, according to utility provider PG&E.
The DMV said it is giving Tesla Motors 60 days to address its misleading use of "autopilot," or it could have its dealer license temporarily suspended.
California is set to join a growing list of states banning the practice of cat declawing, under a new law taking effect in January.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Waymo has begun offering autonomous robotaxi service using freeways for the first time in select cities in California and Arizona, the company announced.
Adrian Kempe scored the lone goal in a shootout and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 on Saturday night in their first meeting since the first-round of the playoffs.
Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schroder has been suspended three games wihtout pay for an off-court incident in which he tried to strike another player during a confrontation.
Trent Perry had 16 points, Eric Dailey Jr. scored 15 and UCLA cruised to a 67-55 victory over Maryland.
Kawhi Leonard scored 26 points and John Collins added 25 as the Los Angeles Clippers rallied to beat the short-handed Detroit Pistons 98-92.
Jack Quinn scored twice, Tage Thompson had a goal and an assist, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-3 for their 13th win in 14 games.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Timothy Busfield is known for appearances in "The West Wing," "Field of Dreams" and "Thirtysomething."
Nikki Glaser is hosting the Golden Globes for a second time and told CBS Mornings about the challenges of picking the perfect jokes.
A woman who was found dead in San Francisco's Fairmont Hotel on New Year's Day has been identified as Victoria Jones, daughter of actor Tommy Lee Jones, officials said.
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
The Annual LA Walk for Freedom hit the streets on Saturday to honor Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
Hundreds of people, including U.S. Congresswoman Judy Chu, gathered in Pasadena on Saturday to protest against ICE after agents were involved in two shootings in the last week.
Hunter Sowards reports from Downey, where she speaks with the landscapers who had an encounter with ICE agents that they said left them fearing for their lives.
Hunter Sowards reports from Downey, where she speaks with the landscapers who had an encounter with ICE agents that they said left them fearing for their lives.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said that more than 2,400 potholes have been repaired across the city in the week following a series of powerful winter storms that doused the region with rain over the Christmas and New Year's holidays.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
