James Scores 26 As Lakers Roll Over Rockets 117-100
LeBron James scored 26 points in just more than three quarters and the Los Angeles Lakers never trailed in a 117-100 rout of the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night.
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LeBron James scored 26 points in just more than three quarters and the Los Angeles Lakers never trailed in a 117-100 rout of the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night.
Morris was assessed with a Flagrant Foul 1 for the play on Tate and a technical foul for the altercation. Both he and Morris were ejected from the game.
Anthony Davis had 27 points, LeBron James added 18 and the Los Angeles Lakers won for the sixth time in seven games with a 120-102 victory over the Houston Rockets on Sunday night.
LeBron James has dribbled into the standoff between the NBA and China, calling the comments from Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey "not really educated" before Monday night's preseason game against Golden State Warriors.
Ingram was suspended four games, Rondo will sit out three games and Paul two games. The NBA handed down the punishments a day after the incident in the fourth quarter at Staples Center.
Without their star point guard, Chris Paul, the Rockets couldn't push through a cold streak that left them trailing the Warriors in game 7.
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Chris Paul scored 22 points, James Harden had 21 points and 10 assists, and the Houston Rockets kept steamrolling toward the playoffs with their 31st victory in 34 games, 105-99 over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night.
The race for this year's MVP Award will be close, but with the level that the Houston Rockets have been playing at all season, it would be shocking if James Harden was not the recipient of the 2017-18 Maurice Podoloff Trophy.
The Rockets have a 15-game win streak and a slim lead over the Warriors in the Western Conference. But what will happen come playoff time?
The Clippers overcame a 19-point deficit to win in Denver on Tuesday, but never got closer than eight against the Rockets.
LeBron James and his retooled Cavs still can't compete with the Warriors or Rockets. And an offseason move to the Lakers won't change that.
The hot tempers that flared up during the Los Angeles Clippers' victory over the Houston Rockets carried over after the game.
The team's season-long losing streak stretched to six games.
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With D'Angelo Russell struggling to find a rhythm and in foul trouble much of the game, Los Angeles leaned heavily on Julius Randle, who gave Houston fits all night.
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A man suspected of stabbing an Orange County Sheriff's Department deputy in San Clemente has been arrested, authorities said Wednesday.
Los Angeles County authorities arrested a man suspected of stabbing another man to death while the victim was sitting inside his car during his lunch break, authorities said Wednesday.
The University of California announced that it would implement a hiring freeze and other cost-saving measures throughout the 10-campus system, amid potential cuts to funding.
Attorney Morgan Ricketts said law enforcement is trained to use de-escalation techniques and in this case, deputies rushed -- "and that's why this man lost his life."
The U.S. Attorney's Office has announced several federal charges against a Los Angeles Crips gang leader, including racketeering.
A man suspected of stabbing an Orange County Sheriff's Department deputy in San Clemente has been arrested, authorities said Wednesday.
Los Angeles County authorities arrested a man suspected of stabbing another man to death while the victim was sitting inside his car during his lunch break, authorities said Wednesday.
The University of California announced that it would implement a hiring freeze and other cost-saving measures throughout the 10-campus system, amid potential cuts to funding.
Attorney Morgan Ricketts said law enforcement is trained to use de-escalation techniques and in this case, deputies rushed -- "and that's why this man lost his life."
The U.S. Attorney's Office has announced several federal charges against a Los Angeles Crips gang leader, including racketeering.
A man suspected of stabbing an Orange County Sheriff's Department deputy in San Clemente has been arrested, authorities said Wednesday.
Los Angeles County authorities arrested a man suspected of stabbing another man to death while the victim was sitting inside his car during his lunch break, authorities said Wednesday.
Attorney Morgan Ricketts said law enforcement is trained to use de-escalation techniques and in this case, deputies rushed -- "and that's why this man lost his life."
The U.S. Attorney's Office has announced several federal charges against a Los Angeles Crips gang leader, including racketeering.
A man suspected of killing a San Bernardino County sheriff's deputy during a high-speed pursuit crash — less than six months after being released from prison after being convicted in another chase-related crash, was charged with murder Wednesday.
Police arrived at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Orange County Airport and located a woman who had ingested an unknown substance, and then allegedly stabbed her son multiple times.
Investigators say that the man's car was tracked to Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula just hours after he fired a shot at an off-duty Irvine Police Department officer.
Investigators are searching for the man who stabbed and Orange County deputy while they were patrolling in San Clemente on Tuesday.
The 58-year-old man allegedly threw a cat with a broken jaw and concussion into a Mission Viejo dumpster.
Investigators say that the car lost it's Honda emblem at the scene and that it likely suffered severe front-end damage and windshield damage in the collision.
Deputy Hector Cuevas Jr., a beloved member of the San Bernardino County community, was remembered at a vigil the day after he died while pursuing a stolen car suspect through Victorville.
Investigators say that the man's car was tracked to Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula just hours after he fired a shot at an off-duty Irvine Police Department officer.
Deputies say that the incident is likely related to domestic violence.
They were arrested at a motel in Orange County hours after stealing about $50,000 worth of tools from a business in Temecula last week.
Friends of Big Bear Valley says that one of Jackie and Shadow's three eaglets that recently hatched has died.
An investigation has found that hundreds of fire hydrants spanning throughout Los Angeles may be in need of repair despite being flagged by firefighters for maintenance as far back as a year ago. Ross Palombo reports.
CBS News Investigative Reporter Julie Watts takes a deep dive into the secrets inside California's FAIR Plan, which is typically intended for people who can't get coverage elsewhere. Now, after Los Angeles' devastating wildfires in January, those people are expected to foot the bill.
A KCAL News investigation has found a troubling connection between the county's homeless population and a growing amount of fire-related incidents in recent years.
A KCAL News investigation found more than 1,300 fire hydrants need maintenance across LA. Ross Palombo reports.
Starbucks will replace its plastic cups at select locations in California and several other states.
Census data analyzed by CBS News found that about 21% of residents in the Eaton Fire zone and about 26% impacted by the Palisades Fire are over 65.
Carl Erik Rinsch, known for directing the film "47 Ronin," is charged with wire fraud and money laundering for allegedly spending millions meant to fund a Netflix sci-fi series.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw five strong innings, Shohei Ohtani had two hits and scored twice and the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 4-1 in Major League Baseball's season opener at the Tokyo Dome.
Mats Zuccarello scored the tiebreaking power-play goal with 4:38 left and the Minnesota Wild beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-1.
Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams joined Crew 9 commander Nick Hague and cosmonaut Alexander Gorbunov for their long-awaited return to Earth.
The University of California announced that it would implement a hiring freeze and other cost-saving measures throughout the 10-campus system, amid potential cuts to funding.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a warning Tuesday following reports of people impersonating Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents along with other scams targeting immigrants.
President Trump's extraordinary order is breathtaking in its scope and has little precedent in U.S. history.
The Senate on Friday passed a Republican-led stopgap measure to keep the government funded ahead of a midnight deadline.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is seeking a $3.4 billion loan from the general fund to help a shortfall in the state Medi-Cal healthcare program.
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.
Pope Francis had a peaceful night with no crises after a bronchial crisis prompted a worsening of his health.
No states mandate that students receive the COVID-19 vaccine, though other vaccine requirements remain in place.
Pertussis cases are on the rise again, after a dip following the winter holidays.
The CDC says respiratory illness is now "very high" nationwide.
Health experts say the website purge could result in deaths.
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has announced it will be closing approximately 500 stores nationwide, almost a year after filing for bankruptcy.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Democratic philanthropist George Soros and actor-director Denzel Washington were awarded the nation's highest civilian honor.
Insurance companies in California will have to offer coverage to homeowners in wildfire-prone areas under a new state regulation that was announced Monday.
The lawsuit contends that multiple food truck operators have created constant nuisance outside of the store in the form of congestion, trash generation and rudeness to store employees.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that the state would renew a rebate program for electric vehicles if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the current federal tax credit.
Kawhi Leonard scored 33 points and the Los Angeles Clippers handed the East-leading Cleveland Cavaliers their second straight loss, 132-119.
Mikael Granlund's second goal of the game 2:32 into overtime gave him 600 career points and lifted the Dallas Stars to a 4-3 come-from-behind win over the Anaheim Ducks.
Inside linebacker Nate Landman agreed to a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Rams.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw five strong innings, Shohei Ohtani had two hits and scored twice and the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 4-1 in Major League Baseball's season opener at the Tokyo Dome.
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Gal Gadot, who starred in "Wonder Woman" and "Fast and Furious" movies, was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, but not before the ceremony was briefly disrupted by dueling protests over the war in the Middle East.
Carl Erik Rinsch, known for directing the film "47 Ronin," is charged with wire fraud and money laundering for allegedly spending millions meant to fund a Netflix sci-fi series.
D'Wayne Wiggins, Oakland musician and a founding member of the soul/R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné! died Friday morning at age 64, the group announced on its Instagram page.
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home last week in a gated community in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Los Angeles Fire Department firefighters were honored on stage at the Oscars ceremony on Sunday, met with a standing ovation from some of Hollywood's biggest names.
KCAL's Chris Hayre shows us how San Bernardino County has become SoCal's sleeping giant for sports and entertainment.
Detectives with the Santa Ana Police Department are investigating the death of an 11-year-old boy at a Santa Ana hotel Wednesday after the mother placed a 911 call, allegedly stating that she murdered her son. Michele Gile reports.
Santa Ana homicide detectives are investigating the death of an 11-year-old boy after the boy's mother called 911, admitting to the alleged killing.
Loved ones gathered at a memorial in Victorville for Deputy Hector Cuevas Jr. Wednesday morning, set up at the site of the crash that killed him while authorities say he was in pursuit of stolen vehicle suspect Ryan Dwayne Turner Jr., who is expected to face criminal charges.
Emily Longeretta, Senior TV features editor at Variety, discusses the latest news in the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni lawsuit along with Jason Issacs from “White Lotus.”
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.
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.
