Sports Academy Dropping 'Mamba' From Name To Honor Kobe
The Mamba Sports Academy led by Kobe Bryant is set to drop the "Mamba" from its name in honor of the late Lakers icon.
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The Mamba Sports Academy led by Kobe Bryant is set to drop the "Mamba" from its name in honor of the late Lakers icon.
L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva confirmed in March that eight deputies were involved in sharing graphic photos of the helicopter crash. It's unclear if and how they were punished.
It's in response to eight L.A. County Sheriff's deputies who were involved in sharing graphic photos of the Kobe Bryant helicopter crash.
"Yesterday I found an envelope labeled To: The Love of my Life. From, Tu Papi."
While Kobe Bryant wasn't the next Michael Jordan, there were plenty of similarities that helped him succeed in his own right.
Vanessa Bryant filed her own lawsuit back in February in the crash which claimed the lives of nine people.
The WNBA honored Alyssa Altobelli, Gianna Bryant and Payton Chester Friday during the draft, announcing the trio as honorary draftees.
The wife of late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant remembered his dedication to the sport on the four-year anniversary of his NBA sendoff.
In February, eight finalists were announced for the honor, and the selection committee chose them all.
Legendary Celtic Paul Pierce, who played high school basketball in Inglewood, ended up drafted by the team he hated.
The Bryants took a family photo in front of a mural honoring Kobe and Gianna.
The civilian oversight panel of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has agreed to examine the agency's policies at taking photographs at crime and accident scenes after the recent controversy over deputies sharing photos of the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and eight others.
According to Villanueva, the department has a policy against taking and sharing photos of crime scenes. However, the policy does not apply to accident scenes.
The widow of basketball star Kobe Bryant is "absolutely devastated" by allegations that deputies shared graphic photos of the helicopter crash scene where Bryant, their 13 year-old daughter and seven others were killed, her lawyer said in a statement Saturday.
Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department shared graphic photos of the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and eight others, a law enforcement source familiar with the situation confirmed to CBS Los Angeles Thursday.
Julien's Auctions will sell the late Lakers legend's No. 8 and No. 24 jerseys that he wore during the 1999-2000 NBA Finals and 2006-2007 season, among other items.
Since Kobe Bryant's death, autograph authenticators have seen a surge in the Lakers legend's signatures for sale.
In the background behind the models – which included actress Jada Pinkett Smith and social media personality Olivia Culpo – was a helicopter.
After speaking at Kobe Bryant's memorial, Oregon's Sabrina Ionescu flew to the Bay Area and put up a triple-double to get her No. 3 Ducks past Stanford.
On the morning of Jan. 26, Kobe, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others were killed when the helicopter they were riding in crashed in the Calabasas hills amid heavy fog.
"God knew they couldn't be on this earth without each other," Vanessa Bryant said.
Vanessa described Kobe as a loving husband and devoted father with a tender heart who was "the MVP of girl dads".
Texts sent from the helicopter, asking for help to connect a girl with a baseball internship, were one of Kobe Bryant's last acts before the fatal crash that killed him, his daughter Gianna and seven others.
Los Angeles says goodbye to Lakers legend Kobe Bryant.
Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna will be remembered Monday with a public memorial service at Staples Center.
Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of late President John F. Kennedy, has died after announcing a terminal cancer diagnosis in late November.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said three bodies were located, but recovery operations remain underway.
A CBS News California Investigation found data showing that hundreds of fires were ignited by illegal fireworks across Los Angeles in 2025, as well as the lack of action taken by law enforcement when they were called for the dangerous pyrotechnics.
A National Weather Service Wind Advisory is in effect until 3 p.m. Tuesday for many inland and mountain communities across Southern California.
The recalled ground beef was sold to distributors in California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Pennsylvania and Washington.
Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of late President John F. Kennedy, has died after announcing a terminal cancer diagnosis in late November.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said three bodies were located, but recovery operations remain underway.
A CBS News California Investigation found data showing that hundreds of fires were ignited by illegal fireworks across Los Angeles in 2025, as well as the lack of action taken by law enforcement when they were called for the dangerous pyrotechnics.
A National Weather Service Wind Advisory is in effect until 3 p.m. Tuesday for many inland and mountain communities across Southern California.
The recalled ground beef was sold to distributors in California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Pennsylvania and Washington.
A CBS News California Investigation found data showing that hundreds of fires were ignited by illegal fireworks across Los Angeles in 2025, as well as the lack of action taken by law enforcement when they were called for the dangerous pyrotechnics.
A National Weather Service Wind Advisory is in effect until 3 p.m. Tuesday for many inland and mountain communities across Southern California.
Family uninjured after large tree falls onto Sylmar home in midst of strong Santa Ana winds
Search and rescue crews are searching for three hikers who were reported missing after heading out on Mt. Baldy on Monday morning, according to San Bernardino County authorities.
The natural gas pipeline that ruptured on Saturday afternoon, temporarily closing the 5 Freeway and forcing thousands of people to shelter in place in Castaic, was likely caused by land movement, according to SoCalGas.
The city of Fullerton has canceled its New Year's Eve celebrations due to forecasted rain and high winds expected as the city rings in 2026.
Rock music legend Sammy Hagar has donated $10,000 to a 12-year-old boy who was injured when a helicopter crashed on him in Huntington Beach in October.
It happened at around 10:23 p.m. on Saturday near S. Gilbert Street and Carol Drive, according to the Fullerton Police Department.
Police say that the shooting stemmed from a fight at a party on Friday night.
Southern California air quality regulators extended a no-burn alert for much of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
Search and rescue crews are searching for three hikers who were reported missing after heading out on Mt. Baldy on Monday morning, according to San Bernardino County authorities.
A San Bernardino County resident is recounting the intense moments that he watched his neighbor get rescued from their home by helicopter when it was overcome with flooding waters during the recent winter storm.
The driver was the only passenger in the car, deputies said.
Deputies arrested a 51-year-old man in connection with the 2006 shooting in Highgrove, according to a news release from the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.
Five people, including two children, were injured in a two-car crash that happened after a large boulder fell onto Highway 18 near Big Bear Lake on Friday night.
Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of late President John F. Kennedy, has died after announcing a terminal cancer diagnosis in late November.
The recalled ground beef was sold to distributors in California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Pennsylvania and Washington.
Authorities in Mexico have seized a large collection of motorcycles believed to be owned by Ryan Wedding, the former Olympian wanted for allegedly running a major drug trafficking operation.
While many of the Minnesota day care centers in the video were cited and fined for safety violations, investigators previously found no evidence of fraud.
Luka Doncic scored 34, LeBron James had 24 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped their three-game losing streak with a 125-101 win over the Sacramento Kings.
While many of the Minnesota day care centers in the video were cited and fined for safety violations, investigators previously found no evidence of fraud.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced President Trump will receive the Israel Prize for his work on peace negotiations.
Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan stated last week that, as President Trump seeks a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system's independence is paramount.
Karoline Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, welcomed their first child, also named Nicholas, in July 2024.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
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.
Macklin Celebrini became the third player to score 60 points this season with a goal and two assists in the San Jose Sharks' 5-4 victory over the Anaheim Ducks.
Zane Gonzalez kicked a 51-yard field goal with 21 seconds remaining and the Atlanta Falcons recovered after blowing two 21-point leads to upset the Los Angeles Rams 27-24.
Nathan MacKinnon scored the 399th goal of his career, Brock Nelson had a goal and an assist, and the surging Colorado Avalanche won their eighth in a row, 5-2 over the Los Angeles Kings.
The Miami Marlins have acquired outfielder Esteury Ruiz from the Los Angeles Dodgers in a trade for minor league right-hander Adriano Marrero.
Andrew Heaney has announced his retirement from Major League Baseball after 12 seasons, including a 2023 World Series Championship. He pitched for the Marlins, Angels, Dodgers, Pirates and Yankees over the course of his career.
The Grammy-winning artist Beyoncé became the fifth musician to achieve the wealth milestone, Forbes said Monday.
Rock music legend Sammy Hagar has donated $10,000 to a 12-year-old boy who was injured when a helicopter crashed on him in Huntington Beach in October.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
Authorities located three deceased hikers on Mt. Baldy, and recovery efforts remain underway. Rick Montanez reports.
Federico Laboureau, owner of Fuegos LA, shares the restaurant's affordable, casual gourmet menu options.
Justin Kanton, Big Bear Mountain Resort, discusses Snow Summit's New Year's Eve celebration and conditions over the holiday.
Lorenzo Beronilla, donor recipient, talks about his experience along with donor April Wilson.
A CBS News California Investigation found data from the Los Angeles Fire Department showing that hundreds of fires were ignited by illegal fireworks across Los Angeles in 2025, as well as the lack of action taken by law enforcement when they were called for the dangerous pyrotechnics.
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.
