Caught On Video: LAPD Officer Helps Man Seriously Injured By Firework During Downtown Laker Celebrations
Officer Christopher Gonzalez had been part of the LAPD response in downtown LA that night to respond to any Lakers celebration violence.
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Officer Christopher Gonzalez had been part of the LAPD response in downtown LA that night to respond to any Lakers celebration violence.
The painting features all 18 members of the championship team and their coach, but on the backs of their jerseys and on the signs of the fans in the background are messages of a movement.
The team flew SwiftAir from Florida to Los Angeles and arrived home at about 1 p.m. The team wrapped up the unprecedented NBA finals, which typically takes place in June, in a Sunday night Game 6 against the Miami Heat.
Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat delayed its appearance. The NBA Finals are not over, not after Butler and the Heat pulled off a virtuoso performance in Game 5 on Friday night.
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 Los Angeles Lakers were on the cusp of the franchise's first championship in 10 years, taking a 3-1 lead Tuesday night over the Miami Heat with a 102-96 win.
The Los Angeles Lakers are one game closer to their first NBA Finals championship since 2010 after beating the short-handed Miami Heat 124-114 Friday night.
Anthony Davis scored 34 points in his finals debut, James had 25 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists and the Los Angeles Lakers rolled past the Miami Heat 116-98 on Wednesday night.
The Lakers will play the winner of the Eastern Conference finals between the Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics.
The Los Angeles Lakers have made it to the Western Conference for the first time in ten years after the Lakers' LeBron James led the team past the Houston Rockets.
The Lakers superstar came up short in the race for the NBA's Most Valuable Player, coming in second to Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo.
The music star and big Lakers fan has started a new Twitter account with her basketball musings and trash talk. The Lakers are unbeaten since.
The Lakers-Blazers game had been scheduled for 6 p.m. It's unclear when the games will be rescheduled.
A local tattoo artist has a passion for creating portraits of the late Lakers legend and he spoke about it with CBSLA's Kristin Smith.
The Lakers star and the Clippers coach expressed similar sentiments in regards to the President's comments about being turned off by teams kneeling during the anthem.
Anthony Davis had 42 points and 12 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers clinched the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference playoffs by beating the Utah Jazz 116-108 on Monday night.
Anthony Davis scored 34 points, James had the go-ahead basket with 12.8 seconds left and the Lakers moved closer to clinching the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference playoffs by topping the Los Angeles Clippers 103-101 on Thursday night.
Williams, 33, had been excused from the so-called NBA bubble to attend a funeral, but then was photographed at the strip club, Magic City, in Atlanta last Thursday.
The Lakers have the best record in the Western Conference. Can they win it all this year?
The Lakers star used his media availability after the team's first scrimmage to call for action in the case of Breonna Taylor and discuss why he sees Black Lives Matter as a lifestyle not a movement.
The Lakers guard suffered the injury during Sunday's team practice, putting him out 6-8 weeks.
The Lakers center said in an interview Monday night that he will be joining the team in Orlando for the restart.
The Lakers legend will be featured on the cover of one of the editions of this year's NBA2K game.
The game, called a seeding game by the league, will follow the first match of the restarted season between the Utah Jazz and the New Orleans Pelicans. Both games will be nationally televised on TNT.
Junior Caminero hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the eighth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays avoided a series sweep with an 8-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday.
Police said that more than 20 dogs were found in the back of the U-Haul, some of which were pregnant.
The business owner says that the incidents left them with approximately $40,000 in losses due to damages and stolen property.
The Golden Knights had taken a two-games-to-one lead in the Stanley Cup Finals, but Carolina came roaring back, winning three straight to take home their first championship since the 2005-2006 season.
A big rig that caught fire on northbound lanes of the 5 Freeway caused an hours-long traffic backup in the San Fernando Valley on Sunday.
Kick it in the Park events will take place at 18 different park sites, with 100 free screenings hosted by the Mayor's Office, the council districts, and Los Angeles Recreation and Parks.
Police said that more than 20 dogs were found in the back of the U-Haul, some of which were pregnant.
The U.S. men's national soccer team, which last appeared at the 2022 World Cup, will face Paraguay to kick off its 2026 World Cup.
The business owner says that the incidents left them with approximately $40,000 in losses due to damages and stolen property.
With 104 World Cup games being played in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, it's like "a Super Bowl every single day for five weeks," U.S. team captain Tim Ream told CBS News.
The business owner says that the incidents left them with approximately $40,000 in losses due to damages and stolen property.
A big rig that caught fire on northbound lanes of the 5 Freeway caused an hours-long traffic backup in the San Fernando Valley on Sunday.
People living in Southern California beach cities were busy preparing for a weekend full of king tides and powerful surf that could cause flooding in some low-lying areas.
Deputies said that the shooting happened just after 4 p.m. in the 18600 block of Gridley Road.
Los Angeles County deputies say that someone found a grenade while cleaning their garage on Saturday afternoon.
People living in Southern California beach cities were busy preparing for a weekend full of king tides and powerful surf that could cause flooding in some low-lying areas.
The City of Laguna Beach said the sighting occurred 250 to 300 yards offshore of Christmas Cove, about one-quarter mile north of the area where the girl was initially swept away.
The November Fire has forced some evacuation orders and warnings for people in San Diego County.
Laguna Beach officials said that their search for the girl concluded at around 9 p.m. on Wednesday night, more than 24 hours after the girl was swept away.
Hundreds of Orange County residents gathered in Garden Grove on Tuesday night to demand answers from GKN Aerospace leadership during a special city council meeting.
Police said that more than 20 dogs were found in the back of the U-Haul, some of which were pregnant.
Riverside County firefighters say that the two-car crash caused one of the vehicles to veer into a fire hydrant near the intersection of Perris Boulevard and San Michele Road.
One person was hospitalized and two others were injured on Saturday when a boat caught fire in the middle of Lake Elsinore, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.
The family of a woman who was allegedly stabbed in the neck by an inmate while working at Chino's Men's Prison last year has filed a lawsuit against the state.
A family is asking for answers after a father and son died when a Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department engine collided with their sedan in Hemet.
The Golden Knights had taken a two-games-to-one lead in the Stanley Cup Finals, but Carolina came roaring back, winning three straight to take home their first championship since the 2005-2006 season.
Sen. Mitch McConnell was admitted to the hospital Sunday morning, a spokesperson for the Republican confirmed to CBS News.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the fatal crash occurred near the Butler Memorial Airport, about 60 miles south of Kansas City.
The UFC hosted a fight series on the White House South Lawn Sunday night.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The U.S. and Iran are expected to meet for a signing ceremony on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, Pakistan's prime minister said.
Sen. Mitch McConnell was admitted to the hospital Sunday morning, a spokesperson for the Republican confirmed to CBS News.
Vice President JD Vance tells "CBS Sunday Morning" that he and his wife, Usha, will make a decision whether to enter the 2028 presidential race following the 2026 midterm elections.
The UFC hosted a fight series on the White House South Lawn Sunday night.
The U.S. military has killed Niño Guerrero, the alleged leader of Venezuela-based gang Tren de Aragua, President Trump announced Friday.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
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.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
Junior Caminero hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the eighth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays avoided a series sweep with an 8-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday.
The Golden Knights had taken a two-games-to-one lead in the Stanley Cup Finals, but Carolina came roaring back, winning three straight to take home their first championship since the 2005-2006 season.
The White Sox trailed 1-0 and had one hit before they smacked six straight hits off Dodgers starter Emmet Sheehan and reliever Jack Dreyer to open the sixth.
Jose Soriano pitched five innings, Denzer Guzman drove in three runs and the Los Angeles Angels extended their winning streak to four games with an 8-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday night.
The New York Knicks captured their first NBA championship since 1973 with a 94-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday night.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Brittney Ermon reports from Long Beach, just one of many Southern California coastal towns prepared for the peak of the king tides overnight.
The Iranian men's national team arrived in the U.S. on Sunday ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup matchup and just hours after President Trump announced a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran after months of fighting.
Zach Boetto reports from Lake Elsinore, where he speaks with the man who sprang into action to help people trapped on a boat that had caught fire on Saturday afternoon.
The LA City Parks pool season kicked off on Sunday with a run and an all-day pool party.
Alex Biston takes a look at the weather in store for Southern California this week in her NEXT Weather Forecast.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
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.
