Prosecutors Won't Charge Lakers' Barnes For Fiancee Fight
The domestic violence charges will be dropped after prosecutors say there isn't enough evidence to charge the Lakers' forward.
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The domestic violence charges will be dropped after prosecutors say there isn't enough evidence to charge the Lakers' forward.
Kevin Durant has already proven he is among the NBA's elite players. He'd like to take his team to the same level.
Kobe Bryant scored 22 points, Shannon Brown hit the go-ahead 3-pointer in overtime, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame Monta Ellis' NBA preseason-high 41 points in a 105-102 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Friday night.
While the entire basketball world focused squarely on Miami for the past three months, the Los Angeles Lakers waited quietly across the continent, polishing their rings and enjoying the show.
Pau Gasol scored 23 points and the Los Angeles Lakers, playing without coach Phil Jackson, beat the Golden State Warriors 120-99 on Thursday night in an exhibition game.
Rookie Gordon Hayward scored 26 points and the Utah Jazz shrugged off a 19-point third quarter by Kobe Bryant to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 99-94 on Sunday night and run their preseason record to 6-0.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Sasha Vujacic is out indefinitely with a concussion after teammate Lamar Odom's elbow inadvertently hit him in the face.
Pau Gasol and Ron Artest each scored 18 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 98-95 win over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. Kobe Bryant had seven points, four rebounds, and two assists while playing just under 19 minutes. He played nine minutes in the first and third quarters.
The New Orleans Hornets have signed 7-foot center D.J. Mbenga. Mbenga was a free agent after playing 49 games for the Los Angeles Lakers last season.
Spanish center Pau Gasol led the NBA champions with 24 points, but his homecoming was spoiled by the European champion in a game that was billed as an informal intercontinental showdown.
Pau Gasol is back in Spain for a third time with an NBA team. This time, he's in a Lakers jersey as an NBA champion.
The Lakers' Kobe Bryant will earn another ring and Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant will seize the MVP award away from LeBron James.
Barcelona has Lakers fever! Upon arrival in Spain, the team went straight from their charter to the arena to practice and were greeted by 5,000 screaming kids watching their every move.
Michael Beasley scored 21 points in his Timberwolves debut and Minnesota beat the Los Angeles Lakers 111-92 Monday in their preseason opener in London.
The wait is over! The back-to-back NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers are back in action as they battle the Minnesota Timberwolves in London, England.
The US State Department has issued a travel alert for Europe, advising US citizens living or traveling abroad to take increased precautions about their security. That includes the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves, who play tomorrow in London. Jim Hill reports on the security measures taking place by the NBA.
The Los Angeles Lakers had dinner Saturday night at the Palm restaurant in London. The team, including Jeanie and Jerry Buss, signed their painted faces on the wall as part of a tradition the restaurant has with famous people.
The Los Angeles Lakers at practice at the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre on October 2, 2010 in London, England. After practice Steve Blake, Theo Ratliff , and Andrew Bynum attended the NBA Fan Zone at the National Theater on October 2, 2010.
Bryant is still recovering from arthroscopic surgery on his right knee in the offseason, center Andrew Bynum is injured and the rest of the team is shaking off the rust from the offseason.
The Los Angeles Lakers have arrived at London's Heathrow Airport at 3:09 a.m., Los Angeles time and 12:09 p.m., London time and Kobe Bryant told Jim Hill that the weather is a bit "dodgy" in a British accent, referring to the wet weather. Upon arrival the team headed straight to their practice facility where they held a closed full team practice.
The Los Angeles Lakers have waived guard Anthony Roberson and center Russell Hicks just hours before embarking on their European tour.
The Los Angeles Lakers have waived guard Anthony Roberson and center Russell Hicks just hours before embarking on their European tour.
Kobe Bryant missed his 3rd consecutive practice on Monday following offseason knee surgery.
Despite back-to-back NBA championships, the Los Angeles Lakers are not the favorites to win the NBA title.
Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers can only chuckle when they acknowledge the story line for the upcoming NBA season.
A crew of volunteers is set to take to the beach to clean up trash between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. Saturday.
Arturo Fernandez, 44 of Torrance, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
A GoFundMe has raised $13,000 for the owners of Monrovia's Burger Basket after burglars stole the elderly couple's life savings.
Three people, including two pedestrians, were hospitalized with serious injuries after a crash in the San Fernando Valley.
The 432-square-foot home sits on an 8,500-square-foot lot, and real estate agent Garrett Rau says the real value is the land, so the asking price is a reflection of that.
A crew of volunteers is set to take to the beach to clean up trash between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. Saturday.
Arturo Fernandez, 44 of Torrance, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
A GoFundMe has raised $13,000 for the owners of Monrovia's Burger Basket after burglars stole the elderly couple's life savings.
The iconic Long Beach street race is one of the most technical and beloved circuits in motorsports, where speeds push nearly 200 mph.
Three people, including two pedestrians, were hospitalized with serious injuries after a crash in the San Fernando Valley.
A GoFundMe has raised $13,000 for the owners of Monrovia's Burger Basket after burglars stole the elderly couple's life savings.
Three people, including two pedestrians, were hospitalized with serious injuries after a crash in the San Fernando Valley.
The 432-square-foot home sits on an 8,500-square-foot lot, and real estate agent Garrett Rau says the real value is the land, so the asking price is a reflection of that.
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup a couple of months away, the union representing the 2,000 workers at SoFi Stadium is threatening a strike over working conditions and ICE.
Mayor Karen Bass said LAPD will increase patrols and presence along the San Fernando Valley's Ventura Boulevard after a recent string of burglaries.
After polling around 3% last month, former state attorney general Xavier Becerra jumped to 10% after Eric Swalwell dropped out of the California governor's race.
Irvine police said the man allegedly replaced expensive Lego sets with pasta before returning them to the store.
Fillmore, a 3-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer, is being praised as a hero after he alerted his family to a fire raging in their Orange County garage.
Since closing last year, Westminster Mall has been a headache for police, who've responded to hundreds of calls about vandalism.
John Eastman, Chapman Law School's former dean, lost his law license after he allegedly helped President Trump try to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia.
After polling around 3% last month, former state attorney general Xavier Becerra jumped to 10% after Eric Swalwell dropped out of the California governor's race.
A California State University, Long Beach student is suing the school and his former fraternity for a deadly crash that happened near Temecula in 2025, which left him with severe injuries and one of his best friends dead.
Nearly 500 ducks that were seized from an illegal animal sanctuary in Riverside County were up for adoption on Wednesday.
The Springs Fire came dangerously close to destroying Moreno Valley's only 18-hole public golf course in early April, fueled by strong winds and dry weather.
Evacuation orders and warnings were issued for one Jurupa Valley neighborhood on Wednesday afternoon after a brushfire broke out behind several homes.
Prices dropped after Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" for the remainder of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Todd Lyons, the acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is planning to leave the federal government later this spring.
The lawsuit involved dozens of states that alleged Live Nation undermined competition and drove up ticket prices.
The sneaker maker is selling its footwear assets and rebranding as "NewBird AI," betting on booming demand for AI computing power.
After polling around 3% last month, former state attorney general Xavier Becerra jumped to 10% after Eric Swalwell dropped out of the California governor's race.
Todd Lyons, the acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is planning to leave the federal government later this spring.
House Democrats introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, claiming he has "demonstrated a willful disregard for the Constitution."
The California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosted the first gubernatorial candidate forum since the fallout from the Eric Swalwell scandal, bringing six candidates together in a packed Sacramento ballroom.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday set the date for a special election to fill Eric Swalwell's congressional seat after his resignation following multiple sexual assault allegations.
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.
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.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
LA County public health officials issued a bacteria warning at several beaches as a potentially record-breaking heat wave arrives in Southern California.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
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.
A home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.
More than a dozen cities and counties across California were given a "final warning" from state officials Wednesday, saying they have failed to properly plan for additional new homes amid the state's lack of affordable housing.
A nonprofit that booked a Social Agent said it's a lot cheaper than hiring someone to do their social media full-time. A typical job runs about $200, with same-day delivery, and if clients already have footage, they can upload it and get a finished piece.
A California judge has tentatively stopped the state from canceling commercial licenses for more than 20,000 immigrant truck drivers.
The Angels will wear a memorial patch this season bearing Garret Anderson's initials, the team announced.
Mike Trout homered for the fifth time during a four-game series on Thursday, crushing a long drive in the seventh inning for the Angels in an 11-4 victory over the Yankees.
Portuguese striker Joao Dias Fernandes Paulinho scored two goals in a six-minute span in the second half as Toluca FC cruised to a 3-0 victory on Wednesday over LA Galaxy to advance to the semifinals.
Stephen Curry scored 27 of his 35 points in the second half, Al Horford hit four 3-pointers during Golden State's electrifying fourth-quarter comeback and the Warriors advanced in the NBA's play-in tournament with a 126-121 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
Shohei Ohtani pitched six strong innings, striking out 10, as the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the New York Mets 8-2.
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce hopes to boost LA's film industry after an uptick in moviegoers returning to theaters.
Nearly 100 people were arrested during the first weekend of the 2026 Coachella Music and Arts Festival, according to the Indio Police Department.
Pop star Britney Spears has voluntarily checked into rehab following her DUI arrest in Ventura County in March, a representative for the singer told CBS LA.
The Pitt star Noah Wyle is the newest name on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the Pittsburgh-based show is a big reason why.
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West being denied entry into the U.K. has raised questions over the star's upcoming performance in Italy.
CBS LA Cares and Heal The Bay is teaming up to clean the beach in Santa Monica on Saturday morning. Alys Martinez reports.
The months-long investigation into the death and disappearance of Inland Empire teen Celeste Rivas Hernandez came to a head this week when singer d4vd was arrested. Laurie Perez reports.
It's set to be a sunny weekend across Southern California. Chloe Carlson reports.
The owners of a beloved Monrovia burger joint are asking for help after thieves broke into their home and stole their entire life savings of $140,000. Nicole Comstock reports.
Desmond Shaw flies to the La Mirada Community Regional Park for tonight's Look At This!
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.
