LeBron scores 30, and the Lakers avoid 1st-round elimination with a 119-108 win over champion Denver
The Los Angeles Lakers avoided playoff elimination with a 119-108 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game 4 of their first-round series.
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The Los Angeles Lakers avoided playoff elimination with a 119-108 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game 4 of their first-round series.
Luka Doncic scored 32 points and the Dallas Mavericks overcame the return of Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard to beat Los Angeles 96-93 and tie their Western Conference first-round playoff series at a game apiece.
Jamal Murray sank a 15-foot step-back jumper at the buzzer and the Denver Nuggets wiped out a 20-point second-half deficit to stun the Los Angeles Lakers 101-99 Monday night and take a 2-0 lead in their Western Conference playoff series.
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James Harden scored 28 points, Ivica Zubac had a double-double and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks 109-97 to win their playoff series opener.
Nikola Jokic had 32 points and 12 rebounds, and the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets powered past LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 114-103 in their Western Conference playoff opener.
LeBron James had 23 points, nine assists and nine rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers secured a playoff berth with a 110-106 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in the Western Conference play-in tournament.
Rookie Cam Whitmore scored 21 points and the Houston Rockets beat the playoff-bound Los Angeles Clippers 116-105 on Sunday to finish at .500 season and avoid a fourth straight losing season.
LeBron James had 37 points, including six in the final minute, and 10 rebounds and Anthony Davis had 36 points and 14 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies 123-120.
Russell Westbrook had 16 points, 15 rebounds and 15 assists for his first triple-double of the season and the Los Angeles Clippers built a 31-point lead in the first quarter before holding on late for a 105-92 road win over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night.
Domantas Sabonis had 22 points, 20 rebounds and nine assists, and the Sacramento Kings beat the Los Angeles Clippers 109-95.
LeBron James had a triple-double with 23 points, 14 rebounds and 12 assists, Rui Hachimura scored 32 points and the Los Angeles Lakers built a big lead in the third quarter and beat the Memphis Grizzlies 136-124 on Wednesday night.
Paul George scored 31 points, Kawhi Leonard had 22 and the Los Angeles Clippers swept a two-game set in Portland, beating the Trail Blazers 125-117 on Friday night.
Paul George scored 27 points, James Harden had 19 points and 14 assists and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 116-103.
Anze Kopitar scored two of Los Angeles' four goals in the first period, and the Kings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-0.
Zion Williamson scored 34 points and the New Orleans Pelicans beat Los Angeles 112-104 on Friday night, pulling within two games of the Clippers for the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference.
The Los Angeles Lakers secured the last semifinal spot in the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament with a 106-103 victory over the Phoenix Suns.
Jordan Clarkson made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 28 seconds left and then forced Kawhi Leonard into a tough missed shot on the other end as the Utah Jazz beat the Los Angeles Clippers 120-118.
The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a four-year, $48 million contract extension with forward Jarred Vanderbilt, according to multiple reports.
Veteran forward Christian Wood has agreed to a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.
Kobe Brown thought he deserved to go higher in the NBA draft and he's beginning to show why.
Nikola Jokic's powerful display at both ends of the court propelled the Denver Nuggets past the Los Angeles Lakers 132-126 in the opener of the Western Conference Finals.
Anthony Davis had 30 points, 23 rebounds, five assists and four blocked shots, LeBron James added 22 points and 11 rebounds dueling with Stephen Curry in their latest postseason showdown, and the Los Angeles Lakers held off a late flurry by the Golden State Warriors to win an entertaining Game 1 in the Western Conference semifinals 117-112.
Philadelphia 76ers center and league scoring champion Joel Embiid earned his first NBA Most Valuable Player trophy Tuesday, topping two-time winner Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets.
Devin Booker scored 47 points, including 25 in a spectacular third quarter, to lead the Phoenix Suns past the Los Angeles Clippers 136-130 and win the Western Conference first-round playoff series.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said the driver intentionally ran over several adults and one child.
Since Newport-Mesa Unified School District trustees voted to ban younger students from riding e-bikes on campus, the first day of the 2026-27 school year saw more bicycles, skateboards, and students walking with friends.
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for the San Fernando, San Gabriel and Santa Clarita valleys.
Mike Wayman, Fawn Park CEO and owner, said the memorial is intended as a permanent, ongoing space for people to pay their respects and honor Jackie.
Southern California Edison says that Public Safety Power Shutoffs could occur more frequently and last longer than usual in 2026 due to rising fire risk.
The allegations include "engaging in inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer," according to the committee.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said the driver intentionally ran over several adults and one child.
Since Newport-Mesa Unified School District trustees voted to ban younger students from riding e-bikes on campus, the first day of the 2026-27 school year saw more bicycles, skateboards, and students walking with friends.
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for the San Fernando, San Gabriel and Santa Clarita valleys.
Mike Wayman, Fawn Park CEO and owner, said the memorial is intended as a permanent, ongoing space for people to pay their respects and honor Jackie.
Since Newport-Mesa Unified School District trustees voted to ban younger students from riding e-bikes on campus, the first day of the 2026-27 school year saw more bicycles, skateboards, and students walking with friends.
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for the San Fernando, San Gabriel and Santa Clarita valleys.
Mike Wayman, Fawn Park CEO and owner, said the memorial is intended as a permanent, ongoing space for people to pay their respects and honor Jackie.
Southern California Edison says that Public Safety Power Shutoffs could occur more frequently and last longer than usual in 2026 due to rising fire risk.
At issue are 50-year-old legal documents that expired without most condo owners realizing it.
Since Newport-Mesa Unified School District trustees voted to ban younger students from riding e-bikes on campus, the first day of the 2026-27 school year saw more bicycles, skateboards, and students walking with friends.
Southern California Edison says that Public Safety Power Shutoffs could occur more frequently and last longer than usual in 2026 due to rising fire risk.
A woman and a teenage girl were rescued from Aliso Beach in Laguna Beach on Saturday afternoon after they were found unresponsive in the water.
Disneyland hotel workers took to the streets of Anaheim over the weekend to protest for fair wages ahead of their upcoming contract negotiations.
Police said that the couple was involved in some sort of altercation when the incident occurred.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said the driver intentionally ran over several adults and one child.
Southern California Edison says that Public Safety Power Shutoffs could occur more frequently and last longer than usual in 2026 due to rising fire risk.
Deputies said that they were called to an area near the aqueduct for a man who was allegedly holding a knife and covered in blood.
It happened at around 5:40 p.m. near E. Rider Street and Ramona Expressway, Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials said.
San Bernardino County deputies said that SoCal Edison workers were trimming trees near the man's property when he opened fire at them on Friday.
The baby was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, which requires a series of surgeries. The parents had asked the surrogate to get an abortion when they learned of the diagnosis.
The allegations include "engaging in inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer," according to the committee.
Co-stars and friends of Hayden Panettiere are remembering her for her friendship, intelligence and talent after her shocking death on Sunday.
The Supreme Court declined for the second time to consider President Trump's appeal in the E. Jean Carroll case.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
The allegations include "engaging in inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer," according to the committee.
The Supreme Court declined for the second time to consider President Trump's appeal in the E. Jean Carroll case.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.
There is a new effort to increase the minimum wage and training requirements for security guards in California ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
President Trump said Sunday that the joint military exercises with South Korea are costly and they "send a signal that is totally inappropriate and hostile" to North Korea.
Homeowners getting their insurance through the California FAIR Plan will soon be paying even more, but industry observers say it may be a good sign for the state's insurance market.
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.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Orange County Health Care Agency officials have confirmed the county's first human West Nile virus case of 2026, amid what some medical experts believe could be one of the worst mosquito seasons on record.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
California regulators approved Waymo to expand its services in Los Angeles and the Bay Area, and to offer its autonomous ride-hailing service in Sacramento and San Diego in the future, the company said Friday.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced the rollout of the state's new electric vehicle instant rebate program, touting it as part of an investment in the state's clean-vehicle future.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
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.
Logan Henderson allowed one run in seven innings, Jake Bauers had four hits and two RBIs, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 to take three of four in the matchup of division leaders.
Noah Cameron pitched a one hitter, Michael Massey and Bobby Witt Jr. hit home runs, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-0.
The Los Angeles Dodgers put pitcher Justin Wrobleski on the 15-day injured list because of left forearm irritation.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
Anders Dreyer scored on a penalty kick in the 89th minute and CJ dos Santos finished off a clean sheet as San Diego FC pulled off a 1-0 victory over Los Angeles FC.
Co-stars and friends of Hayden Panettiere are remembering her for her friendship, intelligence and talent after her shocking death on Sunday.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday announced that nine new television productions would be awarded through the state's film and television tax credit program, which his office estimates will bring over $600 million in production spending.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
Some parts of the LA Jazz Festival were canceled just days before the citywide, two-week party was slated to begin, leaving performers and fans alike in the dark.
Southern California Edison has taken more steps to help prevent future wildlife disasters in the future. Rina Nakano reports.
A memorial at Fawn Park in Fawnskin, Big Bear Valley, is growing as people honor Jackie’s life.
The new liaison to local law enforcement for the top federal prosecutor in Los Angeles is facing state criminal charges himself and has a string of prior convictions for driving under the influence, public records show.
Jamie Yuccas and Sheba Turk join Kandi Krush and Coach Campanelli in the ring.
Students rode into school on their bicycles on Monday after the Newport Mesa Unified School District banned e-bikes. Michele Gile reports.
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.
