The Forum in Inglewood officially renamed 'Kia Forum'
Starting Monday, L.A.'s landmark "The Forum" Sports and Entertainment Arena in Inglewood has a new name, "Kia Forum."
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Spurs Rout Depleted Lakers 138-110 In Last Staples Center Game
The Spurs routed the slumping Lakers 138-110 on Thursday night in the final event at Staples Center under the 22-year-old arena's original name.
Lakers To Play Final Game In 'Staples Center' Before Rebranding To Crypto Arena
Staples Center Rebranding To Crypto.com Arena Underway
Staples Center, home of the Lakers, Clippers and Kings, will be renamed to Crypto.com Arena in the largest naming rights deal ever, at $700 million over 20 years.
Staples Center To Be Renamed Crypto.com Arena In Largest Naming Rights Deal In History
Staples Center, the iconic arena in downtown Los Angeles, which has been the home to the Lakers, Clippers and Kings since 1999, will be renamed Crypto.com Arena in what is believed to be the largest naming rights deal in history.
Vanessa Bryant Reacts To Staples Center Name Change
Vanessa Bryant wrote that Staples Center will be "Forever known as the house that Kobe built."
Green Day, Miley Cyrus, Machine Gun Kelly & More To Perform At Super Bowl Music Fest At Staples Center
Green Day, Miley Cyrus, Halsey, Machine Gun Kelly, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani will take the stage at the third annual Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest, a three-day concert event leading up to the big game.
Lakers' LeBron James Cleared For On-Court Basketball Activities, Considered Day-To-Day
New Kids On The Block Announce 2022 Tour With Stops In LA, Anaheim
New Kids On The Block announced their Mixtape Tour 2022 that will kick off in May with special guests Salt-N-Pepa, Rick Astley and En Vogue.
Staples Center, Microsoft Theater: Fans Must Wear Masks, Be Fully Vaccinated Or Test Negative For First Live Concerts In More Than 500 Days
Grupo Firme will be the first music group to play a concert at Staples Center in exactly 513 days – or 1 year, 4 months, and 21 days. Friday's concert will be the first to at Staples Center since March 4, 2020.
Staples At Full Capacity For First Time Since March Of 2020 As Clippers Make History
Staples Center was completely full for the first time in 15 months Friday night as the Los Angeles Clippers hosted the Utah Jazz for Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Sinking Just 12 of 35 3-Point Attempts, Clippers Lose To New York Knicks 106-100 Sunday At Staples Center
New York Knicks beat the Los Angeles Clippers 106-100 on Sunday to snap an eight-game skid at Staples Center.
Lakers Welcome Back Fans At Staples Center, Hosting Boston Celtics Thursday
When the Lakers hosted the Boston Celtics Thursday evening at Staples Center, they were greeted by something they haven't seen for more than a year: fans in the stands.
Staples Center Releases Updated Safety Guidelines Including Proof Of Vaccination Or Negative COVID Test
In preparation for the return of fans, Staples Center released its updated safety and health guidelines Tuesday which include proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of the event date.
Indoor Sports Events, Theater Performances, Concerts Can Resume Thursday In Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County's guidelines will be stricter than those released by the state earlier this month.
LeBron Gets 28, Lakers Hold Off Bulls 117-115 Without Davis
LeBron James had 28 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame the absence of two injured starters for a 117-115 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night.
They Love LA: Spurs Snap Lakers 4-Game Winning Streak
Two nights after beating the Clippers to snap a four-game losing streak, the Spurs picked up another win at Staples Center on Thursday, this time defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 118-109.
Spurs Stop 4-Game Skid With 116-113 Victory Over Clippers
Patty Mills hit a career-high eight 3-pointers and scored 27 points off the bench, and the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 116-113 on Tuesday night to snap a four-game skid.
Lillard, Trent Shoot Blazers Past Champion Lakers, 115-107
Damian Lillard scored 21 of his 31 points in the second half, and CJ McCollum had 20 points and 11 assists in the Portland Trail Blazers' 115-107 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night.
No Fans Allowed At Lakers Home Games For 2020-21 Season 'Until Further Notice'
Fans who were hoping to see the NBA champs back at Staples Center next season will have to wait.
Dozens Of Demonstrators Arrested After LAPD Declares Unlawful Assembly In Downtown LA
About 40 people were arrested for blocking train tracks and failing to disperse.
Dodger Stadium, Hollywood Pantages Among Several LA Landmarks Now Open As Vote Centers
The likes of Dodger Stadium, SoFi Stadium, Banc of California Stadium, the Hollywood Pantages, the Hollywood Palladium and the Magic Castle in Hollywood will open Friday, and remain open daily through Election Day.
LA Vote Centers Hand Out Special Edition 'I Voted' Stickers
Several LA sports and entertainment venues serving as vote centers for the 2020 Presidential Election this year have printed up their own special edition "I Voted" stickers to hand out to people who show up to cast their ballots in person.
Poll: Which Of LA's Iconic Entertainment, Sports Venues Will Be Most Popular With Voters This Year?
Some of LA's vote centers are at entertainment and sports venues that have been closed for months due to the coronavirus pandemic.
In-Person Voting Opens At 118 Locations Saturday Including Staples Center, Forum
Staples Center is one of the 118 voting locations in L.A. County that will officially open Saturday and the county has made many changes to make sure voters feel safe.
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Man killed in three-car crash on 405 Freeway in Irvine
The crash happened at about 5:30 a.m. on the northbound freeway at Jeffrey Road, the CHP reported.
3 armed suspects break into Sherman Oaks home, still at large
It happened around 1:30 a.m. Saturday in the 3600 block of Beverly Ridge Drive in Sherman Oaks.
Gardena-based King's Hawaiian recalls pretzel products due to potential contamination
The company announced out of an abundance of caution, it is recalling Pretzel Slider Buns, Pretzel Hamburger Buns and Pretzel Bites products.
Urshela, Mahle power Twins to 4-0 victory over Angels
David Fletcher had a pair of hits and Patrick Sandoval suffered his sixth loss in his last seven starts.
Gonsolin, Dodgers win 11th in a row, break away from Royals
Behind Tony's Gonsolin's quality performance on the mound and Trayce Thompson's three-run shot, the Boys in Blue cruised to their 11th straight victory.
Residents at Long Beach apartment complex threatened by woman yelling racial slurs
Police arrested Lorrene Lake early Friday morning after she allegedly made more threats. However, neighbors said it's the third time Lake has been arrested and something should have been done sooner.
Ventura County Supervisor Carmen Ramirez dies after being hit by vehicle in Oxnard
Ventura County Board Supervisor Carmen Ramirez was hit by a truck on Seventh and A street. The driver of the truck remained at the scene.
Children's Hospital Los Angeles looking for professional cuddlers for neonatal ICU
The Koala Corps Initiative is a new volunteer program at CHLA that is looking to provide critical love and care to babies in the neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
UCLA to drop indoor masking requirement on campus starting Monday
Masks will continue to be required in areas mandated by county health officials including in health care facilities and on public transportation.
Authorities arrest 18-year-old connected to murder of Monterey Park police officer
Eighteen-year-old Gerardo Magallanes of San Pedro was arrested Friday and booked for murder.
OC Sheriff's deputy arrested on suspicion of sexual assault of 2 female inmates
According to the department, 30-year-old Arcadio Rodriguez was booked into the Santa Ana jail and his employment is pending termination as a result of the alleged misconduct.
LASD deputy who captured photos of Kobe Bryant helicopter crash recounts scene
Under questioning by a lawyer for Bryant, Johnson testified that he texted the 25 photos to the command post deputy and AirDropped them to a county fire supervisor, who is still unidentified.
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Man killed in three-car crash on 405 Freeway in Irvine
The crash happened at about 5:30 a.m. on the northbound freeway at Jeffrey Road, the CHP reported.
3 armed suspects break into Sherman Oaks home, still at large
It happened around 1:30 a.m. Saturday in the 3600 block of Beverly Ridge Drive in Sherman Oaks.
Gardena-based King's Hawaiian recalls pretzel products due to potential contamination
The company announced out of an abundance of caution, it is recalling Pretzel Slider Buns, Pretzel Hamburger Buns and Pretzel Bites products.
Urshela, Mahle power Twins to 4-0 victory over Angels
David Fletcher had a pair of hits and Patrick Sandoval suffered his sixth loss in his last seven starts.
Gonsolin, Dodgers win 11th in a row, break away from Royals
Behind Tony's Gonsolin's quality performance on the mound and Trayce Thompson's three-run shot, the Boys in Blue cruised to their 11th straight victory.
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CBS2 Investigates: Are some celebrities using too much water amid drought restrictions?
Some A-list celebrities with multimillion dollar mansions in and around Calabasas are on a water budget like every other house in the Las Virgenes Water District, but a CBS2 investigation found that many of them have been going over their allotted amount.
CBS2 Investigates: Experts react to celebrities using excessive water amid drought restrictions
A CBS2 Investigation into some of Hollywood's biggest celebrities found many of them using more than their allotted amount of water and violating water district rules. Now, some water environmentalists are concerned.
Goldstein Investigates: Cameras catch employees throwing away food meant for the homeless
Our hidden cameras caught employees with the LA Homeless Services Authority throwing away cases of food meant to be distributed to those less fortunate.
Goldstein Investigates: Leaders demand answers after employees caught trashing food meant for homeless
LA Mayor Eric Garcetti and City Attorney Mike Feuer told CBSLA that the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority needs to answer questions regarding CBS2's investigative report that captured video of homeless outreach workers trashing cases of food.
Advocates react to shocking video showing employees throwing away food meant for homeless
Advocates reacted to our video showing employees with the LA Homeless Services Authority throwing away cases of food meant to be distributed to the unhoused.
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Man killed in three-car crash on 405 Freeway in Irvine
The crash happened at about 5:30 a.m. on the northbound freeway at Jeffrey Road, the CHP reported.
3 armed suspects break into Sherman Oaks home, still at large
It happened around 1:30 a.m. Saturday in the 3600 block of Beverly Ridge Drive in Sherman Oaks.
Gardena-based King's Hawaiian recalls pretzel products due to potential contamination
The company announced out of an abundance of caution, it is recalling Pretzel Slider Buns, Pretzel Hamburger Buns and Pretzel Bites products.
Urshela, Mahle power Twins to 4-0 victory over Angels
David Fletcher had a pair of hits and Patrick Sandoval suffered his sixth loss in his last seven starts.
Gonsolin, Dodgers win 11th in a row, break away from Royals
Behind Tony's Gonsolin's quality performance on the mound and Trayce Thompson's three-run shot, the Boys in Blue cruised to their 11th straight victory.
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OC Sheriff's deputy arrested on suspicion of sexual assault of 2 female inmates
According to the department, 30-year-old Arcadio Rodriguez was booked into the Santa Ana jail and his employment is pending termination as a result of the alleged misconduct.
Orange County reports this year's first human case of West Nile virus
The patient was described only as an adult male, and the Orange County Health Care Agency gave no further information about the case or where the man may have contracted the virus.
California students find later start times, free meals for the 2022-23 school year
School is back in session across Southern California, and students are finding two pleasant surprises – later start times for middle and high school students and free meals, regardless of their families' incomes.
Arrest made in connection to hit-and-run that killed 77-year-old in Garden Grove
The driver, George Wahb, 26, was behind the wheel of a black Subaru Impreza at around noon on Lampson Avenue when he struck a man and left him lying in the street with life-threatening injuries before he later died at a nearby hospital.
Prominent coach in Orange arrested on charges of sexual assault of 2 teenage girls
Chris "Coach Frogg" Flores, 37, a former coach at Stars Prep Academy, was arrested Thursday morning in Bakersfield, authorities say.
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Plans to build a "dry port" in the Mojave Desert gets backing of Kern County Board of Supervisors
Once the port is in operation, containers arriving from ships at the Ports of LA and Long Beach will be off-loaded onto shuttle trains for direct transport through the under-used Alameda Corridor to Mojave, for distribution to the rest of California and the nation.
California students find later start times, free meals for the 2022-23 school year
School is back in session across Southern California, and students are finding two pleasant surprises – later start times for middle and high school students and free meals, regardless of their families' incomes.
Evacuation orders lifted after chemical leak from rail car in Perris closes 215 Freeway
The chemical leak caused authorities to issue evacuation orders for homes in the nearby area and completely shut down both sides of the 215 Freeway in Perris.
Eastbound lanes of 210 Freeway to be shut down for 5 full days for next phase of bridge project
All lanes of the eastbound 210 Freeway will be closed from the 605 Freeway to about Irwindale Avenue, starting at 10 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17.
UC admits bigger, more diverse class of freshmen to 2022 fall term
The University of California is breaking admissions records again with a bigger freshmen class of diverse Californians for the 2022 fall term.
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Trump lawyers agree to public release of Mar-a-Lago search warrant
The Justice Department asked a federal court to unseal the warrant, citing public interest in the case, and Trump said he encouraged its release.
Salman Rushdie severely injured in stabbing at lecture in New York; suspect in custody
The 75-year-old author was stabbed in the neck and in the abdomen, officials said during a Friday evening press conference.
Johnson & Johnson will stop selling talc-based baby powder globally
The move comes after thousands of lawsuits from women claiming use of the product gave them ovarian cancer.
Polio detected in NYC's sewage, suggesting virus circulating
Last month, the New York Health Department reported the nation's first case of polio in almost a decade, in Rockland County, north of New York City.
Judge rules criminal case against Trump Organization and former CFO can proceed
Weisselberg and the company had asked a judge to dismiss criminal fraud and tax evasion charged against them.
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Trump lawyers agree to public release of Mar-a-Lago search warrant
The Justice Department asked a federal court to unseal the warrant, citing public interest in the case, and Trump said he encouraged its release.
DOJ moves to unseal search warrant used to seize docs from Trump's home
Attorney General Merrick Garland revealed he "personally approved" the extraordinary decision to seek the warrant.
Alex Padilla, Council President Nury Martinez endorse Bass in LA mayoral race
Rep. Karen Bass and billionaire businessman Rick Caruso will square off in November.
Trump says he took the Fifth in New York fraud investigation
The deposition is part of a wide-ranging probe into Trump's business practices by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Protestors disrupt Los Angeles City Council meeting as council members vote to ban homeless encampments near schools
Despite voting to pass the proposed ordinance to ban encampments within 500 feet of schools and daycares last week, a procedural issue will bring the issue back to city council for a third vote. Council members voted in favor of banning encampments, 11-3 on Tuesday.
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Plans to build a "dry port" in the Mojave Desert gets backing of Kern County Board of Supervisors
Once the port is in operation, containers arriving from ships at the Ports of LA and Long Beach will be off-loaded onto shuttle trains for direct transport through the under-used Alameda Corridor to Mojave, for distribution to the rest of California and the nation.
Average price for a gallon of gas in California finally drops below $6
Despite being in the middle of the summer road trip season, demand for gasoline has dropped, helping the national average of gas prices go down by 7 cents since Monday.
California gas tax goes up 3 cents on July 1
California's gas tax hovers at about 51 cents a gallon, so when the scheduled increase kicks in Friday, it will be about 54 cents a gallon.
People expected to pay more for July 4th groceries this year
People are expected to spend about $70 to host 10 people, up 17% compared to last year.
Third delivery of Australian baby formula lands at LAX
A second delivery is scheduled for Philadelphia, Penn. on July 5.
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UCLA to drop indoor masking requirement on campus starting Monday
Masks will continue to be required in areas mandated by county health officials including in health care facilities and on public transportation.
Polio detected in NYC's sewage, suggesting virus circulating
Last month, the New York Health Department reported the nation's first case of polio in almost a decade, in Rockland County, north of New York City.
LA County to change monkeypox vaccine doses following FDA's new method
Officials say the move will lead to a five-fold increase in the availability of local vaccinations.
LA county moves from "high" to "medium" level of COVID-19 activity category
On Thursday, the CDC released updated numbers showing the county's hospitalization rate had dropped to 9.9 per 100,000 residents.
CDC updates its COVID-19 guidelines in sweeping overhaul
The agency says the new revisions acknowledge "the pandemic is not over" but should not disrupt daily life as much as it used to.
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Plans to build a "dry port" in the Mojave Desert gets backing of Kern County Board of Supervisors
Once the port is in operation, containers arriving from ships at the Ports of LA and Long Beach will be off-loaded onto shuttle trains for direct transport through the under-used Alameda Corridor to Mojave, for distribution to the rest of California and the nation.
Amazon buys San Francisco-based One Medical for $3.9 billion
Amazon announced Thursday it will acquire the primary care organization One Medical in a deal valued roughly at $3.9 billion, marking another expansion for the retailer into health care services.
Average price for a gallon of gas in California finally drops below $6
Despite being in the middle of the summer road trip season, demand for gasoline has dropped, helping the national average of gas prices go down by 7 cents since Monday.
Twitter laying off a third of its talent acquisition team
Twitter is laying off a portion of its recruiting team after previously saying it would pause most hiring.
California gas tax goes up 3 cents on July 1
California's gas tax hovers at about 51 cents a gallon, so when the scheduled increase kicks in Friday, it will be about 54 cents a gallon.
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Urshela, Mahle power Twins to 4-0 victory over Angels
David Fletcher had a pair of hits and Patrick Sandoval suffered his sixth loss in his last seven starts.
Gonsolin, Dodgers win 11th in a row, break away from Royals
Behind Tony's Gonsolin's quality performance on the mound and Trayce Thompson's three-run shot, the Boys in Blue cruised to their 11th straight victory.
How to watch the Chargers v Rams preseason game
CBS2 is the preseason home of the LA Chargers. Watch Saturday's preseason face off with the Rams on CBS2 and CBSLA.com
Padres star Tatis suspended 80 games for positive drug test
Trailing the Dodgers by 16 games in the NL West entering Friday, Tatis' suspension all but locks up the division title for the Boys in Blue.
Police: Marshawn Lynch asleep, car damaged before suspected DUI arrest in Vegas
Former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch was asleep and smelled of alcohol when Las Vegas police found him in his damaged sports car and arrested him on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, according to an arrest report.
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Actress Anne Heche, 53, dead after suffering brain injury in Mar Vista crash
A family representative said Heche was officially declared brain dead Thursday night from injuries suffered in the crash.
Actor Anne Heche 'not expected to survive' after crashing into Mar Vista home, rep says
Actor Anne Heche was placed in a medically induced coma a few days after crashing her car into a Mar Vista home last Friday.
Keenan Thompson receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Leslie Jones, Josh Server and J. B. Smoove joined him at the 11:30 a.m. ceremony.
Steve Martin says he won't "seek" new TV, movie work: "This is, weirdly, it"
The actor hinted at a possible retirement in an interview published Wednesday.
Game shows to move from Daytime Emmys to Prime Time Emmys
Officials said the awards should be presented by genre, not by the time of day they air.
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Evacuation orders lifted after chemical leak from rail car in Perris closes 215 Freeway
Saturday morning, firefighters were working to cool the rail car, despite high temperatures expected for the weather in the area in the afternoon.
Money-saving tips with the Millennial Mom
With inflation rising, Jenna Barnett, aka the Millennial Mom, gives tips to save money at home.
In The Garden: Water Saving Plants
CBSLA's Alex Biston is in the garden talking about water saving plants with Nick Federoff.
3 armed suspects break into Sherman Oaks home, still at large
Police said a homeowner locked himself inside a bedroom, where he retrieved a weapon and opened fire on the home invaders through a door.
Actress Anne Heche, 53, dead after suffering brain injury in Mar Vista crash
A family representative said Heche was officially declared brain dead Thursday night from injuries suffered in the crash.
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Vin Scully: Life over the years
Legendary Dodger broadcaster Vin Scully died Tuesday, August 2, at the age 94.
2022 Home Run Derby at Dodger Stadium
Eight of Major League's Baseball best hitters compete to see who can hit the most home runs in one day at Dodger Stadium.
2022 Celebrity Deaths
A gallery of the beloved celebrities who have died in 2022.
2022 BET Awards Red Carpet
Photos from the red carpet arrivals at the 2022 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater
Daytime Emmys Red Carpet Arrivals
Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner host the 49th annual Daytime Emmy Awards honoring the greatest daytime shows in the country. You can watch live on CBS Friday, June 24th at 9pm
