Vanessa Bryant plans to donate trial win funds to Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation
Bryant's attorney, Luis Li, did not specify the exact amount of the donation.
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Bryant's attorney, Luis Li, did not specify the exact amount of the donation.
Vanessa Bryant, widow of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, plans to donate proceeds from the $16 million judgment she won Wednesday in a lawsuit against Los Angeles County to a foundation named in her husband's and daughter's memory, it was reported Thursday.
Rick Montanez reports from downtown Los Angeles with reaction to the $31 million in damages awarded to Vanessa Bryant and co-plaintiff Chris Chester in their invasion of privacy and negligence lawsuit against LA County first-responders who shared photos from the scene of the 2020 helicopter crash that killed Laker legend Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter and seven other people.
Jake Reiner reports from downtown LA where a federal jury has awarded Vanessa Bryant and her co-plaintiff $31 million in damages related to gruesome pictures shared by first responders of the 2020 crash scene that killed Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven other people.
A federal jury Wednesday ordered Los Angeles County to pay $31 million in damages over the actions of first-responders who snapped and shared gruesome photos from the scene of the 2020 helicopter crash that killed Laker legend Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter and seven other people.
The widow of the late Lakers star took the stand Friday. Tina Patel reports.
Tina Patel reports from Downtown Los Angeles where trial of Vanessa Bryant's lawsuit against Los Angeles County continues Friday. Bryant is supposed to testify on Friday.
The lawsuit filed by Vanessa Bryant, the wife of the late Kobe Bryant, who was killed in a tragic helicopter accident in Jan. 2020 continued to trial on Thursday.
Bryant's team said the defendants also engaged in a cover up and destroyed evidence of their misconduct.
Vanessa Bryant wrote that Staples Center will be "Forever known as the house that Kobe built."
A federal judge ordered Vanessa Bryant and her therapist to produce mental health records dating back to Jan. 1, 2017.
L.A. County Fire Department Chief Daryl Osby has also been ordered to testify under oath.
Kobe Bryant's widow, Vanessa Bryant, has filed her own federal lawsuit against L.A. County over the crash scene photos. That trial is slated to start in February.
Bryant's lawsuit claims severe emotional distress over gruesome photos snapped and shared by sheriff's deputies of the helicopter crash that claimed the life of her husband and daughter.
L.A. County Sheriff's deputies and L.A. County firefighters took and shared photos of the Kobe Bryant crash scene for purposes outside law enforcement.
Bryant's motion to compel for the depositions of Sheriff Alex Villanueva and Fire Chief Daryl Osby was granted on Tuesday.
After Sheriff Alex Villanueva confirmed her husband, their teenage daughter, along with seven others, were killed, he asked Vanessa Bryant if he could do anything for her, according to a transcript of a deposition obtained by USA TODAY Sports on Saturday on her lawsuit against Los Angeles County.
Los Angeles County attorneys filed a motion on Monday to request that Vanessa Bryant undergo a psychiatric exam before her lawsuit against the county goes to trial.
Kobe Bryant would have turned 43 on Aug. 23, 2021.
Plaintiffs in the suit included Vanessa Bryant and her three surviving daughters, John James and Alexis Altobelli, Christopher Chester and his two surviving children and Matthew Mauser and his three children.
The shoes bear a gold 2 for the number she wore on her jersey, Kobe and Gigi on the back instead of Kobe's signature, and inner details like a butterfly, wings, and a halo.
With Kobe Bryant's posthumous induction into the hall of fame Saturday, people around the southland reacted.
Kobe Bryant was posthumously inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Friday in an emotional ceremony, with remarks delivered by his widow Vanessa Bryant.
The two firefighters in question allegedly received letters from the LACFD in December stating that the department intended to fire them.
Jason Robertson had two goals and an assist, and the Dallas Stars beat the Anaheim Ducks 8-3 for their third straight win.
Ashlee Buzzard's defense attorneys requested a gag order against the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office.
Police said the driver allegedly veered off the roadway and collided with the center median before hitting a tree.
The potential for flooding remains high because parts of the ground remain heavily saturated. Weather officials warn that rainfall will quickly turn into runoff.
A 16-year-old boy was pronounced dead at the scene.
Ashlee Buzzard's defense attorneys requested a gag order against the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office.
Police said the driver allegedly veered off the roadway and collided with the center median before hitting a tree.
The potential for flooding remains high because parts of the ground remain heavily saturated. Weather officials warn that rainfall will quickly turn into runoff.
A 16-year-old boy was pronounced dead at the scene.
The body was found at about 5 p.m. Thursday.
Ashlee Buzzard's defense attorneys requested a gag order against the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office.
Police said the driver allegedly veered off the roadway and collided with the center median before hitting a tree.
The potential for flooding remains high because parts of the ground remain heavily saturated. Weather officials warn that rainfall will quickly turn into runoff.
Tina Wright started a holiday tradition with a few of her friends 13 years ago and now it's grown into a community event that's all about giving back.
The National Weather Service said two more impulses will move through the area with the potential for flooding in the burn scar areas.
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.
With Hanukkah underway and Christmas approaching, CBS LA is issuing a Next Weather Alert for rainy weather this holiday season.
The decision to settle was reached after a two-month civil trial in a wrongful death lawsuit.
Highway 2 leading into Wrightwood is washed out due to flooding, with evacuation and safety warnings in place as crews work to get the situation in the area under control, according to San Bernardino County Fire.
Two people were arrested for allegedly stealing a horse worth approximately $80,000 in November, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.
Firefighters said that the pilot deployed an "airframe parachute system," which allowed the aircraft to make a safe landing in the Cleveland National Forest.
Firefighters said that two of the residence's five occupants were found dead after they extinguished the fire. "Multiple household pets" also died in the blaze, according to Murrieta Fire & Rescue.
The burglar stole the restaurant's safe and caused thousands of dollars in damage.
More severe weather is forecast for an already soaked California, raising risk of additional mudslides and debris flows.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
A single winning ticket was sold for Powerball's Christmas Eve jackpot of $1.817 billion, in Arkansas. It was the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever won.
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
A prominent California farmer was arrested in the shooting death of his estranged wife in a remote mountain community in Arizona, authorities said.
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.
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
The Justice Department is facing continued backlash over its partial releases of the Epstein files, with lawmakers and survivors denouncing the limited scope of the disclosures.
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said the agency is pausing leases for five offshore wind farms "due to national security concerns."
Rifts over the direction of the conservative movement emerged during Turning Point USA's conference, as speakers attacked each other by name.
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.
Jason Robertson had two goals and an assist, and the Dallas Stars beat the Anaheim Ducks 8-3 for their third straight win.
Jordan Eberle had a power-play goal, Frederick Gaudreau and Ben Meyers also scored, and the Seattle Kraken held on for a 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings.
Kawhi Leonard scored 41 points and James Harden added 29 as the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Houston Rockets 128-108 on Tuesday night.
The Chargers will be represented by five players, including Justin Herbert and Derwin James Jr., while the Rams will send four players that include Matthew Stafford and Puka Nacua.
Dillon Brooks scored 25 points, Devin Booker added 21 and the Phoenix Suns pulled away in the second half to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 132-108.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
Vince Zampella, a video game developer known for pioneering iconic franchises like "Call of Duty," died in a car crash on the Angeles Crest Highway in Los Angeles County on Sunday afternoon.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
A late-December storm brought heavy rain to Southern California. The record rainfall rates caused severe flooding especially in parts of San Bernardino County.
“Stereophonic” won the most Tony Awards in 2024 and now the show is playing at the Hollywood Pantages. It follows an up-and-coming band on the verge of super-stardom.
Movie critic Grae Drake discusses: “Anaconda,” “Song Sung Blue” and “Marty Supreme.”
Even though Christmas is over, that doesn’t mean the shopping rush is. Retail expert Amrita Bhasin discusses some of the biggest trends will deals.
The tail end of the winter storm will pass through Southern California on Friday. The heavy rainfall over the past couple of days has created disastrous conditions in some communities.
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.
