Trial continues for lawsuit filed by Vanessa Bryant against LA County
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.
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Vanessa Bryant's Attorneys Allege Photos Of Kobe And Gianna's Remains Shared On 28 Sheriff Department Devices
Bryant's team said the defendants also engaged in a cover up and destroyed evidence of their misconduct.
Vanessa Bryant Reacts To Staples Center Name Change
Vanessa Bryant wrote that Staples Center will be "Forever known as the house that Kobe built."
Judge Orders Vanessa Bryant To Disclose Mental Health Records In Kobe Crash Photos Lawsuit
A federal judge ordered Vanessa Bryant and her therapist to produce mental health records dating back to Jan. 1, 2017.
LA Sheriff Alex Villanueva Deposed In Lawsuit Over Kobe Bryant Crash Scene Photos
L.A. County Fire Department Chief Daryl Osby has also been ordered to testify under oath.
LA County Approves $2.5M Settlement With 2 Families Over Kobe Bryant Crash Scene Photos
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.
Vanessa Bryant Will Not Have To Undergo Psychiatric Evaluation In Advance Of Trial Against LA County Judge Rules
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.
LA County Considers $2.5M Settlement With 2 Families Over Kobe Bryant Crash Scene Photos
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.
LA Judge Grants Vanessa Bryant's Motion To Compel Depositions of Sheriff Villanueva And Fire Chief Osby
Bryant's motion to compel for the depositions of Sheriff Alex Villanueva and Fire Chief Daryl Osby was granted on Tuesday.
Vanessa Bryant Learned Of Kobe, Gianna's Death Hours After Helicopter Crash; Asked LA County Sheriff To Make Sure No Photos Were Taken
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.
LA County Requests Vanessa Bryant Undergo Psychiatric Exam Before Trial
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.
Vanessa Bryant Honors What Would Have Been Kobe Bryant's 43rd Birthday With Instagram Message
Kobe Bryant would have turned 43 on Aug. 23, 2021.
Vanessa Bryant, Other Families Reach Settlement With Company That Operated Helicopter Involved In Fatal Crash
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.
Vanessa Bryant Slams Nike After Mambacita Shoes Surface Online, In Buyer's Hands
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.
Vanessa Bryant's Lawyers Ask For Temporary Postponement In Suit Against LA County Sheriff's Deputies
Fans React To Kobe Bryant's Posthumous Induction Into The Hall Of Fame
With Kobe Bryant's posthumous induction into the hall of fame Saturday, people around the southland reacted.
Kobe Bryan Posthumously Inducted Into Hall Of Fame, With Emotional Remarks From Vanessa Bryant
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.
Report: 2 LA County Firefighters May Be Fired For Sharing Kobe Bryant Crash Photos
The two firefighters in question allegedly received letters from the LACFD in December stating that the department intended to fire them.
County Claims Vanessa Bryant Lacks Legal Basis To Sue Deputies Over Crash Site Photos In New Filing
Attorneys for Los Angeles County say Vanessa Bryant has no legal basis to sue four deputies accused of sharing unauthorized graphic photos taken at the site of a helicopter crash that killed her husband, Kobe Bryant, her daughter Gianna and seven others, according to court filings obtained Monday.
Vanessa Bryant Launches 'Mambacita' Line Of Athleisure Wear In Honor Of Her Late Daughter Gigi Bryant's 15th Birthday
Vanessa Bryant took to her Instagram account to give her 14.5 million followers a sneak peek at the new line, modeled by herself and her oldest daughter Natalia.
Vanessa Bryant Opts Not To Renew Kobe's Nike Deal
Kobe Bryant signed an endorsement deal with Nike back in 2003.
Natalia Bryant, Kobe's Oldest Daughter, Celebrates USC Acceptance In Instagram Post
Lakers legend Kobe Bryant's oldest daughter, Natalia, has been accepted to the University of Southern California, according to an Instagram post shared by her mother.
Vanessa Bryant Names 4 LASD Deputies Accused Of Sharing Photos From Kobe Bryant Crash Site In Lawsuit
An amended lawsuit filed on behalf of Kobe Bryant's widow, Vanessa Bryant, names the four Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies accused of sharing photos of the Calabasas crash site.
Report: Court Rules Vanessa Bryant Can Obtain Names Of LASD Deputies Accused Of Sharing Crash Site Photos
A federal judge ruled Monday that Vanessa Bryant can obtain the names of four Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies accused of sharing "unauthorized" crash site photos.
Rapper Meek Mill Says He Apologized To Vanessa Bryant For 'Insensitive And Disrespectful' Lyrics
Rapper Meek Mill Tuesday said in a tweet that he had privately apologized to Vanessa Bryant for the lyrics of a leaked song called, "Don't Worry."
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Caltrans closes eastbound lanes of 210 Freeway for more construction on San Gabriel River Bridge
For the second time in two months, Caltrans will close a portion of the 210 Freeway in Irwindale as construction crews are set to repair a portion of the San Gabriel River Bridge.
Caught on video: Huge crowd leaving illegal sideshow ransacks nearby 7-Eleven in El Segundo
Candy, chips, and drinks were left strewn all over the store, and a cash registered was destroyed, but it's not clear if any money was taken.
Deputies investigate fight between man, teenage boy outside Valencia coffee shop
Authorities are investigating a fight between a man and a teenage boy that was captured on video outside a coffee shop in Valencia.
Paramount man who pleaded guilty in "grandparent scam" conspiracy sentenced to prison
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Officers arrest suspect connected to robbery of 71-year-old Beverly Grove woman
The suspect, identified as Dillon Anthony Klincke, 31, was arrested and booked on suspicion of robbery after he pistol-whipped a 71-year-old Beverly Grove woman, tied her up and stole a considerable amount of jewelry from her home.
Dodgers broadcaster injured while riding down Bernie's Slide in Milwaukee
Video shows Vassegh hurtling down the slide before slamming into a wall where he wound up fracturing his wrist and six ribs. The broadcaster seems to be taking the incident in stride, making an on-air appearance as soon as the fifth inning, where he showed off a brand new wrist cast.
Several taken into custody in FBI, LAPD gang sweep
The people taken into custody are believed to be involved in a range of crimes, including racketeering and weapons and drug violations, Eimiller said.
Body found in parking lot of Corona church
The body was discovered just after 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Church of Christ, 815 S. Sherman Ave. in Corona.
Former Trump Org. exec pleads guilty to fraud, agrees to testify against company
Weisselberg's deal with prosecutors calls for a sentence of five months in New York's Rikers Island jail, followed by five years' probation.
CHP issues Sigalert for 605 Freeway to clean up wood debris left behind following crash
The wood spilled off of an overturned truck and into the road, causing an hours-long Sigalert as crews worked to clean the roadway.
Driver suffers major injuries after slamming into tree off side of 91 Freeway in Anaheim
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Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House reopens for public tours
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Caltrans closes eastbound lanes of 210 Freeway for more construction on San Gabriel River Bridge
For the second time in two months, Caltrans will close a portion of the 210 Freeway in Irwindale as construction crews are set to repair a portion of the San Gabriel River Bridge.
Caught on video: Huge crowd leaving illegal sideshow ransacks nearby 7-Eleven in El Segundo
Candy, chips, and drinks were left strewn all over the store, and a cash registered was destroyed, but it's not clear if any money was taken.
Deputies investigate fight between man, teenage boy outside Valencia coffee shop
Authorities are investigating a fight between a man and a teenage boy that was captured on video outside a coffee shop in Valencia.
Paramount man who pleaded guilty in "grandparent scam" conspiracy sentenced to prison
Jack Owuor, 25, ws sentenced to 46 months in prison for his part of a network that convinced elderly Americans across the United States to pay up to tens of thousands of dollars each in the belief they were helping a grandchild or loved one experiencing an emergency.
Officers arrest suspect connected to robbery of 71-year-old Beverly Grove woman
The suspect, identified as Dillon Anthony Klincke, 31, was arrested and booked on suspicion of robbery after he pistol-whipped a 71-year-old Beverly Grove woman, tied her up and stole a considerable amount of jewelry from her home.
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CBS2 Investigates: Experts react to celebrities using excessive water amid drought restrictions
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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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Caltrans closes eastbound lanes of 210 Freeway for more construction on San Gabriel River Bridge
For the second time in two months, Caltrans will close a portion of the 210 Freeway in Irwindale as construction crews are set to repair a portion of the San Gabriel River Bridge.
Caught on video: Huge crowd leaving illegal sideshow ransacks nearby 7-Eleven in El Segundo
Candy, chips, and drinks were left strewn all over the store, and a cash registered was destroyed, but it's not clear if any money was taken.
Deputies investigate fight between man, teenage boy outside Valencia coffee shop
Authorities are investigating a fight between a man and a teenage boy that was captured on video outside a coffee shop in Valencia.
Paramount man who pleaded guilty in "grandparent scam" conspiracy sentenced to prison
Jack Owuor, 25, ws sentenced to 46 months in prison for his part of a network that convinced elderly Americans across the United States to pay up to tens of thousands of dollars each in the belief they were helping a grandchild or loved one experiencing an emergency.
Officers arrest suspect connected to robbery of 71-year-old Beverly Grove woman
The suspect, identified as Dillon Anthony Klincke, 31, was arrested and booked on suspicion of robbery after he pistol-whipped a 71-year-old Beverly Grove woman, tied her up and stole a considerable amount of jewelry from her home.
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Driver suffers major injuries after slamming into tree off side of 91 Freeway in Anaheim
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Yorba Linda woman arrested in road rage crash that left another driver an amputee
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Over 1 million people attended the OC Fair this year
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23-month-old girl struck and killed by Amazon van in Irvine
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Department of Education to forgive nearly $4 billion in loans held by students who attended ITT Technical Institute
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Body found in parking lot of Corona church
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Yorba Linda woman arrested in road rage crash that left another driver an amputee
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Algal bloom warnings issued for Lake Elsinore, Big Bear Lake
Residents were urged to stay out of the water until further notice as a particularly high presence of harmful algal blooms were detected in both Lake Elsinore and Big Bear Lake.
Department of Education to forgive nearly $4 billion in loans held by students who attended ITT Technical Institute
Education officials say $3.9 billion in federal student loans held by 208,000 borrowers, including those who have not yet applied for repayment discharge, will be discharged.
Survey: 60% of renters hit with rent increases this year
And while 38% of renters did say they got a raise — that raise won't cover their increased housing costs.
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Former Trump Org. exec pleads guilty to fraud, agrees to testify against company
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Former Trump Org. exec pleads guilty to fraud, agrees to testify against company
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Sheriff Alex Villanueva and former Long Beach Police Chief Robert Luna debated against each other for the first time ahead of the November election.
U.S. conducts missile launch after postponing due to China tensions
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First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19
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Another effort to recall LA County DA George Gascón fails
According to the county clerk's office, organizers needed 566,857 valid petition signatures but only submitted 520,050.
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Department of Education to forgive nearly $4 billion in loans held by students who attended ITT Technical Institute
Education officials say $3.9 billion in federal student loans held by 208,000 borrowers, including those who have not yet applied for repayment discharge, will be discharged.
Survey: 60% of renters hit with rent increases this year
And while 38% of renters did say they got a raise — that raise won't cover their increased housing costs.
Gas prices continue to fall across Southern California
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Plans to build a "dry port" in the Mojave Desert gets backing of Kern County Board of Supervisors
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Average price for a gallon of gas in California finally drops below $6
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2 million infant swings, rockers recalled after 10-month-old dies
Some of Thorley Industries' 4moms products pose asphyxiation risk to babies big enough to crawl under their seats.
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Some Capri Sun juice pouches recalled over possible cleaning solution contamination
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Recall of coffee, milk, nutritional drinks made by Lyons Magnus expands
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UCLA to drop indoor masking requirement on campus starting Monday
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Department of Education to forgive nearly $4 billion in loans held by students who attended ITT Technical Institute
Education officials say $3.9 billion in federal student loans held by 208,000 borrowers, including those who have not yet applied for repayment discharge, will be discharged.
Survey: 60% of renters hit with rent increases this year
And while 38% of renters did say they got a raise — that raise won't cover their increased housing costs.
Gas prices continue to fall across Southern California
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Recall of coffee, milk, nutritional drinks made by Lyons Magnus expands
Lyons Magnus is recalling more than 80 types of drinks over possible contamination with bacteria that causes botulism.
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Dodgers broadcaster injured while riding down Bernie's Slide in Milwaukee
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Construction continues on San Gabriel River Bridge, prompting five-day closure of 210 Freeway
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