Activists call for firing of LAPD employees involved in George Floyd Valentine-themed photo scandal

A coalition of community activists Monday is calling for the firing of any Los Angeles Police Department employee who created or circulated a Valentine-themed social media post featuring an image of George Floyd that allegedly included the words "You take my breath away."

Kobe Bryant helicopter pilot had spatial disorientation in deadly crash: NTSB

The National Transportation Safety Board revealed the likely cause of the deadly helicopter crash that took the lives of nine Southern California residents, including NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter on Tuesday.

Family of 20-year-old California investor who died thinking he lost over $730,000 sue Robinhood

The parents of Alex Kearns, 20, say he thought he had lost $730,000 when he took his own life. They are now suing Robinhood Financial, claiming the popular stock-trading platform’s business practices "directly" led to their son’s death.

Tesla invests $1.5 billion in Bitcoin, plans to accept as payment

The electric automaker said in an SEC filing Monday that it bought $1.5 billion in Bitcoin and will soon accept the digital currency as payment for cars.

Tahoe-area man rescued after spending a week stranded in snow

A Tahoe-area man was rescued after spending a week stranded in his vehicle in heavy snow in mountainous, back country terrain.

Father, stepmother arrested in 11-year-old boy’s death

The father and stepmother of an 11-year-old boy who was found dead in Northern California a year ago have been arrested in his death and are accused of torturing and poisoning the child.

Los Angeles man plunges to his death at Death Valley National Park

A 38-year-old climber from Los Angeles fell to his death at Death Valley National Park over the weekend, park officials announced. 

Vaccine ruled out as cause of death in NorCal man who had COVID-19, officials say

The investigation into the death of a 64-year-old man in Northern California shortly after he received the coronavirus vaccine has revealed that the man had recently tested positive for coronavirus and was showing signs of illness when given the vaccine.

Anti-vaccine protesters temporarily shut down Dodger Stadium’s COVID-19 vaccination site

Dodger Stadium’s mass COVID-19 vaccination site was temporarily shut down Saturday afternoon when a group of anti-vaccine protesters gathered at the entrance, frustrating hundreds of motorists who had been waiting in line for hours.

Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna shared love of basketball and skills on the court

Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna were often seen together at games, and he was known to gush about her tenacity as a basketball player in interviews and on social media.

Celebrities, sports community pay tribute to Kobe Bryant one year after deadly helicopter crash

From nationally-televised tribute videos to an executive order pushing for a statue in Washington, D.C., here's what the biggest stars in Hollywood and in sports did to honor Kobe Bryant.

Vanessa Bryant shares letter from Gianna’s friend, says crash 'still doesn’t seem real' on anniversary

On the one year anniversary of the helicopter crash, Vanessa Bryant shared a touching letter she received from her late daughter’s friend and confessed she “will never understand” the tragedy that unfolded.

One Year Later: Honoring the 9 victims of the Calabasas helicopter crash

January 26, 2020, was a day that broke hearts beyond the world of sports. A year after a helicopter crash took the lives of nine California residents, including Kobe and Gianna Bryant, their legacies continue to live on. 

33 missing kids recovered in joint Los Angeles-based operation combatting human trafficking

Nearly three-dozen missing children have been recovered in Southern California during a recent Los Angeles-based operation, the Federal Bureau of Investigation announced Friday.

Actor Danny Masterson pleads not guilty to raping three women

Actor Danny Masterson pleaded not guilty to charges that he raped three women at his Hollywood Hills home between 2001 and 2003.