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Thousands Honor Kobe And Gianna Bryant In Tear-Filled Memorial"God knew they couldn't be on this earth without each other," Vanessa Bryant said.
Vanessa Bryant: 'Kobe Loved Me More Than I Could Ever Express'Vanessa described Kobe as a loving husband and devoted father with a tender heart who was "the MVP of girl dads".
Rob Pelinka Describes Text Exchange With Kobe Moments Before Helicopter CrashTexts sent from the helicopter, asking for help to connect a girl with a baseball internship, were one of Kobe Bryant’s last acts before the fatal crash that killed him, his daughter Gianna and seven others.
Report: Vanessa Bryant Files Lawsuit Against Helicopter Company In Kobe CrashOn the morning of Jan. 26, Kobe, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others were killed when the helicopter they were riding in crashed in the Calabasas hills amid heavy fog.
PHOTOS: Kobe & Gianna Bryant: A Celebration Of Life Los Angeles prepares to say goodbye to Lakers legend Kobe Bryant.
How To Watch The Kobe Bryant MemorialKobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna will be remembered Monday with a public memorial service at Staples Center.
Jussie Smollett Pleads Not Guilty In Hate Crime Hoax Case; Attorneys Seek To Dismiss New Charges Jussie Smollett pleaded not guilty Monday to a fresh round of charges accusing the former “Empire” actor of staging a homophobic and racist attack last year.
Fans Don Custom-Made Clothes Paying Tribute To Kobe, Gianna BryantWith gifts, flowers and signs prohibited from the service, some fans went the extra mile to show their love and devotion to Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna.
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Thousands Honor Kobe And Gianna Bryant In Tear-Filled Memorial"God knew they couldn't be on this earth without each other," Vanessa Bryant said.
CBS Sports' Chris Trapasso On What To Watch For At NFL Combine: 'Jordan Love Has Some Stylistic Comparison To Patrick MahomesCBS Sports NFL Draft expert Chris Trapasso explains why Utah State's Jordan Love will be among those creating buzz coming out of the Combine.
Fans Share Their Thoughts, Memories Of Kobe BryantShare your memories of Kobe and how he touched the lives of you and your family.
Offbeat News
28-Year-Old Woman Who Thought She Had A Cold Nearly Died From A 'Broken' HeartA Missouri woman said she nearly died of a heart condition at age 28 because tried to ignore the symptoms.
Woman Wins $100,000 Lottery Prize After Taking Grandfather's Advice: 'Good Job, Granddad'A Virginia woman visiting her grandfather in North Carolina won a $100,000 lottery jackpot after taking her elder's advice.
New Mom Rushes Into Fire To Help Save Truck Driver: 'God, Please Let Me Get Out Of Here'A woman who was driving home from the hospital just three days after giving birth to her fourth child stopped to help save a truck driver from a massive fire that shut down two Indiana interstates.
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Cocoa For The CureA young Brentwood boy is raising money to find a cure for his twin sister's genetic disorder.
Final Preparations For Kobe Bryant MemorialFinal preparations are underway for the Kobe Bryant memorial at the Staples Center Monday morning.
Pedestrian Struck, Killed On 170 FreewayA man was killed after he walked out onto the 170 Freeway and was struck by a car.
5 In Custody Following Wild CHP Pursuit Of Assault With A Deadly Weapon SuspectAll occupants — a juvenile male, three adult males and one adult female — of a vehicle that led police on a high-speed, often dangerous, hour-long pursuit Sunday evening were taken into custody.
Collector David Kohler Gives Tour Of 'Biggest Collection Of Lakers Memorabilia In The World'David Kohler of SCP Auctions gave CBS Los Angeles Sports Director Jim Hill a behind-the-scenes look at the memorabilia he's collected over the years and stores in a 1,200-square-foot space.
The Rundown (Feb. 23)The latest news, weather and sports with Leslie Marin.
Search Continues For Murder Suspect In Whittier 7-Eleven ShootingThe clerk of a Whittier 7-Eleven was fatally shot Saturday morning during what police believe was an attempted robbery.
Car Crashes Into Hydrant, Causes Power Outages Near Universal CityThe Los Angeles Department of Water and Power reported outage alerts for Universal City, Studio City and Hollywood Hills.
Preparations Underway For Thousands Of Fans, Friends To Honor Kobe Bryant At Staples Center MondayPreparations are still underway at the Staples Center, where thousands of fans and friends will gather to honor Kobe Bryant and the other eight victims of the Jan. 26 helicopter crash.
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Looking For A Furry Friend? Here Are 6 Delightful Doggies To Adopt Now In Los AngelesStart your day off right by browsing through cuddly canines! There are dozens of dogs up for adoption right here in Los Angeles.
Want To Adopt A Pet? Here Are 7 Charming Cats To Adopt Now In Los AngelesLooking to add a new companion to the family? There are dozens of cute kitties up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Los Angeles, so you won't have to look far to find the perfect new pal.
Get These Trending Los Angeles Restaurants On Your Radar NowWant the scoop on Los Angeles's most talked-about local spots? We took a data-driven look at the question, using Yelp to discover which eateries have been on the tips of diners' tongues this month.
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Irvine's Top 4 Japanese SpotsCraving Japanese food? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top such spots around Irvine, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list.
Four Ways To Enjoy The Upcoming Weekend In Santa AnaLooking for something to do this weekend? From a pair of Valentine's Day soirees to a chance to hear more than two dozen Broadway show tunes in a single sitting, here's a lineup of options to help you get out into the world.
Irvine's 5 Best Ramen SpotsHoodline crunched the numbers to find the top spots for ramen in Irvine, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list.
CBS2 Investigations
Goldstein Investigation: 9 USC Students Die In Single Semester, 3 From Accidental Fentanyl OverdosesCBS2 has obtained autopsy reports for seven of nine USC students who died in a four-month time span during the fall semester of last year — deaths that sent shockwaves through the ritzy campus.
Goldstein Investigation: Collectors Cash In On Kobe Bryant's Signature Since Lakers Star's DeathSince Kobe Bryant's tragic death in a helicopter crash, collectors have been cashing in on items featuring the Lakers legend's signature and sports memorabilia experts have seen the market for his autograph skyrocket.
Goldstein Investigation: Officials Warn Of 'Vulnerabilities' With E-Voting Machines Ahead Of March 3 PrimaryIt cost taxpayers $300 million to develop, but not everyone is confident it'll work properly.
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Remembering the Life of Gianna BryantGianna Bryant, 13, was following in the footsteps of her NBA superstar father.
Attorney Discusses Proposed Law That Aims To Protect Job Seekers Who Use MarijuanaDespite the legalization of recreational marijuana, use of cannabis continues to be an obstacle for many people looking for jobs — but a new law seeks to change that.
Charter Bus Involved In Deadly Northern San Diego County Crash Owned By El Monte-Based CompanyAccording to CHP, the accident happened at about 10:30 a.m. when the charter bus — owned by El Monte-based Executive Lines Inc. — slid off the I-15 during a heavy rainstorm, down an embankment and landed on its roof. Most of the injured passengers were either ejected or escaped from the bus.
San Diego Firefighters Free Dog From Railing In Balboa ParkSan Diego firefighters came to the rescue of one unlucky dog last week.
Daredevil 'Mad Mike' Hughes Dies During Attempt To Launch Homemade RocketWell-known daredevil "Mad Mike" Hughes reportedly died after a homemade rocket crashed.
3 Killed, 21 Injured In 15 Freeway Bus Accident In North San Diego CountyThree were people killed and twenty one injured Saturday after a bus rolled over on the southbound 15 freeway south of the 76 freeway.
Father Of Four Shot And Killed At Gathering In PacoimaOne man was killed and another injured during a shooting at a gathering in Pacoima early Saturday.
Mama Mentality Lives On Through Players and Coaches At Sports AcademyThe Mamba mentality established by Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna lives on through the other players and coaches at the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Academy.
Kobe Bryant Memorial Update From Staples CenterThe Staples Center gave updates Friday on how the memorial for Kobe Byrant on Monday will operate, urging fans who did not get tickets to stay home.