Kobe Bryant fan memorial around Staples Center to be dismantled Monday

Thousands of people have been laying down memorabilia, including posters, gifts, jerseys, basketballs, flowers, cards, and candles outside Staples Center over the past few days, to pay respect to NBA and Lakers legend Kobe Bryant.

Mayor Eric Garcetti talks about the Kobe memorial service
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FOX 11?s Elex Michaelson caught up with Mayor Eric Garcetti at Staples Center Friday night and asked him if there will be a public memorial for Kobe Bryant.

Tattoos paying tribute to Kobe Bryant are trending on social media

Tattoos paying tribute to Kobe Bryant and other victims are trending on social media. Since Kobe's sudden death, hashtags including #RIPKobe and #KobeTattoo have filled fans' news feeds.

Congressman introduces Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant Helicopter Safety Act

U.S. Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) introduced the Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant Helicopter Safety Act Thursday, which would require the Federal Aviation Administration to strengthen federal safety standards for helicopters.

Roses for Kobe and Gianna as Lakers return to action

Red roses adorned the courtside seats where Kobe and Gianna Bryant sat at the last Los Angeles Lakers game they attended. On the overhead video board, photos of Bryant in action for the Lakers alternated with those of the other seven people who were killed alongside him and his 13-year-old daughter in a helicopter crash.

Lakers seek return to normalcy as they return to Staples Center

The Los Angeles Lakers will seek a return to normalcy tonight when they meet the Portland Trail Blazers at Staples Center in their first game since retired legend Kobe Bryant died along with his 13-year- old daughter and seven others in a Calabasas helicopter crash.

Remembering Kobe: Archived video from 2007 features NBA legend's first kids camp

Back in 2007 a group of lucky kids got the chance to be on the court with NBA legend Kobe Bryant. In July of that year, FOX 11's Hal Eisner was front and center on the court when Kobe trained and practiced with kids at Kobe Academy at Loyola Marymount.

Lakers to face Portland Trail Blazers in first home game since Kobe Bryant's tragic death

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to play their first game at Staples Center, also known as “The house that Kobe Bryant built,” since the death of the retired NBA superstar and global icon. 

'Lost my best friend and my sweet goddaughter': Laker GM Rob Pelinka pays tribute to Kobe, Gianna Bryant

Los Angeles Lakers officials continued paying tribute to Kobe Bryant on Thursday, with General Manager Rob Pelinka issuing his first statement since the team legend's death, saying he "lost my best friend and my sweet goddaughter." 

The Issue Is: NBA legend Tracy Murray reflects on the life and legacy of Kobe Bryant

Tracy Murray was one of Kobe Bryant’s teammates on the Lakers in the 2002 season and was an assistant coach on the Lakers in 2015 when Kobe was still playing. He currently works as an analyst with the UCLA Sports Network. 

Sketch artist pays tribute to Kobe Bryant

Over the past couple of years FOX 11 has asked sketch artist Mona S Edwards to sketch LA’s most important moments. We never imagined she would need to be sketching something like this in tribute to Kobe. 

TMZ's Harvey Levin spoke to Kobe Bryant's reps before posting

TMZ's Harvey Levin said that he spoke with Kobe Bryant's team before breaking the news of his death in a helicopter crash on Sunday.

Vanessa Bryant posts statement on deaths of Kobe, Gianna

Vanessa Bryant released a statement on her Instagram account addressing the deaths of her husband Kobe and daughter Gianna.

Lakers return to practice; coach says team wants to make Kobe proud

The Los Angeles Lakers returned to the practice Court on Wednesday for the first time since Sunday's helicopter crash that claimed the life of Kobe Bryant and eight others, with head coach Frank Vogel calling the session "therapeutic."   

Fans paint murals around Los Angeles to honor Kobe Bryant

People are finding different ways to express their grief over the death of Kobe Bryant… and for many that includes art. 

FAA faces criticism from federal investigators over helicopter recommendations

Federal investigators have expressed their frustrations with the FAA for failing to implement their recommendations following a deadly helicopter crash that killed NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven others. 

ESPN anchor's touching tribute to Kobe Bryant goes viral

The video took off on social media, garnering thousands of retweets and likes. The hashtag #GirlDad also started trending on the social media platform.