Coroner releases autopsy reports for Calabasas helicopter crash victims

The cause of death for all nine victims in a horrific helicopter crash in Calabasas that took the life of NBA legend Kobe Bryant has been certified as blunt trauma, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner announced on Friday.

Sports Academy retires 'Mamba' from its name 'out of respect' for Kobe Bryant's legacy

The Mamba Sports Academy which was created in partnership with Los Angeles Lakers legend, Kobe Bryant, has retired "Mamba" from its name and will resume as Sports Academy, it was announced Tuesday.

Husband, children of Calabasas chopper crash victims latest to file legal case

Family members of two people who died along with Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and four other passengers in a Jan. 26 helicopter crash that also killed the pilot joined the NBA star's widow and other survivors in filing court papers Monday alleging wrongful death by the companies that owned and operated the aircraft.  

Frustrated with COVID-19 shutdown, Elon Musk threatens to move Tesla HQ and Fremont factory out of California

In a series of tweets Saturday morning, Musk announced he would move the company's headquarters and flagship Fremont factory, as well as future programs to Texas and Nevada - out of California.

California legislative analyst projects deficit through 2024

California’s coronavirus-induced budget deficits could continue until at least 2024 and total a knee-buckling $126 billion, the state’s nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office said Friday.

California governor showcases reopened florist shop just ahead of Mother's Day

As the state moves into Stage 2 of modifying the stay at home order, Governor Gavin Newsom chose the backdrop of a florist on Friday -- in time for Mother's Day -- to discuss how businesses are adapting to reopen while continuing to preserve public health.

Trump says in his mother's eyes, he 'could do no wrong'

"She was so good to me. I couldn't do any wrong, which is a big problem. Maybe that's why I ended up the way I ended up," Trump said of his late mother.

Garcetti says city won't shut off anyone's utilities for rest of 2020

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power will not shut off utilities to customers for the rest of the year if they are unable to pay their bills due to financial hardship brought on by the COVID-19pandemic, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced Thursday during his daily press briefing. 

Governor approves OC beaches reopening plan

State officials on Thursday approved Orange County's active-use plans for its 16% of shoreline, reopening all of the county's beaches a week after Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered them shut down when throngs crowded beaches in defiance of COVID-19-prompted stay-at-home orders.

California facing a $54 billion budget deficit amid coronavirus pandemic

California will have a budget shortfall of $54.3 billion because of the economic devastation wrought by the coronavirus, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration announced Thursday, a stunning reversal for a state that had a $21 billion surplus a year ago.

Justice Department dropping criminal case against former Trump adviser Michael Flynn

In court documents being filed Thursday, the Justice Department said it is dropping the case “after a considered review of all the facts and circumstances of this case, including newly discovered and disclosed information," according to the Associated Press.

Air Force veteran, 93, hitchhikes to store for Hershey bars, says he and girlfriend split one 'every night'

A 93-year-old Air Force veteran in California was so intent on procuring Hershey bars for his girlfriend that he snuck away from their senior community and hitchhiked to the local 99-cent store.

LA woman sues Trump over alleged non-payment of stimulus check

A Los Angeles-area woman sued President Donald Trump and his administration in federal court on Wednesday, alleging that the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act unfairly excludes her from receiving a stimulus check because her immigrant spouse lacks a Social Security number.

LA Represents: Mayor Garcetti announces new program providing free legal aid for Angelenos affected by COVID-19

Mayor Eric Garcetti announced a new program called L.A. Represents on Tuesday during his daily briefing, in partnership with the City Attorney's Office, will provide free legal services to residents of Los Angeles who are suffering due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Taxpayers seek TRO against Newsom plan to help undocumented immigrants

Less than a week after suing Gov. Gavin Newsom over his allocation of $75 million in coronavirus-related aid to undocumented immigrants ineligible for unemployment insurance two taxpayers filed court papers on Monday in Los Angeles seeking a temporary restraining order against the plan.