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. 

Kobe crash investigation continues
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Federal investigators were back out at the crash site all day on Tuesday. Phil Shuman is at the scene with an update.

Federal officials investigate deadly helicopter crash that killed nine, including Kobe Bryant

Federal authorities began an investigation at sunrise Monday following the deadly Calabasas helicopter crash that claimed the lives of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, longtime baseball coach John Altobelli, and six others. 

What we know about the victims in Kobe Bryant’s helicopter crash

Nine people were killed when a helicopter plunged into a hillside outside of Los Angeles, including NBA star Kobe Bryant and his teenage daughter. Here’s what we have confirmed about all of the victims.

NTSB mapping scene of Kobe Bryant copter crash
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The NTSB is just beginning its search for answers which could take months or even years to find calling it a devastating crash scene.

Gianna 'GiGi' Bryant, 13, among nine victims of Calabasas helicopter crash

Rising 13-year-old basketball star Gianna Bryant and her dad, retired NBA legend Kobe Bryant, were among the nine victims killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas Sunday morning, officials said. 

Kobe Bryant, daughter, 7 others killed in helicopter crash in Calabasas

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and eight other people, including one of Bryant's daughters, were killed Sunday when a helicopter crashed along a hillside in Calabasas.  

Kobe Bryant's helicopter flew in fog that grounded other choppers

Conditions at the time were such that the Los Angeles Police Department and the county sheriff's department grounded their helicopters.

Fans gather at crash site in Calabasas
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Hailey Winslow has been at the crash site in Calabasas all day. Tonight...She spoke to one of those who called 9-1-1.

Posters containing racial slurs, swastika, 'Death to America' found taped to Calabasas condo

A hate crime investigation was underway Wednesday in Calabasas after posters containing swastikas, racial slurs and phrases like "Death to America" were found taped to the doors of a condo.

Suspect arrested for series of vehicle, property vandalism throughout West Los Angeles, Calabasas

Investigators arrested a man on Thursday in connection with a series of vandalisms that occurred throughout the West Los Angeles and Calabasas areas between December 14 and December 16, authorities said.

Mureau Fire: Brush fire erupts in Calabasas near the 101 Freeway

A brush fire broke out in Calabasas Wednesday morning near the 101 Freeway and Mureau Road prompting evacuations.

Small 10-acre Oak Fire in Calabasas now out

The Los Angeles County Fire Department reported that a fire broke out in Calabasas Monday morning in the vicinity of the 101 Freeway at Las Virgenes.

Parents  upset about transgender curriculum in schools
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Some parents in the Oak Park School District near Calabasas were shocked to find that the district had instituted a new transgender curriculum.And while school officials say it is intended to prevent bullying, some parents are not happy about it-

Woman sues Cheesecake Factory alleging discrimination against Latino workers

A former longtime Cheesecake Factory server is suing the Calabasas-based restaurant chain, alleging she was fired in April for complaining that a manager made disparaging comments about Latino kitchen workers that wove in remarks about President Trump's border wall

Former restaurant worker says kitchen manager disparaged Latino workers

A former longtime Cheesecake Factory server is suing the Calabasas-based restaurant chain, alleging she was fired in April for complaining that a manager made disparaging comments about Latino kitchen workers that wove in remarks about President Trump's border wall.