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LOS ANGELES (CBSLA/AP) – The judge overseeing the trial of a Minneapolis police officer charged with murdering George Floyd issued a scathing rebuke of U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters’ comments regarding its outcome Monday. Rep. Maxine Waters speaks to the media during an ongoing protest at the Brooklyn Center Police Department in Brooklyn Centre, Minn., on April 17, 2021. (Getty Images) Waters (D-Los Angeles) was in Brooklyn Center, Minn., Saturday, protesting the police shooting death of Daunte Wright, when she appeared to tell protesters that they needed to get “more confrontational” if the jury in the Derek Chauvin trial does not return a guilty verdict. READ MORE: Southland On High Alert Ahead Of Derek Chauvin Verdict In Death Of George Floyd “I hope that we’re gonna get a verdict that says guilty, guilty, guilty, and if we don’t, we cannot go away,” Waters said. When pressed by a reporter on what protesters should do if the jury does not return a guilty verdict, … [Read more...] about Judge In Derek Chauvin Trial Rebukes Rep. Maxine Waters For ‘Confrontational’ Comments

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – The long-running endorsement contract between late Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant and apparel giant Nike appears to have come to an end. FILE — Kobe Bryant puts on his shoes before Lakers game at the Staples Center. Oct. 30, 2005. (Getty Images) According to ESPN, Bryant’s widow, Vanessa Bryant, has opted not to renew the deal, which expired last week. READ MORE: Michael Jordan To Present Kobe Bryant At NBA Hall Of Fame Induction Bryant and his estate were frustrated that Nike was limiting availability of its Kobe products, both after his 2016 retirement, and in the wake of his death, sources told ESPN. Vanessa was also unhappy that Nike’s Kobe footwear was not readily available in enough children’s sizes. Bryant started his NBA career with Adidas before transitioning to Nike in 2003, according to CBS Sports . “Kobe Bryant was an important part of Nike’s deep connection to consumers,” Nike said in a statement Monday to CBS Sports. “He … [Read more...] about Vanessa Bryant Opts Not To Renew Kobe’s Nike Deal

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — Working from home could be one of the pandemic practices that’s here to stay. A new survey from USC and the California Emerging Technology Fund explored Californians feelings about remote work, remote learning and telehealth after more than a year amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers say they have found hesitancy about each of these practices have been swept away. READ MORE: Proposal Would Make LA Homeless Camp Cleanups Voluntary “Now we’re seeing a seismic shift in the way people want to work, learn and manage health visits among those who have broadband access. Those changes give us a real opportunity to cut congestion and carbon emissions,” Hernan Galperin, the study’s lead researcher and an associate professor at the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, said in a statement. Ally Sillins works at her home in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. (Scott Strazzante/The San Francisco Chronicle via Getty … [Read more...] about USC Survey Finds More Californians Want To Keep Working, Learning From Home After The Pandemic Ends

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — The Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association is launching a monthlong virtual fitness fundraiser on Thursday to raise funds to support the Los Angeles Zoo and its species-saving work. “Walk for the Wild” will begin on Earth Day and run until Endangered Species Day on May 21. READ MORE: Mayor Eric Garcetti References Rodney King In Remarks On Tuesday About Derek Chauvin Verdict During that time, participants will take a virtual walk “around the world” to explore the global conservation impact of the L.A. Zoo and learn about efforts to save threatened species. Participants “will be rewarded throughout the journey with digital fitness and fundraising badges, exclusive content, plus rewards based on fundraising level,” according to GLAZA, the nonprofit organization that supports the zoo and its conservation work. “Because it’s easy for anyone to participate, Walk for the Wild encourages the entire Los Angeles community to engage in a lifelong philanthropic … [Read more...] about ‘Walk For The Wild’ Virtual Fundraiser To Launch Thursday For LA Zoo

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — Los Angeles County officials have announced that they are working to address homelessness by reassessing strategies to fight the crisis. On Tuesday, the county’s Board of Supervisors decided in a 4-1 vote, that they’ll reconsider the 47 strategies that drive the county’s response to the unhoused population. RELATED: Garcetti Proposes Nearly $1B To Battle LA’s Homelessness Crisis Supervisor Kathryn Barger recommended the review, citing increased homelessness, and Supervisor Sheila Kuehl cast the lone dissenting vote, raising concerns about the possibility of taking away resources from initiatives in place to establish more housing. The Board directed the L.A. County CEO to work with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, city governments and other officials on recommendations to improve the strategies that are in place. The vote comes a day after City of L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti held his State of the City Address, in which he … [Read more...] about LA County Votes To Reassess Response To Homelessness Crisis