California Theme Parks Pushing Back Against Newsom Over Coronavirus Reopening Rules
California theme parks are considering legal action to reopen and get their employees back to work in response to a new wave of closures.
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California theme parks are considering legal action to reopen and get their employees back to work in response to a new wave of closures.
As of Wednesday evening, 772,027 Riverside County residents, 742,896 San Bernardino County residents and 207,508 Ventura County residents have been tested for COVID-19.
The total number of cases reported since the pandemic began is now 57,635.
On Wednesday, the county reported 510 new cases and 33 deaths, bringing countywide totals to 290,486 cases and 6,944 deaths.
The move back into the purple tier means that some businesses that were allowed to reopen – like movie theaters, gyms and dining rooms – will have to close again.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told Senate Republicans Tuesday that he urged the White House against making a deal on a large coronavirus stimulus bill ahead of the election, a source familiar confirmed to CBS News.
As of Tuesday evening, 737,022 San Bernardino County residents and 206,019 Ventura County residents have been tested for COVID-19.
Last week, the county had been reported four-digit daily case increases. Officials said the numbers have dropped drastically this week due to a technical glitch with "data reporting systems."
On Tuesday, 302 coronavirus cases were reported and two deaths, bringing the countywide total to 57,373 cases and 1,412 deaths.
The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association is cancelling the remainder of its previously scheduled concerts at Walt Disney Concert Hall through next summer.
While it's unclear what the reopening guidelines might entail, Gov. Gavin Newsom said that Disneyland and Universal Studios would have very different reopening plans than the state's smaller theme parks.
President Donald Trump said on a campaign call that people are tired of hearing about the coronavirus pandemic and called infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci a "disaster."
The Al Fresco program has received positive feedback from restaurants, diners and restaurant-adjacent neighborhoods, Councilman David Ryu said Monday.
The best thing experts recommend is to set boundaries for holiday gatherings and pre-determine which topics are up for discussion and what safety precautions are required.
As of Monday evening, 755,444 Riverside County residents, 729,912 San Bernardino County residents and 204,861 Ventura County residents have been tested for COVID-19.
The Orange County Health Care Agency Monday reported 203 newly confirmed coronavirus cases and one additional fatality, bringing countywide totals to 57,071 cases and 1,410 deaths.
According to Dr. Barbara Ferrer, county public health director, people between the ages of 18 and 49 now account for 58% of all newly confirmed coronavirus cases in the county.
Sunday, Orange County reported 196 new cases -- about 160 fewer than L.A. County -- and no additional deaths.
As of Sunday, 752 people are currently hospitalized in L.A. County with coronavirus and 27% of them are in the ICU.
The countywide coronavirus total now stands at 288,136 cases and 6,863 deaths.
Orange County reported another eight coronavirus-related fatalities on Saturday, raising the death toll to 1,409.
The United States has now seen more than 8 million coronavirus cases, according to a tally from Johns Hopkins University. Over 218,000 people nationwide have died due to the virus.
As of Friday evening, 728,844 Riverside County residents, 708,945 San Bernardino County residents and 201,870 Ventura County residents have been tested for COVID-19.
Governor Newsom has said that California theme parks won't be able to reopen anytime soon - and that has many annual Disneyland pass-holders now asking for refunds.
Health officials said Friday's case count was an undercount due to a technical issue with the state's data reporting system.
The Irvine Police Department evacuated a shopping center after officers found a pipe bomb inside a car parked at a nearby gas station.
Los Angeles County leaders have increased the reward for information on a series of vandalism and theft targeting Woodlawn Celestial Gardens in Compton after hundreds of headstones have been vandalized in recent years.
On this first day of fall, the Southern California sunset is around 6:50 p.m. Sweaters will have to wait, as a warming trend is expected over the next few days, with temperatures 5 to 10 degrees above average.
California voters who rely on mail-in ballots could face a greater risk of having their votes rejected if they wait until Election Day to return them, according to a new study examining recent changes to U.S. Postal Service operations.
An Orange County family reunited with the Irvine police officers who saved their son's life after he was underwater and unconscious for nearly 10 minutes.
The Irvine Police Department evacuated a shopping center after officers found a pipe bomb inside a car parked at a nearby gas station.
Los Angeles County leaders have increased the reward for information on a series of vandalism and theft targeting Woodlawn Celestial Gardens in Compton after hundreds of headstones have been vandalized in recent years.
On this first day of fall, the Southern California sunset is around 6:50 p.m. Sweaters will have to wait, as a warming trend is expected over the next few days, with temperatures 5 to 10 degrees above average.
California voters who rely on mail-in ballots could face a greater risk of having their votes rejected if they wait until Election Day to return them, according to a new study examining recent changes to U.S. Postal Service operations.
An Orange County family reunited with the Irvine police officers who saved their son's life after he was underwater and unconscious for nearly 10 minutes.
Los Angeles County leaders have increased the reward for information on a series of vandalism and theft targeting Woodlawn Celestial Gardens in Compton after hundreds of headstones have been vandalized in recent years.
On this first day of fall, the Southern California sunset is around 6:50 p.m. Sweaters will have to wait, as a warming trend is expected over the next few days, with temperatures 5 to 10 degrees above average.
Six Flags Magic Mountain is facing a wave of new lawsuits alleging that the X2 roller coaster left more than a hundred riders with brain injuries.
Five University of California system schools were ranked in the top 10.
In a Tuesday news release, LAFD said investigators conducted a thorough and comprehensive investigation into the June 17 fire at the cold storage facility. The origin of the weeklong fire was confirmed to be on the roof, at or adjacent to a section of solar panels.
The Irvine Police Department evacuated a shopping center after officers found a pipe bomb inside a car parked at a nearby gas station.
An Orange County family reunited with the Irvine police officers who saved their son's life after he was underwater and unconscious for nearly 10 minutes.
Wildlife experts say that a sea turtle has nested on a West Coast beach for the first time in recorded history after eggs were laid in both Seal Beach and Huntington Beach last week.
A second storm-battered oceanfront home in Capistrano Beach has been torn down, while eight houses in the private development on Beach Road are red-tagged and seven remain yellow-tagged.
Newport Beach's eroding shoreline is getting some help as city and county authorities approved the expedited transfer of sand from the Santa Ana River outlet in West Newport.
A man who jumped into action trying to save a pregnant woman escaping from an apartment fire in Riverside may lose his legs after his heroic efforts.
Hundreds of cats were seized from two units linked to a Southern California nonprofit rescue in an animal-hoarding case.
An Etiwanda family said their 12-year-old daughter was beaten and choked while another student hurled antisemitic slurs, according to their complaint to the Department of Education.
A train car was burglarized and set on fire in Riverside during the latest in a string of heists in the Inland Empire.
Five people were hospitalized and three dogs died after a fire in a Riverside apartment building.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
C.C. Yin's family has donated nearly $3 million to state-level California political causes and an additional $1,455,027 to federal campaigns.
Paramount's agreement with 12 state attorneys general paves the way for the company to complete its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
CNN was set to provide pool coverage on Monday and accompany President Trump on a trip to New York City, but there will not be a network TV pool team traveling with him.
The lawyer for the man identified him as a 28-year-old Venezuelan national, Wilber Rafael Garces Perez. Officials said he was shot at least once in the torso and was in serious but stable condition.
California voters who rely on mail-in ballots could face a greater risk of having their votes rejected if they wait until Election Day to return them, according to a new study examining recent changes to U.S. Postal Service operations.
California placed new restrictions on data centers, giving local communities more control over the electricity, land and water usage by the facilities.
C.C. Yin's family has donated nearly $3 million to state-level California political causes and an additional $1,455,027 to federal campaigns.
CNN was set to provide pool coverage on Monday and accompany President Trump on a trip to New York City, but there will not be a network TV pool team traveling with him.
President Trump said that he has agreed to convert plans for a massive triumphal arch into a "top grade Military Complex," equipped with snipers and drone storage.
Homeowners getting their insurance through the California FAIR Plan will soon be paying even more, but industry observers say it may be a good sign for the state's insurance market.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials on Monday reported that the county has recorded 100 West Nile virus cases this year, marking the highest number in nearly a decade.
The CDPH said an unvaccinated passenger who later was hospitalized with measles traveled around the country by train and bus, eventually moving through at least six California counties before heading to Denver, Colorado.
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
California placed new restrictions on data centers, giving local communities more control over the electricity, land and water usage by the facilities.
About 43,000 people are expected to attend the annual AI and enterprise tech conference hosted by Salesforce which comes amid calls for a slowdown in AI developments.
Pest control company Terminix has agreed to pay $3.15 million to settle a lawsuit brought by 29 California counties alleging the company unlawfully disposed of pesticides and violated customer privacy laws.
As Californians prepare to celebrate Labor Day and the contributions of American workers, labor unions are raising alarms about what they see as a growing threat to the future of human work.
California regulators approved Waymo to expand its services in Los Angeles and the Bay Area, and to offer its autonomous ride-hailing service in Sacramento and San Diego in the future, the company said Friday.
Adams had eight catches for 195 yards and two touchdowns as the Rams cruised past New York after Jaxson Dart's early exit due to a knee injury on Monday night.
The Los Angeles Clippers hired John S. Gibson as interim CEO and governor on Monday, taking over the roles previously held by team owner Steve Ballmer, who is serving a one-year ban by the NBA.
Versatile forward Nicolas Batum is retiring following an 18-year NBA career and a long stint with the French national team.
Lisa Leslie became the 16th person honored with a statue in Star Plaza in a ceremony that featured Magic Johnson, Candace Parker and Michael Cooper and others.
Kiké Hernández had a go-ahead RBI double in the seventh inning, Emmet Sheehan did not give up a run in 5 1/3 innings, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 3-1 to complete a three-game sweep.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
California established Sept. 25, 9-2-5, as Dolly Parton Day in honor of the beloved artist and as a nod to her 1980 iconic song "9 To 5".
California's film industry rejoiced on Saturday as Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that will create a post-production tax credit and hopefully keep the work in Hollywood.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
The Irvine Police Department evacuated a shopping center after officers found a pipe bomb inside a car parked at a nearby gas station.
The NFL season is BACK and in full swing! We tasked the Sports Central Showdown squad with seeing past the early season hype and overreactions and predicting who will lift the Vince Lombardi trophy at the end of Super Bowl 61. ESPN+ broadcaster Graham Metzker picks the Los Angeles Rams to win it on their home turf at SoFi Stadium once again, citing the combination of Sean McVay and Matthew Stafford's offense with new additions Myles Garrett, Aaron Donald and Trent McDuffie on defense. The Sporting Tribune writer Alex Hutton thinks the Buffalo Bills will win their first ever Super Bowl thanks to an improved supporting cast around superstar quarterback Josh Allen. Darren Haynes hosts, and looks forward to October when the Rams and Bills face off in LA, on this super edition of the Sports Central Showdown.
An Orange County family reunited with the Irvine police officers who saved their son's life after he was underwater and unconscious for nearly 10 minutes. Rina Nakano reports.
Michele Gile continues coverage from Huntington Beach, where wildlife experts predict that even more sea turtles could nest on the coastline in the coming weeks, adding to the already historic trend that saw the first reported natural nesting in recorded history.
Joy Benedict reports from La Verne, where evacuations were ordered on Tuesday afternoon after a lithium-ion fire broke out at the Metropolitan Water District facility.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
