LA County Reports 1,603 New Coronavirus Cases, 57 Additional Deaths
As of Thursday, 13,120 healthcare workers and first responders in L.A. County have tested positive for COVID-19 and 82 have died. Nurses account for 37% of the cases.
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As of Thursday, 13,120 healthcare workers and first responders in L.A. County have tested positive for COVID-19 and 82 have died. Nurses account for 37% of the cases.
The non-profit organization, Long Beach Food & Beverage, is offering interactive cooking lessons through Zoom to raise funds for the Long Beach dining community, which has been struggling during statewide coronavirus closures.
As of Wednesday evening, 471,011 Riverside County residents and 327,023 San Bernardino County residents had been tested for COVID-19.
Los Angeles County health officials reported another five dozen deaths from COVID-19 Wednesday while addressing racial disparities in the impact of the virus.
Corona Elementary School's front gates have been chained and locked, and the campus will remain closed until at least Aug. 31.
Since March 13, zoo officials say they've been working on a safe, modified reopening experience that will conform with Los Angeles County Department of Public Health safety protocols.
As of Tuesday evening, 466,977 Riverside County residents, 324,476 San Bernardino County residents and 138,014 Ventura County residents had been tested for COVID-19.
The department also reported that daily hospitalizations have decreased by 37% in the past month — decreasing to 1,388 in mid-August from 2,219 in mid-July.
Orange County health officials reported 287 additional cases of COVID-19 and five more deaths Tuesday though the number of hospitalizations continued to decline.
The actress said in a social media post that she blames her sister's illness on people who refuse to wear face coverings, stating that the disease has already had a devastating impact on her family even before Kelly got sick.
The program will focus on testing students, staff and families at a cost of $300 per student — millions of dollars over the course of the year.
Los Angeles County Public Health Director Dr. Barbara Ferrer Monday hailed work by residents and businesses to slow the spread of COVID-19, noting that the county now meets five of the state's six coronavirus-monitoring benchmarks.
Orange County health officials reported 216 additional COVID-19 cases Monday bringing the total caseload to 43,925 as the number of hospitalizations dropped.
Back in May, coronavirus outbreaks struck nine industrial facilities in Vernon, including the Smithfield Foods-owned Farmer John meatpacking plant.
The Los Angeles Unified School District announced on Sunday the launch of a program that will provide regular coronavirus testing and contact tracing.
Los Angeles County health officials on Sunday reported 1,192 new coronavirus cases and nine additional deaths.
New research is showing that coronavirus has proven to be deadlier among overweight men than women.
As of Friday evening, 440,349 Riverside County residents, 307,320 San Bernardino County residents and 134,130 Ventura County residents had been tested for COVID-19.
Orange County health officials reported 683 additional COVID-19 cases and 20 more deaths Friday.
Health officials said the number of new cases reported Friday did not include many backlog numbers from the state's reporting system, if any, though it did include delayed reporting of cases from Thursday.
The Port of Long Beach will offer drive-up COVID-19 testing for dockworkers, truckers, other frontline labor partners, and the public starting Monday.
The Los Angeles Police Department reported Thursday an additional employee has tested positive for COVID-19 bringing the department's total to 500.
Orange County health officials reported 24 coronavirus-related deaths and 348 additional cases Thursday.
Public officials, according to the complaint, were "all too eager" to grant a de facto exception for "favored protesters" instead of enforcing the public health orders earlier this summer.
As of Wednesday evening, 421,273 Riverside County residents, 294,499 San Bernardino County residents and 129,767 Ventura County residents had been tested for COVID-19.
The large blaze quickly prompted officials to order a temporary shelter-in-place order in the neighboring areas of the 1400 block of S. Los Palos Street.
A proposed tax on billionaires' assets is now eligible for the November 2026 ballot in California, the Secretary of State's office announced Wednesday.
Fans are expected to flood parts of Koreatown and downtown LA as Mexico gets ready to face South Korea at 6 p.m.
Authorities say this is the second phase of their "Free MacArthur Park" initiative, which is a multi-phase effort that began in May to disrupt the sale of fentanyl, methamphetamine and other illegal narcotics.
An emergency room nurse from Temecula and a U.S. Marine veteran were killed when they were struck by a car on the 15 Freeway in San Diego County last week after they stopped to help the victims of a crash.
Residents were asked to stay inside, shut their doors and windows and stop running air conditioning units due to the smoke from the fire.
The large blaze quickly prompted officials to order a temporary shelter-in-place order in the neighboring areas of the 1400 block of S. Los Palos Street.
A proposed tax on billionaires' assets is now eligible for the November 2026 ballot in California, the Secretary of State's office announced Wednesday.
Fans are expected to flood parts of Koreatown and downtown LA as Mexico gets ready to face South Korea at 6 p.m.
Authorities say this is the second phase of their "Free MacArthur Park" initiative, which is a multi-phase effort that began in May to disrupt the sale of fentanyl, methamphetamine and other illegal narcotics.
The large blaze quickly prompted officials to order a temporary shelter-in-place order in the neighboring areas of the 1400 block of S. Los Palos Street.
Fans are expected to flood parts of Koreatown and downtown LA as Mexico gets ready to face South Korea at 6 p.m.
Authorities say this is the second phase of their "Free MacArthur Park" initiative, which is a multi-phase effort that began in May to disrupt the sale of fentanyl, methamphetamine and other illegal narcotics.
Los Angeles public health staff said the traveler arrived at LAX on June 11 and stayed at the Hilton Los Angeles Airport Hotel.
The 56-year-old woman claimed to be a Pasadena resident whose property was impacted by the Eaton Fire, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. They also said that she fraudulently received more than $50k in jobless benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Two Riverside County men were arrested for an alleged shooting that killed a 22-year-old Orange County man during a meetup to sell a luxury item over the weekend, according to police.
An Irvine animal trainer and his girlfriend were convicted of killing 11 dogs in their care and cremating their bodies to conceal how the dogs died.
A new study found that California's San Andreas Fault has reached its highest stress level in a millennium.
Police say that the beige/tan Chrysler PT Cruiser has a faded convertible top, unique lights, chrome rims and will likely have front-end damage after the June 5 crash that killed a bicyclist near the intersection of Bluegrass Street and Arlington Avenue.
People living in Southern California beach cities were busy preparing for a weekend full of king tides and powerful surf that could cause flooding in some low-lying areas.
An emergency room nurse from Temecula and a U.S. Marine veteran were killed when they were struck by a car on the 15 Freeway in San Diego County last week after they stopped to help the victims of a crash.
Two Riverside County men were arrested for an alleged shooting that killed a 22-year-old Orange County man during a meetup to sell a luxury item over the weekend, according to police.
A new study found that California's San Andreas Fault has reached its highest stress level in a millennium.
Riverside residents are raising concerns about reports that some of the historic artwork inside the Mission Inn, including the Taft Chair and the statue of the goddess Pomona, has been removed following the hotel's recent purchase.
Riverside County homicide investigators have announced two arrests in connection with a homicide in May that left a 47-year-old man dead in Home Gardens.
As standard practice, the military makes public identifications 24 hours after next of kin have been notified.
Former NHL player Kyle Calder has died at age 47. The Alberta native spent a majority of his 10 years in the league with Chicago and also played for Philadelphia, Detroit, Los Angeles and Anaheim.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
The sale will split ownership of the pizza chain between a U.S.-based private equity firm and a Chinese restaurant company.
The FBI said it disrupted an attempt to attack Sunday's UFC America 250 event at the White House, with court records detailing an alleged plot to use small drones carrying explosives.
A proposed tax on billionaires' assets is now eligible for the November 2026 ballot in California, the Secretary of State's office announced Wednesday.
Gov. Newsom's office is escalating its fight with the Trump administration, sending a letter Tuesday to Acting U.S. AG Todd Blanche accusing the Justice Department of conducting a politically motivated investigation into his wife and associates.
The FBI said it disrupted an attempt to attack Sunday's UFC America 250 event at the White House, with court records detailing an alleged plot to use small drones carrying explosives.
Iran's World Cup team coach says it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament with a draw.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, said the Justice Department is investigating he and his wife, Jennifer.
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.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
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.
Corbin Carroll hit a grand slam, Eduardo Rodriguez earned his 100th career win on the mound and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-1.
Freddie Freeman hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the sixth inning, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 5-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.
Mike Trout hit a two-run home run and an RBI double for the Los Angeles Angels in a 7-0 shutout of the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night.
Shohei Ohtani hit his 15th home run of the season and Justin Wrobleski threw six innings to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 1-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.
The Los Angeles Organizing Committee will begin accepting applications for 60,000 positions on its volunteer crew starting in July.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Serena and Venus Williams are getting back together as a doubles team, at Wimbledon. The last time the sisters were a doubles duo was at the 2022 U.S. Open, where they lost their opening match.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
Amazon Prime Day alert with Gene Petrino, national security expert. Petrino offers tips for keeping packages safe and out of sight of potential thieves.
LA County Librarian José Parra discusses the annual Summer Discovery Program and what it offers: reading challenges, prize drawings, and free events for all ages.
Zev Yaroslavsky, director of the Los Angeles Initiative at the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs and former city council member, discusses the latest issues facing the city council.
UCLA Professor Ben Radd discusses the details of the U.S. and Iran deal.
New World screwworm has spread into the U.S., but has not yet been detected in California. It is a species of parasitic fly that feeds on the tissue or flesh of warm-blooded animals and people.
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.
