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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.
In response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, city and state officials have announced increased efforts to safely house people, but encampments remain across the region, prompting some to ask: how effective are those efforts?
Los Angeles County reported nearly 60 more fatalities due to the coronavirus Wednesday, along with more than 2,400 new confirmed cases although officials said death rates are continuing to decrease overall.
UCLA and USC fans won't be watching their teams anytime soon after the Pac-12 Conference canceled the fall sports season Tuesday due to health concerns from the coronavirus pandemic.
Singer-guitarist Trini Lopez had lived in the Palm Springs area since the 1960s. A documentary about his life, "My Name Is Lopez," is reportedly near completion.
The Los Angeles Police Department reported Tuesday seven additional employees have tested positive for COVID-19 bringing the department's total to 498.
Orange County health officials reported 10 coronavirus-related deaths and 1,051 additional cases Tuesday.
The ACLU is asking the court to order ICE officials to test any Adelanto detainees who report symptoms of COVID-19 and halt transfers of people into the facility other than for reasons specified by CDC guidance.
The Golden State has lost some of its luster when it comes to restrictions under the coronavirus emergency.
Upscale mall South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, which is the largest shopping center on the West Coast, has made a drastic shift to keep business up and running during the pandemic, and it seems to be working.
Ventura County officials are pushing back against a church leader's decision to hold packed indoor services during the coronavirus pandemic.
Los Angeles County officials are expected to launch a new $100 million relief fund next week for low-income residential renters.
Orange County health officials reported 886 new coronavirus cases and no additional deaths on Monday.
Los Angeles County's public health director Monday again expressed cautious optimism about efforts to slow the spread of coronavirus, but said she's awaiting an influx of backlogged testing results from the state.
The California Bar Exam -- which will now have a passing score of 1390 instead of 1440 -- will be administered online Oct. 5 and 6.
The 29-year-old Hayward resident is a scientist at a Bay Area biotech company, which is working on COVID-19 test kits, and developing a vaccine.
O'Donnell died Sunday, according to Garcia. He died just a day after the family's memorial service for his wife and Garcia's mother, Gaby O'Donnell, who also died from complications of COVID-19.
The police union representing LAPD officers up to the rank of lieutenant is speaking out against Mayor Eric Garcetti's plan to turn off power and water at houses repeatedly defying coronavirus health orders to avoid large gatherings.
For the first time since April, 31-year-old Francisco Garcia is finally leaving the hospital after his long battle with coronavirus.
A Newbury Park pastor defied an emergency temporary restraining order issued Friday in which he was told to refrain from holding additional indoor worship.
Orange County health officials reported 565 new cases of coronavirus and six more deaths as of Sunday, bringing the county's totals to 39,076 cases and 720 deaths.
Los Angeles County reported 1,789 new cases of coronavirus and 10 additional deaths as of Sunday, which brings the county's totals to 208,528 cases and 4,977 fatalities.
California officials said on Saturday that they have resolved problems with the state's computer system that tracks coronavirus cases.
Los Angeles County reported another 51 deaths and 2,645 new cases of coronavirus on Saturday, which brings the county's total to 206,761 cases and 4,967 coronavirus-related deaths.
Labs are being encouraged by the state to report information directly to county health offices instead of going through the California Reportable Disease Information Exchange (CalREDIE), where the data flaws are.
LADOT began a construction project to increase safety along Vista del Mar in Playa del Rey.
The Ventura County Sheriff's Office arrested a woman for allegedly slashing multiple cars' tires.
LAPD Captain Ben Fernandes said from May until now, it's like night and day as ongoing law enforcement efforts have decreased drug use and gang activity around the park.
Mayor Karen Bass said Lineage will not finish cleaning up the rotting food from its burned Boyle Heights warehouse by the 45-day deadline.
More than 3,100 people have been stung at Bolsa Chica and Huntington State Beach so far this year, which is at least double last year's total.
LADOT began a construction project to increase safety along Vista del Mar in Playa del Rey.
The Ventura County Sheriff's Office arrested a woman for allegedly slashing multiple cars' tires.
Several eagles have been spotted at Jackie's Big Bear nest and now the public has to wait and see if someone takes it over.
LAPD Captain Ben Fernandes said from May until now, it's like night and day as ongoing law enforcement efforts have decreased drug use and gang activity around the park.
Mayor Karen Bass said Lineage will not finish cleaning up the rotting food from its burned Boyle Heights warehouse by the 45-day deadline.
LADOT began a construction project to increase safety along Vista del Mar in Playa del Rey.
LAPD Captain Ben Fernandes said from May until now, it's like night and day as ongoing law enforcement efforts have decreased drug use and gang activity around the park.
Mayor Karen Bass said Lineage will not finish cleaning up the rotting food from its burned Boyle Heights warehouse by the 45-day deadline.
More than 3,100 people have been stung at Bolsa Chica and Huntington State Beach so far this year, which is at least double last year's total.
A State Bar investigation of the law practice of John Minnella of Tustin began in 2024 after a former client filed a complaint, alleging he paid $4,500 for a work permit through an asylum application, which he never received.
Police said that the couple was involved in some sort of altercation when the incident occurred.
A suspect caused a lockdown at the public defender building in Westminster.
Police said that a person inside the building was hospitalized after suffering injuries in the collision.
According to Santa Ana Police Department officers, the collision happened at around 6 p.m. near the intersection of N. Santiago Street and Santa Ana Boulevard.
The $14.5 million Jeffrey Open Space Trail Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge is almost 1,200 feet long and 15 feet wide, spanning the I-5 Freeway.
The Ojai Raptor Center said individuals are selling merchandise featuring Big Bear's bald eagle, Jackie, claiming that it will benefit the wildlife rescue facility.
California Highway Patrol officers said that it appeared the body had been in the area for a few days.
Six people were arrested and nearly $200,000 in stolen goods were recovered during a series of operations conducted by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Retail Crime Task Force last week.
Body cameras captured the moments Rialto police officers rushed to save a choking child with a LifeVac tool.
After more than 50 years, the victim of a cold case homicide investigation whose body was found in the remote Riverside County desert has finally been identified.
Certain salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo and prepared jalapeño products at Whole Foods are among the products recalled over possible salmonella risk.
President Trump said Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role to focus on her young family.
Surrogate McKenna West declined to get an abortion requested by the intended parents after the baby she was carrying was diagnosed with a severe but treatable heart defect.
A single ticket sold in Illinois won the biggest Powerball jackpot of the year, $1.04 billion, in Wednesday night's drawing, the game says.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks that are intended to gain compliance from combative individuals.
Senate Democrats are demanding answers about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during the aircraft carrier's record-setting deployment.
The current law leaves it to California school districts and charter schools to roll out their own policies on how they want to restrict or ban smartphones. But there's growing momentum to go a step further.
A California bill, known as Leno's Law, aimed at easing smog-check requirements for older collector cars is advancing through the legislature. The measure would expand the state's existing exemption for certain older vehicles from the state's smog requirements.
President Trump said Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role to focus on her young family.
President Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. has "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz, writing on social media: "I THINK WE WILL KEEP IT."
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.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Orange County Health Care Agency officials have confirmed the county's first human West Nile virus case of 2026, amid what some medical experts believe could be one of the worst mosquito seasons on record.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced the rollout of the state's new electric vehicle instant rebate program, touting it as part of an investment in the state's clean-vehicle future.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
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.
Mike Trout had three hits and two RBIs, Jose Siri keyed a three-run sixth inning with a pinch-hit RBI double, and George Klassen earned his first major league win in the Los Angeles Angels' 5-2 comeback victory over the Texas Rangers.
Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and Hunter Feduccia homered, and the revitalized Los Angeles Dodgers swept the Kansas City Royals with a 4-2 victory.
Westbrook played for Oklahoma City, Houston, Washington, both Los Angeles teams, Denver and Sacramento during his 18-year-career.
The deal comes less than 1 year after Mark Walter purchased a majority stake from the Buss family for about $10 billion.
Max Muncy singled in Shohei Ohtani, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Kansas City Royals 5-4 in 10 innings.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday announced that nine new television productions would be awarded through the state's film and television tax credit program, which his office estimates will bring over $600 million in production spending.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
Some parts of the LA Jazz Festival were canceled just days before the citywide, two-week party was slated to begin, leaving performers and fans alike in the dark.
A performer will be living inside a billboard 30 feet above the Sunset Strip as Netflix promotes its new film "The Last House."
The Bob Baker Marionette Theater is releasing its first new show in four decades as the iconic team works to raise money and purchase its permanent home in Highland Park.
As wildfire survivors move into their rebuilt homes, they're meeting their new coyote neighbors. Lauren Pozen reports.
The Los Angeles Department of Transportation began the Vista del Mar Safety Project, an effort to decrease the number of deadly car crashes along the roadway. Laurie Perez reports.
Experts said that the new female eagle could just be hanging out with Shadow after his mate, Jackie's death. Brittney Ermon reports.
Mayor Karen Bass said Lineage will not finish cleaning up the rotting food from its burned Boyle Heights warehouse by the 45-day deadline. Hunter Sowards reports.
Senate Democrats demanded answers Wednesday about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, following reports of food shortages, broken plumbing and mental health crises during the aircraft carrier's record-setting deployment. Tom Wait reports.
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.
