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Orange County's push to graduate to the less-restrictive red tier of the state's COVID-19 monitoring system continued Friday as cases and hospitalizations declined.
Work on a special tribute to country music legend Dolly Parton in Orange County is nearly complete.
Despite continuing good news on COVID-19 statistics, Orange County reached one unfortunate milestone Thursday when its coronavirus death toll surpassed the 4,000 mark.
According to the Auto Club of Southern California, gas prices in Los Angeles County have hit their highest rates since December 2019, with self-serve regular gasoline getting more expensive for most of February.
Orange County Wednesday continued to show declining trends in cases of COVID-19, giving county officials hope of graduating to the less-restrictive red tier of the state's coronavirus reopening system by St. Patrick's Day.
The storm started to come down late Wednesday morning, and brought brief, heavy downpours to several areas in Orange County, making for some dangerous driving conditions in places like Aliso Viejo.
Orange County inched closer Tuesday to moving to the less-restrictive red tier of the state's COVID-19 monitoring system but the county must now keep its current metrics through Sunday.
The woman who organized the watch group posted on Friday that OCSD wanted the watch group to stop and said that detectives had spoken to numerous families and teens in the area.
Orange County officials believe they could reach all key metrics this week needed to move into the less restrictive red tier of the state's COVID-19 monitoring system.
To date, more than three million tests have been administered in Orange County and among them, there were 245,983 positive cases.
Youth athletes in Orange and Los Angeles counties playing sports like football, lacrosse and water polo finally have the green light to resume outdoor competition after being sidelined due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Orange County received more than 83,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses Thursday, allowing officials to catch up on canceled appointments and keep large-scale county-run sites open.
Orange County leaders are vowing to crack down on anti-Asian hate incidents. Since the pandemic began, these crimes are up by an estimated 1,200% in the area, according to the Center For The Study Of Hate And Extremism.
On Thursday, workers carefully hoisted the giant donut onto the shop's newest location on Harbor Boulevard in Costa Mesa.
As Orange County's COVID-19 metrics continued to move closer to the less-restrictive red tier Wednesday, restaurant workers began to prepare for the possibility of indoor dining returning.
A Santa Ana police officer pleaded guilty Wednesday to accepting $128,000 in bribes from a person who was seeking to obstruct law enforcement activities against his illegally operating businesses in Orange County.
With the adjusted daily case rate of coronavirus falling behind the necessary thresholds in both counties, high school sports that were banned during the pandemic – like football and basketball – can now resume under new guidelines.
A elderly woman found wandering on foot in the 5900 block of Iroquois Road in Westminster was reunited with her family Wednesday morning.
Orange County was closer to moving out of the purple tier of the state's coronavirus monitoring system Tuesday, as the weekly update from the state showed that it meets key criteria to enter the red tier.
Orange County inched closer to moving from the purple tier to the less restrictive red tier Monday as coronavirus cases continued to decline.
With the no contest plea, Rasmuson – who had previously served time for sexually assaulting an 11-year-old boy in Santa Barbara County and a 3-year-old boy in Los Angeles – is expected to be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on April 27.
A routine traffic stop in south Orange County netted two kilograms of fentanyl powder and more than 11,000 counterfeit pharmaceutical pills suspected to also contain fentanyl -- a haul that may have been smuggled into the United States from Mexico, authorities said Saturday.
Orange County officials Friday received continued good news regarding declining COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations as the county waited for word on the restocking of vaccines held up by winter storms.
Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer said Thursday a lawsuit challenging a DNA database overseen by his office was "outrageous" and "absurd."
In an update on Wednesday afternoon, officials in La Verne said fire crews are continuing to spray water and monitor the temperatures of two battery storage units.
Manny Machado homered and drove in three runs as the San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 to take sole possession of the top spot in the National League wild-card standings.
Months after a 13-year-old Rancho Cucamonga girl was left paralyzed from an injury sustained during a dance class, she's defying the odds and learning to walk again.
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump's ban of CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, but access has not yet been restored.
Donovan Walton hit a three-run homer and rookie Henry Bolte had his first four-hit game to help the Athletics beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-3 on Wednesday night.
In an update on Wednesday afternoon, officials in La Verne said fire crews are continuing to spray water and monitor the temperatures of two battery storage units.
Months after a 13-year-old Rancho Cucamonga girl was left paralyzed from an injury sustained during a dance class, she's defying the odds and learning to walk again.
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump's ban of CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, but access has not yet been restored.
Lawrence Tanter, the longtime public address announcer known as the "Voice of the Lakers," has died at the age of 76.
A group of neighbors took down a burglary suspect after he forced his way into a woman's apartment in Sherman Oaks.
In an update on Wednesday afternoon, officials in La Verne said fire crews are continuing to spray water and monitor the temperatures of two battery storage units.
Lawrence Tanter, the longtime public address announcer known as the "Voice of the Lakers," has died at the age of 76.
A group of neighbors took down a burglary suspect after he forced his way into a woman's apartment in Sherman Oaks.
The Los Angeles Police Department is in pursuit of a robbery suspect through the San Fernando Valley.
The city of Santa Monica is planning construction on the Pier Bridge, and promises to return the sign, refurbished with its historic character intact, when construction is complete, in late 2027.
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.
Months after a 13-year-old Rancho Cucamonga girl was left paralyzed from an injury sustained during a dance class, she's defying the odds and learning to walk again.
The San Bernardino Police Department said two victims and a gunman were hospitalized after a shooting Wednesday morning.
Cold case homicide detectives said that the woman's body was found 14 years after she was allegedly killed in the crawlspace of a Big Bear Lake home.
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.
A Tennessee judge granted Dolly Parton's estate a temporary restraining order Wednesday against the late singer's nephew Bryan Seaver and his private security company.
Nolo is expected to become a hurricane sometime Thursday and could become a major hurricane by the weekend as it approaches Hawaii's Big Island.
Raising payroll taxes enough to stabilize Social Security could add thousands of dollars in annual costs, according to one analysis.
The ICE officer who shot a Venezuelan delivery driver was not wearing a body camera at the time of the shooting, sources familiar with the investigation told CBS News.
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.
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump's ban of CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, but access has not yet been restored.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed legislation that would have changed how California determines financial eligibility for some immigrants receiving state-funded food assistance.
A new poll shows Councilwoman Nithya Raman leading Mayor Karen Bass by double digits in the Los Angeles mayoral race.
There have been eight suicide attempts across the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group since the beginning of its grueling monthslong deployment last year, Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao said.
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.
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.
Manny Machado homered and drove in three runs as the San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 to take sole possession of the top spot in the National League wild-card standings.
Donovan Walton hit a three-run homer and rookie Henry Bolte had his first four-hit game to help the Athletics beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-3 on Wednesday night.
Shohei Ohtani returns to the Dodgers' lineup after missing two weeks with right biceps discomfort.
Carlos Cortes and Zack Gelof each hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning as the Athletics rallied for a 7-6 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Tommy Edman and Will Smith homered as the Los Angeles Dodgers scored five runs with two outs to beat the San Diego Padres 7-0 in a series opener between rivals with the two best records in the majors this month.
A Tennessee judge granted Dolly Parton's estate a temporary restraining order Wednesday against the late singer's nephew Bryan Seaver and his private security company.
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.
As Hurricane Polo continues to move north, Southern California could begin to feel increased tropical air and humidity.
Months after a 13-year-old Rancho Cucamonga girl was left paralyzed from an injury sustained during a dance class, she's defying the odds and learning to walk again. Lesley Marin reports.
Hunter Sowards takes a look at the potential impacts of Hurricane Polo on Southern California.
Hundreds of La Verne residents remained evacuated nearly 48 hours after an explosive lithium-ion battery fire erupted at the Metropolitan Water District facility. Brittney Ermon reports.
A hit-and-run driver killed a teen and hospitalized his younger sister in a crash along a South LA street. Laurie Perez 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.
