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There are many ways people can make a difference in their communities, and for William D. Burrows that means mentoring children.
Soka University has signed a contract with Orange County to become a coronavirus vaccine supersite as the number of cases skyrockets in the area.
Orange County health officials reported 16 additional COVID-19 fatalities and 3,331 new cases on Thursday, as the website to make a reservation at the new mega-vaccination site at Disneyland drew about 100 million hits.
Ten thousand people signed up to receive a vaccination at the new super site set up at Disneyland, but there were still more who showed up without an appointment and had to be turned away. Others were forced to wait in long lines.
The Orange County Health Care Agency Wednesday reported 3,847 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases and 31 additional deaths, bringing countywide totals to 199,532 cases and 2,179 deaths.
The City of Long Beach and Orange County announced Tuesday both will immediately begin offering the COVID-19 vaccine to older California residents.
Public speaking rules at the Orange County Board of Supervisors' meetings will change due to a settlement approved Tuesday with the American Civil Liberties Union.
The Disneyland Resort super site will be operational later this week, officials said. Only those identified under Phase 1A who have an appointment will be able to receive a vaccination at the county's super sites.
Orange County health officials reported another 29 COVID-19 fatalities Monday, bringing the death toll to 2,120.
Several Orange County mayors met on Monday, concerned about the slow rollout of the coronavirus vaccine across Southern California, to discuss how to get the vaccine out to the public more efficiently.
Orange County health officials on Sunday reported 3,121 new cases of COVID-19 and 50 additional deaths, bringing the county's totals to 188,602 cases and 2,092 fatalities.
Orange County reported another 4,204 cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, bringing the cumulative total number of cases to 185,481.
There was an increase in hospitalizations from 2,251 on Thursday to 2,259 on Friday, including intensive care unit patients climbing from 502 to 514.
Cars snaked through Irvine for nearly two miles Friday as healthcare workers and those at highest risk of COVID-19 exposure lined up for their chance to be vaccinated.
The number of hospitalized patients increased from 2,249 Wednesday to 2,251 as the number of patients in intensive care jumped up from 485 to 502.
One of the first things Caroline Wetherington said she saw when she got in front of the United States Capitol around 2:30 p.m. were rioters coming out of the building wearing Capitol Police gear.
Rep. Lou Correa, D-Santa Ana, was on the House floor Wednesday when the mob that stormed the Capitol tried to barge in, but he said many of his Republican and Democratic colleagues joined together. Correa said it was "just like a movie."
The Orange County Health Care Agency Wednesday reported 3,077 newly confirmed coronavirus cases and 17 deaths, bringing countywide totals to 175,032 cases and 1,943 deaths.
The call has gone out to Southern California children to participate in clinical trials for the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. If all goes as planned, kids could get the shot by the summer, according to the president of the Orange County chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Orange County continued its record-setting pace for COVID-19 hospitalizations Tuesday as the outbreak at the county jail continued to grow with a record five inmates hospitalized.
EMTs say they are exhausted and scared as the pandemic continues on, putting more people in the hospital.
Former Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens, the first woman to head the department, died Monday after a lengthy battle with breast cancer. She was 66.
Orange County reported an additional 4,406 cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, bringing the cumulative case count to 161,589.
Some Orange County residents are optimistic that the coronavirus isn't breaking records in the county, but health experts warn that the numbers are still dangerously high and now is not the time to let their guard down.
The Orange County Health Care Agency Thursday reported 610 newly confirmed coronavirus cases and one new death, bringing countywide totals to 157,183 cases and 1,875 deaths.
The U.S. Coast Guard says that the human-caused fire was possibly started by flares from a stranded boater, who was rescued from the island on Friday when the fire was first reported.
"Single-pole beach umbrellas are the only shade structures permitted on city beaches, except within designated canopy zones," the City of Laguna Beach wrote on social media.
The Los Angeles Police Department said it has started a child abuse investigation, but officers have not detained the parents.
A San Bernardino County woman was shocked to discover that what appeared to be someone else's ashes were already being stored inside of an urn she had ordered from Amazon for her late husband's ashes.
Gabriela Gonzalez, her father and her then-boyfriend are accused of trying to hire a hitman to kill singer Jack Avery, the father of her 7-year-old daughter.
The Ventura County Fire Department said overnight, firefighters were able to make significant progress due to the favorable weather and cooler temperatures.
The U.S. Coast Guard says that the human-caused fire was possibly started by flares from a stranded boater, who was rescued from the island on Friday when the fire was first reported.
Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, and two suspected shooters were found dead inside a vehicle nearby, police said.
"Single-pole beach umbrellas are the only shade structures permitted on city beaches, except within designated canopy zones," the City of Laguna Beach wrote on social media.
The Los Angeles Police Department said it has started a child abuse investigation, but officers have not detained the parents.
The U.S. Coast Guard says that the human-caused fire was possibly started by flares from a stranded boater, who was rescued from the island on Friday when the fire was first reported.
"Single-pole beach umbrellas are the only shade structures permitted on city beaches, except within designated canopy zones," the City of Laguna Beach wrote on social media.
The Los Angeles Police Department said it has started a child abuse investigation, but officers have not detained the parents.
Gabriela Gonzalez, her father and her then-boyfriend are accused of trying to hire a hitman to kill singer Jack Avery, the father of her 7-year-old daughter.
The project called TREEAMS brings together students from Altadena, Pasadena, Pacific Palisades, and Malibu.
"Single-pole beach umbrellas are the only shade structures permitted on city beaches, except within designated canopy zones," the City of Laguna Beach wrote on social media.
The new 3,700-gallon tank will help water-dropping helicopters quickly refill and return to dousing any wildfires in the area.
Disturbing video showing a dog chained up in the back of a pickup truck on the 5 Freeway in Southern California has sparked a call to action to help the pup find a new home.
The Tustin Police Department says Juan Marquez, 47, waited outside Sandra Fernandez's workplace before fatally shooting her.
There are beach hazards and high surf advisories throughout Southern California's coast, and a red flag warning for the Antelope Valley this weekend.
A San Bernardino County woman was shocked to discover that what appeared to be someone else's ashes were already being stored inside of an urn she had ordered from Amazon for her late husband's ashes.
A brush fire has burned more than 600 acres and prompted evacuation orders and warnings for people living near Hemet.
The blaze was reported sometime before 11:30 a.m. and has since grown to engulf more than 900 acres near Jurupa Valley.
Los Angeles-area law enforcement agencies have announced that they will increase patrols around mosques and other houses of worship on Monday after a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego left five people dead, including the two alleged gunmen.
A Long Beach man was arrested in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash that killed a 57-year-old woman in Riverside County over the weekend.
"These subjects did not discriminate in who they hated," said Mark Remily, special agent in charge of the FBI's San Diego Field Office.
The imam of a San Diego mosque that was targeted in Monday's shooting told CBS News that his community has seen a rise in "Islamophobia and anti-Muslim sentiment" in recent years.
A security guard who was among the victims killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego is being hailed for his heroism and bravery during the attack.
Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, and two suspected shooters were found dead inside a vehicle nearby, police said.
California jury dismissed all charges, finding that Musk missed the three-year statute of limitations to file suit.
President Trump had accused the Treasury Department and IRS of unlawfully allowing a government contractor to leak his tax returns and those of his sons and company.
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
President Trump announced Friday evening that U.S. and Nigerian military forces had killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a leader in the Islamic State group.
President Trump's trip to China could bolster economic relations, but failed to deliver a breakthrough deal, some trade and energy experts said.
Sens. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin say their concern is there may be more emergency exit doors than flight attendants in the event of an evacuation.
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.
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.
A home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.
More than a dozen cities and counties across California were given a "final warning" from state officials Wednesday, saying they have failed to properly plan for additional new homes amid the state's lack of affordable housing.
Athletics starter J.T. Ginn took a no-hitter into the ninth inning Monday night before Adam Frazier lined a leadoff single for the Los Angeles Angels and Zach Neto crushed a two-run walk-off homer to secure the unlikely 2-1 win.
The San Diego Padres snapped the Los Angeles Dodgers' five-game winning streak with a 1-0 victory.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed veteran reliever Jonathan Hernández and optioned reliever Chayce McDermott back to the minors after one appearance.
Hany Mukhtar scored three goals, his first hat trick since 2023, and Nashville SC beat Los Angeles FC 3-2.
Sunday's win at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, is only his second PGA tour victory, after winning the 2024 Wyndham Championship.
René Cárdenas, the first Spanish-language broadcaster for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Houston Astros and Texas Rangers during a 60-year career, has died.
Spencer Pratt has said he was compelled to launch his unlikely mayoral run after his home was destroyed in last year's devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Extra security is in place at the Islamic Center of Southern California in Koreatown following Monday's deadly attack in San Diego.
Los Angeles-area law enforcement agencies have announced that they will increase patrols around mosques and other houses of worship on Monday after a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego left five people dead, including the two alleged gunmen. Jeff Nguyen reports.
Parents at a North Hollywood elementary school are concerned about reports of a mother being detained by federal agents near the campus. Luzdelia Caballero reports.
As a massive 17,000-acre brush fire continues to burn on Santa Rosa Island in the Channel Islands, U.S. Coast Guard officials say that the blaze may have been caused by flares from a stranded boater. Mike Rogers reports.
LAPD officers said they found a 4-year-old boy dead inside a hot car in a Valley Village neighborhood.
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.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
