Mobile Field Hospitals Help Overloaded OC Hospitals Deal With COVID-19 Surge
The tents are expected to remain for at least a few months.
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The tents are expected to remain for at least a few months.
UC Irvine Medical Center's field hospital is equipped with running water, air purifiers and lighting, but does not have ICU capabilities.
An Orange County mother whose son was released from Theo Lacy Jail two weeks ago due to COVID-19 concerns has died after being unknowingly infected by her son.
An Orange County jail released half of its inmates in the wake of the worsening coronavirus pandemic, but one of those released was unknowingly infected with the virus and spread it to his family.
The Orange County Health Care Agency Monday reported 2,144 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases, bringing the countywide totals to 149,607 cases and 1,846 deaths.
Orange County health officials on Sunday reported 3,200 new coronavirus cases and one additional death.
Orange County health officials reported 5,953 new coronavirus cases and 63 additional deaths over the past two days.
A Villa Park family knows the reason for the season and wastes no time in giving back to the community.
A No-Burn Alert issued earlier this week has been extended through Saturday due to a forecast of high air pollution in the South Coast Air Basin.
The Orange County Health Care Agency Thursday reported 3,490 newly confirmed coronavirus cases and one additional fatality, bringing countywide totals to 138,310 cases and 1,782 deaths.
Orange County has again set new records Wednesday for COVID-19 hospitalizations with 1,854 patients, including 394 in intensive care, health officials said.
Santa Ana has more COVID-19 cases than any other city in Orange County, yet testing for some of the most vulnerable has become more difficult to access as funding for the largest free testing site at Santa Ana College ran out Sunday.
An outbreak of COVID-19 in Orange County jails continues to widen, with 968 infections as of Wednesday, up from 908 on Tuesday. The county is awaiting the results of 675 tests.
A 46-year-old father said COVID-19 nearly killed him, but he's now on the road to recovery and said he hopes to be home by Christmas.
The nurses taking part in the protest are asking their hospital administrators to cancel elective surgeries so they can focus more on COVID-19 patients. They are also asking state health officials to stop granting staffing waivers which increases the number of patients a nurse can be assigned to.
Hospitalizations continued to climb in Orange County Tuesday as nearly 100 more COVID-19 patients were added to the already stressed hospital system.
With local hospitals overwhelmed by the latest COVID-19 surge, nurses are reaching their breaking point.
A former Orange County sheriff's deputy has been indicted by a grand jury for allegedly breaking into the home of a Yorba Linda man he found dead during a welfare check.
Orange County health officials have begun offering free at-home coronavirus test kits to O.C. residents.
Orange County health officials on Monday reported 3,753 new daily coronavirus cases and two deaths.
Orange County health officials on Sunday reported a record-breaking 4,606 new daily coronavirus cases.
Orange County reported another 3,445 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, bringing the total case count to 119,822.
The Orange County Jail system has recorded its first inmate death due to complications from COVID-19.
Rosen's attorney argued before a judge that Rosen "is at substantial risk of poor outcome (of the coronavirus) because of his multiple co-morbidities for his current COVID-19 infection which requires medical follow-up."
Orange County continued its streak of daily records for COVID-19 hospitalizations on Thursday with 1,519 patients, including 343 in ICU beds.
CBS LA meteorologists forecast that Wednesday could be one of the hottest days of the summer and of the year.
Nearly 50 years after he was killed in a crash in Riverside County, authorities have finally identified the 18-year-old victim with the help of advances in forensic technology.
Los Angeles Police Department officers are seeking help from the public to identify a woman who was struck and killed in a crash in Hollywood in April.
Dylan Cease struck out the side in the first inning, combining with 10 relievers on a three-hitter in a show of pitching dominance that led the American League to a 4-0 win over the National League in the All-Star Game.
LAPD said it paused its contract with Flock to "address some of the civil liberty and civil right concerns" surrounding the technology.
CBS LA meteorologists forecast that Wednesday could be one of the hottest days of the summer and of the year.
Nearly 50 years after he was killed in a crash in Riverside County, authorities have finally identified the 18-year-old victim with the help of advances in forensic technology.
Los Angeles Police Department officers are seeking help from the public to identify a woman who was struck and killed in a crash in Hollywood in April.
Dylan Cease struck out the side in the first inning, combining with 10 relievers on a three-hitter in a show of pitching dominance that led the American League to a 4-0 win over the National League in the All-Star Game.
LAPD said it paused its contract with Flock to "address some of the civil liberty and civil right concerns" surrounding the technology.
CBS LA meteorologists forecast that Wednesday could be one of the hottest days of the summer and of the year.
Los Angeles Police Department officers are seeking help from the public to identify a woman who was struck and killed in a crash in Hollywood in April.
LAPD said it paused its contract with Flock to "address some of the civil liberty and civil right concerns" surrounding the technology.
The ongoing rebuilding efforts in Altadena continued Tuesday, as Eaton Fire survivors persisted through the sweltering heat still lingering over Southern California.
The lawsuit alleged that between August 2020 and April 2025, S&K Towing Inc illegally sold or disposed of nearly 150 vehicles, many of which were registered to Camp Pendleton addresses.
The lawsuit alleged that between August 2020 and April 2025, S&K Towing Inc illegally sold or disposed of nearly 150 vehicles, many of which were registered to Camp Pendleton addresses.
The rider and three passengers of the vehicle were hospitalized with injuries of varying severity, police said.
After an outcry from immigrant rights groups and residents, Costa Mesa city leaders will reconsider their use of Flock automatic license plate readers.
A man who was allegedly armed with an axe and multiple knives was arrested following an hours-long barricade inside a Fullerton business on Sunday afternoon, according to police.
A stray firework on Sunday destroyed a Garden Grove man's home, burned nearly everything he owned and damaged his prosthetic leg.
Nearly 50 years after he was killed in a crash in Riverside County, authorities have finally identified the 18-year-old victim with the help of advances in forensic technology.
Friends and family are praying for the safe return of a 63-year-old Long Beach woman who is still missing after going on a dirt bike ride in San Bernardino County last week.
The California Highway Patrol issued an Amber Alert for a 3-year-old who had last been seen in Kern County.
A California bill would let insurers monitor customers' driving data in real time in exchange for discounted premiums.
The family fun staple in the Inland Empire has offered mini golf, waterslides, arcade games and much more since 1974.
The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.
In a match Tuesday featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
Neither of the victims of the ICE shootings in Maine or Texas were the target of enforcement operations, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
A deputy U.S. marshal was shot and killed while serving an arrest warrant on a fugitive in Louisiana, authorities say. The suspect is in custody.
The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams said President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS had been filed for an "improper purpose."
Congress is returning to Washington with limited time to address a number of priorities ahead of a lengthy August recess and the sprint to the midterm elections.
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
Sen. Lindsey Graham was running for reelection in November when he died suddenly on Saturday.
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.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
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.
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.
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.
Dylan Cease struck out the side in the first inning, combining with 10 relievers on a three-hitter in a show of pitching dominance that led the American League to a 4-0 win over the National League in the All-Star Game.
In a match Tuesday featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final.
Jordan Walker played spoiler in Philadelphia and homered on his last six swings to defeat Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber at Citizens Bank Park.
Ildemaro Vargas had two hits, including a go-ahead single in the sixth inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks overcame Shohei Ohtani's 22nd home run in a 5-3 victory over the sloppy Los Angeles Dodgers that finished a three-game sweep heading into the All-Star break.
Trevor Larnach homered and drove in two runs, Ryan Jeffers added a two-run double and the Minnesota Twins beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 Sunday and have won eight of their last nine series heading into the All-Star break.
After years of trying to bring the film industry back to Hollywood, it seemed that the recently passed tax incentive program was working for California. Now, more than 40 state lawmakers are warning that a provision buried in the new state budget could undo their progress.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood is set to star in her first feature film, with her creator saying that "art will be imitating life."
CBS LA meteorologists are forecasting that Wednesday could be one of the hottest days of the summer and of the year. Triple digit temperatures are expected to impact several communities across the region.
A truck driver who caused a deadly eight-car pileup last year was sentenced. Hunter Sowards reports.
The Ventura County District Attorney's Office warned residents to be wary of a recent string of bank jugging cases.
California Senator Alex Padilla toured the Boyle Heights warehouse disaster site on Tuesday, hearing community concerns and demanding action from the Environmental Protection Agency. Laurie Perez reports.
Parents in Pasadena took their kids to the pool as Southern California's heat wave continues. Nicole Comstock 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.
