OC Health Officials Report Jump In COVID-19 Hospitalizations; Cases Surpass 80K
The last time hospitalization rates were this high was July 25 when 687 people were in Orange County hospitals.
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The last time hospitalization rates were this high was July 25 when 687 people were in Orange County hospitals.
The co-owner of a Lake Forest wine bar spoke out Tuesday after a pair of suspected disgruntled customers were caught on camera vandalizing the Orange County restaurant on Thanksgiving night.
COVID-19 cases and hospitalization rates continued to climb in Orange County Tuesday, approaching similar numbers to the spike seen over summer.
As the surge in COVID-19 cases continues in Orange County, doctors are bracing for what they're calling the "Thanksgiving effect."
Orange County reported 1,666 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, raising the cumulative case count to 76,761.
Orange County officials are bracing for a surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations fueled by Thanksgiving gatherings, even as the numbers are already climbing.
Some doctors in Orange County are concerned after seeing the number of COVID-19 patients double over the past week.
Orange County COVID-19 numbers continue to climb, and officials are still urging residents not to travel or socialize over the Thanksgiving holiday.
The county announced 1,422 new coronavirus diagnoses, raising the cumulative total to 71,116 and leaving the death toll at 1,554.
Orange County reported another 806 COVID-19 cases on Saturday, raising the cumulative total to 69,142.
In a statement, Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes said, "At this time, due to the need to have deputies available from emergency calls for service, deputies will not be responding to requests for face-coverings or social-gatherings enforcement."
Orange County reported another 582 cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, raising the cumulative case count to 67,167.
Panic buying has returned to the Southland, and one industry expert said this time could be much worse.
Families are thinking twice about inviting older relatives for Thanksgiving, especially now on the heels of stern warnings from health officials about the spike in local cases, and other guests fearing COVID-19 could spread among their loved ones.
Even as cases and hospitalizations continue to increase across the county, officials said they are still confident they can control the surge.
Orange County officials have unveiled a plan to provide COVID-19 home test kits to residents in an effort to stop the spread of the virus.
The Orange County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a grant to help restaurants continue to serve customers outdoors, now that the county has officially slipped back into the purple tier of the state's reopening roadmap.
Orange and Ventura County are moving back to the most restrictive purple tier, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday afternoon.
Orange County Chief Executive Officer Frank Kim revealed Monday that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Orange County reported another 528 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 64,586.
More than 1.53 million O.C. residents cast ballots in the general election, the largest number in Orange County's 131-year history.
Orange County reported another 295 cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, raising the cumulative case count to 63,460.
If the rate of COVID-19 cases continues to trend upwards, there's the risk the county could be downgraded to the purple tier.
Orange County reported 335 new cases of COVID-19 and two additional deaths Wednesday.
Orange County remained in the red tier this week for the state's COVID-19 metrics, but the trend of rising cases puts the county at risk of lapsing back into the most restrictive purple tier next week.
A federal indictment alleges that members of the gang used MacArthur Park as an open-air marketplace for drug trafficking.
Shane Michael Mahoney, 39, has been charged with one felony count each of attempted murder and assault with a semiautomatic firearm upon a peace officer, and Arianna Charmaine Mitchell, 22, has been charged with one felony count of accessory after the fact.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
In a statement to CBS News, a representative for Britney Spears referred to her Wednesday arrest in Southern California as "unfortunate" and "completely inexcusable."
Los Angeles Police Department officers were in pursuit of a grand theft auto suspect in Reseda on Wednesday night when the driver crashed and rolled over.
In a statement to CBS News, a representative for Britney Spears referred to her Wednesday arrest in Southern California as "unfortunate" and "completely inexcusable."
A federal indictment alleges that members of the gang used MacArthur Park as an open-air marketplace for drug trafficking.
Shane Michael Mahoney, 39, has been charged with one felony count each of attempted murder and assault with a semiautomatic firearm upon a peace officer, and Arianna Charmaine Mitchell, 22, has been charged with one felony count of accessory after the fact.
Los Angeles Police Department officers were in pursuit of a grand theft auto suspect in Reseda on Wednesday night when the driver crashed and rolled over.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
A federal indictment alleges that members of the gang used MacArthur Park as an open-air marketplace for drug trafficking.
Shane Michael Mahoney, 39, has been charged with one felony count each of attempted murder and assault with a semiautomatic firearm upon a peace officer, and Arianna Charmaine Mitchell, 22, has been charged with one felony count of accessory after the fact.
In a statement to CBS News, a representative for Britney Spears referred to her Wednesday arrest in Southern California as "unfortunate" and "completely inexcusable."
Los Angeles Police Department officers were in pursuit of a grand theft auto suspect in Reseda on Wednesday night when the driver crashed and rolled over.
At times, the suspect was seen driving at speeds up to 115 miles per hour, without headlights and swerving around other drivers while driving on the wrong side of the road.
A Yorba Linda father who allegedly helped his 12-year-old son illegally modify his e-bike, which he was riding when he was critically injured in a crash, has been charged with felony child endangerment, according to the Orange County District Attorney's Office.
Anaheim police have arrested four people in connection with a gang-related shooting that wounded four people at a baby shower over the weekend.
Police say that the victim, a pedestrian, was killed in a crash between a CR&R Trash Services vehicle and a Belshire Environmental Services vehicle.
Along with the "True Lies" co-stars, the California Hall of Fame's new inductees will include Olympians Carl Lewis and Janet Evans and Mariachi Reyna de Los Ángeles.
The Southern California teenager whose home laboratory sparked a nearly week-long investigation from the FBI last week is speaking out, stating that he's just a "kid who's interested in science."
The Moreno Valley Mall was temporarily closed after inspectors red-tagged it because of "unresolved, life-threatening fire code violations."
San Bernardino police officers were in pursuit of a stolen vehicle on Wednesday afternoon when the suspect drove onto some train tracks and collided with a train.
After seeing a rise in traffic collisions involving buses in recent months, San Bernardino police and the city's bus drivers are teaming up for special bus patrols in order to crack down on traffic violators.
Along with the "True Lies" co-stars, the California Hall of Fame's new inductees will include Olympians Carl Lewis and Janet Evans and Mariachi Reyna de Los Ángeles.
The Inland Empire is abuzz with excitement as the Dodgers' newest minor league baseball affiliate, the Ontario Tower Buzzers, get set to take the field in their brand new stadium for their inaugural season.
NBA Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups and former player Damon Jones are among 31 people charged in the federal case. They have pleaded not guilty.
Holtz coached Notre Dame from 1986 to 1996, winning 100 games with the school, including a 12-0 national title-winning season in 1988.
Google is accused in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of a man who committed suicide in October, allegedly at the direction of the tech giant's AI chatbot, Gemini.
The fallen soldiers identified by the Pentagon were Sgt. Declan Coady, Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor, Capt. Cody Khork, Sgt. 1st Class Noah Tietjens, Maj. Jeffrey R. O'Brien and Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M. Marzan.
Six American service members have been killed in the U.S.-Iran conflict, U.S. Central Command said.
The measure, which would have blocked President Trump from continuing military force against Iran, fell short of the simple majority needed to advance.
In the days after the U.S. and Israel launched joint airstrikes on Iran, killing their supreme leader and starting what could be more than a month of military action in the Middle East, some Los Angeles-area families are struggling to find their way home.
California Democrats are showing signs of division as the race to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom grows increasingly crowded ahead of the June primary.
Several days of ongoing U.S. military operations in Iran have evoked old fears for some families of service members who lost their loved ones in Afghanistan.
Six American service members have been killed in the U.S.-Iran conflict, U.S. Central Command said.
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.
Meal kit delivery firm HelloFresh will pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
With the help of her daughter and her 5th-grade class, CBS News California (KCAL) Investigative reporter Julie Watts investigates "Sephora Kids" concerns.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
Riverside County health officials have reported the second and third measles cases of the year, which they say could be connected to the county's first case that was reported last week.
Health officials say that an unvaccinated minor visited the Walmart Supercenter in Ontario on Jan. 29.
Health officials said that the traveler arrived at LAX's Tom Bradley International Airport Terminal on a Viva Aerobus Flight on Jan. 26.
A nonprofit that booked a Social Agent said it's a lot cheaper than hiring someone to do their social media full-time. A typical job runs about $200, with same-day delivery, and if clients already have footage, they can upload it and get a finished piece.
A California judge has tentatively stopped the state from canceling commercial licenses for more than 20,000 immigrant truck drivers.
The Fremont factory will still manufacture Model 3 and Y, but the space where Model S and X are made will instead focus on mass production of Tesla's Gen 3 Optimus robots.
About 30% of San Francisco was without power at the height of the outage, according to utility provider PG&E.
The DMV said it is giving Tesla Motors 60 days to address its misleading use of "autopilot," or it could have its dealer license temporarily suspended.
Kawhi Leonard scored 29 points, Bennedict Mathurin scored 23 on 8-for-11-shooting, and the Los Angeles Clippers won their third in a row, 130-107 over the Indiana Pacers.
Washington rolls past Southern California 91-72 behind big nights from Zoom Diallo and Hannes Steinbach.
Cutter Gauthier scored twice in a span of just over three minutes in the first period, backup Ville Husso stopped 42 shots and the Anaheim Ducks beat the New York Islanders 5-1.
The Los Angeles Chargers have released guard Mekhi Becton and tight end Will Dissly as they reshape the roster a week before the NFL's new league year begins.
NBA Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups and former player Damon Jones are among 31 people charged in the federal case. They have pleaded not guilty.
Along with the "True Lies" co-stars, the California Hall of Fame's new inductees will include Olympians Carl Lewis and Janet Evans and Mariachi Reyna de Los Ángeles.
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
Shia LaBeouf, who was charged with battery after police say he punched several people outside a New Orleans bar earlier this month, was arrested again on Saturday.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
Matt Bishop, Pechanga Resort Casino executive banquet chef, shares some menu options offered at the weekend’s Pechanga Wine Festival & Chocolate Decadence.
Judith Nwandu, LA Sentinel correspondent, shares the latest news: The Bureau Fashion Week, Debbie Allen Dance Academy, and The Nest on Exposition.
Law enforcement officials announce arrests and federal criminal charges filed against members and associates of 18th Street, L.A.’s largest street gang.
Lash Fary, founder of Distinctive Assets, shares some of the goodies inside the $ 350,000 swag bags.
Vegas Revealed hosts Sean McAllister and Dayna Roselli share what’s happening on The Strip: Metallica at the Sphere, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations and NASCAR’s Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
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.
