Convicted Sex Offender, Former OC Man Faces Possible Release From State Psychiatric Hospital
A former Orange County man and convicted sex offender is expected to be released from a state psychiatric hospital on Saturday.
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A former Orange County man and convicted sex offender is expected to be released from a state psychiatric hospital on Saturday.
The city said the measures would remain in place until further notice.
The Orange County Health Care Agency reported 26 COVID-19 fatalities and 1,292 new cases Thursday as Anaheim's Downtown Disney District reopened.
Hospital officials at Hoag Memorial Hospital are calling for patients who have recovered from coronavirus to donate plasma so the antibodies could be used to help current patients recover.
The county had reopened youth sports practice, team drills and training less than a month ago on June 15.
The highest concentrations of particulate matter were detected in Central Los Angeles, North Hollywood and Anaheim.
Orange County Health Care Agency officials reported 1,333 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday and seven additional deaths.
Orange County health officials reported 1,010 new COVID-19 cases and three additional deaths Tuesday.
Supervisor Lisa Bartlett said she has a meeting scheduled with Sheriff Don Barnes and said that Gov. Gavin Newsom was sending in strike teams to help with enforcement.
As of Monday, county officials had performed 270,659 COVID-19 tests and documented 8,634 recoveries.
Most O.C. beaches were closed over the July 4th holiday weekend to help halt the spike in coronavirus cases. They reopened Monday.
A brush fire burned through about 21 acres on Sunday afternoon inside Irvine Regional Park in Orange.
The cities of Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach and Seal Beach had already announced plans to close their beaches due to the spike in COVID-19 cases.
Officials announced Thursday that 30,000 antibody tests were incorrectly included in the total number of COVID-19 tests in Orange County between April 28 and June 3.
California will require 19 counties — including Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura — to shutter some indoor businesses for at least three weeks due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Orange County is rolling back some of its reopening plans over concerns about rising coronavirus cases.
Orange County health officials reported 570 new COVID-19 cases and five additional deaths Wednesday.
Public health officials are ordering bars in Orange County that do not offer dine-in food service to be closed effective Thursday.
Orange County reported 779 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, the highest number of infections the county has reported to date.
Ultimately, the decision could be in the hands of O.C. voters who might see the question of renaming the airport on a ballot initiative this fall.
Gov. Gavin Newsom said Orange County has been added to the state's "watch list'' due to concerning coronavirus statistics.
As of Sunday, there were 146 new coronavirus cases and 3 new deaths reported in Orange County.
OC Democratic Party calls for a return to the airport's original name, Orange County Airport.
Orange County health officials reported seven additional coronavirus-related deaths Thursday along with a jump in hospitalizations.
The U.S. Small Business Administration approved California's request for a disaster declaration, making loans available to eligible small businesses, private nonprofit organizations, including faith-based organizations, that experienced financial losses directly related to the fire.
San Bernardino County deputies arrested a man accused of intentionally crashing into a group of adults and kids who were playing basketball in their neighborhood street.
Amazon representatives say the e-bikes solve real city problems like congestion, traffic and noise by taking vehicles off the roads, and they have already been operating in more than 50 cities in Europe.
Some of the most common diagnoses among Boyle Heights patients included the toxic effects of smoke, contact/exposure to hazardous substances and acute upper respiratory infection.
For many, it's deeply personal, as mortgage payments for burned-up lots still must be paid.
The U.S. Small Business Administration approved California's request for a disaster declaration, making loans available to eligible small businesses, private nonprofit organizations, including faith-based organizations, that experienced financial losses directly related to the fire.
San Bernardino County deputies arrested a man accused of intentionally crashing into a group of adults and kids who were playing basketball in their neighborhood street.
Amazon representatives say the e-bikes solve real city problems like congestion, traffic and noise by taking vehicles off the roads, and they have already been operating in more than 50 cities in Europe.
Some of the most common diagnoses among Boyle Heights patients included the toxic effects of smoke, contact/exposure to hazardous substances and acute upper respiratory infection.
For many, it's deeply personal, as mortgage payments for burned-up lots still must be paid.
The U.S. Small Business Administration approved California's request for a disaster declaration, making loans available to eligible small businesses, private nonprofit organizations, including faith-based organizations, that experienced financial losses directly related to the fire.
Amazon representatives say the e-bikes solve real city problems like congestion, traffic and noise by taking vehicles off the roads, and they have already been operating in more than 50 cities in Europe.
Some of the most common diagnoses among Boyle Heights patients included the toxic effects of smoke, contact/exposure to hazardous substances and acute upper respiratory infection.
For many, it's deeply personal, as mortgage payments for burned-up lots still must be paid.
Earlier in June, a jury acquitted Gene Evin Atkins, 36, of first-degree murder and deadlocked 10-2 on the second-degree murder charge. Concluding his retrial on Tuesday, a jury found him guilty of second-degree murder.
The crash killed a 23-year-old man from Los Angeles.
Since Newport-Mesa Unified School District trustees voted to ban younger students from riding e-bikes on campus, the first day of the 2026-27 school year saw more bicycles, skateboards, and students walking with friends.
Southern California Edison says that Public Safety Power Shutoffs could occur more frequently and last longer than usual in 2026 due to rising fire risk.
A woman and a teenage girl were rescued from Aliso Beach in Laguna Beach on Saturday afternoon after they were found unresponsive in the water.
Disneyland hotel workers took to the streets of Anaheim over the weekend to protest for fair wages ahead of their upcoming contract negotiations.
San Bernardino County deputies arrested a man accused of intentionally crashing into a group of adults and kids who were playing basketball in their neighborhood street.
Riverside County deputies arrested a 52-year-old San Jacinto woman for allegedly driving under the influence when she caused a two-car crash that killed an 8-year-old girl and left five others hospitalized over the weekend in Perris.
Police said alcohol appeared to be a factor in the crash.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said the driver intentionally ran over several adults and one child.
Southern California Edison says that Public Safety Power Shutoffs could occur more frequently and last longer than usual in 2026 due to rising fire risk.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
The Justice Department is planning to deploy a record 1,000 federal monitors to polling places throughout the U.S. for the midterm elections.
The lawsuit accuses the social media giant of contributing to the youth mental health crisis by deliberately designing features that addict children to its platforms.
Hayden Panettiere, who shares a daughter with the former boxing champ, died on Sunday at 36 years old.
The baby was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, which requires a series of surgeries. The parents had asked the surrogate to get an abortion when they learned of the diagnosis.
The Justice Department is planning to deploy a record 1,000 federal monitors to polling places throughout the U.S. for the midterm elections.
California lawmakers are weighing whether to take action after videos surfaced showing an electric-shock glove that may soon be used as part of federal immigration enforcement.
The allegations include "engaging in inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer," according to the committee.
The Supreme Court declined for the second time to consider President Trump's appeal in the E. Jean Carroll case.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.
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.
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.
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.
Shohei Ohtani homered twice to help spark a slumping Dodgers offense, Blake Snell struck out five over six innings and Los Angeles beat the Colorado Rockies 11-5.
Logan Henderson allowed one run in seven innings, Jake Bauers had four hits and two RBIs, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 to take three of four in the matchup of division leaders.
Noah Cameron pitched a one hitter, Michael Massey and Bobby Witt Jr. hit home runs, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-0.
The Los Angeles Dodgers put pitcher Justin Wrobleski on the 15-day injured list because of left forearm irritation.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Hayden Panettiere, who shares a daughter with the former boxing champ, died on Sunday at 36 years old.
Co-stars and friends of Hayden Panettiere are remembering her for her friendship, intelligence and talent after her shocking death on Sunday.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
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.
Patti Paniccia is now a part of surfing royalty after receiving her own spot on the Surfing Walk of Fame. Rina Nakano reports.
St. John's Community Health, which deployed mobile clinics to the Boyle Heights community following the Lineage warehouse fire, says that it treated hundreds of residents for "toxic exposure and smoke inhalation." Jasmine Viel reports.
Jeff Nguyen reports from Long Beach, where he spoke with both of the victims who were rescued hours after going missing while riding personal watercraft over the weekend.
Cancer survivor Nyla Harding is heading back to college, but before she leaves, she shares her Make-a-Wish gift, handing out goods she bought for young patients at City of Hope.
A group of Eaton Fire survivors loaded onto buses this morning and are heading to Sacramento to ask state leaders for funding as the community continues its rebuilding efforts.
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.
