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Los Angeles, Riverside and Orange Counties are amongst the many feeling the immense strain of the COVID-19 pandemic, as numbers continue to climb nationwide.
Orange County residents who are desperate for their test results have received emails, according to Supervisor Katrina Foley, that retesting is now recommended.
Hospitalizations in Orange County have swelled from 964 on Monday to 1,013 on Tuesday, according to the Orange County Health Care Agency. The number of intensive care unit patients are also up from 140 to 159.
Orange County's COVID-19 hospitalizations continued to climb Saturday, rising to 875 -- up from 779 on Friday and 724 on Thursday, according to the latest state figures.
At-home test kits are sold out or hard to find in retail stores, and county officials are again scrambling to set up more testing sites – which had started to dwindle as more people got vaccinated.
Kelly Ernby, who specialized in environmental and consumer law, joined the Orange County District Attorney's Office in 2011.
As COVID-19 cases continue to surge and with kids returning to school from their holiday break, school districts are offering free at-home testing kits to their students.
Orange County's COVID-19 hospitalizations have surpassed the number reached during the summer surge -- which was fueled by the contagious Delta variant -- and the figure is nearing the peak from the first wave in the summer of 2020, according to data released Tuesday by the Orange County Health Care Agency.
COVID-19 numbers continue to soar in Orange County with 15,427 new cases and 5 deaths reported Monday by the Orange County Health Care Agency.
Mater Dei High School president Fr. Walter Jenkins has resigned from his position months after an alleged hazing scandal involving the school's football team, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange announced on Saturday.
As cases surge throughout the region, nine of the 25 hospitals in Orange County have resurrected surge tents outside their facilities, just as they did during last year's winter surge.
The State of Emergency was issued in response to the rash of winter storms that has hit the state over recent weeks.
Orange County's COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to soar along with case rates, according to data released by the Orange County Health Care Agency.
Two men were rushed to a hospital after a fiery crash on a Tustin roadway, apparently caused by driving at a high rate of speed, authorities said Wednesday.
Mandatory evacuations have gone into effect near the Bond Fire burn scar area in Silverado, Williams and Modjeska Canyons.
The no-burn order was extended to last through Monday evening, and restricts the use of wood-burning stoves and fireplaces due to highly forecasted levels of air pollution.
The news comes on the same day that Riverside County also reported their first Omicron variant case.
Aaron Ketelaar allegedly hacked into several accounts at Villa Park High School on Dec. 18, 2020, and posted the offensive content in the class announcement section.
As COVID-19 cases surge, California reinstated a statewide mask mandate on Monday, set to begin on Wednesday. But for those in the Inland Empire, this is brand new information.
Members of Teamsters Local 396 who work for Republic Services went on strike last week, citing the company's failure to reach a fair contract with the union.
The Orange County Sheriff's Department has lifted the mandatory evacuation order in the Bond Fire burn area.
Surfers take advantage of the windy conditions
A storm has hit the Southland, forcing multiple evacuation orders and evacuation warnings across the region.
A Flash Flood Warning is in place across central Orange County until 1:45 p.m. Tuesday due to heavy rain in the area.
Mark Stone scored 25 seconds into overtime, Jack Eichel had three assists and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Kawhi Leonard scored 33 points and James Harden added 22 points as the Los Angeles Clippers extended their winning streak to four games with a 119-105 victory over the Washington Wizards.
Orange County prosecutors said the suspect was allegedly sex trafficking a 17-year-old girl in Anaheim.
Trent Perry scores a career-high 30 points as UCLA defeats Penn State 71-60 on Wednesday night.
Kiki Rice had 25 points on 8-for-9 shooting and Lauren Betts posted her third straight double-double, leading No. 3 UCLA past Minnesota 76-58 on Wednesday night.
Orange County prosecutors said the suspect was allegedly sex trafficking a 17-year-old girl in Anaheim.
Firefighters said that flames from the boarded-up business were threatening the four-story apartment building next door, prompting evacuations for residents.
Los Angeles County animal services officers recovered approximately 200 ducks from a box truck in Palmdale on Wednesday morning.
Locals with billing postal codes in Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside and Ventura counties are eligible for a presale draw.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he is blocking Louisiana's effort to extradite a California doctor accused of mailing abortion pills out of state.
Los Angeles County animal services officers recovered approximately 200 ducks from a box truck in Palmdale on Wednesday morning.
Evacuating during a disaster can be stressful and scary, but it doesn't have to be if you're ready.
Long Beach police released security camera footage showing a person of interest in a 2025 murder case.
A woman was hospitalized on Wednesday after she was injured jumping from a moving vehicle during an attempted kidnapping in Hollywood, police said.
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School was placed on lockdown after several possible grenades were found at a Rosemead home on Wednesday afternoon.
Orange County prosecutors said the suspect was allegedly sex trafficking a 17-year-old girl in Anaheim.
Irvine police are looking for a woman who left a Bible on a doorstep after stealing a package in Irvine.
The abandoned Westminster Mall has turned into a hotspot for vandalism since shuttering in late 2025, according to police who are attempting to raise awareness about the issue.
A dog lost in a remote Orange County canyon for two days was rescued over the weekend due to new thermal drone technology used by Mission Viejo Animal Services.
An Orange County man who suffered a heart attack on a pickleball court last month reunited with the off-duty firefighter who saved his life.
A driver who was possibly driving under the influence triggered a deadly wrong-way crash on the 215 Freeway in Riverside early Wednesday morning, according to California Highway Patrol officers.
Firefighters said that the woman suffered severe burns when she escaped from the burning mobile home at around 11 a.m on Tuesday.
Police said that the driver was hospitalized in critical condition after he was stabbed multiple times by a passenger on Saturday morning.
The cashier said the suspect asked for Oreo ice cream before pulling out a knife and demanding money.
While it's not clear what caused the big rig to topple, high winds are in the region's forecast for Thursday.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he is blocking Louisiana's effort to extradite a California doctor accused of mailing abortion pills out of state.
A shooting occurred Wednesday night in north Minneapolis after ICE officers were attacked by men with shovels during an arrest operation, three U.S. officials told CBS News.
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
A panel for the U.S. Central District Court of California ruled Democrats can proceed in using their redrawn congressional maps for the 2026 midterm elections.
A Verizon spokesperson told CBS News that an outage that customers reported beginning around noon Eastern Time had been resolved.
President Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom are both pitching plans to restrict corporations from buying single-family homes.
A shooting occurred Wednesday night in north Minneapolis after ICE officers were attacked by men with shovels during an arrest operation, three U.S. officials told CBS News.
The State Department announced it will stop giving out visas to nationals of dozens of countries who are seeking to move to the U.S. permanently.
A panel for the U.S. Central District Court of California ruled Democrats can proceed in using their redrawn congressional maps for the 2026 midterm elections.
The FBI's search is part of a probe into a federal employee suspected of mishandling classified information, Attorney General Pam Bondi 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.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
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.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
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.
California is set to join a growing list of states banning the practice of cat declawing, under a new law taking effect in January.
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.
Waymo has begun offering autonomous robotaxi service using freeways for the first time in select cities in California and Arizona, the company announced.
Mark Stone scored 25 seconds into overtime, Jack Eichel had three assists and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Kawhi Leonard scored 33 points and James Harden added 22 points as the Los Angeles Clippers extended their winning streak to four games with a 119-105 victory over the Washington Wizards.
Trent Perry scores a career-high 30 points as UCLA defeats Penn State 71-60 on Wednesday night.
Kiki Rice had 25 points on 8-for-9 shooting and Lauren Betts posted her third straight double-double, leading No. 3 UCLA past Minnesota 76-58 on Wednesday night.
Chris Kreider and Beckett Sennecke scored goals, Lukas Dostal survived a barrage of shots in the final minutes, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Dallas Stars 3-1 to snap a nine-game skid.
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday he was blocking Louisiana's attempt to extradite a doctor in the Golden State accused of mailing abortion pills. Tom Wait reports.
The American Red Cross says one of the biggest mistakes people make is not having an earthquake kit ready. CBS LA's Sheba Turk talks with an expert about what you need inside your kit.
The regime in Iran has threatened capital punishment for people arrested during anti-government protests, which have been going on in the country for the last three weeks. Sources have told CBS News that at least 12,000 and possibly as many as 20,000 have been killed. Gio Insignares reports.
Standard homeowner's insurance does not cover earthquake damage. CBS LA's Kristine Lazar talks to an insurance expert about what you need to know about earthquake coverage and how important it is.
The blaze began the night before, leading to a massive response from fire crews. Early Wednesday morning, the fire reignited.
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.
