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'Disgusting' Prankster Eggs Mask Vendor In Los Angeles

Sheriff's officials have a message for a suspect who filmed his mean prank: "Stay home next time. In the meantime we'll be in touch."

Newsom Scolds OC Beach Cities For Staying Open Amid Coronavirus

Coastal residents walk, jog, or surf their shores on weekdays, but Orange County is in a quandary about what to do when visitors arrive.

Coronavirus: Santa Monica Nurses Ask Hospital For Hotel Rooms

Nurses and community members protested in a caravan outside a Santa Monica hospital for the second time in two weeks.

Asteroid To Whiz Close By Earth On Wednesday Morning

The asteroid dubbed 1998 OR2 was discovered by JPL researchers and won't pass this close again until 2079.

Los Angeles Tops 1,000 Coronavirus Deaths Amid Signs Of Hope

The number of new cases may be leveling off, and there are currently no plans to extend the shutdown order set to expire May 15.

See Conditions At San Clemente Beach, Pier Right Now

Take a two-minute vacation as you social distance during coronavirus, & watch live streaming video of the southern California coast.

LA Schools Won't Reopen Without Widespread Testing: Beutner

LA schools will need widespread coronavirus testing and contact tracing before classes resume, said the superintendent.

Venice: Chef Matthew Kenney Launches Food Future Institute Online

Chef and Venice business owner Matthew Kenney is offering the Food Future Institute online.

Orange County Coronavirus Totals: 2,151 Cases & 42 Deaths

On Tuesday the OC Health Care Agency reported the latest coronavirus Totals: 34 new people tested positive, 3 more residents die.

James Walter Stephen, Fountain Valley Veteran, Remembered

James Walter Stephen was much beloved by his family and friends. The Marine Corps veteran passed away on April 21 at the age of 91.

All LA County Registered Voters To Get Mail-In Ballots

The Board of Supervisors voted to send vote-by-mail ballots in the November election to registered voters due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Local First Responders Thanked With 'World Famous Shrimp Trays'

San Pedro Fish Market donates its signature dish to hundreds of crews on coronavirus frontlines. Craving seafood? You can order one, too.

Ocean Institute Receives Make More Happen Award, $10,000 Donation

The award and the donation, through the Robert H. Harris Insurance Agency, Liberty Mutual and Safeco Insurance, will fund future classes.

Sheriff And Board Of Sups Trade Threats In Heated Budget Battle

The County Board of Supervisors took Sheriff Alex Villanueva to task over his department's budget deficit attributed to overtime costs.

Group Close To Buying Land Near 'Batcave' To Expand Griffith Park

The Friends of Griffith Park announced plans to buy land near Bronson Caves to expand the park's recreational area.

Judge Rejects Bid To Reopen LA Gun Stores As Essential Businesses

Los Angeles is within its rights to shut down gun stores such as Turner's Operations Inc. in Reseda, a judge ruled Tuesday.

Santa Monica Hotels Offer Hero Rates To Health, Emergency Workers

Several Santa Monica hotels are staying open during the coronavirus and offering hero rates to health care workers.

Sentencing Delayed For Hunter's Wife In Campaign Fund Misuse Case

Margaret Hunter pleaded guilty to using campaign credit cards on vacations, restaurant and bar tabs, clothes and other frivolous expenses.

Navy Destroyer With Coronavirus Outbreak To Stop In San Diego

The guided-missile destroyer USS Kidd, which is experiencing an outbreak of the coronavirus, will stop in San Diego, the Navy reported.

Organizer Of San Diego Coronavirus Protests Faces More Charges

Police submitted a second case against Naomi Soria in connection with Sunday's "Day of Liberty San Diego Freedom Rally" in Pacific Beach.

Culver City Company Hiring Unsung Heroes In Coronavirus Fight

Culver City-based Servicon Systems Inc. is hiring up to 100 new employees to help protect and disinfect health care providers workplaces.