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LA Mulls Reopening Bars, Camps, Filming As Coronavirus Spreads

The coronavirus is spreading at a higher rate in Los Angeles, but massive crowds continue to gather, and more businesses may soon reopen.

OC Coronavirus Community Transmission On The Rise

As more residents are hospitalized, & businesses reopen across the county, the need for facemasks, social distancing was reiterated, Monday.

Officials Say No Prosecution Planned Against Protesters

Authorities will not pursue criminal or financial penalties against protesters who were detained.

Church Bells To Toll For 8 Minutes, 46 Seconds For George Floyd

Bells will toll at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels for George Floyd's funeral as the LA Archdiocese calls on churches to ring bells.

Corona Del Mar Construction Fire Ignites Hillside Monday

A home under construction was the start of a fire between multi-million dollar homes, Monday. Newport Beach Firefighters raced to the scene.

Schools Plan Calls For Masks, Virtual Field Trips, Small Classes

The state recommendations for reopening schools largely mirror LA County's, but LAUSD cautions that much more work needs to be done.

Authorities Investigate Looting Across Santa Monica, Los Angeles

Several agencies are investigating what happened during Sunday's unrest throughout Santa Monica and Los Angeles.

Five Brush Fires Kindle Early Start To LA's Fire Season

Firefighters in Los Angeles County were busy battling a series of brush fires overnight. The largest was a 60-acre blaze in Castaic.

Lenny & Larry’s Of L.A. To Donate Cookies To Delivery Drivers

Originally founded by two Venice "gym rats," the vegan protein cookie company aims to give away 50K cookies to UPS drivers as thanks.

LA Renters Must Work 60.9 Hours A Week To Afford 1-Bedroom: Study

A new study analyzed average pay and average rents, concluding that Angelenos have to work harder than most for less home.

Good News For Asymptomatic Health Care Professionals: CHOC Study

A study shows health care workers in a pediatric emergency department with low cases of COVID-19 are not likely to be carriers of the virus.

Officer Shot With Crossbow In North Hollywood Standoff

A suspect barricaded in a North Hollywood apartment building Sunday emerged and fired at a SWAT officer, according to police.

California Nail Salon Owners Beg To Reopen Amid Coronavirus

Nailing It For America held a planned protest Monday, calling for a reopening of nail salons in California amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Firefighters Battle Brush Fire Near 22 & 605 Freeways

Orange County Fire Authority responded to a brush fire burning off freeways near Leisure World.

OC Protesters Honor George Floyd In Funeral Procession

Four processions made their way from across Orange County and Los Angeles to downtown LA for a midday protest, Monday.

Explosive Downtown Fire Threatens Massive Produce Market

More than a hundred firefighters battled a "Major Emergency" fire in Downtown Los Angeles Monday.

Missing In Mission Viejo: Have You Seen Vernon?

Family and friends of this Mission Viejo man are reaching out to anyone who may know his whereabouts. Have you seen Vernon?

Virtual Dog Training Course For Kids Offered By SPCALA

As families plan their pandemic summer, virtual dog training for kids has been added to the menu.

Sewage Spill In Laguna Beach Leads To Beach Closures

This stretch of Laguna Beach is closed following a raw sewage spill.

Churriño Introduces Pride-Themed Churros In Long Beach

The shop also is selling limited-edition, holographic Pride stickers with a portion of proceeds going to the local LGBTQ Center.

ACLU Sues LA For GPS Tracking Scooters

The Los Angeles Department of Transportation uses GPS to track rental scooters to within a few feet.