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Thousands Help D-DAY Vet Celebrate 105th Birthday

When the coronavirus crisis canceled his 105th birthday bash, Sam Sachs hoped for some cards instead. He got his wish, and then some.

SoCal Flees Heat At Beaches, Beach City Coronavirus Totals

Orange County kept their beaches open over the hot weekend. It worked in some areas and failed in others amid coronavirus closures.

LA's Coronavirus Death Toll Climbs As SoCal Eases Restrictions

As crowds packed beaches in Orange and Ventura counties, LA saw its COVID-19 death toll double in a week, including 11 health care workers.

Coronavirus: Manhattan Beach To Consider Reopening Farmers Market

Manhattan Beach City Council will decide on reopening the farmers market.

LA Lakers Return Millions To Small Business Aid Fund

The Lakers were among several large organizations that received millions in federal aid while thousands of small businesses were denied.

Starbucks In Santa Monica Closes Permanently

Starbucks at 1426 Montana Avenue, near 15th Street, is closed.

Loss Of Smell Could Be Sign Of Milder Coronavirus Cases: UCSD

Researchers at UC San Diego Health have found that loss of smell related to COVID-19 suggests illness is more likely to be mild to moderate.

Orange County Fair Cancels 2020 Event Amid Coronavirus

In yet another casualty of the 2020 coronavirus closures, the Orange County Fair's board agreed to cancel the event for 2020.

Manhattan Beach Toyota, Red Cross Hosting Blood Drive

Manhattan Beach Toyota will host a blood drive during the coronavirus pandemic with the Red Cross in Manhattan Beach on May 5.

Coroner IDs Garden Grove Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash Sunday

An early morning crash claimed the life of a Garden Grove resident, as he rode through the city of Seal Beach, CHP says.

Famed Marine Artist Wyland Invites All To Virtual Gallery Tour

Renowned artist Wyland is opening up the doors to his Laguna Beach home and studio this week.

Nirvana Grille Serves Laguna Beach's Elderly 130 Meals

Together with Sally's Fund, the popular eatery delivered fresh-baked delicacies & holiday meals to the city's most vulnerable residents.

How To Score 1 Pound Of Free Bacon At NORMS In O.C.

The restaurant offer at Orange County locales is good through the end of the month or while supplies last.

Ramadan Meals To-Go Offered At 2 O.C. Restaurants

Mint Indian Food in Laguna Hills is featuring the pre-dawn Suhur meal, with Khan Saab in Fullerton covering the nightly Iftar feast.

How Many Coronavirus Cases Are In Marina Del Rey?

Los Angeles County officials report the latest number of coronavirus cases in Marina del Rey.

LA's Heat Wave And High Winds To Last Another Day

The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory in Los Angeles where temperatures are expected to reach the 90s again.

Some San Diego County Beaches Reopen After Coronavirus Closures

The cities of Coronado, Encinitas, Imperial Beach, Oceanside and San Diego reopened some beaches with restrictions.

Report: Navy Recommends Reinstating Fired Carrier Captain

Navy officials have recommended reinstating Capt. Brett Crozier, formerly of the San Diego-based USS Theodore Roosevelt, it was reported.

Court Pushes Back Bar Exam For California's Law School Grads

California's highest court ordered that the July bar exam be postponed to September and called for online testing.

Sheriff Unveils Mask Decontamination Center

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is the first department nationwide to open a center that can decontaminate 30,000 masks daily.