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Disneyland Resort Reopening Dates Announced, The Magic Returns

On their 65th birthday, Disneyland Park will reopen the gates to the happiest place on earth, with some changes, to the delight of fans.

LA Walks A Tightrope, Reopening As Coronavirus Outbreak Worsens

LA is seeing more community transmission of COVID-19 since reopening, but the county is taking another leap with gym and bar reopenings.

50 Acres Burned In Sepulveda Fire In Bel-Air Area

More than 200 firefighters battled to halt the forward progress of the blaze at 50 acres Wednesday morning.

San Diego Zoo And Safari Park To Reopen After Coronavirus Closure

Both parks have been closed since mid-March. It was the first major closure in the 103-year history of San Diego Zoo Global.

Camp Pinniped Goes Online With Pacific Marine Mammal Center

The Pacific Marine Mammal Center is going online for summer camp in 2020, helping kids learn about the marine mammals they save, & more.

LAPD Investigates Its Own For Brutality Against Protesters

Already seven officers were removed from field duty and dozens more are under investigation for treatment of protesters.

13 Residents Die In Orange County, 7,737 Total Coronavirus Cases

As the medical community weighs in on Dr. Nichole Quick's abrupt resignation as Orange County's top doctor, coronavirus is still prevalent.

Drug Deal Freeway Shooting Shuts Down 110 For Hours

Police describe the car-to-car shooting as a drug deal gone wrong. One of the vehicles got away.

OC Family To Family Campaign Reaches $1 Million In Donations

Each family will receive a $500 emergency Bank of America debit card to help with rent, utilities, food, & basic needs during the pandemic.

Cop Violated Policy In Killing Of Disabled Man At Costco

The Police Commission determined that the off-duty LAPD officer, who shot and killed a disabled man in a Costco sample line, violated policy

Universal Studios CityWalk Begins Phased Reopening

Voodoo Doughnut, Johnny Rockets, Blaze Pizza, Starbucks, Crepe Cafe, are among the shops open for business at Universal Studios CityWalk.

Transient-Mechanic Charged In Garage Owner's Fatal Shooting: Cops

A Huntington Beach man's body was found inside his Costa Mesa automotive repair business, Monday.

Brush Fire Scorches 2 Acres Off Mulholland Drive

Firefighters worked to quickly halt the spread of a brush Fire Wednesday afternoon near Beverly Crest.

OC Resolution Supports Both BLM Protesters And Law Enforcement

Orange County Board of Supervisors stands firm with the Black Lives Matter movement and the Orange County Sheriff's Department.

Courthouse Renamed In Westminster

The West Justice Center Orange County Courthouse will be named after the county's first Asian American attorney.

USS Kidd Leaves San Diego After Recovering From COVID-19 Outbreak

The ship underwent a deep-cleaning that balanced decontamination with preventing damage to the ship's critical systems, officials said.