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UCSD Researchers Empirically Tie Loss Of Senses To Coronavirus

Loss of sensory functions have been anecdotally linked to COVID-19 infections, but UCSD researchers reported the first data-backed link.

Boyfriend Arrested In Suspected Puppy Abuse

An Irvine man was accused of kicking a French bulldog puppy, sending it down the stairs of his girlfriend's home.

13 Orange County Jail Inmates Test Positive For Coronavirus

Three inmates have recovered while ten others remain in medical isolation, the OC Sheriff Department reports.

Daily Dose Of Disney: Monte Cristo Sandwich A La Blue Bayou

If you have the coronavirus shutdown cooking fever, as so many of us shut-ins do, try your hand at this Disneyland French Quarter delicacy.

Don't Let Coronavirus Fears Hurt You: Call 911 If Needed

Orange County's top medical officer reminds all to call 9-1-1 if you are in need of medical assistance. Hospitals are open & ready to help.

Laguna Beach's Pop-Up Easter Parade Brightens Gloomy Sunday

A handful of residents organized this parade of vehicles, festooned in Easter decorations, to the delight of Laguna Beach's children.

Latest Orange County Coronavirus Updates: 1,283 Cases, 19 Deaths

Is social distancing starting to work? Only 9 cases reported on Monday, no deaths since the weekend, 103 COVID-19 patients in the hospital.

25 New Coronavirus Deaths, 239 More Cases Reported In LA County

Los Angeles County on Monday reported its lowest daily increase in coronavirus cases since early March, but deaths surged above 300.

Free DIY Mask Ideas Courtesy Of SoCal Makers During Coronavirus

Create an easy DIY mask with on-hand materials from home! Watch an easy tutorial & walk outside with confidence in the coronavirus shutdown.

Gas Prices Fall To Lowest Price In Three Years

Gas prices plummeted to prices not seen since 2017. What was the best price you've seen, and when did you fill-up the tank last?

LA County Offering $20K Loans To Businesses Hurt By Coronavirus

LA County will offer low-interest loans of up to $20,000 to small businesses affected by COVID-19, officials announced Monday.

Superior Court Reduces LA's Jail Population Due To Coronavirus

Concerns about the coronavirus pandemic have led Los Angeles authorities to reduce "non-violent" inmates by the hundreds.

LAUSD Students Online School Through Summer, Virtual Graduation

Class of 2020 to graduate through virtual ceremonies; no failing grades spring semester, as students & families navigate technical troubles.

$500 Million Skyscraper Planned For Downtown Los Angeles

Despite the coronavirus crisis, an Australian developer is pushing ahead with plans for a $500 million, 43-story tower in downtown LA.

St. Vincent Hospital Reopens For Coronavirus Patients Monday

St. Vincent Medical Center in Westlake, closed earlier this year due to bankruptcy, is set to reopen Monday to treat coronavirus patients.

Caltrans To Let Overweight Trucks Deliver Coronavirus Supplies

Caltrans said Monday it will issue special permits allowing "overweight" trucks to deliver emergency coronavirus supplies across California.

LA Company Turns Mobile Dental Unit Into ER: Coronavirus

QueensCare, an LA community health provider, is converting a mobile dental care unit into an emergency room to be used at a local hospital.

Westfield Century City Mall Shooting Suspect Arrested In Maryland

A man suspected in a fatal January shooting at the Westfield Century City mall was arrested in Baltimore and extradited to LA, police said.

25th District Voters Get Ballots In Race To Replace Katie Hill

Ballots were mailed Monday for the May 12 special election to fill the remainder of Katie Hill's term in LA's 25th Congressional District.

Possible Electrocution Victim Found After Sunland Garage Fire

The body of a man who may have been electrocuted was found Monday afternoon after fire crews extinguished a garage fire in Sunland.

LA County Offering $20K Loans To Businesses Hurt By Coronavirus

LA County will offer low-interest loans of up to $20,000 to small businesses affected by COVID-19, officials announced Monday.

Coronavirus Death Toll Climbs To 50 In Riverside County

County health officials on Monday reported 132 new COVID-19 cases and nine more deaths.

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