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No Mask, No Service: Garcetti Tells Businesses To Crack Down

LA is at level Orange, the extremely high risk of coronavirus infection, meaning you should assume everyone is infected, the mayor said.

Newport Beaches Closed July 4 Holiday Weekend Amid Coronavirus

With 2 Newport Beach lifeguards infected with the coronavirus, & 21 more in quarantine, the city approved a hard closure of beaches.

Pandemic 'Creating Substantial Anxiety' In Venice Community

A mental health advocate describes what Venice Family Clinic and the Venice community are facing in the wake of the pandemic.

Laguna Beaches Close For July 4, State Beach Parking Closed

Laguna Beach has closed its beaches for July 4, and possibly beyond. State beach parking is also closed, according to the state.

More Shutdowns Ordered As Coronavirus Surges Across Los Angeles

Health officials beg residents to avoid holiday gatherings and businesses are shut down again in an effort to slow the outbreak.

Albertsons, Vons & Rite Aid Workers Demand Hazard Pay In Pandemic

Essential workers are asking Albertsons, Vons and Rite Aid to maintain a $2 pay increase as coronavirus rates rise across California.

Orange County Orders Bars Closed Effective Thursday At 12:01 A.M.

Orange County has just ordered the closure of all bars, effective at midnight.

Palos Verdes Parks, Trails And Beaches Close For July 4 Weekend

Parks, trails and beaches will close for the July 4 holiday weekend, Rancho Palos Verdes city officials said.

Bomb Squad, FBI Investigates Car For Explosives In Garden Grove

A man suspected of making threats on social media led investigators to search his car for explosives overnight in Garden Grove.

Youth Sailing Camp Open Through Orange Coast College

The Youth Camp program offers one-week sailing camps for kids ages seven to 16, with three different levels, depending on skill.

LAUSD Cuts $25M From School Police Budget

The Los Angeles school board approved a 35% cut to the LAUSD police force, which will mean layoffs for 65 officers.

Laura's House Celebrates Brighter Futures In Virtual Luncheon

The SoCal nonprofit organization dedicated to domestic violence prevention & education raised over $70,000 and lauded these local heroes.

Los Angeles City Council Votes To Cut $150M From LAPD Budget

The 12-2 decision comes amid widespread backlash against police brutality.

Fire Breaks Out In Palos Verdes Estates

Fire and police are on scene at a small fire in Palos Verdes Estates Wednesday.

Here Are The Most Popular Dog Breeds In Long Beach For 2020

A new ranking shows that Long Beach’s favorite pooch differs from the rest of the nation.

Sheriff: Altadena, Marina Del Rey Stations Won't Close

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva announced Wednesday that the Marina del Rey and Altadena stations won't close.

Los Angeles Faces State's Greatest Flooding Risk, Study Finds

The First Street Foundation Flood Model suggests that the risk of flooding across the U.S. is “significantly more” than previous estimates.

Three LA County Beaches Make Heal The Bay List For Water Quality

Three Los Angeles beaches in the South Bay were recognized for excellent year-round water quality.

Ringo Starr's 80th Birthday Bash Becomes Online Charity Concert

The celebrity-filled charity concert twill raise money for Black Lives Matter Global Network, the David Lynch Foundation, MusiCares and more