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Outbreak At Tinseltown's Nursing Home Claims Another Legend

Joel Rogosin, "77 Sunset Strip" producer, is the fifth artist to die of the coronavirus at the Motion Picture and Television Retirement home

Santa Monica Nurses Suspended For Demanding Masks Back On The Job

A Santa Monica nurse tells Patch what happened when she stood up for herself, other nurses and patients.

Free Hot Dogs For Kids -- Thanks To Anonymous Donor In Long Beach

Stop by Rasselbock Kitchen & Beer Garden for the curbside pick-up, Friday giveaway ... while supplies last.

LA To List Restaurants With Coronavirus Outbreaks As Cases Spike

With more than 1,300 new COVID-19 cases confirmed daily across LA County, officials are adopting new strategies to curb the spread.

On The Edge Of Homelessness In OC: United Way Seeks To Help

Families on the brink of homelessness in time of coronavirus are helped across OC, thanks to the United Way $500 emergency debit cards.

Craving Schnitzel & Sauerkraut? Rasselbock Opens For Takeout

If your stay-at-home could use some Oktoberfest oom-pah-pah, the Mar Vista restaurant is standing by and ready to deliver its German eats.

2 Redondo Beach Schools Earn Green Ribbon Distinction

On Earth Day, Jefferson Elementary and Patricia Dreizler Continuation High are recognized for their efforts to reduce environmental impact.

Early Morning Earthquake Rattles Southland

Epicentered near Inglewood, the temblor rattled residents out of bed just after midnight.

How Much OC Colleges Will Get From CARES Act During Coronavirus

At least half of the funding to institutions is required to be distributed to students in the form of emergency cash grants

Working Wardrobes Rebuilding Lives, Rebooting Careers

The Orange County nonprofit that lost everything to fire is helping job-seekers during the coronavirus pandemic through a new video series.

Police Search LA Home Of Suspect In Kristin Smart Disappearance

For the second time this year, investigators served a warrant at the LA home of a suspect in the 1996 disappearance of Kristin Smart.

Orange County Coronavirus Counts: 67 New Cases, 1 Person Dies

Another person has died as a result of coronavirus, Wednesday. A total of 1,753 residents have tested positive.

74 At Huntington Beach Nursing Home Have Coronavirus, 2 Die

2 residents of a Huntington Beach nursing home have died among the 50 who tested positive for coronavirus. The facility remains locked down.

Organizer Of San Diego Coronavirus Protest Faces Possible Charges

A woman who organized the protest in San Diego opposing stay-at-home orders is facing arrest and possible charges, attorneys said.

Crystal Cove State Beach Earns State Park Grant On Earth Day

On Earth Day, Orange County's famed Crystal Cove State Beach was awarded a grant, along with 20 other southland parks.

405 Freeway Construction Fire Blazes In North OC

A construction zone caught fire, Wednesday sending up a column of thick black smoke. A power outage in that area is affecting over 1k homes.

UCLA Tech Accused Of Stealing Drugs Touted As COVID-19 Treatment

A pharmacy tech at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center stole hydroxychloroquine tablets touted as a COVID-19 treatment, prosecutors allege.

Musso and Frank Grill Sues Insurer Over Coronavirus Losses

Hollywood's oldest restaurant was allegedly denied its insurance claim to cover losses caused by the coronavirus shutdown.

LA Begins Distributing Prepaid Debit Cards To Residents

Los Angeles Police will be stationed at debit card distribution sites across the city to help keep the peace.

Santa Monica Pier's Ferris Wheel Goes Green For Earth Day

Pacific Park's Ferris wheel at Santa Monica Pier will light up green for Earth Day.