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Watch: Squirrels Take Over Santa Monica Park Amid Coronavirus

While Santa Monica is under stay-at-home orders, the squirrels are enjoying their time sunbathing at the park without humans.

'Skip Shopping' This Week As Coronavirus Death Rate Climbs In LA

Residents, especially the elderly and vulnerable, should choose this week to avoid risking shopping trips, county health experts advised.

Coronavirus Totals In Orange County Week 5: 882 Cases, 14 Deaths

At the start of week 5 of the coronavirus shutdown, 51 cases were reported across Orange County, along with 14 total deaths.

LA Zoo Big Cats To Social Distance Due Coronavirus Vulnerability

After a Bronx Zoo tiger contracted the coronavirus, officials at the LA Zoo implemented new measures to protect the animals.

6,377 Coronavirus Cases In Los Angeles County: Where They Are

Los Angeles County identified 420 more cases of the new coronavirus and 15 more deaths over the last 24 hours.

Huntington Beach Social Distance Fail Amid Coronavirus Closures

While 62 people in Huntington Beach were under quarantine or hospitalized due to positive coronavirus cases, far more strolled the shore.

Watch Out For These Scams Circulating During The Outbreak: FBI

Criminals are looking to take advantage of people hurt amid the outbreak, often turning them into "money-mules," the FBI warns.

Where To House Sick Homeless: Laguna Woods Ayres Hotel A No-Go

The Ayres Hotel doesn't want to house coronavirus positive & at-risk transients, even as the council seeks to block the county's plan.

Make Masks And Wear Them To Prevent Coronavirus Spread In OC

Orange County's top doctors have told residents to start wearing masks, though not the kind mandated for doctors. Here are some of the best.

4 Trapped In Storm Drain In Lakewood

Firefighters are working to free four people trapped in a storm drain as storm runoff rages through the county's drainage system.

Malibu Offering Free Drive-Through Coronavirus Testing

Malibu is offering free coronavirus tests for first responders and high-risk residents through Saturday.

Easter Week In Orange County: Church Services, At Home Egg Hunts

During coronavirus & social distancing, OC families look to homemade egg hunts, online gatherings & online services through Sunday.

Orange County's Elderly Seek Connections Amid Coronavirus

Many of the neediest residents in Orange County are the elderly. This week, we look into how they are coping, what they need, & how to help.

Fire Damages Highland Park Two-Story Home

The cause of the blaze Monday afternoon remained under investigation.

Hermosa Beach Names Paul LeBaron As New Police Chief

The new police chief is a 27-year veteran of the Long Beach Police Department.

Flash Flood Watch For Orange County Through Wednesday

The National Weather Service is tracking a slow-moving storm through the area, promising torrential rain, and a threat of thunderstorms.