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Oxnard has been testing samples of its wastewater weekly for some time, and recently detected a mutation identified as N501Y, which is present in both the United Kingdom and South African variants of COVID-19.
Experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say the safest way to watch the Super Bowl is at home with the people you live with, but they still had a few tips for attending a watch party or even going to the game.
The co-founder of Carbon Health discusses the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines and how his company's technology is expediating the process in California.
Orange County reported another 1,279 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, bringing the total number of positive cases to 231,036.
The walk-up clinic is expected to administer up to 500 vaccinations per day.
A downtown Covina pub, owned by a man whose dispute with a Los Angeles County health inspector was captured on video in December, is being sued by the county for allegedly violating emergency health orders.
Orange County on Friday reported 1,460 new coronavirus cases and 107 more deaths.
Orange County reported an additional 29 COVID-19 fatalities Thursday, raising the death toll to 2,868, but hospitalization rates continued a downward trend.
Garcetti, who at 49 years old does not meet California's COVID-19 vaccination eligibility guidelines, received the vaccine on Jan. 21 after spending five days assisting efforts at the Dodger Stadium mass vaccination site.
Across the state, eligible people have had trouble getting appointments to get the vaccine, and sites have been hampered by dwindling supplies and a shortage of medically-trained volunteers and workers.
Los Angeles City Councilman Paul Koretz introduced a motion Wednesday to have the city begin work on a memorial for the victims of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Orange County reported an additional 71 COVID-19 fatalities Wednesday bringing the county's death toll to 2,839. According to a UC Irvine public health expert's projections, that number could reach 4,000 in three weeks
USC will continue to use online instruction until further notice due to elevated COVID-19 infections in Los Angeles County, according to USC Provost Charles F. Zukoski.
Skylight Books announced Wednesday that it will close once again after a staffer tested positive for COVID-19 for the second time this month.
Jasmine Jacobo died from coronavirus a few days after FaceTiming her five daughters during what turned out to be some of her final moments.
As of Tuesday evening, 2,126,270 Riverside County residents, 2,332,393 San Bernardino County residents and 930,298 Ventura County residents had been tested for COVID-19.
Los Angeles County's presiding judge has asked the county's public health director for help in speeding up COVID-19 vaccinations employees who work daily in the court system, the court announced Tuesday.
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles is launching a recovery program aimed at helping a growing number of so-called "long hauler" COVID-19 patients.
Los Angeles County will allow nail salons and barbershop to reopen and outdoor dining to resume by the end of the week.
Businesses such as restaurants an gyms were told they could resume outdoor business with modifications, while personal care businesses like hair salons, barber shops and nail salons were allowed to operate indoors, again with modifications to prevent further spread of the virus.
Orange County CEO Frank Kim said that it is unlikely the county will adopt any more restrictive terms.
A deputy with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has died of complications related to COVID-19, the department announced Monday.
The IRS warned taxpayers Monday about a new wave of COVID-19-related scams as the agency delivers the second round of Economic Impact Payments.
California rolled out a pilot website Monday that allows residents to receive alerts on when they're eligible to receive the COVID vaccine and then schedule an appointment.
Loyal patrons of Hollywood's famed Musso & Frank Grill have donated more than $100,000 to help the still-shuttered restaurant's employees during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the owners announced Monday.
Along with the arrests, deputies seized multiple stolen vehicles, firearms and narcotics.
Los Angeles County health officials issued a warning to the public on Friday due to a number of overdose deaths connected to a synthetic kratom compound.
A group of Koreatown residents is demanding action from local leaders as a sprawling homeless encampment taking up a vacant lot continues to grow without any supervision.
Police said that the homeowner heard someone trying to break into the kitchen of his apartment. He tried to fight them off before opening fire, striking the suspect in the chest.
Damon Bankston ran for 154 yards and a touchdown and caught a 43-yard touchdown pass to help New Mexico rout UCLA 35-10 on Friday night for its first victory over a Big Ten opponent.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University.
A person has been arrested in connection with the shooting that killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sources said.
Along with the arrests, deputies seized multiple stolen vehicles, firearms and narcotics.
Los Angeles County health officials issued a warning to the public on Friday due to a number of overdose deaths connected to a synthetic kratom compound.
A group of Koreatown residents is demanding action from local leaders as a sprawling homeless encampment taking up a vacant lot continues to grow without any supervision.
Along with the arrests, deputies seized multiple stolen vehicles, firearms and narcotics.
Los Angeles County health officials issued a warning to the public on Friday due to a number of overdose deaths connected to a synthetic kratom compound.
A group of Koreatown residents is demanding action from local leaders as a sprawling homeless encampment taking up a vacant lot continues to grow without any supervision.
Police said that the homeowner heard someone trying to break into the kitchen of his apartment. He tried to fight them off before opening fire, striking the suspect in the chest.
A Los Angeles County business owner is demanding help from local leaders as she's been subject to multiple burglaries in recent months, leaving her at risk of closing down for good.
The chase began in Compton and ended with an arrest in Laguna Hills.
Instead of avoiding potentially divisive political discussions, a group of people in Orange County are embracing the opportunity to speak, listen, and learn to opinions they may not agree with.
The Orange County woman who faces a series of felonies for registering her dog to vote in 2021 and 2022 made her first court appearance on Tuesday, saying through her legal team that she did so to "expose flaws" in California's voting system.
Prosecutors say that the dog's vote was counted in the 2021 gubernatorial recall election but denied in the 2022 primary election.
A fiery three-car crash killed a person and injured three others, including a child.
Police say that a man swung a sword at his neighbor during a confrontation on Thursday, which then led to an hours-long standoff before he was taken into custody.
Starting Saturday, Sept. 13, ZEMU will transport passengers along the 9-mile route along Metrolink's Arrow Corridor between San Bernardino and Redlands, all the while reducing pollution.
Riverside County authorities are seeking help from the public as they continue searching for the person or persons who have shot at least six free-roaming donkeys with arrows in recent months.
The retired truck driver pleaded guilty to another murder cold case in Titus County, Texas.
Police said the suspect had been arrested twice previously for burglarizing a different school in Murrieta and was expected to appear in court in the coming weeks.
The former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley has filed a legal claim against the city and Mayor Karen Bass nearly six months after she was removed as chief. KCAL Senior Report Ross Palombo has more on the legal move.
New data shows a dramatic increase in immigration arrests in our area. As Senior Reporter Ross Palombo found, we can now see exactly where these detainees are going.
Residents in the Rancho Palos Verdes have been living in fear that one day their homes might slide down the edge of the slope. Just when they thought they were going to be receiving funds to help, it got ripped away. Jeff Nguyen reports
Ross Palombo breaks down the latest numbers from ICE.
KCAL News reporter Ross Palombo reviews the charging documents, which outline the suspect's criminal history.
A person has been arrested in connection with the shooting that killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sources said.
California lawmakers are weighing whether to ban a group of chemicals known as PFAS, which are often called "forever chemicals," in cookware.
Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at an event at Utah Valley University Wednesday. His body was flown on Air Force Two to Arizona, where he lived with his family.
As the job market weakens, the number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits jumped last weak to its highest level in nearly four years.
Democrats ultimately pushed for more time to iron things out and secure support as the day stretched on, but Republicans refused.
Instead of avoiding potentially divisive political discussions, a group of people in Orange County are embracing the opportunity to speak, listen, and learn to opinions they may not agree with.
A person has been arrested in connection with the shooting that killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sources said.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
California lawmakers are weighing whether to ban a group of chemicals known as PFAS, which are often called "forever chemicals," in cookware.
Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at an event at Utah Valley University Wednesday. His body was flown on Air Force Two to Arizona, where he lived with his family.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Meal kit delivery firm HelloFresh will pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
A proposal brought on by Northern California lawmaker is seeking to improve the process of cleaning up abandoned shopping carts in the state, which are often a source of blight on streets and waterways.
Health officials say that the child developed a condition called subacute sclerosing panencephalitis, which can develop in someone who had a measles infection early in life.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended firing the director of the CDC at a hearing before a Senate committee on Thursday.
California, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii announced the formation of a health alliance to guide residents on vaccines and immunizations because of what a joint statement called "the politicization of science" by the federal government.
Riverside County health officials have issued a warning due to an increasing number of Valley Fever infections across the region.
Public health officials said the person may have been bitten by an infected flea while camping in the South Lake Tahoe area.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Target CEO Brian Cornell, who helped reenergize the company but has struggled to turn around weak sales in a more competitive retail landscape since the COVID pandemic, plans to step down Feb. 1.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a pause to the enrollment of more low-income immigrants without legal status for state-funded health care benefits in 2026 as California faces a steep budget deficit.
California is filing a lawsuit to challenge President Donald Trump's tariffs, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.
Damon Bankston ran for 154 yards and a touchdown and caught a 43-yard touchdown pass to help New Mexico rout UCLA 35-10 on Friday night for its first victory over a Big Ten opponent.
Mitch Garver hit a go-ahead, solo home run in the seventh inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Los Angeles Angels 2-1 for their seventh straight win.
Patrick Bailey hit a game-ending grand slam with one out in the 10th inning, sending the San Francisco Giants past the division-leading Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 on Friday night to boost their position in the NL wild-card chase.
Rookie pinch-hitter Harry Ford drove in the winning run with a sacrifice fly in the 12th inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-6 to move into a tie with Houston atop the AL West.
Blake Snell struck out a season-high 11 in six innings, Mookie Betts hit a grand slam in the eighth and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Colorado Rockies 9-0 for their fourth straight win.
Raymond Cruz, the actor known best for his role as Tuco Salamanca in the "Breaking Bad" television series, was arrested on Monday after he allegedly sprayed women with water from a hose outside of his Silver Lake home.
A jury has ruled in favor of Cardi B in a lawsuit where a security guard accused her of assault during the rapper's first pregnancy.
The 58-year-old chef said in a social media post that he had a Basal cell carcinoma removed from his skin.
Fans have been eager to learn everything they can ever since Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement in a joint post.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos on Instagram.
A taste of old-world brews and bratwurst heads to Huntington Beach through early November as part of the Old World Oktoberfest.
Lauren Pozen reports from Koreatown, where neighbors are demanding action from local government as a sprawling homeless encampment continues to grow in their neighborhood.
Tina Patel reports from El Monte, where police shot and killed a man outside of a gas station on Thursday night.
Kara Finnstrom reports from USC, where she speaks with students and staff members who discuss finding common ground in the wake of the deadly shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Ghost, a beloved giant Pacific octopus that has drawn thousands of people's attention at the Aquarium of the Pacific, has entered the final phase of its life, which will be fully devoted to eggs that can never hatch.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
KCAL News Anchor and three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died.
