LA County COVID Hospitalizations Hit Highest Number Since Start Of Pandemic
Los Angeles County health officials said there were 2,439 people hospitalized Wednesday with COVID-19, the highest number since the beginning of the pandemic.
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Los Angeles County health officials said there were 2,439 people hospitalized Wednesday with COVID-19, the highest number since the beginning of the pandemic.
On Wednesday, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced the partnership with T-Mobile, which will help provide 100 GB per year of free internet access for up to 18,000 students for the next five years.
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti on Wednesday night announced an initiative to help struggling restaurant employees, after outdoor dining was once again forced to shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The last time hospitalization rates were this high was July 25 when 687 people were in Orange County hospitals.
Ice-T took to social media to encourage people to wear masks after his father-in-law, who he described as a "serious 'No Masker,'" was hospitalized with COVID-19.
Last month, the California Department of Public Health made it mandatory for all people to wear face coverings when they are outside of their homes, unless they meet certain exemptions.
A Los Angeles judge Wednesday again rejected legal challenges against the county's ban on in-person dining.
Los Angeles County COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations soared past previous records on Tuesday.
Restaurants that have lost business due to coronavirus health regulations in Los Angeles County can apply this week to receive up to $30,000 in aid.
COVID-19 cases and hospitalization rates continued to climb in Orange County Tuesday, approaching similar numbers to the spike seen over summer.
Bob Bryant, a pastor at the Water of Life Community Church in Fontana, died Monday, Senior Pastor Dr. Dan Carroll confirmed in a Facebook post.
Because SARS CoV-2 is shed in the gastrointestinal tract, a letter from UC San Diego Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla the virus has been detected in its wastewater.
Los Angeles County reached a grim milestone Monday as health officials reported 5,150 new cases bringing the county's total over 400,000.
As the surge in COVID-19 cases continues in Orange County, doctors are bracing for what they're calling the "Thanksgiving effect."
The mayors of the cities of Commerce, Bell Gardens and Hawaiian Gardens called on the county to allow continued outdoor operations at card rooms.
The new order urges people to stay home as much as possible over the next three weeks, which just happens to be the run-up to the Christmas and New Year holidays.
Los Angeles County Sunday continued to see a surge in the number of new coronavirus cases, according to public health officials.
Many Americans are traveling back home after spending Thanksgiving with family and friends. But that is causing concern over the spread of COVID-19.
Protesters -- several not wearing face coverings -- were demanding to "Open L.A." in a demonstration on Sunday evening outside the home of Los Angeles County Health Director Barbara Ferrer.
The coronavirus pandemic is accelerating at a dangerous rate with one California doctor likening it to "high-speed train that will derail by late December unless we hit the brakes."
Los Angeles County health officials are still urging residents to stay home as much as possible over the next three weeks in order to prevent a large surge in COVID-19 transmission.
Orange County reported 1,666 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, raising the cumulative case count to 76,761.
Six people associated with UCLA athletics have tested positive for COVID-19 this week, the university announced in its weekly report.
The new order which will be in effect until at least Dec. 20 advises residents to stay at home as much as possible, always wear a face covering outside the home, and prohibits all public and private gatherings except for church services and protests.
Even with dozens of employees in quarantine, the Riverside County Registrar of Voters Office say they remain on track to certify the county's election results by Dec. 3.
Shohei Ohtani hit his 49th homer, Teoscar Hernández delivered a go-ahead two-run double in a six-run fifth inning after the Dodgers chased Giants starter Logan Webb, and NL West-leading Los Angeles rallied past San Francisco 13-7.
Bryan Woo struck out a career-high 13, J.P. Crawford hit a go-ahead homer in the fourth inning, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-3 on Saturday night to stay tied with Houston atop the AL West with their eighth straight win.
Denis Bouanga finished with a hat trick after Son Heung-Min scored in the first minute and Los Angeles FC beat the San Jose Earthquakes 4-2 at Levi Stadium.
Miki Yamane scored his first career goal in MLS in the 87th minute for the LA Galaxy in a 2-2 tie with the Seattle Sounders.
The collision was reported just after 10:20 p.m. at the intersection of La Brea Avenue and Venice Boulevard, according to a news release from the Los Angeles Police Department.
Police said that an ambulance was stolen from the scene of a homicide investigation in Downey on Saturday morning. The suspect was arrested after a pursuit that ended in a crash in Alhambra.
The collision was reported just after 10:20 p.m. at the intersection of La Brea Avenue and Venice Boulevard, according to a news release from the Los Angeles Police Department.
A White House official confirmed the extra funds would be directed to the U.S. Marshals Service and would also include enhanced protection for Supreme Court justices.
Police said that the three suspects approached the victims and held them at gunpoint while they stole high-end pieces of jewelry back in May. After nearly four months of investigation, the suspects were taken into custody.
Joshua Rivera, 18, and Justin Rodriguez, 29, were arrested on suspicion of murder.
The collision was reported just after 10:20 p.m. at the intersection of La Brea Avenue and Venice Boulevard, according to a news release from the Los Angeles Police Department.
Police said that the three suspects approached the victims and held them at gunpoint while they stole high-end pieces of jewelry back in May. After nearly four months of investigation, the suspects were taken into custody.
Two suspects were arrested in connection with the deadly stabbing.
Police said that an ambulance was stolen from the scene of a homicide investigation in Downey on Saturday morning. The suspect was arrested after a pursuit that ended in a crash in Alhambra.
Along with the arrests, deputies seized multiple stolen vehicles, firearms and narcotics.
Police said that the three suspects approached the victims and held them at gunpoint while they stole high-end pieces of jewelry back in May. After nearly four months of investigation, the suspects were taken into custody.
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.
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 White House official confirmed the extra funds would be directed to the U.S. Marshals Service and would also include enhanced protection for Supreme Court justices.
A U.S. Secret Service agent who wrote a negative social media post about Charlie Kirk has been put on leave, U.S. officials said Friday.
A person has been arrested in connection with the shooting that killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sources said.
California lawmakers voted to phase out 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 White House official confirmed the extra funds would be directed to the U.S. Marshals Service and would also include enhanced protection for Supreme Court justices.
President Trump said that NATO's commitment to winning the war in Ukraine "has been far less than 100%."
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 U.S. Secret Service agent who wrote a negative social media post about Charlie Kirk has been put on leave, U.S. officials said Friday.
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.
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.
Shohei Ohtani hit his 49th homer, Teoscar Hernández delivered a go-ahead two-run double in a six-run fifth inning after the Dodgers chased Giants starter Logan Webb, and NL West-leading Los Angeles rallied past San Francisco 13-7.
Bryan Woo struck out a career-high 13, J.P. Crawford hit a go-ahead homer in the fourth inning, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-3 on Saturday night to stay tied with Houston atop the AL West with their eighth straight win.
Denis Bouanga finished with a hat trick after Son Heung-Min scored in the first minute and Los Angeles FC beat the San Jose Earthquakes 4-2 at Levi Stadium.
Miki Yamane scored his first career goal in MLS in the 87th minute for the LA Galaxy in a 2-2 tie with the Seattle Sounders.
Jayden Maiava and Waymond Jordan each ran for touchdowns, and Jamaal Jarrett returned an interception 70 yards for a score to lead Southern California past Purdue 33-17 after a weather delay forced the teams to wait more than three hours for kickoff.
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.
KCAL News Climatologist Marina Jurica takes a look at climate change's impact on increasing monsoonal moisture in Southern California.
Lauren Pozen reports from downtown Los Angeles, just one of many Southern California locations still celebrating Mexican Independence Day over the weekend despite the lingering concerns over immigration operations.
A suspect shattered the window of Lala's Argentine Grill in West Hollywood overnight before taking off with thousands of dollars in cash, the restaurant owner says.
Firefighters said that items in the garage continued to ignite, continually elongating their battle with the flames.
A man who allegedly stole an ambulance from the scene of a murder investigation in Downey on Saturday was arrested after he crashed during a pursuit, police said. Zach Boetto reports.
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.
