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Could people exposed to COVID get a transfusion that would keep the virus at bay? That's something researchers at UCLA are exploring with a new clinical trial.
An additional 153 cases were also reported, bringing the total case count to 56,436 since the pandemic began.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Thursday reported 1,233 newly confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus and 24 deaths, bringing countywide totals to 286,183 cases and 6,834 deaths.
As of Wednesday evening, 721,719 Riverside County residents, 698,949 San Bernardino County residents and 199,973 Ventura County residents have been tested for COVID-19.
In a study called the "Back to Normal Barometer" reports that 52% of people plan to begin stockpiling or have already stockpiled essential goods. More than have of those surveyed cited concern over a COVID-19 resurgence in their area as the reason.
L.A. County will allow outdoor private gatherings with three or fewer households starting Thursday, though the gathering cannot last more than two hours and everyone must wear a face covering and maintain physical distance
As of Tuesday evening, 718,788 Riverside County residents, 694,275 San Bernardino County residents and 199,049 Ventura County residents have been tested for COVID-19.
A total of 602 Los Angeles Police Department employees have tested positive for COVID-19 since the pandemic began.
Health officials also reported a sharp decline in the number of healthcare workers testing positive for COVID-19 from 704 new cases reported for the week of July 4 to 368 new cases reported last week.
No new fatalities were reported on either Monday or Tuesday and new cases are also continuing to decline.
The state's health officials Tuesday warned that upcoming Halloween celebrations pose a risk for renewed spread of coronavirus and urged Californians to find other ways to celebrate.
UC Riverside's tests currently use saliva samples, and results are delivered in 24 hours. University officials say the quicker turnaround will help isolate infected students faster, and reduce the chance of a campus outbreak.
The school's principal sent a letter to parents of students who might have been exposed, informing of the second positive test, just a few days after notifying them about the first COVID-19 infection.
As of Monday evening, 690,658 San Bernardino County residents and 197,281 Ventura County residents have been tested for COVID-19. As of Friday, 699,189 Riverside County residents had been tested.
Orange County officials reported 117 new cases of coronavirus Monday and no additional deaths.
The study showed that the patients had experienced flu-like symptoms two to three days before seeking care and recovered in an average of five to seven days after discharge, according to the hospital.
Health officials said the low number of new cases and deaths reported Monday reflected a lag in new data from over the weekend.
New social distancing guidelines released by the state of California are prohibiting gatherings that include more than three households at any time.
UCLA is reportedly investigating several Zoom-bombing incidents that unfolded last week.
Orange County reported an additional 186 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, bringing the county's total cases to 55,531.
Los Angeles County reported 1,285 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, marking the third day in a row that the county announced more than 1,200 cases.
A student has tested positive for coronavirus at Los Alamitos High School just a week after the school re-opened for on-campus learning.
A pilot program for COVID-19 tests based on paper strips is expected to be rolled out in Los Angeles.
As of Friday evening, 699,189 Riverside County residents, 672,284 San Bernardino County residents and 194,546 Ventura County residents have been tested for COVID-19.
The city of Long Beach has canceled its annual Día de Los Muertos celebration due to the ongoing immigration enforcement operations taking place across Los Angeles County.
Matthew Stafford threw for 298 yards and two touchdowns as the Los Angeles Rams spoiled rookie Cam Ward's NFL home opener, scoring 20 straight points to beat the Tennessee Titans 33-19.
Between 20 and 30 people were involved in the fight, authorities said.
DeShaun Foster was 5-10 at the helm of the Bruins in his short stint.
Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested on charges of aggravated murder, obstruction of justice and felony discharge of a firearm for the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
DeShaun Foster was 5-10 at the helm of the Bruins in his short stint.
The city of Long Beach has canceled its annual Día de Los Muertos celebration due to the ongoing immigration enforcement operations taking place across Los Angeles County.
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.
Between 20 and 30 people were involved in the fight, authorities said.
Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested on charges of aggravated murder, obstruction of justice and felony discharge of a firearm for the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
The city of Long Beach has canceled its annual Día de Los Muertos celebration due to the ongoing immigration enforcement operations taking place across Los Angeles County.
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.
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.
Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested on charges of aggravated murder, obstruction of justice and felony discharge of a firearm for the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
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.
Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested on charges of aggravated murder, obstruction of justice and felony discharge of a firearm for the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
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 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.
Matthew Stafford threw for 298 yards and two touchdowns as the Los Angeles Rams spoiled rookie Cam Ward's NFL home opener, scoring 20 straight points to beat the Tennessee Titans 33-19.
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.
Don't miss a moment of the 2025 Emmys. Here's how to watch the action live, from the red carpet to the awards show.
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.
Big changes are coming to Southern California's weather this week as temperatures are on the rise. Alex Biston reports.
A chaotic crash in downtown Los Angeles early Sunday morning left multiple people hospitalized, and a driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI. Alys Martinez reports.
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.
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.
