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A significant increase in patients with coughs and acute respiratory failure at UCLA Health hospitals and clinics in late December suggests COVID-19 may have been circulating in the area months before the first definitive cases in the U.S. were identified.
Distance learning will continue into the new year for Cal State University campuses and Long Beach schools.
Every year on this date, Southern Californians typically come together for somber remembrances or to spend the day performing acts of service, but with COVID-19 still a danger, most events have been canceled.
County health officials sought to clarify comments after a recording emerged of Barbara Ferrer predicting that schools were unlikely to reopen until after the election.
As of Thursday evening, 559,289 Riverside County residents, 531,886 San Bernardino County residents and 164,881 Ventura County residents have been tested for COVID-19.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Thursday reported 1,239 newly confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus and 42 deaths, bringing countywide totals to 251,024 cases and 6,128 deaths.
In order to encourage social distancing, flu shots will be made available on a walk-up and drive-thru basis.
Testing sites at the College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita, East LA College in Monterey Park, Pomona Fairplex's Gate 17, the San Gabriel Valley Airport in El Monte, the Montebello Civic Center and in Panorama City will be closed.
Southern California's Jewish community is set to ring in the Jewish New Year with a new twist on an ancient tradition.
The sheriff said the state prison system is not accepting prisoners who are already convicted, so L.A. County jails are taking in inmates into their facilities.
A Claremont teen who died in July after experiencing coronavirus-like symptoms did not fall ill to the virus, officials confirmed Wednesday.
As of Wednesday evening, 556,173 Riverside County residents, 527,656 San Bernardino County residents and 163,665 Ventura County residents have been tested for COVID-19.
Los Angeles County is joining forces with SafePass, a mobile app that anonymously tracks people who may be exposed to coronavirus and provides phone notifications to those who had close contact to get tested.
The Orange County Health Care Agency reported 194 newly confirmed coronavirus cases and nine additional deaths Wednesday, bringing countywide totals to 50,190 cases and 1,065 deaths.
Santa Ana Zoo, known for its population of monkeys, will reopen with a new schedule – Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the last admission at 4 p.m. The zoo will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Chef Dominique Ansel posted several photos on Instagram over the weekend of scenes from his bakery at The Grove, alongside a farewell message.
As of Tuesday evening, 553,128 Riverside County residents and 163,050 Ventura County residents had been tested for COVID-19.
There were 942 confirmed COVID-19 patients hospitalized Tuesday, with 33% being treated in intensive care units.
Orange County has met the state's metrics for at least two weeks.
Health officials said that the low number of new cases and deaths reported reflected both a delay in test and death reports over the weekend and the closure of testing sites in observance of Labor Day.
Los Angeles County health officials reported 798 new coronavirus cases on Sunday and five additional deaths.
A Los Angeles Superior Court Judge is expected to have a decision sometime next week regarding a Sun Valley church's holding in-person church services in defiance of coronavirus health orders.
As of Friday evening, 541,786 Riverside County residents, 504,454 San Bernardino County residents and 159,232 Ventura County residents had been tested for COVID-19.
The Lundquist Institute is still looking for additional volunteers to take part in the Phase 3 vaccine trial.
The county now meets all of the state's metrics to move out of the purple tier, the worst level, and up to the red tier.
Teoscar Hernández had his second four-hit game this season, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat San Francisco 10-2 Sunday to drop the Giants 1 1/2 games behind the New York Mets for the last NL wild card.
The device had been lit but "failed to function as designed," a Unified Fire Authority Investigations officer wrote in affidavits of probable cause.
Police believe alcohol was a contributing factor in the deadly crash.
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.
Netflix's "Adolescence" won big at the 77th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, earning six awards, including best limited series.
DeShaun Foster was 5-10 at the helm of the Bruins in his short stint.
The device had been lit but "failed to function as designed," a Unified Fire Authority Investigations officer wrote in affidavits of probable cause.
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 believe alcohol was a contributing factor in the deadly crash.
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 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 believe alcohol was a contributing factor in the deadly crash.
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.
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.
The device had been lit but "failed to function as designed," a Unified Fire Authority Investigations officer wrote in affidavits of probable cause.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said "I think this could be a turning point" for the country in the aftermath of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's death, urging leaders to "turn down the rhetoric."
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.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said "I think this could be a turning point" for the country in the aftermath of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's death, urging leaders to "turn down the rhetoric."
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 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.
Teoscar Hernández had his second four-hit game this season, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat San Francisco 10-2 Sunday to drop the Giants 1 1/2 games behind the New York Mets for the last NL wild card.
Cal Raleigh tied Mickey Mantle's season record for most home runs by a switch hitter with his 54th, and the Seattle Mariners extended their winning streak to nine by routing the Los Angeles Angels 11-2 Sunday to take sole possession of the AL West lead for the first time since June.
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.
Ricky Hatton shared the ring with the best boxers of his generation, including Kostya Tszyu, Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao.
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.
Netflix's "Adolescence" won big at the 77th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, earning six awards, including best limited series.
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.
Lauren Pozen reports from the red carpet of The Emmys, where she spoke with some of Hollywood's biggest names.
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.
A woman is in critical condition after she was stabbed during a massive brawl in West Hollywood early Sunday morning, authorities said.
Thousands of people gathered on the Huntington Beach Pier on Sunday night to hold a vigil in remembrance of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed last week. Laurie Perez reports.
City officials said that there have been no human cases of rabies reported in the city and that the exposure risk remains low.
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.
