LA City Council Proposals Would Pay COVID-Positive Angelenos To Self-Quarantine
The Los Angeles City Council is considering plans to pay Angelenos who test positive for COVID-19 to stay home.
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The Los Angeles City Council is considering plans to pay Angelenos who test positive for COVID-19 to stay home.
Orange County health officials reported six additional coronavirus-related deaths and 439 new cases Wednesday bringing the county's caseload to 35,272.
Health officials say a COVID-19 antibody testing study indicates the virus may have infected roughly 6 percent of Riverside County residents.
Scientists have entered Phase 3 clinical trials, the most advanced stage of testing, of a coronavirus vaccine in the United States and CBS anchor Dawn Baker became the first volunteer to get the injection.
The Los Angeles Police Department reported Monday an additional employee has tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the department's total to 454.
In May, Clorox Chairman and CEO Benno Dorer said in an interview that there would be a substantial improvement in supply by summer, and experts said the supply is up — but so is demand, due partly to reopening efforts.
Gaby O'Donnell was 61 years old. She and her husband, Greg O'Donnell, both tested positive earlier this month. He remains hospitalized and on a ventilator.
Three new COVID-19 testing sites opened Monday in Montebello, South Gate and Panorama City.
The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office says criminals are pretending to be gathering information about COVID-19 cases, but are asking for Social Security numbers, money, financial information and immigration status – information that is not needed for contact tracing.
The 60-year-old Riverside man had to spend most of his stay in the ICU, where he had to be regularly flipped to help him breathe, and he lost 25 to 30 pounds during his battle against coronavirus.
Orange County health officials have reported 420 new coronavirus cases and two additional deaths as of Sunday.
Authorities on Sunday released new confirmed cases of COVID-19 for Los Angeles County, reporting an additional 1,703 confirmed new cases, and ten deaths.
An Orange County carpenter had a lot of time on his hands during the pandemic. But he put that time to good use, ultimately creating a backyard coffee shop called "La Vida."
Governor Newsom has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff at the state Capitol in honor of two fallen members of law enforcement.
Firefighter III/Parademic Jose M. Perez, who had been with the LAFD for 16 years, died at a local hospital this weekend.
Stressors are plenty during this pandemic and for many people, it has become a daily struggle of dealing with anxiety related to staying healthy, bonding with loved ones, and managing school or work.
LAPD Chief Michel Moore announced the death of Officer Valentin Martinez this week.
To date, there have been 33,953 coronavirus cases and 562 deaths across Orange County, officials said on Saturday.
Authorities on Saturday released new confirmed cases of COVID-19 for Los Angeles County, reporting that, of those, about 54 percent involved younger adults under the age of 30.
A group of 40 firefighters from the Los Angeles County Fire Department will be headed to Hawaii.
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti is stressing the importance of wearing masks.
Four Major League Baseball players out of nearly 11,000 tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of Opening Day this week, the league announced Friday.
Parents are suing Gov. Gavin Newsom for his order to close schools during the coronavirus pandemic.
Contact tracers can help people at risk get the resources needed to safely quarantine for 14 days, according to officials.
Of the new cases reported by the health department, 57% were reported in people under the age of 41, continuing the recent trend of younger Angelenos driving new infections and the spread of COVID-19.
The run club helped about a dozen members with shelter, food and clothes after losing their homes in the deadly Los Angeles-area fires.
The Republican former governor made the comments during the USC International Day of Democracy event on Monday.
As Cupid is expected to fully recover from her wound, she will spend the rest of her life at DonkeyLand, the wild burro and donkey sanctuary.
Authorities said a spectator who fell to his death while watching a sideshow near Interstate 80 in the Bay Area over the weekend was a teenager from Southern California.
The child was pronounced dead at the scene, and her father, Edwin Johnson of View Park, was arrested on suspicion of involuntary manslaughter and child neglect.
The Republican former governor made the comments during the USC International Day of Democracy event on Monday.
As Cupid is expected to fully recover from her wound, she will spend the rest of her life at DonkeyLand, the wild burro and donkey sanctuary.
Authorities said a spectator who fell to his death while watching a sideshow near Interstate 80 in the Bay Area over the weekend was a teenager from Southern California.
The child was pronounced dead at the scene, and her father, Edwin Johnson of View Park, was arrested on suspicion of involuntary manslaughter and child neglect.
The family of 13-year-old Oscar Omar Hernandez claims that both the City and County of Los Angeles failed to perform background checks on Mario Garcia-Aquino.
As Cupid is expected to fully recover from her wound, she will spend the rest of her life at DonkeyLand, the wild burro and donkey sanctuary.
The child was pronounced dead at the scene, and her father, Edwin Johnson of View Park, was arrested on suspicion of involuntary manslaughter and child neglect.
"You heard the treatment word," attorney Drew Findling said outside of court on Monday as he spoke to reporters. "We're doing what is best for Montero from a personal standpoint and a professional standpoint – but most importantly for his wellbeing."
A customer who was getting his car washed at the time said about 10 unmarked cars pulled up and blocked the exit.
Police said the man allegedly ran from officers, leading to a short foot pursuit near the rear alley of an apartment complex.
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.
ICE raids, the federally led English-only initiative and an anti-DEI push have changed the national climate in which Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations occur -- when they do at all.
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%."
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.
The family of Oscar Omar Hernandez, the 13-year-old allegedly killed by his soccer coach earlier this year, is suing the city and county of Los Angeles, claiming that his death could have been prevented if proper background checks were performed. KCAL News reports.
MAG7 Consulting CEO Barry Garapedian discusses how important it is for college students to start applying to summer internships early. Garapedian says students should start adding things to their resume as soon as their freshman year by joining clubs, volunteering and networking.
The founder of Bridging Dialogues Joe Hari and CEO of Groundswell are both focused on building bridges amongst people with differing opinions on issues. Hari said the idea for his organization began during the 2016 presidential election when he realized how divisive it was.
Researchers from UCLA are pouring pink dye into the ocean in Santa Monica throughout September as part of an experiment. Kara Finnstrom reports.
Emily Longeretta with Variety talks about the highlights and memorable moments of the 2025 Emmy Awards.
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.
