OC COVID-19 Trends Continue In Positive Direction As Vaccine Eligibility Opens To Those 16+
Orange County continued to show positive COVID trends Thursday while hospitalization numbers remained mostly stable.
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Orange County continued to show positive COVID trends Thursday while hospitalization numbers remained mostly stable.
Hundreds of people protested during the Orange County Board of Supervisors meeting Wednesday evening as members discussed the possible use of electronic vaccination records.
A new study from Chapman University finds that consumer confidence in Orange County is soaring back to pre-pandemic levels as businesses begin to reopen and more people receive their coronavirus vaccinations.
An Orange County man was sentenced to 24 years to life in prison in a cold-case kidnapping and sexual assault from 1993.
Officials in Orange County reported 422 new cases of COVID-19 today, which is a significant jump from recent days.
Orange County reported just 87 new COVID-19 cases Friday while stating hospitalization numbers are remaining relatively stable.
Letters of commendation were presented to 11-year-old Travis Navarro of Buena Park, and sisters 17-year-old Stephanie Roa and 15-year-old Ashley Roa at Fire Station #61 in Buena Park Thursday.
After weeks of steady declines, COVID-19 hospitalizations have started to level off across the Southland.
Orange County's updated COVID statistics showed some ups and downs Tuesday but ultimately showed the county will stay in the orange tier this week.
Counties across the Southland reported significant decreases in COVID-19 hospitalizations over the weekend, with Los Angeles County reporting 591 and Riverside reporting 97 total admissions Monday.
Orange County on Saturday reported 248 new cases of coronavirus and seven additional deaths, officials said.
Los Angeles County Friday released an updated health order allowing for loosened restrictions come Monday, as San Bernardino and Ventura counties prepared for a possible move to the state's less-restrictive orange tier.
Orange County continued to show encouraging COVID trends Friday, a day after setting a new record for vaccinations.
On the day California expanded COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to residents age 50 and older, most local counties reported continued decreases in hospitalizations.
On the same day Orange County officially moved into the state's less-restrictive orange tier, a new vaccine super site opened at the fairgrounds in Costa Mesa.
Los Angeles County Wednesday reported more than 4 million COVID-19 vaccine doses had been administered, while San Bernardino reported it had surpassed 4,000 total coronavirus deaths.
Alan and Alex Stokes were each sentenced to 160 hours of community service, one year of formal probation and ordered to pay restitution.
Orange County officials announced they will immediately ease restrictions beginning Wednesday. However, L.A. County will wait until Monday, April 5, to follow suit.
Across the Southland, COVID-19 case and positivity rates continued to decline Tuesday.
San Bernardino County Monday closed in on 4,000 total COVID-19 deaths, while Ventura County neared 1,000. Los Angeles County previously surpassed 23,000 total coronavirus fatalities.
Another 27 deaths were also reported, bringing the death toll to 4,711.
The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Los Angeles County fell below 700 on Friday — the first time since last October — while Orange County surpassed 250,000 total coronavirus cases.
To handle an expected influx of vaccine seekers, county officials are considering opening a new vaccine distribution point at the Orange County Fairgrounds next week.
Los Angeles County Thursday surpassed 23,000 total COVID-19 deaths as Orange County neared 250,000 total cases.
Community members rallied outside of Leisure World Seal Beach Wednesday to support Asian American residents after a grieving widow recently received a hate-filled letter.
The shooting happened on Saturday night at around 7:30 p.m. in a wash near Third Street and Palm Lane, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.
Jo Adell hit a three-run homer in the first inning and kicked off a six-run tenth with an RBI single as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Athletics to avoid a three-game sweep.
Detectives say that the two victims were shot when they checked on their car, parked in an alley in the 8000 block of S. Hooper Avenue, after hearing its alarm blaring.
Mookie Betts hits a tiebreaking solo homer in the eighth inning, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 5-4 on Sunday.
The victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries, per police.
The agents waited outside of the family's home for several hours after the incident, according to San Bernardino police.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said investigators are unable to rule out foul play in the baby's disappearance.
The shooting happened on Saturday night at around 7:30 p.m. in a wash near Third Street and Palm Lane, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.
Jo Adell hit a three-run homer in the first inning and kicked off a six-run tenth with an RBI single as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Athletics to avoid a three-game sweep.
Detectives say that the two victims were shot when they checked on their car, parked in an alley in the 8000 block of S. Hooper Avenue, after hearing its alarm blaring.
Detectives say that the two victims were shot when they checked on their car, parked in an alley in the 8000 block of S. Hooper Avenue, after hearing its alarm blaring.
The family says the mountain lion was immediately spooked upon entering their home, taking off through the backdoor.
One man was killed and two others were wounded during an early morning shooting in an East Los Angeles alleyway on Saturday, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies.
It's unclear what caused the truck, which was carrying at least eight vehicles, to catch fire.
The collision happened on Wednesday evening in Wildomar, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.
Irvine police believe the suspect has been recording unsuspecting women at local Walmarts and Targets for two years.
A 3.6-magnitude earthquake struck near Idyllwild at 9:43 a.m. on Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey
The Fontana is scheduled for sentencing in November for armed robberies at pharmacies in places across Southern California, including in Newport Beach, Temecula and Woodland Hills.
Investigators said that the woman was possibly living in a tent near the spot where she was found fatally shot on Tuesday.
On Aug. 13, investigators arrested David Anthony Ortega, 44, Rene Jose Juarez Jr., 37, Max Maestas, 54 and Robert Allen Duncan, 43, for the murder of Ramierez.
The shooting happened on Saturday night at around 7:30 p.m. in a wash near Third Street and Palm Lane, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.
A 3.6-magnitude earthquake struck near Idyllwild at 9:43 a.m. on Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey
The 7-month-old boy was last seen wearing a black Nike onesie.
The Fontana is scheduled for sentencing in November for armed robberies at pharmacies in places across Southern California, including in Newport Beach, Temecula and Woodland Hills.
Over three separate incidents in June and July, Jason Brauner allegedly stole more than $100,000 worth of surgical equipment and skin grafts, wearing blue scrubs and a surgical mask to blend in with hospital personnel.
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.
Senior Investigative Reporter Ross Palombo checks into the safety record of the LA County Sheriff's training facility following a deadly explosion that killed three deputies.
Jo Adell hit a three-run homer in the first inning and kicked off a six-run tenth with an RBI single as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Athletics to avoid a three-game sweep.
The shark attack happened near Big Grand Cay on the island of Abaco, Bahamas, on Sunday, police said.
Luis Morales struck out five in his second career start, Brent Rooker and Colby Thomas hit home runs, and the Athletics beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-2.
Lionel Messi made a triumphant return from injury, leading Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory over the LA Galaxy.
Ryan Wardwell of California planned to rappel down waterfalls known as the Seven Teacups on Sunday, officials said.
Democrats unveiled a proposal Friday that could give California's dominant political party an additional five U.S. House seats in a bid to win the fight to control Congress next year.
President Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin held a rare meeting Friday at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska.
As Texas hurtles toward a flashpoint on a GOP effort to redraw congressional districts, California Democrats are answering with a plan of their own.
The trial over President Trump's deployment of thousands of National Guard troops to Los Angeles earlier this summer reached its third and final day Wednesday.
Lawyers for President Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom faced off over the National Guard deployment in Los Angeles — and debated whether they were subject to a "constitutional exception."
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.
Grocery giant Albertsons will pay nearly $4 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of overcharging customers at hundreds of Albertsons, Safeway and Vons supermarkets.
A federal judge has blocked a new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes.
Head Colorado Buffaloes football Coach Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders revealed his bladder cancer diagnosis for the first time on Monday morning.
Health officials at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital say that they have noticed a spike in pediatric cases of Valley Fever in recent months.
The Health and Human Services secretary said he is "retiring" all 17 members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices, which helps set recommendations for vaccines.
Dr. Timothy Johnson says that by cutting more than $1.8 billion in grants from the National Institutes of Health, the Trump administration risks destroying America's medical research infrastructure and prompting a "brain drain" of scientists to other countries.
Some of the free supplies being provided include at-home COVID-19 test kits, condoms, fentanyl test strips and naloxone.
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.
At an Oakland hearing Tuesday, attorneys for State Farm Insurance made their case for an emergency rate hike that could impact insurance rates for millions of Californians.
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.
Jo Adell hit a three-run homer in the first inning and kicked off a six-run tenth with an RBI single as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Athletics to avoid a three-game sweep.
Mookie Betts hits a tiebreaking solo homer in the eighth inning, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 5-4 on Sunday.
Luis Morales struck out five in his second career start, Brent Rooker and Colby Thomas hit home runs, and the Athletics beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-2.
Blake Snell limited his former team to five hits in six innings, and the Los Angeles Dodgers regained the NL West lead with a 6-0 victory over the San Diego Padres on Saturday night.
Stetson Bennett rebounded from throwing a fourth-quarter interception to 305-pound defensive tackle TeRah Edwards, hitting Tru Edwards with an 8-yard touchdown pass with 5 seconds left while leading the Los Angeles Rams to a 23-22 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers.
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II."
Playboy will move its global headquarters from Los Angeles to Miami Beach and open a new club with a restaurant and members-only section.
Taylor Swift's upcoming album release and her love of all things orange isn't lost on her fans — or businesses clamoring for a piece of the action.
Iconic rapper Snoop Dogg will help represent Los Angeles as the Community Chairman for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The home where cult classic horror film "Poltergeist" took place is available for rent in Southern California. It's been redesigned to mimic the set from the movie, where visitors are advised to "Stay away from the light!"
Zach Boetto speaks with the man who was detained by federal immigration agents at an Anaheim carwash on Saturday afternoon.
A heated confrontation became tragic late Saturday night when a shooting left one person dead and another injured in Los Angeles, according to authorities.
The suspect was eventually taken into custody at around 1:15 p.m., according to police.
A pair of suspects allegedly broke into a Redondo Beach home and bound two residents before robbing them, according to police.
A "people powered" event promoting cycling and walking is scheduled to block off nearly seven miles of road to cars on Sunday between Culver City and Venice. Alys Martinez 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.
