Shoplifters coughing to elude security
There's a new breed of shoplifter, one who claims to have the coronavirus in hopes of eluding security, police say.
There's a new breed of shoplifter, one who claims to have the coronavirus in hopes of eluding security, police say.
Classwork, communication daunting for million California students with no computers; more donations needed
The “digital divide” has long been a problem before coronavirus swept through the globe. But this tech gap has been amplified as the deadly disease has prompted school campuses to close and forced students to learn online for the rest of the school year.
The “digital divide” has long been a problem before coronavirus swept through the globe. But this tech gap has been amplified as the deadly disease has prompted school campuses to close and forced students to learn online for the rest of the school year.
California governor scolds some beachgoers, says state is 'weeks away' from meaningful modifications
"We have to manage and augment our behavior," Gov. Gavin Newsom said.
"We have to manage and augment our behavior," Gov. Gavin Newsom said.
Overcrowding could soon make one Southern California beach off limits
Overcrowding at some California beaches and parks has given local officials second thoughts about keeping them open next weekend at the risk of reversing progress made in slowing the spread of the coronavirus and causing a deadly surge of cases.
Overcrowding at some California beaches and parks has given local officials second thoughts about keeping them open next weekend at the risk of reversing progress made in slowing the spread of the coronavirus and causing a deadly surge of cases.
City official resigns after throwing cat during Zoom meeting
A planning commissioner of Vallejo, California, has resigned after throwing his pet cat and apparently drinking a beer during a Zoom meeting between city officials that was . public
A planning commissioner of Vallejo, California, has resigned after throwing his pet cat and apparently drinking a beer during a Zoom meeting between city officials that was . public
2 women charged by feds for Walgreens robbery, coughing on employees
"We have COVID," the women told a store manager and security guard after coughing without wearing masks. They allegedly fled the store without paying for merchandise.
"We have COVID," the women told a store manager and security guard after coughing without wearing masks. They allegedly fled the store without paying for merchandise.
Heatwave draws 40,000 to Newport Beach
Newport Beach does not feel like it’s in the middle of a pandemic. Although some are following stay-at-home and social-distancing rules, thousands are at the beach without masks.
Newport Beach does not feel like it’s in the middle of a pandemic. Although some are following stay-at-home and social-distancing rules, thousands are at the beach without masks.
Conservative group sues to stop California aid to undocumented immigrants
Newsom is offering $500 apiece to 150,000 unemployed adults who were left out of the stimulus package approved by Congress because of their immigration status.
Newsom is offering $500 apiece to 150,000 unemployed adults who were left out of the stimulus package approved by Congress because of their immigration status.
U.S. Border Patrol reports spike in smuggling in tractor-trailers
U.S. Border Patrol agents are reporting a disturbing trend of smugglers attempting to use tractor-trailers to sneak people into the United States.
U.S. Border Patrol agents are reporting a disturbing trend of smugglers attempting to use tractor-trailers to sneak people into the United States.
LA City councilman proposes using federal stimulus funds to buy distressed properties for homeless housing
Landlords in Venice are calling Los Angeles City Councilman Mike Bonin “exploitative” and “predatory” after Bonin pitched a proposal to use federal stimulus money to buy up distressed properties that go “belly up” and turn them around into housing for the homeless.
Landlords in Venice are calling Los Angeles City Councilman Mike Bonin “exploitative” and “predatory” after Bonin pitched a proposal to use federal stimulus money to buy up distressed properties that go “belly up” and turn them around into housing for the homeless.
San Jose woman believed to be nation’s first COVID-19 death remembered
The first-known fatality of the novel coronavirus in the U.S. was identified Thursday as a seemingly healthy San Jose woman.
The first-known fatality of the novel coronavirus in the U.S. was identified Thursday as a seemingly healthy San Jose woman.
FOX feeding families with disabilities during COVID-19 pandemic
In a partnership with the City of Los Angeles, FOX is feeding thousands of people with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In a partnership with the City of Los Angeles, FOX is feeding thousands of people with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
CHP: 87% jump in citations for speeding over 100 mph as drivers take advantage of open roads
Though there are fewer drivers on the road during the COVID-19 pandemic, the department has noticed an 87% uptick in citations for speeding over 100 mph.
Though there are fewer drivers on the road during the COVID-19 pandemic, the department has noticed an 87% uptick in citations for speeding over 100 mph.
Dr. Dre, Jimmy Iovine donate funds to increase access to food, COVID-19 testing for Compton residents
Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine are stepping up to help Compton residents during the COVID-19 pandemic by donating funds that will help increase resident's access to food and healthcare.
Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine are stepping up to help Compton residents during the COVID-19 pandemic by donating funds that will help increase resident's access to food and healthcare.
Police warn of re-emergence of scam known as ‘The Circle Game,’ ‘Blessing Circle’ or ‘Mandala Game’
Police in California are warning the public of the re-emergence of an online scam known as “The Circle Game,” which asks people to pay an “entry fee” in order to play.
Police in California are warning the public of the re-emergence of an online scam known as “The Circle Game,” which asks people to pay an “entry fee” in order to play.
Stanford won't accept $7.4M relief funds; other universities will take the money
Stanford had been allocated $7.4 million in Higher Education Emergency Relief funds. The prestigious school in Palo Alto, also has a $28 billion endowment,
Stanford had been allocated $7.4 million in Higher Education Emergency Relief funds. The prestigious school in Palo Alto, also has a $28 billion endowment,
Inmates released from California jails because of coronavirus were rearrested for new crimes
Thousands of inmates have been released from county jails throughout California under an April 13 emergency order by the state Judicial Council cutting bail to zero for those charged with low-level offenses.
Thousands of inmates have been released from county jails throughout California under an April 13 emergency order by the state Judicial Council cutting bail to zero for those charged with low-level offenses.
Clearwater firefighter tells critically ill 'Make-A-Wish' kids their wishes are just on hold
The coronavirus pandemic has caused the cancellation of many events, including meetings for Make-A-Wish children with terminal illnesses. But a fireman in Clearwater, Florida, offered words of encouragement in a video uploaded on April 22.
The coronavirus pandemic has caused the cancellation of many events, including meetings for Make-A-Wish children with terminal illnesses. But a fireman in Clearwater, Florida, offered words of encouragement in a video uploaded on April 22.
Mother pleads for help, calling for clinical drug to treat daughter with COVID-19
A 27-year-old woman is in the hospital battling coronavirus, and her mom is pleading for help.
A 27-year-old woman is in the hospital battling coronavirus, and her mom is pleading for help.
Hospital reinstates suspended Santa Monica nurses who demanded proper PPE to treat COVID-19 patients
At least 10 nurses are heading back to the COVID-19 ward this week after being suspended for demanding protective respirator masks, the National Nurses United union said Tuesday.
At least 10 nurses are heading back to the COVID-19 ward this week after being suspended for demanding protective respirator masks, the National Nurses United union said Tuesday.