Sheriff cites California pastor for 'hiding' congregants on Easter Sunday
Before Easter, Sheriff Vernon H. Warnke said in a Facebook message that he, too, as a Christian would love to attend church in real life on the holiest day of the year. But he added that the people elected him to keep them safe and he warned that everyone must stay home.
Before Easter, Sheriff Vernon H. Warnke said in a Facebook message that he, too, as a Christian would love to attend church in real life on the holiest day of the year. But he added that the people elected him to keep them safe and he warned that everyone must stay home.
Family says goodbye to 38-year-old loved one who died after testing positive for COVID-19
Heartbreaking loss for the family of a 38-year-old man who died from COVID-19. Adding to their grief, the fact that only one person can attend the burial for Jorel Alfonso.
Heartbreaking loss for the family of a 38-year-old man who died from COVID-19. Adding to their grief, the fact that only one person can attend the burial for Jorel Alfonso.
LA County extends safer-at-home order, business-closure orders to May 15
Los Angeles County on Friday extended its safer-at-home and business-closure orders through May 15, 2020, as public health officials said that 8,430 individuals in the county have tested positive for the coronavirus.
Los Angeles County on Friday extended its safer-at-home and business-closure orders through May 15, 2020, as public health officials said that 8,430 individuals in the county have tested positive for the coronavirus.
California’s early response to COVID-19 outbreak credited for flattening the curve
The State of California implemented social distancing guidelines earlier than many other states and that may have been the trick into flattening the curve and fighting COVID-19.
The State of California implemented social distancing guidelines earlier than many other states and that may have been the trick into flattening the curve and fighting COVID-19.
Homeless shelter staffer dies of COVID-19, first known case on Skid Row
Los Angeles County health officials made the somber announcement on Thursday that a staffer at a homeless shelter had died of the coronavirus.
Los Angeles County health officials made the somber announcement on Thursday that a staffer at a homeless shelter had died of the coronavirus.
Social distancing may be here to stay
Some experts in California believe data shows the state is getting closer to flattening the curve, but flattening the curve could mean social distancing for months longer.
Some experts in California believe data shows the state is getting closer to flattening the curve, but flattening the curve could mean social distancing for months longer.
Empty animal kennels at animal shelter a welcome sight amid COVID-19 pandemic
Some PAW-sitive news to report. Staff at the Riverside County Animal Services adoption center gleefully showed off their empty facility -- a welcome sight amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Some PAW-sitive news to report. Staff at the Riverside County Animal Services adoption center gleefully showed off their empty facility -- a welcome sight amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
USNS Mercy hospital ship crewmember tests positive for COVID-19
A medical treatment facility crewmember aboard the USNS Mercy hospital ship has tested positive for COVID-19, Public Affairs Officer Lt. Joseph Pfaff confirmed Wednesday.
A medical treatment facility crewmember aboard the USNS Mercy hospital ship has tested positive for COVID-19, Public Affairs Officer Lt. Joseph Pfaff confirmed Wednesday.
Good Samaritans donate their RVs to help house health care workers fighting COVID-19
Many healthcare workers in SoCal and across the country are making the tough decision to live apart from their families to keep them safe during the coronavirus pandemic.
Many healthcare workers in SoCal and across the country are making the tough decision to live apart from their families to keep them safe during the coronavirus pandemic.
342 healthcare workers in LA County have contracted COVID-19 while battling virus on front lines
Public Health officials in Los Angeles County on Wednesday reported that 342 healthcare workers in the county have tested positive for COVID-19.
Public Health officials in Los Angeles County on Wednesday reported that 342 healthcare workers in the county have tested positive for COVID-19.
California to buy 200 million masks a month amid outbreak
California taxpayers will pay $495 million upfront for the masks. The state will pay more as other shipments arrive, with a total estimated payment of $990 million, according to a letter the Newsom administration sent to the Legislature.
California taxpayers will pay $495 million upfront for the masks. The state will pay more as other shipments arrive, with a total estimated payment of $990 million, according to a letter the Newsom administration sent to the Legislature.
California nursing facility evacuated after staff fails to show up
A skilled nursing facility in Southern California where nearly three dozen residents are infected with the coronavirus was being evacuated after staff members failed to show up to care for them, officials said Wednesday.
A skilled nursing facility in Southern California where nearly three dozen residents are infected with the coronavirus was being evacuated after staff members failed to show up to care for them, officials said Wednesday.
Mexican mega-church leader charged with sex crimes remains jailed while awaiting court hearing
The leader of a Mexico-based evangelical megachurch remained behind bars Wednesday, one day after a state appeals court panel ordered a judge to dismiss a case charging him with rape and other sexual acts against children in Southern California.
The leader of a Mexico-based evangelical megachurch remained behind bars Wednesday, one day after a state appeals court panel ordered a judge to dismiss a case charging him with rape and other sexual acts against children in Southern California.
Some activists and academics believe wearing a mask can lead to racial profiling
Some activists and academics across the country believe wearing a mask can lead to racial profiling for people of color.
Some activists and academics across the country believe wearing a mask can lead to racial profiling for people of color.
Health Department advises families to remove loved ones from nursing homes if it’s safe
At the Kensington, Assisted Living Center in Redondo Beach four people died, reportedly from COVID-19 and at least 22 others became infected with coronavirus.
At the Kensington, Assisted Living Center in Redondo Beach four people died, reportedly from COVID-19 and at least 22 others became infected with coronavirus.
‘It is affecting every age group’: 3D video shows extensive damage to lungs caused by COVID-19
A video released by the George Washington University Hospital showed the lungs of a 59-year-old male patient with COVID-19.
A video released by the George Washington University Hospital showed the lungs of a 59-year-old male patient with COVID-19.
Sheriff warns of fines, jail time for ignoring order to wear masks in public in Riverside County
Just days after recommending that people wear masks to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, Riverside County went a step further and ordered all residents to cover their faces when leaving home. Now, the sheriff is warning residents who violate the order that they could face fines or even jail time.
Just days after recommending that people wear masks to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, Riverside County went a step further and ordered all residents to cover their faces when leaving home. Now, the sheriff is warning residents who violate the order that they could face fines or even jail time.
Landlord changes locks on California church after pastor said he'd continue to hold services
The San Joaquin County Health Department had ordered the church to shut down last week.
The San Joaquin County Health Department had ordered the church to shut down last week.
California Marine surprised for 104th birthday with parade amid coronavirus stay-at-home order
A statewide stay-at-home order in California couldn’t keep a woman considered to be the oldest living female Marine west of the Mississippi River from celebrating her 104th birthday last week.
A statewide stay-at-home order in California couldn’t keep a woman considered to be the oldest living female Marine west of the Mississippi River from celebrating her 104th birthday last week.
California court leaders consider cutting bail to $0
The proposal to lower bail at $0 for misdemeanor and lower-level felony offenses is intended to reduce the jail population and limit the spread of the coronavirus.
The proposal to lower bail at $0 for misdemeanor and lower-level felony offenses is intended to reduce the jail population and limit the spread of the coronavirus.