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.
Fabric in high demand, DIY face masks on the rise
With masks in short supply, more and more people are learning to sew them at home.
With masks in short supply, more and more people are learning to sew them at home.
Thieves break into restaurants during shelter-in-place
“I feel like someone poured salt on my wound after I got stabbed with what’s going on the last few weeks,” said Kam Razavi. “I’m not happy about it but it's the sign of the times right now.”
“I feel like someone poured salt on my wound after I got stabbed with what’s going on the last few weeks,” said Kam Razavi. “I’m not happy about it but it's the sign of the times right now.”
LA County health officials report 15 new deaths related to COVID-19
The Los Angeles County Public Health Department is reporting 15 new deaths related to coronavirus and 663 new cases, bringing the totals to 132 deaths and 5,940 cases.
The Los Angeles County Public Health Department is reporting 15 new deaths related to coronavirus and 663 new cases, bringing the totals to 132 deaths and 5,940 cases.
LA Times owner turns focus to battling COVID-19 pandemic
Besides being the executive chairman of the LA Times, Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong has quite a background. He’s been a pancreatic transplant surgeon, a NASA scientist and has been intensely involved in the fight against COVID-19.
Besides being the executive chairman of the LA Times, Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong has quite a background. He’s been a pancreatic transplant surgeon, a NASA scientist and has been intensely involved in the fight against COVID-19.
4,566 coronavirus cases, 89 deaths reported in Los Angeles County
The number of coronavirus cases in Los Angeles County rose to 4,566 on Friday, with a total of 89 deaths.
The number of coronavirus cases in Los Angeles County rose to 4,566 on Friday, with a total of 89 deaths.
‘Lean On Me,’ ‘Lovely Day’ singer Bill Withers dies at 81
Iconic singer-songwriter Bill Withers has died at the age of 81.
Iconic singer-songwriter Bill Withers has died at the age of 81.
With hospital limitations due to COVID-19, more expecting mothers are looking into home births
The majority of hospitals are placing limits on the number of visitors allowed, and it's impacting people in the delivery room.
The majority of hospitals are placing limits on the number of visitors allowed, and it's impacting people in the delivery room.
Church vs. coronavirus: California pastor says stay-at-home orders violate freedom of religion
This is not the only coronavirus-vs.-church battle of its kind being waged.
This is not the only coronavirus-vs.-church battle of its kind being waged.
'They're needed for healthcare workers': Public health pleads for residents to stop buying N95 masks
Public health officials in Los Angeles County are asking the public to refrain from purchasing N95 respirator masks, so that medical professionals can have access to them.
Public health officials in Los Angeles County are asking the public to refrain from purchasing N95 respirator masks, so that medical professionals can have access to them.
Public health official urges residents not to substitute face masks for social distancing
The Director of the California Department of Public Health urged residents not to supplement facial coverings with social distancing in a press conference Wednesday afternoon.
The Director of the California Department of Public Health urged residents not to supplement facial coverings with social distancing in a press conference Wednesday afternoon.
3,518 coronavirus cases reported in LA County, death count rises to 65
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Los Angeles County spiked to 3,518 on Wednesday, according to the county's public health department.
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Los Angeles County spiked to 3,518 on Wednesday, according to the county's public health department.
California to release up to 3,500 inmates over coronavirus
California is planning to release within days as many as 3,500 inmates who were due to be paroled in the next two months as it tries to free space in cramped prisons in anticipation of a coronavirus outbreak, state officials said Tuesday.
California is planning to release within days as many as 3,500 inmates who were due to be paroled in the next two months as it tries to free space in cramped prisons in anticipation of a coronavirus outbreak, state officials said Tuesday.
US authorities find major cross-border tunnel used to smuggle drugs
A large haul of drugs, including opioids, methamphetamine and cocaine, being smuggled from Mexico to California was seized from a cross-border tunnel equipped with ventilation, lighting and an underground rail system, authorities said Tuesday.
A large haul of drugs, including opioids, methamphetamine and cocaine, being smuggled from Mexico to California was seized from a cross-border tunnel equipped with ventilation, lighting and an underground rail system, authorities said Tuesday.
How a chance reunion led to rapper Nipsey Hussle’s death
Ermias Asghedom and Eric Holder both grew up in the same Los Angeles neighborhood, were both part of the gang known as the Rollin' 60s, and were both aspiring rappers.
Ermias Asghedom and Eric Holder both grew up in the same Los Angeles neighborhood, were both part of the gang known as the Rollin' 60s, and were both aspiring rappers.
Woman told to ration lupus medication during coronavirus outbreak
Now, there’s a global shortage of the medication leaving one Oakland woman with lupus with a limited supply.
Now, there’s a global shortage of the medication leaving one Oakland woman with lupus with a limited supply.
Crowds of 450 gather in Oakland for illegal sideshows during coronavirus pandemic
Not only that, but the crowds on Sunday were big and the spectators were not practicing social distancing.
Not only that, but the crowds on Sunday were big and the spectators were not practicing social distancing.