8 Bay Area Jurisdictions Extend Stay-at-Home Order Until May 3
Health officers in several Bay Area counties and cities on Tuesday extended a shelter-in-place order through May 3 to try to limit the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus in the region.
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Coronavirus in California: Updates on the Pandemic
The nation’s most populous state is expecting an uptick in the number of coronavirus cases this week as the pandemic expands. Updates on the spread of COVID-19 can be found here. You can view daily updates from the governor’s office at noon. By the Numbers As of Sunday afternoon, California had more than 6,900 confirmed cases of the new... -
Local Dental Lab Worker to Donate 3D-Printed Medical Gear
With a shortage of personal protective equipment for medical workers in the front line of the battle against the novel coronavirus, one good Samaritan is stepping up and using a 3D printer to make medical gear to donate.
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Art to the Rescue for Bored Children
Gabriel Hart wasn’t made for confined spaces. “I’m just losing my mind because I can’t talk with my friends,” said the National City 9-year-old. His grandmother stood behind him with an exhausted look on her face. “This is… yeah. I want to go back to work,” Mica Velez said while gesturing towards Gabriel. I feel like this is a... -
‘Grim Sleeper’ Serial Killer Dies on Death Row
Lonnie David Franklin Jr., who killed at least 10 people between 1985 and 2007 — mainly in the South Los Angeles area — has died at the age of 67, officials at San Quentin State Prison said Sunday. Franklin, who was sentenced to death in Los Angeles in 2016, was found unresponsive in his cell at about 7:20 p.m. Saturday….
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FBI Arrests Man Accused of Seeking Investments for a Fake Coronavirus Miracle Cure
A man who claimed in a strange series of YouTube and Instagram videos that he had created a miracle cure for the novel coronavirus and needed financing to mass produce an unproven pill was arrested Wednesday by the FBI. Keith Lawrence Middlebrook, 53, was arrested Wednesday while delivering the pills to an undercover FBI agent posing as an investor... -
Appears Schools Will Be Closed Through End of Academic Year, State Superintendent Writes
Schools in Los Angeles County and throughout the state could remain shuttered through the end of the school year due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, the state Superintendent of Public Instruction told education leaders Tuesday. In a letter to superintendents across the state, Tony Thurmond wrote that campuses might remain off-limits longer than ... -
Cruise Ships No Longer Able to Drop Off Passengers in SD Under New Restrictions
Several cruise ship passengers have been able to disembark in San Diego over the past two weeks but after Tuesday, those vessels will no longer be able to drop off its passengers in America’s Finest City through the end of the coronavirus pandemic.
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PG&E Won’t Pay $4 Million Camp Fire Fine From $13.5B Wildfire Victims Fund
PG&E announced in San Francisco Monday that it has given up a controversial plan to pay a $4 million criminal fine to Butte County out of a proposed $13.5 billion trust to compensate wildfire victims.
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LA County Sheriff Pulls Opposition to Gun Stores as Essential Businesses
Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva, who was sued by gun-rights groups after trying to shut down firearms dealers in the wake of coronavirus concerns, said Monday that he is abandoning the effort. The sheriff said he’s heeding a federal Department of Homeland Security advisory issued on Saturday that listed gun and ammunition dealers a... -
California Prepares for Coronavirus Surge in Week Ahead
Californians endured a weekend of stepped-up restrictions aimed at keeping them home as much as possible while hospitals and health officials scrambled Sunday to ready themselves for a week that could see the feared dramatic surge in coronavirus cases. Testing among the state’s 40 million residents has stepped up significantly after a slow st... -
Two Inmates Who Walked Away From Prison Camp in Northern California are Captured
Authorities on Sunday captured two minimum-security inmates who walked away from a prison camp in Northern California on Friday night. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation found Derek Barnett, 29, and Noah Wilson, 28. Authorities arrested Barnett at 11 a.m. Sunday as he was preparing to leave an apartment complex in Ukiah, th... -
Vehicle Access Closed for All California State Parks Due to Coronavirus
Don’t drive to a state park any time soon, the California Department of Parks and Recreation effectively said Sunday in a press release. California State Parks announced that it is closing vehicle access to all 280 state parks due to the coronavirus outbreak, after many state parks experienced surges of visitors on Saturday. The department sa... -
California Restaurants Say 30% to Close Without State Aid
As many as 30,000 California restaurants could close permanently because of coronavirus restrictions that have shuttered dining rooms and led to widespread layoffs, the industry warned Friday, while urging the state to delay tax payments and planned minimum-wage increases to help the ailing businesses. In a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom obtained by T... -
California Lawmakers Plead: Fight Virus, Don’t Pack Beaches
With cases of coronavirus surging and the death toll surpassing 100, lawmakers are pleading with cooped-up Californians to spend a second weekend at home to slow the spread of infection.
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Santa Anita Ends Live Racing Because of Coronavirus
Santa Anita canceled live racing Friday because of the coronavirus pandemic after instructions from the Los Angeles County Health Department. The track in Arcadia, California, was preparing to stage eight races when the cancellation was announced about 30 minutes before the first race. It’s not immediately known when racing will be allowed to... -
Gov. Gavin Newsom Commutes Sentences, Including for Murder
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday pardoned five people who already served their time and commuted the sentences of 21 state prison inmates, including more than a dozen convicted of murder or related crimes. The victims were children in two of the cases and a pregnant woman in a third. The clemency requests were being considered before the coro... -
California Has Surge of Virus Cases That Threatens Hospitals
The surge of coronavirus cases in California that health officials have warned was coming has arrived and will worsen, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday, while the mayor of Los Angeles warned that by early next week his city could see the kind of crush that has crippled New York. “We are now seeing the spike that we were anticipating,” Newsom…... -
Farmworkers Key to Keeping US Fed Are Wary of Virus Spread
California farms are still working to supply food to much of the United States amid the coronavirus
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Domestic Violence Cases Rise During Coronavirus Crisis, Organizations Say
Organizations providing assistance to victims of domestic violence report an increase in cases of physical and verbal abuse since the Stay at Home Order was issued in response to the coronavirus outbreak. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, on average 20 people are victims of physical violence by their partner in the coun... -
California Halts Evictions for 2 Months Amid Virus Pandemic
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday banned all evictions of renters for the next two months, his latest effort to offer a lifeline to the many millions in the state harmed by the economic fallout from the spreading coronavirus.
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‘SoCal Batman’ May Be the Dark Knight, But He’s a Bright Light for the Community
He goes by the name SoCal Batman, riding around the high desert in his Batmobile and dressed in his superhero costume. He’s been putting smiles on children’s faces since he first tried on the suit seven years ago. “I tried it on and put a picture on Facebook saying ‘wow, look at me.’ Literally within an hour, I got...... -
Only 10 Family, Friends Can Attend Marine Vet’s Burial Due to Coronavirus
UPDATE ON 3/26: After NBC 7’s reporting, Veterans Affairs, which runs the San Diego national cemeteries, reached out to the Chavez family to tell them 10 people would be allowed at the Marine combat vet’s funeral. The family told NBC 7 they are grateful. Veterans Affairs says that there was a miscommunication with the family about the n... -
California Governor: 5 Big Banks Suspend Mortgage Payments
Five of the nation’s largest banks agreed to temporarily suspend residential mortgage payments for people affected by the coronavirus, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday.
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Restaurant Owner Battles Coronavirus by Delivering Food to Hospitals
The coronavirus crisis is forcing many restaurants to do things differently in the hopes of staying afloat during and weathering the storm. For one Echo Park restaurant owner, that means turning to the community and feeding healthcare workers one delivery at a time. Like so many restaurants all across Los Angeles, the sign on the door at The Park’s... -
For Uber Drivers, the Choice Can Be Between a Paycheck and Avoiding Infection
Drive and get paid, even if you’re at risk for the coronavirus, or stay home and don’t. It’s a choice Tim Drake says he is being forced to make. Drake, who has been driving for Uber for two and a half years, and many other people who work for “gig” companies say they feel stuck between making money and...
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Here’s What Pregnant Moms Should Know Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Bonnie Lee is about five months months pregnant. “I’ve been wanting this pregnancy for a long time, so what it means to me is everything,” Lee said. Bonnie said she’s been home-quarantining for a few weeks now. But she still worries about her health and her baby’s. “I think any woman who’s been pregnant will tell you that it’s... -
California Scrambling to Obtain Virus Protection Gear
California is scrambling to obtain protective gear for healthcare workers and first responders, reaching out worldwide and working with locals to ratchet up production as the coronavirus pandemic sweeps through the nation’s most populous state. The state is trying to acquire about 1 billion sets of gloves and hundreds of millions of gowns, surgical... -
California Governor Cautious on Earlier Release of Inmates
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday ruled out releasing violent inmates in response to the coronavirus pandemic, but left the door open to other relief that he said needs to be carefully weighed to avoid worsening the state’s homelessness crisis.
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California to Limit Beach, Park Access to Slow Coronavirus
Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday he would close parking lots at dozens of beaches and state parks to prevent the spread of coronavirus after large groups flocked to the coast and mountains to get outdoors on the first weekend since the state’s stay-at-home order took effect.
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California Puts Jury Trials on Hold Over Coronavirus Fears
In an unprecedented order, California’s chief justice on Monday suspended all superior court jury trials for 60 days because of the coronavirus outbreak. “The world, country, and state face a life-threatening pandemic caused by the COVID-19 virus,” Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye said in her order, which impacts all 58 superior courts. Local c... -
Calif. Utility Pleading Guilty in Wildfire Deaths
Pacific Gas & Electric will plead guilty to 84 counts of involuntary manslaughter for a swath of death and destruction left behind after its fraying electrical grid ignited a 2018 wildfire that decimated three Northern California towns and drove the nation’s largest utility into bankruptcy.
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Stressed About Coronavirus? Check Out These Wellness Apps
As the coronavirus continues to spread and Americans are prompted to stay indoors and limit in-person communication, it can be tempting to neglect your health and wellbeing. Social distancing can effect your mental health. If you are struggling with the anxiety that comes with the coronavirus pandemic, mental health and wellness apps on your phone ... -
UC San Diego Doctors Stuck in Quarantine in Peru Due to Coronavirus Pandemic
Two UC San Diego doctors who traveled to Peru on a humanitarian medical mission earlier this month are trying to return to the U.S. after they found themselves stuck in South America due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Anesthesiology resident Rupa Prasad and Associate Clinical Professor of Anesthesiology Reema Sanghvi left for their humanitarian mission ... -
LA’s Mayor Has an Urgent Warning for Residents Who Ignore Coronavirus Distancing Rules
Los Angeles residents were warned Sunday that failing to follow rules about gathering in large crowds when Mayor Eric Garcetti issued a desperate plea in an effort to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. In an update Sunday evening online and on television about the city’s latest efforts to curtail the COVID-19 virus, Garcetti announc... -
President Trump Approves CA Disaster Declaration
President Trump has declared a major disaster in California and has approved federal funds for the state to fight the coronavirus.
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Governor Calls On Youth to Take Shelter-in-Place Seriously
Most Californians stayed at home on a Saturday that was unlike any its 40 million residents had ever seen before. Less than 48 hours after Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an unprecedented stay-at-home order to help curb the coronavirus spread, shopping centers and streets were empty. Churches were closed. Playgrounds deserted. However, stores and farmer m... -
Navy Hospital Ship Coming to Port of Los Angeles for COVID-19 Relief
President Trump agreed Sunday to send a massive Navy hospital ship to Los Angeles to deal with the area’s surge of coronavirus patients. The USNS Mercy — one of the Navy’s two 1,000-bed hospital ships — will be sent to the Port of Los Angeles, officials said. The ship will depart San Diego Monday, the Navy said in a statemen... -
NPS to Shutter Gates at Point Reyes National Seashore After Visitor Influx
Officials with the National Park Service and Point Reyes National Seashore announced late Saturday night that most areas of the Marin County national preserve would be closed starting Sunday for a little more than two weeks. The closures come after visitors inundated the area earlier in the day during a statewide shelter-in-place order due to the g... -
Pandemic Postcard From California: ‘Wish You Weren’t Here’
The coronavirus is clearing out California’s most popular destinations
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At Sea During Pandemic, Fishermen Return to Stormy Times
The coronavirus literally traveled over them from Asia to California while they were on the high seas catching tuna
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Few Homeless Off California’s Streets As Virus Spreads
Homeless people in California congregated in parks, popped into each other’s tents on sidewalks and packed closely together to get food Friday, routine scenes that took on different and dangerous significance as state officials try to contain spread of the coronavirus. California is under a statewide stay-at-home order and residents have been told ... -
Gov. Newsom Issues Executive Order to Expand Healthcare, Asks Residents to Take Shelter in Place Seriously
Most Californians stayed at home on a Saturday that was unlike any its 40 million residents had ever seen before
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First Weekend of California Stay-at-Home Order Hits Millions
Most Californians stayed at home on a Saturday that was unlike any its 40 million residents had ever seen before. Less than 48 hours after Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an unprecedented stay-at-home order to help curb the coronavirus spread, shopping centers and streets were empty. Churches were closed. Playgrounds deserted. However, stores and farmer m... -
PG&E Donates 1M Masks to Hospitals, First Responders
PG&E is donating nearly 1 million protective masks from the supply it keeps on hand for crews responding to fires and construction zones, to distribute to California hospitals and first responders, company officials said Friday. The 480,000 N95 masks and 470,000 surgical masks will go to the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, for ho... -
Encinitas Woman Collecting Respirators to Pass On to Healthcare Workers
An Encinitas woman is doing what she can to give back during the coronavirus pandemic by donating personal protection equipment to nurses. Usually N95 respirators are a requirement for most healthcare workers, but since the virus the CDC has asked for them to be used sparingly. That’s left many nurses feeling uneasy, so Brittany Corrales is hoping ... -
Fundraiser Helps Restaurants, Healthcare Workers One Take-Out Order at a Time
Two groups in San Diego communities are feeling the enormous effects of the coronavirus pandemic: healthcare workers and small businesses. In North Park, a couple started a GoFundMe account to help both small businesses trying to survive, as well as the health care workers on the front lines fighting the disease. Thursday, Mike Van Sickler picked u... -
If Coronavirus Claims Your Job, Here’s What to Do First
Workers who suddenly find themselves jobless because of the pandemic are most likely eligible for unemployment insurance benefits.
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Pomona Hotel Stays for Quarantined Will Include Food, Medical Care and Laundry Service
The Sheraton Fairplex Hotel in Pomona will open more than 200 beds to those affected by coronavirus who need to be quarantined, filling one-person hotel rooms to help battle the spread, Los Angeles officials said Friday. Some 244 rooms will open on a first-come, first-served basis to people who need to be quarantined after testing positive, t... -
After Death of 34-Year-Old SoCal Man, a Dire Warning for Younger People About Coronavirus
Friends of a 34-year-old Southern California man who died after contracting the new coronavirus are making an urgent plea about the alarming pandemic with a worldwide death toll that passed 10,000 people. As they mourn a man they call one of the good guys, the people who were close to Jeffrey Ghazarian, of Glendora, say his death is a reality…... -
What to Know About California’s Stay at Home Order: Requirements and Exemptions
A sweeping order issued by California Gov. Gavin Newsom restricts non-essential activities across the state to control the spread of a virus that has spread at an alarming rate.
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Burbank Police Recover American Flag From Homeless Man Using It as Blanket
Burbank police officers traded a homeless man some blankets for an American flag Wednesday, returning the massive banner to the local American Legion he had taken it from. Officers spotted the man wrapped in the flag and sleeping on the ground. When talking with them, the man admitted to taking the flag from the American Legion in Burbank, where it... -
California Parents Face Possible Long-Term Homeschooling
Extraordinary restrictions on everyday activities expanded to more areas of California on Wednesday as many parents around the state struggled to fathom the prospect put forth by Gov. Gavin Newsom of schools staying closed until summer.
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Newsom Signs Executive Order Extending Eligibility for Social Safety Net Programs
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Wednesday extending the eligibility period for social safety net programs, temporarily preventing an interruption of benefits during the novel coronavirus outbreak. Newsom’s executive order waived eligibility re-determinations for residents enrolled in Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKs, Cash Assistance f... -
California State Parks Temporarily Close All Campgrounds to Slow Coronavirus Spread
The California State Parks announced Wednesday they are temporarily closing all campgrounds to support California’s efforts to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus. However, non-campground outdoor areas of parks, including trails and beaches will remain open to the public. “Visitors are reminded to practice social distancing and mai... -
California Schools Chief Sends Guidance For Distance Learning
In the wake of the governor’s warning that schools could remain closed until the fall, the state superintendent is asking districts to come up with plans for distance learning or independent study.
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After Woman Becomes 1st LA County Coronavirus Death, Family Endures Heartbreak and Frustration
Family members of the first and only person in Los Angeles County known to have died due to coronavirus are sharing their heartbreak and frustration. They lost their aunt, but the family said even her husband, who administered CPR to try to save his beloved wife, struggled to find a test for the virus that has killed more than 10,000… -
Sheriff’s Department Releasing Inmates, Cutting Jail Population Due to Coronavirus
Responding to coronavirus concerns, the sheriff’s department has taken active steps to reduce the inmate population at jail facilities, essentially releasing people with less than 30 days left on their sentences, Sheriff Alex Villanueva said Monday. “We’re protecting that population from potential exposure,” he sai... -
Court Approves PG&E’s $23B Bankruptcy Financing Package
Pacific Gas & Electric on Monday won court approval to raise $23 billion to help pay its bills over destructive California wildfires after Gov. Gavin Newsom dropped his opposition to a financing package designed to help the nation’s largest utility get out of bankruptcy. The milestone reached during an unusual court hearing held by phone moves ... -
Governing in Crisis: California’s Newsom Faces Another Test
As the coronavirus spreads through California, the restrictions placed on its 40 million residents have varied by county and community, the result of Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom’s early decision to largely allow local governments to set their own rules.
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Suspected Fake Coronavirus Testing Kits Found at LAX
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered a shipment at LAX containing what authorities believe are fake coronavirus test kits from the United Kingdom, the agency said Saturday. The package, labeled as “Purified Water Vials,” had a declared value of nearly $200, according to a news release from the agency. While making an e... -
California Legislature Approves Coronavirus Spending, Suspends Work for Next Month
The California Legislature approved up to $1 billion in new spending on Monday to combat the coronavirus outbreak, then suspended their work for the next month to try and contain the illness. It is believed to be the first unexpected work stoppage in the California Legislature in 158 years, according to Alex Vassar, an unofficial legislative histor... -
First Responders Adjust To Changing Coronavirus Protocols
Protocol for first responders is changing rapidly amid the coronavirus pandemic, and several San Diego agencies held meetings Monday to address issues that may arise.
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By the Numbers: SD’s Hospital Bed Count Too Low for Number of Potential Coronavirus Patients
Hospitals in San Diego County don’t have anywhere near the number of beds needed to care for potential coronavirus patients should the virus infection rate reach projected numbers.
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California Begins a New Chapter in the COVID-19 Fight
Millions of California’s oldest and youngest residents stayed home Monday as the state took increasingly strident steps to separate people and contain the spread of the coronavirus. Evidence that people were staying home included traffic flowing freely on some freeways that are normally congested during rush hours. Starbucks’ shift to t... -
State High Court Announces Changes in Hearing Procedures
The California Supreme Court announced Monday it is modifying its procedures for oral argument hearings in light of the public health emergency caused by the COVID-19 coronavirus. The court’s seven justices will continue to convene in person to hold hearings approximately one week per month, but lawyers arguing their cases must now appear rem... -
Late-Winter Storm Brings Rain, Mountain Snow
Heavy snowfall continued in California’s Sierra Nevada early Monday after a weekend of travel disruptions on major routes through the range.
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Newsom Calls for Bars Closure, Self-Isolation of People Over 65
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced several new directives Sunday afternoon to further try and limit the spread of the novel coronavirus in California. The governor asked all bars, nightclubs, brewpubs and wineries to close, but stopped short of calling for all restaurants to close, as Illinois and Ohio have done. Newsom indicated restaurants could remain ... -
Virus Concerns Hit California Casinos, Entertainment Venues
Californians wanting to escape the new reality of the coronavirus at the movies, casino or amusement park are running into the six foot rule. State health officials issued new guidance Saturday urging theaters to keep attendance under 250 people and ask strangers to sit six feet apart. The Department of Public Health said ushers should monitor thea... -
Coronavirus Causes Lakers, Clippers, and Kings to Join Forces to Help Employees
As the coronavirus continues to disrupts sports across the globe, athletes, coaches, and owners have joined together to help those affected by the pandemic. On Saturday, the Los Angeles Lakers, L.A. Clippers, and L.A. Kings, three teams that each call Staples Center in Downtown Los Angeles their home, have joined together to provide financial suppo... -
Workers at Pacific Grove Hotel on Leave Without Pay Due to Virus Quarantine
Dozens of workers at a Monterey County hotel have been placed on furlough without pay because of a coronavirus quarantine, according to a report from KSBW-TV.
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California Emotional Support Line Available 24/7, Face-to-Face Meetings Canceled
As the novel coronavirus spreads in the Bay Area, an emotional support line will continue to operate all day, every day, according to the Mental Health Association of San Francisco.
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Steps Taken to Keep Homeless Protected from Coronavirus
San Diego is taking steps to protect the homeless population from the coronavirus. In a letter to city managers, the county offered cities help to procure, pay for and install hand washing stations. On Monday San Diego installed 66 stations, Carlsbad installed 6, and the county installed 14 in unincorporated areas. “I’m extremely worried because th... -
California Guidance Against Gatherings Likely to Be Extended
Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday that sweeping guidance for Californians to avoid unnecessary gatherings to try to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus will likely extend beyond March.
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California Issues Broad Guidance to Avoid Large Gatherings in Fight Against Coronavirus
Sweeping guidance for Californians to avoid unnecessary gatherings will likely extend beyond March as health experts grapple with a fast-moving pandemic virus that has infected nearly 200 people in the nation’s most populous state.
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LA County Reports Its 1st Coronavirus Death
The first person to die of the rapidly-spreading coronavirus in Los Angeles County was announced Wednesday at a news conference, as health officials reported 29 cases in the county. The victim was identified as a woman in her 60s who does not live in the county, but was visiting friends. The woman had an extensive recent travel history, including a... -
Former San Diegan Describes New Normal in Italy Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
A former San Diego woman who has been living in Italy for the past year is describing her new normal amid the novel coronavirus outbreak, which includes a countrywide mandatory lockdown in an effort to reduce the number of cases in the nation.
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4 Cruise Ship Guests to Be Housed at Pacific Grove
Four people from the Grand Princess cruise ship — where more than a dozen people tested positive for the novel coronavirus – will be quarantined in Pacific Grove, state officials said Tuesday. The former cruise ship passengers will be housed in a cluster of buildings at Asilomar State Beach and Conference Grounds. The people will be in ... -
Abolitionist Harriet Tubman, Underground Railroad ‘Brought to Life’ in Viral Photoshoot
Lead photographer Christyl O’Flaherty and a team of several photographers and models made North County’s Solana Beach Trail into the paths of the Underground Railroad to honor abolitionist Harriet Tubman for Black History Month.
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PG&E Settles Key Battle Over $13.5B Wildfire Victims’ Fund
Pacific Gas & Electric told a federal bankruptcy judge Tuesday that it has settled a dispute with disaster-relief agencies that threatened to siphon money away from a $13.5 billion fund earmarked for victims of catastrophic wildfires in California caused by the nation’s largest utility. The breakthrough disclosed by a PG&E lawyer during a c... -
Gov. Newsom Says Thousands Are Undergoing Coronavirus Testing
California Governor Gavin Newsom said Tuesday that over 7,000 people are currently undergoing tests to determine whether or not they are infected with coronavirus. During a press conference, Newsom said the tests were sent for processing to 18 laboratories around the state and they are still waiting for the results. Newsom said the state has the su... -
With Toilet Paper in High Demand, Brothers Offer Golden Hill No.2 Option
With coronavirus fears growing across the county, several local stores are quickly selling out of basic necessities like toilet paper. At the corner of 30th Street and C Street in Golden Hill, a family has set up shop. Cruz, Hudson and Grant, along with their mother Tiffany, have fully decorated and branded a small stand selling toilet paper for $2... -
Lawsuit Aims to End California License Plate Language Limits
California may have to end most restrictions on personalized license plate language that some might find offensive, if a lawsuit filed Tuesday prevails. The libertarian Pacific Legal Foundation lawsuit challenges the state Department of Motor Vehicles’ current policy on free speech grounds. The department denied more than 30,000 of the nearly 250,0... -
Lawsuit Seeks to Require LA to Provide Beds for Homeless
A federal lawsuit filed Tuesday seeks to force Los Angeles officials to provide thousands of shelter beds in an effort to stem what it described as the unfolding “human tragedy” of people living in squalor on the streets. While once largely confined to the notorious Skid Row neighborhood, encampments have spread countywide. Freeway overpasses are l... -
California Big City Mayors Chat Homelessness With Newsom
The mayors of California’s biggest cities had a “robust” discussion with Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday, highlighting their opposition to his plan on how to spend $750 million to combat the state’s homelessness crisis.
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UCSD to Suspend In-Person Courses to Start Spring Quarter
All classes at UC San Diego will be delivered remotely to start the Spring Quarter and university-sponsored athletic events will be played without fans in response to the coronavirus outbreak, the university announce Monday. In-person classes will continue for the last week of the current Winter Quarter, but instructors won’t be using attenda... -
Riverside Man Who Stole Doctor Identities, Ordered Drugs to Sell on Dark Web Sentenced
A Riverside County man was sentenced Monday to 10 years in federal prison for running a narcotics distribution outfit that, in part, stole at least nine doctors’ DEA numbers and dates of birth that he used to obtain oxycodone and other prescription medications that he later sold on the darknet. Christopher Lazenby, 29, of Homeland, was senten... -
Man Accused of Smoking Marijuana Before Crash That Killed 3 Convicted of Murder
A 21-year-old man was convicted Monday of second-degree murder for a crash that killed three people at a Lancaster intersection just over two years ago. Jurors deliberated about two hours before finding Davion Murphy guilty of three counts of second-degree murder stemming from the Jan. 11, 2018, collision at the corner of Avenue J-8 and Challenger ... -
OC Restaurant Taking Temperatures Before Allowing Entry Amid Coronavirus Fears
Be prepared to have your temperature checked if you want to eat at Sichuan Impression in Orange County or at one of its sister restaurants in Alhambra and West Los Angeles. Lilly Lei, the restaurant owner, began checking customers’ temperatures at the door with a hand-held infrared thermometer in late January as a response to the coronavirus ... -
Grandfather on Jog Attacked, Stabbed by Homeless Man in Studio City
A 70-year-old grandfather jogging along the Los Angeles River in Studio City says he was followed and stabbed by a homeless man Sunday morning. Leonardo Di Pierre said he was jogging near Whitsett Avenue and Ventura Boulevard around 8:30 a.m. when he noticed a homeless man was following him, so he walked to the parking lot of of a...
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Elementary School Child Diagnosed With Coronavirus in Sacramento
The Elk Grove Unified School District in Sacramento confirmed Monday that an elementary-aged boy tested positive for the coronavirus. The district said in a statement that all schools will be closed after a family from the Elk Grove district was quarantined after coronavirus testing. According to a statement from the district, County Public Health ... -
Passengers Aboard Grand Princess to be Quarantined at Travis AFB
Nearly 1,000 passengers who are California residents aboard the Princess Cruise Ship will complete mandatory quarantine at Travis Air Force Base and Marine Corps Air Station in San Diego.
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Pasadena Family Sued Over Dog’s Alleged Attack on Girl Scout Selling Cookies
A lawsuit was filed against members of a Pasadena family by a girl who was allegedly bitten by their pet dog while selling Girl Scout cookies in 2018. The Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit was filed Thursday against the Augusto Rodrigo Living Trust and an individual, Emily Rodriguez, alleging negligence and strict liability. The suit seeks unspeci... -
Preliminary 5.8M Earthquake Off Coast of Eureka
A preliminary 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck 65 miles off the coast of Eureka, California, around 8 p.m. Sunday, according to the United States Geological Survey.
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Stuck in China: Calif. Teacher Spends 40 Days Isolated Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
A healthy 24-year-old English teacher from Southern California has been isolated in her Yinchuan, China apartment for nearly 40 days due to fears of coronavirus spread.
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State Public Health Department Updates Coronavirus Measures for Mass Gatherings
The California Department of Public Health has issued new guidelines for organizers of mass gatherings regarding potential coronavirus scenarios. The CDPH defined mass gatherings as events, including religious services, in which large numbers of people are within an arm’s reach of each other, but do not include typical office environments or ... -
Experts: Cruise Ships No Place for a Coronavirus Quarantine
Cruise ships hit by coronavirus outbreaks have quickly found themselves with no ports for thousands of passengers as countries on four continents have quarantined vessels or kept them at sea for days. Keeping all the passengers on board instead of letting them disembark on land is a strategy that can backfire, however, according to experts, because... -
State Public Health Department Updates Coronavirus Guidelines for Schools
State health officials Saturday released new guidance to educational institutions, event organizers and local public health officials regarding the further spread of coronavirus, outlining possible scenarios and resultant measures to be taken. “It’s a question of when — not if — some California public schools will face closu...
