Meat shortage during pandemic hurting taquerias

A meat shortage is hurting the smaller taco stands ahead of one of their biggest days of the year. 

COVID-19 outbreak among workers at Ralphs in Hollywood

It's known as the rock-and-roll Ralphs but the Hollywood grocery store is reeling after more than a dozen employees tested positive for COVID-19.

Judge rejects bid to reopen Orange County beaches

Orange County beaches will remain closed, at least for now, with a judge rejecting bids by Dana Point and Huntington Beach to have Gov. Gavin Newsom's temporary closure order lifted.

Crowd fails to social distance while protesting in Huntington Beach over pandemic restrictions

A large crowd that failed to display social distancing gathered in Huntington Beach Friday afternoon in opposition to multiple restrictions that have been implemented by Gov. Gavin Newsom. 

Garcetti says he won't lift 'Safer at Home' May 15, but some things could open

Mayor Eric Garcetti said Friday the COVID-19 Safer at Home orders Los Angeles is under won't be completely lifted May 15 and limiting the orders could be a gradual process through the rest of the year.

Chino Hills man released on 'zero cash bail' mandate allegedly commits same crime

The zero cash bail emergency mandate in California is continuing to be a challenge for law enforcement as alleged criminals are released back into the public.

Local actor shares his stimulus check with grocery workers

He puts on his mask, gloves, and walks into the Vallarta Market in Encino with a fistful of dollars. Actually, a fistful of $10 bills -- more than 80 of them.

Huntington Beach, Dana Point to challenge Newsom's Orange County beach closure order

Orange County beaches will remain closed. Judge Nathan Scott declined to issue a temporary restraining order to halt Gov. Newsom's order to shut down OC beaches only.

White House blocking Fauci testimony in coronavirus hearing, panel spokesman says

A spokesman for a key House panel said Friday that the White House has blocked Dr. Anthony Fauci from testifying next week at a hearing on the coronavirus outbreak.

L.A. authorities agree to release more than 250 inmates from jails

The presiding judge of Los Angeles County announced Friday that more than 250 inmates facing misdemeanor and lower-level felony charges have been ordered to be released from jail to limit the spread of coronavirus by reducing the number of people behind bars.

Landlords, lenders brace for nationwide rent strike

It’s the first of the month and the rent is due. But, tenants in the nation’s biggest cities are striking because they simply can’t afford to pay the rent, as many have been left without jobs due to economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.

More restaurants could start taking SNAP benefits

With millions of Americans filing for unemployment and food banks struggling to keep up with COVID-19-induced demand, more restaurants may soon be able to allow supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) recipients to use their benefits to purchase meals.

Sex offender released early from Orange County jail allegedly exposes self at parole center

A sex offender recently released early from jail was arrested Thursday after allegedly exposing himself at a parole resource center and failing to charge his GPS monitor.

LA band taps at-home fans for music video

It was International Dance Day and couldn't we all use a reason to dance right now!

LA County coronavirus cases rise to 24,215, with 1,172 deaths

Los Angeles County on Friday reported 1,065 new coronavirus cases and 62 additional deaths, bringing the county's totals to 24,215 cases and 1,172 deaths.