SeaWorld penguins tour the park in celebration of World Penguin Day

Scout, Delta and Pippa enjoyed a Saturday out of their enclosure going on a great adventure around the Orlando theme park.

L.A. County sued over danger to jail inmates from COVID-19

A coalition of prisoner rights organizations has sued Los Angeles County and its sheriff's department for allegedly failing to protect jail inmates from the threat of the coronavirus.

Researchers: Global death toll from COVID-19 surpasses 200,000

The worldwide death toll topped 200,000, according to a tally compiled by John Hopkins University from government figures. The actual death toll is believed to be far higher.

Young Marines stay true to mission during pandemic

With Stay at Home orders in place a group of youth continue their leadership training through the Southland Young Marines.

Eight-year-old girl donates masks to El Monte hospital for her birthday

Eight-year-old Hannah Hashimoto has touched the hearts of those in the medical community. For her birthday she donated masks to Greater El Monte General Hospital.

Coast Guard monitoring increased number of oil tankers near LA/LB Port complex

The U.S. Coast Guard reported that an increased number of oil tankers are anchored near the Los Angeles and Long Beach port complex, and personnel were monitoring the situation.

Los Angeles opens cooling centers in wake of heat wave

The Los Angeles city Department of Recreation and Parks and the county's Office of Emergency Management announced Friday that 10 cooling centers have opened to help people cope with high temperatures this weekend.

Garcetti orders LA nursing homes to provide monthly COVID-19 testing

Skilled nursing facilities in Los Angeles will be required to provide diagnostic testing for COVID-19 for their employees, residents and contractors under an emergency order issued on Friday by Mayor Eric Garcetti.

Tennessee men caught price-gouging nearly 18,000 bottles of hand sanitizer avoid fines with donation

Two Tennessee brothers accused of price gouging and hording a stockpile of nearly 18,000 bottles of hand sanitizer amid supply shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic avoided criminal punishment after reaching a settlement with the state attorney general’s office Tuesday. 

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. 

Another Navy warship at sea reports a coronavirus outbreak

Another Navy ship at sea has reported a coronavirus outbreak and is returning to port, the Navy said Friday.

Nurse asks: ‘Is the hair appointment so you can look good while you’re in the casket?’

A Texas nurse has a stark warning for people considering visiting reopened businesses as states like Georgia and Oklahoma begin to ease social distancing guidelines despite warnings from health experts. 

98-year-old WWII veteran beats COVID-19, receives ovation from hospital staff

A 98-year-old World War II veteran left a hospital in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England, on April 22, to applause from staff after beating COVID-19.

No, don't inject disinfectant: Outcry over Trump's musing

The maker of Lysol and another disinfectant says its products should not be used as an internal treatment for the coronavirus.

Trump claims comment about injecting disinfectants was ‘sarcastic’ after backlash

Trump’s comment about the possibility that disinfectants could be injected or ingested to fight COVID-19 received backlash from health officials and the maker of Lysol.