Gov. Newsom attorneys on defense in the first day of court case against COVID executive orders

Wednesday marked the first day of a court case against Governor Newsom’s use of executive orders during the COVID-19 pandemic after he was sued by two state lawmakers who allege he has overstepped his authority and violated the state Constitution by acting as a “one-man government.”

OC's Hoag Hospital tapped for COVID-19 vaccine trial

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian kicked off a clinical trial of a COVID-19 vaccine with the inoculation of four volunteers.

'Hitler would have won': Jesse Ventura slams lack of sacrifice from anti-maskers

Former Minnesota governor and professional wrestler Jesse Ventura shared harsh words for non-mask wearers amid the pandemic, saying had Americans refused to make similar sacrifices during World War II that Adolf Hitler would have won the war. 

Weather Forecast: Wednesday, Oct. 21
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The latest forecast and air quality conditions for the greater Los Angeles area, including beaches, valleys and desert regions.

Weather Forecast: Wednesday, Oct. 21
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The latest forecast and air quality conditions for the greater Los Angeles area, including beaches, valleys and desert regions.

4 LA County schools cleared to offer in-person classes for youngest students

Four Los Angeles County schools have been granted waivers to resume in-person instruction for students in pre-kindergarten through second-grade, the first campuses to receive such approvals since the waiver-application process began earlier this month.  

Los Angeles County lifts more restrictions as rise in COVID-19 cases causes worry

Los Angeles County health officials said Wednesday that while the county has seen major drops in coronavirus case numbers over the past three months, there have been "concerning" upticks in recent weeks delaying a move to a less-restrictive tier of the state's economic reopening roadmap.

Volunteer in AstraZeneca coronavirus clinical trial dies, report says

The volunteer was a man in his 20s, according to reports. It was not immediately clear if the man received the vaccine or had been part of a placebo group.

Los Angeles County revises health order to allow small private gatherings

Los Angeles County recently revised its health officer order, allowing small outdoor private gatherings of people from no more than three households. 

Pfizer to start testing COVID-19 vaccine in kids

Last week, Pfizer Inc. received permission to test its vaccine in U.S. kids as young as 12, one of only a handful of attempts around the world to start exploring if any experimental shots being pushed for adults also can protect children.

L.A. County will issue citations to Walnut church over outdoor family fair

Organizers of a family fair held at a Walnut church Saturday against the orders of county health officials will be issued citations, as will the church itself, officials said.

California will allow fans at pro sports games, but it won't happen in LA anytime soon

California on Tuesday released guidelines for allowing professional sporting events to reopen, but fans won't be getting a chance to cheer on their favorite teams in Los Angeles anytime soon, based on the governor's color-coded coronavirus reopening system.

US officials: OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma to plead guilty to 3 criminal charges

Purdue Pharma, the company that makes OxyContin, the powerful prescription painkiller that experts say helped touch off an opioid epidemic, will plead guilty to three federal criminal charges, the DOJ said.

Klay Thompson fan with cancer gets dying wish to meet NBA star

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson helped bring immeasurable joy to a terminally ill Bay Area woman and her husband.

Disneyland, California's major theme parks to remain closed

Those who were hoping to return to Disneyland and California's other major theme parks are going to have to continue waiting, according to state officials. 

McConnell says any Pelosi-Mnuchin COVID-19 stimulus deal would get Senate vote

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he'll schedule a vote if House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the Trump administration are able to seal an agreement on a huge COVID-19 relief bill.

Some Riverside County businesses must close again as county moves back into most restrictive tier

Some Riverside County businesses that have opened are required to close again as the county moved back into the most restrictive ''purple tier'' under the governor's color-coded coronavirus reopening plan.