As COVID-19 cases rise all Orange County bars ordered to close until further notice effective Thursday

All Orange County bars, pubs, breweries, and brewpubs that do not offer dine-in meals are ordered closed effective Thursday due in order to help curb the spread of COVID-19, health officials announced Wednesday.

Ventura County beaches closed to prevent crowding during Fourth of July weekend

Officials announced Ventura County beaches will be closed over the Fourth of July holiday weekend to “prevent crowding that results in the spread of COVID-19.”

Arizona reports record highs for coronavirus cases, deaths

The state department of health services reported 4,878 new cases and 88 additional deaths. Arizona now has a total of 84,092 cases and 1,720 deaths.

Laguna Beach to close its beaches on July 4 weekend as OC coronavirus cases surge

City officials in Laguna Beach announced they are closing its coastline over Independence Day weekend, making it the first beach city in Orange County to do so.

Ventura Beaches closed July 4 weekend
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To prevent crowding and the spread of the coronavirus, Ventura County beaches will close Independence Day weekend.

Mandating coronavirus face masks would strengthen US economy, Goldman Sachs says

A national face mask mandate would slow the spread of COVID-19 and potentially prevent the reinstatement of lockdowns that would wreak havoc on the U.S. economy, according to Goldman Sachs.

Newsom hints he will tighten coronavirus restrictions in California ahead of July 4

Newsom planned Wednesday to announce he will “tighten things up” only weeks after loosening his March 19 stay-at-home order and reopening most businesses.

Santa Clarita cancels fireworks show due to rise in COVID-19 cases

Santa Clarita officials announced the city's firework display is canceled after LA County officials banned firework exhibitions for the holiday weekend.

'Empire' star Serayah steps up to help foster youth in online benefit

With the coronavirus, a last chance to contribute to online efforts to fundraise for youth from foster care. It's called the Foster Challenge emergency fund and it's backed by celebrity donations of their time and talents.

Gov. Newsom looks at Project Roomkey as potential long-term fix on homelessness

The governor says he's setting aside more than a billion dollars to help cities and counties buy hotels and properties to help transition homeless off the streets and into homes.

Coronavirus continues pressuring LA County hospital system

COVID-19 continued to put pressure on the Los Angeles County hospital system on Tuesday, with the number of patients continuing its upward march as the county confirmed another 2,000-plus case.  

CSUN to go largely virtual for fall semester classes

Most of the fall semester classes at Cal State Northridge will be held online, with a shortlist of face-to-face labs and courses, university officials announced Tuesday.

CDC official says United States has ‘way too much virus’ to contain

The CDC principal deputy director spoke on the worrisome factors and wishful thinking regarding the United States’ handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.