Union group calls for reinstatement of mask mandate in Orange County

Orange County union, faith and business leaders will call Tuesday for a reinstatement of a mask mandate that was rolled back to a "strong recommendation" last week.

Orange County reports 198 new cases of COVID-19

The Orange County Health Care Agency today reported on Monday,198 new coronavirus cases, but no deaths, marking the first day in a week without any new fatalities, while Anaheim officials revealed an outbreak at one of the city's fire stations that has left one fire captain critically ill.  

US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach canceled due to coronavirus

The 2020 Vans US Open of Surfing was canceled over health concerns caused by the coronavirus pandemic, officials announced Monday.

Deadliest week of COVID-19 in Orange County concludes

Another 130 cases of COVID-19 and seven additional deaths were reported in Orange County on Saturday, at the end of what county health officials called the deadliest week since the pandemic began.  

Online petition to delay July reopening of Disneyland Resorts gains momentum

An online petition urging a delay of the scheduled reopening of the Disneyland Resort due to the risk of guests contracting coronavirus has acquired more than 26,000 signatures as of this morning.

Gyms, movie theaters, day camps, museums begin to reopen in Orange County

As bars, gyms and movie theaters were authorized to begin reopening in Orange County Friday, local health officials reported eight more COVID-19 fatalities, bringing the week's total to 33 and the cumulative death toll to 210.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's son arrested, accused of stabbing neighbor
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According to the Orange County Sheriff?s Department, Kareem�Abdul-Jabbar's son, Adam, was arrested after he was involved in a dispute with his neighbor that led to a stabbing earlier this week in San Clemente.�

Man charged with poisoning 8 homeless people, filming victims' reactions to eating laced food

The Orange County District Attorney's office Thursday announced charges against a man accused of poisoning eight homeless people, including an elderly person, in a series of attacks that were videotaped to record the victims’ reactions to eating food laced with oleoresin capsicum, which is twice as strong as the pepper spray used by police.

Grad Standout: La Habra high football star bound for Northern Arizona University
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Jonathan Garcia likes to hit people on the football field just as much as he enjoys hitting the books. He will attend Northern Arizona University to study biology.

OC health officer resigns after threats over requiring residents to wear face masks

Orange County's chief health officer, Dr. Nichole Quick, resigned Monday night because of the backlash she faced when she ordered county residents last month to wear face coverings when going out in public amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Orange County reports 113 new coronavirus cases

Orange County health officials Monday reported 113 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the county's cumulative total to 7,527, but the number of deaths remained unchanged at 177.

Red Flag conditions return to Southland: High winds, low humidity

A red flag warning signifying a high risk of wildfire will be in effect in the Southland through Monday night because of gusty winds and very low humidity in much of Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara counties.

Honoring George Floyd: Processions, memorial services underway across Southland

Multiple processions and memorial services to commemorate George Floyd were underway across Southland on Monday. The events come a day ahead of his planned six-hour funeral in his hometown of Houston.

OC judge refuses to dump charges against surgeon, girlfriend accused of drugging, raping women

A judge refused Friday to dismiss charges against a Newport Beach surgeon and his girlfriend, who are accused of drugging and sexually assaulting multiple women, and set a hearing for next Friday to consider whether the District Attorney's Office should be kicked off the case.