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.
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.
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.
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.
ACLU sues OC Sheriff, demanding release of inmates during COVID-19 pandemic
The American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California filed a federal lawsuit on Thursday against the Orange County sheriff to force him and the county to reduce the jails population to better implement social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California filed a federal lawsuit on Thursday against the Orange County sheriff to force him and the county to reduce the jails population to better implement social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Laguna Hills drops coronavirus hotel lawsuit
Laguna Hills officials announced they have dismissed their lawsuit to block the county from using a state and federal program to house transients infected with COVID-19 at a hotel in the city.
Laguna Hills officials announced they have dismissed their lawsuit to block the county from using a state and federal program to house transients infected with COVID-19 at a hotel in the city.
Orange County officials upset after Gov. Newsom announces closure of beaches
Officials in Orange County are expressing their concerns after Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday the closure of all beaches in the county.
Officials in Orange County are expressing their concerns after Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday the closure of all beaches in the county.
Confusion in Orange County over whether or not businesses are allowed to open
Confusion in Orange County tonight. Are businesses allowed to open or aren’t they?
Confusion in Orange County tonight. Are businesses allowed to open or aren’t they?
Orange County reports three more deaths from coronavirus
Two more COVID-19-related deaths were reported on Wednesday, bringing Orange County's death toll to 44, as the overall case count rose to 2,252.
Two more COVID-19-related deaths were reported on Wednesday, bringing Orange County's death toll to 44, as the overall case count rose to 2,252.
The OC Board of Supervisors vote unanimously on safety guidelines required to reopen businesses
Editor's Note: This story has been revised to clarify that the guidelines have only been approved, but are not yet being implemented at businesses in Orange County.
Editor's Note: This story has been revised to clarify that the guidelines have only been approved, but are not yet being implemented at businesses in Orange County.
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Irvine-based company among first to offer COVID-19 antibody testing to employees
As company leaders across SoCal try to determine how and when to bring their employees back to work safely, an Orange County company is getting ahead of the curve by offering free antibody testing to its employees.
As company leaders across SoCal try to determine how and when to bring their employees back to work safely, an Orange County company is getting ahead of the curve by offering free antibody testing to its employees.
Orange County Fair officially canceled due to the coronavirus
The Orange County Fair has officially been canceled due to the coronavirus. The event's board of directors voted unanimously Monday morning to scrub this year's event.
The Orange County Fair has officially been canceled due to the coronavirus. The event's board of directors voted unanimously Monday morning to scrub this year's event.
Overcrowding could soon make one Southern California beach off limits
Overcrowding at some California beaches and parks has given local officials second thoughts about keeping them open next weekend at the risk of reversing progress made in slowing the spread of the coronavirus and causing a deadly surge of cases.
Overcrowding at some California beaches and parks has given local officials second thoughts about keeping them open next weekend at the risk of reversing progress made in slowing the spread of the coronavirus and causing a deadly surge of cases.
Orange County beaches majorly crowded despite stay-at-home orders due to COVID-19
“People need to get out,” said one Northridge resident arriving at Huntington Beach, one of those remaining open during COVID-19 restrictions.
“People need to get out,” said one Northridge resident arriving at Huntington Beach, one of those remaining open during COVID-19 restrictions.
Orange County reports 124 new cases, two deaths from coronavirus
Orange County reported 124 new cases of COVID-19 Saturday and two additional deaths, for a total of 1,969 cases and 38 deaths.
Orange County reported 124 new cases of COVID-19 Saturday and two additional deaths, for a total of 1,969 cases and 38 deaths.
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.
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.
Glowing dolphins spotted in Newport Beach
The Pacific Ocean is providing a spectacular living light show off Newport Beach these days.
The Pacific Ocean is providing a spectacular living light show off Newport Beach these days.
Tips for helping small businesses stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic
Many small businesses are trying to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic, some forced to lay off workers, shutter their doors, with no luck getting federal assistance. But financial experts say there are some ways to keep the cash coming in even if you’re not getting a lifeline from the government.
Many small businesses are trying to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic, some forced to lay off workers, shutter their doors, with no luck getting federal assistance. But financial experts say there are some ways to keep the cash coming in even if you’re not getting a lifeline from the government.
Anaheim nursing facility hammered by COVID-19 cases
Nearly 50 patients and employees at the Anaheim Healthcare Center have been diagnosed with the coronavirus, including two who died, a city official said Thursday.
Nearly 50 patients and employees at the Anaheim Healthcare Center have been diagnosed with the coronavirus, including two who died, a city official said Thursday.
Orange County reports 67 more COVID-19 cases, one additional death
Orange County's number of coronavirus cases climbed by 67 Wednesday to an overall total of 1,753, while the death toll ticked up by one to 34.
Orange County's number of coronavirus cases climbed by 67 Wednesday to an overall total of 1,753, while the death toll ticked up by one to 34.
2 deaths, 72 confirmed COVID-19 cases at Huntington Beach nursing home
Two residents died of coronavirus complications and 72 other residents and staff members tested COVID-19 positive at a nursing home in Huntington Beach, officials said.
Two residents died of coronavirus complications and 72 other residents and staff members tested COVID-19 positive at a nursing home in Huntington Beach, officials said.