LA now offering coronavirus testing to all residents whether they show symptoms or not

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has announced coronavirus testing has expanded throughout the city and testing is now available to all residents—whether they are showing symptoms or not. 

Sex offender arrested days after being released from jail over coronavirus fears

“They are giving a get out of jail free card," said an outraged Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer. He’s angry over the recent court-ordered release of these seven inmates he calls “high risk” sex offenders.

Dad ‘blows out’ candles with hands in coronavirus pandemic-modified birthday celebration

Many people have been forced to adapt to a new reality because of the coronavirus pandemic, including one California man who demonstrated an inventive way of “blowing” out the candles on his birthday cake. 

California prosecutors warn of release of 7 'high risk' sex offenders, some who served 'just days'

Prosecutors in Orange County, California on Tuesday, April 28 issued a warning to the public about the release of seven sex offenders in 21 days — some “who spent just days behind bars despite being accused of cutting off their GPS monitors.”

‘Reckless and untested musings’: Health experts criticize 2 doctors urging ease on social distancing

Two California doctors who made headlines for downplaying the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic, calling for an end to social distancing orders, have been called out by medical experts for spreading misinformation. 

Coronavirus pushes cities to cap third-party delivery fees

More U.S. cities are capping commission fees third party delivery services charge restaurants, many of which are mom-and-pop small business owners.

Shoplifters coughing to elude security

There's a new breed of shoplifter, one who claims to have the coronavirus in hopes of eluding security, police say.

2 women charged by feds for Walgreens robbery, coughing on employees

"We have COVID," the women told a store manager and security guard after coughing without wearing masks. They allegedly fled the store without paying for merchandise.

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. 

Glowing dolphins spotted in Newport Beach

The Pacific Ocean is providing a spectacular living light show off Newport Beach these days.

Inmates released from California jails because of coronavirus were rearrested for new crimes

Thousands of inmates have been released from county jails throughout California under an April 13 emergency order by the state Judicial Council cutting bail to zero for those charged with low-level offenses.