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LOS ANGELES (CNS) - Los Angeles City Councilman David Ryu called on state leaders today to extend the deadline to file property...

March 30, 2020 LOS ANGELES — Mayor Eric Garcetti today signed an emergency order to halt any new rent increases on residential units that are subject to the City’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO). “This is a common sense action to help tenants stay in their homes,” said Mayor Garcetti. “Angelenos who have lost hours or [...]

Mar 30, 2020 Order provides 90-day extension in state and local taxes, including sales tax Order extends licensing deadlines and requirements for a number of industries SACRAMENTO – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order that will provide tax, regulatory and licensing extensions for businesses. The executive order allows the California Department of Tax [...]

By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A California woman was sentenced Tuesday to seven months...

SAN DIEGO (CNS) - Federal authorities announced today that agents uncovered a drug smuggling tunnel that extends more than 2,000 feet from...

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - Los Angeles County officials are investigating coronavirus outbreaks at 11 area nursing homes, where elderly residents with underlying...

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped today to its...

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - Thousands of Los Angeles Unified School District students are failing to take part in online classes offered since...

Friday, March 27, 2020 LOS ANGELES – A former Los Angeles city councilman has agreed to plead guilty to a federal criminal charge stemming from his obstruction of a public corruption investigation related to his acceptance of gifts – including cash, hotel rooms and expensive meals – from a businessman during trips to Las Vegas [...]

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped today to its...

SAN DIEGO (CNS) - Southern California Edison officials are investigating the release of about 7,000 gallons of partially treated wastewater into the...

DANA POINT (CNS) - A tall ship used as a classroom began sinking overnight in Dana Point Harbor, officials at the Ocean...

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - Work is progressing on converting five additional recreation centers to emergency homeless shelters, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti...

WOODLAND HILLS (CNS) - An off-duty Los Angeles Police Officer today fired shots at a suspect who was allegedly breaking into the...

By DAISY NGUYEN Associated Press With cases of coronavirus surging and the death toll surpassing 100, lawmakers are...

SAN DIEGO (CNS) - San Diego County health officials reported another death from COVID-19 today, bringing the total number of deaths in...

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - Two more Los Angeles Police Department employees tested positive for the Coronavirus, authorities said today.

LONG BEACH (CNS) - The City of Long Beach today amended and clarified its "Safer at Home" order aimed at reducing the...

RIVERSIDE (CNS) - Two more sheriff's deputies in Riverside County have tested positive for COVID-19, as well as an inmate -- the...

By DAISY NGUYEN Associated Press With cases of coronavirus surging and the death toll surpassing 100, lawmakers are pleading...

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - A Cal State Northridge professor has created an interactive map to track the progress of coronavirus throughout each...

By STEFANIE DAZIO and DON THOMPSON Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — For the second time this...

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - The Laugh Factory in Hollywood announced today it is offering free live streaming of stand-up comedy on its...

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - The number of crimes committed in Los Angeles County has declined as people heed stay-at-home orders issued in...

Mar 25, 2020 Governor Newsom announces financial institutions will provide relief for vast majority of Californians Californians economically impacted by COVID-19 may receive 90-day grace periods to make mortgage payments  Financial institutions agree not to negatively impact credit reports as a result of accepting payment relief SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that financial [...]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The FBI has arrested a Southern California man who officials said falsely claimed to have developed a cure...

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors wants to remove Sheriff Alex Villanueva as the head of the...

By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Five of the nation's largest banks have agreed to...

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped today to its...

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - A winter weather advisory, which signifies exceedingly challenging travel conditions, including roads covered by ice and snow, is...

By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — This is a breaking news update. AP's original story...

SAN DIEGO (CNS) - A lawsuit has been filed against the San Diego Police Department on behalf of more than 100 local...

March 24, 2020 LOS ANGELES — Mayor Eric Garcetti and City Attorney Mike Feuer today assured strong enforcement of the City’s “Safer at Home” emergency order, which requires Angelenos to stay in their residences in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We’re all safer at home, and that’s not a suggestion — it is the law,” [...]

SAN DIEGO (CNS) - Father Joe's Villages screened four people with flu-like symptoms at its homeless shelters, the nonprofit announced today as...

Mar 24, 2020 No new commitments to state prisons or juvenile facilities will be accepted for the next 30 days Order also directs videoconferencing of all scheduled parole suitability hearings starting next month SACRAMENTO — To reduce the risks of COVID-19 in correctional settings, Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an executive order directing the California [...]

Tuesday, March 24, 2020           LOS ANGELES – A San Fernando Valley man has been arrested on federal charges alleging he and two other men broke into self-storage units in Los Angeles County, stole dozens of firearms, and sold at least some of the weapons to convicted felons. Rick Eric Herst, 34, a.k.a. “Loyal,” of [...]

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - Los Angeles County's coronavirus death toll is up to 11 today.   During a midday briefing Tuesday, Dr. Barbara...

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - A cold low-pressure system out of the Gulf of Alaska will generate showers in the Southland today...

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped today to its...

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - Los Angeles County could lose up to $586 million in federal funding if Latinos are undercounted in the...

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva stressed today that only essential businesses are permitted to remain open under...

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - A former aide to Los Angeles City Councilman Jose Huizar filed a lawsuit against his ex-boss and the...

SAN DIEGO (CNS) - A San Diego molecular diagnostic company announced today that it has received fast-track emergency approval from the U.S....

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - The City Attorney's Office is seeking a court order declaring a mixed-use property in South Los Angeles a...

By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The folks at Turner Classic Movies had just...

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - A cold storm out of the Gulf of Alaska will roll into the Southland tonight, but as of...

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped today to its...

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA- Los Angeles County had record rainfall over the weekend as a low-pressure system that originated in the Gulf of Alaska...

GLENDALE (CNS) - Due to the coronavirus threat, Glendale announced it is offering free breakfast and lunch, "Grab and Go'' meals beginning...

CALIFORNIA — CVS Health announced earlier this month that beginning immediately, the drugstore chain will "waive charges for home delivery of prescription...

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped today to its...

Mar 22, 2020 SACRAMENTO – In a letter to President Donald Trump, Governor Gavin Newsom today requested a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to assist in California’s COVID-19 preparedness and emergency response efforts. The Major Disaster Declaration would include any and all individual assistance programs to assist those affected by the outbreak and lessen the economic impacts [...]

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - Los Angeles Unified School District campuses will remain closed until at least May 1, Superintendent Austin Beutner told...

Friday, March 20, 2020 LOS ANGELES –The United States Attorney’s Office continues to fulfill its critical mission of protecting public safety during the current health emergency thanks to the tireless efforts of federal prosecutors and the brave work of our law enforcement partners. “Our primary goal is to maintain safety and security across the seven [...]

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - A storm from Canada brought the Southland showers overnight, triggering a mudslide in Sherman Oaks and creating winter-weather...

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - California Gov. Gavin Newsom briefed the public last night on the ongoing efforts by the state to halt...

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - Two Los Angeles residents died today from COVID-19, and 59 more people in the county have tested positive...

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - A third Los Angeles police officer has tested positive for the coronavirus and was exhibiting symptoms inside the...

RIVERSIDE (CNS) - Another death and two additional coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Riverside County, bringing the total number of discovered...

SAN DIEGO (CNS) - San Diego County's confirmed coronavirus cases spiked from 131 to 159 between Friday and Saturday, county health officials...

SANTA ANA (CNS) - The county's number of confirmed COVID-19 cases jumped by 13 to 78 between Friday and Saturday, with an...

Winter Advisory - URGENT National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 602 AM PDT Sun Mar 22 2020 ...MODERATE SNOW OVER...

By DAISY NGUYEN Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Most Californians stayed at home on a Saturday that was...

LOS ANGELES - Tomorrow's ultraviolet index level in the Los Angeles area will be 4, according to the National Weather Service.   The...

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced today that its service lines will continue to operate and...

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped today to its...

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - Two storm systems took aim at the Southland today and will generate on-and-off rainfall over several days, forecasters...

By KATHLEEN RONAYNE and DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California's 40 million residents should stay...

March 18, 2020Mayor partners with City Council to put $20 million in reserve funds into relief efforts — including emergency shelter and supplies — and activates Disaster Service Worker program for City employees. LOS ANGELES — Mayor Eric Garcetti announced this evening that L.A. will add thousands of emergency shelter beds to help get homeless [...]

Mar 18, 2020 California is working across government to get homeless Californians – among the most vulnerable to spread of COVID-19 – safely into shelter & housing  Governor signed executive order granting local flexibility on spending and building shelters State purchased 1,309 trailers and leased first two hotels to provide emergency isolation units for homeless individuals  SACRAMENTO [...]

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - The Los Angeles Unified School District opened 60 "Grab & Go'' food centers Tuesday to provide students...

Thursday, March 19, 2020           LOS ANGELES – A political fundraiser has agreed to plead guilty to a federal bribery offense for coordinating a $500,000 cash payment that was intended to secure the help of an elected member of the Los Angeles City Council in resolving a labor organization’s appeal of a major real estate [...]

Culver CityBus is requesting that all passengers board using the rear door in order to limit interactions between passengers and bus operators....

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - As the coronavirus crisis continues to worsen, 74% of California real estate professionals expect the pandemic to negatively...

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped today to its...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Extraordinary restrictions on everyday activities expanded to more areas of California on Wednesday as Gov. Gavin Newsom announced...

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - Los Angeles County health officials confirmed 46 more cases of coronavirus today, while Long Beach officials identified two...

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - The Los Angeles Library, whose 86 locations are closed to the public through March 31, 2020, today offered...

LOS ANGELES, CA — Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said Tuesday "there is no plan to lock down this city," because of...

SAN DIEGO (CNS) - A former life insurance agent from Poway is slated to be sentenced to a dozen years in state...

LOS ANGELES (CNS) -- Strong winds will blow in portions of the Southland today, forecasters said.   A wind advisory issued by the...

By ADAM BEAM and DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — It’s likely “few if any” California...

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A former San Francisco Bay Area tour operator was sentenced to four years in prison for serving as...

Mar 16, 2020 The Executive Order authorizes local governments to halt evictions, slows foreclosures, and protects against utility shut offs SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an executive order that authorizes local governments to halt evictions for renters and homeowners, slows foreclosures, and protects against utility shutoffs for Californians affected by COVID-19. The Executive Order [...]

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - Metrolink announced today that it was awarded $10.7 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to fund passenger...

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped today to its...

SAN DIEGO (AP) — This is a breaking news development. The previous story appears below. It will be updated.

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti today raised the city's emergency response status to its highest level due to...

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - A 67-year-old man accused of creating fraudulent auto loans as part of an organized ring that collected $2.6...

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped today to its...

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - In the spirit of social distancing, the Los Angeles Police Department was urging residents today to use an...

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - A winter storm will sweep into the Southland today, generating rain, snow, and relatively low temperatures over the...

March 15, 2020 LOS ANGELES — Mayor Eric Garcetti tonight issued an emergency order to strengthen the City’s response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), placing temporary restrictions on restaurants, bars, and other establishments in the City of Los Angeles. The order includes temporary closure of bars and nightclubs that do not serve food, movie theaters and entertainment [...]

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - Long lines were reported this morning at Los Angeles International Airport, which has been designated as one of...

Public health officials in California’s state capital region announced this week they have stopped tracing the contacts of patients diagnosed with the novel coronavirus....

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - The Starbucks Corp. is being sued by a customer who alleges the coffee shop chain in 2019 wrongfully...

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - With rainwater sending debris and other potentially hazardous materials cascading to the coast, Los Angeles County health officials...

Thursday, March 12, 2020 Federal Authorities Also Arrest Two Other Defendants Who Allegedly Paid Tens of Thousands of Dollars for Sham ‘Green Card’ Marriages          LOS ANGELES – As part of a multistate investigation, two San Gabriel Valley residents were arrested this morning on federal charges that allege they orchestrated a scheme in which Chinese nationals [...]

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped today to its...

The Latest on the world's coronavirus pandemic: The Los Angeles Unified School District and San Diego school districts will...