Chino Hills man released on 'zero cash bail' mandate allegedly commits same crime

The zero cash bail emergency mandate in California is continuing to be a challenge for law enforcement as alleged criminals are released back into the public.

Local actor shares his stimulus check with grocery workers

He puts on his mask, gloves, and walks into the Vallarta Market in Encino with a fistful of dollars. Actually, a fistful of $10 bills -- more than 80 of them.

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.

Apple set to deliver thousands of iPads to LA, New York to help with remote learning

Approximately 100,000 iPads will be delivered to the city of Los Angeles, and 350,000 to New York City to help with remote learning, Apple's CEO Tim Cook announced Thursday during the company's 2nd quarter earnings conference call.

Gov. Newsom announces temporary hard closure of Orange County beaches

In the continued fight against COVID-19, Gov. Gavin Newsom imposed a temporary hard closure of all Orange County beaches after seeing images of large crowds last weekend.

California gym owner is re-opening, says shelter-in-place order is unconstitutional

     "This is government overreach, and under the First, the Fifth and the 14th amendments of the United States Constitution, we have a constitutional right to do exactly what we’re doing,” the gym owner's attorney said.

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.

Source: Gov. Newsom to announce closure of all beaches and state parks

A source has provided FOX 11 investigative reporter Bill Melugin with a law enforcement bulletin that will be sent out to all California police chiefs notifying them that Gov. Newsom will announce Thursday that he is closing all beaches and state parks effective Friday, May 1st.

Terminal Island has nation's worst prison COVID-19 outbreak

When Jackie Vasquez reached out to FOX 11, describing the difficult conditions for inmates and staff at the Terminal Island Federal Corrections Facility, we had yet to find out that it has the highest number of COVID-19 infections among prisons in the country.

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.”

American crew on board docked cruise ship in LA not allowed to disembark

American crew members from the Holland America Line are stuck on a cruise ship now docked at the Port of San Pedro because of coronavirus concerns. 

Riverside County extends social distancing orders through June 19

The Riverside County Health Department on Wednesday extended their orders requiring residents to wear face coverings when outside and continue practicing social distancing through June 19.

‘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. 

Taxpayers group sues Newsom over plan to help undocumented immigrants

A taxpayers' group filed court papers Wednesday to block Gov. Gavin Newsom's allocation of $75 million in coronavirus-related aid to undocumented immigrants ineligible for unemployment insurance.