FBI discovers promised stockpile of 39 million masks was a scam

A major California labor union that claimed to have discovered a stockpile of 39 million masks for health care workers fighting the coronavirus was duped in an elaborate scam uncovered by FBI investigators, according to a newspaper report Sunday.

Situation is nearing 'catastrophic' for undocumented immigrant in San Francisco

Marcos Saul Aurora Gonzalez is undocumented and therefore, ineligible for any of the federal stimulus money, up to $1,200 per adult,  that is supposed to be arriving soon to roughly 60 million Americans.

Coronavirus crisis halts birthday party for L.A. man turning 105; cards sought

The mayor of Lakewood is calling on the public to send birthday cards to a World War II veteran whose planned 105th birthday celebration later this month has been thwarted by the coronavirus pandemic.

5.2 magnitude earthquake strikes near California-Nevada border

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck Saturday morning near the town of Bodie on the California – Nevada border.

LA County extends safer-at-home order, business-closure orders to May 15

Los Angeles County on Friday extended its safer-at-home and business-closure orders through May 15, 2020, as public health officials said that 8,430 individuals in the county have tested positive for the coronavirus.

Irvine teen creates COVID-19 donation website

Like a lot of seniors in high school, Jackie Ni should be looking forward to prom and graduation right now, but it's not happening. So, he's using his time for homeschooling and something else.

Watch: Massive fire ignites at Burbank electrical facility

Thankfully, no one was injured in an explosion that occurred at an electrical facility in Burbank Friday afternoon, fire authorities said.

California’s early response to COVID-19 outbreak credited for flattening the curve

The State of California implemented social distancing guidelines earlier than many other states and that may have been the trick into flattening the curve and fighting COVID-19. 

L.A. Archbishop leads national moment of prayer asking for end of coronavirus pandemic

Los Angeles Archbishop Jose H. Gomez led a National Prayer of the Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on Good Friday to ask for an end to the coronavirus pandemic.

Suspicious-looking electrical rod prompts bomb scare at Oakland Safeway

The Alameda County Bomb Squad on Friday said a suspicious-looking electrical rod left in a shopping cart at a Safeway in Oakland prompted a temporary evacuation.

Face coverings mandate for essential business workers, customers in several SoCal cities now in effect

People working in and visiting businesses deemed essential during the coronavirus pandemic in Los Angeles and several other Southland cities will be required to wear face coverings starting Friday, which can be done by wearing clothing such as scarves, shirts and others.

Homeless shelter staffer dies of COVID-19, first known case on Skid Row 

Los Angeles County health officials made the somber announcement on Thursday that a staffer at a homeless shelter had died of the coronavirus.

Long Beach PD officer concerned about COVID-19 protection

A 26-year veteran of the Long Beach Police Department is worried officers on patrol don’t have the right gear to keep them safe from coronavirus.

LA Sheriff's Department starts COVID-19 task force to test deputies

In the pouring rain, wearing a mask and gloves, L.A. County Sheriff’s Sgt. Doug Murakami drops off a COVID-19 test kit at the front door of a deputy who thinks he might have coronavirus.

LA shines blue bright in support for health care workers battling COVID-19

The sound of cheers echo out and flashing lights all from the balconies of the high rises in downtown Los Angeles as the city of angels goes blue -- a tribute to the angels on the front lines in the fight against COVID-19.

Newsom loans 500 ventilators to other states as Riverside County waits for ventilators

The Governor of California is loaning 500 ventilators to other states, while some counties here at home are still waiting for ventilators, in preparation for next week’s expected surge in coronavirus cases.