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Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres, 62, tested positive for COVID-19, but the comedian says she is feeling fine so far.
Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres, 62, tested positive for COVID-19, but the comedian says she is feeling fine so far. (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

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DUI Murder Chargers Filed In Crash That Orphaned 3 Children

Three children are hospitalized in serious condition after a suspected drunk driver collided with their car. Both parents died in the crash

LA County Shatters Coronavirus Record, Racing Toward Catastrophe

"Like a speeding car approaching a cliff, if we do not rapidly change course, we are in jeopardy of catastrophic consequences."

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Ellen DeGeneres Confirms She Has The Coronavirus

Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres, 62, tested positive for COVID-19, but the comedian says she is feeling fine so far.

Over 1K Hospitalized In Orange County, Surge Plans Underway

1,025 Orange County residents were hospitalized due to coronavirus as of Thursday morning. Over 1,500 more tested positive for COVID.

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Beverly Hills Looks Into Creating Its Own Health Department

After the controversial outdoor dining ban, Beverly Hills is wondering whether it can take health matters into its own hands.

Hanukkah Begins With Virtual Celebrations Across LA County

Virtual celebrations of Hanukkah will replace menorah lighting ceremonies with star- studded extravaganzas, sing-alongs and meditation.

With Limited Coronavirus Vaccines, LA Shoots For Equity

Healthcare workers will be the first to get vaccinated in Los Angeles County, and then the challenge is fairness.

Mother Of Woman Killed In Venice Boardwalk Shooting Seeks Justice

The mother of a woman who was shot near the Venice boardwalk and later died wants justice for her daughter.

Redondo Beach: Live Virtual Menorah Lighting For Hanukkah

Giant menorahs in five South Bay cities, including Redondo Beach, will be lit in a Virtual Menorah Lighting ceremony presented by JCCMB.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Culver CityBus

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a Culver CityBus, police said Wednesday.

Smile Sparking Seals Bring Joy To Orange County Families In Need

Over the weekend, the Pacific Marine Mammal Center guided the Deek family into the facility to meet the seal & sea lion residents in rehab.

Khloe Kardashian's 2-Year-Old Daughter Donates Toys In Calabasas

True Thompson was filmed carrying shopping bags of toys to distribute at LA County Fire Station 125 on Las Virgenes Road.

LA County Gets Restraining Order Against Gym Over Indoor Workouts

A judge Wednesday granted LA County's request for a temporary restraining order stopping a Torrance gym owner from holding indoor workouts.

Operation Holiday Homework Shopping Event Comes To RSM

Cox Communications & the Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley invite students who put school first to come for a holiday shopping spree.

Rossmoor Woman's Club Holiday Home Tour Falls Victim To COVID-19

It's been 30 years since the Rossmoor Woman's Club has hosted the Holiday Home Tour. In 2020, their largest fundraising event was canceled.

Drivers Be Aware: Newport Beach Checkpoint Dec. 11

Drive sober or get pulled over, and that does not just mean alcohol, Newport Beach police say. A DUI Checkpoint was announced for Dec. 11.

Santa Cop Is Coming To Town In Seal Beach: How To Sign Up

Nominate a family who needs some extra holiday cheer! Here's how.

Dancing with the Stars' Carrie Ann Inaba Sickened By Coronavirus

Carrie Ann Inaba, a "Dancing With The Stars" judge and "The Talk" co-host used her illness as a reminder to take the pandemic seriously.

How To Save Capo Beach? County Must Come Up With Solution By 2021

The small community of Capistrano "Capo" Beach has long fought for erosion control measures to save their slice of Orange County.

Los Angeles Sheriff's Department Kick Off Holiday DUI Crackdown

Deputies will be on the lookout for intoxicated drivers through New Year's Day.

Cal State University Expects Fall Return To In-Person Classes

Citing light at the end of the tunnel, Cal State University will return to in-person classes more than a year after the pandemic hit.

Midcentury Malibu Colony Cottage Listed For $29 Million

Enjoy sweeping Pacific views in this beachy, sun-washed Malibu beach house

Sugary Drinks Disrupt Hunger-Regulating Hormones: USC Study

People who consume drinks with sucrose produce lower levels of appetite-regulating hormones, USC researchers found.

Outdoor Playgrounds At Rancho Palos Verdes Parks Open

All playgrounds at Rancho Palos Verdes parks are open as part of the state's revised health order, city officials announced Thursday.

Gorgeous Sunlit Clouds Roll In Over The Ocean: Photo Of The Day

Sunlit clouds pass above the waves in Redondo Beach in this stunning photo of the day.

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