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OC Intensive Care Units Hit Zero Capacity; COVID Cases Soar

Even as Orange County set records for new cases and hospitalizations and ran out of OCI beds, county leaders joined a 'Reopen' rally.

Angelenos Urged To Avoid ER As COVID-19 Patients Crowd Hospitals

New coronavirus cases continue to soar across Los Angeles, threatening to overwhelm the healthcare system.

Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council To Host Holiday Drive

New bath towels, new men's & women's underwear and new socks are requested.

Tailgate Party, $25K Grant Help Los Toros Restaurant Hold On

An impromptu outdoor dining event, a large grant from Councilmember John Lee have helped the storied Mexican restaurant survive.

Holiday Guide: Christmas, Hanukkah & Santa 2020: Los Angeles Co.

Holly jolly still is on the calendar as light displays, menorah lightings, Santa visits, Nutcrackers & more go on. Just differently.

Orange County To Receive Coronavirus Vaccines Wednesday

The Pfizer vaccine will arrive in Orange County Wednesday with frontline hospital workers getting the first doses.

'Hope Has Arrived': CA's First Doses Of Vaccine Land In State

Pfizer's two-dose coronavirus vaccines arrived in California on Sunday, and health care workers will get the first doses Monday morning.

Point Dume In Pink And Blue: Patch Photo Of The Day

An electric sunset illuminates the high cliffs of Malibu's Point Dume.

Santa Monica Hospital To Receive Pfizer Coronavirus Vaccines

Providence Southern California, with 11 hospitals across three counties, will begin administering Pfizer vaccines to front-line caregivers.

Southland Lawmakers Urge Newsom To Reopen Restaurants

Eleven state senators — Republicans and Democrats — urged California to allow restaurants to reopen statewide despite the health lockdown.

Judge Freezes Tom Girardi's Assets

A federal judge found that Erika Jayne's ex-husband embezzled at least $2 million in funds from families of victims of a plane crash.

Young Republicans Among The Worst Social Distancers: USC Study

USC researchers found that self-identified young Republicans are more likely to eschew social distancing guidelines than their peers.

SAG-AFTRA Fires Back After Lawsuit From Former President

Current SAG President Gabrielle Carteris said the union was concerned about "the flood of misleading information being spread."

Lane Closures On 101 Freeway After Stalled Semi-Truck

A SigAlert shut down two lanes on the southbound 101 freeway for about an hour.

Suspect In Leisure World Burglaries Faces Judge

A man, 43, is accused of repeatedly preying upon Leisure World residents by offering to perform services to gain access to their homes.

California Electors Hand Trump Defeat, Give Biden The White House

Joe Biden won the White House Monday when California's 55 electors pushed him across the 270 electoral college vote threshold.

Musso & Frank Launches Employee Relief Fund To Support Staff

481 donors contributed over $57,000 as of December 14.

Dangerous Ocean Conditions In Pacific Palisades Through Tuesday

NWS said there is an increased drowning risk due to explosive rip current, and said "minor coastal flooding" may take place.

Repeat DUI Suspect In Fatal Crash Tests New DA's Reforms

Amid signs that his own ranks resent George Gascon's reforms, a fatal DUI case tests the public appetite for leniency.

LA City Council Votes To Purchase 8 Motels To House Homeless

Project Homekey includes eight hotels, which will provide Los Angeles with a total of 701 units for homeless people.

South Bay Hospital To Receive Pfizer Coronavirus Vaccines

Providence Southern California, with 11 hospitals across three counties, will begin administering Pfizer vaccines to front-line workers.

LA Goes After 'Secret' Nightclub Flouting Shutdown Orders

The club has been the site of multiple assaults, shootings and robberies in recent months, according to the Los Angeles City Attorney.

Santa Monica Waives Parking Fees At Lots Through Christmas Day

The city of Santa Monica will waive parking fees through Christmas Day at several parking structures to encourage shopping at Third Street.

Power Outage Reported In Palos Verdes Estates

A power outage was reported early Monday in Palos Verdes Estates.

Culver Police: Traffic Stop Turns Up Unregistered, Loaded Gun

Culver City police found a loaded, unregistered handgun during a traffic stop Saturday, officials said.

Beach Hazards Warning Issued For Venice Beach

A beach hazards warning is in effect for the Los Angeles and Orange County coastline, the National Weather Service reports.

Holiday Events: Christmas, Hanukkah & Santa 2020: Orange County

Holly jolly still is on the calendar as Christmas tree & menorah lightings, Santa visits, Nutcrackers & more will go on. Just differently.