California
LA Restrictions on Outdoor Dining Were Arbitrary, California Judge Rules
A Los Angeles County judge limited the county's ban on outdoor dining to three weeks, but the state's order prohibiting in-person dining will stay in place 11 days longer.
Elon Musk Confirms Move to Texas After Battling California's COVID Laws
His announcement came during a virtual conference Tuesday hosted by The Wall Street Journal, where he said, "For myself, yes, I have moved to Texas."
Monolith Reportedly Found in Colombia Is Latest to Appear Around The World
A golden monolith has reportedly been found in Chia, Columbia, making it the latest in a string of mysterious discoveries around the world.
Over $100K Raised for Tearful California Restaurant Owner
"They have not given us money and they have shut us down. We cannot survive, my staff cannot survive," Angela Marsden said in her video.
How Many Monoliths Are There? Every Location Where Objects Have Appeared
Monoliths continue to appear across the world as the objects have recently been spotted on an English beach and in a Colombian field.
California Sheriff Blasts 'Hypocritical' Gov. Newsom Over COVID Order
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco has hit out at Gov. Gavin Newsom's coronavirus orders as law enforcement officials in California push back against the latest restrictions.
Another Mysterious Monolith Appears, This Time in The Netherlands
The discovery comes after several metallic obelisks were discovered in remote locations in Utah, California and Romania.
California Stay-at-Home Orders 'A Matter of Personal Responsibility'
Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes said: "To put the onus on law enforcement to enforce these orders against ... while at the same time ... taking away tools to do our jobs, is both contradictory and disingenuous."
'Let Us Work': L.A. County Supervisor's Home Surrounded by Protesters
"We have bartenders with babies and children and they can't pay their rent! They can't eat and it's because of you, Sheila Kuehl!" one protester yelled.
S.F. Imposes Strict New Lockdowns, But Neighboring County Won't Yet
"If you're not working to stay ahead of this virus you're falling far, far behind and very quickly," said San Francisco Mayor London Breed on Friday.
Pressure on Southern California ICU Capacity Triggers Stay-at-Home Order
COVID hospitalizations have hit the ICU capacity for the region's 11 counties, which has gone from over 20 percent to 13.1 percent in one day.
Celebrity Chef Vows Restaurant Will Stay Open Despite Covid Restrictions
The former Food Network star criticized California's last lockdown restrictions with a sharply-worded video on Twitter.
Exclusive: Hollywood Firm Hired Unlicensed Doctor to Test Stars for Covid
Endeavor Content hired a doctor to lead the "Health and Safety Team" on the set of "Truth Be Told," a series starring Octavia Spencer and Kate Hudson. He wasn't licensed to practice medicine in California-—or anywhere else.
Photo of Rows of Hospital iPads Used for End of Life Visits Goes Viral
The risk of transmitting coronavirus means hospital patients in intensive care are having to speak to friends and family via the iPads, instead of seeing them in person.
California Sheriffs Tell Newsom They Will Not Enforce Stay-at-Home Order
Large parts of California are expected to trigger new guidelines on Saturday at the earliest.
California's Stay-at-Home Order Explained, Regional Restrictions in Place
The new order was issued following "an unprecedented surge" in the spread of COVID-19 across the state.
Protester Says She'd Rather 'A Bullet in My Head' Than Take COVID Vaccine
Earlier this week, California brought in strict new rules in an effort to tackle the outbreak, including curfews and quarantines.
California Fire Updates, Bond Fire Sees Mass Evacuation of Silverado Canyon
The Bond Fire has burned 6,400 acres of the state, with 10 percent contained, as of Friday, according the Orange County Fire Authority.
California Man Punches 350-Pound Bear that Attacked his Pet Dog
"I just ran down there, plowed into the bear, tackled it and grabbed it by the throat and started hitting it in the face and the eye until it let go," owner Kaleb Bentham said after the encounter.
All of Calif. Projected to Fall Under New Stay-at-Home Order By End of Year
Four of the state's five regions are expected to fall under the new orders within the next few days.
Newsom Issues Stricter COVID Orders After SCOTUS Sides With Calif. Churches
Governor Gavin Newsom's new regional stay-at-home order would forbid indoor group worship, but federal judges have been told to re-examine his restrictions on churches and other houses of worship.
The Monoliths: A Timeline of the Mysterious Objects That Keep Appearing
It's probably not aliens leaving the mysterious monoliths across the globe, but we can hope.
California Bond Fire Map, Update as Blaze Scorches Silverado Canyon
Mandatory evacuation orders and evacuation warnings are in place across several parts of Orange County.
Bond Fire Evacuation Map: Hundreds in Southern California Told to Leave
In a matter of hours, the Bond Fire grew to more than 2,000 acres, forcing people from their homes and leaving thousands of others without power.
California Willow Fire Map, Update as Inferno Rips Through Rancho San Diego
A Red Flag Warning is in place for parts of Southern California due to gusty winds and low humidity from Wednesday evening through Saturday evening.
California Elementary Student Dies After Shooting Self During Zoom Class
The sixth-grader was a student at Woodbridge Elementary School in Lodi.
Every Mayor, Governor Accused of Breaking COVID Restrictions—and Why
Austin Mayor Steve Adler joins a long list of leading politicians to have allegedly broken their own rules. Here's the rundown.
Eric Garcetti's L.A. Stay-At-Home Order Blasted By Californians
The mayor's latest lockdown order came as the total confirmed cases in Los Angeles surpassed 414,500.
Third Mysterious Monolith Found in California after Utah and Romania
The monolith was discovered by walkers this week, with photos of the three-sided, 10-foot tall piece of stainless steel shared on social media.
L.A. Mayor Issues Stay At Home Order, 'It's Time to Cancel Everything'
Some retail and personal care venues as well as recreational facilities remain open with restrictions in place.