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Orange County Reports Record 2,249 People Hospitalized with COVID-19

Nurse treats COVID-19 patient in ICUOrange County set another record Thursday for hospitalized COVID-19 patients, but the number of those in intensive care fell by 19 and 17 additional fatalities were reported. The number of hospitalized patients increased from 2,236 Tuesday to 2,249 Wednesday as the number of patients in intensive care fell from 504 to 485, according to figures […]
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One Killed in Fiery Freeway Crash in Anaheim

The driver of a big rig was killed Thursday morning in a fiery crash on the eastbound Riverside (91) Freeway in Anaheim. Officers responded about 3 a.m. to the crash near the Kraemer Boulevard off-ramp and found the tractor-trailer fully engulfed in flames, according to the California Highway Patrol. Video from the scene showed the […]
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Filing Period Ends Thursday for State Senate Special Election

The filing period ends Thursday for the March 2 special election to fill the state Senate seat vacated by Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly Mitchell. Assemblywoman Sydney Kamlager has completed the filing process as have two fellow Democrats, Culver City Councilman Daniel Lee and Cheryl C. Turner, president of the Apartment Association of Greater Los […]
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Fox Comedy ‘Call Me Kat’ Makes Time Period Debut Thursday evening

“Call Me Kat,” a Fox comedy starring Mayim Bialik as a 39-year-old single woman who spends her entire savings to open a cat cafe in Louisville, Kentucky, airs in its regular 9 p.m. Thursday time slot for the first time Thursday evening. “Call Me Kat” is based on the British series “Miranda” about a single […]
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LA County Reports Another 200-Plus Deaths From COVID-19

The COVID-19 death toll continued its sharp rise Wednesday, with Los Angeles County again reporting more than 200 additional fatalities and health officials warning that while hospital admissions have leveled off slightly, medical centers are still overwhelmed a post-Christmas surge lies ahead. “Hospitalizations are likely to increase for at least three weeks to come, and […]
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One of Two 18-Year-Old Men Accused in Counselor’s Killing Due in Court

Arraignment is scheduled Thursday for one of two 18-year-old men charged, along with several juveniles, with fatally injuring a counselor who was trying to break up a fight at the South Los Angeles-area residential youth facility where he worked. Nyier Mason was charged Tuesday, along with Keith Lewis, with the murder of David McKnight-Hillman, 25. […]
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Man Accused of Incident Exposure Incidents in La Quinta Due in Court

A 20-year-old man accused of publicly exposing himself to six female victims in La Quinta is scheduled to be arraigned Thursday at the Larson Justice Center in Indio. Christopher Duran Jr. of Thermal was arrested last May and later charged with three counts each of indecent exposure and attempted indecent exposure, all misdemeanors, for alleged […]
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Charges Expected For Felon Accused in Palm Springs Armed Home Invasion Robbery

Felony charges are expected to be filed Thursday against a felon accused of orchestrating an armed home invasion robbery at the Palm Springs residence of a victim he met through a dating app. Juan Lopez-Villanueva, 26, of Cathedral City was arrested late Monday and booked at the John Benoit Detention Center in Indio on suspicion […]
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CV Link Construction to Continue in Palm Desert, Slowing Traffic

Road work scheduled to wrap up Thursday is expected to cause traffic delays in an area of Palm Desert where crews are constructing a portion of the city’s CV Link segment. The daytime road work — set for 5:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Thursday — will include one-way traffic and posted detours, city officials […]
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Six Arrested as Trump Protest Lead To Skirmishes In Downtown LA

Pickup in Trump caravanWhile supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., his backers rallied in downtown Los Angeles Wednesday in what was a mostly peaceful demonstration until clashes erupted with counter-protesters, leading to four arrests. Dozens of Trump supporters gathered at 9 a.m. for the rally outside Los Angeles City Hall. Holding flags […]
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