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• Lyle Waggoner, Actor Known For Work On ‘Carol Burnett Show’, Dies At 84

  17-03-2020 23:42
  
  LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — Lyle Waggoner, best known for his comedic work on “The Carol Burnett Show” and dramatic role on “Wonder Woman” died Tuesday at his Los Angeles home. He was 84.
  According to a statement from his family, Waggoner died from cancer “with his wife at his side.”
  In addition to his work on “Carol Burnett” and “Wonder Woman,” Waggoner was also known for founding Star Waggons, which provides customized trailers for on
  
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• Orange County Bans All Public, Private Gatherings – Including Work – Outside Single Household

  17-03-2020 23:25
  
  SANTA ANA (CBSLA) – Like several jurisdictions grappling with the spread of coronavirus, Orange County officials Tuesday took unprecedented action by banning all public and private gathers beyond those of a single household.
  County health officer Dr. Nicole Quick issued the order effective immediately prohibiting “all public and private gatherings of any number of people, including at places of work, occurring outside al single household or living space.”
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• Chargers Donate 250K To LA Regional Food Bank Amid Coronavirus Crisis

  17-03-2020 23:08
  
  LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — Following a mass influx of shoppers at local grocery stores across Southern California continue due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Los Angeles Chargers have decided to help their community in a big way.
  The team donated $250,000 to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank to help those in need during the global crisis. The donation helps ensure hunger relief services can continue for L.A. County children, seniors, individuals, and families.Los Angeles Chargers volunteer a
  
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• Coronavirus: LAUSD To Open 60 Grab & Go Food Centers For Families

  17-03-2020 22:37
  
  LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — The Los Angeles Unified School District has set up 60 Grab & Go Food Centers amid recent developments in the global coronavirus pandemic.Los Angeles Unified, in partnership with the Red Cross, is working to provide nutritious meals to all students who need them during the temporary closure of schools.
  **Attention parents and students** LAUSD is opening Grab & Go Food Centers, giving families 60 sites where they can pick up food for their children.Find one near
  
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• OC Health Officials Set To Close Dine-In Restaurants

  17-03-2020 22:00
  
  SANTA ANA (CBSLA) – Like several nearby jurisdictions grappling with the spread of coronavirus, Orange County health officials Tuesday were set to announce the closure of restaurants and bars to everything but takeout and delivery service.
  Patrons arrive at a closed food court where tables are placed on top of tables but takeout orders are available Los Angeles on March 17, 2020. (Getty Images)
  Orange County Health Officer Dr. Nichole Quick unveiled the plan during an emergency meeting of
  
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• Coronavirus: 50 Additional Cases Confirmed In LA County

  17-03-2020 21:43
  
  LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — Los Angeles County health officials have reported 50 new cases of coronavirus Tuesday raising the total to 144.
  The announcement comes one day after the Los Angeles County Health Officer issued an order prohibiting all indoor and outdoor, public and private events with 50 or more members through at least through March 31.
  RELATED: LA County Courts Suspend All Civil, Criminal Trials
  Public Health has advised that during this time, people follow the following guidelines
  
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• Coronavirus: No Residential, Commercial Evictions In LA County Through May

  17-03-2020 21:19
  
  LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has issued a moratorium halting all residential and commercial evictions amid the coronavirus outbreak.
  Supervisor Hilda Solis said Tuesday the county is enacting an emergency moratorium against all residential and commercial evictions through May 31.
  L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti Sunday also announced a moratorium on evictions for people unable to pay rent as a result of the crisis. Rent can be deferred, Garcetti said.
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• LA County Courts Suspend All Civil, Criminal Trials

  17-03-2020 21:03
  
  LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – All civil and criminal trials in Los Angeles County have been suspended in response to COVID-19 under a judge’s order issued Tuesday.
  Presiding Judge Kevin C. Brazile issued the order under emergency powers granted to him by Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye under Government Code Section 68115.
  Brazile said that while no new trials will begin through April 16, the courts will reopen Friday for “emergency and essential matters”.
  “This order w
  
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• Report: Former Chargers Quarterback Philip Rivers Signs With Indianapolis Colts

  17-03-2020 20:54
  
  (CBS Los Angeles)– Former Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers has a new team.
  The 38-year-old has agreed to one year deal, $25 million deal with the Indianapolis Colts, according to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter.Former Chargers' QB Philip Rivers and the Colts reached agreement on a 1-year deal, per source.
  — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2020Rivers and the Chargers agreed to mutually part ways in February.
  The 8x Pro Bowl quarterback has over 59,000 passing
  
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• Former Chargers Quarterback Philip Rivers Signs With Indianapolis Colts

  17-03-2020 20:54
  
  (CBS Los Angeles)– Former Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers has a new team.
  The 38-year-old has agreed to one year deal with the Indianapolis Colts, according to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter.Former Chargers' QB Philip Rivers and the Colts reached agreement on a 1-year deal, per source.
  — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2020Rivers and the Chargers agreed to mutually part ways in February.
  The 8x Pro Bowl quarterback has over 59,000 passing yards in his care
  
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• Coronavirus: Amazon Only Accepting Shipments Of Medical Supplies, Household Staples

  17-03-2020 20:52
  
  LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – E-commerce giant Amazon informed third-party sellers Tuesday that its fulfillment centers will now only accept shipments of medical supplies and household staples because of the extremely high-demand for those items brought on by the coronavirus.
  In a statement to third-party vendors on its website, Amazon said that it was “temporarily prioritizing household staples, medical supplies and other high-demand products.”
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• ‘The Young And The Restless’ Picked Up For Four More Seasons, Will Air 12,000th Episode This Summer

  17-03-2020 20:48
  
  The Young And The Restless has been picked up for four more season CBS has announced. The iconic daytime drama began in 1973 and has now broadcast into American homes for a stunning 47 years. This summer TYATR will also break another milestone as the series airs its 12,000 episode.
  Check out the video above for a look behind the scenes with the cast and be sure to tune in this summer and beyond. Check your local listings for more information.
  
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• ‘I Do Worry’: U.S. Gun Sales Surge As Coronavirus Fears Spread

  17-03-2020 20:38
  
  Charlotte, N.C. (CBS Local) — Americans are not just lining up to buy toilet paper over coronavirus concerns. They’re also flocking to stores to buy guns and ammunition.
  Gun shops nationwide are reporting a surge in sales, particularly from first-time gun buyers, as Americans brace for the worst amid the coronavirus pandemic.
  Background checks for gun purchases through the FBI system totaled 2.8 million nationally in February, a 36 percent jump compared to the same month in 2019, The
  
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• Animal Shelters Seek People To Foster Pets During Coronavirus Pandemic

  17-03-2020 20:31
  
  (CBS Local) — Social distancing got you feeling a bit lonely these days? If you’ve ever thought about fostering a pet, this is the time to do it.
  Animal shelters across the country are asking people to consider becoming pet fosters as some shelters are having to close as employees and volunteers get sick or need to self-quarantine.
  And with no way for potential new owners to actually meet the homeless animals, fewer are being adopted.
  “The less animals we have in house, the mor
  
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• Union Hands Out Food To Hospitality Workers Sidelined By Coronavirus Closures

  17-03-2020 20:24
  
  LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — Hospitality workers whose jobs have been sidelined by the coronavirus outbreak got a helping hand Tuesday through bags of food handed out by their union.
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  Unite Here Local 11 filled bags with staples like rice, whole chickens and canned goods to help out its members who have been hit hard financially by the global pandemic.
  “We don’t know how long this is gonna last, you know, but we’re gonna make sure that our members are well taken car
  
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• Coronavirus: Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s Closing Stores Nationwide

  17-03-2020 19:50
  
  LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – One of the nation’s biggest retailers is shutting down all stores nationwide.
  In a statement Tuesday, Macy’s announced it will close all of its stores by the end of the day due to the coronavirus outbreak.
  All Macy’s stores will remain closed until at least March 31.
  The closure includes all Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, Bluemercury, Macy’s Backstage, Bloomingdales the Outlet and Market by Macy’s stores.
  
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• Coronavirus: With Theaters Closing Worldwide, Studios Releasing Movies On-Demand

  17-03-2020 19:40
  
  LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – With theater chains shutting down across the world, the coronavirus is forcing Hollywood to change the way it does business.
  NBC Universal became the first major studio to announce it would be releasing some movies on demand at the same time as they hit theaters. On Monday, NBC Universal reported that “Trolls World Tour” will come out both in theaters and be available to rent on April 10.
  A person wears a protective mask while walking by an AMC movie theat
  
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• LA, Burbank Close Animal Shelters Due To Coronavirus Outbreak

  17-03-2020 18:34
  
  LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – Angelenos seeking to adopt a pet will have to wait patiently for at least several weeks after the city and county of Los Angeles closed their 13 animal shelters amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
  L.A. Animal Services (LAAS) announced Monday that all six of its shelters will be closed through at least March 31.
  A person wearing protective facemask walks with her dog in Strasbourg, eastern France, on March 17, 2020. (Getty Images)
  The animals currently sitting in the shelters
  
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• $1,000 Or More: Trump Administration Mulls Sending Cash To Americans

  17-03-2020 18:23
  
  The goal would be to get checks to Americans in two weeks to help workers cope with the economic effects of the crisis.
  
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• Coronavirus ‘Patient Zero’ In TN ‘Experienced Human Kindness At Its Very Best’ After Diagnosis

  17-03-2020 18:21
  
  FRANKLIN, Tenn. (CBS Local) — A man who identifies himself as Tennessee’s COVID-19 “patient zero” is sharing his story on social media.
  “For those of you who don’t know, I was patient zero in Tennessee,” Chris Baumgartner wrote Sunday in a post on Facebook.
  The 44-year-old father who lives in Williamson County, said physically, his case was on the “mild end of the spectrum,” but mentally, “our experience has been all over the board.&rdq
  
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• Coronavirus: Celebrities, Musicians Posting Concerts, Reading To Fans Online

  17-03-2020 18:08
  
  LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — Celebrities observing social distancing are doing what they can to help their fans stay entertained at home.
  On Monday, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin did a Instagram Live concert from his home, playing the piano, chatting and taking requests from viewers. He included the post with the hashtag #TogetherAtHome.View this post on InstagramChris played a mini gig at home earlier today on IG Live. @glblctzn @WHO @JohnLegend#TogetherAtHome
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• UCLA Anderson Forecast: Coronavirus Plunges U.S. Into Recession, California Will Be Severely Hit

  17-03-2020 17:05
  
  LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — The U.S. economy has entered a recession, ending the expansion that began in July 2009, according to a revised UCLA Anderson Forecast.
  The year started out strong, but the escalating effects of the coronavirus pandemic in March reduced the first-quarter 2020 forecast of GDP growth to 0.4%, the revised forecast said.
  GDP is expected to slow by 6.5% in the second quarter and by 1.9% in the third quarter, according to the forecast, with a rebound of 4.0% in the fourth qu
  
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• Coronavirus: LA Fitness, 24 Hour Fitness Close All Gyms Nationwide

  17-03-2020 16:47
  
  LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – Tens of thousands of people will have to find creative ways to stay in shape after gym chains LA Fitness and 24 Hour Fitness shut down all their clubs nationwide amid the coronavirus outbreak.
  Patrons of LA Fitness exit the building as the gym closed due to health concerns over the coronavirus on March 16, 2020 in Austell, Georgia. (Getty Images)
  In a statement on its website, Irvine-based LA Fitness said it was closing its nearly 700 clubs in the U.S. and Canada begi
  
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• Healthy Mother Of Two Gets First Dose Of Experimental Vaccine For Coronavirus

  17-03-2020 16:05
  
  SEATTLE (CBS Local) — A healthy mother of two teenagers has become the first person in the United States to receive a test of an experimental coronavirus vaccine.
  Jennifer Haller, 43, received the first of two shots of the potential COVID-19 vaccine Monday at the Kaiser Permanente Washington Research Institute in Seattle.
  “I’m feeling great,” she told CBS affiliate KIRO. “The actual vaccination itself felt much like a flu shot. Didn’t hurt much. Very easy. Fee
  
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• Coronavirus: Beverly Hills Shutters All Retail Stores On Rodeo Drive; Closes Bars, Nightclubs

  17-03-2020 15:40
  
  BEVERLY HILLS (CBSLA) – The city of Beverly Hills Monday ordered the closure of all “non-essential” stores, including its retailers on the famous Rodeo Drive, amid the coronavirus outbreak.
  Following the lead of the city of Los Angeles, the Beverly Hills City Council ordered that all bars and nightclubs which do not serve food close immediately. Restaurants can only stay open for take-out and delivery orders.
  The city council ordinance calls for all retail businesses to close.
  
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• WWE WrestleMania To Go On Without Fans Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

  17-03-2020 14:55
  
  (CBSNewYork/CBS Local) — For the first time ever, the performers at WrestleMania, pro wrestling’s grandest stage, will have no spectators. Rather than settle feuds inside of a packed stadium with 70,000-plus fans in the stands, WWE Superstars will instead be duking it out inside of a modest building with no onlookers. Perhaps the empty stands make this year’s WrestleMania the biggest spectacle in the 36-year history of the event.
  Due to mounting concerns over the coronavirus gl
  
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• Magnitude-3.5 Earthquake Hits Desert Near Ridgecrest

  17-03-2020 14:55
  
  RIDGECREST (CBSLA) — A magnitude-3.5 earthquake struck the California desert near Ridgecrest, which was rocked last summer by two big earthquakes.
  The quake struck at about 6:30 a.m. about 29 miles southwest of Ridgecrest, at a depth of 1.4 miles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
  Most “Did You Feel It?” responses came from residents in Ridgecrest and Trona, which was also hard hit by last summer’s earthquakes. However, one resident in Pasadena also reported feelin
  
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• Nordstrom Closes All Stores Over Coronavirus

  17-03-2020 14:53
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Nordstrom Inc. says it will temporarily close all of its stores for two weeks starting Tuesday as it tries to limit the spread of the new virus.
  The Seattle-based upscale chain, which operates 380 stores including 116 department stores, is the latest retailer to announce temporary closures. It joins Nike, Everlane, Apple and Abercrombie & Fitch, among others, in closing its doors. Like many of the other chains, Nordstrom says it will be providing pay for its employees d
  
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• Tom Brady Announces He Is Leaving The Patriots

  17-03-2020 14:09
  
  The six-time Super Bowl champion confirmed that he will not be returning to New England.
  
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• Coronavirus: Northgate Market To Open Early Just For Seniors Indefinitely At All 41 Stores

  17-03-2020 13:58
  
  ANAHEIM (CBSLA) — Northgate Market, which opened its La Habra doors exclusively to seniors when it opened Monday, says it will repeat the special shopping hour at all its 41 stores indefinitely starting Tuesday.
  Amid the coronavirus outbreak, big box stores and supermarkets have seen long lines as they open its doors and a run on basic necessities like bottled water and toilet paper. The shopping panic has put seniors and disabled citizens at a disadvantage, especially since they are most
  
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• Coronavirus: LAUSD To Offer Grab-And-Go Meals Instead Of Opening Family Resource Centers

  17-03-2020 13:24
  
  LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — With new, tightening restrictions on social distancing in the effort to slow the spread of coronavirus, LAUSD has scrapped its plans to open Family Resource Centers and will instead work to establish grab-and-go centers.
  When they announced the closure of the nation’s second-largest district, officials initially planned to open 40 Family Resource Centers, where children could study and find warm food. But with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now r
  
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• Stores Limiting Hours, Purchases In Response To Coronavirus Panic Shopping

  17-03-2020 07:02
  
  RANCHO CUCAMONGA (CBSLA) — In response to widespread panic buying and hoarding in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, grocery stores across the nation are limiting their hours — closing their doors early to allow employees to focus on cleaning and restocking empty shelves.
  “It feels scary,” Jessica King, a shopper said.
  King’s favorite Aldi in Rancho Cucamonga just modified its business hours, closing at 5 p.m., so she said she was planning to get in line at 8 a.m
  
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• Small Businesses Feeling Effects Of Coronavirus Closures

  17-03-2020 06:44
  
  WEST HOLLYWOOD (CBSLA) — From closing shop to changing hours and adjusting operations, local businesses are being impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
  Rocco’s, a popular bar and restaurant in West Hollywood, is only open for take-out like other restaurants in the area.
  The company took some heat over the weekend for not closing its doors as a precaution even before there were orders to do so.
  Owners say they were running at about half capacity to prevent more lay-offs.
  “Realis
  
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• Some EB Lanes Of 10 Freeway Closed At Puente Avenue Due To Flooding

  17-03-2020 06:24
  
  BALDWIN PARK (CBSLA) — A winter storm brought heavy rain and mountain snow to the area, briefly shutting down the 5 Freeway in the Grapevine and closing the 10 Freeway at Puente Avenue due to flooding.
  The California Highway Patrol closed the three right lanes of the eastbound 10 Freeway due to the flooding.
  CHP estimated the highway would fully reopen around midnight.
  
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• LAPD Putting Detectives On Street Patrol, Closing Down Front Offices Due To Coronavirus Pandemic

  17-03-2020 05:44
  
  LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — The Los Angeles Police Department announced Monday that it would be putting half of its detectives on street patrol and closing down its front desk operations in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
  Effective immediately, LAPD said it was deploying 50% of is area detective workforce to uniformed patrol assignments to perform what the department called high-visibility patrols to critical locations throughout the city.
  RELATED: LA Mayor: City Pulling Back On Parking Ti
  
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• Uber Eats Waives Delivery Fees For 100K Independently Owned Restaurants

  17-03-2020 05:08
  
  LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — Uber Eats announced they will be waiving delivery fees for 100,000 independently owned restaurants across the United States and Canada.
  The company hopes to help restaurants get through the coronavirus pandemic by driving up demand.
  RELATED: McDonald’s, Chick-Fil-A To Halt Dine-In Service; Offer Drive-Thru, Delivery Options
  Uber Eats is also pledging 300,000 free meals to healthcare workers and others involved in relief efforts.
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• Gov. Gavin Newsom Calls For Protections Against Evictions, Foreclosures

  17-03-2020 05:01
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBSLA) — Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Monday calling for protections for homeowners and renters during the coronavirus pandemic.
  The order authorizes officials to help Californians who are struggling to keep up with their rent, mortgage and utility bills.
  “People shouldn’t lose or be forced out of their home because of the spread of COVID-19,” Newsom said. “Over the next few weeks, everyone will have to make sacrifices – but a place
  
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• South Coast Plaza Closing For 2 Weeks After Employee Tests Positive For Coronavirus

  17-03-2020 04:05
  
  COSTA MESA (CBSLA) — South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa has announced it will close its doors starting at 7 p.m. Monday for at least 14 days.
  The closure does not impact Macy’s, Nordstrom or Bloomingdale’s — though some are operating on modified schedules due to the coronavirus pandemic.
  The mall confirmed that a worker tested positive for the novel coronavirus, but did not immediately disclose where that person worked. It was reported that a store closed early Sunday evenin
  
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• ‘It’s Hard’: Families Adjust To Students Being Schooled At Home

  17-03-2020 03:58
  
  LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — Homeroom has now taken on a different meaning for more than 700,000 students in the Los Angeles Unified School District as in-person lessons have been put on pause as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
  Across the L.A.-area, parents are becoming teachers, and living rooms have turned into classrooms.
  “We set up a daily schedule,” said Jenna Schwartz. “I think the key is trying to not do too much. Be gentle on yourself.”
  Schwartz, a former tea
  
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• Archdiocese Of LA Suspends All Masses In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic

  17-03-2020 03:38
  
  LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — The Archdiocese of Los Angeles announced Monday that it was suspending all masses due to the threat of COVID-19.
  “I deeply regret that we are forced to temporarily suspend public celebration of the Mass in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles,” Archbishop José H. Gomez said in a statement. “What we do in the Church, we do out of love for God and love for our brothers and sisters. We are taking this extraordinary step today out of love and concern fo
  
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• Newport Beach Film Festival Postponed Amid Coronavirus Concerns

  17-03-2020 03:22
  
  NEWPORT BEACH (CBSLA) — The 21st Annual Newport Beach Film Festival is one of the latest events to be postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
  Organizers made the announcement Monday night, citing guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
  The event was initially scheduled for April 23-30. It will now be held August 6-13.Due to the unprecedented outbreak of Covid – 19 (Coronavirus), the Newport Beach Film Festival (NBFF) has announced that the annual event i
  
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• Fullerton Boys & Girls Clubs Closing Over Coronavirus Concerns

  17-03-2020 03:16
  
  FULLERTON (CBSLA) — The Boys & Girls Clubs Fullerton announced Monday that it would be closing its clubs until further notice over the growing coronavirus pandemic.
  In a statement, Chief Professional Officer Brett Ackerman said it was with a heavy heart that the organization chose to close its doors to keep those the clubs serve safe during the outbreak.
  Ackerman said that the organization was closely monitoring reports from the Fullerton School District, the city of Fullerton, the Cen
  
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• Boys And Girls Clubs Fullerton Closing Over Coronavirus Concerns

  17-03-2020 03:16
  
  FULLERTON (CBSLA) — The Boys and Girls Clubs Fullerton announced Monday that it would be closing its clubs until further notice over the growing coronavirus pandemic.
  In a statement, Chief Professional Officer Brett Ackerman said it was with a heavy heart that the organization chose to close its doors to keep those the clubs serve safe during the outbreak.
  Ackerman said that the organization was closely monitoring reports from the Fullerton School District, the city of Fullerton, the Cente
  
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• 5 Freeway Reopens Near Grapevine After Closure Due To Snow

  17-03-2020 03:02
  
  LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — The 5 Freeway in the Grapevine area was reopened Monday evening after being temporarily closed due to snow.
  Northbound lanes of the freeway were closed in Castaic with southbound lanes closed at Grapevine Road.
  All motorists still on the road were being escorted to the other side by CHP officers.We are currently holding traffic for the #Grapevine area of I-5 in Castaic (northbound) and Grapvine Road (southbound) and escorting the residual traffic through to the other
  
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• LA Mayor: Pulling Back On Parking Tickets, Upgrading Emergency System

  17-03-2020 02:57
  
  LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — The city of Los Angeles is adjusting to its new normal for the next two weeks as coronavirus cases continue to climb.
  Mayor Eric Garcetti made a few new announcements Monday and also reiterated some information from his previous press conferences.
  “We’re looking for ways to make life a little less stressful for you during this crisis,” Garcetti said.
  Changes with parking enforcement
  Effective immediately, the city will stop giving tickets during stre
  
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• LA Mayor: City Pulling Back On Parking Tickets, Upgrading Emergency System

  17-03-2020 02:57
  
  LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — The city of Los Angeles is adjusting to its new normal for the next two weeks as coronavirus cases continue to climb.
  Mayor Eric Garcetti made a few new announcements Monday and also reiterated some information from his previous press conferences.
  “We’re looking for ways to make life a little less stressful for you during this crisis,” Garcetti said.
  Changes with parking enforcement
  Effective immediately, the city will stop giving tickets during stre
  
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• South Coast Plaza Closing For 2 Weeks Over Coronavirus Concerns

  17-03-2020 02:19
  
  COSTA MESA (CBSLA) — South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa has announced it will close its doors starting at 7 p.m. Monday for at least 14 days.
  The closure does not impact Macy’s, Nordstrom or Bloomingdale’s — though some are operating on modified schedules due to the coronavirus pandemic.
  It was reported that a worker tested positive for COVID-19, and one of the stores inside the mall closed early last night.
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• Riverside County Health Officials Report First 2 Coronavirus-Related Death, Cancel Gatherings Of 10 Or More

  17-03-2020 02:06
  
  COACHELLA VALLEY (CBSLA) — Public health officials in Riverside County announced the first two coronavirus-related deaths Monday.
  “Our thoughts are with the families of the two patients,” said Public Health Officer Dr. Cameron Kaiser. “Sadly, these outcomes are expected as we face a serious challenge and continue to make the necessary decisions to protect the health of the community.”
  Also Monday, Kaiser revised previous order restricting public gatherings from 250
  
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• UCLA Staff Member Tests Positive For Coronavirus

  17-03-2020 01:53
  
  LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — A staff member at the University of California Los Angeles has tested positive for coronavirus, which is formally known as COVID-19.
  The employee works off-campus and is receiving care as they self-isolate at their off-campus home, according to statement from UCLA Chancellor Gene Block, who recently announced he is under a 14-day self-quarantine after being in contact with a person who has tested positive for the virus.
  “We should prepare ourselves to expect the
  
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• Coronavirus: SoCal Grocery Stores Reserve Shopping Time For Seniors

  17-03-2020 01:33
  
  LA HABRA (CBSLA) — Grocers are making it safer for seniors to get their shopping done amid the coronavirus outbreak.
  Northgate Market in La Habra reserved time just for senior shoppers Monday morning.
  The market, at 1305 W. Whittier Blvd., opened from 7:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. for people 65 and older. A long line of shoppers were already in place before doors opened.
  The senior shopping time was announced Sunday on Facebook by La Habra City Councilman Jose Medrano and owner Joshua Gonzalez.
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