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Newsom vows crackdown on coronavirus scofflaws. Will law enforcement cooperate? July 4, 2020

Gov. Gavin Newsom again Wednesday threatened more enforcement for businesses that fail to follow coronavirus guidance, but how it would work remains unclear

Anita Chabria

Want to exercise your freedom? Join in to stem the spread of coronavirus July 4, 2020

Freedom means getting through the coronavirus together, not refusing to wear masks or to take the virus seriously

Nita Lelyveld

Lancaster set to defy L.A. County's ban on Fourth of July fireworks July 4, 2020

The Lancaster City Council has called an emergency meeting Saturday to vote on whether to defy a Los Angeles countywide ban on fireworks displays over the July Fourth weekend.

Teresa Watanabe

Beaches close across California for Fourth of July weekend as coronavirus cases surge July 4, 2020

As beach closures went into effect to stem the spread of the coronavirus over the Fourth of July weekend, Southern Californians mostly followed the rules on Friday.

Tony Barboza, Kiera Feldman

Truck driver posts regrets about party a day before dying of coronavirus July 3, 2020

Riverside County truck driver Tommy Macias died of COVID-19 after attending a barbecue. His final message was a warning filled with regret.

Stephanie Lai

Consulting firm accuses city of L.A. of concealing evidence in DWP billing case July 3, 2020

Consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers is seeking at least $8 million, alleging the city tried to conceal evidence during legal proceedings.

Dakota Smith

Santa Barbara grand jury blasts county supervisors over marijuana industry July 3, 2020

A Santa Barbara grand jury blames county supervisors for working too closely with lobbyists as they sought to regulate massive marijuana grows

Joe Mozingo

COVID-19 silenced this singing activist, but not her spirit July 3, 2020

Albia Miller, 71, is the singing gadfly of Riverside County. The dreaded coronavirus pulled the curtain down on most of her stages

Stephanie Lai

California's July 4 coronavirus warning: 'Assume everyone around you is infectious' July 3, 2020

The rate at which coronavirus tests in California are coming back positive continues its alarming climb — jumping 51% over the past two weeks, a Los Angeles Times analysis found.

Luke Money, Rong-Gong Lin II, Iris Lee, Sean Greene

Under siege by a virus that thrives in crowds, L.A. swap meets face a reckoning July 3, 2020

In a new world where crowds mean danger, swap meets and the vendors who make them run struggle to stay afloat.

Alejandra Reyes-Velarde

Former L.A. building official alleges he was ousted after blowing whistle on fraud July 3, 2020

A former official at the L.A. Department of Building and Safety alleges that he was ousted after raising concerns about fraud and other issues.

Emily Alpert Reyes

Californians are losing their fear of the coronavirus, setting the stage for disaster July 3, 2020

The public has become more accustomed to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the virus is no less infectious now than it was in the winter.

Rong-Gong Lin II, Sean Greene

Earthquake: 4.5 quake reported near Hilo on Hawaii's Big Island July 3, 2020

The 4.5 earthquake occurred at 2:20 a.m. on Hawaii's Big Island.

Quakebot

Rainfall season was a 'roller coaster ride' when two wettest months turned dry July 3, 2020

Rain year in L.A. was near-average, but far from normal

Paul Duginski

Orange County inflated its coronavirus test numbers by mistakenly including antibody tests, officials say July 3, 2020

The total number of COVID-19 tests conducted in Orange County was mistakenly inflated for more than a month beginning in late April in data released to the public, an error that may have painted a rosier picture of the pandemic than the reality in the region.

Hannah Fry

L.A. County's new $0 bail rule permits police to crack down on protesters, legal advocates say July 3, 2020

Several exemptions to L.A. County's $0 bail rule permit police departments to hold people for misdemeanor offenses commonly associated with protests, including unlawful assembly and failure to disperse.

Alex Wigglesworth

San Francisco cracks down on archdiocese for violating coronavirus rules July 3, 2020

Church officials have agreed to stop celebrating public Mass indoors and to restrict outdoor services after the city attorney sent a cease-and-desist letter.

Jake Sheridan

Its two hospitals overrun, Imperial County halts in-store retail and indoor religious services July 2, 2020

The Imperial County health order also closes all county parks, bars gatherings and directs residents to stay at home when possible. Over 20% of coronavirus tests in the county come back positive.

Kristi Sturgill

California lawmakers take quick action to advance expansion of paid family leave July 2, 2020

California Senate passes a bill to provide job protections to employees of small businesses. But some say the protections will hurt those businesses.

Melody Gutierrez

County-run beaches in O.C. will close July 4th weekend as coronavirus cases surge July 2, 2020

A dozen Orange County-operated beaches join a growing list of city shorelines that will close in an effort to keep crowds from congregating and potentially spreading the virus.

Hannah Fry, Hillary Davis, Lilly Nguyen

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Coronavirus Spain: Catalonia locks down area of 210,000 people July 4, 2020

The Spanish region re-imposes restrictions on an area west of Barcelona after a surge in infections.

Coronavirus: Barcelona's Sagrada Familia basilica reopens to key workers July 4, 2020

Access to the structure is initially given only to those who helped fight coronavirus in the city.

Mount Rushmore: Trump denounces 'angry mobs' tearing down statues July 4, 2020

In a speech at Mount Rushmore, President Trump said the monument "will never be desecrated".

Japan flooding: Fears for nursing home amid torrential rain July 4, 2020

Fourteen are believed dead at the home on Kyushu, as the PM deploys 10,000 troops to help rescuers.

Coronavirus Australia: Melbourne locks down tower blocks as cases rise July 4, 2020

Nine housing estate blocks in the Australian city are locked down amid a “new phase of the pandemic”.

Cleveland Indians to review team name in light of protests against racial injustice July 4, 2020

Baseball team the Cleveland Indians are to review their name in order to "embrace their responsibility to advance social justice and equality".

Lin Dan: China's two-time Olympic champion retires from badminton July 4, 2020

China's two-time Olympic champion Lin Dan, widely seen as one of badminton's greatest ever players, retires.

Elijah McClain: Denver officers fired for pictures mocking man's death July 4, 2020

Three officers are sacked in Denver, Colorado after they shared photos re-enacting a chokehold.

Mount Rushmore: Trump denounces 'cancel culture' at 4 July event July 4, 2020

President Trump rails against anti-racism protesters who toppled statues in a speech marking 4 July.

Nagaland dog meat: Animal rights groups hail ban as 'major turning point' July 4, 2020

Animal rights groups say a ban on the sale of dog meat in Nagaland is a milestone.

Hachalu Hundessa: 'My friend the hero who was gunned down' July 4, 2020

The BBC's Amensisa Ifa was close to Ethiopian protest singer Hachalu Hundessa, who was shot dead on Monday.

Coronavirus: Waiting for tourists on Spain's Costa del Sol July 4, 2020

Resorts on Spain's southern coast are hoping for tourists to save their summer.

Coronavirus: Face mask exemption cards and other US claims fact-checked July 4, 2020

As the debate over wearing face masks intensifies, fake exemption cards have gone on sale.

Coronavirus: What makes a gathering a ‘superspreader’ event? July 4, 2020

How can a two-hour choir practice lead to 53 Covid-19 infections? We ask an expert.

Coronavirus: Japan's mysteriously low virus death rate July 3, 2020

Japan had no lockdown, it has an elderly population - so why haven't more people died from Covid-19?

'Fourth of July isn't for people who look like me' July 3, 2020

What does the Fourth of July mean to black Americans?

Driving into the art of Vincent Van Gogh July 3, 2020

Toronto's immersive exhibition allows audiences to experience art from the comfort of their car.

Coronavirus: Yo! Sushi adapts conveyor belt system July 3, 2020

As Yo! Sushi prepares to reopen some restaurants in England, it has had to adapt its conveyor belt system.

Lionel Messi: Why Barcelona captain is becoming increasingly fed up at the Nou Camp July 3, 2020

Lionel Messi is disillusioned with many aspects of life at Barcelona at the moment - and it throws his future at the Nou Camp into doubt.

Hong Kong: Divisions over whether to stay after new security law imposed July 3, 2020

Two young men who have British National passports say they're debating their future in the country.