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Coronavirus hospitalizations jump 97% in Orange County in less than a month July 9, 2020

The increase has prompted hospitals in the region to begin to prepare for a surge of sick patients, according to the director of the Orange County Health Care Agency.

Hannah Fry

Temperature checks and hotels: Newsom details new precautions for wildfire evacuations July 9, 2020

Gov. Gavin Newsom warned Californians about growing wildfire dangers and described changes to evacuation protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Taryn Luna

Yolo County businesses face $10,000 fines for ignoring coronavirus safety rules July 9, 2020

Fines can range from $250 to $10,000 for businesses in Yolo County, depending on the "gravity of public health risk posed by the violation," and individuals can be fined from $25 to $500.

Kailyn Brown

Six more counts of sex assault, battery filed against former USC gynecologist George Tyndall July 9, 2020

The Los Angeles County district attorney's office filed new counts against former USC gynecologist George Tyndall, who was arrested last year.

James Queally

Gardena security guard charged with murder after fight with customer over mask July 9, 2020

Jerry Lewis, a popular 1990s rapper known by the moniker Madd Head, was shot and killed Sunday night in the parking lot of a market in Gardena.

Priscella Vega

Going back to college during a pandemic: Here's what you need to know July 9, 2020

Last school year, you might have spent weeknights in a study room with poor circulation, surrounded by friends as you crammed for exams.

California mobile home parks have lax oversight and few inspections, state audit warns July 9, 2020

California's state housing agency is not exercising adequate oversight of mobile home parks in California, according to a new state audit.

Patrick McGreevy

Death of Robert Fuller, found hanging from a tree in Palmdale, is ruled a suicide July 9, 2020

Sheriff's investigators have concluded that Robert Fuller, whose body was found hanging from a tree in Palmdale last month, died by suicide, saying a thorough investigation found no signs of foul play and showed the 24-year-old had previously expressed suicidal behavior.

Colleen Shalby, Matthew Ormseth

College 2020: A day in the life of a socially distancing student July 9, 2020

California university administrators discuss the on-campus experience that could await students this fall.

Kristi Sturgill

San Bernardino County cancels hundreds of coronavirus test appointments, citing shortage July 9, 2020

A supply shortage forces San Bernardino to cancel hundreds of COVID-19 testing appointments. Officials hope to resume testing next week.

Colleen Shalby

How to get out of your student housing lease July 9, 2020

If you're having second thoughts about a dorm room or off-campus apartment you signed up for, you may have options. Here are ways to potentially get out of your lease or cancel your contract.

Lila Seidman

5 arrested in shooting death of rapper Pop Smoke in Hollywood Hills July 9, 2020

Authorities said they believe Pop Smoke posted his location on social media and that is how his assailants found him.

Richard Winton

Five ways to stay connected with your college classmates in the era of social distancing July 9, 2020

It'll be harder than usual to stay engaged on campus because of the coronavirus. Here are some tips for making connections and feeling like part of a campus community while reducing your risk.

Georgia Geen

L.A. could reimpose stay-at-home order if coronavirus spike continues, mayor warns July 9, 2020

'Making sure we don't have to go farther and close more businesses requires an individual commitment of each and every one of us,' Mayor Garcetti says.

Luke Money

Coronavirus outbreak tied to fraternity parties imperils fall semester at UC Berkeley July 9, 2020

An outbreak of coronavirus infections tied to fraternity parties is imperiling the prospect of in-person classes at UC Berkeley this fall.

Rong-Gong Lin II

911 call reporting 'Glee' actress Naya Rivera missing in Lake Piru released by officials July 9, 2020

The Ventura County Sheriff's Office said Lake Piru will remain closed as the search for Naya Rivera continues.

Jake Sheridan, Luke Money, Alejandra Reyes-Velarde

Her father had COVID-19 for weeks. The nursing home told her the day before he died July 9, 2020

Hollywood Premier sued by resident's daughter.

Matt Hamilton

'Your life isn't going to be fun': Activists bring protests to L.A. officials' homes July 9, 2020

Since the coronavirus outbreak began, a growing number of L.A. public officials have seen their homes become the target of protesters.

Emily Alpert Reyes, David Zahniser

Bars, indoor dining could remain closed for the foreseeable future amid coronavirus surge July 9, 2020

As the coronavirus surges in California, experts have said indoor dining and drinking pose more significant public health risks than other activities.

Rong-Gong Lin II, Iris Lee, Sean Greene

As COVID-19 patients fill beds, many hospitals choose not to cancel nonemergency surgeries July 9, 2020

Unlike earlier in the year, most hospitals are not proactively canceling elective surgeries, even in some places seeing spikes in coronavirus patients.

Samantha Young

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Xinjiang: US sanctions Chinese officials over 'abuse' of Muslims July 9, 2020

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Notre Dame: Cathedral's spire will be restored to 19th Century design July 9, 2020

France's president puts an end to speculation that the restored spire will be modern in style.

Trump: Supreme Court ruling a 'witch hunt' and 'hoax' July 9, 2020

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Noah Lyles briefly appeared to have set an astonishing new 200m world record - beating Usain Bolt's best by 0.29 seconds - before it was revealed he had run 15m short.

Coronavirus: Serbia scraps curfew plan for Belgrade after protests July 9, 2020

The government instead unveils softer measures, in what is seen as a climbdown by the authorities.

Trump taxes: Supreme Court says New York prosecutors can see records July 9, 2020

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Michael Cohen, Trump's ex-lawyer, ordered back to jail July 9, 2020

He had been released from prison to home confinement over coronavirus concerns.

Egypt serial sex attacks prompt law change July 9, 2020

It follows a high-profile case leading to charges of sexual assault against a wealthy male student.

Naya Rivera: Glee star presumed dead after boat trip with son July 9, 2020

Naya Rivera is believed to have drowned after her son was found alone in a boat on a California lake.

Black Lives Matter painted outside Trump Tower in New York July 9, 2020

The mural was painted on Fifth Avenue and others are planned for each of New York's five boroughs.

Park Won-soon: Mayor of Seoul found dead after going missing July 9, 2020

Park Won-soon disappeared after reportedly leaving a message for his daughter, who raised the alarm.

Mohrenstrasse: Berlin farce over renaming of 'racist' station July 9, 2020

The current name is considered racist but Berlin authorities are now set to pull the new name too.

Human remains found on Seattle beach by TikTok filmers identified July 9, 2020

Officials in Seattle say Jessica Lewis, 35, and her boyfriend Austin Wenner, 27, were shot dead.