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- California pioneered the COVID-19 stay-at-home lockdown. Now, it faces a backlash
State officials are considering the kind of stay-at-home order that helped curb the virus' spread in the spring. What is unclear is whether Californians will stomach even a modified lockdown as they did in March and April.
- Brush fire threatens homes in Orange County, prompts evacuations
The Bond fire threatens homes in Orange County's mountain communities, prompting evacuations in Silverado Canyon, Modjeska Canyon and Williams Canyon.
- Newsom endures two embarrassments with French Laundry dinner and unemployment scam
If Newsom doesn't tighten up his administration and partying, he could also face a competitive governor's race in 2022.
- City of L.A. issues stay-at-home rules that mirror L.A. County order
Los Angeles issued a modified stay-at-home order Wednesday night mirroring new L.A. County rules. "Just be smart and stay apart," Mayor Garcetti said.
- Stunning Images Of the Dodgers' Holiday Festival
Dodgers, holiday, lights, COVID-19, social distancing, Christmas, Santa
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- Brush fire threatens homes in Orange County, prompts evacuations
The Bond fire threatens homes in Orange County's mountain communities, prompting evacuations in Silverado Canyon, Modjeska Canyon and Williams Canyon.
- Column: How Huntington Beach became Angrytown, USA
Huntington Beach has always been conservative, but the governor, masks rules and a new coronavirus curfew have fueled all-out rage.
- Coronavirus outbreak at Concordia University infects 49 students, 16 employees
A coronavirus outbreak at Concordia University in Irvine has infected over 60 people. The school cancels athletic practices, urges against Thanksgiving travel.
- Even as COVID-19 surges, Triller planned a red carpet party in a Hollywood Hills mansion
An L.A.-based social media company had planned to host a party for influencers that health experts say doesn't follow state safety protocols for COVID-19.
- Orange County officials cry foul after state imposes sweeping COVID-19 restrictions
County supervisors took Gov. Gavin Newsom and his administration to task for the recent reclassification that sent the county into the state's most restrictive reopening tier.
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- Motorist pleads guilty in Aliso Viejo hit-and-run that killed a bicyclist
Michael David Tomlinson of Aliso Viejo, 51, was struck and killed.
- Evacuations ordered in Silverado, Williams and Modjeska canyons as wildfire explodes to 2,000 acres
A voluntary evacuation warning was issued for Borrego Canyon, Foothill Ranch, Baker Ranch, Portola Hills, Live Oak Canyon, Trabuco Canyon, Rose Canyon; and Valley Vista Way and Meadow Ridge Drive.
- Investigation finds O.C. firefighters critically injured in Silverado fire were likely trapped by a spot fire that jumped a safety line
The report says the firefighters left themselves in danger from unburned fuels, increasing erratic winds and frequent spot fires.
- California a first-time homebuyer’s nightmare
Five metros in California topped the list of the areas most out of reach for first-timers: Los Angeles-Orange County, where homes were 12.1 times the median first-time buyer income, followed by San Diego (8.6), San Jose (7.9), San Francisco (7.4) and Sacramento (6.8).
- Southern California’s Santa Ana winds on track to peak Thursday
Red flag warnings were issued for the region