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A preteen boy remained at large today after shooting a 15-year-old girl to death Saturday in the Harbor Gateway area of Los Angeles, the LAPD said. The shooting was reported at about 12:15 p.m. at 14114 S. Vermont Ave., according to Officer Michael Chan of the Los Angeles Police Department’s Media Relations Section. Police were looking for a girl between…

Los Angeles County health officials reported 3,322 new cases of COVID-19 and 18 more deaths Sunday, bringing the county’s totals to 133,549 cases and 3,809 fatalities. Hospitalizations continue to rise, with 2,093 people currently hospitalized, 26% of them in intensive care units and 19% on ventilators. Those numbers remain substantially higher than the 1,350 to 1,450 daily hospitalizations seen four…

LAPD officers responded to the shooting where they found the victim. Gil Leyvas reports for NBC LA at 6 p.m. Saturday July 11, 2020.

Health protocols for the possible reopening of schools in Los Angeles County could be released by week’s end, the county’s public health director said Wednesday, insisting she will not get mired in the mounting political debate of whether campuses should be required to open this fall. Barbara Ferrer said the guidelines have been in the works for several weeks in...

A lot of people could be put out of business, say business owners. Robert Kovacik reported on NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2020.

Restaurants and other businesses failing to comply with public health orders requiring masks and social distancing will soon face fines and may even be forced to shutter operations, based on a vote Tuesday by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. Supervisors Sheila Kuehl and Janice Hahn co-authored the motion calling for a fine the first time businesses are out…

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an ordinance Tuesday to strengthen protections for consumers and small businesses and crack down on price gouging during the COVID-19 pandemic. Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas recommended the ordinance, which authorizes civil actions against price gougers and penalties of up to $10,000 per violation. The Department of Consumer and Business Affairs said it…

The LA County Board of Supervisors approved plans to use $30 million to expand jail diversion programs on Tuesday. Gordon Tokumatzu reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on July 7, 2020.

Splash pads, swim beaches and other outdoor fun spots will open this week in Los Angeles County, with protocols in place intended to keep visitors safe. The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation has declared July as “Parks Make Life Better” month. “We invite everyone to enjoy summer fun by visiting our splash pads, swim beaches and other…

In hopes of better tracking the impact of the coronavirus in specific communities, the county Department of Public Health Tuesday announced a voluntary text-message-based survey that will send weekly health inquiries to participants. The “Angelenos in Action” survey is billed as a confidential outreach effort open to any resident willing to participate. In a statement, public health director Barbara Ferrer…

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has voted 4-0 to direct an existing task force to develop a plan that would allow the board to shut down the downtown Men’s Central Jail within one year. Supervisor Kathryn Barger made clear that her support for gathering additional information about alternatives to a jail did not mean that she supports closing the...

The Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts Monday unveiled a rebate program to aid businesses whose sewer usage was reduced due to COVID-19 stay-at-home orders. The program provides a way for businesses with reduced or no water use as a result of the pandemic to potentially receive a reduction in their wastewater service charge, according to Robert Ferrante, chief engineer and…

Los Angeles County reported another 1,584 cases of the coronavirus Monday, bringing the county’s total to 116,570. There are currently 1,921 people hospitalized. The actual case figure is likely higher as a weekend backlog of results are processed. On Sunday, county health officials said a total of 7,232 new coronavirus cases were processed since Thursday amid an explosion in the number…

Gene Kang reports for Today in LA on Sunday, July 5, 2020.

Restaurants in LA County will not be able to open indoor Dining for 3 weeks. Patrick Healy reports. July 1, 2020

Los Angeles businesses should refuse service to anyone refusing to wear a mask or adequate face covering amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Mayor Eric Garcetti said Wednesday. “If there’s no mask, there should be no service,” Garcetti said. Gov. Gavin Newsom on June 18 ordered everyone to wear masks or face coverings while in public or “high-risk situations,” but people have…

As COVID-19 cases continue to spike, LA County officials are closing beaches for the holiday weekend. Darsha Phillips reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on June 30, 2020.

A new tool known as contact tracing shows how the virus is spread from person to person. Gordon Tokumatsu reports. June 30, 2020.

Beaches will be closed in LA County over the holiday weekend. Robert Kovacik reported on NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Monday, June 29, 2020.

Another 20 deaths and 2,542 cases were confirmed related to COVID-19, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced Sunday, as the county amended its order to require all bars, breweries, brew pubs, pubs, wineries and tasting rooms close unless they offer sit-down dine-in meals. The cumulative deaths related to the COVID-19 hit 3,305, with confirmed cases jumping to…