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Coronavirus in Southern California: What to Know
A coronavirus outbreak has spread across the globe and throughout Southern California. Below, you’ll find county-by-county updates on the latest cases that have been confirmed by health departments in Southern California. Note that significant increases in the number of cases may be partially due to a increase in the availability of COVID-19 tests. Los Angeles County California’s most populous...
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Listen to Shaky Town
In the world of big rig truckers, Shaky Town refers to Los Angeles due to the earthquakes that make the buildings shake. And, in the undercurrent of SoCal politics, policing and the powerful, the footing is just as treacherous as the region’s infamous fault lines. In this weekly podcast, NBC Los Angeles investigative reporter Eric Leonard fills a void...
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Auto Dealerships to Reopen, But With Big Changes
Auto dealers are gearing up to sanitize and contain everything to prevent coronavirus spread. Gordon Tokumatsu reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2020.
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As Gyms Prepare to Reopen, Big Changes Lie Ahead
It’s been two months since anyone’s gone to the gym in SoCal, but gyms, including Orange Theory and SoulCycle, are now announcing how they plan to reopen. The NBC4 I-Team has been looking into their critical next steps. Carolyn Johnson reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. Thursday, May 7, 2020.
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SoCal Gyms Reduce Class Sizes in Preparation to Reopen
Big changes are ahead for thousands of Southern California gym-goers, with OrangeTheory Fitness and SoulCycle the latest gym chains to announce how they plan to reopen, including reducing class sizes by as much as half. “We cleaned a lot before, but we’re going to clean even more so,” said Brendon Ayanbadejo, the president of fitness for Westcoast Fitness, a...
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Puppy Raisers Wanted: Volunteer to Help Train a Future Guide Dog
Southern California-based Guide Dogs of America is looking for volunteer puppy raisers to open their homes to puppies in training.
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Fred Roggin Salutes High School Seniors – April 28, 2020
With schools closed, NBCLA salutes Southern California seniors. Fred Roggin reported on NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 2020.
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Want to Escape the Heat by Visiting the Beach? Make Sure It’s Open, First
With a heat wave striking Southern California this week, many might be tempted to head to the beach for some relief from the 90-degree weather. But because of the coronavirus, some counties have closed their shores to the public, aiming to maintain social distancing guidelines and prevent the spread of the disease. Other counties have allowed residents access to the…
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Cities Try to Prevent Crowds at Parks, Beaches During Heat Wave
The heat wave might tempt some people to go outside even during Stay at Home orders. But that trip could cost you. Darsha Philips reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. Thursday, April 23, 2020.
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Images: Historic Photos Illustrate the Destruction Left Behind by the March 1933 Long Beach Earthquake
The March 10, 1933 Long Beach earthquake was a disaster that changed the way Southern Californians looked at earthquakes, leading to school construction standards and more awareness of the threat faced in what would become known as “earthquake country.”
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Photos: Southern California Drug Busts
In the ongoing war on drugs, smugglers have refined their tactics and gotten more creative when it comes to manufacturing, transporting, and selling illegal narcotics. Here’s a look at some of Southern California’s most bizarre drug busts.
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There’s a Weed Farmers Market at This Cannabis Lifestyle Event in Malibu
People browse through rows of vendors in the hills in Malibu, scoping out farmers’ latest crops and companies’ products. They discuss where products are from and how farmers grow. These people aren’t picking up groceries — they’re getting pot. Emerald Exchange brings Northern California farmers and Southern California companies together for an event that features a cannabis farmers market,...
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From the Archives: The November 1961 Bel Air Fire Disaster
In November 1961, a disastrous brush fire destroyed nearly 500 homes when it roared over a mountain ridge and swept through canyons in Los Angeles’ Bel Air area, a grim illustration of the potential for wildfire devastation at this time of year in Southern California.
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List: California’s Most Destructive Wildfires and How They Started
In just a few days, the monster Camp Fire in Northern California tore through a Butte County community to become the state’s most destructive wildfire on record.
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How to Get a Late Fee Waiver for Property Taxes During the Coronavirus Pandemic
The deadline of April 10 has not budged, but counties are offering late fee waivers, though with different requirements. Randy Mac reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2020.
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‘SoCal Batman’ Brings Cheer to Kids During Pandemic
The local superhero stops by families’ houses and greets children as the caped crusader — at a social distance, of course. Jonathan Gonzalez reports the NBC4 News at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2020.
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Child Rape Charges Against Mexican Megachurch Leader Dismissed
The criminal case against a Mexican megachurch leader on charges of child rape and human trafficking was dismissed Tuesday by a California appeals court on procedural grounds.
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Photos: Snow Days in Southern California’s Mountains
Snow in February and early March left a blanket of snow in parts of Southern California, including Big Bear, Frazier Park and other areas.
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SoCal Nail Salons Donate 75,000 Masks to Medical Workers
Southern California nail salons are donating tens of thousands of masks and gloves to healthcare workers after closing under the state’s stay-at-home order. A group of salons has collected about 75,000 paper masks and 280,000 gloves, supplies they usually use to protect against powders and polishes, in an initiative they’re calling “Nailing It.” Demand for medical supplies has skyrocketed because…
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Nail Salons Donate Masks, Gloves After Closing
There are 6,000 nail salons in Southern California, with about 30,000 technicians out of work, according to the Professional Nail Association. Vikki Vargas reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2020.
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