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LOS ANGELES, CA — Share-worthy stories from across the Southland Patch cities to talk about tonight:
Surfer Fined $1,000 For Ignoring Coronavirus Beach Closure
The man was fined in Manhattan Beach after numerous warnings from police and lifeguards, authorities said.
L.A. County In Coronavirus 'Surge' Mode As 7 More Die
With LA's coronavirus mortality rate outpacing the nation, county health officials directed anyone with a hint of illness to self-isolate
1 Hour Coronavirus Test Awaiting FDA Approval
Irvine based Fluxergy developed the high-speed test system with the University of California San Diego's Division of Infectious Diseases.
464 Coronavirus Cases Confirmed In Orange County As Of Monday
OC Healthcare confirmed 37 additional cases of new coronavirus overnight. Residents practice social distancing to flatten the curve at home.
2,481 Coronavirus Cases In Los Angeles County: Where They Are
Health officials have reported seven more deaths and 342 new cases of the new coronavirus over the last 24 hours.
Bill Would Extend Paid Family Leave To Cover School Closures
A Southland state lawmaker wants to extend family leave to parents who have to care for their children at home while schools are closed.
Racehorse Dies After Fatal Race At Los Alamitos Track
Flokie, a 2-year-old gelding died at the Los Alamitos Race Track, still racing amid coronavirus pandemic. Santa Anita has closed its track.
Mitchell Englander Admits To Bribery As Valley Councilman
Mitchell Englander, who represented parts of the San Fernando Valley on the City Council, agreed to plead guilty to accepting bribes.
Quarantined LAPD Officer Fires At Alleged Thief In Woodland Hills
An off-duty LAPD officer confronted a suspect breaking into the officer's car in Woodland Hills.
Staying Essential Amid Coronavirus Closure In Mission Viejo
We are together yet apart, in Orange County and beyond due to coronavirus. Here, a local esthetician copes with being deemed non-essential.
Woman's Body Discovered In Garden Grove
The body of a woman was found behind the wheel of a car on Magnolia Boulevard, Sunday.
Rouda Calls For OC Businesses To Donate Manufacture PPEs
Rep. Rouda calls for necessary resources to connect local businesses with first responders & healthcare professionals in need of supplies.
Hotel Workers Lose Jobs By Thousands In CA During Coronavirus
Businesses connected to the industry feeling the hurt, too, as new coronavirus concerns have led to massive layoffs.
2 In Critical In North Palisades Drive Crash
Two people were seriously hurt in a rollover crash on North Palisades Drive.
Coronavirus Could Strain California's Mental Health System
Millions of Californians are trying to hold it together cooped up at home during the Coronavirus outbreak.
Hollywood Backhouse Fire Spreads To Main House
The cause of the fire on Romaine Street remains under investigation.
This article originally appeared on the Venice-Mar Vista Patch
