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LA Business Reopenings Not Likely For Weeks

Health officials said Monday they would wait until the possibility of a Labor Day triggered surge has passed before allowing reopenings.

Judge Blocks Culver City Gymnastics School's Indoor Sessions

A judge issued a temporary restraining order against a Culver City gymnastics school and its owner.

`Jeopardy!' Begins New Season With Upgraded Set

"Jeopardy!" starts its 37th season Monday.

Grace Community Church Defies Court With Packed Sunday Service

Pastor John MacArthur mocked county coronavirus health orders Sunday and defied a judge order to preach to a packed church in Sun Valley.

Disneyland Reopening Plan Remains Far, Far Away As Cases Diminish

With record unemployment across Anaheim, Orange County pleads for a plan to reopen the Happiest Place on Earth. 44 new cases, no deaths Mon.

SWAT Team Surrounds 'Extremist' Holed Up In Pasadena Apartment

A member of a right-wing extremist group is barricaded in an apartment after making a threat, according to the Pasadena Police Department.

1-Day, Distracted-Driving Crackdown Set This Week: Orange County

Don't be a cell-phone scofflaw! Fines start at $162 for a first-time offense.

Hollywood Partnership Adds New Hospitality Program

The team joins the organization's cleaning and safety/security divisions which have been in place for decades.

LAUSD Begins Testing For Coronavirus With Surprising Results

Since districtwide COVID-19 testing began on Thursday, very few have tested positive. The effort is the most ambitious nationwide.

$100K Reward Offered For Info On Shooter Who Ambushed Deputies

With the deputies pulling through, Sheriff Alex Villanueva on Monday dispelled rumors about the investigation and lashed out at protesters.

Hollywood Hills Brush Fire Extinguished Overnight

The blaze burned a half-acre of land near 5501 Oak Dell Dr.

South Bay Clinic Receives Grant To Expand Health Care Access

L.A. Care awarded nearly $4.3 million for physician recruitment in Los Angeles County.

Hoag Receives $1 Million Gift Towards Wound Healing Center

A large sum was given to the newly named Sally & Joseph Warpinski Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine Center, after a lifesaving treatment.

Bobcat Fire Expected To Burn For Weeks To Come

The fire has burned 36,366-acres and forced evacuations in Arcadia and Sierra Madre.

Coast Highway Lane Closes For Utility Work In Laguna Beach

The closure is expected to run through Sept. 25.

Santa Monica Among Most Expensive ZIP Codes During Pandemic

A study looking at home sales from March 13 to Sept. 7 identified 90402 as one of the 125 priciest.

Venice Among Most Expensive ZIP Codes During Pandemic

A study looking at home sales from March 13 to Sept. 7 identified 90402 as one of the 125 priciest.

Venice Family Clinic Receives Grant To Expand Health Care Access

L.A. Care awarded nearly $4.3 million for physician recruitment in Los Angeles County.

LA County Man Tried To Buy Ricin On Dark Web Shipped Via Mail

A man was sentenced to prison for trying to buy deadly biological toxins with the intention of poisoning his wife, prosecutors contend.

Mission Viejo Students Can Join 'Walk Against Drugs' Contest

More than $10,000 in prizes, including iPads, AirPods and gift cards, will be awarded in the one-week event.

National Cheeseburger Day 2020: Where To Score Steals & Deals

In these tumultuous times, mark your calendars for Sept. 18. to celebrate the ultimate in much-needed, comfort food - the cheeseburger.

Culver City Bus Fare Collection Resumes

Culver City Bus fare collection resumed Monday.

Palos Verdes Estates Among Most Expensive ZIP Codes In Pandemic

A study looking at home sales from March 13 to Sept. 7 identified 90402 as one of the 125 priciest.

Orange County Airman, 26, Killed In Military Accident In Kuwait

Senior Airman Jason Khai Phan was on a routine patrol when he died over the weekend, Department of Defense officials said.

SEC Settles Allegations Against Movie Financier In LA

The Securities and Exchange Commission has settled allegations against a former Marina del Rey movie financier.

Culver City Among Most Expensive ZIP Codes During Pandemic

A study looking at home sales from March 13 to Sept. 7 identified 90402 as one of the 125 priciest.

Coronavirus Hospitalizations Fall Sharply Across Los Angeles

COVID-19 Hospitalizations are now less than half what they were just a month ago, a sign that health orders have been effective.

This article originally appeared on the Studio City Patch