Classwork, communication daunting for million California students with no computers; more donations needed

The “digital divide” has long been a problem before coronavirus swept through the globe. But this tech gap has been amplified as the deadly disease has prompted school campuses to close and forced students to learn online for the rest of the school year. 

Lakers return $4.6 million from stimulus loan program

The Los Angeles Lakers have repaid a loan of roughly $4.6 million from coronavirus business relief funds after learning the program had been depleted.

2 women charged by feds for Walgreens robbery, coughing on employees

"We have COVID," the women told a store manager and security guard after coughing without wearing masks. They allegedly fled the store without paying for merchandise.

Heatwave draws 40,000 to Newport Beach

Newport Beach does not feel like it’s in the middle of a pandemic. Although some are following stay-at-home and social-distancing rules, thousands are at the beach without masks. 

Glowing dolphins spotted in Newport Beach

The Pacific Ocean is providing a spectacular living light show off Newport Beach these days.

California man accused of abducting son arrested in Arizona

A California man accused of abducting his young son and taking him to northwestern Arizona has been arrested.

FOX feeding families with disabilities during COVID-19 pandemic

In a partnership with the City of Los Angeles, FOX is feeding thousands of people with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Adding an extra layer of nylon pantyhose to a DIY face mask improves protection, researchers say

Nationwide shortages of key medical supplies amid the COVID-19 pandemic have forced millions of citizens to fashion protective equipment to keep themselves safe during the widespread outbreak. 

Golfers emerge from quarantine, tee off in Napa

Under the new, revised order, golfers must be Napa County residents. All water fountains and washing stations must be closed off. There is no sharing of equipment.

Stanford won't accept $7.4M relief funds; other universities will take the money

Stanford had been allocated $7.4 million in Higher Education Emergency Relief funds. The prestigious school in Palo Alto, also has a $28 billion endowment,

Inmates released from California jails because of coronavirus were rearrested for new crimes

Thousands of inmates have been released from county jails throughout California under an April 13 emergency order by the state Judicial Council cutting bail to zero for those charged with low-level offenses.