Los Angeles Residents Startled By City’s New Amber Alert-Like Coronavirus Messages

“We expect unfortunately, as we go into the next couple of weeks into December, that we might see a surge superimposed on top of the surge that we’re already in.” That was Dr. Anthony Fauci on Meet the Press this past Sunday. See a clip of Fauci’s comments below.

Los Angeles County announced a new stay-home order Friday as coronavirus cases surge out of control in the nation’s most populous county. The three-week order takes effect Monday.

A Los Angeles police probe got underway Saturday night after an investigator with the L.A. County district attorney’s office -- who was working security for DA Jackie Lacey -- fired at suspects who allegedly tried to carjack the security team.

An off-duty law enforcement officer was recorded on cell phone video fighting with another person inside a sprawling Los Angeles-area shopping mall Friday.  The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department told Fox News affiliate KTTT-TV that the confrontation at the Los Cerritos Center stemmed from a social media post.  The sheriff's office could not confirm that information with Fox News.

Los Angeles County reported 5,087 new cases of Covid-19 and 37 additional deaths on Thanksgiving Day, one of the highest single-day case totals of the entire pandemic. The number of county residents hospitalized with the coronavirus jumped from 1,298 last Friday to 1,809 reported on Thanksgiving. That’s a 28% rise in 7 days.

With the coronavirus surging in the state, the City and County of Los Angeles have placed new limits on after-hours filming. FilmLA, the local film permit office, said that these new limits prohibit after-hours on-location film activity in conformance with the state’s Limited Stay at Home Order.

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti told residents Tuesday to cancel all non-essential travel as coronavirus cases surge in California.  This comes days before the Thanksgiving holiday, which the L.A. County Department of Public Health is "strongly" recommending people only spend with other members of their household.  "Please don’t plan, host or attend holiday gatherings for multiple households," the L.A.

It looks like Vanessa Hudgens might have a new man in her life and he’s a younger sports star!

Los Angeles recorded its 300th homicide for the year — a milestone last reached a decade ago. This year’s spike in violence in Los Angeles — including a 32% increase in shootings — comes as other major cities also grapple with similar rises in crime during the coronavirus pandemic.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorOne day after Los Angeles saw its highest number of daily COVID-19 cases ever, county health officials warned of another related rising number: deaths.“Our daily counts for the past few days have been higher than a usual week,” said L.A. County Director of Public Health Barbara Ferrer.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing Editor“The situation in L.A. is more concerning than it’s ever been,” said Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti on Monday.

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsWith 3,780 new reported cases of COVID-19, Los Angeles County breaks its own record for the highest cases in one day since the summer surge in mid-July.The Los Angeles Department of Public Health confirmed Saturday the thousands of new coronavirus cases, marking a new, grim high for the county. The latest report from the health officials also show 20 new deaths caused by COVID-19.

A Cessna 172 plane crashed in a California neighborhood, according to reports. A pilot was killed Thursday in the fiery crash of the single-engine airplane on a street just outside a small airfield in the San Fernando Valley community of Pacoima, authorities said.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorOn Thursday, Los Angeles posted the highest number of new daily coronavirus cases in over 100 days. The daily total of 2,553 continues the “rapid increase” of new infections, according to L.A.

Denzel Washington’s Los Angeles home on Wednesday (November 11, 2020) night to respond to reports of smoke billowing from the property.Emergency services were reportedly called to the 28,887-square-foot residence in Beverly Park Circle as smoke could be seen coming from the second floor of the home.Officials from the Los Angeles Fire Department said that, despite searching every inch of the property with thermal imaging camera, there was no active fire discovered.

Beverly Hills revealed itself as a rare red hotspot in the Democratic stronghold of Los Angeles County, as election results showed support for President Trump grew in a few affluent neighborhoods.   Joe Biden won Los Angeles County by more than 1.8 million votes, according to the county online election results.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorThe streets of Los Angeles and cities across the country were packed with throngs celebrating Joe Biden’s presidential win this weekend. Thousands of revelers descended on downtown Los Angeles and other Southland communities to celebrate the victory of former Vice President Joe Biden over President Donald Trump.

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsLos Angeles Public Health confirmed on Saturday 15 new deaths tied to the coronavirus and announced 2,418 new positive cases. The latest update from the Los Angeles county officials continues to see the upward trend in cases, marking the third consecutive day of new cases over 2,000.Saturday’s numbers see an increase from Friday’s reports where Public Health confirmed 2,065 cases.