Man found fatally shot in Long Beach alley

Gunfire in Long Beach left one person dead on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Officers were summoned at about 4:16 p.m. to investigate reports of a shooting in the 700 block of Cerritos Avenue, Long Beach Police Department officials said in a news release. They found the body of a man in an alley who had suffered…

Barger objects as LA County supervisors OK new spending on arts, affordable housing

By ELIZABETH MARCELLINO, City News Service The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, Aug. 4, approved more than $10 million in new spending for arts grants and affordable housing, just five weeks after signing off on a $34.9 billion budget that includes deep across-the-board cuts to all departments. Supervisor Kathryn Barger pushed back…

Search For Suspect In Turlock Shooting Death Of Pregnant Woman Amythest Cortez

TURLOCK (CBS13) — Turlock police are investigating a shooting that left a 27-year-old pregnant woman dead, along with her unborn child. Police say Amythest Cortez was found with at least one gunshot wound in a vehicle on the 500 block of Twentieth Century Boulevard early Tuesday morning. She was rushed to the hospital and later…

Rent And Home Sales Increase, Experts Say It’s Another Impact From Pandemic

SACRAMENTO (CBS 13) — As jobs are being lost, federal unemployment payments have expired, and now rent and home prices are on the rise. As many struggle to pay on time, data shows that it’s getting more expensive to find a place to live in some areas. Rodney Luman owns Key Realty in Elk Grove…

Highway 193 Reopens After Structure Fire Near Newcastle

NEWCASTLE (CBS13) — Highway 193 reopened Tuesday night after a fire was reported west of Newcastle. Crews were able to contain the fire to just one structure and no injuries have been reported. CHP said traffic was escorted back into the area after evacuations were made. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.…

These O.C. parents have a message for Gov. Newsom, teachers’ unions: ‘Open up the schools.’

A pro-charter school group brought some 75 parents, teachers and a couple of Orange County Board of Education members together Tuesday evening to rally for the reopening of schools that were closed because of coronavirus concerns. Parents, they said, should be making the choice of whether their children learn on campus or online. “Open up…

Coronavirus state tracker: 195 new deaths reported, statewide reporting issues continue on Aug. 4

Several counties cited a significant and unresolved problem with the state of California’s reporting system for communicable diseases and that they are experiencing significant underreporting of COVID-19 testing results. The state has informed many counties that they have received incomplete information regarding test results, which affects the ability to identify new cases of COVID-19. The…

Here are some items the L.A. County Board of Supervisors voted on Tuesday, Aug. 4

Tackling a wildly varied agenda, the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, Aug. 4, passed measures grappling with such issues as courthouse safety, food for the needy, legal action to defend DACA and Prop 15 support Supervisors voted 4-1  to back Proposition 15, a statewide ballot measure that would partially repeal longstanding protections…

California Releases Guidance On Elementary School Waivers

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — As some students returned to distance learning Monday, the state released new guidance for elementary schools seeking to resume in-person learning. The majority of schools in California will be conducting distance learning in the coming weeks after Gov. Newsom announced schools in counties that have been on the County Data Monitoring list…

California Releases Guidance On Elementary School Waivers

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — As some students returned to distance learning Monday, the state released new guidance for elementary schools seeking to resume in-person learning. The majority of schools in California will be conducting distance learning in the coming weeks after Gov. Newsom announced schools in counties that have been on the County Data Monitoring list…

98-Year-Old Receives Chinese American World War II Congressional Medal Of Honor

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — A 98-year-old Sacramento man, Joe Chew, has been awarded the Chinese American World War II Congressional Medal of Honor. Sacramento County Supervisor Sue Frost acknowledged the honor at a recent meeting, but the recognition comes from the WWII Chinese American Recognition Project. “I wanted to thank him for his service and honor him…

98-Year-Old Receives Chinese American World War II Congressional Medal Of Honor

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — A 98-year-old Sacramento man, Joe Chew, has been awarded the Chinese American World War II Congressional Medal of Honor. Sacramento County Supervisor Sue Frost acknowledged the honor at a recent meeting, but the recognition comes from the WWII Chinese American Recognition Project. “I wanted to thank him for his service and honor him…

Cal Fire Talks Challenges Of Fighting Fires In Areas With High COVID-19 Positivity Rates

COLUSA COUNTY (CBS13) – From the air and the ground, Cal Fire is working hard to put out the flames of the Sites Fire in Colusa Colusa. Their other battle is one you can’t see: COVID-19. “When we have a large number of firefighters, we ensure that they are separated, the equipment is being cleaned more often and…

Cal Fire Talks Challenges Of Fighting Fires In Areas With High COVID-19 Positivity Rates

COLUSA COUNTY (CBS13) – From the air and the ground, Cal Fire is working hard to put out the flames of the Sites Fire in Colusa Colusa. Their other battle is one you can’t see: COVID-19. “When we have a large number of firefighters, we ensure that they are separated, the equipment is being cleaned more often and…

Bodies of missing Marines and sailor have been found off San Clemente Island

The bodies of seven Marines and a sailor who disappeared when their seafaring military vehicle sank in deep water off San Clemente Island during a training exercise last week have been found, officials announced this afternoon, Aug. 4. Marine Corps officials notified families on Monday, Aug. 3, when the amphibious assault vehicle was first sighted…

Nearly 5 million COVID cases: How did US get here?

By PHIL MARCELO, CARLA K. JOHNSON and LISA MARIE PANE | Associated Press BOSTON — Fourth of July gatherings, graduation parties, no-mask weddings, crowded bars — there are reasons the U.S. has racked up more than 155,000 coronavirus deaths, by far the most of any country, and is fast approaching an off-the-charts 5 million confirmed…

Nearly 5 million COVID cases: How did US get here?

By PHIL MARCELO, CARLA K. JOHNSON and LISA MARIE PANE | Associated Press BOSTON — Fourth of July gatherings, graduation parties, no-mask weddings, crowded bars — there are reasons the U.S. has racked up more than 155,000 coronavirus deaths, by far the most of any country, and is fast approaching an off-the-charts 5 million confirmed…

Bodies of missing Marines and sailor have been found off San Clemente Island

The bodies of seven Marines and a sailor who disappeared when their seafaring military vehicle sank in deep water off San Clemente Island during a training exercise last week have been found, officials announced this afternoon, Aug. 4. Marine Corps officials notified families on Monday, Aug. 3, when the amphibious assault vehicle was first sighted…

Nearly 5 million COVID cases: How did US get here?

By PHIL MARCELO, CARLA K. JOHNSON and LISA MARIE PANE | Associated Press BOSTON — Fourth of July gatherings, graduation parties, no-mask weddings, crowded bars — there are reasons the U.S. has racked up more than 155,000 coronavirus deaths, by far the most of any country, and is fast approaching an off-the-charts 5 million confirmed…

Nearly 5 million COVID cases: How did US get here?

By PHIL MARCELO, CARLA K. JOHNSON and LISA MARIE PANE | Associated Press BOSTON — Fourth of July gatherings, graduation parties, no-mask weddings, crowded bars — there are reasons the U.S. has racked up more than 155,000 coronavirus deaths, by far the most of any country, and is fast approaching an off-the-charts 5 million confirmed…

Orange police search for man who assaulted women walking in Santiago Creek area

Orange police on Tuesday, August 4 released a composite sketch of a man who they believe has assaulted women walking in the Santiago Creek on at least three occasions. The first was at about 4:10 p.m. of July 25 on the Santiago Creek trail near Tustin Street and La Veta Avenue, said Sgt. Phil McMullin. …

Search On For Suspect In Woodland

WOODLAND (CBS13) — Authorities are urging people to avoid a Woodland neighborhood while they look for a suspect Tuesday morning, police say. Officers are in the area near W. Beamer and California streets. No other information about the incident, including what the person is wanted for, has been released at this point. People are being…

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