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California law enforcement preparing for Inauguration Day protests

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 05:43:44 GMT

The FBI has warned potentially violent demonstrations are being plotted for all 50 state capitols and elsewhere in the coming days. Law enforcement in California are preparing for the protests.The FBI has warned potentially violent demonstrations are being plotted for all 50 state capitols and elsewhere in the coming days. Law enforcement in California are preparing for the protests.

Confusion over COVID-19 vaccine websites cause frustration for seniors

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 05:15:35 GMT

There is no shortage of people wanting a COVID-19 vaccine, but getting one can be like taking a shot in the dark.There is no shortage of people wanting a COVID-19 vaccine, but getting one can be like taking a shot in the dark.

Mega Millions numbers for $750M jackpot revealed

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 05:12:38 GMT

CHECK YOUR NUMBERS: The winning numbers for the $750 Mega Millions jackpot, the fifth-largest in U.S. history, have been revealed. The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to $750 million after there was no winner in Tuesday's drawing.

ABC7 Salutes: Veteran we lost to COVID-19 remembered for his rap music, positive energy

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 04:55:29 GMT

Remembering a rap music loving veteran we lost to COVID-19. We first met Mark Ho in 2019-and his story has stayed with us ever since.Remembering a rap music loving veteran we lost to COVID-19. We first met Mark Ho in 2019-and his story has stayed with us ever since.

Martin Luther King III shares thoughts on Capitol siege

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 04:20:20 GMT

Martin Luther King III shares his thoughts on the siege at the U.S. Capitol, and he also shared memories of his father.Martin Luther King III shares his thoughts on the siege at the U.S. Capitol, and he also shared memories of his father.

SoCal weather: Red flag warnings issued for Saturday

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 03:52:18 GMT

Southern California will continue to see summer-like conditions on Saturday as red flag warnings remain in effect for the region through the afternoon.Southern California will continue to see summer-like conditions on Saturday as red flag warnings remain in effect for the region through the afternoon.

EDD problems persist as class action lawsuit filed against Bank of America

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 03:49:50 GMT

The backlog and processing of unemployment claims continue to frustrate people who need it most. Some people haven't gotten unemployment benefits since late December. Now Bank of America is being accused of not taking proper safety measures.The backlog and processing of unemployment claims continue to frustrate people who need it most. Some people haven't gotten unemployment benefits since late December. Now Bank of America is being accused of not taking proper safety measures.

Martin Luther King Jr. seen up close in rare color photos during Chicago visit

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 03:18:33 GMT

"I made every shot count."

LA County aims to open COVID-19 vaccinations to residents 65 and older in early February

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 02:48:54 GMT

L.A. County health officials say their goal is to begin offering the COVID-19 vaccine to people 65 and older in the beginning of February.L.A. County health officials say their goal is to begin offering the COVID-19 vaccine to people 65 and older in the beginning of February.

Oscar, Emmy winner Regina King spreads her wings, moves into feature film directing with 'One ...

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 02:19:51 GMT

'Our history is our history.' Regina King directs 'One Night in Miami' and takes a serious look at what was going on in America in 1964; and how much has, and has not, changed.'Our history is our history.' Regina King directs 'One Night in Miami' and takes a serious look at what was going on in America in 1964; and how much has, and has not, changed.

Brush fire near Idyllwild grows to 600 acres, prompts evacuation orders in Mountain Center

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 01:58:50 GMT

A brush fire that broke out early Friday morning near Idyllwild quickly grew to 600 acres, prompting evacuation orders for local residents. The Bonita Fire is 5% contained. A Red Flag Warning was in effect as a brush fire that broke out early Friday morning near Idyllwild quickly grew to 600 acres, prompting evacuation orders for local residents. The Bonita Fire is 5% contained.

Vice President Mike Pence calls Kamala Harris to offer congratulations

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 01:36:28 GMT

Vice President Mike Pence has called his soon-to-be successor Kamala Harris to offer his congratulations, according to two people familiar with the conversation.On Friday, less than a week before Inauguration Day, Vice President Mike Pence reportedly called his soon-to-be-successor Kamala Harris to congratulate her.

Poet Amanda Gorman, 22, will read at President-elect Biden's inaugural

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 00:47:13 GMT

When Amanda Gorman reads next Wednesday, she will be continuing a tradition - for Democratic presidents - that includes such celebrated poets as Robert Frost and Maya Angelou.When Amanda Gorman reads next Wednesday, she will be continuing a tradition - for Democratic presidents - that includes such celebrated poets as Robert Frost and Maya Angelou.`

Dustin Diamond, 'Saved by the Bell' star, hospitalized with cancer

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 00:35:40 GMT

Dustin Diamond, who played the role of Screech on the popular 1990s high school comedy "Saved by the Bell," is hospitalized with cancer, his manager told CNN Friday.Dustin Diamond, who played the role of Screech on the popular 1990s high school comedy "Saved by the Bell," is hospitalized with cancer, his manager told CNN Friday.

This Long Beach restaurant owner refuses to close

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 00:34:06 GMT

Despite several citations from the City of Long Beach, the owner of Restauration said she will continue offering in-person outdoor dining.Despite several citations from the City of Long Beach, the owner of Restauration said she will continue offering in-person outdoor dining.

UCI researchers developing vaccine designed to prevent future coronavirus outbreaks

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 00:29:23 GMT

Scientists at UC Irvine are developing a vaccine designed to prevent future coronavirus outbreaks.Scientists at UC Irvine are developing a vaccine designed to prevent future coronavirus outbreaks.

'Business blew wide open:' Boats are a hot commodity during pandemic

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 00:25:49 GMT

So many people are buying boats, many SoCal dealers are running out of supply.Many consumers with disposable income have had to cancel vacations due to the pandemic; instead many are buying boats and some dealerships are running out of boats to sell!

NRA files for bankruptcy, announces plans to leave New York, reincorporate in Texas

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 22:09:57 GMT

The National Rifle Association has announced that it is filing for bankruptcy.The National Rifle Association announced it is leaving New York and restructuing as a Texas nonprofit.

Philly's 'Favorite Trashman' clean-up work extends beyond his pickup route

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 22:09:45 GMT

Philadelphia's "favorite trashman," Terrill Haigler, has a mission that extends far beyond his pick-up route.

Joe Biden's inauguration: Everything to know about date, time, performers and how to watch live

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 21:57:17 GMT

The theme of this year's inauguration is "America United," an issue that's long been a central focus for the Joe Biden campaign.Every president of the United States has recited the oath of office as the official start of their presidency. Here's the full 35-word oath plus the addition reportedly first made by George Washington.