The coronavirus outbreak in Los Angeles appears to be stabilizing, Mayor Eric Garcetti said Friday as the city took its first steps toward reopening the economy. Some businesses reopened for the

Starting Friday, shopkeepers opened their doors to a new normal amid the loosening of coronavirus restrictions in California.

Officials in one California county are considering taking legal action against Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom if he doesn’t ease coronavirus lockdown restrictions soon.

Three days after the beaches of intransigent cities such as Huntington Beach and Dana Point were reopened, there was a glimmer of hope for L.A. County residents, whose sand has been closed since March 27.

Orange County health officials reported five additional coronavirus-related deaths Friday, bringing the total to 71 as some businesses reopen with curbside service.

The crowds protesting California’s stay-at-home orders aimed at stopping the spread of the novel coronavirus have a litany of grievances: Open the beaches. Free the churches. End the tyranny of a governor who has gone too far.

CNBC's Jane Wells speaks with 10-time West Coast surf champion Rick Fignetti, who just reopened Rockin Fig Surf in Huntington Beach for the first time in two months, as California allows some retailers to open their doors.

Ventura County has issued a new public health order and is allowing some businesses to reopen Friday, aligning with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plans for the state. Lower-risk businesses that are allowed

A California sheriff said he will no longer enforce the state’s strict coronavirus lockdown. "It's time to get back opening up our businesses and letting our people do what our normal business activities are,

L.A. County officials say they may reopen beaches as early as Wednesday morning with a range of restrictions, including closed parking lots, piers and boardwalks. Those limits are to be gradually lifted in phases,

City and county trails reopen this weekend. Almost every day, the rules change in the beaches and parks of Southern California. Here's the latest.

No heat advisory was in effect Friday morning. One issued for most of LA County expired at 9 p.m. Thursday, and one scheduled to expire at 10 p.m. Friday in Inland Orange County was canceled.

As people have increasingly ventured out to parks and beaches in recent days, defying stay-at-home orders, governors have labored to balance the goals of curbing the coronavirus and limiting public restlessness.

With California entering Stage 2 of reopening, toy stores, florists, bookstores, music stores, clothing shops and sporting goods stores, among other lower-risk businesses, can reopen for curbside pickup.

While most of these Thai restaurants offer delivery within their neighborhoods, critic Brad A. Johnson says all are worth the drive for takeout no matter where in Orange County you live.

State agencies said Orange County would be able to begin restoring public access to its beaches, following other announcements this week on coastal city beaches.

Pretty soon people aren’t going to be able to stay home and fire up a joint and watch ‘The Price is Right,’” said Rudy, the proprietor of Huntington Beach Marijuana Delivery company, who declined to give his last name.

Republic Services drivers are picking up 30% more residential trash than usual and working more hours since the stay-at-home orders were put into place. Trash is increasing in volume due to more people working on DIY projects,

All Orange County beaches operated by the county were allowed to reopen effective Thursday for "active recreational use," officials said.

It’s been a daunting task trying to keep up with the latest rules and regulations at various beaches across Southern California, with a ping-pong of closures the past few weeks as officials try to get a handle on coastal crowds while keeping the coronavirus pandemic tamped down.