202003.18
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As Orange County shuts courts to public amid coronavirus fears, efforts underway to keep keys parts of justice system functioning

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A day after concerns about the coronavirus forced the unprecedented public closure of Orange County courthouses, local court and law enforcement officials were still at work Tuesday determining how key functions of the criminal justice system will go forward in the face of a pandemic. An emergency order from the California Supreme Court late Monday…

202003.18
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Fire crews in Southern California taking extra steps to limit coronavirus spread

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Fire crews across Southern California have begun taking special safety precautions in the field during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, meaning some could arrive to emergency calls dressed in masks, gowns, gloves and goggles. Some officials, like those with the Redlands Fire Department, asked residents not to be alarmed if they see firefighters arriving in gear…

202003.17
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More rain and snow forecast for Southern California through Thursday

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More rain and snow is forecast for this week following a late-winter storm that brought a dusting of snow to Southern California mountains and scattered rainfall to lower elevations Tuesday, March 17, the National Weather Service said. Another storm is expected Wednesday, with an early-morning winter weather advisory for Riverside and San Bernardino County mountains…