CBS Renews ‘The Bold And The Beautiful’ Through 2022

The Bold And The Beautiful, the multiple Daytime Emmy Award winner for “Outstanding Drama Series,” and a pillar of the CBS daytime schedule for the past 33 years, has been renewed for two more years, through the 2021-2022 broadcast season, ViacomCBS announced earlier today.

“For over three decades, THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL has been a cornerstone of the CBS Daytime lineup,” said Amy Reisenbach, Executive Vice President, Current Programs, CBS Entertainment. “The show has been a creative and ratings success due to the supremely talented cast, writers and producers that Brad Bell has assembled. Of course, none of this would have been possible without B&B’s dedicated fans, whose passion for these characters and stories is unsurpassed. We are delighted to be able to continue to offer them a daily look into the romances and rivalries between the Forrester, Logan and Spencer families.”

The most-watched U.S.-produced daytime drama in the world with over 3.2 million daily viewers The Bold And The Beautiful is set in Los Angeles and tells the compelling story of high fashion, glamour, honor, romance, passion and, most importantly, family. The series is broadcast weekdays (1:30-2:00 PM, ET/12:30-1:00 PM, PT).

 

‘There’s No Income’: Hairdressers Struggle As They Wait To Reopen

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – When Elaina Wilcox opened her Culver City salon Color And Craft in October, she never expected she would have to close her shop in March because of the state’s stay-at-home order.

She hasn’t been able to pay her one employee or her rent and she hasn’t received a PPP loan. Elaina has also applied for unemployment benefits.

“It’s absolutely devastating, there’s no income, there’s none,” she said.

Meantime, Elaina is watching and waiting as other businesses are being allowed to reopen in Stage 2 of the state’s four-stage plan. Her industry was deemed non-essential and is included in Stage 3.

Wilcox says she understands the safety concerns, but she believes she’s ready to reopen now safely and responsibly.

“As soon as it came out on the news that we could, that independent contractors could apply, that’s what I did so I’m still waiting. It’s been about three weeks so we’ll see,” she said.

Elaina says when it comes to sanitation measures, hairdressers are already well trained and regulated. Now with COVID-19, they’re taking it even further.

“This is specifically a COVID-19 Barbicide certification,”she said. “You learn about the difference between just clearing your salon and sanitizing for this, for COVID-19.”

When she is allowed to reopen, Elaina says not only will the tools and space be disinfected, the chairs will be socially distanced, the staff will wear PPE and clients will also wear masks.

But before they can sit in one of these chairs, they will have to fill out a questionnaire to book an appointment. Elaina is hoping that day comes sooner than later.

“I’m hoping July, end of June to July. I really don’t want this to go until August,” she added. “That I think will be detrimental to so many people.”

Earlier this month, the Professional Beauty Federation of California, a nonprofit that represents licensed beauty professionals, filed a lawsuit against Gov. Newsom in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles.

Ventura County gets state OK for more reopenings, including dine-in restaurant service

Ventura County has become the first county in SoCal to be approved by the state for accelerated reopening, including allowing restaurants to hold modified dine-in service.

Pilot Killed After Small Plane Crashes On Grounds Of Santa Maria School After Departing Van Nuys

SANTA MARIA (CBSLA) – A pilot is dead after a single-engine plane crashed on the grounds of an elementary school in Santa Maria Wednesday morning in northern Santa Barbara County, bursting into flames.

May 20, 2020. (Santa Maria Fire Department)

The plane crashed at Ralph Dunlap Elementary School in the community of Orcutt at around 10:45 a.m., according to the Santa Maria Fire Department Department.

The pilot died at the scene, the fire department confirmed. He was not identified.

Photos and video showed smoke and flames billowing into the air. The plane appeared to have crashed on a basketball court. It’s unclear if any buildings were damaged.

No one on the ground was hurt. There was no word regarding whether anyone was at the school at the time, since school campuses across the state are not holding in-person classes due to the coronavirus pandemic.

A Federal Aviation Administration spokesperson told CBS2 by email that the single-engine Cirrus SR20 had departed Van Nuys Airport that morning and was headed to Santa Maria Airport, which is about four miles from the school.

The pilot is believed to be the only person aboard.

The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate what caused the crash.

Los Angeles COVID-19 update: LA County confirms 57 additional deaths, 1,324 new cases

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Coronavirus: Orange County Reports 10 Additional Deaths Bringing Total To 98, 249 New Cases

SANTA ANA (CBSLA) — Orange County health officials reported 10 additional coronavirus-related deaths Wednesday, bringing the county’s total to 98.

The county also reported 249 new COVID-19 cases bringing the total to 4,742.

The number of hospitalized patients increased from 229 on Tuesday to 253 on Wednesday, with patients in intensive care rising from 86 to 93.

The number of people tested for the virus stood at 86,694.

As of May 5, 76 percent of the fatalities involved patients with underlying health complications, county officials said.

Last week, officials announced a partnership with UC Irvine to conduct a survey of coronavirus statistics that could help with quarantine programs and easing of restrictions.

Researchers plan to use serology tests of 5,000 residents to see if they have developed antibodies as a result of infection. They aim to focus on at-risk populations and understand how long immunity may last.

On Thursday, Orange County health officials reported 229 new cases, the county’s biggest spike since the pandemic began.

Members of the Board of Supervisors stressed there was no evidence linking the increase in cases to the re-opening of beaches.

According to officials, many of the 229 new cases are in nursing homes and jails.

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Hikers, Beware: Warm Temperatures Increase Chances Of Rattlesnake Encounters On LA Trails

STUDIO CITY (CBSLA) — Headed for a hike to take advantage of the Southland’s warming temperatures? Watch out for rattlesnakes.

Hiking trails in Los Angeles County are reopening, just in time for summer weather. However, the heat may be bringing out some unexpected guests. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) reminded hikers to watch their surroundings, as they could encounter a rattlesnake during their hike.

“We started to see them in early February,” said Kyle Chang, Lieutenant Supervisor for the Dept. of Fish and Wildlife. “But now, they’re starting to come out more and more.”

Chang said the rattlesnakes are primarily out during dusk and dawn, and they’re not usually out in the midday heat.

The species tends to keep to itself, but what should you do if one bites you?

“The first thing is remain calm,” Chang said. “No tourniquets or anything. Try to ice it down and get to the local hospital as soon as possible.”

Chang said the chances of dying from a rattlesnake bite are slim as long as the proper medical treatment is sought.

Within an hour of being bitten, Schacht’s foot started to swell.

Andrew Schacht said he did not expect his hike through the Angeles National Forest to end with a trip to the hospital, until he accidentally stepped on a rattlesnake coiled on the trail.

“We were going around a curve, and I was just talking. My mind was wandering,” he said. “Then, all of a sudden, I step on something and I heard the sound of the snake striking.”

Within an hour, his foot started to swell. He was medivacked to the local hospital.

“The farther it went down the limb, the closer to the bite, the swelling got worse and worse,” he said. “My foot was blown up like a balloon at one point…the pain was pretty excruciating, to be honest.”

“My foot was blown up like a balloon at one point…the pain was pretty excruciating, to be honest,” Schacht said.

Schacht was treated with anti-venom and spent four days in the hospital. Now, recovering at home, he shared this advice for hikers: “Always, always, always watch your surroundings.”

The CDFW shared several other tips for hikers to avoid a run in with a rattlesnake.

The department recommends staying alert throughout the hike and remaining on popular trails. They also said wearing study boots and long pants can help if a hiker does come in contact with a rattlesnake.