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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2’s Gunsmith 2.0 is the key to gaining access to an MP5K, with the new system having the same purpose as the original. Though there are some exciting improvements like weapon vaults and shared attachments, the gunsmith’s main draw is still the option to let players customize their weapon of choice in dozens of different ways. For those that have the Lachmann 5.56, the process of transforming the weapon is simple enough....

Fully vaccinated people will no longer be required to wear masks in most settings, apart from a few exceptions. People who have not been vaccinated will still be required to wear a face covering indoors or when attending large outdoor events such as concerts or sports games. Unvaccinated individuals will be required to wear masks in indoor public settings and businesses. Businesses may also choose to require vaccinated individuals to wear masks at their facilities....

Phillip Hamilton, 31, and Paul Hamilton, 29, were not wearing face coverings when they entered the store in the 5700 block of Sepulveda Boulevard in the Van Nuys neighborhood of Los Angeles at around 10.20 a.m. local time on May 1, the Los Angeles Police Department said in a news release. Store employees confronted the pair about not wearing masks, police said. They refused to wear masks and as they were being escorted out of the store, a fight broke out....

The document provides a rare look into the factors medical professionals must consider when deciding how to use increasingly limited resources—such as beds, ventilators and personal protective equipment—when serving a large and sudden rush of patients during a crisis. The department suggests that hospitals form teams to help make calls on who receives priority care. It also suggests that hospitals do their best to increase their number of ventilators and other treatment methods before a surge occurs and to set benchmarks so that administrators can identify when there’s a need to shift from conventional health care to “crisis care....

But there are no plans to “repurpose” the never-used $853,000 execution chamber at California’s San Quentin State Prison, according to Vicky Waters, a spokesperson for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The plans for the prison’s death row section are the latest development in California’s execution narrative. Though California has not abolished executions and is one of 28 states that maintain execution chambers, the state has not carried out an execution since 2006, the Associated Press reported....

On Monday, the California State Senate unanimously passed SB-513, a bill presented by Senate Majority Leader Emeritus Bob Hertzberg, a Democrat. Under this bill, homeless support services will receive new funding to allow them to better help those grappling with homelessness. “California needs every tool at our disposal to get people off the street and into safe shelter,” Hertzberg wrote in a statement following his bill’s passage. “For many unhoused individuals, the path to safe shelter starts with their pets....

The Zombies map in Black Ops 3 is known as Shadows of Evil, and tasks players with completing an Easter Egg to Pack-A-Punch (upgrade) their weapons, as well as unlock the achievement/trophy called “The Beginning of the End.” This is a multi-step process and will take quite a bit of practice to achieve, but with our help, it shouldn’t be too much of a headache. We have created an entire step-by-step guide on what to do to complete the Easter Egg in Shadows of Evil, but for those that would rather refer to a video, the YouTube channel ActionPacked has prepared a video guide detailing the Zombies Easter Egg....

Promoted as a premium cosmetic upgrade, Mastercraft skins in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War are seen as more than just a coat of paint. The detailed, unique looking skins transform the look of a gun, and in a game where there are a wide range of cosmetic bundles to choose from, these Mastercraft skins stand out. Microtransactions can feel like they nickel and dime players for very little in return, but this new datamined information at least gives COD players an idea of what is to come, and whether they should invest....

Whenever Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War fans unlock an item, be it a camo, gesture, or vehicle skin, it will be marked with a bright green tag in the main menu. The same tag appears for calling cards and emblems as well, and with a battle pass constantly active alongside marketplace bundles, gamers are always acquiring new gear. This ensures that the tags are always on screen, even if gamers are doing their best to clear them consistently....

Thus far, a majority of the remakes in the game have come directly from Call of Duty: Black Ops 2. Raid came shortly after launch, with Express and Standoff following. Both Hijacked and Rush came in Season 4, and when Season 5 drops on August 12, yet another Black Ops 2 remaster will feature. This time around, the Slums will be the map to get a fresh coat of paint, something that fans should be familiar with since it also appeared in Black Ops 3 and Black Ops 4....

The Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War beta test shows that the game has come a long way since the alpha, delivering a much tighter and well-rounded online multiplayer experience. And while there are things that may be worrying to some fans, the Black Ops Cold War multiplayer beta should leave most who play it feeling optimistic about this year’s Call of Duty. RELATED: Will Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Beta Progress Carry Over?...

Whether it be Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, Call of Duty: Warzone, Call of Duty Mobile, or the upcoming Call of Duty title in 2021, rumors, speculation, and information continues to come forth. That seems to be the case, yet again, as details have immerged for what could come down the pike for Season 3 of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. RELATED: Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Split-Screen Bug Still Not Fixed...

Reddit user Forever_Nocturnal joined several other Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War fans in voicing their concerns about the Season 6 update. According to Forever_Nocturnal, the Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Season 6 update is a whopping 231GB on the Xbox Series X/S. The file size is due to the download bug forcing the player to re-download the full game in addition to the Season 6 update....

In a post on the Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Reddit page, a developer at Infinity Ward known as ashtonisVULCAN_IW detailed the many changes and updates the team is making prior to the games launch next week. In terms of weapons, shotguns received the biggest boost, as not only has damage increased, but base damage at longer range has also been increased. Sniper rifles also received a number of tweaks as well including more flinch when getting shot and increased sway while the player is moving in an effort to promote stationary firing....

The town, which lacks its own clean source of water, has been getting its water from wells located 30 miles away in the Indian Wells Valley for decades, The Los Angeles Times reported. The water is delivered through two pipelines to Searles Valley Minerals, a mining company that uses the water to produce soda ash, boron, and salt. The remainder of the water is then treated and pumped to residents....

March Mountain High School in Moreno Valley will be re-evaluated on Tuesday after receiving a B rating and score of 89 According to the Department of Environmental Health, food vendors must score at least a 90 to pass. The result came after inspectors found rodent droppings and two dead mice—one underneath a freezer and the other in a room where food is stored. The continuation high school will need to pass re-inspection before it is authorized to serve meals again....

Avid swimmer Lyn Jutronich, 50, had been taking a routine swim at Del Mar Beach, San Diego on November 4 when the attack occurred. Jutronich told ABC 10News that she had been resting in the water when suddenly she felt something huge slam between her legs. She immediately knew it was a shark. “It pushed me, it hurt and it pushed me up and out of the water,” Jutronich told the news outlet....

About 300 students from Chino Hills High School decided to protest after seeing photos of California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti without masks during the NFC Championship Game, according to Fox 11. The school accommodated the students by opening up the lunch area quad, where they spent Tuesday working on assignments. But some students told the station they were not happy because no one is teaching them and they are receiving less credit for work....

Newsweek reported last week that much of southern California remains under an excessive heat warning, with the state’s grid operator warning high temperatures could lead to blackouts. A prolonged heat wave has temperatures expected to reach as high as 115 degrees Fahrenheit in some parts, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Concurrently, wildfires threaten various parts of the state. Evacuation warnings are in place for several cities. Cal Fire Battalion Chief Issac Sanchez urges electric vehicle owners to not risk their lives and prioritize charging their EVs before opting to conserve energy....

It is admittedly slim compared to last year’s offerings from Modern Warfare, but there is still plenty to love. For some guidance on which modes to jump into first and, perhaps more importantly, what to avoid, this list details the best of the best along with the worst of the worst. Those who find no joy from Black Ops Cold War will be happy to know Warzone is still fully supported...