Authorities warn of COVID-19 scammers posing as contact tracers in order to steal your identity
Contact tracing is an important part of figuring out how COVID-19 is transmitted. But, now there are scammers posing as contract tracers to get into your wallets.
Clothing factory in DTLA ordered to close after 300 employees test positive for COVID-19, 4 die
County public health officials said Friday they've ordered the continued closure of LA Apparel's manufacturing facilities in South Los Angeles, announcing that more than 300 workers have been confirmed with the coronavirus and four have died.
California plans to release 8,000 inmates early amid COVID-19 prison outbreaks
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is taking several actions to slow the spread of COVID-19 that is plaguing several prisons, especially San Quentin.
Man diagnosed with COVID-19 2 weeks before nursing home told his daughter he had it, he died next day
A woman is suing a Los Angeles skilled nursing home for failing to inform her that her father contracted COVID-19. She says despite numerous calls to the facility to check on her dad as the pandemic worsened, she wasn't told until the day before he died, even though he was diagnosed two weeks earlier.
Teacher's union calls on LAUSD to keep students learning at home this fall
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) hasn't announced how or if schools will reopen in August. But on Friday, the teachers' union, UTLA, called on the district to keep students learning at home. Members are not convinced that the district could do all that is needed to keep students and faculty safe during the coronavirus pandemic.
‘A test is not a passport to party’: Mayor Eric Garcetti says gatherings remain prohibited in LA
Mayor Eric Garcetti on Friday reminded the public that gatherings of any size, outside of those in your immediate household, remain prohibited in Los Angeles.
Riverside County reports 1,431 new coronavirus cases, largest daily record
Riverside County health officials Friday reported 1,431 newly confirmed coronavirus cases and four additional deaths, marking the largest one-day increase in confirmed cases since the pandemic began.
Study of Spain population’s COVID-19 antibody tests suggests herd immunity ‘unachievable,’ researchers say
A nationwide population-based study published by researchers in Spain in the medical journal “The Lancet” found that despite the high impact of COVID-19 on the country, antibody “prevalence estimates remain low and are clearly insufficient to provide herd immunity."
Coronavirus outbreak at University in California linked to fraternity parties
A spike of coronavirus infections at the University of California, Berkeley, is tied to a series of fraternity parties, officials said.
US interest in moving to New Zealand jumps during COVID-19 pandemic
More Americans are reportedly looking to move to New Zealand amidst the coronavirus.
US wholesale prices fell 0.2% in June as food costs plunged
U.S. wholesale prices fell 0.2% in June as food costs dropped sharply, offsetting a big increase in energy prices.
Dr. Williams Phillips explains human challenge trials for COVID-19
Scientist Dr. William Phillips and thousands of others are now volunteering to be intentionally injected with the coronavirus to help accelerate the development of a vaccine.
South Korea honors health workers, highlights importance of handwashing in elaborate drone light show
A drone light show was produced in Seoul on July 7 as a gesture of thanks and also to highlight the protective measures needed to combat the virus.
Plasma donations needed in Orange County
As cases continue to spike in Southern California, including Orange County, health officials have said plasma donations are needed.
Union for LAUSD teachers urges keeping school campuses closed for 2020 fall semester
The union representing teachers in the Los Angeles Unified School District is urging schools to keep campuses closed. The 2020-21 school year is set to begin next month.
UTLA leadership urges keeping school campuses closed
The Los Angeles Unified Teachers Union is pushing back on the district's plan to reopen schools next month.
Who might be eligible for a second stimulus check and for how much money?
Another round of stimulus payments could be distributed to people earning less than $40,000, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said.
Doctors reporting brain, heart, and kidney side effects in some COVID-19 survivors
Doctors and scientists are finding devastating side effects in COVID-19 survivors even after they have recovered from the virus.
Orange County reports 1,292 new coronavirus cases and 26 additional deaths
The Orange County Health Care Agency Thursday reported 26 COVID-19 fatalities and 1,292 new cases, along with an uptick in hospitalizations.
Businesses across US request ‘exact change’ amid coin shortage caused by COVID-19
Following an announcement from The Federal Reserve last month that the coronavirus pandemic has created a shortage in coins in the U.S., businesses around the country have been urging their customers to use alternative forms of payment or bring exact change.