Proposal suggests giving $1,500 stimulus checks in exchange for taking COVID vaccine
The proposal faces some major hurdles.
LA County reports single-day record of new cases for third time in four days
Los Angeles County once again set a single-day record of new coronavirus cases, this time just under 9,000.
New proposal suggests cutting 951 LAPD officers amid city's budget deficit
A new budget proposal suggests cutting 1,800 city jobs, including 951 sworn police officers from LAPD.
Owner fined by LA County says he didn't want to lay off workers before Christmas
As Los Angeles County outdoor dining restrictions remain in effect some restaurants are complying with the order while others are not.
Beauty industry once again impacted by coronavirus restrictions
The beauty industry is once again in danger in the wake of Gov. Newsom's new regional stay-at-home order.
Garcetti says he hopes COVID-19 financial burdens won't force city layoffs
Mayor Eric Garcetti said on Wednesday he hopes laying off city employees, including Los Angeles Police Department personnel, will be a last-resort measure, but the city is prepared to do so amid financial struggles due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Supervisor Janice Hahn says she didn't see the data that supported closing outdoor dining
Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn said during a Good Day LA interview Wednesday that she didn't feel she was provided the data that supported closing outdoor dining, a restriction that took effect in the county last week that has drawn heavy criticism from the public.
Pasadena city officials modify coronavirus restrictions; outdoor dining remains permitted
Outdoor dining is still allowed in Pasadena, but with new restrictions.
California paid $400 million in jobless benefits to inmates
California sent about $400 million in fraudulent unemployment benefit payments to state prisoners, a state official said Tuesday, nearly triple the amount disclosed last week and a number that could grow as a criminal investigation continues.
Several mayors want their own public health agencies
Mayors of several Los Angeles County cities are seriously considering forming their own public health departments.
Biden: Coronavirus relief package during lame-duck period likely 'just a start'
President-elect Joe Biden added that his transition team was “already working” on additional relief measures to be proposed in the next session of Congress.
McConnell says 'no reason' coronavirus relief shouldn't pass by year's end
Lawmakers have just weeks to reach terms on an agreement before Congress adjourns for the year on Dec. 21.
Local restaurants fight back at new COVID-19 restrictions
With coronavirus cases skyrocketing tightened restaurant restrictions are now in place across LA County. But that isn't stopping some restaurant owners from defying orders and fighting back with support from customers.
Christmas tree boom brings joy amid pandemic
In a year where everything has been turned upside down, traditions are holding us together.
Coronavirus aid, federal funding remain unresolved as Congress returns
Congress is returning to Washington for one last attempt at deal-making this year.
In Depth: Employment during COVID-19 and millennials' mask behavior
Dr. Andrew Chamberlain, the Chief Economist for Glassdoor joins Hal to talk about how COVID-19 has affected employment.
People react to LA County's new safer-at-home order, which kicks in Monday
Los Angeles County is just hours from being under a new safer-at-home order.
Black Friday online sales hit record amid COVID-19 pandemic
Black Friday online sales hit a new record this year as pandemic-wary Americans filled virtual carts instead of real ones.
Black Friday crowds thin amid surging COVID-19 pandemic as retailers push online sales
In normal times, Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year, drawing millions of shoppers eager to get started on their holiday spending. But these are not normal times.
TSA on Wednesday screened the highest number of travelers in one day since the pandemic began
While the overall number of travelers is still down, the TSA still reported a massive spike in the number of people passing through airports.