California sees two-day record of coronavirus deaths
California health authorities reported Thursday a record two-day total of 1,042 coronavirus deaths as many hospitals strain under unprecedented caseloads
California health authorities reported Thursday a record two-day total of 1,042 coronavirus deaths as many hospitals strain under unprecedented caseloads
Campgrounds to remain closed in 12 forests in California amid COVID-19 surge
The United States Forest Service has extended a "developed campground closure" at a dozen national forests in California, including the Angeles National Forest, it was announced Thursday.
The United States Forest Service has extended a "developed campground closure" at a dozen national forests in California, including the Angeles National Forest, it was announced Thursday.
Jobless claims slip to still-high 787,000 in the US
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell slightly to 787,000, evidence of a job market stumbling in the face of the viral pandemic and the damage it has inflicted on the economy for nearly 10 months.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell slightly to 787,000, evidence of a job market stumbling in the face of the viral pandemic and the damage it has inflicted on the economy for nearly 10 months.
New record in COVID-19 hospitalizations reported in Orange County
Orange County set another record for hospitalized COVID-19 patients, but the number of those in intensive care fell by 19 and 17 additional fatalities were reported.
Orange County set another record for hospitalized COVID-19 patients, but the number of those in intensive care fell by 19 and 17 additional fatalities were reported.
California congresswoman Michelle Steel tests positive for COVID-19
California Rep. Michelle Steel has tested positive for coronavirus, her office announced Wednesday.
California Rep. Michelle Steel has tested positive for coronavirus, her office announced Wednesday.
California suspends 1.4 million virus unemployment claims
The state Employment Development Department on Wednesday said it had examined existing claims from people who said they lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic and found about 3.5 million claims were “potentially fraudulent.”
The state Employment Development Department on Wednesday said it had examined existing claims from people who said they lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic and found about 3.5 million claims were “potentially fraudulent.”
California hospitals prepping for grim COVID-19 choices
California hospitals struggling with a skyrocketing coronavirus surge are trying to prepare for the possibility that they may have to ration care for lack of staff and beds — and hoping they don’t have to make that choice.
California hospitals struggling with a skyrocketing coronavirus surge are trying to prepare for the possibility that they may have to ration care for lack of staff and beds — and hoping they don’t have to make that choice.
LA County reports another 200-plus deaths from COVID-19
The COVID-19 death toll continued its sharp rise on Wednesday, with Los Angeles County, again reporting more than 200 additional fatalities.
The COVID-19 death toll continued its sharp rise on Wednesday, with Los Angeles County, again reporting more than 200 additional fatalities.
LA County reports another 200-plus deaths from COVID-19
The COVID-19 death toll continued its sharp rise on Wednesday, with Los Angeles County, again reporting more than 200 additional fatalities.
The COVID-19 death toll continued its sharp rise on Wednesday, with Los Angeles County, again reporting more than 200 additional fatalities.
D.C. chef Jose Andres delivers 120 pizzas to law enforcement
One of Washington, D.C.'s favorite pizza chefs went to work Wednesday, doing what he does best. Chef Jose Andres and his daughter took 120 pies to feed the law enforcement and security officers guarding the nation's capitol.
One of Washington, D.C.'s favorite pizza chefs went to work Wednesday, doing what he does best. Chef Jose Andres and his daughter took 120 pies to feed the law enforcement and security officers guarding the nation's capitol.
Non-frontline workers reportedly jumped vaccine line, Garcetti says things have now tightened up
Non-frontline workers are accused of jumping the vaccine lines at one of the Los Angeles sites.
Non-frontline workers are accused of jumping the vaccine lines at one of the Los Angeles sites.
California governor plans $4 billion for economic recovery
After spending most of 2020 telling small businesses to close and limit their customers, California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday proposed $4 billion worth of state spending he says will help them survive in 2021.
After spending most of 2020 telling small businesses to close and limit their customers, California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday proposed $4 billion worth of state spending he says will help them survive in 2021.
Gov. Newsom proposes $600 payment for low-income Californians
Millions of low-income Californians would get a $600 payment from the state under a budget proposal by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Millions of low-income Californians would get a $600 payment from the state under a budget proposal by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Congressman Kevin Brady tests positive for COVID-19, now quarantining
Congressman Kevin Brady says he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Congressman Kevin Brady says he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Former Dodgers pitcher Tommy John hospitalized with COVID-19: report
Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tommy John is receiving oxygen at a hospital near his Indio home after being diagnosed with the coronavirus in December, it was reported Wednesday.
Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tommy John is receiving oxygen at a hospital near his Indio home after being diagnosed with the coronavirus in December, it was reported Wednesday.
USNS Mercy hospital ship won't be coming to help overwhelmed hospitals in Los Angeles anytime soon
The Navy hospital ship Mercy will not be heading to Port of Los Angeles to assist overwhelmed area hospitals anytime soon, despite worsening COVID-19 infection rates and requests from local leaders.
The Navy hospital ship Mercy will not be heading to Port of Los Angeles to assist overwhelmed area hospitals anytime soon, despite worsening COVID-19 infection rates and requests from local leaders.
LA Metro reports staff shortages amid COVID-19 surge
The number of Metro staff and contractors to test positive for COVID-19 doubled in the past month, causing worker shortages for bus and rail services, Metro announced.
The number of Metro staff and contractors to test positive for COVID-19 doubled in the past month, causing worker shortages for bus and rail services, Metro announced.
California orders surgery delays as virus patients swamp hospitals
Hospitals in California are so swamped by the coronavirus pandemic that the state has ordered those with room to accept patients from others that are out of intensive care beds.
Hospitals in California are so swamped by the coronavirus pandemic that the state has ordered those with room to accept patients from others that are out of intensive care beds.
US Army Corps of Engineers working to upgrade oxygen delivery systems at SoCal hospitals
As SoCal hospitals work around the clock to treat a record-shattering number of COVID-19 patients, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is sending crews to the region to help older hospitals facing oxygen problems.
As SoCal hospitals work around the clock to treat a record-shattering number of COVID-19 patients, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is sending crews to the region to help older hospitals facing oxygen problems.
Army Corps of Engineers helping SoCal hospitals
As Southern California hospitals work around the clock to treat a record-shattering number of COVID-19 patients, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is sending its experts to the region to upgrade the oxygen delivery systems at hospitals with outdated equipment.
As Southern California hospitals work around the clock to treat a record-shattering number of COVID-19 patients, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is sending its experts to the region to upgrade the oxygen delivery systems at hospitals with outdated equipment.