Delay in deal on COVID-19 relief, 2nd stimulus check may force weekend sessions for Congress
Congressional negotiators are closing in on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package that would deliver $300-per-week jobless checks and $600 stimulus payments to most Americans.
Congressional negotiators are closing in on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package that would deliver $300-per-week jobless checks and $600 stimulus payments to most Americans.
LA County health officer asks Manhattan Beach to stop allowing outdoor dining 'workaround'
Los Angeles County's Public Health Department is asking that the city of Manhattan Beach's stop allowing a "workaround" to the current ban on outdoor dining.
Los Angeles County's Public Health Department is asking that the city of Manhattan Beach's stop allowing a "workaround" to the current ban on outdoor dining.
Actor Kirk Cameron holds ‘peaceful protest’ Christmas caroling event at Thousand Oaks mall
Actor Kirk Cameron is facing backlash after holding a large Christmas caroling protest in Thousand Oaks amid California’s COVID-19 surge.
Actor Kirk Cameron is facing backlash after holding a large Christmas caroling protest in Thousand Oaks amid California’s COVID-19 surge.
Orange County suspends ambulance diversions as hospitals reach capacity
The Orange County Health Care Agency on Wednesday issued an order suspending ambulance diversions for hospitals that take part in the 911 system.
The Orange County Health Care Agency on Wednesday issued an order suspending ambulance diversions for hospitals that take part in the 911 system.
COVID-19 mobile testing sites to target LA's high-risk areas
The city's five mobile coronavirus testing teams will deploy to locations in predominantly Black and Latino communities in the East San Fernando Valley and South Los Angeles beginning Tuesday and lasting throughout the week, in areas where COVID-19 infections nearly doubled in early December.
The city's five mobile coronavirus testing teams will deploy to locations in predominantly Black and Latino communities in the East San Fernando Valley and South Los Angeles beginning Tuesday and lasting throughout the week, in areas where COVID-19 infections nearly doubled in early December.
'Hospitals are under siege': California sets records for cases, deaths as virus surges
California health authorities reported Thursday a record 379 coronavirus deaths and more than 52,000 new confirmed cases.
California health authorities reported Thursday a record 379 coronavirus deaths and more than 52,000 new confirmed cases.
Daily death rate spiking in LA County
Two people are dying of COVID-19 every hour in California?s most populous county as the state set daily records for newly reported cases and deaths and hospitals struggle to keep up with the surge of coronavirus patients.
Two people are dying of COVID-19 every hour in California?s most populous county as the state set daily records for newly reported cases and deaths and hospitals struggle to keep up with the surge of coronavirus patients.
LA County reports 22,422 new COVID-19 cases, a new record
Los Angeles County once again saw single-day records for new COVID-19 cases.
Los Angeles County once again saw single-day records for new COVID-19 cases.
California judge extends strip club exemption from pandemic-related restrictions
Two San Diego strip clubs can remain open and make their own determinations about providing a safe environment for dancers and patrons during the pandemic, a judge ruled Wednesday, dealing a setback to Gov. Gavin Newsom's health order that calls for such establishments to be shuttered.
Two San Diego strip clubs can remain open and make their own determinations about providing a safe environment for dancers and patrons during the pandemic, a judge ruled Wednesday, dealing a setback to Gov. Gavin Newsom's health order that calls for such establishments to be shuttered.
No big gatherings for the holidays hurting tamale vendors
For generations of Angelenos, Christmas season is tamale season! However, tamale vendors are feeling the pain as COVID-19 is forcing families to cancel gatherings.
For generations of Angelenos, Christmas season is tamale season! However, tamale vendors are feeling the pain as COVID-19 is forcing families to cancel gatherings.
LA County reports 22,422 new COVID-19 cases, shatters record for most deaths in single day
Marking the worst point of the COVID-19 pandemic, but warning of even more devastating times ahead, Los Angeles County health officials Wednesday reported record-shattering numbers of virus deaths, cases and hospitalizations that have the emergency medical system "under siege."
Marking the worst point of the COVID-19 pandemic, but warning of even more devastating times ahead, Los Angeles County health officials Wednesday reported record-shattering numbers of virus deaths, cases and hospitalizations that have the emergency medical system "under siege."
1 in 80 people in LA County has tested positive for COVID-19, official says
LA County reports 22,422 new COVID-19 cases.
LA County reports 22,422 new COVID-19 cases.
Point of View: Why is coronavirus getting worse?
Back in March and April, we didn’t know how bad Covid-19 could get. We all hung on the words of Governor Newsom and Mayor Garcetti as they held daily news conferences. Fast forward to today when the pandemic is killing more people than it was in Marc
Back in March and April, we didn’t know how bad Covid-19 could get. We all hung on the words of Governor Newsom and Mayor Garcetti as they held daily news conferences. Fast forward to today when the pandemic is killing more people than it was in Marc
No big gatherings for the holidays hurting tamale vendors
Tamale vendors are feeling the pain as COVID-19 is forcing families to not host large events.
Tamale vendors are feeling the pain as COVID-19 is forcing families to not host large events.
Photo shows dozens of Long Beach police officers standing shoulder-to-shoulder without masks
A photo obtained by the Long Beach Post shows dozens of police officers standing shoulder-to-shoulder, with most of the officers not wearing masks.
A photo obtained by the Long Beach Post shows dozens of police officers standing shoulder-to-shoulder, with most of the officers not wearing masks.
LA County reports 21,411 new COVID-19 cases
Marking the worst point of the COVID-19 pandemic, but warning of even more devastating times ahead, Los Angeles County health officials Wednesday reported record-shattering numbers of virus deaths, cases and hospitalizations that have the emergency medical system "under seige."
Marking the worst point of the COVID-19 pandemic, but warning of even more devastating times ahead, Los Angeles County health officials Wednesday reported record-shattering numbers of virus deaths, cases and hospitalizations that have the emergency medical system "under seige."
Photo shows dozens of Long Beach police officers standing shoulder-to-shoulder without masks
A photo obtained by the Long Beach Post this week shows dozens of police officers standing shoulder-to-shoulder, with most of the officers not wearing masks.
A photo obtained by the Long Beach Post this week shows dozens of police officers standing shoulder-to-shoulder, with most of the officers not wearing masks.
Healthcare workers in OC receive first COVID-19 vaccine
A Providence St. Joseph Hospital nurse was the first person in Orange County to be vaccinated for COVID-19, shortly followed by other health care workers.
A Providence St. Joseph Hospital nurse was the first person in Orange County to be vaccinated for COVID-19, shortly followed by other health care workers.
Grim milestone: California breaks single-day record of new COVID-19 cases
California continues to hit grim milestones as COVID-19 cases continue to surge statewide, with dangerously low ICU capacity and fatigued healthcare workers. On Wednesday, state health officials reported the Golden State managed to break its single-day record of new cases, surpassing a record made just three days prior.
California continues to hit grim milestones as COVID-19 cases continue to surge statewide, with dangerously low ICU capacity and fatigued healthcare workers. On Wednesday, state health officials reported the Golden State managed to break its single-day record of new cases, surpassing a record made just three days prior.
LB council moves to require extra $4-per-hour pay for frontline grocery workers
The Long Beach City Council voted unanimously Tuesday on an emergency order that will give grocery store workers in the city an extra $4 an hour to compensate them for the dangers they face in serving the public during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Long Beach City Council voted unanimously Tuesday on an emergency order that will give grocery store workers in the city an extra $4 an hour to compensate them for the dangers they face in serving the public during the coronavirus pandemic.