California ups order of body bags, reminding that COVID-19 remains deadly

Gov. Gavin Newsom Tuesday offered a grim reminder that the disease remains deadly, saying the state has ordered 5,000 more body bags for distribution to morgues in three counties, including Los Angeles, as the state's COVID-19 death rate continues to rise.

California activates mass fatality program
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New EventThe COVID-19 pandemic continues to overwhelm hospitals and now, the state is preparing for the worst.

Mobile test teams dispatched to high-risk communities
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On Tuesday, Mayor Eric Garcetti deployed mobile testing teams to underserved communities in the San Fernando Valley and South LA.

Rancho Palos Verdes mayor sends letter to Newsom, LA County requesting that schools reopen

City officials in Rancho Palos Verdes sent a letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles County last week, requesting that schools be permitted to reopen for in-person classes beginning in January.

Study: COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately affecting women

Primary responsibility for child care, unemployment and psychological distress remain higher among women than their male partners amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to a study released Tuesday by researchers from USC.

Florida basketball star Keyontae Johnson ‘following simple commands’ after horrific collapse

University of Florida basketball star Keyontae Johnson is reportedly out of a medically induced coma and is "following simple commands" following his terrifying collapse on the court during a game against rival Florida State over the weekend, sources said on Tuesday. 

LAUSD extends no-fail policy amid pandemic

The nation’s second-largest school district said it wants to avoid penalizing students who may be struggling during the public health emergency.

Gov. Newsom says more doses of COVID-19 vaccine will arrive by next week amid surge

Amid an ongoing surge and the day after the first doses of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine were administered to some healthcare workers in Los Angeles County, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced more doses were set to arrive by next week. 

Biden to take oath outside Capitol amid COVID-19 restrictions

The president-elect's team is proceeding with plans without any assurances that outgoing President Donald Trump will participate.