New White House offer adds $600 stimulus checks to COVID-19 relief

It proposes the $600 direct payment for individuals and $1,200 for couples, which is half the payment delivered by the March pandemic relief bill.

Los Angeles film industry continues to see impacts from COVID-19 pandemic

The Los Angeles film industry continues to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and data from FilmLA shows film permit applications decreased 7.6 percent in November compared to last month.

5 California lawmakers dine outside at restaurant despite virus surge: report

Five California legislative assembly members dined together outdoors Monday despite surging coronavirus case levels that have triggered stay at home orders for much of the state’s population.

California uses text alert to ask millions of residents to stay home

California authorities sent a cellphone text alert Tuesday to two major regions of the nation’s most populous state to tell millions that the coronavirus is spreading rapidly and asking them to stay home except for essential activities.

New York suspends hundreds of liquor licenses during pandemic

New York has suspended hundreds of liquor licenses and filed nearly 2,000 charges for violations of coronavirus-related emergency rules.

‘This really feels like the beginning of the end': UK gives 1st COVID-19 vaccine doses

A retired British shop clerk has received the first shot in the country’s COVID-19 vaccination program, signaling the start of a global immunization effort intended to offer a route out of a pandemic that has killed 1.5 million.

Judge to hear evidence justifying outdoor dining ban in Los Angeles County

A judge will again weigh the legality of Los Angeles County's ban on in-person dining as a coronavirus control measure Tuesday, but it was unclear what effect the state's newly enacted regional stay-at-home order -- which also bans in-person restaurant service -- might have on the case.

Fauci believes California made smart choice by implementing latest COVID-19 stay-at-home orders

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's leading infectious disease expert, believes California officials made the right choice by implementing its latest coronavirus lockdown measures, adding that the move will rescue the state's strained hospital systems, FOX News reported. 

CA Notify: New app notifies users if they've been exposed to a COVID+ individual

California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday announced a new mobile app, called "CA Notify," which allows users to be notified of potential coronavirus exposure.

Should I wipe down groceries amid the COVID-19 pandemic?

If you're worried about the coronavirus on groceries or other packages, experts say to keep the risk in perspective.

New Roads School in Santa Monica holds discussions about racism with students K-12

The New Roads School in Santa Monica, a private college preparatory school, is holding a series of discussions with its students, staff, parents, and the community about race and systemic racism.

Elevated COVID cases continue in LA County; Health care workers being impacted

Los Angeles County reported more than 8,000 additional COVID-19 cases and another hospitalization record on Monday, contributing to a spike in health care worker infections that is putting additional staffing pressure on medical centers already struggling to manage rising patient numbers.   

Orange County reports 1,964 new COVID-19 cases, 877 in hospitals

COVID-19 hospitalizations in Orange County continued to soar on Monday, with health officials reporting nearly 30 more patient admissions since Sunday, continuing a concerning trend this month.   

Lawmakers say COVID-19 relief bill won’t offer $1,200 checks

The plan being worked on by Republican and Democratic senators is less than half of the Democrats’ push of $2.2 trillion.