Michigan husband and wife, married for nearly 50 years, die of coronavirus just seconds apart

A Michigan couple married for nearly 50 years died within seconds of one another. "The time on both of their death certificates is 4:23 p.m., because (the difference) was too close to call," their daughter said. "It's like they met right after they died and went up to heaven together."

LA County reports single-day record of new COVID-19 cases

According to the county's public health dashboard, Los Angeles County reports 7,593 new COVID-19 cases and more than 2,316 people hospitalized.

The US added 4M COVID-19 cases in November, more than most countries reported all year

The United States recorded a staggering 4 million new COVID-19 cases in the month of November alone, eclipsing the total number of cases reported in most other countries since the global pandemic began.

New safer-at-home order takes effect starting Monday in LA County

Los Angeles County health officials are issuing another safer-at-home order as the county continues to see a surge in COVID-19 cases.

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.

COVID-19 testing site a nightmare for residents in South LA neighborhood

South Los Angeles residents say that a COVID-19 testing site in the area has been a complete nightmare and is disrupting their lives. 

Los Angeles County restaurants can apply for up to $30,000 in financial relief amid new closure

Restaurants that have lost business due to coronavirus health regulations in Los Angeles County, which recently cut off in-person dining due to surging COVID cases, can apply this week to receive up to $30,000 in aid.

Dr. Barbara Ferrer discusses restaurant restrictions in LA County on GDLA

Los Angeles County Public Health Director, Dr. Barbara Ferrer, stopped by Good Day LA on Tuesday to discuss restaurant restrictions, protests outside her home and record COVID-19 hospitalization rates.

California braces for possible COVID-19 hospital crisis, lockdown

A staggering rise in coronavirus cases could overwhelm California’s health system within weeks and "drastic" action such as a widespread stay-at-home order may be needed to combat the threat, Gov. Gavin Newsom warned.

City officials consider independent health department amid tightened restrictions in LA County

Several city officials within Los Angeles County have expressed interest in creating an independent health department.  The pushback comes as LA County health officials made the call to suspend outdoor dining for at least three weeks. 

‘We’re not in a good place’: Fauci sounds alarm on COVID-19 pandemic in Facebook interview

The country’s top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci took to social media Monday, reiterating that the COVID-19 pandemic is growing worse and affecting younger age groups.

East LA comedian dies after documenting his bout with COVID-19

Joe Luna, a father and local comedian who went by the stage name "Joe El Cholo," has died just days after he started documenting his battle with COVID-19 on social media, his family announced. 

Neighbors create Christmas lights display in Glendora for 13 years in a row

A group of neighbors on Flamingo Street in Glendora have participated in a Christmas lights show for the past 13 years, and it's become a tradition in the area.

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.

Statewide mask mandates stimulate the economy, study suggests

A study from the University of Utah found that when statewide mask mandates were implemented, as opposed to mandates issued and enforced at the local level, COVID-19 cases decreased and economic activity increased.

City officials fight for cardrooms to remain open outdoors

On Monday, officials in the cities of Commerce, Bell Gardens and Hawaiian Gardens were expected to ask the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to keep cardrooms open, saying that the cardrooms "serve as a lifeline for disadvantaged communities."