Rapid rise in cases: Most of California now pushed back to purple tier

Last week, 13 counties were in the purple tier. And on Monday, Newsom said 41 counties, or 94 percent of the state, is now in this tier. 

Majority of California counties revert back to state's most restrictive tier

Due to a continued surge in new COVID-19 cases in the Golden State, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday afternoon the majority of the state’s 58 counties, including all of Southern California, reverted back to the state’s most restrictive tier status. 

Newsom considering statewide curfew as COVID-19 cases surge in California

Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday said he was considering implementing a statewide curfew as coronavirus cases in California nearly doubled in the last 10 days, the "fastest increase yet," he said.

California could have statewide curfew
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As California sees COVID-19 cases grow, Gov. Gavin Newsom is mulling a possible statewide curfew.

Orange County now back in purple tier
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Some families enjoyed their final meals out as most of California's counties are back in the purple tier.

'More people may die': Biden urges Trump to aid transition

President-elect Joe Biden on Monday warned of dire consequences if President Donald Trump and his administration continue to refuse to coordinate with his transition team on the coronavirus pandemic and block briefings on national security, policy issues and vaccine plans.

What we know so far on the development of the COVID-19 vaccine

Pfizer recently reported a 90% effective rate. Now, Moderna offers up a 94.5% report. To many, that’s very good news. To others, there are questions.

COVID-19 vaccines explained
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Pfizer recently reported a 90% effective rate. Now, Moderna offers up a 94.5% report. To many, that?s very good news. To others, there are questions.

Garcetti expands testing in response to LA's COVID-19 surge
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Responding to a surge in coronavirus cases locally and statewide, Mayor Eric Garcetti tonight announced an expansion of the city's mobile testing program to provide COVID tests in under-served areas, as well as the establishment of testing at Los Angeles International Airport.

Biden vows to strengthen economy despite exploding COVID-19 pandemic

President-elect Joe Biden on Monday outlined his plans to boost the U.S. economy but said any structural reforms depend first on reining in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Beutner says in-person learning to return to LAUSD in hybrid model

Superintendent Austin Beutner said Monday that methods of returning students to schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District amid the COVID-19 pandemic will include a combination of at-home learning and in-person instruction.

Moderna says its coronavirus vaccine candidate is 94.5% effective

There's more promising news on the COVID-19 vaccine front as Moderna says its shot provides strong protection against the coronavirus.