NFL threatening suspensions for coaches and sideline personnel who don't wear face masks
In a memo obtained by The Associated Press, Troy Vincent, who oversees NFL football operations, told the 32 teams Wednesday that “accountability” is required on the sidelines.
In a memo obtained by The Associated Press, Troy Vincent, who oversees NFL football operations, told the 32 teams Wednesday that “accountability” is required on the sidelines.
United and American Airlines furloughing 32,000 employees
The moves by two of the nation's four biggest airlines represent the first -- and likely the largest part -- of involuntary job cuts across the industry in coming days.
The moves by two of the nation's four biggest airlines represent the first -- and likely the largest part -- of involuntary job cuts across the industry in coming days.
Nail salons, indoor shopping malls can reopen in Los Angeles County at 25% capacity
Los Angeles County has approved the staggered reopening over the next 10 days of indoor nail salons and indoor shopping malls, according to public health director, Dr. Barbara Ferrer.
Los Angeles County has approved the staggered reopening over the next 10 days of indoor nail salons and indoor shopping malls, according to public health director, Dr. Barbara Ferrer.
American will furlough 19,000 as clock runs out on airlines
American Airlines will begin furloughing 19,000 employees on Thursday after lawmakers and the White House failed to agree on a broad pandemic-relief package that includes more federal aid for airlines.
American Airlines will begin furloughing 19,000 employees on Thursday after lawmakers and the White House failed to agree on a broad pandemic-relief package that includes more federal aid for airlines.
Burbank extends closure of San Fernando Boulevard for outdoor dining
Burbank is extending its outdoor dining program along San Fernando Boulevard until Jan. 18, meaning that downtown vehicle traffic on the popular street will continue to be prohibited.
Burbank is extending its outdoor dining program along San Fernando Boulevard until Jan. 18, meaning that downtown vehicle traffic on the popular street will continue to be prohibited.
Study: THC in marijuana could help avert fatal COVID-19 complications
Researchers at the University of South Carolina believe THC, the most potent chemical found in marijuana, could help avert some fatal complications seen in COVID-19 patients.
Researchers at the University of South Carolina believe THC, the most potent chemical found in marijuana, could help avert some fatal complications seen in COVID-19 patients.
Seventeen additional CSULB students test positive for COVID-19
Cal State Long Beach reported 17 new COVID-19 cases among its students Tuesday, 10 of whom live on campus.
Cal State Long Beach reported 17 new COVID-19 cases among its students Tuesday, 10 of whom live on campus.
CDC: COVID-19 cases among young adults increased in US by 55% in 1 month
A study conducted from data collected by the CDC found that COVID-19 cases among people aged 18-22 increased 55% in just one month.
A study conducted from data collected by the CDC found that COVID-19 cases among people aged 18-22 increased 55% in just one month.
Disney to lay off 28,000 workers at its parks in California, Florida
Disney is laying off 28,000 U.S.-based employees across its Parks, Experiences and Products division due to continued struggles caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the company announced in a statement on Tuesday.
Disney is laying off 28,000 U.S.-based employees across its Parks, Experiences and Products division due to continued struggles caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the company announced in a statement on Tuesday.
Researchers look to horseshoe crabs for help with a COVID vaccine
For decades, horseshoe crabs have played a role in vaccine development. Researchers are now looking at how they could help with a COVID vaccine.
For decades, horseshoe crabs have played a role in vaccine development. Researchers are now looking at how they could help with a COVID vaccine.
Los Angeles County to allow limited number of schools to apply for waivers for in-person classes
With the county dodging a post-Labor Day spike in coronavirus cases, the Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to allow a limited number of schools to apply for waivers to offer in-person instruction for students in pre-kindergarten through 2nd grade.
With the county dodging a post-Labor Day spike in coronavirus cases, the Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to allow a limited number of schools to apply for waivers to offer in-person instruction for students in pre-kindergarten through 2nd grade.
Westfield sues Los Angeles County to reopen indoor malls
The largest operator of indoor malls in the region is suing Los Angeles County, challenging what the company calls the "unjustifiable" COVID-19-related closure of its shopping centers, according to court papers obtained Tuesday morning.
The largest operator of indoor malls in the region is suing Los Angeles County, challenging what the company calls the "unjustifiable" COVID-19-related closure of its shopping centers, according to court papers obtained Tuesday morning.
Family tailgates outside hospital awaiting new baby amid COVID-19 restrictions
A North Carolina family got creative when it came time for their newest member to be born by tailgating in the hospital parking lot, equipped with plenty of encouraging signs for mom and dad.
A North Carolina family got creative when it came time for their newest member to be born by tailgating in the hospital parking lot, equipped with plenty of encouraging signs for mom and dad.
Private schools call on Los Angeles County officials to accept waivers for reopening campuses
A coalition of private schools in Los Angeles County is calling for public health officials and the County Board of Supervisors to accept their waiver applications to allow elementary schools to reopen.
A coalition of private schools in Los Angeles County is calling for public health officials and the County Board of Supervisors to accept their waiver applications to allow elementary schools to reopen.
House Democrats unveil new $2.2T proposal for coronavirus aid
The latest Democratic measure would revive a $600-per-week pandemic jobless benefit and send a second round of $1,200 direct payments to most individuals.
The latest Democratic measure would revive a $600-per-week pandemic jobless benefit and send a second round of $1,200 direct payments to most individuals.
65 people incarcerated in California prisons have now died of coronavirus
Even with a reduction in population, the entire prison system is 105 percent occupied.
Even with a reduction in population, the entire prison system is 105 percent occupied.
After dodging Labor Day COVID surge, LACo to consider in-person school waivers
Los Angeles County's public health director reiterated on Monday that the region has avoided a feared post-Labor Day spike in coronavirus cases, and the Board of Supervisors tomorrow will discuss possibly allowing school districts to apply for waivers to offer some in-person instruction.
Los Angeles County's public health director reiterated on Monday that the region has avoided a feared post-Labor Day spike in coronavirus cases, and the Board of Supervisors tomorrow will discuss possibly allowing school districts to apply for waivers to offer some in-person instruction.
Worldwide death toll from coronavirus eclipses 1 million: Johns Hopkins University
The worldwide death toll from the coronavirus eclipsed 1 million on Tuesday, nine months into a crisis that has devastated the global economy, tested world leaders’ resolve, pitted science against politics and forced multitudes to change the way they live, learn and work.
The worldwide death toll from the coronavirus eclipsed 1 million on Tuesday, nine months into a crisis that has devastated the global economy, tested world leaders’ resolve, pitted science against politics and forced multitudes to change the way they live, learn and work.
Former Dodgers outfielder Jay Johnstone dead at 74 from complications due to COVID-19
Former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder JayJohnstone, a fan favorite and noted prankster who hit a key home run that helped the Dodgers win the 1981 World Series against the New York Yankees, has died of COVID-19 complications at the age of 74.
Former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder JayJohnstone, a fan favorite and noted prankster who hit a key home run that helped the Dodgers win the 1981 World Series against the New York Yankees, has died of COVID-19 complications at the age of 74.
US will ship millions of coronavirus tests in push to reopen nation's schools
The move to dramatically expand testing comes just five weeks before the November elections as Trump continues to face criticism for his handling of the coronavirus.
The move to dramatically expand testing comes just five weeks before the November elections as Trump continues to face criticism for his handling of the coronavirus.