Los Angeles County officials to discuss possible reopenings amid new state guidelines

Los Angeles County officials Tuesday will discuss the possible reopening of indoor shopping malls, hair salons and barbershops, with new state guidelines allowing such operations to resume with limitations to lower the risk of coronavirus spread.

California lawmakers pass eviction relief bill amid coronavirus pandemic

Californians who haven’t paid their rent since March 1 because of the coronavirus could stay in their homes through at least Jan. 31 under a bill the state Legislature passed late Monday — one day before statewide eviction protections are set to expire.

Orange County schools could reopen Sept. 22 for indoor learning

The Orange County Health Department tweeted Monday night that the county is on track to move from purple to red in Governor Newsom's new reopening tiers on September eighth.    

LA County hairstylist shares struggle following county orders to stay closed

While hair salons and barbershops are set to reopen across California, establishments in LA County are not permitted to do so, following the county's health officer order.  

LA area relief fund for struggling businesses grows to more than $100M

Los Angeles-area businesses hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic can apply beginning Monday to participate in a new $100 million round of federal relief funding.  

Long Beach reaches 100K COVID-19 tests milestone

The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services said Monday it has conducted 100,000 COVID-19 tests at city-administered sites, meeting a critical need of the COVID-19 pandemic and far exceeding the state's requirement.  

'This is harassment': Church alleges retaliation in L.A. County's ending of parking agreement

An attorney for a Sun Valley church locked in a legal battle with Los Angeles County over the house of worship's decision to hold indoor service despite health warnings of a potential spread of the coronavirus said Monday the county is retaliating by removing the congregation's access to a large portion of a county parking lot after nearly five decades.

South Coast Plaza reopens in Costa Mesa

The giant South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa will reopen Monday, along with many Southern California indoor malls amid a relaxation of some of the state's restrictions.

Netflix will let non-subscribers watch some of its most popular shows and movies for free

Netflix has confirmed that popular shows and movies, such as "Stranger Things," "Bird Box," "The Two Popes" and others, will be available to non-subscribers for free.

A Zoom Thanksgiving? Summer could give way to a bleaker fall

The virus is blamed for over 180,000 deaths and 6 million confirmed infections in the U.S. Worldwide, the death toll is put at almost 850,000, with over 25 million cases.

California legislators to vote on emergency bill to block evictions

California's legislators will vote Monday on a compromise emergency bill to block evictions across the state when a moratorium expires on Sept. 1.

LA County continues to see dropping COVID-19 numbers

Los Angeles County reported 1,030 new cases of COVID-19 and 10 additional deaths on Sunday, bringing the county's totals to 240,749 cases and 5,769 fatalities.  

Member of Oakland A's tests positive for COVID-19

A member of the Oakland A's organization has tested positive for COVID-19, leading to the postponement of the team's game against the Astros while the Athletics self-isolate.

Fad or future? Telehealth expansion eyed beyond COVID-19 pandemic

During the coronavirus pandemic the use of telehealth visits has taken off after Medicare temporarily relaxed restrictions that predated the smartphone era.

India records biggest single-day coronavirus infection spike with 78,761 new cases

India registered 78,761 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, the biggest single-day spike in the world since the pandemic began, just as the government began easing restrictions to help the battered economy.

Pechanga Casino enacts stricter COVID-19 rules

Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula announced stricter coronavirus safety measures related to face coverings.