The Issue Is: Coronavirus, The RNC, and racial justice intensified
On the coronavirus front, The United States surpassed 180,000 deaths. On the political front, President Trump accepted the Republican nomination at a national convention unlike any seen in modern history. And on the streets of many of America’s major cities, protests for racial justice intensified following the police shooting of 29-year-old Jacob Blake.
On the coronavirus front, The United States surpassed 180,000 deaths. On the political front, President Trump accepted the Republican nomination at a national convention unlike any seen in modern history. And on the streets of many of America’s major cities, protests for racial justice intensified following the police shooting of 29-year-old Jacob Blake.
Lakewood boy, 16, shares his story after difficult battle with COVID-19 following birthday party
Pierre St. Julian, 16, was diagnosed with COVID-19 following his 16th birthday party — which 11 family members attended. Days later, everyone who attended the party tested positive for COVID-19 except two people. Not long after, one of the attendees died from the virus.
Pierre St. Julian, 16, was diagnosed with COVID-19 following his 16th birthday party — which 11 family members attended. Days later, everyone who attended the party tested positive for COVID-19 except two people. Not long after, one of the attendees died from the virus.
LA County says hair salons, barbershops must remain closed despite Newsom's announcement
Despite Governor Gavin Newsom’s announcement Friday that hair salons, barbershops and some shopping centers can reopen indoor operations under new safety rules/modifications, Los Angeles County is still saying no under the county's stricter health officer order.
Despite Governor Gavin Newsom’s announcement Friday that hair salons, barbershops and some shopping centers can reopen indoor operations under new safety rules/modifications, Los Angeles County is still saying no under the county's stricter health officer order.
California governor announces new, slower reopening plan amid COVID-19 pandemic
Gov. Gavin Newsom introduced a new four-tier, color-coded system Friday that will replace California’s monitoring list. Under the new system, all of the state's hair salons and barbershops are permitted to reopen indoors with modifications.
Gov. Gavin Newsom introduced a new four-tier, color-coded system Friday that will replace California’s monitoring list. Under the new system, all of the state's hair salons and barbershops are permitted to reopen indoors with modifications.
Can you reopen your business under Newsom's new COVID-19 guidelines?
It depends, is the best answer.
It depends, is the best answer.
LA County reports increase in children diagnosed with rare inflammatory condition linked to COVID-19
Los Angeles County health officials warned again Friday that the coronavirus can infect children as easily as it can adults, while also reporting three additional local cases of a pediatric inflammatory syndrome linked to COVID-19 infections.
Los Angeles County health officials warned again Friday that the coronavirus can infect children as easily as it can adults, while also reporting three additional local cases of a pediatric inflammatory syndrome linked to COVID-19 infections.
TikTok stars Bryce Hall, Blake Gray charged in COVID-19 party house crackdown in Los Angeles
Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer announced charges Friday against TikTok stars Bryce Hall and Blake Gray as part of a COVID-19 party house crackdown.
Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer announced charges Friday against TikTok stars Bryce Hall and Blake Gray as part of a COVID-19 party house crackdown.
Chicken plant in California to shut down amid uncontrolled COVID-19 outbreak, 8 deaths
A chicken processing plant in central California has been ordered to shut down after it became the site of one of the largest and most severe COVID-19 outbreaks in the state, health officials said.
A chicken processing plant in central California has been ordered to shut down after it became the site of one of the largest and most severe COVID-19 outbreaks in the state, health officials said.
Los Angeles legal fund to help people amid COVID-19 expands, mayor says
Mayor Eric Garcetti and City Attorney Mike Feuer said Friday that the L.A. Represents initiative, a program that provides free legal services to residents facing hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, has expanded.
Mayor Eric Garcetti and City Attorney Mike Feuer said Friday that the L.A. Represents initiative, a program that provides free legal services to residents facing hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, has expanded.
104 new COVID-19 cases reported among USC students in 4 days
The number of coronavirus cases confirmed among USC students continued rising, with the university announcing 104 new cases over the past four days, with the spread primarily attributed to gatherings of students at off-campus housing.
The number of coronavirus cases confirmed among USC students continued rising, with the university announcing 104 new cases over the past four days, with the spread primarily attributed to gatherings of students at off-campus housing.
Los Angeles County reports 38 more coronavirus deaths, 1,636 new cases
Another 38 deaths due to the coronavirus were reported in Los Angeles County Thursday, while health officials again urged people participating in protests to take precautions against spreading the virus.
Another 38 deaths due to the coronavirus were reported in Los Angeles County Thursday, while health officials again urged people participating in protests to take precautions against spreading the virus.
Beach communities urge no large gatherings to end bummer summer
The unofficial end of our bummer summer is coming up, but don’t get any crazy ideas. Los Angeles County says if Labor Day weekend gets too crowded, Beaches & Harbor could have to close the beaches but it doesn’t have any plans to.
The unofficial end of our bummer summer is coming up, but don’t get any crazy ideas. Los Angeles County says if Labor Day weekend gets too crowded, Beaches & Harbor could have to close the beaches but it doesn’t have any plans to.
United Airlines will furlough up to 2,850 pilots without more federal aid
United Airlines says it will furlough up to 2,850 pilots this fall unless the federal government provides more coronavirus-relief money to the nation's airlines.
United Airlines says it will furlough up to 2,850 pilots this fall unless the federal government provides more coronavirus-relief money to the nation's airlines.
Delta bans nearly 250 people from flying on its planes for refusing to wear masks
In an internal memo released Thursday, Delta Air Lines has placed more than 240 people on a “no fly list” for failing to comply with its mandatory mask policy.
In an internal memo released Thursday, Delta Air Lines has placed more than 240 people on a “no fly list” for failing to comply with its mandatory mask policy.
Report finds more than 70,000 new US coronavirus cases in children since early August
The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children's Hospital Association reported a 21% increase of coronavirus cases in children since early August.
The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children's Hospital Association reported a 21% increase of coronavirus cases in children since early August.
Cerritos native, Ivy League school student creates website designed to help California residents
A local teen who attends an Ivy League school with a big brain and even bigger heart put his pandemic downtime to good use by creating a website to help others.
A local teen who attends an Ivy League school with a big brain and even bigger heart put his pandemic downtime to good use by creating a website to help others.
UCLA study finds COVID-19 deaths among working-age Latinos surged over three-month period
Deaths from coronavirus among working-age Latinos in California have increased nearly five-fold in the past three months, according to research released Thursday by professors at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health.
Deaths from coronavirus among working-age Latinos in California have increased nearly five-fold in the past three months, according to research released Thursday by professors at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health.
More than 1 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits
Just over 1 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, a sign that the coronavirus outbreak continues to threaten jobs even as the housing market, auto sales and other segments of the economy rebound from a springtime collapse.
Just over 1 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, a sign that the coronavirus outbreak continues to threaten jobs even as the housing market, auto sales and other segments of the economy rebound from a springtime collapse.
Expectant teacher on bedrest continues to teach virtually
An expectant teacher on bedrest is teaching her third-grade students remotely from Providence Holy Cross Medical Center.
An expectant teacher on bedrest is teaching her third-grade students remotely from Providence Holy Cross Medical Center.
Sexual predator offers tutoring services during pandemic to get to children, police say
Investigators in Santa Ana say that 30-year-old Michael Douglas Bailey knew exactly what to do. He offered parents, whose children are trying to go to school via distance learning, his services as a tutor.
Investigators in Santa Ana say that 30-year-old Michael Douglas Bailey knew exactly what to do. He offered parents, whose children are trying to go to school via distance learning, his services as a tutor.