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.
USC confirms first on-campus coronavirus cases
USC officials confirmed om Wednesday the university first on-campus coronavirus cases, affecting three students.
USC officials confirmed om Wednesday the university first on-campus coronavirus cases, affecting three students.
Garcetti signs order to make city services more available remotely amid COVID-19 pandemic
Mayor Eric Garcetti said on Wednesday that he signed an executive directive to make city services more accessible online and contact-free whenever possible amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mayor Eric Garcetti said on Wednesday that he signed an executive directive to make city services more accessible online and contact-free whenever possible amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
New COVID-19 test shows results like a pregnancy test
The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday authorized the first rapid coronavirus test that doesn’t need any special computer equipment to get results, which appear on a testing card with a similar design to some pregnancy tests.
The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday authorized the first rapid coronavirus test that doesn’t need any special computer equipment to get results, which appear on a testing card with a similar design to some pregnancy tests.
LA City Council approves $30M for free childcare, programs at parks amid COVID-19 pandemic
The City Council voted Wednesday to use $30 million to provide childcare relief to low-incoming working families in Los Angeles during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The City Council voted Wednesday to use $30 million to provide childcare relief to low-incoming working families in Los Angeles during the COVID-19 pandemic.
LA Council could vote to fund $10M eviction legal aid by next week
Council President Nury Martinez and Councilman Mitch O'Farrell co-introduced a motion on Wednesday to secure $10 million in CARES Act money to establish an emergency legal defense fund to protect Los Angeles renters from eviction amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Council President Nury Martinez and Councilman Mitch O'Farrell co-introduced a motion on Wednesday to secure $10 million in CARES Act money to establish an emergency legal defense fund to protect Los Angeles renters from eviction amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
IRS to send 50,000 'catch-up' stimulus checks in September
The wrongly withheld payments will be mailed in early-to-mid September.
The wrongly withheld payments will be mailed in early-to-mid September.
CDC changes testing guidance to exclude asymptomatic people exposed to COVID-19, bewildering experts
The CDC previously had advised local health departments to test people who have been within 6 feet of an infected person for more than 15 minutes.
The CDC previously had advised local health departments to test people who have been within 6 feet of an infected person for more than 15 minutes.
California COVID-19 case numbers are improving but don't expect rush to reopen
"We've been watching for two to three weeks, steady declines in our hospital numbers as well as our ICU numbers," said Dr. Mark Ghaly, noting a 19% decline in hospitalizations, and an 18% drop in ICU COVID-19 patients compared to two weeks ago.
"We've been watching for two to three weeks, steady declines in our hospital numbers as well as our ICU numbers," said Dr. Mark Ghaly, noting a 19% decline in hospitalizations, and an 18% drop in ICU COVID-19 patients compared to two weeks ago.
LA Zoo reopens after 166 days with new guidelines in place
After closing for 166 days due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Los Angeles Zoo will reopen to the public Wednesday, with social distancing and sanitation measures in place.
After closing for 166 days due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Los Angeles Zoo will reopen to the public Wednesday, with social distancing and sanitation measures in place.
Los Angeles Rams, Chargers to play NFL season without fans in attendance 'until further notice'
The Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers will play home games at the brand new SoFi Stadium in Inglewood for the 2020 NFL season, but without fans in attendance until further notice.
The Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers will play home games at the brand new SoFi Stadium in Inglewood for the 2020 NFL season, but without fans in attendance until further notice.
Weights and dumbbells are latest coronavirus-fueled shortage: Here's what to use instead
Weights are becoming increasingly harder to find — with some back-ordered until the fall — as more people bulk up on home gym equipment as the world spends more time at home during the coronavirus pandemic.
Weights are becoming increasingly harder to find — with some back-ordered until the fall — as more people bulk up on home gym equipment as the world spends more time at home during the coronavirus pandemic.
American Airlines plans 19,000 furloughs, layoffs when federal aid expires in October
The airline began 2020 with about 140,000 employees but expects fewer than 100,000 to remain in October.
The airline began 2020 with about 140,000 employees but expects fewer than 100,000 to remain in October.
49 states allow beauty salons to operate indoors, but California still doesn't
Santa Clarita Mayor Cameron Smyth spent Tuesday afternoon reassuring business owners in the beauty industry that the worst is almost over.
Santa Clarita Mayor Cameron Smyth spent Tuesday afternoon reassuring business owners in the beauty industry that the worst is almost over.
'She's a beautiful soul who left way too soon': Mother of 6 dies from COVID-19
" She's a beautiful soul who left way too soon."
" She's a beautiful soul who left way too soon."
Tustin charity champion subject to racist remarks
When TyRon Jackson saw the man in a white van, he immediately recognized him as someone who he helped at the beginning of the pandemic.
When TyRon Jackson saw the man in a white van, he immediately recognized him as someone who he helped at the beginning of the pandemic.
Costa Rica will begin allowing American tourists from 6 states to visit
Starting Sept. 1, Costa Rica said it will allow residents from six U.S. states to visit.
Starting Sept. 1, Costa Rica said it will allow residents from six U.S. states to visit.
Los Angeles County sees falling coronavirus case numbers, but will it last?
The number of daily coronavirus infections continued to drop Tuesday in Los Angeles County, falling below the 1,000 mark for the first time since early June and potentially opening the door for the county to grant waivers for some children to return to school classrooms.
The number of daily coronavirus infections continued to drop Tuesday in Los Angeles County, falling below the 1,000 mark for the first time since early June and potentially opening the door for the county to grant waivers for some children to return to school classrooms.