Dozens of USC students test positive for COVID-19

USC health officials reported an "alarming" spike of 43 coronavirus cases confirmed in off-campus housing facilities, along with 100 students in quarantine due to possible exposure to COVID-19.

Large parties held across Los Angeles area over weekend, despite health orders

Several large parties were held in the Los Angeles area over the weekend, brazenly violating public health orders during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sheriff's deputies are not wearing masks as required, Inspector General says

Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies are failing to follow public health orders that require them to wear masks on the job, giving the impression they are above the law, the Office of Inspector General warned Monday.  

Hack triggers cyber lockdown at Rialto schools

On Monday morning Rialto schools went on a cyber lockdown of sorts suspending remote learning classes because their servers were hacked.

Palmdale mother of 6 on life support; All children test positive for COVID-19

A Palmdale mother of six who tested positive for COVID-19 is on life support, and her children have all tested positive for the virus, prompting relatives to ask for donations to help cover the family expenses.  

WHO: Avoid dental cleanings and other routine visits to the dentist for now

You should put off routine dental care until coronavirus cases fall, according to the WHO. UPDATE: A network of dentists in the U.S. have pushed back.

Scientists say Hong Kong man got coronavirus a second time

University of Hong Kong scientists claim to have the first evidence of someone being reinfected with the virus that causes COVID-19.

Delta Air Lines to furlough 1,941 pilots in October, according to internal memo

Delta Air Lines is set to furlough 1,941 pilots in October, the carrier said in a memo seen by Reuters on Monday that noted the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and plunging air travel demand.

Police break up big house party in Studio City

Police were called to break up a house party that drew in an estimated 200 people in Studio City over the weekend. Neighbors say they are fed up and have repeatedly asked the owner to stop renting out his home that allegedly has a built-in nightclub. 

Miami Dolphins to allow up to 13,000 fans at home opener

The Miami Dolphins will allow up to 13,000 socially distancing fans to attend their home opener against the Buffalo Bills on Sept. 20, a decision that divided political leaders and upset the visiting coach.

Company develops device that detects contaminants after hand-washing

The COVID-19 pandemic has placed the importance of thorough hand-washing under the microscope.  An estimated one in six people get sick each year from foodborne illnesses, and now, a New York company is hoping to change that with a two-second test.  

KFC drops 'finger lickin' good' slogan amid coronavirus pandemic

KFC is cleaning up its act and dropping the iconic "finger-lickin' good" slogan as the coronavirus health crisis continues.

CDC drops 14-day self-quarantine recommendation

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday dropped its recommendation for travelers to quarantine for 14 days upon returning from trips overseas or out of state during the coronavirus pandemic.

Biden has not been tested for coronavirus, deputy campaign manager says

Despite not being tested himself, Biden has laid out a plan for free testing nationwide, expanding testing sites, having federal safety regulators enforce testing at work, and assembling at least 100,000 contact tracers to find people exposed to the virus.

Trump announces plasma treatment authorized for COVID-19

President Donald Trump has announced the emergency authorization of convalescent plasma for COVID-19 patients.

Orange County taken off California's coronavirus watch list

Orange County has been removed from California's coronavirus monitoring list, starting the clock for all public schools in the county to potentially reopen in early September.

LA County reports 1,098 new COVID-19 cases, eight more deaths

Los Angeles County reported another 1,098 cases of COVID-19 and eight additional deaths on Sunday, bringing the county's totals to 231,695 cases and 5,545 fatalities.