Big 12 moves ahead with fall sports beginning in September
The move came one day after the Big Ten and Pac-12 announced they would not play this fall. In the Big 12, fall sports will begin after Sept. 1 with the football schedule beginning league play Sept. 26. Schools also can play one non-conference opponent.
The move came one day after the Big Ten and Pac-12 announced they would not play this fall. In the Big 12, fall sports will begin after Sept. 1 with the football schedule beginning league play Sept. 26. Schools also can play one non-conference opponent.
Infectious disease experts say it may take 1 year for COVID-19 vaccine to be widely available after approval
According to a survey from InCrowd, a medical research company, a majority of infectious disease experts believed it would likely take as long as a year before a coronavirus vaccine is widely available to the public after the vaccine’s approval.
According to a survey from InCrowd, a medical research company, a majority of infectious disease experts believed it would likely take as long as a year before a coronavirus vaccine is widely available to the public after the vaccine’s approval.
2 doctors, father and son, die weeks apart after treating COVID-19 patients in Florida
The two men were respected figures in the Miami medical community.
The two men were respected figures in the Miami medical community.
Kaiser facilities in Pasadena, LA engaged in COVID-19 vaccine trial
A research center in Pasadena and a hospital in Los Angeles began participating in a clinical trial for a potential vaccine against the coronavirus on Wednesday.
A research center in Pasadena and a hospital in Los Angeles began participating in a clinical trial for a potential vaccine against the coronavirus on Wednesday.
Coronavirus trends continue to improve in Los Angeles County, but deaths continue
While insisting that death rates are continuing to decrease overall, Los Angeles County reported nearly 60 more fatalities due to the coronavirus Wednesday, along with more than 2,400 new confirmed cases.
While insisting that death rates are continuing to decrease overall, Los Angeles County reported nearly 60 more fatalities due to the coronavirus Wednesday, along with more than 2,400 new confirmed cases.
LA County officials urge struggling renters to apply for relief through $100 million fund
Los Angeles County officials Wednesday urged residents struggling with housing costs during the coronavirus pandemic to apply for relief through a $100 million rent relief fund, applications for which will be accepted beginning Monday.
Los Angeles County officials Wednesday urged residents struggling with housing costs during the coronavirus pandemic to apply for relief through a $100 million rent relief fund, applications for which will be accepted beginning Monday.
Discount department store Stein Mart files for bankruptcy, may close all 281 stores
Discount department store Stein Mart revealed Wednesday that it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, saying it plans to close a "significant portion, if not all" of its 281 stores nationwide.
Discount department store Stein Mart revealed Wednesday that it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, saying it plans to close a "significant portion, if not all" of its 281 stores nationwide.
Compton implements $500 fine for second offenders who fail to wear face covering in public
The city of Compton will require people to wear face coverings in public to guard against further spread of the coronavirus, officials said Wednesday.
The city of Compton will require people to wear face coverings in public to guard against further spread of the coronavirus, officials said Wednesday.
Teen with autism and his mom struggle with distance learning, COVID-19
Sean Sharp is 13-years-old and distance learning at home.
Sean Sharp is 13-years-old and distance learning at home.
ICU doctor runs 22 miles while wearing mask to prove it doesn’t drop oxygen levels
A U.K. doctor decided to run 22 miles while wearing a mask to help reassure anyone who has seen misinformation on social media claiming masks drop oxygen levels, that for the most part, it's simply not true.
A U.K. doctor decided to run 22 miles while wearing a mask to help reassure anyone who has seen misinformation on social media claiming masks drop oxygen levels, that for the most part, it's simply not true.
There’s a shortage of Dr Pepper amid the COVID-19 pandemic
The iconic soda brand comforted fans with hopeful words, saying it is doing everything they can to get the beverage back into their hands.
The iconic soda brand comforted fans with hopeful words, saying it is doing everything they can to get the beverage back into their hands.
LAUSD board approves labor agreement with teachers on distance learning
The Los Angeles Unified School District board unanimously approved a labor agreement with its teachers union on Tuesday outlining procedures for continued distance-learning during the upcoming school year as campuses remain closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Los Angeles Unified School District board unanimously approved a labor agreement with its teachers union on Tuesday outlining procedures for continued distance-learning during the upcoming school year as campuses remain closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Actor-singer Trini Lopez dies at 83 due to COVID-19
Singer-guitarist Trini Lopez, known for such hits as "If I Had a Hammer" and Lemon Tree" and for appearing in the 1967 war film "The Dirty Dozen," died Tuesday of COVID-19 complications. He was 83.
Singer-guitarist Trini Lopez, known for such hits as "If I Had a Hammer" and Lemon Tree" and for appearing in the 1967 war film "The Dirty Dozen," died Tuesday of COVID-19 complications. He was 83.
LA County crosses 'tragic milestone' of 5,000 coronavirus deaths
Even as health officials hail downward trends in coronavirus hospitalizations and fatalities, Los Angeles County crossed another grim milestone on Tuesday, passing the 5,000 mark in the number of deaths due to COVID-19.
Even as health officials hail downward trends in coronavirus hospitalizations and fatalities, Los Angeles County crossed another grim milestone on Tuesday, passing the 5,000 mark in the number of deaths due to COVID-19.
When does the extra $400 unemployment benefit start?
Trump's efforts to partially restore the sweetened jobless benefits, which expired at the end of July, hinges on cash-strapped states being able to adapt a new unemployment system and fund one-fourth of the aid.
Trump's efforts to partially restore the sweetened jobless benefits, which expired at the end of July, hinges on cash-strapped states being able to adapt a new unemployment system and fund one-fourth of the aid.
Russia approves coronavirus vaccine despite scientific skepticism
Russian President Vladimir Putin says that a coronavirus vaccine developed in his country has been cleared for use and one of his daughters has already been inoculated, even as international experts have questioned its safety.
Russian President Vladimir Putin says that a coronavirus vaccine developed in his country has been cleared for use and one of his daughters has already been inoculated, even as international experts have questioned its safety.
Summer jobs for young people are vanishing amid the COVID-19 pandemic
The iconic summer job for high school and college students has been on the wane for nearly 20 years. But the pandemic is squeezing even more young people out of the workforce.
The iconic summer job for high school and college students has been on the wane for nearly 20 years. But the pandemic is squeezing even more young people out of the workforce.
Need a mask? In one California town, they appear to be growing on trees
Sara Robinson got the idea after hearing a COVID-19 presentation that mentioned mask-trees in the Czech Republic.
Sara Robinson got the idea after hearing a COVID-19 presentation that mentioned mask-trees in the Czech Republic.
Pac-12 leaders could delay or nix football season over coronavirus health concerns
There are concerns about reports that young athletes who contract coronavirus, don't have severe immediate symptoms, but then later, have problems with inflamed heart muscles.
There are concerns about reports that young athletes who contract coronavirus, don't have severe immediate symptoms, but then later, have problems with inflamed heart muscles.
Stats show colonoscopy and mammogram screenings down 90% during COVID-19 pandemic
Doctors are concerned COVID-19 is leading to unprecedented disruption in cancer care as people avoid colonoscopy and mammogram screenings at hospitals and doctor's offices.
Doctors are concerned COVID-19 is leading to unprecedented disruption in cancer care as people avoid colonoscopy and mammogram screenings at hospitals and doctor's offices.