Going shopping? Here are the major retailers that are requiring customers to wear masks

Amid the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases in many states across the U.S., more national retailers have rolled out new policies that will require customers to wear facial coverings while shopping in stores.

Humans are mutating COVID-19 virus, but it is fighting back, scientists say

Researchers say that SARS-CoV-2 is being mutated by human proteins that degrade it, although “natural selection” of the virus is enabling it to bounce back.

Nail salon in Tustin moves operations outside to keep doors open amid coronavirus closures

A nail salon in Tustin has moved its operation completely outdoors in order to remain in compliance with new state guidelines released last week amid a surge in coronavirus cases in California.

Los Angeles County to fine businesses for not following health and safety protocols during pandemic

Los Angeles County will begin issuing citations to businesses that do not follow the health and safety protocols outlined in the county's health officer order amid the coronavirus pandemic.

California senator wants stricter shelter-in-place orders as virus cases rise

"A stronger shelter in place order is what's required today if we're going to stop the spread of this virus," said state Sen. Steve Glazer of Orinda.

$600 weekly boost in unemployment benefits set to expire on Saturday

The nation got another dose of bad economic news Thursday as the number of laid-off workers seeking jobless benefits rose for the first time since late March, intensifying concerns the resurgent coronavirus is stalling or even reversing the economic recovery.

Glendale extends fines for not wearing face masks

Glendale has one of the stiffest penalties for not wearing a face mask… but are they enforcing it?

SoCal parents organize protest about reopening schools safely in the fall

The majority of schools in California will begin the school fall semester online following Governor Gavin Newsom's guidelines, and some parents organized a protest saying more options are needed.

Dodgers set to open 2020 season at fan-less stadium

The Los Angeles Dodgers will face the San Francisco Giants in their season opener at Dodger Stadium Thursday night with an opening day unlike any other.

LA County health officer: COVID-19 numbers still concerning, but improving

Rising coronavirus cases and fatalities remain concerning -- with four dozen more deaths confirmed Thursday -- but there are signs Los Angeles County is beginning to turn the corner in efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19, according to the county's top health officer.

‘Carelessness’: Families of COVID-19 victims write obituaries blaming lawmakers’ handling of the pandemic

Amid the devastating loss of life caused by the novel coronavirus, several obituaries written by family members of those claimed by COVID-19 have expressed frustration on how certain lawmakers are handling the ongoing pandemic.

White House drops payroll tax cut as GOP unveils virus aid

The White House has dropped a bid to cut Social Security payroll taxes as Republicans unveil a $1 trillion COVID-19 rescue package.

Jobless claims rise as cutoff of extra $600 benefit nears

The number of laid-off Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose last week for the first time since the pandemic struck in March, evidence of the deepening economic pain the outbreak is causing to the economy.

FDA expands hand sanitizer recall to over 70 products

As of July 23, roughly 75 cleansers have now tested positive for methanol, which can be poisonous if absorbed through the skin or ingested, according to the FDA's latest update.