Poll: 3 in 4 Americans back requiring wearing masks

Three out of four Americans favor requiring people to wear face coverings while outside their homes to help slow the spread of the coronavirus, including a solid majority of Republicans.

Barbershop in Santa Monica moves operations outside in order to stay afloat

The clippers are still buzzing at Active Barbers in Santa Monica and you can hear them as you walk by, since now their cuts are taking place outside.

9-year-old girl dies of COVID-19 in Florida

A 9-year-old girl from north Florida is the youngest person to die from COVID-19 in the state, according to records from the Department of Health.

Orange County remains a hot spot for COVID-19

Orange County health officials have reported eight more COVID-19 fatalities to push the death toll up to 521, along with 767 additional coronavirus diagnoses.

California veterans home worker dies of COVID-19, says goodbye on FaceTime

Gwendolyn Robinson,62, worked at the retirement facility for 12 years.  Her husband, also infected, is hospitalized in intensive care.  

'Zoom Effect' increasing the demand for cosmetic procedures

Ever hear of the Zoom effect? Apparently, people are flocking to plastic surgeons and cosmetic doctors to fix the flaws, they’re now seeing in all those Zoom meetings.

Costa Mesa campaign to encourage face-coverings or city may impose fines

With the recent surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, Costa Mesa is part of a county-wide initiative to encourage people to wear masks.“We are begging you, wear your face masks,” says Mayor Katrina Foley. “This is no big deal. It is a simple face covering but it will save people’s lives.

Dodger fans can now buy a cutout of their dogs to attend 2020 games

You may not be physically able to attend a Dodgers game this season but you and your four-legged friend can still be in the stands cheering on the Boys in Blue. 

Pepperdine University to conduct all fall classes online

Pepperdine University announced Wednesday it will hold all classes online in the fall semester because of the coronavirus outbreak in what it described as a "difficult decision.''

Governor Newsom grants emergency release for cancer patient in California prison

Governor Gavin Newsom granted an emergency release from the California Institution for Women for Patricia Wright, a 69-year-old woman who is terminally ill with cancer.

Princess cancels more cruises amid coronavirus pandemic

Princess Cruises is extending the suspension of several of its cruises in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, officials announced Wednesday.

As cases mount, LA County warns coronavirus is far deadlier than the flu

While reporting more than 60 new deaths and 3,000 additional cases, Los Angeles County health officials again pleaded with residents on Wednesday to take precautions against the spread of coronavirus, while also slamming the notion that COVID-19 is no more dangerous than flu.