Ventura Beaches closed July 4 weekend
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To prevent crowding and the spread of the coronavirus, Ventura County beaches will close Independence Day weekend.

Mandating coronavirus face masks would strengthen US economy, Goldman Sachs says

A national face mask mandate would slow the spread of COVID-19 and potentially prevent the reinstatement of lockdowns that would wreak havoc on the U.S. economy, according to Goldman Sachs.

Newsom hints he will tighten coronavirus restrictions in California ahead of July 4

Newsom planned Wednesday to announce he will “tighten things up” only weeks after loosening his March 19 stay-at-home order and reopening most businesses.

Santa Clarita cancels fireworks show due to rise in COVID-19 cases

Santa Clarita officials announced the city's firework display is canceled after LA County officials banned firework exhibitions for the holiday weekend.

'Empire' star Serayah steps up to help foster youth in online benefit

With the coronavirus, a last chance to contribute to online efforts to fundraise for youth from foster care. It's called the Foster Challenge emergency fund and it's backed by celebrity donations of their time and talents.

Gov. Newsom looks at Project Roomkey as potential long-term fix on homelessness

The governor says he's setting aside more than a billion dollars to help cities and counties buy hotels and properties to help transition homeless off the streets and into homes.

Coronavirus continues pressuring LA County hospital system

COVID-19 continued to put pressure on the Los Angeles County hospital system on Tuesday, with the number of patients continuing its upward march as the county confirmed another 2,000-plus case.  

CSUN to go largely virtual for fall semester classes

Most of the fall semester classes at Cal State Northridge will be held online, with a shortlist of face-to-face labs and courses, university officials announced Tuesday.

CDC official says United States has ‘way too much virus’ to contain

The CDC principal deputy director spoke on the worrisome factors and wishful thinking regarding the United States’ handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gov. Newsom attempts to fix California's 'failure' to address homelessness with buying motel rooms

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday spoke in Pittsburg, Calif., saying that he has long wanted to remedy California's "failure" in addressing homelessness with a new initiative called "Project Home Key."

Doctor demonstrates how face mask blocks respiratory droplets from spreading

One medical expert’s widely-shared Twitter thread demonstrates the effectiveness of wearing a facial covering amid a pandemic that is far from over. 

Orange County sets another daily record for coronavirus cases

Orange County set another daily record for coronavirus cases with 779 Tuesday, and three more people have succumbed to COVID-19, officials said.

AT&T waives internet overage charges through September 30 as COVID-19 cases surge in US

AT&T has announced it will waive internet overage fees through Sept. 30 as COVID-19 cases in the U.S. see a significant uptick, with several states rolling back their reopening plans.

NY, NJ, CT restrict access to travelers from 16 states, including CA, due to fear of COVID-19 spread

A mandatory quarantine of 14 days has been extended to travelers entering New York, New Jersey and Connecticut from another eight states, up from the original number when the advisory was first issued last week.