Hotels using robots to clean, disinfect guest rooms
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Two iconic Beverly Hills hotels are going hi-tech and are using robots to clean and disinfect rooms.

17 California inmates have now died of what appears to be COVID-19

There have now been 17 COVID-19-related inmate deaths in the state prison system, the department said. All but two involved inmates at the California Institution for Men.

Union group calls for reinstatement of mask mandate in OC
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Orange County union, faith and business leaders will call Tuesday for a reinstatement of a mask mandate that was rolled back to a strong recommendation last week.

First drug proves able to improve survival from COVID-19

The drug was given either orally or through an IV. It reduced deaths by 35% in patients who needed treatment with breathing machines and by 20% in those only needing supplemental oxygen. It did not appear to help less ill patients.

Orange County reports 198 new cases of COVID-19

The Orange County Health Care Agency today reported on Monday,198 new coronavirus cases, but no deaths, marking the first day in a week without any new fatalities, while Anaheim officials revealed an outbreak at one of the city's fire stations that has left one fire captain critically ill.  

LA committee moves forward proposal to cut LAPD budget up to $150 million

The City Council's Budget and Finance Committee moved forward on Monday with a proposal to cut $100 million to $150 million from the Los Angeles Police Department's proposed 2020-2021 budget, while community activists presented their idea for more dramatic reductions in law enforcement spending.  

Application window open for Riverside County residents requiring assistance with rent

The application window for Riverside County residents seeking assistance paying their rent opened on Monday and nonprofits selected by the Board of Supervisors are prepared to provide funds for up to10,000 families impacted by the coronavirus public health shutdowns.  

Maskless woman seen on video coughing on customer inside NY bagel store after argument

Video of a woman coughing on another customer inside of a New York bagel store has gone viral after the two women got into an argument over wearing a face mask in public.

LA County's total number of coronavirus cases rise to 73,791, with 2,926 deaths

As more businesses and attractions began to reopen, Los Angeles County Monday reported 1,071 new coronavirus cases and 19 additional deaths, bringing the totals to 73,791 cases and 2,926 deaths.

US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach canceled due to coronavirus

The 2020 Vans US Open of Surfing was canceled over health concerns caused by the coronavirus pandemic, officials announced Monday.

335 employees, 2,585 jail inmates have tested positive for COVID-19: LASD

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department reported Monday that 335 employees have tested positive for COVID-19 since the coronavirus pandemic began, along with 2,585 jail inmates.

National Institutes of Health evaluating drugs prescribed to children with COVID-19

Researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health have launched an effort to evaluate drugs prescribed to treat COVID-19 in infants, children and adolescents across the country.