Report: California's COVID-19 cases rising, bucking national trend

California, where health experts warn of a potential second wave of the coronavirus as the economy reopens, is seeing cases rise at a raid clip, even as other states have seen the first wave fade, it was reported Wednesday.

USC will resume in-person classes August 17 with mandatory face-coverings, physical distancing

The University of Southern California will resume in-person classes for the fall semester on August 17 with mandatory face-coverings and physical distancing, a week earlier than originally scheduled, President  Carol L. Folt announced Tuesday.

LA County temporarily closes some COVID-19 testing sites due to unrest

Many Los Angeles County COVID-19 testing sites have closed or are keeping limited hours in the wake of protests throughout the county that could pose a safety concern, health officials announced Tuesday.

Three LA County courthouses closed for rest of day due to safety concerns

Three Los Angeles County courthouses were ordered closed for the remainder of the day on Tuesday because of public safety concerns stemming from large-scale police protests, only hours after the court system re-opened following a one-day closure for the same reason.  

Los Angeles County reports 1,202 new coronavirus cases, 60 additional deaths

Los Angeles County on Tuesday reported 1,202 new coronavirus cases and 60 additional deaths, bringing the totals to 57,118 cases and 2,443 deaths.

Mass gatherings, erosion of trust upend coronavirus control

 Protests erupting across the nation over the past week — and law enforcement's response to them — are threatening to upend efforts by health officials to track and contain the spread of coronavirus.

Floyd's brother pleads for peace, Trump takes combative tone

In Minneapolis, Floyd’s brother, Terrence, made an emotional plea at the site where Floyd was pinned to the pavement by an officer who put his knee on the handcuffed black man's neck until he stopped breathing.

LA County reports another 1,379 COVID-19 cases, 25 additional deaths

Los Angeles County officials reported another1,379 cases of COVID-19 and 25 additional deaths on Sunday, bringing the county totals to 54,996 cases and 2,362 fatalities.  

Long Beach making 1,000 face shields available to restaurants

With restaurants across Long Beach and the rest of Los Angeles County permitted to open to customers once again, officials in Long Beach announced a program to supply up to 1,000 face shields to city restaurants free of charge.

Biotech company seeks LA residents for new COVID-19 study

“There’s a treasure trove of information in the immune systems of people living in LA County,” says Dr. Lance Baldo, Chief Medical Officer at Seattle-based Adaptive Biotechnologies.

Most summer camps to be held virtually due to pandemic

In “A New California", parents, the good news is your kids can still go to summer camp this year.

California lays out guidelines for reopening schools

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to soon release guidelines for the reopening of schools in the fall.

Historic downtown Los Angeles hotel reopens to public

A historic hotel in downtown Los Angeles, which has provided housing for frontline and essential workers during the pandemic, is now opening its doors to hotel guests. 

UCLA's 'Spring Sing' to be streamed online Friday. Here's how to watch

It's been one of the most beloved traditions on the UCLA campus for 75 years. Since 1945, Spring Sing has showcased the incredible talents of the UCLA student body.