US says California's reopening plan discriminates against churches

The head of the federal Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division told Gov. Gavin Newsom Tuesday that his plan to reopen California discriminates against churches.

Tulare County defies California health orders with reopening

The 3-2 vote Tuesday by the Board of Supervisors allows reopening of nearly all businesses that fall under Phase 2 and Phase 3 of the state’s plan, including dine-in restaurants, barbers, movie theaters and shopping malls, the Visalia Times Delta reported. Churches also are included.

Miss Diddy shares tips on to take events digital in this new economy
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Miss Diddy shared tips on what small businesses and entrepreneurs need to know about rebranding themselves to thrive in the new economy following the pandemic.

Long Beach moves forward with 'open streets' plan

Councilman Joe Buscaino introduced a motion that would allow Los Angeles businesses to apply for temporary use of sidewalks, streets, parking lots and outdoor spaces for dining, exercise classes and more while practicing social distancing.

Wearing a face mask can reduce coronavirus transmission by up to 75 percent, study says

A study conducted by a team of scientists in Hong Kong, found the rate of non-contact transmission through respiratory droplets or airborne particles dropped by as much as 75 percent when masks were used.

More than 100 million people in China face new lockdown as second wave of COVID-19 cases emerge

Nearly 108 million people in China's Jilin province could be forced back into lockdown after a growing group of new coronavirus infections triggered a backslide in the nation's push to return to normal.

TextAsap helps keep waiting rooms empty in effort to maintain social distancing

One tech entrepreneur came up with a text feature for doctors and dentists called TextAsap. It keeps patient waiting rooms empty in an effort at social distancing. 

Garcetti says pet groomers, car washes can reopen under COVID-19 guidelines

People can take their pets to be groomed and trained in Los Angeles, Mayor Eric Garcetti said on Tuesday while also announcing car washes in the city can reopen.

Petco to match $25K in donations to LA Animal Services until June 30

Los Angeles Animal Services announced Tuesday that the Petco Foundation will match up to $25,000 in donations it receives through June 30 to help care for animals at the shelters.   

Woman refusing to wear face covering at grocery store caught on video

A woman who refused to wear a face covering at the Gelson's in Dana Point is facing criticism after posting the video to social media.

LA County aims for July 4 reopening date, some leaders say only if data supports it

Los Angeles County officials announced Tuesday that they are aiming for a "safe reopening" of the county as early as July 4, but some county leaders say that will only happen if the data supports doing so.