LA County reports 29 more COVID-19 deaths

Los Angeles County health officials announced 29 more deaths from COVID-19 and 694 newly confirmed cases on Sunday, bringing the county's totals to 1,821 deaths and 37,974 cases.  

New program creates more space to exercise in LA neighborhoods

Social-distancing on sidewalks can be difficult, especially when juggling a stroller, couple of dogs and a cup of coffee. To help combat the problem, the city of LA has kicked off a new program this weekend called “Slow Streets.”

Lakers training center reopens for individual player sessions

The Los Angeles Lakers training center in El Segundo has reopened for individual player sessions under a strict protocol established by the NBA, team doctors and guidance from government health officials.

LA makes COVID-19 tests available to all residents, but many go unused amid nationwide shortage, report finds

The city pays $137 per test and 75,000 tests are available each week, but in the two weeks that the mayor expanded testing, only about 57,000 tests have been used on average each week.

Small local businesses excited to reopen

Unless you are Amazon or a supermarket, just about every business has been severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Garcetti announces `Slow Streets LA' to help protect pedestrians, cyclists

The Los Angeles Department of Transportation has started temporarily closing portions of residential streets in an effort to give pedestrians and cyclists more room to travel and protection from motorists during the COVID-19 pandemic, Mayor Eric Garcetti said Friday.

LA residents in joy as access to beaches and trails reopen

You could hear the ooh’s and ahhh’s from the Foothills to the coastline in Los Angeles, as the city relaxed some of its Stay at Home orders, opening beaches and trails.

Soboba Casino scheduled to reopen May 27

The Soboba Band of Louise Indians announced plans to reopen their Soboba Casino near San Jacinto at noon on May 27 with new measures in place designed to guard against COVID-19.

40 new COVID-19 deaths reported in Los Angeles County

COVID-19 deaths continue to mount in Los Angeles County, with 40 new deaths reported Saturday, along with nearly 1,100 new cases.

DTLA mural "talks" to inspire during pandemic

We've all seen a mural to inspire, but a talking mural? Noted artist Robert Vargas brought his "Our Lady of DTLA" mural to life, so to speak. It was all part of the downtown high rise community and it's 8pm salute to those on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.

Man/Kind Project helping homeless during COVID-19 pandemic by handing out kindness bags

Kindness times one-thousand! The Man/Kind Project is stepping out into the streets to reach the homeless in tents and under overpasses. This week they gave out their 1000th bag filled with food and necessities. 

Descanso Gardens to reopen Saturday; social distancing guidelines in place

Descanso Gardens will welcome back visitors starting Saturday, making adjustments to maintain social distancing as guests finally get the chance to enjoy spring blossoms.

Questions raised over accuracy of US coronavirus death toll

There’s a reason why some people believe government officials are exaggerating the number of COVID-19 fatalities.

Restaurant in Studio City offers drive-in dining experience

The parking lot of Vitello’s Italian Restaurant is transformed into a unique outdoor dining experience. An idea that happened by accident, according to co-owner Brad Roen.

More deaths reported in LA County due to coronavirus; More amenities open

COVID-19 deaths continued to mount in Los Angeles County Friday, with another four dozen fatalities reported, but the county's public health director said again that measures such as social distancing and wearing face coverings have slowed the spread of the illness.

Democrats push new $3T coronavirus relief bill through House

Democrats powered a massive $3 trillion coronavirus relief bill through the House on Friday, an election-year measure designed to brace a U.S. economy in free fall and a health care system struggling to contain a pandemic still pummeling the country.