LA Represents: Mayor Garcetti announces new program providing free legal aid for Angelenos affected by COVID-19

Mayor Eric Garcetti announced a new program called L.A. Represents on Tuesday during his daily briefing, in partnership with the City Attorney's Office, will provide free legal services to residents of Los Angeles who are suffering due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

New bill proposes student loan forgiveness for health care workers on front lines of COVID-19 fight

Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., introduced a bill on Tuesday that would forgive all federal and private student loan debt for front line health care workers risking their lives to fight the deadly COVID-19 pandemic. 

L.A. pro athletes team up to thank essential workers

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and players from seven other Los Angeles professional sports teams have united to thank essential workers during the coronavirus pandemic.   

Scientists say COVID-19 mutation more contagious than original strain is increasing at ‘alarming rate’

Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory say they have identified 14 new mutations of the novel coronavirus that first originated in Wuhan, China in hopes of creating an early warning system to reveal new strains that may render future vaccines ineffective.

Breaking down immune-boosting foods to help fight illnesses

While shelter-in-place orders and proper hygiene and sanitation can lower your chances of getting COVID-19, there are other ways to protect yourself. You can boost your immune system to help fight off illness. Adding certain foods and supplements can do that. Your chances of fighting off the virus are greater is you are healthier. 

Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris explains how reopening some O.C. beaches came to fruition

Beaches reopened in the cities of Laguna Beach and San Clemente Tuesday morning for recreational use, allowing residents to exercise while maintaining a safe social distance. 

Nike to donate more than 30,000 shoes to COVID-19 frontline workers

The sportswear giant is partnering with the nonprofit Good360 and local organizations to give staff at various hospitals around the U.S. and Europe a pair of shoes.

Newsom approves four-phase reopening plan for beaches in San Clemente, Laguna Beach

On Monday, Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration approved a plan to reopen beaches in the Orange County cities of Laguna Beach and San Clemente, under certain restrictions. The state's Natural Resources Agency said the cities submitted plans with measures to avoid overcrowding and enable physical distancing.

Wendy's customers ask 'Where's the beef?' as restaurants remove menu items

Fast-food chain Wendy's is taking burgers off the menu in some locations as the U.S. deals with a meat shortage traced back to the coronavirus.

California owner defies orders and opens gym, calling it essential

"I'm big on the Constitution," Jacob Lewis said. "So if you want to wear a mask, wear a mask. If you don't, don't. If you want to come in, great, use it. If you don't want to come in, stay at home." 

How is COVID-19 changing offices in 'A New California'

Over the years, we’ve seen office spaces transition from cramped cubicles to open-floor plans to communal offices.

COVID-19 economic impact of tourism in California felt in SoCal

Mark Morrow owns Legends of Hollywood Tours. A thriving tourist attraction offering a peek into some of Hollywood’s famous landmarks.

New Wetzel's Pretzel truck treks to coronavirus frontlines

Who doesn't love a hot bread pretzel? Pasadena based Wetzel's Pretzel had just launched a food truck pre-coronavirus pandemic. With the "Safer at Home" order they've put that truck to good use.

Preventing wildfires in the era of COVID-19

We don't have to tell you how deadly and damaging wildfires are here in California. Now, throw COVID-19 into the mix.