Golf courses in Riverside County reopen under new COVID-19 restrictions

Riverside County officials on Monday announced that private and public golf courses within their county will now be allowed to operate under certain restrictions.

FDA authorizes first at-home coronavirus test

The FDA has authorized the first diagnostic test with a home collection option for COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus.

Michelle Obama to read children's books on PBS amid coronavirus outbreak

Former first lady Michelle Obama announced Friday she’s partnering with PBS for the next month for a virtual storytime each Monday during the coronavirus outbreak.

LA County reserve deputy loses mom to COVID-19

Reserve L.A. County Deputy Sheriff Bruce Cardenas, retired LAPD, lost his mother to COVID-19.

First round of antibody testing results released

“I had a fever, sore throat, dry cough, and shortness of breath,” said La Canada Resident Orsi Crawford.

Child abusers eligible for immediate release under California’s new $0 cash bail emergency mandate

The San Bernardino County Sheriff is blasting California’s new $0 cash bail emergency mandate after he says he was forced to release a repeat felony child abuse suspect immediately after his arrest, and will have to release hundreds of potentially dangerous criminals back into the public under the new rules.

Nation's 3 credit reporting agencies to offer free weekly credit reports

The three national credit reporting agencies, including Costa Mesa-based Experian, announced on Monday they are offering free weekly credit reports to all Americans for the next year to help them protect their financial health during the COVID-19 pandemic.  

LAPD sees nearly 300% increase in disputes between renters and landlords

The Los Angeles Police Department has seen a roughly 300% increase in reports of landlord-tenant disputes compared to two months ago, before stay-at-home orders took effect, according to figures released on Monday by a nonprofit news organization.  

Family says COVID-19 plasma trial may have saved Michigan man's life

A Michigan family credits an experimental plasma treatment from the Mayo Clinic's Convalescent Plasma Program to their loved one's recovery from the coronavirus.

Safety advocates sound the alarm on reckless driving amid COVID-19 pandemic

Safety advocates are sounding the alarm about reckless drivers who they say are traveling way too fast on roads that are nearly empty because of the coronavirus pandemic.

94-year-old grandma recovers from COVID-19 in time for milestone birthday

After two weeks of COVID-19 treatment at Emory University Hospital, 94 year-old Jean Yancy is recovering and will get to spend her 95th birthday with family by her side.

Banks sued in LA over payroll protection programs during COVID-19 crisis

Four class-action lawsuits were filed against the nation's biggest banks on behalf of small business owners in California who did not receive loans from the Paycheck Protection Program, PPP.

Dad creates stunning Disney sidewalk art to brighten Lutz neighborhood

Even though Walt Disney World has been closed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 lockdown, a local artist brought Disney characters to his neighborhood, creating portraits of Ariel, Lady and the Tramp, and others with sidewalk chalk.

Dodgers taking part in the All In Challenge during COVID-19 crisis
video

The Dodgers are giving back taking part in the All in Challenge. Manager Dave Roberts putting a magical experience up for auction. Raising money for those struggling the most during the crisis. The winner will also be allowed to invite five-hundred people to Dodger Stadium. Roberts asked all managers in major league baseball to get involved in the All in Challenge and raise money.

Tribes sue over distribution of coronavirus relief funding

Several Native American tribes sued the federal government Friday, seeking to keep any of the $8 billion in federal coronavirus relief for tribes kept out of the hands of for-profit Alaska Native corporations.

Domestic violence rising during stay-at-home orders, resources are available

Resources are available to help victims of domestic violence and child abuse or neglect, Los Angeles County authorities reminded residents on Monday, noting the number of domestic violence cases has been climbing amid stay-at-home orders.