Layoffs and pay cuts are now striking more white collar jobs

The record-setting flood of layoffs unleashed by the viral outbreak is extending beyond the services industries that bore the initial brunt and are still suffering most.

Heroes Among Us: Kids send hopeful messages to Redlands seniors

Staff at a senior living facility in Redlands received an overwhelming response after posting a call to action on social media to help lift the spirits of its isolated seniors.

Governor Newsom gives 2 weeks paid sick leave for essential food workers

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday said he signed an executive order giving essential workers in the food delivery system two weeks of supplemental paid sick leave. 

WHO found no evidence coronavirus started in lab, China says

China's foreign ministry Thursday told reporters the World Health Organization has said there is no evidence the coronavirus outbreak came from a laboratory, according to a report.

Rams' Brian Allen first NFL player to test positive for coronavirus

Los Angeles Rams center Brian Allen tested positive for the coronavirus but is feeling better, the team confirmed Wednesday evening.  

Santa Monica nurses suspended for refusing COVID-19 care without N95 mask: report

Ten nurses at Providence Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica have reportedly been suspended after refusing to care for COVID-19 patients without N95 masks. 

Small business loan program runs out of money, no longer accepting applications

A popular small business relief program ran out of funds on Thursday morning, as billions of dollars in additional coronavirus aid remain stuck in congressional limbo.

Newsom announces resources to help Californians manage stress caused by COVID-19 pandemic

Governor Gavin Newsom Tuesday announced additional resources available to Californians as they deal with increased stress triggered by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Facebook to warn users who 'liked' coronavirus hoaxes

The social media company says it's going to notify users if they liked, reacted or commented on harmful misinformation removed from Facebook's news feed.

California lawmakers to hold oversight hearing on Gov. Newsom's spending amid coronavirus crisis

California lawmakers will hold their first oversight hearing to examine how Gov. Gavin Newsom has spent more than $2 billion in taxpayer money in just one month to combat the coronavirus crisis.

Grim Outlook: Los Angeles mayor forecasts no large gatherings until 2021

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said Wednesday he doesn't foresee large gatherings, such as sporting events and concerts, happening in the city until 2021, as the region continues to reel from theCOVID-19 pandemic.

Unemployment claims jumped by 5.25M last week as coronavirus job carnage continues

The wave of layoffs that has engulfed the U.S. economy since the coronavirus struck caused 5.2 million more people to seek unemployment benefits last week.

Coronavirus stimulus checks reportedly get sent to dead people

“Will they want the $1,200 back?” a widow whose husband died last year asked on Twitter after she received the full $2,400 payment for married couples.