California wineries offer virtual tastings amid coronavirus shutdown

In stark contrast to the normal hustle and bustle of tourists and enophiles, the grounds sit empty at California’s oldest commercial winery — the historic Buena Vista.

Parks across SoCal closed, guarded on Easter Sunday due to coronavirus

Public parks across Southland cities are closed for the Easter holiday, as local governments did not want people gathering and potentially spreading the coronavirus.

Crime drops around the world as coronavirus keeps people inside

The coronavirus pandemic that has crippled big-box retailers and mom and pop shops worldwide may be making a dent in illicit business, too.

Coronavirus quarantine is becoming catastrophic for undocumented immigrants

Marcos Saul Aurora Gonzalez is undocumented and therefore, ineligible for any of the federal stimulus money, up to $1,200 per adult,  that is supposed to be arriving soon to roughly 60 million Americans.

Historic virtual Easter Sunday services due to COVID-19 crisis

It will be an Easter like we have never experienced in history. This Sunday, it’s church via Zoom, live-stream or YouTube. “This Easter is going to be something we’ll remember for generations and generations,” says Diocese of Orange Auxiliary Bishop Tim Freyer.

LA closing North Central, West Valley animal shelters due to COVID-19 crisis

Los Angeles is closing its North Central and West Valley animal shelter to move animals out of kennels and into foster homes during the COVID-19 pandemic.  

Are nurses getting safe masks? Some don't think so

It’s baffling to think that hospital responders are not getting the equipment they need to treat COVID-19 patients, but that’s exactly what nurses from Providence Saint John’s nurses are claiming. N95 masks are readily available for doctors, but they are being told to use surgical masks, instead, in some cases.

Judge releases Michael Avenatti from jail over virus threat

The attorney, who rose to fame representing porn star Stormy Daniels in lawsuits against President Donald Trump, petitioned last month to be released to home confinement.

Pasadena to require face coverings at essential businesses

Pasadena will join the ranks of cities and counties requiring workers and customers at essential businesses to wear protective facial coverings, authorities said on Saturday.  

LA Public Health announces 25 additional COVID-19 related deaths, 456 new cases

Health officials reported 456 new cases of COVID-19 and 25 additional deaths in Los Angeles County today, for a total of 8,873 cases and 265 deaths.

COVID-19 cases rise to 1,221 in Orange County

Orange County officials confirmed another 85 cases of COVID-19 and one additional death Saturday, for a total of 1,221 cases and 18 deaths.