More evidence indicates healthy people can spread COVID-19

A study by researchers in Singapore became the latest to estimate that somewhere around 10% of new infections may be sparked by people who carry the virus but have not yet suffered symptoms.

Public health official urges residents not to substitute face masks for social distancing

The Director of the California Department of Public Health urged residents not to supplement facial coverings with social distancing in a press conference Wednesday afternoon.

University of California eases admissions requirements amid coronavirus

The University of California Board of Regents announced that it will ease admissions requirements for students applying to its nine campuses, which include UCLA and UC Irvine, during the coronaviruspandemic.

3,518 coronavirus cases reported in LA County, death count rises to 65

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Los Angeles County spiked to 3,518 on Wednesday, according to the county's public health department.

Health officials confirm 606 COVID-19 cases in Orange County with 10 deaths

The number of coronavirus cases in Orange County increased by 107 Wednesday, with three new deaths reported, bringing the number of cases to 606 and the death toll to 10.Despite the increase in cases, the number of people hospitalized dropped from 94 to 67, while the number of patients in intensive care fell from 46 to 31.

Google to provide high quality internet access, chromebooks as California schools remain closed

Students in California won’t be returning to school this academic year due to the coronavirus pandemic. But students will continue with their classwork from home, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom. 

LA County officials provide coronavirus update

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health), as well as officials with the county, will host daily media briefings this week to provide updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

California students likely won't return to class this school year

California students will likely not return to campuses this school year because of safety concerns and the need for social distancing prompted by the coronavirus outbreak, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond wrote county superintendents on Tuesday.

FBI warns of Costco coronavirus stimulus check scam

Scammers are sending fake text messages offering 'stimulus check' deals from the big-box store.

Many Americans struggle to pay rent, mortgage in coronavirus outbreak

It’s the first of the month, and everybody knows the rent’s due. For millions of Americans, Wednesday is the first time the landlord is knocking on the door since the coronavirus outbreak turned the economy upside down.

32 LAPD, 7 LAFD employees test positive for coronavirus

Thirty-two employees of the Los Angeles Police Department have tested positive for the coronavirus, the department reported Tuesday. Additionally, seven members of the Los Angeles Fire Department have also tested positive.

California to release up to 3,500 inmates over coronavirus

California is planning to release within days as many as 3,500 inmates who were due to be paroled in the next two months as it tries to free space in cramped prisons in anticipation of a coronavirus outbreak, state officials said Tuesday.