Los Angeles man touched by four coronavirus deaths

The coronavirus has hit hard for a Southern California TV host. Four family members or family friends have died in different parts of the country.

Hundreds gather at LA street takeovers, drag races during COVID-19 lockdown

Not even a global pandemic has been enough to stop street takeovers and street racing on L.A.'s roads despite strict stay at home orders across the state and the county. Hundreds continue to flood into the streets to watch the dangerous and illegal behavior risking further spread of the coronavirus.

502 coronavirus cases in Orange County with 7 deaths, health officials say

Orange County's coronavirus cases increased Tuesday with three new deaths reported, bringing the total number of cases to 502 with a total of 7 fatalities, health officials said.  

Los Angeles County healthcare worker dies from COVID-19, county cases spike to 3,011

A healthcare worker has died from COVID-19, Los Angeles County Public Health Director Dr. Barbara Ferrer said Tuesday as she announced an additional 10 coronavirus deaths in the county.

Skokie couple with COVID-19 dies hours apart

A married couple who emigrated from Ukraine more than two decades ago died of the coronavirus only hours apart over the weekend.

L.A. County Board passes motion to protect grocery store workers, delivery drivers amid COVID-19 pandemic

On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors approved a motion that they say is intended to protect retail grocery, drug store and food delivery workers amid the global coronavirus outbreak.

Kevin Bacon talks #IStayHomeFor social media campaign amid global coronavirus outbreak

We know him from film and television, but now legendary actor and musician Kevin Bacon is using his "Six Degrees” reputation for a good cause during the coronavirus pandemic. 

LA County sheriff abandons effort to close gun stores

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva, who was sued by gun-rights groups after trying to shut down firearms dealers in the wake of coronavirus concerns, is abandoning the effort.

Man faces assault charges after coughing on FBI agents

A Brooklyn man was arrested for allegedly coughing on FBI agents while claiming to have COVID-19, and with lying to them about a stash of surgical masks, medical gowns, and other medical supplies. 

13-year-old shot dead; Kenyan police enforcing coronavirus curfew blamed

The bullet struck the 13-year-old as he stood on the balcony of his family’s home with other children. Below, police officers moved through the crowded neighborhood, enforcing Kenya’s new coronavirus curfew.

Coronavirus could be airborne, study suggests

It may be possible for the novel coronavirus to transmit through the air, a new study released over the weekend suggests.

Thousands of LAUSD students fail to take part in online courses, superintendent says

Thousands of Los Angeles Unified School District students are failing to take part in online classes offered since campuses were closed due to the coronavirus, while the district continues working to provide internet connections for families that need it, Superintendent Austin Beutner said.