LA cannabis businesses deemed essential during pandemic

Among the Los Angeles businesses deemed essential and urged to remain open are those with city permits to sell cannabis, authorities said.

Virus leads FAA to briefly suspend flights to Philadelphia, New York

The FAA has lifted a brief suspension of flights to New York and Philadelphia because of coronavirus-related staffing issues.

NY now has more than 10,000 coronavirus cases

Gov. Andrew Cuomo says there are now more than 10,000 positive cases of coronavirus in New York State.

Words of wisdom from seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones amid COVID-19 crisis

At home, using Zoom, Dr. Lucy Jones tells me that when it comes to COVID19 "This is not an earthquake, but it is a disaster. This is a crisis in our community."

Grocery stores seeing long lines despite 'Stay at Home' Order

Even though city leaders have eased worries that there’s enough food to go around and no need to panic-buy during this “Stay at Home” Order, we’ve been seeing long lines and empty shelves all week.

Newsom signs order to protect public health by using vote-by-mail in upcoming elections

On Friday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order that permits vote-by-mail procedures to be used in three upcoming special elections in an effort to protect the public's health and safety during the coronavirus outbreak.

Gov. Newsom deploys National Guard to help distribute food during COVID-19 outbreak

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday the deployment of the California National Guard to assist in the battle against COVID-19 by providing "short-term food security to isolated and vulnerable Californians.

People take to sidewalks with colorful chalk to share messages of encouragement amid COVID-19 crisis

A post on social media encouraged residents who were under isolation orders in cities across the U.S. to reach out to others with bright messages of hope etched onto sidewalks and driveways.

Quarantinis anyone? Happy hours go virtual amid coronavirus crisis

With bars shuttered and stressed-out workers stuck at home, companies and friend groups across the U.S. are holding happy hours over video chat.

How grocery stores are trying to help slow the spread of COVID-19

While there are no guarantees that customers or employees won't catch the virus, grocery stores realize that their long-term survival depends on keeping things as clean as possible.

Performances of 'Hamilton' suspended through April 19 due to coronavirus

Performances of the hit musical "Hamilton" at the Pantages Theatre were canceled Friday through April 19 due to coronavirus concerns.