West Hollywood mayor tests positive for coronavirus

West Hollywood Mayor John D'Amico tested positive for coronavirus and is quarantined at his home, city officials announced Wednesday.

Ventura County extends school closures through May 1

The Ventura County Office of Education has announced that all school closures will be extended through Friday, May 1. 

A different tax season as tax preparers change the way they do things due to coronavirus pandemic

With the coronavirus pandemic coming during tax season in the U.S., and social distancing becoming the new normal for Americans, many tax preparers are changing the way they do things.

UCLA will hold graduation ceremonies online in Spring of 2020

UCLA announced in a tweet on Wednesday that all campus graduation ceremonies will be held online in the Spring of 2020 due to COVID-19 concerns.

Second U.S. congressman tests positive for coronavirus

Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., on Wednesday became the first member of Congress to announce that he has tested positive for coronavirus.

President Trump signs coronavirus relief package, as Congress eyes larger economic stimulus

The Senate is turning to a House-passed coronavirus response bill, as lawmakers and the Trump administration work behind the scenes to draft a separate massive federal measure to help blunt the virus' effect on the economy.

OC officials revising coronavirus order; 42 cases currently

Orange County officials are working on a revision of an order from the county's chief health officer that led to confusion among some residents who thought they were being told to shelter in place during the coronavirus pandemic.  

New York Stock Exchange to close trading floors, fully move to electronic trading

As the novel coronavirus global pandemic widens and worsens, the New York Stock Exchange is closing its iconic trading floor in Manhattan as well as two others and will move to fully electronic trading on Monday, March 23, its operator announced on Wednesday.

US Census Bureau suspends field operations on virus concerns

A week after starting its 2020 count, the U.S. Census Bureau on Wednesday suspended field operations for two weeks amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Riverside County health officials urge social distancing following 3 coronavirus deaths

Health officials in Riverside County emphasized the importance of social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in a press conference late Wednesday morning. This comes the day after the third death was reported in the county.