Ventura school district announces school closures until April due to coronavirus

The Ventura Unified School District announced that it's closing all Ventura Unified schools beginning Monday, March 16 through Friday, April 10 due to coronavirus concerns.

Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson test positive for coronavirus

Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks and his wife actress Rita Wilson have tested positive for the coronavirus.

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's wife, Sophie, tests positive for coronavirus, officials say

Canadian government officials announced Thursday night that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's wife, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, tested positive for the coronavirus and "will remain in isolation for the time being."

Mass crowds rush to local stores to stockpile goods amid coronavirus concerns

President Trump's address to the nation Wednesday about U.S. efforts to control the coronavirus spread was supposed to calm the public. Instead, crowds rushed to local stores looking to stockpile thinks like soup, paper towels, and toilet paper. 

Universal Studios Hollywood will close Saturday through end of the month

Officials announced on Thursday it will close Universal Studios Hollywood beginning Saturday, March 14 and anticipates a re-opening on March 28 to help stem the tide of the coronavirus outbreak.

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announces new policies in response to coronavirus concerns

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti Thursday ordered city departments and agencies to take additional steps that can help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, which includes the temporary closure of City Hall to the public and restrictions on large public gatherings of 50 or more people. 

Most coronavirus patients recover, but anxiety and fear still loom

According to the World Health Organization, people with mild illness recover in about two weeks, while those with more severe ailments may take three to six weeks to rebound.

LA Sheriff's Department suspends all inmate visitations due to coronavirus

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department announced Thursday that all inmate visitations at county jail facilities are temporarily suspended as part of L.A. County's coronavirus prevention efforts.

Coronavirus grips Southland, nation; Events scrubbed as more cases confirmed

The coronavirus outbreak continued to rock the Southland and the nation Thursday, as Los Angeles County confirmed three new cases, theatrical venues shuttered productions and Los Angeles City Hall closed its doors to visitors.

California governor: No large gatherings due to coronavirus

The announcement came hours after San Francisco and Oakland banned gatherings of 1,000 or more people. On Monday, Santa Clara County, home to San Jose and Silicon Valley, announced a similar ban.

'Hamilton' performances canceled at Pantages Theatre due to coronavirus concerns

Officials announced Thursday performances of the hit musical "Hamilton" at Hollywood Pantages Theatre are canceled for the rest of the month after California Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered the postponement or cancellation of gatherings of more than 250 people.