Dr. Deborah Birx, White House coronavirus coordinator, says she will retire
The coordinator of the White House coronavirus response says she plans to retire.
LA County distributes $46 million in federal COVID-19 money to help save jobs
Los Angeles County officials announced Tuesday that $46.2 million of federal CARES Act money has been distributed to more than 1,400 community businesses and other groups to help retain or hire employees, implement COVID-19-related safety measures, and comply with local health orders.
US hospitals forced to put COVID-19 sick in parking garages, hallways — and they’re running out of nurses
A surge in infections linked to Thanksgiving has led to many hospitals running out of room to treat the severest COVID-19 cases, and medical facilities are facing a serious staffing shortage on top of everything else.
Californians warned it's risky to celebrate as usual; possible post-holiday virus disaster
Authorities begged people to stay home, avoid mingling with anyone outside their own households and wear face coverings to prevent a surge upon a surge.
Man documents friendship with homeless woman on Skid Row on TikTok, buys her an apartment
A man who wanted to help those in need in Los Angeles has developed a strong friendship with a woman who was living on Skid Row.
Report: United Airlines confirms COVID-19 was passenger's cause of death on flight bound for LAX
United Airlines confirmed that COVID-19 played a role in a passenger's death on a flight bound for LAX, according to a report from TMZ.
COVID-related death aboard LAX-bound plane
TMZ reports an EMT and other passengers performed CPR on the person who died during the flight.
California could see 100,000 hospitalizations within a month
The state could be facing a once-unthinkable caseload of nearly 100,000 hospitalizations within a month, Gov. Gavin Newsom said.
House, Senate vote to OK $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill
House and Senate leaders planned votes for Monday but the final measure was still being finalized.
Federal lawsuit aims to overturn outdoor dining ban while local family-owned restaurants struggle to survive
A lawsuit has been filed in federal court aimed at overturning the state’s recent ban on outdoor dining.
Mobile field hospital under construction in Orange County to handle surge of COVID patients
Orange County reported its highest daily number of coronavirus cases over the weekend. The county has rolled out mobile field hospitals to help with the overflow of COVID-19 patients.
Holiday travel underway despite public health warnings amid COVID-19 surge
Public health officials have been pleading with people to stay home during a wicked winter surge of COVID-19.
$600 stimulus checks could roll out before end of 2020 — here’s how to find out if you qualify
There are few caveats with the latest round of proposed stimulus checks for Americans. Here’s how to find out if you qualify to receive the money.
Gov. Newsom says SoCal stay-at-home order likely to be extended past Dec. 28 expiration date
Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Monday that he expects Southern California's regional stay-at-home order to kick in longer than anticipated due to the continuing surge in COVID-19 cases.
Sherman Oaks restaurant listed as plaintiff in lawsuit against Newsom over outdoor dining ban
A local restaurant that went viral after its owner posted a video that showed an outdoor catering setup near her business is now listed as a plaintiff in a lawsuit against Gov. Newsom.
Gov. Newsom says SoCal stay-at-home order likely to be extended past Dec. 28 expiration date
Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Monday that he expects Southern California's regional stay-at-home order to kick in longer than anticipated due to the continuing surge in COVID-19 cases.
Neighbors, law enforcement crack down on secret COVID-19 parties across LA
Neighbors and law enforcement are on alert after an undercover party ended in a deadly shooting in Los Angles.
Is Los Angeles County the new 'epicenter' of the COVID-19 pandemic?
Los Angeles County health officials Monday are continuing to warn the public of more devastating times ahead, as COVID-19 cases, deaths and hospitalizations continue to soar. Some are now calling it the new "epicenter" of the pandemic.
Van Nuys apartment manager, landlord agree to give tenant struggling during pandemic extra time to pay rent
A young man in Van Nuys went to his landlord to ask for more time to pay the rent. He explained his dad, Luis Flores, was battling cancer and he lost his job. What happened next brought the son to tears.
LA County Supervisor sets aside $330,000 for restaurant funding, families in need
Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn announced on Monday that $330,000 will be distributed to 11 nonprofit organizations that will use the funds to buy gift cards from local small restaurants and hand them out to local families in need.