Local restaurant owners: 'We can’t survive another shutdown'

Business owners question why people can go to a crowded supermarket but a dine-in option at restaurants are not OK.

CA Restaurant Association challenges LA County ban on in-person dining

The California Restaurant Association went to court Tuesday in hopes of blocking a Los Angeles County plan to end in-person dining due to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, but a judge declined to immediately intervene.

Mask mandates work to slow spread of COVID-19, CDC study finds

A study analyzing COVID-19 cases in Kansas found that counties with a mask mandate slowed the spread of the virus, while counties without a mask requirement saw a dramatic increase in cases.

OC nurses voice staffing concerns during coronavirus surge

Many hospitals across Southern California are experiencing an uptick in admissions as more intensive care unit beds are being used. In Orange County, health officials reported a record number of new coronavirus cases Monday with a jump in hospitalizations, causing some concern among frontline healthcare workers. 

States impose new rules, plead with public to stop COVID-19 spread

State and local officials nationwide are imposing new restrictions and pleading with the public in an increasingly desperate attempt to stop the coronavirus spread.

Travelers to Los Angeles will have to sign quarantine form starting Wednesday

Travelers coming through Los Angeles International and Van Nuys airports and Union Station beginning Wednesday will be required to sign a form acknowledging California's recommended 14-day self-quarantine in response to rising coronavirus rates.  

Economists urge Congress to send out second round of $1,200 stimulus checks

A group of more than 125 economists is calling on Congress to send out more direct cash payments to American families to help them weather the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent economic downturn.

UCLA nurses hold vigil to express frustration

The nurses discussed the problems they’re facing at work including short staffing and COVID-19 tests not being available unless they have symptoms.

Pasadena city leaders agree to not shut down restaurants like Los Angeles County

The city's decision comes as Los Angeles County is suspending the dine-in option at restaurants, bars, breweries and wineries starting Wednesday, November 25 at 10 p.m.

All Los Angeles testing sites closed this Thursday, Friday
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COVID-19 test lines were once again packed as Angelenos try to squeeze in a drive-thru coronavirus test before sites shut down for the holidays.

Different counties, different rules
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Some of the counties neighboring Los Angeles Counties are following their own rules when it comes to dine-in option at restaurants in the wake of COVID-19 case spikes.

LA County restaurants relying on customer support amid upcoming halt to outdoor dining

LA County restaurants will be relying on customer support as they face another round of restrictions from the LA County Department of Public Health on Wednesday.

EDD needs months and years to better protect Social Security numbers

California's EDD said it will take months and in some cases years to change the way it shares people's Social Security numbers.

Holiday travel in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic

The Thanksgiving holiday travel period technically doesn't start until Wednesday. But will it be crowded like in the years past?

Holiday travel amid COVID-19 pandemic
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Officially, the Thanksgiving Holiday travel period doesn?t start till Wednesday, but will it be crowded like in years past? Doesn?t seem that way, according to airport officials.

LA Council committee moves forward with tenant anti-harassment protections

A Los Angeles City Council committee voted Monday to have the City Attorney's Office review a proposal to establish laws that would protect residential tenants from being harassed by their landlords.   

LA County to suspend all in-person dining as COVID-19 cases surge

As Los Angeles County sees an increase in COVID-19 cases health officials are taking action and modifying the current health order to suspend dining at restaurants, bars, breweries and wineries.