Mobile test teams dispatched to high-risk communities
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On Tuesday, Mayor Eric Garcetti deployed mobile testing teams to underserved communities in the San Fernando Valley and South LA.

Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, African American scientist, credited for key work on coronavirus vaccine

Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett earned her place in the history books for her pivotal work in producing one of the first coronavirus vaccines that could pave the way to ending the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Rancho Palos Verdes mayor sends letter to Newsom, LA County requesting that schools reopen

City officials in Rancho Palos Verdes sent a letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles County last week, requesting that schools be permitted to reopen for in-person classes beginning in January.

Study: COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately affecting women

Primary responsibility for child care, unemployment and psychological distress remain higher among women than their male partners amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to a study released Tuesday by researchers from USC.

Florida basketball star Keyontae Johnson ‘following simple commands’ after horrific collapse

University of Florida basketball star Keyontae Johnson is reportedly out of a medically induced coma and is "following simple commands" following his terrifying collapse on the court during a game against rival Florida State over the weekend, sources said on Tuesday. 

LAUSD extends no-fail policy amid pandemic

The nation’s second-largest school district said it wants to avoid penalizing students who may be struggling during the public health emergency.

Gov. Newsom says more doses of COVID-19 vaccine will arrive by next week amid surge

Amid an ongoing surge and the day after the first doses of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine were administered to some healthcare workers in Los Angeles County, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced more doses were set to arrive by next week. 

Biden to take oath outside Capitol amid COVID-19 restrictions

The president-elect's team is proceeding with plans without any assurances that outgoing President Donald Trump will participate.

Health officials connect COVID-19 case surge at USC to Thanksgiving gatherings

Health officials at the University of Southern California have connected an outbreak of new COVID-19 cases at the university to Thanksgiving gatherings. In addition, testing will be mandatory for all students, faculty, and staff starting in January.

Florida man pays $7,600 to cover past-due utility bills for 114 families

A Florida business owner is covering the overdue utility bills for 114 families at risk of losing service so close to the holiday season. 

USC announces ability to conduct 100,000 COVID-19 tests by spring semester

USC announced Tuesday it will be able to conduct 100,000 COVID-19 tests per week during the spring semester, a significant increase from the 5,000 a week testing capacity during fall.