California Governor Gavin Newsom tests negative for coronavirus

Gov. Gavin Newsom has tested negative for the coronavirus after someone in his office was infected and another state employee tested positive for COVID-19, it was announced Thursday.

Health officials urge fans to celebrate at home if Lakers win NBA title

With the Los Angeles Lakers on the verge of an NBA championship, the county's top health officer urged residents to celebrate responsibly,  remembering that the coronavirus should preclude large parties or public gatherings.

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The latest forecast and air quality for the greater Los Angeles area, including beaches, valleys and desert regions.

Orange County reports 141 new coronavirus cases, 14 additional deaths

Fourteen more people have died from COVID-19 in Orange County, hiking the death toll to 1,292, but the county continued its trend of keeping new daily diagnoses below 200 as hospitalizations ticked down, officials said Thursday.

Brewery sues LA County over health order requiring one-day advance reservations

A Palmdale brewery is challenging Los Angeles County's recently enacted health order that requires customers to make reservations one day in advance before visiting a brewery or winery without an in-house kitchen.

New England Journal of Medicine calls for US leaders to be voted out over COVID-19 handling

The New England Journal of Medicine published a scathing editorial calling for the current administration to be voted out in November over the handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

California governor's office says to put on mask between bites

A confusing message released by Governor Gavin Newsom's office encourages people to wear a mask "between bites" when dining out in public, while also saying you should "minimize the number of times you take your mask off."

Having a baby later in life may increase longevity, study suggests

Following the birth of a woman’s last child, certain measurements may be linked with her projected lifespan, according to a study recently published.

California governor’s staff member positive for COVID-19

A member of California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office staff tested positive for COVID-19 this week and contact tracing has begun, the office said in a statement Wednesday.

California theme parks must remain closed for now, Governor Newsom says

California’s theme parks got discouraging news on Wednesday when Governor Gavin Newsom announced they must remain closed, for now.

Report: Coachella organizers could postpone festival a third time

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival may be pushed back a third time to next fall, according to a report published Wednesday.  

IRS reaching out to millions who have not claimed $1,200 stimulus check

The head of the IRS, on the defensive over millions of Americans in danger of missing coronavirus relief payments, says the agency is reaching out to low-income and homeless people, military personnel and veterans and those with limited English to notify them they may be eligible.

Catholic priest sues Newsom for 'violating religious rights' with California's COVID-19 shutdown

A Catholic priest is suing Governor Gavin Newsom for allegedly "violating religious rights" by shutting down indoor church services across California amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Los Angeles County reports highest daily spike in COVID-19 cases since August 22

On a day that indoor shopping malls were permitted to reopen at limited capacity, Los Angeles County Wednesday reported its highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in six weeks.

LAUSD superintendent pens letter to President Trump calling for emergency funding for schools

On Wednesday, Los Angeles Unified Superintendent Austin Beutner issued an open letter to President Trump informing the president that the district will not be including a prepared letter from the president in family food boxes and calling for immediate passage of a bipartisan bill providing relief for schools.

Study: Early coronavirus cases in SoCal linked to New York

Most COVID-19 patients in Southern California during the early months of the pandemic appear to have been infected by a variant from New York state via Europe, not directly from China.