California to halt unemployment claims for 2 weeks

Officials say California will not accept new unemployment claims for the next two weeks as the state works to prevent fraud and reduce a backlog as more than 2 million people are out of work statewide during the coronavirus pandemic.

UK health official warns deaths likely to rise from coronavirus

Britain’s top medical adviser says the country has, in a “very bad sense,” turned a corner on COVID-19 infection rates as deaths are likely to rise.

Mexico reports fentanyl seizures up 465%, denies making drug

Mexican authorities say seizures of the synthetic opioid fentanyl so far this year are 465% higher than in 2019, rising to almost 2,300 pounds (1,040 kilograms) from around 405 pounds ( 184 kilograms) last year, but progress against another big Mexican export to the U.S. market — methamphetamines — is slower.

E!'s Co-hosts test positive for COVID-19, forced to miss red carpet event

Giuliana Rancic and Vivica A. Fox, who were set co-host E!'s red carpet Emmys pre-show, pulled out of the virtual event on Sunday, both having tested positive for COVID-19.  

LA County reports 991 new coronavirus cases, 23 deaths

Los Angeles County reported 991 new cases of COVID-19 and 23 more deaths on Sunday bringing the county's totals to 260,797 cases and 6,353 fatalities.  

California coronavirus death toll passes 15,000 mark

California’s death count from the coronavirus surpassed 15,000 on Sunday even as the state saw widespread improvement in infection levels.

Smoke advisory extended for eastern Riverside County

A smoke advisory was extended through Sunday afternoon for eastern Riverside County, including the Coachella Valley and the San Gorgonio Pass as several major wildfires burn across the Southland.  

Rider Gang car club and its famous rappers take to the streets in COVID times

Cruisin' on a Saturday night. It's all part of SoCal's car culture and it's come alive during these COVID times. RIder Gang car club was founded by some car enthusiasts and entrepreneurs with big names in rap and acting. They found a way to still get together and social distance. 

COVID-19 infection rates soar in college towns as students return

College towns across the U.S. have emerged as virus hot spots in recent weeks as schools struggle to contain the virus.

Weather Forecast: Friday, Sept. 18
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The latest forecast and air quality conditions for the greater Los Angeles area, including beaches, valleys and desert regions.

Los Angeles County indoor shopping malls remain closed and it's killing small businesses

Los Angeles County stands alone in keeping indoor shopping malls closed. In Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange and Ventura Counties, you can shop ‘til you drop. 

Weather Forecast for Friday, September 18
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The latest forecast and air quality conditions for the greater Los Angeles area, including beaches, valleys and desert regions.