Unemployment claims fall to 881,000 but layoffs remain elevated
The number of laid-off Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to roughly 880,000 last week.
The number of laid-off Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to roughly 880,000 last week.
COVID-19 cases among homeless in Los Angeles County less than overall population, officials say
People experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles County are testing positive for the coronavirus at rates far lower than among the population at large, a health official said Wednesday as he breathed a sigh of relief about the fate of the area’s most vulnerable residents during the pandemic.
People experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles County are testing positive for the coronavirus at rates far lower than among the population at large, a health official said Wednesday as he breathed a sigh of relief about the fate of the area’s most vulnerable residents during the pandemic.
'I am just excited': Salon owners relieved to reopen their doors
Some salons are reopening immediately, following the announcement from LA County health officials.
Some salons are reopening immediately, following the announcement from LA County health officials.
Pelosi’s stylist disputes salon owner’s claims it was not a 'setup'
Pelosi took responsibility for how the incident played out but claims she was told beforehand the salon could accommodate one client at a time — indoors.
Pelosi took responsibility for how the incident played out but claims she was told beforehand the salon could accommodate one client at a time — indoors.
Riverside County reports first flu-related death of 2020-21 season
Riverside County's first confirmed flu-related death of the 2020-21 flu season was announced today, a man in his 80s from the San Jacinto Valley.
Riverside County's first confirmed flu-related death of the 2020-21 flu season was announced today, a man in his 80s from the San Jacinto Valley.
‘The Rock’ urges people to ‘stay disciplined’ after he and his family test positive for COVID-19
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson announced on his Instagram Wednesday that he and his entire family tested positive for COVID-19, despite strictly following health guidelines amid the pandemic.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson announced on his Instagram Wednesday that he and his entire family tested positive for COVID-19, despite strictly following health guidelines amid the pandemic.
NCAA to furlough its entire staff for 3-8 weeks, memo says
The NCAA will furlough its entire Indianapolis-based staff of about 600 employees for three to eight weeks in a cost-saving move.
The NCAA will furlough its entire Indianapolis-based staff of about 600 employees for three to eight weeks in a cost-saving move.
Vikings QB Kirk Cousins 'at peace' with COVID-19 risks in NFL
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins said he is taking a "survival of the fittest" personal approach to the coronavirus, even if it kills him. In a recent interview on Spotify's "10 Questions With Kyle Brandt" podcast, Cousins said, "If I die, I die. I kind of have peace about that." He also shared his opinion on masks.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins said he is taking a "survival of the fittest" personal approach to the coronavirus, even if it kills him. In a recent interview on Spotify's "10 Questions With Kyle Brandt" podcast, Cousins said, "If I die, I die. I kind of have peace about that." He also shared his opinion on masks.
CDC tells states to prepare for COVID-19 vaccine distribution as soon as October or November
The CDC plan laid out specifications for a potential vaccine, including requirements for distribution, storage and administration.
The CDC plan laid out specifications for a potential vaccine, including requirements for distribution, storage and administration.
California Retailers Association begins Safe Shopping for ALL campaign
The California Retailers Association and Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger announced an initiative to promote safe shopping amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The California Retailers Association and Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger announced an initiative to promote safe shopping amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
FEMA says it will no longer pay for face masks, other PPE for schools under new policy
The Federal Emergency Management Agency said it is changing its policy on the personal protective equipment, or PPE, that it will pay for.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency said it is changing its policy on the personal protective equipment, or PPE, that it will pay for.
Los Angeles County, City to allow hair salons, barbershops to reopen indoor operations at 25% capacity
Los Angeles County officials announced that they would be allowing hair salons and barbershops to reopen indoor operations at 25% capacity, following new state guidelines allowing such operations to resume with limitations to lower the risk of coronavirus spread.
Los Angeles County officials announced that they would be allowing hair salons and barbershops to reopen indoor operations at 25% capacity, following new state guidelines allowing such operations to resume with limitations to lower the risk of coronavirus spread.
Newsom: Struggling California homeowners, renters hit hard by pandemic protected through Feb. 2021
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced he has expanded protection for California renters and homeowners facing financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic through February 1, 2021.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced he has expanded protection for California renters and homeowners facing financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic through February 1, 2021.
CDC directs halt to renter evictions through end of 2020 amid coronavirus pandemic
Renters covered through the executive order must meet four criteria.
Renters covered through the executive order must meet four criteria.
Manhattan Beach gym empowering members, helping kids in underserved communities fights to stay afloat
A privately-owned fitness studio in Manhattan Beach with a mission to not only help its members stay in shape but also serves kids in underserved communities is fighting to stay open nearly six months after gyms were ordered to close by Los Angeles County officials.
A privately-owned fitness studio in Manhattan Beach with a mission to not only help its members stay in shape but also serves kids in underserved communities is fighting to stay open nearly six months after gyms were ordered to close by Los Angeles County officials.
Nancy Pelosi confirms she got hair done indoors in San Francisco
Nancy Pelosi's office has confirmed that she got her hair cut indoors at a San Francisco salon, but claims she hadn't done anything wrong.
Nancy Pelosi's office has confirmed that she got her hair cut indoors at a San Francisco salon, but claims she hadn't done anything wrong.
EDD payment fraud suspected in California
If you have not received your unemployment money, it may have ended up in someone else’s mailbox.
If you have not received your unemployment money, it may have ended up in someone else’s mailbox.
President Trump denies suffering 'series of mini-strokes,' doctor says he 'remains healthy'
President Trump on Tuesday denied that he had "a series of mini-strokes" prompting an unscheduled visit to Walter Reed hospital in November 2019.
President Trump on Tuesday denied that he had "a series of mini-strokes" prompting an unscheduled visit to Walter Reed hospital in November 2019.
LA County gears up for flu season; Health official warns of 'twindemic'
Los Angeles County is gearing up for the coming flu season, with the county's top public health official saying that residents should get vaccinated, even given the continuing threat of COVID-19.
Los Angeles County is gearing up for the coming flu season, with the county's top public health official saying that residents should get vaccinated, even given the continuing threat of COVID-19.
Visitors to Hawaii will be required to fill out mandatory health questionnaire before entry
Hawaii officials announced the implementation of a mandatory health questionnaire that also requests travel information for all visitors to the island amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hawaii officials announced the implementation of a mandatory health questionnaire that also requests travel information for all visitors to the island amid the COVID-19 pandemic.