Uber to require passengers to provide face covering selfies before boarding
Mask slackers will now have to provide photographic proof they’re wearing a face covering before boarding an Uber.
Mask slackers will now have to provide photographic proof they’re wearing a face covering before boarding an Uber.
Woman crochets ‘beer-friendly’ face mask for easy access to alcoholic drinks
A woman from the Dominican Republic crafted a new face mask that gives easy access to beer and other alcoholic beverages.
A woman from the Dominican Republic crafted a new face mask that gives easy access to beer and other alcoholic beverages.
Riverside County reports first child diagnosed with rare inflammatory condition linked to COVID-19
Riverside County health officials on Tuesday reported the county's first case of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), which is a rare medical complication from COVID-19.
Riverside County health officials on Tuesday reported the county's first case of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), which is a rare medical complication from COVID-19.
San Gabriel Valley family details struggle of growing digital divide amid virus era
The pandemic is calling greater attention to a growing digital divide. Navigating through the new challenges of distance learning is hard enough, but so many students still don’t even have reliable internet access to sign in for class, as experienced first-hand by one family in the San Gabriel Valley.
The pandemic is calling greater attention to a growing digital divide. Navigating through the new challenges of distance learning is hard enough, but so many students still don’t even have reliable internet access to sign in for class, as experienced first-hand by one family in the San Gabriel Valley.
LAUSD reports decrease in attendance, kindergarten enrollment
With virtual instruction well under way in the Los Angeles Unified School District, the superintendent said Monday that average daily student attendance is at 88.4%, compared to 91.8% last year, with kindergarten classes seeing a major decline.
With virtual instruction well under way in the Los Angeles Unified School District, the superintendent said Monday that average daily student attendance is at 88.4%, compared to 91.8% last year, with kindergarten classes seeing a major decline.
Los Angeles County officials to discuss possible reopenings amid new state guidelines
Los Angeles County officials Tuesday will discuss the possible reopening of indoor shopping malls, hair salons and barbershops, with new state guidelines allowing such operations to resume with limitations to lower the risk of coronavirus spread.
Los Angeles County officials Tuesday will discuss the possible reopening of indoor shopping malls, hair salons and barbershops, with new state guidelines allowing such operations to resume with limitations to lower the risk of coronavirus spread.
California lawmakers pass eviction relief bill amid coronavirus pandemic
Californians who haven’t paid their rent since March 1 because of the coronavirus could stay in their homes through at least Jan. 31 under a bill the state Legislature passed late Monday — one day before statewide eviction protections are set to expire.
Californians who haven’t paid their rent since March 1 because of the coronavirus could stay in their homes through at least Jan. 31 under a bill the state Legislature passed late Monday — one day before statewide eviction protections are set to expire.
Orange County schools could reopen Sept. 22 for indoor learning
The Orange County Health Department tweeted Monday night that the county is on track to move from purple to red in Governor Newsom's new reopening tiers on September eighth.
The Orange County Health Department tweeted Monday night that the county is on track to move from purple to red in Governor Newsom's new reopening tiers on September eighth.
LA County hairstylist shares struggle following county orders to stay closed
While hair salons and barbershops are set to reopen across California, establishments in LA County are not permitted to do so, following the county's health officer order.
While hair salons and barbershops are set to reopen across California, establishments in LA County are not permitted to do so, following the county's health officer order.
LA area relief fund for struggling businesses grows to more than $100M
Los Angeles-area businesses hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic can apply beginning Monday to participate in a new $100 million round of federal relief funding.
Los Angeles-area businesses hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic can apply beginning Monday to participate in a new $100 million round of federal relief funding.
Long Beach reaches 100K COVID-19 tests milestone
The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services said Monday it has conducted 100,000 COVID-19 tests at city-administered sites, meeting a critical need of the COVID-19 pandemic and far exceeding the state's requirement.
The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services said Monday it has conducted 100,000 COVID-19 tests at city-administered sites, meeting a critical need of the COVID-19 pandemic and far exceeding the state's requirement.
US surpasses 6M COVID-19 cases as new White House coronavirus doctor pushes unproven ‘herd immunity’ approach
According to data from Johns Hopkins University, the United States has surpassed 6 million recorded coronavirus cases since the pandemic began.
According to data from Johns Hopkins University, the United States has surpassed 6 million recorded coronavirus cases since the pandemic began.
'This is harassment': Church alleges retaliation in L.A. County's ending of parking agreement
An attorney for a Sun Valley church locked in a legal battle with Los Angeles County over the house of worship's decision to hold indoor service despite health warnings of a potential spread of the coronavirus said Monday the county is retaliating by removing the congregation's access to a large portion of a county parking lot after nearly five decades.
An attorney for a Sun Valley church locked in a legal battle with Los Angeles County over the house of worship's decision to hold indoor service despite health warnings of a potential spread of the coronavirus said Monday the county is retaliating by removing the congregation's access to a large portion of a county parking lot after nearly five decades.
South Coast Plaza reopens in Costa Mesa
The giant South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa will reopen Monday, along with many Southern California indoor malls amid a relaxation of some of the state's restrictions.
The giant South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa will reopen Monday, along with many Southern California indoor malls amid a relaxation of some of the state's restrictions.
Research suggests coronavirus vaccine will likely require 2 shots to be effective
Evidence and continuing studies are suggesting that people may need two doses, not just one in order for the vaccine to be effective.
Evidence and continuing studies are suggesting that people may need two doses, not just one in order for the vaccine to be effective.
Netflix will let non-subscribers watch some of its most popular shows and movies for free
Netflix has confirmed that popular shows and movies, such as "Stranger Things," "Bird Box," "The Two Popes" and others, will be available to non-subscribers for free.
Netflix has confirmed that popular shows and movies, such as "Stranger Things," "Bird Box," "The Two Popes" and others, will be available to non-subscribers for free.
A Zoom Thanksgiving? Summer could give way to a bleaker fall
The virus is blamed for over 180,000 deaths and 6 million confirmed infections in the U.S. Worldwide, the death toll is put at almost 850,000, with over 25 million cases.
The virus is blamed for over 180,000 deaths and 6 million confirmed infections in the U.S. Worldwide, the death toll is put at almost 850,000, with over 25 million cases.
California legislators to vote on emergency bill to block evictions
California's legislators will vote Monday on a compromise emergency bill to block evictions across the state when a moratorium expires on Sept. 1.
California's legislators will vote Monday on a compromise emergency bill to block evictions across the state when a moratorium expires on Sept. 1.
California hair salons, barbershops allowed to reopen indoors, but not in LA County
Hair salons and barbershops are set to reopen across California Monday, but not in Los Angeles County.
Hair salons and barbershops are set to reopen across California Monday, but not in Los Angeles County.
LA County continues to see dropping COVID-19 numbers
Los Angeles County reported 1,030 new cases of COVID-19 and 10 additional deaths on Sunday, bringing the county's totals to 240,749 cases and 5,769 fatalities.
Los Angeles County reported 1,030 new cases of COVID-19 and 10 additional deaths on Sunday, bringing the county's totals to 240,749 cases and 5,769 fatalities.