Member of Oakland A's tests positive for COVID-19

A member of the Oakland A's organization has tested positive for COVID-19, leading to the postponement of the team's game against the Astros while the Athletics self-isolate.

Fad or future? Telehealth expansion eyed beyond COVID-19 pandemic

During the coronavirus pandemic the use of telehealth visits has taken off after Medicare temporarily relaxed restrictions that predated the smartphone era.

India records biggest single-day coronavirus infection spike with 78,761 new cases

India registered 78,761 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, the biggest single-day spike in the world since the pandemic began, just as the government began easing restrictions to help the battered economy.

Pechanga Casino enacts stricter COVID-19 rules

Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula announced stricter coronavirus safety measures related to face coverings.

The Issue Is: Coronavirus, The RNC, and racial justice intensified

On the coronavirus front, The United States surpassed 180,000 deaths. On the political front, President Trump accepted the Republican nomination at a national convention unlike any seen in modern history. And on the streets of many of America’s major cities, protests for racial justice intensified following the police shooting of 29-year-old Jacob Blake.

Lakewood boy, 16, shares his story after difficult battle with COVID-19 following birthday party

Pierre St. Julian, 16, was diagnosed with COVID-19 following his 16th birthday party — which 11 family members attended. Days later, everyone who attended the party tested positive for COVID-19 except two people. Not long after, one of the attendees died from the virus.

LA County says hair salons, barbershops must remain closed despite Newsom's announcement

Despite Governor Gavin Newsom’s announcement Friday that hair salons, barbershops and some shopping centers can reopen indoor operations under new safety rules/modifications, Los Angeles County is still saying no under the county's stricter health officer order.

California governor announces new, slower reopening plan amid COVID-19 pandemic

Gov. Gavin Newsom introduced a new four-tier, color-coded system Friday that will replace California’s monitoring list. Under the new system, all of the state's hair salons and barbershops are permitted to reopen indoors with modifications. 

LA County reports increase in children diagnosed with rare inflammatory condition linked to COVID-19

Los Angeles County health officials warned again Friday that the coronavirus can infect children as easily as it can adults, while also reporting three additional local cases of a pediatric inflammatory syndrome linked to COVID-19 infections.

Chicken plant in California to shut down amid uncontrolled COVID-19 outbreak, 8 deaths

A chicken processing plant in central California has been ordered to shut down after it became the site of one of the largest and most severe COVID-19 outbreaks in the state, health officials said.

Los Angeles legal fund to help people amid COVID-19 expands, mayor says

Mayor Eric Garcetti and City Attorney Mike Feuer said Friday that the L.A. Represents initiative, a program that provides free legal services to residents facing hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, has expanded.

104 new COVID-19 cases reported among USC students in 4 days

The number of coronavirus cases confirmed among USC students continued rising, with the university announcing 104 new cases over the past four days, with the spread primarily attributed to gatherings of students at off-campus housing.

Los Angeles County reports 38 more coronavirus deaths, 1,636 new cases

Another 38 deaths due to the coronavirus were reported in Los Angeles County Thursday, while health officials again urged people participating in protests to take precautions against spreading the virus.

Beach communities urge no large gatherings to end bummer summer

The unofficial end of our bummer summer is coming up, but don’t get any crazy ideas. Los Angeles County says if Labor Day weekend gets too crowded, Beaches & Harbor could have to close the beaches but it doesn’t have any plans to.  

United Airlines will furlough up to 2,850 pilots without more federal aid

United Airlines says it will furlough up to 2,850 pilots this fall unless the federal government provides more coronavirus-relief money to the nation's airlines.

Delta bans nearly 250 people from flying on its planes for refusing to wear masks

In an internal memo released Thursday, Delta Air Lines has placed more than 240 people on a “no fly list” for failing to comply with its mandatory mask policy.