Virtual classrooms open for fall term at Riverside Unified School District

Fall classes began Monday in the Riverside Unified School District, with all students meeting teachers virtually because of the governor's prohibition against in-person instruction based on coronavirus case counts in Riverside County and other counties.  

While California's COVID-19 cases, deaths are on the rise, LA County's numbers appear stable

Los Angeles County health officials said that while the state's coronavirus cases and death have been on the rise in recent weeks, the county appears to have begun to somewhat level out, according to figures released Monday.

Gov. Newsom: Trump's executive order on unemployment benefits would cost California $700M per week

Gov. Gavin Newsom responded Monday after President Donald Trump bypassed Congress and signed four executive orders over the weekend, including one involving unemployment benefits. Newsom said the order would cost California $700 million per week and that the amount "simply doesn't exist." 

Child tests positive for West Nile virus infection in Orange County

A child who tested positive for West Nile Virus is the first person to be infected this year in Orange County, officials reported Monday.

LAUSD offering one-on-one tutoring for students most in need as district continues online learning

Free one-on-one tutoring will provided as part of Los Angeles Unified's plan this fall to bridge the gap for students who need some extra help as the district continues online learning, Superintendent Austin Beutner said Monday.

Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia loses mother, stepfather to COVID-19

The day after his mother's memorial service, Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia announced he has also lost his stepfather to COVID-19 complications. 

School district says no pajamas for online classes

The school district in Illinois’ capital city has updated its school dress code policy for remote learning, saying students can't wear pajama pants, slippers or hats while on camera when classes start this month.

Thermal imaging cameras becoming 'new normal' to screen crowds

As communities and businesses explore ways to protect against community spread of COVID-19, thermal imaging technology is in high demand. 

Protesters, congregate members clash after Newbury Park church holds indoor services despite judge’s ban

Protesters and congregate members clashed after a church in Newbury Park held indoor worship services Sunday morning despite a judge’s temporary restraining order barring the church from doing so.

California's public health director abruptly resigns in midst of coronavirus pandemic

California’s top public health official has resigned, just days after the state announced a fix for a glitch that caused a lag in reporting coronavirus test results used to make decisions about reopening businesses and schools.

Los Angeles County reports another 1,789 cases of COVID-19, 10 more deaths

Los Angeles County reported 1,789 new cases of COVID-19 and 10 more deaths Sunday, bringing the county's totals to 208,528 cases and 4,977 fatalities.

States on hook for billions under Trump's unemployment plan

A plan from President Donald Trump to extend additional unemployment benefits requires states to provide 25 percent of the funds, and it's unclear whether states have the money or the will to do it.

New Zealand marks 100 days of no new reported cases of coronavirus

New Zealand on Sunday marked 100 days since it stamped out the spread of the coronavirus, a rare bright spot in a world that continues to be ravaged by the disease.