US adds 1.8 million jobs in July, a dip from previous months

US adds 1.8 million jobs in July, a dip from previous months

The United States added 1.8 million jobs in July, a pullback from the gains of May and June and evidence that the resurgent coronavirus is stalling hiring and slowing an economic rebound.

The United States added 1.8 million jobs in July, a pullback from the gains of May and June and evidence that the resurgent coronavirus is stalling hiring and slowing an economic rebound.

Hermosa Beach to fine people for not wearing face coverings in crowded parts of city, including beach

Hermosa Beach to fine people for not wearing face coverings in crowded parts of city, including beach

Beginning Saturday, the city of Hermosa Beach will begin to enforce a new mask ordinance requiring residents to wear face coverings anytime they are in the more crowded parts of the city, including on the beach.

Beginning Saturday, the city of Hermosa Beach will begin to enforce a new mask ordinance requiring residents to wear face coverings anytime they are in the more crowded parts of the city, including on the beach.

Newbury Park church defying orders to halt indoor services

Newbury Park church defying orders to halt indoor services

A Newbury Park church plans to continue indoor services despite local and state orders prohibiting large worship gatherings. 

A Newbury Park church plans to continue indoor services despite local and state orders prohibiting large worship gatherings. 

Russia's race for coronavirus vaccine raises concerns in the West

Russia's race for coronavirus vaccine raises concerns in the West

Russia is boasting that it’s about to be the first country to approve a COVID-19 vaccine, with mass vaccinations planned as early as October using shots that are yet to complete clinical trials.

Russia is boasting that it’s about to be the first country to approve a COVID-19 vaccine, with mass vaccinations planned as early as October using shots that are yet to complete clinical trials.

Safe 'hugging booths' allow the elderly to connect with family during coronavirus pandemic

Safe 'hugging booths' allow the elderly to connect with family during coronavirus pandemic

Some Texans are trying to relieve the loneliness and isolation that many elderly Americans are feeling during the coronavirus pandemic by creating safe “hugging booths.”

Some Texans are trying to relieve the loneliness and isolation that many elderly Americans are feeling during the coronavirus pandemic by creating safe “hugging booths.”

‘You just brought it home’: Environmental virologist explains how phones make virus germs mobile

‘You just brought it home’: Environmental virologist explains how phones make virus germs mobile

While many Americans have been keeping their hands clean to avoid transferring bacteria during the coronavirus pandemic, Dr. Charles Gerba warns that phones, which are essentially an extension of ourselves, are actually “mobile germ devices.”

While many Americans have been keeping their hands clean to avoid transferring bacteria during the coronavirus pandemic, Dr. Charles Gerba warns that phones, which are essentially an extension of ourselves, are actually “mobile germ devices.”

HHS Secretary Alex Azar recommends mask use, but not national mandate

HHS Secretary Alex Azar recommends mask use, but not national mandate

As the debate over a national mask mandate continues, Alex Azar, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, pushed back against criticism that the White House has been delivering mixed messages on the use of face coverings.

As the debate over a national mask mandate continues, Alex Azar, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, pushed back against criticism that the White House has been delivering mixed messages on the use of face coverings.

HHS Secretary Azar optimistic millions of vaccine doses will be ready by year’s end

HHS Secretary Azar optimistic millions of vaccine doses will be ready by year’s end

With more than 63 million coronavirus tests having been conducted in the US, the Secretary of Health and Human Services is now expressing optimism about the prospect of millions of vaccine doses by year’s end.

With more than 63 million coronavirus tests having been conducted in the US, the Secretary of Health and Human Services is now expressing optimism about the prospect of millions of vaccine doses by year’s end.

Alaska Airlines no longer making face mask exemptions, banning passengers who refuse

Alaska Airlines no longer making face mask exemptions, banning passengers who refuse

Alaska Airlines has intensified its mask mandate as the coronavirus pandemic continues, requiring all passengers over the age of 2 to wear a facial covering — with no exceptions.

Alaska Airlines has intensified its mask mandate as the coronavirus pandemic continues, requiring all passengers over the age of 2 to wear a facial covering — with no exceptions.

Parents describe difficulties of teaching disabled kids during the pandemic

Parents describe difficulties of teaching disabled kids during the pandemic

The idea of learning on a computer screen using an app like Zoom is an alternative to being in the classroom, but it's clearly not effective for all kids... especially those with disabilities.

The idea of learning on a computer screen using an app like Zoom is an alternative to being in the classroom, but it's clearly not effective for all kids... especially those with disabilities.

Lawmakers take aim at Newsom, demand EDD reform after a million unemployment claims go unanswered

Lawmakers take aim at Newsom, demand EDD reform after a million unemployment claims go unanswered

If you have not received your unemployment check, you are not alone. The backlog, according to EDD officials, is more than a million claims. The department admits they are overwhelmed and have been given until next month to clear the problem, but a group of state legislators are saying enough is enough.

If you have not received your unemployment check, you are not alone. The backlog, according to EDD officials, is more than a million claims. The department admits they are overwhelmed and have been given until next month to clear the problem, but a group of state legislators are saying enough is enough.

Orange County reports 580 new COVID-19 cases, 32 more deaths

Orange County reports 580 new COVID-19 cases, 32 more deaths

The Orange County Health Care Agency Thursday reported 32 COVID-19 fatalities, raising the coronavirus death toll to 697, but the number of hospitalizations edged down.

The Orange County Health Care Agency Thursday reported 32 COVID-19 fatalities, raising the coronavirus death toll to 697, but the number of hospitalizations edged down.

Stimulus check missing $500? IRS to start sending parents payments this week

Stimulus check missing $500? IRS to start sending parents payments this week

The IRS will begin rectifying economic impact payment amounts for individuals who may not have received all that they were eligible for – and households can expect to receive the extra cash within the coming weeks.

The IRS will begin rectifying economic impact payment amounts for individuals who may not have received all that they were eligible for – and households can expect to receive the extra cash within the coming weeks.

Emotional memorial held for LAPD officer who died of COVID-19

Emotional memorial held for LAPD officer who died of COVID-19

Family, co-workers and elected officials gathered Thursday for a memorial service to honor the life of Los Angeles Police Department Officer Valentin Martinez, the agency's first sworn employee to die of complications from COVID-19.

Family, co-workers and elected officials gathered Thursday for a memorial service to honor the life of Los Angeles Police Department Officer Valentin Martinez, the agency's first sworn employee to die of complications from COVID-19.