New England Journal of Medicine calls for US leaders to be voted out over COVID-19 handling

The New England Journal of Medicine published a scathing editorial calling for the current administration to be voted out in November over the handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

California governor's office says to put on mask between bites

A confusing message released by Governor Gavin Newsom's office encourages people to wear a mask "between bites" when dining out in public, while also saying you should "minimize the number of times you take your mask off."

Having a baby later in life may increase longevity, study suggests

Following the birth of a woman’s last child, certain measurements may be linked with her projected lifespan, according to a study recently published.

California governor’s staff member positive for COVID-19

A member of California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office staff tested positive for COVID-19 this week and contact tracing has begun, the office said in a statement Wednesday.

California theme parks must remain closed for now, Governor Newsom says

California’s theme parks got discouraging news on Wednesday when Governor Gavin Newsom announced they must remain closed, for now.

Report: Coachella organizers could postpone festival a third time

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival may be pushed back a third time to next fall, according to a report published Wednesday.  

IRS reaching out to millions who have not claimed $1,200 stimulus check

The head of the IRS, on the defensive over millions of Americans in danger of missing coronavirus relief payments, says the agency is reaching out to low-income and homeless people, military personnel and veterans and those with limited English to notify them they may be eligible.

Catholic priest sues Newsom for 'violating religious rights' with California's COVID-19 shutdown

A Catholic priest is suing Governor Gavin Newsom for allegedly "violating religious rights" by shutting down indoor church services across California amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Los Angeles County reports highest daily spike in COVID-19 cases since August 22

On a day that indoor shopping malls were permitted to reopen at limited capacity, Los Angeles County Wednesday reported its highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in six weeks.

LAUSD superintendent pens letter to President Trump calling for emergency funding for schools

On Wednesday, Los Angeles Unified Superintendent Austin Beutner issued an open letter to President Trump informing the president that the district will not be including a prepared letter from the president in family food boxes and calling for immediate passage of a bipartisan bill providing relief for schools.

Study: Early coronavirus cases in SoCal linked to New York

Most COVID-19 patients in Southern California during the early months of the pandemic appear to have been infected by a variant from New York state via Europe, not directly from China.

AP source: 2 more Titans test positive, Pats cancel practice

Sports Illustrated reported that reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore tested positive for the virus on Wednesday and was added to the team’s reserve/COVID-19 list.

Trump calls Michigan Supreme Court ruling a 'BIG win', says churches and schools should open: "Have fun!"

President Donald Trump said the Michigan Supreme Court ruling on Governor Gretchen Whitmer's executive orders was a big win for the state and encouraged churches and schools to reopen.

Indoor shopping malls reopen in Los Angeles County at 25% capacity

Indoor shopping malls will be permitted to reopen Wednesday in Los Angeles County at 25% capacity, just in time for holiday shopping. 

Distance learning brings glitchy connections, cramped quarters, more time with family

Sure it's nice to sleep in and do math problems in comfy clothes. But there are a host of other problems, like a lack of technology and even textbooks making virtual learning more difficult, especially for those at the lower end of the socioeconomic rung. 

Best outdoor sports bar hot spots in Los Angeles

The new ''upscale'' sports bar in Universal City had been open for just a few months when the pandemic shut it and so many others down, now thanks to sports, and thanks to the success of L.A.'s teams, they just might make it to the finish line, whenever and wherever that turns out to be.