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.
East LA man survives battle from COVID-19, doctors call it a miraculous recovery
A coronavirus patient makes a miraculous recovery.
A coronavirus patient makes a miraculous recovery.
US lifts Global Level 4 warning against international travel amid COVID-19, but countries still bar Americans
The advisory, which warns against international travel due to the pandemic, was initially put into effect on March 19.
The advisory, which warns against international travel due to the pandemic, was initially put into effect on March 19.
More than a third of US adults are using cleaning products incorrectly: CDC study
In trying to prevent the transmission of the novel coronavirus, more than a third of U.S. adults are putting their health at risk by using cleaning products incorrectly, according to a recent report.
In trying to prevent the transmission of the novel coronavirus, more than a third of U.S. adults are putting their health at risk by using cleaning products incorrectly, according to a recent report.
Los Angeles bringing mobile COVID-19 testing sites to underserved communities
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced Wednesday that the city will be bringing mobile COVID-19 testing sites to underserved communities.
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced Wednesday that the city will be bringing mobile COVID-19 testing sites to underserved communities.
Cities go to extremes with coronavirus quarantine crackdowns: Checkpoints, power shutoffs, steep fines
With the daily number of coronavirus cases in the United States still hovering at about 50,000 and American deaths from the disease approaching 160,000, cities across the country are taking increasingly severe measures to force the curve of the outbreak downward -- including power shutoffs, fines and more.
With the daily number of coronavirus cases in the United States still hovering at about 50,000 and American deaths from the disease approaching 160,000, cities across the country are taking increasingly severe measures to force the curve of the outbreak downward -- including power shutoffs, fines and more.
1.2 million seek jobless aid after $600 federal check ends
Nearly 1.2 million laid-off Americans applied for state unemployment benefits last week, evidence that the coronavirus keeps forcing companies to slash jobs just as a critical $600 weekly federal jobless payment has expired.
Nearly 1.2 million laid-off Americans applied for state unemployment benefits last week, evidence that the coronavirus keeps forcing companies to slash jobs just as a critical $600 weekly federal jobless payment has expired.
Several county health departments decide against accepting waivers to reopen schools in person
With the fall semester approaching, some California county health departments are deciding against issuing waivers to reopen schools in person, following state guidelines.
With the fall semester approaching, some California county health departments are deciding against issuing waivers to reopen schools in person, following state guidelines.
LA mayor orders DWP to shut off services to houses, businesses that host large parties
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti is cracking down on large unpermitted gatherings that are occurring during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti is cracking down on large unpermitted gatherings that are occurring during the COVID-19 pandemic.
CDC: 15 people hospitalized after ingesting hand sanitizer that contained methanol
The CDC said 15 people were hospitalized after ingesting hand sanitizer that contained methanol, a chemical the FDA says is poisonous if ingested or absorbed through the skin.
The CDC said 15 people were hospitalized after ingesting hand sanitizer that contained methanol, a chemical the FDA says is poisonous if ingested or absorbed through the skin.
CDC warns 2020 could be peak year for polio-like virus that is affecting mostly children
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning for parents and medical officials to be on the lookout for a possible peak in acute flaccid myelitis, a polio-like paralytic illness most often seen in children.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning for parents and medical officials to be on the lookout for a possible peak in acute flaccid myelitis, a polio-like paralytic illness most often seen in children.
JetBlue says it will continue to block middle seats through mid-October as COVID-19 precaution
The airline announced its commitment to blocking middle seats through at least Oct. 15 to help maintain social distancing in the fight against coronavirus.
The airline announced its commitment to blocking middle seats through at least Oct. 15 to help maintain social distancing in the fight against coronavirus.
Younger residents driving up COVID-19 cases in Los Angeles County; parties remain prohibited
On the heels of two highly publicized parties, one of which ended in a fatal shooting, Los Angeles County's public health director warned again Wednesday that such gatherings are forbidden under coronavirus-prevention orders, and attending them endangers the public at large.
On the heels of two highly publicized parties, one of which ended in a fatal shooting, Los Angeles County's public health director warned again Wednesday that such gatherings are forbidden under coronavirus-prevention orders, and attending them endangers the public at large.
Free coronavirus antibody testing site opens for limited time in Baldwin Hills
Dozens of people flocked to Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza Wednesday to take advantage of free coronavirus antibody tests that will be offered for six days over the next two weeks.
Dozens of people flocked to Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza Wednesday to take advantage of free coronavirus antibody tests that will be offered for six days over the next two weeks.
LAUSD board members praise distance-learning plans for fall
Members of the Los Angeles Unified School Board of Education Tuesday heaped praise on distance-learning plans for the fall, on a day that county public health officials confirmed they will not even consider waivers allowing some classes to be held in person.
Members of the Los Angeles Unified School Board of Education Tuesday heaped praise on distance-learning plans for the fall, on a day that county public health officials confirmed they will not even consider waivers allowing some classes to be held in person.
Over 200 protests held nationwide as nurses demand better protection amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Registered nurses who belong to National Nurses United and the California Nurses Association will hold more than 200 protests across the nation Wednesday -- including in Southern California -- to demand greater protections for health care providers and their patients.
Registered nurses who belong to National Nurses United and the California Nurses Association will hold more than 200 protests across the nation Wednesday -- including in Southern California -- to demand greater protections for health care providers and their patients.
Santa Monica to begin 'targeted enforcement' for face coverings, issuing fines beginning this week
City officials will be doing "targeted enforcement" for face coverings in business districts and parks in Santa Monica beginning this week, amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
City officials will be doing "targeted enforcement" for face coverings in business districts and parks in Santa Monica beginning this week, amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
After 28 employees test positive for COVID-19 at Westlake Food 4 Less, workers demand better protection
Grocery store employees at a Food 4 Less in Westlake are demanding better protection and protocols after nearly 30 workers tested positive for COVID-19.
Grocery store employees at a Food 4 Less in Westlake are demanding better protection and protocols after nearly 30 workers tested positive for COVID-19.
Moderna details coronavirus vaccine pricing as orders roll in
Small COVID-19 vaccine doses could cost $32-$37.
Small COVID-19 vaccine doses could cost $32-$37.
Health officials in California report statewide COVID-19 reporting issues
Technological flaws in the state's electronic laboratory system have led to an under-reporting of coronavirus cases in Los Angeles County for at least two weeks, health officials say, prompting outreach to individual testing facilities to verify results.
Technological flaws in the state's electronic laboratory system have led to an under-reporting of coronavirus cases in Los Angeles County for at least two weeks, health officials say, prompting outreach to individual testing facilities to verify results.