Gun sales soar amid COVID-19 pandemic

Redstone Firearms in Burbank is the only black-owned gun shop on the West Coast.  

Family sends urgent warning after beloved LA City firefighter dies from COVID-19

44-year-old Jose Perez was no stranger to emergencies. As a firefighter and paramedic in the LA City Fire Department he saw it all. But never did he think his body would be attacked by a potentially fatal virus. Last weekend, the man known for his generous heart and great physical strength died due to complications with COVID-19. He was the first LA City Firefighter to die from the virus.

Garcetti says COVID-19 'Travel Safely Ambassadors' to deploy at LAX on Monday

Mayor Eric Garcetti said that a "Travel Safely Ambassador Program'' will begin next week at Los Angeles International Airport, with workers handing out free masks to people who need them, along with informational materials about safety precautions to fight COVID-19.

Sun Valley church refuses to close despite pandemic

Some churches are holding services that are not necessarily following the updated COVID-19 restrictions.

House COVID oversight panel demands documents from 4 states

The Democratic head of a congressional coronavirus oversight panel has demanded that Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and three other Republican governors provide documents showing how their states are combating the pandemic.

Orange County school board to sue California over school closures

Education officials in Orange County are planning to sue Gov. Gavin Newsom and state health officials over rules barring most schools from reopening classrooms when the academic year starts due to the coronavirus.

LA County again breaks record for most coronavirus deaths in a single day

Los Angeles County on Wednesday reported its highest daily amount of new coronavirus cases and deaths since the pandemic, but county health officials attributed a large portion to a backlog that started last Thursday and went through Sunday from the state’s electronic lab system.

LA County secures $15M for childcare vouchers for essential workers, low-income families

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has allocated $15 million from its CARE Acts funding for childcare vouchers that will help essential workers and low-income families who are relying on daycare centers to take care of their kids while they are at work.

Taller people face higher risk of catching COVID-19, survey says

2,000 people were surveyed to determine if personal attributes, work and living practices play a role in transmission.

These are the major retailers closed on Thanksgiving Day 2020

Amid the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases across the country, major retailers have announced the decision to close businesses on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26.

Parents and teachers turning to 'micro-school' approach to educate students safely from home

Parents and teachers across the country are turning to the "micro-school" approach to educate students from the safety of their homes, including here in Southern California.

Young women take on new role as investors during coronavirus shutdown

When singer Princess Fortier learned the coronavirus would put her music performance career on hold, she turned to invest in the stock market. She's among the new, young faces who've found the time or the need to look into ways to make money.

OC Supervisors approve permit that allows more businesses to move into parking lots

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a temporary permit Tuesday that allows businesses in unincorporated areas of the Orange County to move their companies into their parking lots. 

Misinformation on the virus is proving highly contagious

As the world races to find a vaccine and a cure for COVID-19, there is seemingly no antidote in sight to the burgeoning outbreak of coronavirus conspiracy theories, hoaxes, anti-mask myths and sham treatments.

Robot that flips burgers, cooks fries helps eliminate touching points when your food is being prepared

If you're worried about human contact and how many people are touching your food when it's being prepared — fear not! Miso Robotics has created "Flippy," the world's first autonomous robotic kitchen assistant.