OpenCALNow: Riverside, Orange, San Diego Counties call on Newsom to allow all businesses to reopen

Officials from Orange, Riverside and San Diego Counties are calling on Governor Newsom to allow all businesses in their counties to reopen safely, arguing that the requirements set by the governor have been met.

Beutner: COVID-19 numbers still too high to reopen LAUSD schools

Superintendent Austin Beutner said Monday that public schools in Los Angeles are not yet ready to reopen for in-person instruction amid the coronavirus, even as he detailed some of the challenges in virtual learning.

Weather Forecast: Sunday, Sept. 27
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The latest forecast and air quality conditions for the greater Los Angeles area, including beaches, valleys and desert regions.

Coffee may help colon cancer patients’ longevity, study finds

A recent study suggests that colon cancer patients who drink at least 2-3 cups of coffee a day could see a lower risk of disease progression and death.

Orange County reports 246 new cases of COVID-19, two more deaths

Orange County reported 246 new cases of COVID-19 and two additional deaths Sunday, bringing the county's totals to 53,315 cases and 1,216 fatalities.

Boredom prompts half of Americans to start holiday shopping early, study claims

The holidays can be a stressful time of year, thanks in part to all the hectic holiday shopping. After all, it’s not uncommon for people to dread dealing with the crowds at stores or malls, as everyone tries to find the perfect gift before it sells out.

Weather Forecast: Saturday, Sept. 26
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The latest forecast and air quality conditions for the greater Los Angeles area, including beaches, valleys and desert regions.

CSULB issues quarantine, pauses campus instruction after COVID-19 outbreak

Cal State Long Beach has placed all students who live on campus in quarantine after five students tested positive for COVID-19, including four who live at residence halls, university officials announced.

Orange County reports 165 new cases of COVID-19, 10 deaths

Orange County reported 165 new cases of COVID-19 and 10 additional deaths Saturday, bringing the county's totals to 53,069 cases and 1,214 fatalities.

Hospital staff cheers as 13-year-old COVID-19 survivor is discharged after 57 days in ICU

There were moments where her care team did not know if she was going to make it through the night. So, when the time came for Augustina to finally be discharged to a local rehabilitation facility as a step toward going home, the entire hospital staff wanted to give her the hero's send-off she deserved.  

California governor signs law to grow mental health coverage

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law on Friday that for the first time in California defines “medical necessity,” a move aimed at requiring private health insurance plans to pay for more mental health and drug addiction treatments.

California coronavirus hospitalizations could surge in next month

California has begun to see concerning upticks in coronavirus data after a sustained period of decline, the state’s top health official said Friday, urging people to renew efforts to prevent spread.

Weather Forecast: Friday, Sept. 25
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The latest forecast and air quality conditions for the greater Los Angeles area, including beaches, valleys and desert regions.

NIH researchers find genetic link in patients with severe COVID-19

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health say they have found a genetic link in patients who have severe COVID-19 and are closer to finding why more men die from the disease.

Weather Forecast for Friday, Sept. 25
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The latest forecast and air quality conditions for the greater Los Angeles area, including beaches, valleys and desert regions.

Parents sue LAUSD over online learning plan

Nine parents of Los Angeles Unified children have filed a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging that the district's plans for distance learning are inadequate and violate students' rights to a basic public education under the state constitution.