Fear, language barriers hinder immigrant COVID-19 contact-tracing
The crucial job of reaching people who test positive for the coronavirus and those they’ve come in contact with is proving especially difficult in immigrant communities because of language barriers, confusion and fear of the government.
The crucial job of reaching people who test positive for the coronavirus and those they’ve come in contact with is proving especially difficult in immigrant communities because of language barriers, confusion and fear of the government.
The difficulties of distance learning for families facing homelessness
Distance learning can be hard for any student, but for kids facing homelessness there are extra added challenges.
Distance learning can be hard for any student, but for kids facing homelessness there are extra added challenges.
Taking distance learning to a whole new level by teaching from a camping tent
The question, of course, is why is a Yucaipa Special Needs teacher holding her remote classes from a tiny tent outside her home?
The question, of course, is why is a Yucaipa Special Needs teacher holding her remote classes from a tiny tent outside her home?
Compton Unified School District adapts to distance learning model
UPDATE: The Compton Education Association released this statement since this story was last published: "The CEA (Compton Education Association) is trying to work with the district to allow teachers to work from home too vs. the current policy that requires teachers to teach in person everyday from the classroom."
UPDATE: The Compton Education Association released this statement since this story was last published: "The CEA (Compton Education Association) is trying to work with the district to allow teachers to work from home too vs. the current policy that requires teachers to teach in person everyday from the classroom."
‘The worst fall from a public health perspective’: CDC director warns of dual threat of COVID-19 and flu
CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield warned that if Americans don’t practice basic measures to fight the spread of the coronavirus now, the U.S. could face “the worst fall from a public health perspective.”
CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield warned that if Americans don’t practice basic measures to fight the spread of the coronavirus now, the U.S. could face “the worst fall from a public health perspective.”
How to make your own disinfectant wipes at home — safely and easily
You can make your own disinfectant wipes but you must be careful.
You can make your own disinfectant wipes but you must be careful.
Gov. Newsom stresses importance of daily live teacher instruction
California Gov. Gavin Newsom - and the father of four children - tackled the issue of schools on Friday, saying that he was hopeful that while education will be modified because of coronavirus, he wanted the year to be as "successful as it can be."
California Gov. Gavin Newsom - and the father of four children - tackled the issue of schools on Friday, saying that he was hopeful that while education will be modified because of coronavirus, he wanted the year to be as "successful as it can be."
East Bay assemblyman proposes tax on wealthiest Californians to rebound from coronavirus
Rob Bonta's bill would apply a .4% tax on individuals who have assets of $30 million or more.
Rob Bonta's bill would apply a .4% tax on individuals who have assets of $30 million or more.
US, Mexico and Canada agree to extend non-essential travel ban through Sept. 21 amid COVID-19 pandemic
U.S. Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf confirmed the extension on Friday.
U.S. Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf confirmed the extension on Friday.
Coronavirus outbreak reported among 10 UPS facilities across Los Angeles County
Health officials Thursday reported an 84-patient outbreak among 10 UPS facilities scattered across Los Angeles County.
Health officials Thursday reported an 84-patient outbreak among 10 UPS facilities scattered across Los Angeles County.
3 arrested in attack on teenage Chili's worker enforcing coronavirus rules, police say
The 17-year-old hostess told news outlets she was working at a Baton Rouge Chili’s last weekend when a party of 11 people arrived and wanted to be seated together.
The 17-year-old hostess told news outlets she was working at a Baton Rouge Chili’s last weekend when a party of 11 people arrived and wanted to be seated together.
Free COVID-19 testing offered at Food 4 Less in Westlake after 28 employees test positive
Grocery workers represented by United Food and Commercial Workers Local 770 will have access to free COVID-19 testing Friday at the Food 4 Less in Westlake, where more than two dozen cases have been confirmed.
Grocery workers represented by United Food and Commercial Workers Local 770 will have access to free COVID-19 testing Friday at the Food 4 Less in Westlake, where more than two dozen cases have been confirmed.
More than a quarter of young adults contemplated suicide during coronavirus pandemic, CDC says
The CDC mental health survey found that younger adults, minorities, essential workers and unpaid adult caregivers have been disproportionately impacted.
The CDC mental health survey found that younger adults, minorities, essential workers and unpaid adult caregivers have been disproportionately impacted.
California school in violation of health order ordered to close
News reports showed students gathered in groups at the school for the first day of the new school year without practicing social distancing or wearing masks.
News reports showed students gathered in groups at the school for the first day of the new school year without practicing social distancing or wearing masks.
CDC says masks with exhalation valves do not prevent spread of COVID-19
The CDC updated its guidance on facial coverings, warning people against wearing masks with exhalation valves or vents, saying they allow air to exhale from the masks, potentially transmitting infectious respiratory droplets to others.
The CDC updated its guidance on facial coverings, warning people against wearing masks with exhalation valves or vents, saying they allow air to exhale from the masks, potentially transmitting infectious respiratory droplets to others.
NCAA cancels fall championships as major football marches on amid COVID-19 pandemic
Last week the NCAA Board of Governors said championship events in a sport would canceled if fewer than 50% of the teams competing in that sports played a regular season.
Last week the NCAA Board of Governors said championship events in a sport would canceled if fewer than 50% of the teams competing in that sports played a regular season.
LA County health officer again urges businesses to heed virus prevention order
Citing continuing outbreaks at large employment centers, Los Angeles County's health officer urged business owners again Thursday to follow coronavirus-prevention measures, stressing that lower-income essential workers are paying the price for lapses.
Citing continuing outbreaks at large employment centers, Los Angeles County's health officer urged business owners again Thursday to follow coronavirus-prevention measures, stressing that lower-income essential workers are paying the price for lapses.
Hundreds of students across US in quarantine after COVID-19 outbreaks at reopened schools
Coronavirus outbreaks are hindering many school districts’ reopening plans.
Coronavirus outbreaks are hindering many school districts’ reopening plans.
Biden calls for nationwide COVID-19 mask mandate
Joe Biden is calling for a nationwide protective mask mandate, citing health experts' predictions that it could save 40,000 lives from coronavirus over the next three months.
Joe Biden is calling for a nationwide protective mask mandate, citing health experts' predictions that it could save 40,000 lives from coronavirus over the next three months.
Fitness company fights for industry to be deemed 'essential'
A fitness company is spearheading a statewide initiative to demonstrate to Governor Gavin Newsom that fitness is an "essential" business.
A fitness company is spearheading a statewide initiative to demonstrate to Governor Gavin Newsom that fitness is an "essential" business.