Mexican state eyes closing US border as COVID-19 cases rise in Arizona
Reacting to a spike in virus cases reported in Arizona, the top health official in the Mexican state of Sonora is asking Mexico’s federal government to temporarily close the border to non-essential visits from the U.S.
Reacting to a spike in virus cases reported in Arizona, the top health official in the Mexican state of Sonora is asking Mexico’s federal government to temporarily close the border to non-essential visits from the U.S.
Kids and masks: LA County sees spike of COVID-19 cases in children
At Memorial Park in La Canada Flintridge, 4-year-old Sasha Benichou and his parents are all wearing masks.
At Memorial Park in La Canada Flintridge, 4-year-old Sasha Benichou and his parents are all wearing masks.
Riverside County man dies one day after posting about contracting virus at party
“Don’t be a (bleeping) idiot like me,” wrote Thomas Macias on his Facebook page. It was a message full of regret. He was warning people about going to parties without wearing a mask.
“Don’t be a (bleeping) idiot like me,” wrote Thomas Macias on his Facebook page. It was a message full of regret. He was warning people about going to parties without wearing a mask.
Lancaster mayor vows to hold 4th of July show despite countywide ban
The mayor of Lancaster is eager to still have a 4th of July fireworks show despite coronavirus concerns.
The mayor of Lancaster is eager to still have a 4th of July fireworks show despite coronavirus concerns.
Wear a face covering or pay up: Deputies to issue $300 citation for non-mask wearers in West Hollywood
Refusing to wear a face covering in West Hollywood could cost you $300 in fines and fees beginning Thursday.
Refusing to wear a face covering in West Hollywood could cost you $300 in fines and fees beginning Thursday.
Miami-Dade reinstates curfew, rolls back reopening of entertainment venues
Miami-Dade County has remained one of the state's hardest-hit by the pandemic and as cases skyrocket in the sunshine state, the county's government is bringing back a curfew starting Friday, July 3 until further notice.
Miami-Dade County has remained one of the state's hardest-hit by the pandemic and as cases skyrocket in the sunshine state, the county's government is bringing back a curfew starting Friday, July 3 until further notice.
CHP officials reviewing permits for protests planned for July 4th weekend
As bars and beaches close and establishments face restrictions, CHP officials are reviewing permits for protests this upcoming weekend.
As bars and beaches close and establishments face restrictions, CHP officials are reviewing permits for protests this upcoming weekend.
Beloved middle school cafeteria worker dies from COVID-19
It’s devastating and scary. Lilian Teret complained about her annual allergies to her daughter, and within a week, she was taken in an ambulance to Northridge Hospital, where she ended up in the ICU sick with COVID-19.
It’s devastating and scary. Lilian Teret complained about her annual allergies to her daughter, and within a week, she was taken in an ambulance to Northridge Hospital, where she ended up in the ICU sick with COVID-19.
'Everyone needs to wear a mask': Doctors issue urgent plea to Americans as COVID-19 cases surge
The surge has been blamed in part on Americans not wearing masks or following other social distancing guidelines as states reopened over the past few weeks.
The surge has been blamed in part on Americans not wearing masks or following other social distancing guidelines as states reopened over the past few weeks.
US adds 4.8 million jobs as unemployment falls to 11.1%
While the jobless rate was down from 13.3% in May, it is still at a Depression-era level. And the data was gathered during the second week of June, just before a number of states began to reverse or suspend the reopenings of their economies to try to beat back the virus.
While the jobless rate was down from 13.3% in May, it is still at a Depression-era level. And the data was gathered during the second week of June, just before a number of states began to reverse or suspend the reopenings of their economies to try to beat back the virus.
Santa Monica allowing citations for failing to wear mask in public: $100 for first violation
The city of Santa Monica strengthened face-covering requirements on Thursday, setting designated fines for individuals who don't wear them when required.
The city of Santa Monica strengthened face-covering requirements on Thursday, setting designated fines for individuals who don't wear them when required.
Students inspire school bus driver to earn his college degree
A school bus driver in Massachusetts returned to the classroom and earned his college degree -- and he says he was inspired to do so by the students he drove to school each day.
A school bus driver in Massachusetts returned to the classroom and earned his college degree -- and he says he was inspired to do so by the students he drove to school each day.
Twitter says it will add an edit button to tweets when ‘everyone wears a mask’
Twitter users have long asked for the ability to edit their tweets, and now the company has offered to provide one — but there are strings attached.
Twitter users have long asked for the ability to edit their tweets, and now the company has offered to provide one — but there are strings attached.
'Wear a mask, slow the spread' ahead of July 4: California PSA
Ahead of the Fourth of July weekend, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced California is launching a major Public Service Announcement campaign that encourages everyone to wear a mask in order to help mitigate the spread of the coronavirus.
Ahead of the Fourth of July weekend, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced California is launching a major Public Service Announcement campaign that encourages everyone to wear a mask in order to help mitigate the spread of the coronavirus.
'Wear a mask, slow the spread' ahead of July 4: California PSA
Ahead of the Fourth of July weekend, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced California is launching a major Public Service Announcement campaign that encourages everyone to wear a mask in order to help mitigate the spread of the coronavirus.
Ahead of the Fourth of July weekend, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced California is launching a major Public Service Announcement campaign that encourages everyone to wear a mask in order to help mitigate the spread of the coronavirus.
LA County gyms now require masks and gloves to be worn at all times — even while working out
Gym members in Los Angeles County will now have to wear masks and use gloves as soon as they step foot inside the gym, including while working out.
Gym members in Los Angeles County will now have to wear masks and use gloves as soon as they step foot inside the gym, including while working out.
Amid coronavirus spikes, COVID-19 testing demand is outpacing capacity, major test providers warn
The demand for coronavirus testing in the U.S. once again is beginning to outpace the supply.
The demand for coronavirus testing in the U.S. once again is beginning to outpace the supply.
Los Angeles County leaders urge public to stay 'safer-at-home' on 4th of July due to COVID-19
Los Angeles County leaders issued a statement Thursday urging residents to stay home this 4th of July holiday weekend to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and ensure the healthcare system is not overwhelmed.
Los Angeles County leaders issued a statement Thursday urging residents to stay home this 4th of July holiday weekend to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and ensure the healthcare system is not overwhelmed.
USC reverses course, says classes will primarily be online during fall semester
Reversing course from an announcement made one month ago, USC officials now say undergraduate fall courses will primarily remain online during the fall semester.
Reversing course from an announcement made one month ago, USC officials now say undergraduate fall courses will primarily remain online during the fall semester.
California creates ‘strike teams’ to enforce coronavirus guidelines
California is creating “strike teams” from 10 state agencies to enforce guidelines designed to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday.
California is creating “strike teams” from 10 state agencies to enforce guidelines designed to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday.