US says its embassy in Kabul battling coronavirus outbreak
The U.S. State Department says COVID-19 infections have been reported at its embassy in the Afghan capital. It says in a statement late Friday that the affected staff include diplomats, contractors and locals.
The U.S. State Department says COVID-19 infections have been reported at its embassy in the Afghan capital. It says in a statement late Friday that the affected staff include diplomats, contractors and locals.
California Attorney General Becerra unsure how to enforce governor's statewide mask order
On Thursday, as cases of coronavirus continued to rise in California, Governor Gavin Newsom issued a statewide order requiring the use of face coverings in public spaces.
On Thursday, as cases of coronavirus continued to rise in California, Governor Gavin Newsom issued a statewide order requiring the use of face coverings in public spaces.
Health Officials: LA County making progress in virus fight as additional businesses reopen
As more businesses reopen, Los Angeles County health officials offered assurance that local indicators tracking the pace of coronavirus were continuing to decrease or hold steady, but they again stressed the importance of wearing face coverings to prevent COVID-19 from spiking.
As more businesses reopen, Los Angeles County health officials offered assurance that local indicators tracking the pace of coronavirus were continuing to decrease or hold steady, but they again stressed the importance of wearing face coverings to prevent COVID-19 from spiking.
LA County coronavirus cases rise to 79,609 with 3,063 deaths
Los Angeles County Friday reported 1,414 new coronavirus cases and 38 additional deaths, bringing the totals to 79,609 cases and 3,063 deaths.
Los Angeles County Friday reported 1,414 new coronavirus cases and 38 additional deaths, bringing the totals to 79,609 cases and 3,063 deaths.
Study ties blood type to COVID-19 risk: O may help, A may hurt
A new study suggests that blood type may influence whether someone develops severe COVID-19.
A new study suggests that blood type may influence whether someone develops severe COVID-19.
Long Beach distributes free face shields to businesses
The city of Long Beach will begin distributing free face shields today to local bars, restaurants and personal care businesses set to reopen, in a bid to help owners comply with a new COVID-19 health order.
The city of Long Beach will begin distributing free face shields today to local bars, restaurants and personal care businesses set to reopen, in a bid to help owners comply with a new COVID-19 health order.
Arnold Schwarzenegger says anyone making COVID-19 masks ‘a political issue is an absolute moron’
“If we all wear masks, we will slow down the spread and can reopen safely,” the former California governor said.
“If we all wear masks, we will slow down the spread and can reopen safely,” the former California governor said.
Apple re-closes some stores, raising economic concerns
Seven of the Apple stores that are closing again are in Arizona.
Seven of the Apple stores that are closing again are in Arizona.
AMC Theaters reverses course on masks after backlash
AMC Theaters CEO Adam Aron said Friday that its theaters will require patrons to wear masks upon reopening.
AMC Theaters CEO Adam Aron said Friday that its theaters will require patrons to wear masks upon reopening.
Unemployment: California jobless rate 16.3% in May
California’s unemployment rate in April was much higher than previously thought, state figures released Friday showed, representing a staggering job loss not seen since the Great Depression as businesses struggle under a stay-at-home order meant to slow the spread of coronavirus.
California’s unemployment rate in April was much higher than previously thought, state figures released Friday showed, representing a staggering job loss not seen since the Great Depression as businesses struggle under a stay-at-home order meant to slow the spread of coronavirus.
Nail salons, tattoo parlors, bars allowed to reopen in Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County has issued a revised health order allowing additional businesses to reopen as early as Friday, June 19.
Los Angeles County has issued a revised health order allowing additional businesses to reopen as early as Friday, June 19.
Newsom orders Californians to wear masks in most indoor spaces
The order will require people to wear masks when inside or in line for any indoor public spaces, in healthcare settings like hospitals and pharmacies, while waiting for or riding public transportation and in outdoor spaces where its not possible to stay six feet apart from other people.
The order will require people to wear masks when inside or in line for any indoor public spaces, in healthcare settings like hospitals and pharmacies, while waiting for or riding public transportation and in outdoor spaces where its not possible to stay six feet apart from other people.
New cafe opens doors for the first time since pandemic
The LA County Public Health Department visited 2,000 restaurants last weekend and found that half were not following safety guidelines to stop the spread of COVID-19. Dr. Barbara Ferrer acknowledged that there’s a lot of confusion and she said her team would revisit those eateries to educate them on how to serve people while in compliance.
The LA County Public Health Department visited 2,000 restaurants last weekend and found that half were not following safety guidelines to stop the spread of COVID-19. Dr. Barbara Ferrer acknowledged that there’s a lot of confusion and she said her team would revisit those eateries to educate them on how to serve people while in compliance.
AMC Theatres announces it will resume operations beginning July 15
There were previous concerns regarding the fiscal health of the movie theater behemoth amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
There were previous concerns regarding the fiscal health of the movie theater behemoth amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Orange County allows nail salons, skincare services, massage and tattoo parlors to reopen Friday
Orange County will allow nail salons, massage and tattoo parlors, piercing shops among other personal care services to reopen Friday as long as they meet the state-mandated reopening requirements, health officials announced Thursday.
Orange County will allow nail salons, massage and tattoo parlors, piercing shops among other personal care services to reopen Friday as long as they meet the state-mandated reopening requirements, health officials announced Thursday.
1.5 million more laid-off workers seek unemployment benefits
The latest figure from the Labor Department marks the 11th straight weekly decline in applications since they peaked at nearly 7 million in March.
The latest figure from the Labor Department marks the 11th straight weekly decline in applications since they peaked at nearly 7 million in March.
'Adapt or die' -- Restaurants find ways to evolve amid coronavirus
The virus has decimated the restaurant industry, leaving millions unemployed and shuttering countless spots for good. Many dine-in restaurants have turned to delivery or takeout. Some have become food banks or trading posts.
The virus has decimated the restaurant industry, leaving millions unemployed and shuttering countless spots for good. Many dine-in restaurants have turned to delivery or takeout. Some have become food banks or trading posts.
South Pasadena bar owner charged with opening on St. Patrick’s Day during COVID-19 lockdown
The owner of a South Pasadena bar is facing a misdemeanor charge for allegedly violating the county's coronavirus health order by opening the business on St. Patrick's Day, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office announced.
The owner of a South Pasadena bar is facing a misdemeanor charge for allegedly violating the county's coronavirus health order by opening the business on St. Patrick's Day, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office announced.
LA County reports 2,129 daily new coronavirus cases, highest number since beginning of pandemic
Los Angeles County Wednesday reported 2,129 new coronavirus cases and 34 additional deaths, bringing the totals to 77,189 cases and 2,991 deaths.
Los Angeles County Wednesday reported 2,129 new coronavirus cases and 34 additional deaths, bringing the totals to 77,189 cases and 2,991 deaths.
Orange County reports 205 new cases of COVID-19, 10 more deaths
The Orange County Health Care Agency reported Wednesday that 10 more people have succumbed to COVID-19, raising the cumulative death toll to 243, with 26 of the deaths coming this week.
The Orange County Health Care Agency reported Wednesday that 10 more people have succumbed to COVID-19, raising the cumulative death toll to 243, with 26 of the deaths coming this week.