Schedules changed at various coronavirus testing sites in LA

Although Los Angeles County is lifting curfew orders, safety concerns prompted by continuing protests will result in modified operating hours at some COVID-19 testing sites.

Las Vegas reopens from historic coronavirus casino closure

Hotel-casinos in suburban Las Vegas were the first to open at 12:01 a.m., to be followed later in the morning by a restart of the iconic Bellagio fountain and reopenings of several resorts on the Las Vegas Strip.

Los Angeles County reports 1,469 new coronavirus cases, 44 more deaths

Los Angeles County on Thursday reported 1,469 new coronavirus cases and 44 additional deaths, bringing the totals to 59,650 cases and 2,531 deaths.

FTC warns of ‘large scale’ unemployment fraud scam amid coronavirus pandemic

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning of a “large-scale scam erupting in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic” involving impostors who are filing claims for unemployment benefits using the personal information of people who have not filed any claims. 

1.9 million seek jobless aid even as reopenings slow layoffs

Nearly 1.9 million people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, evidence that many employers are still cutting jobs even as the gradual reopening of businesses has slowed the pace of layoffs.

AP source: NBA owners approve 22-team season restart plan

The plan, once approved, would have 13 Western Conference teams and nine Eastern Conference teams going to Disney, and the cutoff being that teams must be within six games of a playoff spot at this point. Playoffs would start in August, and the NBA Finals will likely stretch into October, the person said.

Los Angeles County reports 1,155 new coronavirus cases, 46 additional deaths

Los Angeles County on Wednesday reported 1,155 new coronavirus cases and 46 additional deaths, bringing the totals to 58,234 cases and 2,489 deaths.

Mother and daughter graduate medical school together and get matched at same hospital

Dr. Cynthia Kudji and her daughter, Dr. Jasmine Kudji, recently became the first to graduate from medical school together and the first to match at the same hospital.

LA Pride leaders announce solidarity march for racial justice on June 14

The organizers of Los Angeles' annual gay pride festival announced on Wednesday that they will hold a march in solidarity with recent demonstrations against racism on June 14.  

Cinema chain AMC warns it may not survive the pandemic

Movie theater chain AMC warned Wednesday that it may not survive the coronavirus pandemic, which has shuttered its theaters and led film studios to explore releasing more movies directly to viewers over the internet.

Report: California's COVID-19 cases rising, bucking national trend

California, where health experts warn of a potential second wave of the coronavirus as the economy reopens, is seeing cases rise at a raid clip, even as other states have seen the first wave fade, it was reported Wednesday.

USC will resume in-person classes August 17 with mandatory face-coverings, physical distancing

The University of Southern California will resume in-person classes for the fall semester on August 17 with mandatory face-coverings and physical distancing, a week earlier than originally scheduled, President  Carol L. Folt announced Tuesday.

LA County temporarily closes some COVID-19 testing sites due to unrest

Many Los Angeles County COVID-19 testing sites have closed or are keeping limited hours in the wake of protests throughout the county that could pose a safety concern, health officials announced Tuesday.

Three LA County courthouses closed for rest of day due to safety concerns

Three Los Angeles County courthouses were ordered closed for the remainder of the day on Tuesday because of public safety concerns stemming from large-scale police protests, only hours after the court system re-opened following a one-day closure for the same reason.  

Los Angeles County reports 1,202 new coronavirus cases, 60 additional deaths

Los Angeles County on Tuesday reported 1,202 new coronavirus cases and 60 additional deaths, bringing the totals to 57,118 cases and 2,443 deaths.

Mass gatherings, erosion of trust upend coronavirus control

 Protests erupting across the nation over the past week — and law enforcement's response to them — are threatening to upend efforts by health officials to track and contain the spread of coronavirus.