CDC says antibody test results should not influence decisions to return to work or school

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its guidance on the use and reliability of antibody testing, saying that in a population where prevalence of COVID-19 is low, “less than half of those testing positive will truly have antibodies.”

LA County releases new guidelines on reopening schools

The Los Angeles County Office of Education released new guidelines for reopening schools safely amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Newsom: California gym guidelines could be issued in a 'week or so'

Along with some churches and hair salons, a number of gym owners have been vocal about reopening, calling exercise an "essential business."

Report: Coachella organizers consider postponing festival again

Organizers of the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival are asking artists scheduled to play the festival in October to instead play in 2021, signaling the popular two-weekend music festival may again be postponed, according to a report published Wednesday.

Los Angeles sheriff says crime continues to drop during pandemic

Crime rates are generally continuing to drop in Los Angeles County during the coronavirus pandemic, Sheriff Alex Villanueva said while again lamenting cuts to his department's budget.

Greek Theatre cancels 2020 season due to pandemic

The Greek Theater in Los Angeles on Tuesday announced that it canceled its 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Garcetti announces Los Angeles can reopen for in-person shopping starting Wednesday with safety protocols

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced Tuesday that all retail businesses may reopen for in-person shopping starting Wednesday and that houses of worship can resume, as long as they adopt the county's COVID-19 safety protocols.

Six Flags unveils COVID-19 safety precautions for reopening parks

Magic Mountain has been closed since March due to the coronavirus pandemic, but Six Flags officials announced a preview on Tuesday of what things will look like when the iconic Valencia amusement park finally does open its doors again.   

A school model for a new California

As schools across the state remain closed and teachers and parents work to navigate distance learning, one academy has it all figured out and could be a model of what’s to come in A New California.

LA County school superintendents ask Gov. Newsom for a practical reopening plan

Eleven Los Angeles County Superintendents sent a letter to the governor, LA County Public  Health Director, and LA County superintendent, asking for changes to the proposed guidelines issued for reopening schools.