Mayor Garcetti expands free COVID-19 testing to people in transportation services, media even if asymptomatic

LA Mayor Eric Garcetti announced during his daily briefing that starting on Tuesday workers in transportation, grocery store workers, ride-hailing service drivers, and those who work in media will be able to apply for a free COVID-19 test through the city's testing portal, even if they do not show symptoms.

Some B Line Metro station entrances to be closed to clean for COVID-19

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority says it will temporarily close some of the entrances to rail platforms starting Friday, but all stations will remain open.

Average LA County gas price drops to lowest amount since February 2017

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped on Tuesday to its lowest amount since Feb. 2, 2017, decreasing eight-tenths of a cent to $2.881.

LA Metro will further alter services starting April 19

The Los Angeles Metropolitan Authority Wednesday announced that it will further reduce services by about 10% starting April 19 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

L.A. Metro to continue operating during statewide 'Stay at Home' order

L.A. Metro officials on Friday announced that they have no plans to shut down the transportation system after California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a statewide "Stay at Home" order.

COVID-19 patient arrives at LAX in negative pressure isolation chamber

A 65-year-old resident from Orange County is back in Southern California after being diagnosed with COVID-19 while on the island of Aruba. 

Confusion over screenings for coronavirus at LAX

It was eerily quiet Sunday morning at the Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX.  

Fake COVID-19 test kits seized at LAX by CBP officers

Counterfeit COVID-19 test kits were intercepted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers when they arrived at the LAXInternational Mail Facility, authorities said.

Average Southland gas prices drop to lowest amounts since last March

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped Wednesday to its lowest amount since March 21, decreasing 1.5 cents to $3.479.

How the coronavirus has affected traffic in and around LAX

You may have been to LAX before when it was very busy and crowded, but if you were there now, you would’ve been surprised at the few cars on the road and the few passengers in the terminals. The culprit? The Coronavirus.

Officials start new plan to give taxis better access to passengers at LAX

Tuesday was the first day of a 90-day experiment at LAX to try to give taxis better access to the passengers coming in and out of the airport. Starting at 8 am Tuesday taxis were positioned in parking structures in the central terminal.

Medical professional screening passengers at LAX airport tests positive for coronavirus

A medical professional screening passengers at Los Angeles International Airport was diagnosed with COVID-19 coronavirus, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

Power restored at Los Angeles International Airport, nearby area

A power outage was reported Tuesday afternoon at Los Angeles International Airport and the surrounding area, but power was restored shortly before 1 p.m.

United Airlines suspends service between LAX and Tokyo Narita over coronavirus

Amid continued concern over the coronavirus, United Airlines announced Friday it will suspend flights between Los Angeles International Airport and Tokyo's Narita International Airport beginning March 8.

L.A. Metro to debut ride-hailing service for short trips starting this summer

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority's board of directors voted Thursday in favor of starting a three-year project for ride-hailing services for short trips to six designated service zones.