A New California: Virtual travel and the revival of the road trip

The longing to get out of the house is perhaps stronger than ever.  The coronavirus has forced us to cancel everything from spring break travel to weekend get-aways.

USNS Mercy hospital ship crewmember tests positive for COVID-19

A medical treatment facility crewmember aboard the USNS Mercy hospital ship has tested positive for COVID-19, Public Affairs Officer Lt. Joseph Pfaff confirmed Wednesday.

Carnival Cruise Lines cancels select cruises through late 2020, rest of the year

While most Carnival cruises are only canceled through May 11, particular sailings that dated further out are being canceled. For example, all San Francisco sailings are canceled through the rest of the year.

Non-essential travel restricted at US-Mexico border to control coronavirus spread

Mexico and the U.S. announced plans Friday to sharply limit travel over their busy shared border as they try to control the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.

EU chief proposes 30-day ban on nonessential entry into bloc

The European Union's top official on Monday proposed a 30-day ban on anyone entering the bloc unless their travel is essential.

Confusion over screenings for coronavirus at LAX

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

Cruise lines announce suspensions of sailings in response to COVID-19 pandemic

Royal Caribbean Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line on Friday announced that they suspending cruising in the United States in response to the novel coronavirus outbreak. This comes a day after Disney Cruise Line and Princess Cruises announced similar measures on Thursday.