Fabric in high demand, DIY face masks on the rise
With masks in short supply, more and more people are learning to sew them at home.
With masks in short supply, more and more people are learning to sew them at home.
Thieves break into restaurants during shelter-in-place
“I feel like someone poured salt on my wound after I got stabbed with what’s going on the last few weeks,” said Kam Razavi. “I’m not happy about it but it's the sign of the times right now.”
“I feel like someone poured salt on my wound after I got stabbed with what’s going on the last few weeks,” said Kam Razavi. “I’m not happy about it but it's the sign of the times right now.”
LA County health officials report 15 new deaths related to COVID-19
The Los Angeles County Public Health Department is reporting 15 new deaths related to coronavirus and 663 new cases, bringing the totals to 132 deaths and 5,940 cases.
The Los Angeles County Public Health Department is reporting 15 new deaths related to coronavirus and 663 new cases, bringing the totals to 132 deaths and 5,940 cases.
LA Times owner turns focus to battling COVID-19 pandemic
Besides being the executive chairman of the LA Times, Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong has quite a background. He’s been a pancreatic transplant surgeon, a NASA scientist and has been intensely involved in the fight against COVID-19.
Besides being the executive chairman of the LA Times, Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong has quite a background. He’s been a pancreatic transplant surgeon, a NASA scientist and has been intensely involved in the fight against COVID-19.
4,566 coronavirus cases, 89 deaths reported in Los Angeles County
The number of coronavirus cases in Los Angeles County rose to 4,566 on Friday, with a total of 89 deaths.
The number of coronavirus cases in Los Angeles County rose to 4,566 on Friday, with a total of 89 deaths.
‘Lean On Me,’ ‘Lovely Day’ singer Bill Withers dies at 81
Iconic singer-songwriter Bill Withers has died at the age of 81.
Iconic singer-songwriter Bill Withers has died at the age of 81.
With hospital limitations due to COVID-19, more expecting mothers are looking into home births
The majority of hospitals are placing limits on the number of visitors allowed, and it's impacting people in the delivery room.
The majority of hospitals are placing limits on the number of visitors allowed, and it's impacting people in the delivery room.
Church vs. coronavirus: California pastor says stay-at-home orders violate freedom of religion
This is not the only coronavirus-vs.-church battle of its kind being waged.
This is not the only coronavirus-vs.-church battle of its kind being waged.
'They're needed for healthcare workers': Public health pleads for residents to stop buying N95 masks
Public health officials in Los Angeles County are asking the public to refrain from purchasing N95 respirator masks, so that medical professionals can have access to them.
Public health officials in Los Angeles County are asking the public to refrain from purchasing N95 respirator masks, so that medical professionals can have access to them.
Public health official urges residents not to substitute face masks for social distancing
The Director of the California Department of Public Health urged residents not to supplement facial coverings with social distancing in a press conference Wednesday afternoon.
The Director of the California Department of Public Health urged residents not to supplement facial coverings with social distancing in a press conference Wednesday afternoon.
3,518 coronavirus cases reported in LA County, death count rises to 65
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Los Angeles County spiked to 3,518 on Wednesday, according to the county's public health department.
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Los Angeles County spiked to 3,518 on Wednesday, according to the county's public health department.
California to release up to 3,500 inmates over coronavirus
California is planning to release within days as many as 3,500 inmates who were due to be paroled in the next two months as it tries to free space in cramped prisons in anticipation of a coronavirus outbreak, state officials said Tuesday.
California is planning to release within days as many as 3,500 inmates who were due to be paroled in the next two months as it tries to free space in cramped prisons in anticipation of a coronavirus outbreak, state officials said Tuesday.
US authorities find major cross-border tunnel used to smuggle drugs
A large haul of drugs, including opioids, methamphetamine and cocaine, being smuggled from Mexico to California was seized from a cross-border tunnel equipped with ventilation, lighting and an underground rail system, authorities said Tuesday.
A large haul of drugs, including opioids, methamphetamine and cocaine, being smuggled from Mexico to California was seized from a cross-border tunnel equipped with ventilation, lighting and an underground rail system, authorities said Tuesday.
How a chance reunion led to rapper Nipsey Hussle’s death
Ermias Asghedom and Eric Holder both grew up in the same Los Angeles neighborhood, were both part of the gang known as the Rollin' 60s, and were both aspiring rappers.
Ermias Asghedom and Eric Holder both grew up in the same Los Angeles neighborhood, were both part of the gang known as the Rollin' 60s, and were both aspiring rappers.
Woman told to ration lupus medication during coronavirus outbreak
Now, there’s a global shortage of the medication leaving one Oakland woman with lupus with a limited supply.
Now, there’s a global shortage of the medication leaving one Oakland woman with lupus with a limited supply.
Crowds of 450 gather in Oakland for illegal sideshows during coronavirus pandemic
Not only that, but the crowds on Sunday were big and the spectators were not practicing social distancing.
Not only that, but the crowds on Sunday were big and the spectators were not practicing social distancing.
Teachers, students caravan with signs and balloons during quarantine
People have been trying to spread cheer, from a distance.
People have been trying to spread cheer, from a distance.
California restaurants say 30% to close permanently without state aid due to coronavirus
As many as 30,000 California restaurants could close permanently because of coronavirus restrictions that have shuttered dining rooms and led to widespread layoffs, the industry warned Friday, while urging the state to delay tax payments and planned minimum-wage increases to help the ailing businesses.
As many as 30,000 California restaurants could close permanently because of coronavirus restrictions that have shuttered dining rooms and led to widespread layoffs, the industry warned Friday, while urging the state to delay tax payments and planned minimum-wage increases to help the ailing businesses.
California virus death toll surpasses 100; infections surge
With cases of coronavirus surging and the death toll surpassing 100, lawmakers are pleading with cooped-up Californians to spend a second weekend at home to slow the spread of infection.
With cases of coronavirus surging and the death toll surpassing 100, lawmakers are pleading with cooped-up Californians to spend a second weekend at home to slow the spread of infection.
Federal judges urged to free thousands of California inmates
Sophia Mendoza said her son, being held in federal custody at Santa Rita Jail on a weapons charge, is a prime example of someone who needs to be released.
Sophia Mendoza said her son, being held in federal custody at Santa Rita Jail on a weapons charge, is a prime example of someone who needs to be released.