Meet the woman behind the innovative 'Wake Up and Fight' mask
A Los Angeles woman who has made a living by creating aprons and other kitchen attire is now making masks for workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Los Angeles woman who has made a living by creating aprons and other kitchen attire is now making masks for workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
342 healthcare workers in LA County have contracted COVID-19 while battling virus on front lines
Public Health officials in Los Angeles County on Wednesday reported that 342 healthcare workers in the county have tested positive for COVID-19.
Public Health officials in Los Angeles County on Wednesday reported that 342 healthcare workers in the county have tested positive for COVID-19.
California to buy 200 million masks a month amid outbreak
California taxpayers will pay $495 million upfront for the masks. The state will pay more as other shipments arrive, with a total estimated payment of $990 million, according to a letter the Newsom administration sent to the Legislature.
California taxpayers will pay $495 million upfront for the masks. The state will pay more as other shipments arrive, with a total estimated payment of $990 million, according to a letter the Newsom administration sent to the Legislature.
84 nursing home residents in Riverside evacuated after employees don't show up for work
More than 80 patients at a skilled nursing facility in Riverside are being evacuated to other healthcare locations after employees of the facility did not show up to care for sick patients two days in a row.
More than 80 patients at a skilled nursing facility in Riverside are being evacuated to other healthcare locations after employees of the facility did not show up to care for sick patients two days in a row.
U.S. Surgeon General offers glimmer of hope, says California must continue efforts to flatten the curve
U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams Wednesday offered words of hope on Good Day LA after issuing a dire warning that this is going to be one the “hardest and saddest weeks of most Americans lives,” in anticipation of a nationwide peak in the coronavirus pandemic.
U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams Wednesday offered words of hope on Good Day LA after issuing a dire warning that this is going to be one the “hardest and saddest weeks of most Americans lives,” in anticipation of a nationwide peak in the coronavirus pandemic.
California Gov. Newsom: 'Stress is real,' and state is offering resources
Staying at home is hard for many people, Gov. Gavin Newsom noted, adding that some people are coping while others are struggling.
Staying at home is hard for many people, Gov. Gavin Newsom noted, adding that some people are coping while others are struggling.
Sheriff warns of fines, jail time for ignoring order to wear masks in public in Riverside County
Just days after recommending that people wear masks to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, Riverside County went a step further and ordered all residents to cover their faces when leaving home. Now, the sheriff is warning residents who violate the order that they could face fines or even jail time.
Just days after recommending that people wear masks to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, Riverside County went a step further and ordered all residents to cover their faces when leaving home. Now, the sheriff is warning residents who violate the order that they could face fines or even jail time.
California's Judicial Court suspends evictions; sets bail at $0 for misdemeanors amid pandemic
The order delays all eviction cases from moving forward, not just those related to people not being able to pay rent due to the virus. It follows an executive order last month by Gov. Gavin Newsom banning the enforcement of eviction orders that advocates said didn’t go far enough.
The order delays all eviction cases from moving forward, not just those related to people not being able to pay rent due to the virus. It follows an executive order last month by Gov. Gavin Newsom banning the enforcement of eviction orders that advocates said didn’t go far enough.
California to send 500 ventilators to help other states in need; COVID-19 to peak in mid-May
"We can’t turn our back on Americans whose lives depend on having a ventilator now." -- Gov. Gavin Newsom
"We can’t turn our back on Americans whose lives depend on having a ventilator now." -- Gov. Gavin Newsom
California court leaders consider cutting bail to $0
The proposal to lower bail at $0 for misdemeanor and lower-level felony offenses is intended to reduce the jail population and limit the spread of the coronavirus.
The proposal to lower bail at $0 for misdemeanor and lower-level felony offenses is intended to reduce the jail population and limit the spread of the coronavirus.
Panel of judges deny California inmate release request, cite US law
But the three judges invited inmates’ attorneys to file a new motion with either or both of two individual judges who oversee major class action lawsuits over inmate medical and mental health care
But the three judges invited inmates’ attorneys to file a new motion with either or both of two individual judges who oversee major class action lawsuits over inmate medical and mental health care
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.
Governor Newsom signs order for expanded childcare for essential COVID-19 workers
People on the frontlines of the war against COVID-19 will have access to state-subsidized childcare programs under an executive order signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
People on the frontlines of the war against COVID-19 will have access to state-subsidized childcare programs under an executive order signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
As California cuts testing backlog, Gov. Newsom says he doesn't anticipate fans at NFL games in the fall
Like most states, California has struggled to define the scope of the virus outbreak because of a lack of testing.
Like most states, California has struggled to define the scope of the virus outbreak because of a lack of testing.
Riverside County deputy, 15-year veteran of the department, dies from COVID-19
A Riverside County deputy died early Thursday morning from COVID-19, the department announced.
A Riverside County deputy died early Thursday morning from COVID-19, the department announced.
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.
California schools to remain closed for duration of academic year amid coronavirus crisis
California school districts on Wednesday began announcing the unwelcome but not unexpected news that they will remain closed for the rest of the academic year.
California school districts on Wednesday began announcing the unwelcome but not unexpected news that they will remain closed for the rest of the academic year.
Tenants rights groups call for rent and mortgage payments to be canceled
Wednesday marks the the first of the month, and that's usually when rent and mortgages are due for millions of people across the country.
Wednesday marks the the first of the month, and that's usually when rent and mortgages are due for millions of people across the country.
Serious crimes from SF to NY drop during coronavirus shelter-in-place: report
The news comes as millions of people are forced to stay at home and even as hundreds of inmates are being released from local jails.
The news comes as millions of people are forced to stay at home and even as hundreds of inmates are being released from local jails.
Officers discover nearly 200 rolls of toilet paper inside stolen SUV: Beverly Hills PD
Officers with the Beverly Hills Police Department made a bust involving one of the most in-demand items in the coronavirus pandemic.
Officers with the Beverly Hills Police Department made a bust involving one of the most in-demand items in the coronavirus pandemic.