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Consider pulling residents from nursing homes over coronavirus, says L.A. health czar
More than 100 local nursing homes and communal living facilities have seen coronavirus cases. Pulling out residents is advisable, county leader says.
Venice building must be immediately barred from running as hotel, L.A. council urges
The L.A. City Council urged the city attorney to push in court to stop a Venice building from being used as a hotel, arguing that travelers put longtime tenants at risk during the coronavirus pan...
California's coronavirus curve is 'bending,' but tougher days are ahead, Gov. Newsom says
Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday that California's stay-at-home order and other efforts are working to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.
L.A. council members push for rent relief and a jobs program to help with coronavirus recovery
Council members propose measures to provide rent relief and create a jobs program to put residents to work after the coronavirus threat subsides.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-04-07/la-city-council-coronavirus-rent-relief
More than 900 coronavirus cases in Orange County as death toll climbs to 15
Health officials reported Orange County's 15th coronavirus-related death Tuesday as the overall number of infections in the region swelled to 931.
Case against Mexican megachurch leader dismissed
A California appeals court has dismissed the criminal case against Naason Joaquin Garcia, the self-proclaimed apostle of La Luz del Mundo, on charges of child rape and human trafficking.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-04-07/case-against-mexican-megachurch-leader-dismissed
Here's the latest list of Orange County communities with coronavirus cases
Orange County continues to see a gradual increase in coronavirus infections, as its overall case count hit 931 Tuesday.
L.A. releases first racial breakdown of coronavirus fatalities; blacks have higher death rate
Coronavirus: L.A. releases first racial breakdown of fatalities; African Americans have higher death rate
For the first time ever, California Supreme Court hears arguments remotely due to coronavirus
Because of the coronavirus lockdown, the California Supreme Court hears arguments remotely for the first time ever.
Fewer LAPD employees under coronavirus quarantine, even as more officers test positive
At the Los Angeles Police Department, 36 officers and 11 civilian workers have contracted the coronavirus.
Manhattan Beach issues 129 citations for coronavirus social-distancing violations
City officials have taken a zero-tolerance approach to social-distancing enforcement given the serious potential health consequences of coronavirus.
Riverside County deputies won't ticket residents who violate order to wear a mask
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco pleads with residents to comply with health orders but says there won't be "any type of police state."
Coronavirus cases climb in Inland Empire as San Bernardino County death toll doubles
Riverside County also continues to see an uptick in the number of coronavirus cases even as it implements unprecedented rules to stop the spread.
All L.A. County residents with symptoms can now get coronavirus tests. Here's how it works
Los Angeles County is expanding coronavirus testing to more people. Here's how to get in line.
22 new coronavirus deaths in L.A. County as statewide toll surges past 400
Statewide, officials are pushing the public to boost social distancing efforts and adhere to stay-at-home orders.
Stay out! 10 images of caution tape in places you wouldn't expect to see it
It's our visual prompt to stay away, but stay-at-home orders have given new purpose to caution tape.
There isn't just a shortage of ventilators, but of the medical workers who operate them
As states scramble to secure ventilators during the crisis, a potential shortage looms of respiratory therapists, the workers trained to operate them.
Henry Rollins debuts long-form KCRW show, 'The Cool Quarantine'
The DJ, actor, writer and former frontman for Black Flag has released the first episode of "The Cool Quarantine," a new four-hour show on KCRW.
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2020-04-07/henry-rollins-cool-quarantine-kcrw
April showers break records in L.A. County, with more rain and snow on the way
A low-pressure system is expected to bring a little more rain to Southern California through Wednesday after record rainfall Monday.
Coronavirus spreading through California prisons; 53 corrections officials test positive
The latest California corrections workers who have tested positive for COVID-19 are two nurses at the state's medical prison near Stockton.
LAPD files 37 complaints against businesses for violating coronavirus closure rules
The tickets are subject to misdemeanor charges that carry potential fines of up to $1,000, up to six months of jail time or both.
This is the latest list of L.A. County communities with coronavirus cases
Officials said there were 15 new coronavirus-linked deaths, bringing the county's total to 147. Twelve of the people who died were older than 65, and seven of them had underlying health condition...
I have the coronavirus and hope you'll act like you have it too
From a reporter with COVID-19: No matter how you feel, act as if you have the coronavirus. You just might.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-04-07/coronavirus-test-reflection-symptoms
Panicked over coronavirus, immigrant detainees plead to be released: 'I am afraid for my life'
In court filings, ICE has argued that concern about detainees contracting COVID-19 is "based on mere speculation" and that releasing large numbers of them would set a precedent that would persist...
Ex-Sheriff Baca loses bid to get out of prison during coronavirus pandemic
A judge has denied a request from disgraced former Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca to be released from federal prison in Texas because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Southern California outpacing Bay Area in new coronavirus cases. So where's the peak?
As Bay Area coronavirus infection rate eases, the focus turns to Southern California, especially L.A. County, with 6,000 cases and rising: a good week to "skip shopping altogether."
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-04-07/california-coronavirus-peak
Podcast | Coronavirus in California: Stories From the Front Lines
From the Los Angeles Times: Coronavirus in California: Stories From the Front Line is a daily 15-minute podcast hosted by reporter Gustavo Arellano.
L.A. County tells residents to stay inside this week as coronavirus hits new milestone
With coronavirus cases in California reaching more than 16,000, Los Angeles County officials urged residents Monday to avoid shopping in an attempt to slow the spread of the virus.
As coronavirus rages, nursing homes have ventilators that hospitals desperately need
Coronavirus: Should doctors take people off life support in order to save COVID-19 patients who might recover?
As coronavirus deaths surge, missing racial data worry L.A. County officials
As some areas of the nation find stark racial disparities in coronavirus deaths, Los Angeles County is scrambling to collect missing information on the dead
Once $400 a night, this Westside L.A. hotel is now for homeless people fleeing coronavirus
City officials hope to secure 15,000 hotel rooms that have been idled by the stay-at-home orders to house at-risk homeless people.
All L.A. residents with symptoms can now get coronavirus tests as restrictions are lifted, Garcetti says
Coronavirus: All L.A. residents can now get tested as restrictions are lifted
In uncharted territory, California court leaders OK urgent new rules for coronavirus
California judicial leaders approved 11 new emergency rules Monday to keep essential court services running and still try to protect people from the pandemic.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-04-06/california-courts-coronavirus-urgent-new-rules
Needed to fight coronavirus, L.A. could lose 50 hand-washing stations for homeless people
A simple plan to stop a coronavirus outbreak among homeless people has gotten complicated, now that a worker was hurt emptying a hand-washing station.
L.A. residents told to stay home, avoid shopping to slow coronavirus. Here is what you need to know
Coronavirus update: Here is what you need to know about L.A. County's plea to stay home, avoid shopping
Donations poured in for man stranded at LAX during coronavirus crisis. PayPal still has the money
This is what happened when big-hearted readers donated more than $7,000 through PayPal to help Seth Tom Davis and his seizure alert dog, Poppy.
After a tiger in New York contracted coronavirus, L.A. Zoo is taking extra precautions
L.A. zookeepers taking care of cat species will now use masks and gloves and are encouraged to practice social distancing.
On streets emptied by coronavirus, L.A. officials crack down on speeding
An increase in vehicle speeds on the empty streets of Los Angeles is "troubling," said L.A. Police Chief Michel Moore.
Second Sylmar juvenile hall employee gets coronavirus; more youths under quarantine
A second L.A. County Probation Department employee who works inside a Sylmar juvenile hall has tested positive for the coronavirus, officials said.
California has enough ventilators for now, Newsom says. Coronavirus peak not expected until May
Gov. Gavin Newsom says California is lending 500 ventilators to the Strategic National Stockpile to help New York and other coronavirus hot spots.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-04-06/newsom-california-ventilators-coronavirus-peak
Inside the frenzied campaign to get coronavirus supplies to California. Will it be enough?
New documents reveal the scramble to get protective coronavirus gear to California hospitals. It's a more complicated process than you would think.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-04-06/coronavirus-masks-california-hospitals
Launching online learning at L.A. schools during coronavirus is 'akin to landing on the moon'
L.A. school chief says district is moving fast to set everything up and racing to find unconnected students. The number drops substantially in a week.
Coronavirus taking heavy toll on California first responders
Among California law enforcement and other first responders, the number of LAPD officers and civilian employees with the coronavirus is at 45.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-04-06/coronavirus-california-first-responders
To aid coronavirus fight, The Times releases database of California cases
To follow the coronavirus' spread, The Times is conducting an independent survey of dozens of local health agencies across the state.
California loans 500 ventilators to New York, other areas in immediate need amid coronavirus
Coronavirus: California to send 500 state-owned ventilators to the national stockpile for New York and other areas with immediate shortages.
Snow possible on the Grapevine this week during early mornings
The bulk of the rain fell in Los Angeles County on Monday, but a low-pressure system will linger through Thursday.
Here is the latest list of Orange County communities with coronavirus cases
Anaheim, Irvine and Newport Beach continue to be hit particularly hard. All three cities have at least 73 confirmed cases.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-04-06/orange-county-communities-coronavirus-cases
Earthquake: 3.5 quake near Coachella
A magnitude-3.5 earthquake was reported at 8:58 a.m. Monday 11 miles from Coachella.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-04-06/earthquake-3-5-quake-near-coachella
Your guide to coronavirus face masks and coverings: How to do it right
Wearing masks or other face coverings is now recommended as one way of slowing the spread of the coronavirus.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-04-06/how-to-guide-to-coronavirus-face-masks-how-to
Coronavirus infections near 900 in Orange County; 130 people hospitalized
Orange County continues to see a rapid rise in confirmed coronavirus infections, which are up more than 400 from a week ago.
Trump administration is battling coronavirus without a war room
Coronavirus continues to spread, but the Trump administration disbanded the team that could have helped.
https://www.latimes.com/science/story/2020-04-06/us-battle-against-coronavirus-front-lines-war-room
Amid coronavirus, cruise ships idle away off SoCal coast
Many mothballed ships have to maintain crews. They're looking for docks in California
https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2020-04-06/cruise-ships-mothballed-southern-california
L.A. officials urge residents to avoid shopping, stay indoors this week as coronavirus deaths spike again
Coronavirus: L.A. officials urged residents to avoid shopping, stay indoors this week as deaths rise
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-04-06/coronavirus-deaths-spike-california
Chelsea Bieker distills the fire and fury of the parched Central Valley
Chelsea Bieker's 'Godshot,' a surreal debut novel set in the parched Central Valley, depicts a fundamentalist rain cult and sex worker resisters.
This is the latest list of L.A. County communities with coronavirus cases
As of Sunday, there are 5,950 coronavirus cases and 132 related deaths in Los Angeles County, according to public health officials.
One teacher's quest to track down her students amid coronavirus school closure
Two-thirds of Keara Williams' 24 AP English students haven't turned in assignments. She spent Friday trying to find them.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-04-06/coronavirus-schools-missing-students
Churches spark outrage by defiantly holding services despite coronavirus orders
Coronavirus: Some pastors are defying rules and holding services
Cut off from their kids, parents of juvenile detainees wait and worry as coronavirus spreads
With in-person visits barred and contact limited, parents told The Times they feel unable to protect their children. Attorneys and advocates say they've faced barriers in trying to get youths rel...
Shyong: This isn't just a fight against a virus. It's a fight for communities, neighborhoods and people
How coronavirus quarantines are revealing heroism and sacrifice on one block in Los Angeles
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-04-06/coronavirus-one-block-los-angeles
'These people are warriors.' Meet the waste workers taking risks to sort your recyclables
Even as the coronavirus rages, workers in parts of California continue the job of picking up and sorting through waste and recycled items.
California courts eye dramatic new steps to slow spread of coronavirus
Proposals include setting bail at zero for many offenses, suspending evictions and foreclosures, and holding hearings by phone or video.
Skelton: Gov. Newsom's California Health Corps to fight coronavirus is unprecedented. Now he needs to produce
It's an effort to build up a reserve army of backup doctors, nurses and other medical care specialists who can be called up to replace frontline providers when they get overwhelmed by surging cas...
A rainy week is on tap for Southern California
A slow-moving weather system is expected to deliver April showers and mountain snow.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-04-05/a-rainy-week-is-on-tap-for-southern-california
Pastor who refuses to cancel Sunday services because of coronavirus greeted by police
On Sunday, the pastor of Cross Culture Christian Center in Lodi, Calif., was greeted by several police officers in the parking lot about an hour before he intended to hold an in-person service de...
Column: Why can't President Orange Julius be more like Queen Elizabeth?
In this historic moment, the free world is led by a man whose greatest talent is to divide, mock, insult, alienate.
An FDA-approved coronavirus home test kit? That's false, L.A. authorities say
In a settlement with the Los Angeles city attorney's office, Yikon Genomics must pull its unauthorized product from the market and refund anyone who bought it.
Coronavirus outbreak at Riverside nursing home leaves 30 sick
Coronavirus: Outbreak at Riverside nursing home sickens 30 patients
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-04-05/outrbreak-a
Two magnitude 3.5 quakes recorded near Palm Springs
The quakes hit at 2:07 p.m. and 3:37 p.m. Sunday in a mountainous area south of Palm Springs where a magnitude 4.9 quake and several aftershocks were recorded Friday.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-04-05/earthquake-3-5-quake-near-palm-springs
As Trump watches amid coronavirus, SoCal megachurch pastor tells worshipers to stay home
Trump said he would be watching the livestream Palm Sunday church service of Pastor Greg Laurie, of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside.
Earthquake: 4.4 quake near Clovis, Calif.
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was reported at 12:20 p.m. Sunday 60 miles from Clovis, Calif., according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-04-05/earthquakes-4-4-quake-near-clovis-calif
Judicial leaders to adopt emergency order to ease jail crowding amid pandemic
The Judicial Council also is set to vote to suspend evictions and foreclosures and allow for the expansion of court hearings held by video or telephone.
Thousand Oaks councilman, a pastor, resigns, says he'll defy coronavirus order
Rob McCoy, pastor of Godspeak Calvary Chapel, submitted his resignation, saying he planned to violate orders that deem churches nonessential.
15 more coronavirus deaths in L.A. County as cases jump to nearly 6,000
Los Angeles County has now recorded more than 130 deaths related to the coronavirus. Nearly 1,400 infections were reported over the last 48 hours as the number of people tested rose to 31,000.
Coronavirus spreading rapidly through California nursing homes, assisted-living centers
Officials are alarmed at the coronavirus spread among residents and staff in California nursing homes and assisted-living centers.
This is the latest list of L.A. County communities with coronavirus cases
Los Angeles County has more than 5,300 coronavirus cases and has a death toll of 119 as of Saturday, officials said.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-04-05/la-county-communities-coronavirus-cases
Coronavirus frays the safety net for people with severe disabilities, leaving many at risk
Across California, thousands of families are now forced to care for severely disabled loved ones at home, including some with serious autism.
L.A. has a coronavirus eviction ban, but landlords are finding ways to demand rent
Landlords in Los Angeles are pushing tenants to agree to repayment plans far more onerous than what's required under new laws passed to prevent evictions.
The new reality of school at home: Overwhelmed. Isolated. Unfocused. Very Stressed
School from home is the new coronavirus reality. How are students and teachers doing?
South L.A.'s renaissance was decades in the making. The coronavirus could end it in weeks
The economic devastation from the coronavirus is threatening to end a revival of black-owned businesses in South L.A. just as it's getting started.
Over Lent, this Beverly Hills priest battled coronavirus: 'I didn't know what plans Jesus had for me'
Janet Broderick is an Episcopal priest in Beverly Hills and the sister of actor Matthew Broderick. She is also, now, a coronavirus survivor.
L.A. suicide hotline sees rise in coronavirus-related calls. Counselors feel the pain
Crisis counselors at Didi Hirsch in Century City, whose job it is to reassure, now need some reassurance of their own — because the coronavirus knows no boundaries.
Death toll from coronavirus passes 300 in California on L.A. County's worst day yet
Los Angeles County on Saturday announced 28 additional deaths from COVID-19, the largest daily increase in the death toll yet.
New coronavirus cases among UCLA students and staff double over previous month
UCLA's total number of confirmed novel coronavirus cases among students and staff stands at 14, a figure that is twice the previous month's number of cases.
No mass prison release for now; federal panel says it can't rule on coronavirus case
As coronavirus cases in California prisons grow, a three-judge panel created to address prison overcrowding said the case must be considered in a different venue.
Retirement community protests O.C. plan to house homeless people with coronavirus at hotel
County officials say they have few options as they try to quickly move people indoors amid fears that an outbreak among the homeless could further strain health systems.
Riverside County orders all residents to cover their faces when leaving home
The new order marks a dramatic escalation by county officials in their attempts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.
System bringing rain and snow is 'similar to a February storm'
A cold storm arriving in the L.A. area Sunday will provide significant and unseasonable precipitation
Two sisters were inseparable for 9 decades. Now the coronavirus lockdown keeps them apart
The COVID-19 pandemic forces two sisters apart after nine decades
California loosens nursing student rules in response to coronavirus crisis
After nursing schools warned state officials that thousands of nursing students were in jeopardy of not graduating, the state has changed the rules.
Here is the latest list of Orange County communities with coronavirus cases
Coronavirus: Here is the latest list of Orange County communities with confirmed cases
Orange County death toll from coronavirus rises to 14; 112 hospitalized
Fatalities in Orange County rose from 13 to 14 and cases grew by 75 to 786, officials said. 112 COVID-19 patients are currently hospitalized, with 71 in ICU.
Gov. Gavin Newsom said he 'owns' coronavirus testing lapses, announces task force
The announcement comes as California continues to see dramatic increases in people hospitalized with the coronavirus, with 2,300 patients in the state. Another 3,267 people hospitalized are suspe...
How to keep your coronavirus face mask clean
Face coverings and masks may help to stem the spread of the coronavirus. But how to keep them clean?
https://www.latimes.com/science/story/2020-04-04/how-to-keep-your-coronavirus-face-mask-clean
Queen Mary might be used to help with coronavirus medical response, Long Beach says
Long Beach is considering using the Queen Mary as some type of medical facility as it battles the spread of the coronavirus.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-04-04/queen-mary-help-coronavirus-medical-response
L.A. County reports 28 new coronavirus deaths, the biggest one-day rise in fatalities
The number of coronavirus deaths in California jumps to 285 as officials warn of tough weeks ahead amid the virus' rapid spread.
Gun rights group sues L.A. over closure of firearms stores during coronavirus
A gun rights group claims that L.A.'s order to close stores that sell firearms during the coronavirus is unconstitutional and preempted by state law.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-04-04/lawsuit-gun-rights-group
Pasadena records first two suspected coronavirus-related deaths
A man in his 40s and an elderly woman are Pasadena's first suspected deaths due to COVID-19.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-04-04/pasadena-record-first-two-coronavirus-deaths
Storm to bring optimal social-distancing weather to California with rain, snow
If you need more motivation to practice social distancing to slow the coronavirus, storms moving into California this week will bring rain, snow.
Coronavirus scofflaws arrested, criminally charged as California cracks down
The crackdown against coronavirus scofflaws has escalated, with businesses that refuse to close and people who won't stay out of the water cited.
Here is the latest list of L.A. County communities with coronavirus cases
Coronavirus: Here is the latest list of L.A. County cities and communities with confirmed cases