Protests underway in show of solidarity with suspended Santa Monica nurses amid coronavirus crisis
Protests were planned across California Friday to show solidarity after ten registered nurses at Providence St. John’s Hospital in Santa Monica were reportedly suspended after refusing to treat COVID-19 patients without proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
Protests were planned across California Friday to show solidarity after ten registered nurses at Providence St. John’s Hospital in Santa Monica were reportedly suspended after refusing to treat COVID-19 patients without proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
California governor expects $7 billion in virus spending
The news came Thursday as state lawmakers held their first oversight hearing of the more than $2 billion Newsom has already spent, questioning administration officials about a nearly $1 billion contract with a Chinese-owned company to provide up to 200 million masks per month.
The news came Thursday as state lawmakers held their first oversight hearing of the more than $2 billion Newsom has already spent, questioning administration officials about a nearly $1 billion contract with a Chinese-owned company to provide up to 200 million masks per month.
Grim Outlook: Los Angeles mayor forecasts no large gatherings until 2021
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said Wednesday he doesn't foresee large gatherings, such as sporting events and concerts, happening in the city until 2021, as the region continues to reel from theCOVID-19 pandemic.
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said Wednesday he doesn't foresee large gatherings, such as sporting events and concerts, happening in the city until 2021, as the region continues to reel from theCOVID-19 pandemic.
Churches sue California governor over antivirus orders
The churches argue that the state and local orders are overly broad and that they can practice safe social distancing in the same manner as grocery stores and other outlets that are considered essential services and allowed to remain open.
The churches argue that the state and local orders are overly broad and that they can practice safe social distancing in the same manner as grocery stores and other outlets that are considered essential services and allowed to remain open.
Coronavirus crisis halts birthday party for L.A. man turning 105; cards sought
The mayor of Lakewood is calling on the public to send birthday cards to a World War II veteran whose planned 105th birthday celebration later this month has been thwarted by the coronavirus pandemic.
The mayor of Lakewood is calling on the public to send birthday cards to a World War II veteran whose planned 105th birthday celebration later this month has been thwarted by the coronavirus pandemic.
California’s early response to COVID-19 outbreak credited for flattening the curve
The State of California implemented social distancing guidelines earlier than many other states and that may have been the trick into flattening the curve and fighting COVID-19.
The State of California implemented social distancing guidelines earlier than many other states and that may have been the trick into flattening the curve and fighting 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.
Landlord changes locks on California church after pastor said he'd continue to hold services
The San Joaquin County Health Department had ordered the church to shut down last week.
The San Joaquin County Health Department had ordered the church to shut down last week.
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 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.
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.
Pharmacy technician, 25, dies after contracting COVID-19; reportedly had no underlying health conditions
A 25-year-old pharmacy technician has reportedly died after contracting novel coronavirus, according to Riverside County health officials.
A 25-year-old pharmacy technician has reportedly died after contracting novel coronavirus, according to Riverside County health officials.
Disneyland, California Adventure to remain closed until further notice due to coronavirus outbreak
Disney officials have announced that Disneyland and California Adventure will remain closed until further notice due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Disney officials have announced that Disneyland and California Adventure will remain closed until further notice due to the coronavirus outbreak.
USNS Mercy hospital ship arrives at Port of Los Angeles to bring relief to overwhelmed area hospitals
The hospital ship USNS Mercy sailed into the Port of Los Angeles Friday to provide relief for Southland hospitals overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic.
The hospital ship USNS Mercy sailed into the Port of Los Angeles Friday to provide relief for Southland hospitals overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic.
A man with coronavirus who works in LA says the drug used to treat malaria saved his life
Rio Giardinieri, 52, who is vice-president of a company that manufactures cooking equipment at high-end restaurants in LA and around the world, thinks he contracted COVID-19 at a conference in New York. He had a fever for five days, horrendous back pain, headache, cough, and tiredness. He was sleeping about 15 hours a day when he’s used to getting five hours a night.
Rio Giardinieri, 52, who is vice-president of a company that manufactures cooking equipment at high-end restaurants in LA and around the world, thinks he contracted COVID-19 at a conference in New York. He had a fever for five days, horrendous back pain, headache, cough, and tiredness. He was sleeping about 15 hours a day when he’s used to getting five hours a night.
West Hollywood man tests positive for coronavirus speaks out about his experience to warn others
What is it like to get sick with the coronavirus?
What is it like to get sick with the coronavirus?
PG&E says it will plead guilty to 84 counts of involuntary manslaughter following Camp Fire
The blaze killed 85 people and destroyed 18,804 structures, per Cal Fire.
The blaze killed 85 people and destroyed 18,804 structures, per Cal Fire.
President Trump orders FEMA to help California, New York and Washington
President Donald Trump says he’s ordered the Federal Emergency Management Agency to ship mobile hospital centers to the hard-hit states of Washington, California and New York amid the coronavirus pandemic.
President Donald Trump says he’s ordered the Federal Emergency Management Agency to ship mobile hospital centers to the hard-hit states of Washington, California and New York amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Two more L.A. residents die of coronavirus; 59 new cases reported countywide
Two more Los Angeles residents have died from COVID-19, and an additional 59 people in the county have tested positive for the disease, bringing the total to four deaths and 351 people infected, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
Two more Los Angeles residents have died from COVID-19, and an additional 59 people in the county have tested positive for the disease, bringing the total to four deaths and 351 people infected, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.