Coronavirus: Garcetti Announces 5 Pillars Guiding City's Response To Reopening
In his Wednesday briefing, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced five pillars that the city has been monitoring to guide its response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
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In his Wednesday briefing, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced five pillars that the city has been monitoring to guide its response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
A new rule from the state's Judicial Council eliminates bail for nearly all misdemeanors and some low-grade felony charges, allowing anyone who has been booked or is awaiting trail in a county jail to be released without having to post bail.
Misdemeanor charged were filed Tuesday against an additional 10 Los Angeles businesses deemed non-essential for allegedly operating during the Safer at Home order.
Testing capacity within Los Angeles County has expanded to 26 test sites that together have the ability to test more than 9,000 people per day, Mayor Eric Garcetti said Tuesday in his daily briefing.
Mayor Eric Garcetti Tuesday extended relaxed parking enforcement efforts through May 15, in accordance with the city's extended Safer at Home order.
Last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order that all local special elections that have been scheduled for May and June will be all-mail ballot elections.
Kay Ramsey with Bethany Christian Services in Riverside says with schools closed to slow the spread of coronavirus, children have lost their first line of defense from an abusive home.
Broadway star Nick Cordero is battling coronavirus, and his wife Amanda Kloots is marshaling an online army to support him and raise his spirits.
Starting Friday, Lionsgate will stream four of its most popular titles on YouTube for free at 6 p.m. This Friday will start with "The Hunger Games."
The 911 call at the townhome was initially a report of an electrocution. It was upgraded to a structure fire as firefighters were on their way to the scene, according to Los Angeles Fire Dispatcher Margaret Stewart.
One month into the coronavirus pandemic and grocery stores across Southern California have plenty of food, though some who track the country's food supply said consumers might start seeing shortages of certain food items.
People can begin applying for the debit cards online or by calling 21-252-3040 starting at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. Applications will only be accepted from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday.
In his Monday briefing, Mayor Eric Garcetti said one model shows California could see its peak in coronavirus-related hospitalizations Friday and its peak in new deaths on Sunday.
In an effort to combat misinformation about the coronavirus pandemic, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced a pair of new websites that seek to inform Angelenos about the crisis and dispel myths circulating about the city's response.
Caltrans tweeted pictures of earth movers clearing the road between La Cañada Flintridge and the Mt. Waterman ski lifts.
Signs are now up alongside the walking path, instructing walkers and runners to follow a counter-clockwise direction, as well as reminding everyone to cover their faces and practice social distancing.
Animals will be moved out of kennels at the North Central and West Valley animal shelters Monday and into the four shelters that remain open and into foster homes.
The hospital in the Westlake District has been leased by the state of California as an overflow facility for coronavirus cases only.
In his Friday briefing on the city's response to the coronavirus crisis, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced new polling efforts by Loyola Marymount University and also extended the city's Safer at Home order through May 15, mirroring the county's morning announcement.
Los Angeles Archbishop Jose Gomez will lead mass Friday that will be live-streamed from the empty Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels.
With so many suddenly out of work because of the coronavirus pandemic, several food bank distributions and a soup kitchen are expecting long lines this weekend.
In California, more than 2.4 million jobless claims were filed in the last month. In just the last week, the state processed more than 925,000 claims, which were up nearly 2,500 percent over last year.
Under the order, people must cover their noses and mouths while still keeping a distance of 6 feet from others. Business may refuse entry to anyone not wearing a face covering as of Friday.
So far in April, downtown Los Angeles has seen more than 2 inches of rain, more than an inch above what the area usually sees all month.
The grant will cover shelter meals and counseling for 90 domestic violence victims per week, with an additional 90 victims every week for 10 weeks.
Osaze Urhoghide scored in the 34th minute, Jonathan Sirois had three saves, and FC Dallas beat Los Angeles FC 1-0 to extend its unbeaten streak to six games.
The members were selected by volunteers from the Tournament of Roses' Queen & Court Committee.
The City of Long Beach is testing a new pilot program to help mitigate the damage. Crews have placed heavy-duty sandbags right by the seawall to try to break up the wave energy.
Although weather officials say that the surf from Hurricane Polo will likely be smaller than that from Hurricane Marie, the lingering erosion effects could enhance flooding.
Bo Nix's keeper from inches outside the goal line with 47 seconds left powered the Broncos past the Rams 30-26, capping a wild final five minutes that included a 66-yard pick-6 by Denver and a quick touchdown response by Los Angeles.
The members were selected by volunteers from the Tournament of Roses' Queen & Court Committee.
The City of Long Beach is testing a new pilot program to help mitigate the damage. Crews have placed heavy-duty sandbags right by the seawall to try to break up the wave energy.
Although weather officials say that the surf from Hurricane Polo will likely be smaller than that from Hurricane Marie, the lingering erosion effects could enhance flooding.
Beloved Big Bear bald eagle Jackie was honored with a life-size monument in the area where she so frequently roamed the skies before her death last month.
A group of volunteers gathered in South Los Angeles on Sunday to paint a crosswalk at the intersection where a teenage boy was killed by a hit-and-run driver while walking with his mom and sister last week.
The members were selected by volunteers from the Tournament of Roses' Queen & Court Committee.
The City of Long Beach is testing a new pilot program to help mitigate the damage. Crews have placed heavy-duty sandbags right by the seawall to try to break up the wave energy.
Although weather officials say that the surf from Hurricane Polo will likely be smaller than that from Hurricane Marie, the lingering erosion effects could enhance flooding.
A group of volunteers gathered in South Los Angeles on Sunday to paint a crosswalk at the intersection where a teenage boy was killed by a hit-and-run driver while walking with his mom and sister last week.
Wildlife officers said that two female deer were found headless and concealed in trash bags when they pulled over two vehicles in the Angeles National Forest in August.
This is the first time any sea turtle has been documented nesting along the U.S. West Coast. Experts say olive ridley sea turtles typically nest farther south, in the warmer waters of Baja California, but this year the ocean there is exceptionally warm.
With a hurricane forecast to bring powerful waves, Orange County is considering measures to protect sea turtle nests in Seal Beach.
The Irvine Police Department evacuated a shopping center after officers found a pipe bomb inside a car parked at a nearby gas station.
An Orange County family reunited with the Irvine police officers who saved their son's life after he was underwater and unconscious for nearly 10 minutes.
Wildlife experts say that a sea turtle has nested on a West Coast beach for the first time in recorded history after eggs were laid in both Seal Beach and Huntington Beach last week.
Beloved Big Bear bald eagle Jackie was honored with a life-size monument in the area where she so frequently roamed the skies before her death last month.
Riverside police arrested the mother of an infant found abandoned next to an apartment complex dumpster last year after months of investigation.
Riverside police arrested a former care facility employee for allegedly using a hidden camera to film other staff inside a bathroom.
A call came in to the San Bernardino County Fire Department around 9:58 a.m. about a single aircraft down.
The California Supreme Court ruled that Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco violated that state's election law by ordering his deputies to seize more than 650,000 ballots.
Madonna won Artist of the Year while Taylor Swift became the most awarded artist in Video Music Awards history.
The disclosure comes at a time of heightened concern over AI agents acting outside of human control.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
A Tennessee judge granted Dolly Parton's estate a temporary restraining order Wednesday against the late singer's nephew Bryan Seaver and his private security company.
Hurricane Nolo will continue to strengthen as it moves away from Hawaii, forecasters said, but it was still expected to lash the Big Island and Maui with heavy rain.
President Trump moved to cancel almost $1 billion in spending that was approved by Congress, marking the second time his administration has employed a rarely used tactic that some lawmakers in both parties have called illegal.
The day has been recognized by California since 1998, but it has not been a regular paid holiday for most state workers.
Iran had presented a seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and return to negotiations for a lasting end to the war.
A California bill that would expand organized sports programs in state prisons is now on Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk after receiving unanimous support from lawmakers.
The California Supreme Court ruled that Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco violated that state's election law by ordering his deputies to seize more than 650,000 ballots.
Homeowners getting their insurance through the California FAIR Plan will soon be paying even more, but industry observers say it may be a good sign for the state's insurance market.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials on Monday reported that the county has recorded 100 West Nile virus cases this year, marking the highest number in nearly a decade.
The CDPH said an unvaccinated passenger who later was hospitalized with measles traveled around the country by train and bus, eventually moving through at least six California counties before heading to Denver, Colorado.
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
California placed new restrictions on data centers, giving local communities more control over the electricity, land and water usage by the facilities.
About 43,000 people are expected to attend the annual AI and enterprise tech conference hosted by Salesforce which comes amid calls for a slowdown in AI developments.
Pest control company Terminix has agreed to pay $3.15 million to settle a lawsuit brought by 29 California counties alleging the company unlawfully disposed of pesticides and violated customer privacy laws.
As Californians prepare to celebrate Labor Day and the contributions of American workers, labor unions are raising alarms about what they see as a growing threat to the future of human work.
California regulators approved Waymo to expand its services in Los Angeles and the Bay Area, and to offer its autonomous ride-hailing service in Sacramento and San Diego in the future, the company said Friday.
Osaze Urhoghide scored in the 34th minute, Jonathan Sirois had three saves, and FC Dallas beat Los Angeles FC 1-0 to extend its unbeaten streak to six games.
Bo Nix's keeper from inches outside the goal line with 47 seconds left powered the Broncos past the Rams 30-26, capping a wild final five minutes that included a 66-yard pick-6 by Denver and a quick touchdown response by Los Angeles.
Los Angeles FC fired head coach Marc Dos Santos on Sunday night, with just over a month left of his first season at the helm.
Josh Allen scored two touchdowns rushing and the Buffalo Bills overcame a five-turnover outing to pull out a 24-16 victory over the winless Los Angeles Chargers.
Logan Gilbert struck out eight in four no-hit innings and five Seattle pitchers combined for 12 strikeouts as the Mariners beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-3 in the regular-season finale for both teams.
Madonna won Artist of the Year while Taylor Swift became the most awarded artist in Video Music Awards history.
Sylvester Stallone was a struggling actor who wrote the perfect script for himself – and refused to sell it unless he played the title role. He talks about his new memoir, "The Steps," that recounts his rocky road to fame before and after "Rocky."
The MTV Video Music Awards are back in Los Angeles and CBS LA is celebrating ahead of the big event with a live red carpet special starting at 3 p.m. on Sunday.
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
Over the next few days, Southern California beach cities will be on alert as remnants of Hurricane Polo are expected to bring strong swells and coastal erosion.
The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation will be hosting its Imagine The Cure Gala at the iconic Paramount Pictures Studios to raise awareness and to raise funds for research.
Transition your summer skincare routine to fall by prioritizing gentle hydration, swapping to richer moisturizers, and reducing harsh exfoliation to combat dropping humidity and cooler air. Dr. Sandra Lee, “Dr. Pimple Popper,” shares products to help your skin.
Antuan Goodwin, a CNET EV expert, discusses how sales have hit the lowest level since 2022. He says there are various factors that contribute to this, with one of them being the cut to the tax credit last year.
LAUSD Superintendent Andres Chait discusses various topics, including the use and restriction of AI in schools.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
