True Or False? LA Mayor Eric Garcetti Dispels Online Rumors Swirling Around Coronavirus
With so many people confined to their homes, rumors are flying wildly via social media and text message.
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With so many people confined to their homes, rumors are flying wildly via social media and text message.
Critical medical supplies such as masks, swabs, hospital gowns, aprons, and of course, coronavirus tests, have been in short supply across the country as the outbreak picks up speed.
Dr. Dr. Craig Sawchuk, a psychologist with the Mayo Clinic, says there are really just three things to keep in mind to cop with businesses and restaurants across the country closed under stay-at-home orders.
The company says it will give free coffee to those who are on the frontlines of the coronavirus outbreak — doctors, nurses, hospital staff, police officers and firefighters.
The latest change supermarket shoppers are seeing are partitions to separate store associates and customers.
A coalition of Los Angeles-based restaurants are urging people to participate in the Great American Takeout Tuesday by ordering out from their favorite restaurants for at least one meal.
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said Tuesday that the city would investigate complaints of non-essential businesses that remained open despite orders to close due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The short supply of toilet paper in stores across the country amid the coronavirus outbreak has given rise to websites designed to help people find it, and make it last.
Millions of Californians are experiencing a double dose of financial panic as mortgage and property tax payments loom amid massive job losses caused by the coronavirus outbreak.
President Trump announced Monday that he's extending the Oct. 1 deadline for people in California to get their Real ID, which is required to board U.S. flights.
Los Angeles Unified School District schools were originally scheduled to remain closed through the end of March.
Anheuser-Busch is the largest beer maker to date to switch gears amid the coronavirus outbreak, following in the footsteps of breweries in Europe and smaller distillers here in the U.S.
The 55th Academy of Country Music Awards was originally scheduled to air April 5, but was postponed as the coronavirus outbreak expanded in the U.S.
Placido Domingo, the former general manager of the Los Angeles Opera, says he has contracted COVID-19, he said in a Facebook post Sunday.
Dr. Karen Rogers, a clinical psychologist at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, has a few tips for how parents can weather this unprecedented shutdown with their kids underfoot.
The unprecedented shutdown of much of Southern California created another rare sight during rush hour traffic — wide open freeways.
The coronavirus outbreak has given a boost in popularity to telemedicine, the practice of evaluating patients through phone calls or video chat.
Brea Mall, Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance, the Outlets at Orange and The Shops at Mission Viejo, all owned by Simon, closed at 7 p.m. Wednesday. They followed in the footsteps of South Coast Plaza and all Westfield malls.
Department of Motor Vehicle offices across the state remain open, but with major changes to protect customers and employees.
Landmarks across Southern California usually teeming with tourists, locals and workers were eerily empty this week after being shut down in the effort to slow the coronavirus outbreak.
As the state grapples with the ripple effects of the coronavirus outbreak, California's Water Board says residents should not flush disinfecting wipes or paper towels, or risk dealing with backed up plumbing and sewers.
California, bracing for a worst-case coronavirus outbreak scenario, has placed the National Guard on alert.
The coronavirus pandemic has swept the globe, shutting down countries and affecting all facets of American life — but at least one person was unaware of what was happening: actor Jared Leto.
CSU, whose 23 campuses across California serving 482,000 students, says its making the moves because the health and well-being of students and employees is its foremost priority.
Unite Here Local 11 filled bags with staples like rice, whole chickens and canned goods to help out its members who have been hit hard financially.
After the jury returned to court for deliberations on Friday morning, the judge determined the deadlock could not be broken and declared a mistrial.
The LAFD said it expects to return responsibility of the Boyle Heights warehouse to the owner and tenant on Friday.
A Los Angeles County Fire Department search-and-rescue team is heading to Venezuela to help local authorities following Wednesday's devastating earthquakes.
Californians will vote in November on a controversial proposal to impose a one-time tax on billionaires to help fund federal funding cuts to healthcare for low-income people.
The 71-year-old man accused of beating a duckling to death with a plastic recycling bin in Irvine has been charged with animal cruelty.
After the jury returned to court for deliberations on Friday morning, the judge determined the deadlock could not be broken and declared a mistrial.
The LAFD said it expects to return responsibility of the Boyle Heights warehouse to the owner and tenant on Friday.
A Los Angeles County Fire Department search-and-rescue team is heading to Venezuela to help local authorities following Wednesday's devastating earthquakes.
Californians will vote in November on a controversial proposal to impose a one-time tax on billionaires to help fund federal funding cuts to healthcare for low-income people.
The 71-year-old man accused of beating a duckling to death with a plastic recycling bin in Irvine has been charged with animal cruelty.
After the jury returned to court for deliberations on Friday morning, the judge determined the deadlock could not be broken and declared a mistrial.
The LAFD said it expects to return responsibility of the Boyle Heights warehouse to the owner and tenant on Friday.
A Los Angeles County Fire Department search-and-rescue team is heading to Venezuela to help local authorities following Wednesday's devastating earthquakes.
A jury remains deadlocked in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man accused of starting the blaze that turned into the deadly and destructive Palisades Fire in 2025.
Los Angeles police arrested the woman accused of attacking a street vendor in downtown LA.
The 71-year-old man accused of beating a duckling to death with a plastic recycling bin in Irvine has been charged with animal cruelty.
Fans packed the streets in Santa Ana and celebrated Mexico's World Cup win on Wednesday.
The crash happened near the intersection of East Coast Highway and Newport Coast Drive at around 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, Newport Beach police said.
Kevin Pearsall, 59, of Long Beach, is facing several charges, including 23 misdemeanor counts of secretly filming another person.
The blaze was first reported at around 6:10 p.m. at a building in the 3200 block of MacArthur Boulevard, according to the Orange County Fire Authority.
San Bernardino County and seven cities are turning a vacant warehouse into a 200-bed homeless shelter.
Thousands of people have signed a petition asking Big Bear city leaders and Fourth of July event organizers to reconsider this year's fireworks show for the sake of the beloved bald eagle family.
The Rialto Police Department called the case "the most disturbing acts of cruelty" its investigators have ever encountered.
Two people have been arrested in connection with a shooting that left a 21-year-old man dead in Banning in early June.
A 19-year-old woman was found fatally shot inside a home in the 1000 block of Silver Star Circle in Colton last week.
Los Angeles building inspectors have launched an investigation into alleged unpermitted construction at a warehouse that erupted in flames last week — its second fire in two years.
The heaviest demand on America's water supply isn't data centers or AI. It's from everyday uses such as growing food, watering lawns and flushing toilets.
Mookie Betts backed Shohei Ohtani with his 300th career home run, three hits and slick defense, as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3 for a three-game sweep.
President Trump canceled a planned signing ceremony on Wednesday for a housing affordability bill that passed Congress by wide bipartisan margins.
Freddie Freeman and Andy Pages each had three of the Dodgers' season high-tying 17 hits, Justin Wrobleski worked seven strong innings, and Los Angeles beat the Minnesota Twins 12-3 Tuesday night.
Californians will vote in November on a controversial proposal to impose a one-time tax on billionaires to help fund federal funding cuts to healthcare for low-income people.
The Senate late Wednesday rejected a measure aimed at restricting President Trump's power to wage war against Iran, a victory for Senate GOP leadership — and a shift from one day earlier.
Most Americans expect data centers to negatively impact the environment, local resources, although some see economic benefits
President Trump canceled a planned signing ceremony on Wednesday for a housing affordability bill that passed Congress by wide bipartisan margins.
A federal appeals court has allowed the Trump administration to move forward with an effort to expand fast-track deportations throughout the U.S.
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.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
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.
Mookie Betts backed Shohei Ohtani with his 300th career home run, three hits and slick defense, as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3 for a three-game sweep.
Nolan Schanuel reached third on an error and Logan O'Hoppe drove him in on a soft ground ball in the 10th inning as the Los Angeles Angels rallied back to defeat the Baltimore Orioles 7-6 on Wednesday.
Austin Reaves is re-signing with the Los Angeles Lakers on a four-year contract worth $185 million, setting a record for the highest deal ever given to an undrafted player.
Rookie right-hander Ryan Johnson gave up one hit over six scoreless innings, Nolan Schanuel hit an early two-run home run and the Los Angeles Angels earned a 5-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.
Freddie Freeman and Andy Pages each had three of the Dodgers' season high-tying 17 hits, Justin Wrobleski worked seven strong innings, and Los Angeles beat the Minnesota Twins 12-3 Tuesday night.
A judge has found that a man charged with murder in the stabbing of actor James Handy isn't mentally competent for criminal court proceedings.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Record producer Tay Keith was found dead in his Nashville home by officers performing a welfare check, police said.
The days will start off with a deep marine layer that will gradually clear heading into the afternoons. Temperatures heading into the weekend will be 3 to 6 degrees below average.
Olympic legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee joins the Sports Central Podcast this week to chat about her incredible career in the Olympics and Jackie recently delivering the keynote address at the 2026 UCLA college commencement ceremonies!
Food influencer recreated In-N-Out in her New Jersey home so her parents could get a taste of the West Coast burger joint. Lauren Pozen reports.
Brittney Ermon heads to Union Station where US fans gathered for a World Cup watch party.
The company operating the Boyle Heights warehouse that caught on fire last week detailed its cleanup plan after LAFD knocked down the flames earlier this week. Hunter Sowards reports.
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.
