Trump's push for opening school clashes with Fauci's caution

President Donald Trump's push appears at odds with cautions by the nation's leading immunologist, Dr. Anthony Fauci, who is wary of returning to normal activities too quickly.

Gov. DeSantis says he may extend moratorium on evictions, foreclosures through May

A statewide ban on foreclosures and evictions is about to expire in Florida. The governor issued the order in early April as many were left unemployed due to the coronavirus pandemic. State lawmakers say the order is set to expire on Sunday.

L.A. County beaches reopen Wednesday with social distancing rules

Los Angeles County from Rancho Palos Verdes to Malibu reopened its beaches Wednesday in the latest cautious easing of coronavirus restrictions that have closed most California public spaces and businesses for nearly two months.

Shoppers see largest jump in grocery prices since 1974

It's not your imagination. The overall price of groceries has gone up according to a report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, which shows a 2.6% increase in prices.

More businesses allowed to reopen while 'Safer at Home' Order extended indefinitely

Los Angeles County has extended its “Safer at Home” order indefinitely. While the county is slowly reopening some businesses, health leaders are urging people to still remain at home as much as possible, as L.A. County lost nearly another 50 lives overnight.

Oakland police suspend sex offender registrations during COVID-19 pandemic

The Oakland Police Department has suspended registrations for sex offenders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, offenders who want to follow the law are in violation and the city has no up-to-date records on the locations of hundreds of sex offenders.

Dow falls 457 points amid fears of coronavirus second wave

U.S. equity markets slid Tuesday as members of President Trump's task force on the coronavirus testified before Congress signaling that virus risks remain as states reopen for business. Additionally, the CDC disclosed fresh data that showed an uptick in U.S. cases of the virus.

Fauci urges caution on schools, warns against ‘cavalier’ idea that children are immune from COVID-19

Speaking at a Tuesday Senate hearing, Dr. Anthony Fauci had a sharp retort for Sen. Rand Paul after the Kentucky Republican said that Fauci was not the “end all” in knowledge about the coronavirus, and that it’s “kind of ridiculous” to suggest children should be kept out of school in the fall.

Cuomo: Wear a mask to respect nurses who died to save us

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo called face masks a sign of respect for others on a day the state reported 195 new deaths.

House rescue package includes $25 billion for Postal Service

A new coronavirus aid package released Tuesday by House Democrats includes $25 billion for the cash-strapped U.S. Postal Service

More than 4,000 health care workers from NY hospital hit hard by COVID-19 gifted free vacations

American Airlines has partnered with Hyatt Hotels Corporation to reward medical staff currently working at a New York City hospital hit hard by the novel coronavirus with complimentary vacations once they are able to take time off for themselves. 

Valley YMCA locations open in time for summer, but there will be some changes

Arizona’s stay-at-home order is expiring Friday, May 15, and for many, that means physically returning to work next week and kids going to summer camp or a childcare facility.

Stocks slide as Powell says Fed fighting worst slump since WWII

U.S. stock markets tumbled Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said the central bank will take further steps to combat the worst downturn since World War II.

UN forecasts pandemic to shrink world economy by 3.2 percent

The United Nations forecast Wednesday that the COVID-19 pandemic will shrink the world economy by 3.2% this year, the sharpest contraction since the Great Depression in the 1930s.

US could face COVID-19 rebound in 'darkest winter in modern history,' whistleblower scientist warns

America faces the “darkest winter in modern history” unless leaders act decisively to prevent a rebound of the coronavirus, says a government whistleblower who alleges he was ousted from his job for warning the Trump administration to prepare for the pandemic.