Universal Orlando Resort extends closure until May 31, part-time workers to be furloughed

Universal Orlando Resort said that they are extending the closure until May 31st. Employees will continue to be paid but the amount will decrease on April 20th. Then, starting on May 3rd, part-time workers will be furloughed.

Homeless shelter staffer dies of COVID-19, first known case on Skid Row 

Los Angeles County health officials made the somber announcement on Thursday that a staffer at a homeless shelter had died of the coronavirus.

Long Beach PD officer concerned about COVID-19 protection

A 26-year veteran of the Long Beach Police Department is worried officers on patrol don’t have the right gear to keep them safe from coronavirus.

Social distancing may be here to stay

Some experts in California believe data shows the state is getting closer to flattening the curve, but flattening the curve could mean social distancing for months longer.

LA Sheriff's Department starts COVID-19 task force to test deputies

In the pouring rain, wearing a mask and gloves, L.A. County Sheriff’s Sgt. Doug Murakami drops off a COVID-19 test kit at the front door of a deputy who thinks he might have coronavirus.

LA shines blue bright in support for health care workers battling COVID-19

The sound of cheers echo out and flashing lights all from the balconies of the high rises in downtown Los Angeles as the city of angels goes blue -- a tribute to the angels on the front lines in the fight against COVID-19.

Chase Field lit in blue in honor of front line medical professionals

Chase Field was lit in blue on Thursday night in honor of front line medical workers who are battling the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Eviction notices during COVID-19 pandemic, what you need to know

The city of Los Angeles issued a temporary moratorium stopping landlords from evicting renters affected by COVID-19 loss of income. So how come people are still getting eviction notices?

Newsom loans 500 ventilators to other states as Riverside County waits for ventilators

The Governor of California is loaning 500 ventilators to other states, while some counties here at home are still waiting for ventilators, in preparation for next week’s expected surge in coronavirus cases.

CDC extends COVID-19 no-sail order as nearly 100 cruise ships remain at sea off US coasts

As the COVID-19 death toll continues to rise, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced an extension of a no-sail order originally issued March 14 for all cruise ships. 

'Thank you' signs line Marietta street near hospital

There's one primary exit out of Kennestone Hospital in Marietta: Church Street. A family off of the route knew they wanted to do something to thank healthcare employees for working on the frontline of this pandemic just a short walk from their home. So, they loaded up on art supplies to make thank-you signs to line their way home.

Pet adoptions on the rise during coronavirus outbreak

Perhaps the only ones happy about the COVID-19 outbreak are our pets, many of whom are getting more attention than they are used to. More and more people, it seems, are looking for companionship while spending lots of time at home.

Georgia man says controversial malaria drug helped him beat COVID-19

There is no approved treatment for the novel coronavirus sickening tens of thousands of Americans. But, a Rex, Georgia, 67-year-old says a controversial malaria drug helped him fight off complications of COVID-19. It is a drug that comes with both hype and questions.

ICU nurse describes long nights fighting COVID-19

“I’ve never seen a volume like this.” Those are the words of an Atlanta ICU nurse working long shifts to treat COVID-19 patients.