Sheriff warns of fines, jail time for ignoring order to wear masks in public in Riverside County
Just days after recommending that people wear masks to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, Riverside County went a step further and ordered all residents to cover their faces when leaving home. Now, the sheriff is warning residents who violate the order that they could face fines or even jail time.
Just days after recommending that people wear masks to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, Riverside County went a step further and ordered all residents to cover their faces when leaving home. Now, the sheriff is warning residents who violate the order that they could face fines or even jail time.
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.
Itchy hands? Hand-washing is taking a toll on our skin
Dermatologists are seeing some severe dermatitis, due to the skin's natural oils being leeched away.
Dermatologists are seeing some severe dermatitis, due to the skin's natural oils being leeched away.
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.
LA Fire Department launches Telemedicine program
The Los Angeles Fire Department announced on Monday the launch of their new Telemedicine program aimed to help people who are mildly ill and to ease the coronavirus load on emergency rooms.
The Los Angeles Fire Department announced on Monday the launch of their new Telemedicine program aimed to help people who are mildly ill and to ease the coronavirus load on emergency rooms.
Local group of engineers making ventilators with 3-D printer
A small group of engineers and healthcare workers in California are creating emergency ventilators using a relic from the U.S. Army in the 1960s.
A small group of engineers and healthcare workers in California are creating emergency ventilators using a relic from the U.S. Army in the 1960s.
How to stay safe while grocery shopping, ordering takeout during coronavirus crisis
One of the only places we are frequenting while in quarantine is the grocery store, but that could be how many of us could contract the coronavirus.
One of the only places we are frequenting while in quarantine is the grocery store, but that could be how many of us could contract the coronavirus.
Coronavirus cases in LA County rises to 6,360; 147 deaths
Public Health officials on Monday announced an additional 15 deaths and 420 new COVID-19 cases in Los Angeles County, bringing the county's death count up to 147 and total number of cases to 6,360.
Public Health officials on Monday announced an additional 15 deaths and 420 new COVID-19 cases in Los Angeles County, bringing the county's death count up to 147 and total number of cases to 6,360.
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 Marine surprised for 104th birthday with parade amid coronavirus stay-at-home order
A statewide stay-at-home order in California couldn’t keep a woman considered to be the oldest living female Marine west of the Mississippi River from celebrating her 104th birthday last week.
A statewide stay-at-home order in California couldn’t keep a woman considered to be the oldest living female Marine west of the Mississippi River from celebrating her 104th birthday last week.
California court leaders consider cutting bail to $0
The proposal to lower bail at $0 for misdemeanor and lower-level felony offenses is intended to reduce the jail population and limit the spread of the coronavirus.
The proposal to lower bail at $0 for misdemeanor and lower-level felony offenses is intended to reduce the jail population and limit the spread of the coronavirus.
Panel of judges deny California inmate release request, cite US law
But the three judges invited inmates’ attorneys to file a new motion with either or both of two individual judges who oversee major class action lawsuits over inmate medical and mental health care
But the three judges invited inmates’ attorneys to file a new motion with either or both of two individual judges who oversee major class action lawsuits over inmate medical and mental health care
Fabric in high demand, DIY face masks on the rise
With masks in short supply, more and more people are learning to sew them at home.
With masks in short supply, more and more people are learning to sew them at home.
Thieves break into restaurants during shelter-in-place
“I feel like someone poured salt on my wound after I got stabbed with what’s going on the last few weeks,” said Kam Razavi. “I’m not happy about it but it's the sign of the times right now.”
“I feel like someone poured salt on my wound after I got stabbed with what’s going on the last few weeks,” said Kam Razavi. “I’m not happy about it but it's the sign of the times right now.”
LA County health officials report 15 new deaths related to COVID-19
The Los Angeles County Public Health Department is reporting 15 new deaths related to coronavirus and 663 new cases, bringing the totals to 132 deaths and 5,940 cases.
The Los Angeles County Public Health Department is reporting 15 new deaths related to coronavirus and 663 new cases, bringing the totals to 132 deaths and 5,940 cases.
Governor Newsom signs order for expanded childcare for essential COVID-19 workers
People on the frontlines of the war against COVID-19 will have access to state-subsidized childcare programs under an executive order signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
People on the frontlines of the war against COVID-19 will have access to state-subsidized childcare programs under an executive order signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
As California cuts testing backlog, Gov. Newsom says he doesn't anticipate fans at NFL games in the fall
Like most states, California has struggled to define the scope of the virus outbreak because of a lack of testing.
Like most states, California has struggled to define the scope of the virus outbreak because of a lack of testing.
Masks auctioned off for $25,000+ during coronavirus pandemic
Pallets of masks that were once government surplus have been auctioned off for tens of thousands of dollars amid the coronavirus pandemic and states are in a fierce battle to get them in the hands of first responders.
Pallets of masks that were once government surplus have been auctioned off for tens of thousands of dollars amid the coronavirus pandemic and states are in a fierce battle to get them in the hands of first responders.
Historic Queen Mary could be used as a makeshift hospital: report
The iconic Queen Mary could soon be used in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, multiple sources reported.
The iconic Queen Mary could soon be used in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, multiple sources reported.
Lakers legend Kobe Bryant named in elite 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame class
Kobe Bryant was already immortal. Now he’s officially a Hall of Famer as well.
Kobe Bryant was already immortal. Now he’s officially a Hall of Famer as well.