As coronavirus spreads, housekeepers in L.A. declare staying home ‘a luxury’
There are an estimated 2.5 million domestic workers across the country. Most don’t have access to healthcare and 83% do not get paid sick days
Healthcare workers fear greater coronavirus risk due to safety gear shortage
Healthcare workers say they are at greater risk of the coronavirus because of a switch to less safe face masks
Whittier megachurch holding services at homes in Orange, L.A. counties amid coronavirus pandemic
Responding to concerns of the spread of the novel coronavirus, Freedom Christian Center, a megachurch with locations in Whittier and Santa Fe Springs, announced Saturday it will close its doors and hold worship services Sunday in the homes of more than 200 members throughout Orange and Los Angeles counties. With an average weekly attendance of…
Fake coronavirus test kits seized at LAX
Counterfeit COVID-19 test kits were intercepted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers when they arrived at the LAX International Mail Facility, authorities said Saturday. “On March 12, 2020, CBP officers discovered six plastic bags containing various vials, while conducting an enforcement examination of a parcel manifested as ‘Purified Water Vials’ with a declared value…
Another group of homeless moms and families are taking over houses — this time in L.A.
Inspired by a similar occupation in Oakland and fear of the coronavirus, homeless residents moved into homes in El Sereno long-owned by Caltrans.
Coronavirus fallout: Why closing Disneyland is such a blow to American optimism
The Happiest Place on Earth shut its gates Friday night due to the coronavirus crisis. A full non-weather-related closure of Disneyland has happened just three times in the park’s 65-year history. But this time is different.
Supermarkets swarmed, coronavirus deaths rise along with fear in California
Supermarkets were mobbed, while streets were clear, as coronavirus spreads across California
Orange County reports first coronavirus case from community spread, its 13th overall
Coronavirus: Orange County reports its first case from community spread, its 13th overall.
UC has a solution to the national shortage of coronavirus testing — do it in house
Five University of California medical centers are expanding in-house testing for the virus that causes COVID-19 to ease barriers to slowing the pandemic.
Orange County courts make changes due to coronavirus
Orange County Superior Court officials are taking steps to reduce the number of people who have to make a trip to courthouses in Santa Ana, Fullerton, Newport Beach, Orange and Westminster during the coronavirus outbreak. Officials are suspending all “unlimited civil jury trials until May 1,” according to a statement from the court’s presiding judge’s…