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Los Angeles offering free coronavirus testing to all city residents, mayor says

April 30, 2020

Los Angeles offering free coronavirus testing to all city residents, mayor says

Los Angeles will be the first major U.S. city to offer free coronavirus testing to all residents -- regardless of whether they have symptoms, Mayor Eric Garcetti said Wednesday.

LA settles case against business accused of selling non-FDA approved coronavirus test kits

April 28, 2020

LA settles case against business accused of selling non-FDA approved coronavirus test kits

A company selling $249 kits purported to test for coronavirus has agreed to stop marketing the products and refund its customers after allegedly falsely claiming they were approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Coast Guard eyes more than 2 dozen oil tankers off LA coast as coronavirus causes glut

April 25, 2020

Coast Guard eyes more than 2 dozen oil tankers off LA coast as coronavirus causes glut

Video released by the U.S. Coast Guard in Los Angeles offered a stark illustration of the global oil glut amid coronavirus lockdowns in the U.S. and elsewhere.

Record heat possible for California, Southwest raises fears beaches will be 'overrun' despite coronavirus

April 23, 2020

Record heat possible for California, Southwest raises fears beaches will be 'overrun' despite coronavirus

A scorching period of hot weather on tap for California has officials in oceanside communities concerned it could create a perfect storm during the coronavirus pandemic as people with cabin fever hit the beach.

Testing shows hundreds of thousands in LA County may have been infected with coronavirus

April 21, 2020

Testing shows hundreds of thousands in LA County may have been infected with coronavirus

The coronavirus outbreak in Los Angeles County is believed to have infected an estimated 28 to 55 times more people than originally thought, according to a report on Monday.

California secures over 15,000 hotel rooms for homeless during coronavirus pandemic, Newsom says

April 19, 2020

California secures over 15,000 hotel rooms for homeless during coronavirus pandemic, Newsom says

The state of California has acquired over 15,000 hotel rooms to shelter homeless people during the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Saturday while announcing a new agreement with hotel chain Motel 6.

LA mayor says large sporting events, concerts may not be possible until 2021

April 16, 2020

LA mayor says large sporting events, concerts may not be possible until 2021

Large sporting events or concerts may not be possible in the Los Angeles area for the rest of the year due to the coronavirus outbreak, the mayor of the nation's second-largest city said Wednesday.

Los Angeles County release of 4K inmates is 'uncharted territory,' reporter tells Tucker Carlson

April 15, 2020

Los Angeles County release of 4K inmates is 'uncharted territory,' reporter tells Tucker Carlson

Los Angeles County's decision to release more than 4,000 inmates because of the coronavirus pandemic has the region dealing with "uncharted territory" in terms of the effect on public safety, an investigative reporter told Tucker Carlson on Tuesday night.

‘Heroes moving heroes’: Public transit workers pay heavy price on coronavirus frontline

April 14, 2020

‘Heroes moving heroes’: Public transit workers pay heavy price on coronavirus frontline

At least 75 public transit workers in a dozen states have died of the coronavirus nationwide, according to America’s largest transit unions, which are urging the federal government to do more to protect bus and train operators who have suffered in part, they say, because of late recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Coronavirus inmate release leaves LA in 'uncharted territory,' sheriff says about potential surge in crime

April 14, 2020

Coronavirus inmate release leaves LA in 'uncharted territory,' sheriff says about potential surge in crime

Thousands of non-violent inmates have been released from jails in Los Angeles County to prevent the spread of coronavirus, but the county sheriff said Monday he's now concerned about a potential spike in crime in the future.