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Facing protests, Newsom says easing stay-at-home rules could be 'days' away
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing growing impatience with stay-at-home orders meant to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, and a legal showdown looms over his closure of Orange...
Opinion: Readers aren't all doom and gloom on the coronavirus. Here's proof
Sprinkled in the deluge of negatives letters are uplifting tales of gratitude, humanity and service. This is a selection of those letters.
Accessories to boost your mobile gaming experience
Controllers, head phones, and more. (Screen Post via Unsplash/)The insidious nature of mobile gaming means that once you’ve found an app that suits your fancy you’re probably well beyond hooked. Sure, you could...
"It's too soon": In small towns and big cities, Georgia's experiment in reopening moves slowly
A week after Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp plunged Georgia into the middle of a national social experiment — rolling back restrictions on businesses in an effort to restart the economy...
L.A.'s theater community pays tribute to its ultimate fan, Kerry English
Kerry English was a beloved "professional audience member," a fan who saw up to five shows a week and provided the support theaters so critically need.
Keystone XL key permit ruled invalid: What decision may mean for wildlife, waterways, communities along route
The below Apr. 15, 2020 press release from the Center for Biological Diversity. A federal judge today ruled that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers violated the law when it...
Air Force awards $350M in contracts for road work at Alaska military bases
The Air Force awarded $350 million to five contractors Friday for airfield/roadway paving and striping at five military bases in Alaska, the Department of Defense announced.
Analysis suggests states need to plan for second wave of COVID-19
Leaders across the United States should plan for a worst-case scenario, second wave to the COVID-19 pandemic, including no vaccine availability or herd immunity, say experts at the University of...
Here is the latest list of Orange County communities with coronavirus cases
Orange County health officials on Friday announced 163 new COVID-19 cases and five new fatalities as a result of the coronavirus.
Is time flying by oddly quickly during COVID-19? Here's why you may feel that way
Many people quarantining at home as a result of the coronavirus crisis are noticing time passing a little more strangely than usual. For one thing, there are fewer signals differentiating...
Warning that coronavirus cases could rise, ACLU sues O.C. sheriff to free more inmates
The ACLU lawsuit seeks the release of Orange County's most 'vulnerable' inmates. The sheriff says he already has 'implemented extraordinary measures.'
Newsom teases announcement in 'days, not weeks' on reopening California
The governor has described the next phase of his stay-at-home order to prevent the spread of coronavirus as allowing some lower-risk businesses to reopen in communities across California, including retail...
Is the future of live music a drive-in concert?
A city in Denmark held a drive-in concert, with a musician playing onstage outdoors and concertgoers listening in their cars. Could this happen in California?
Here are 5 awesome L.A. artists to support during Bandcamp's COVID-19 initiative
Los Angeles area artists are taking advantage of Bandcamp's COVID-19 initiative, which gives musicians 100% of sales. Here are a few recommendations.
Around the globe, snapshots of a halting return to a changed world
Gradual easing of coronavirus restrictions brings hopes, fears
How big pharma firms are quietly collaborating on new coronavirus antivirals
Behind the scenes, companies including Novartis, Takeda, and Gilead are collaborating in a loose alliance. Their work might not be done in time to stop COVID-19, but they hope it...
Coronavirus sparks massive surge in demand for mental health services in L.A. County
L.A. County is offering free access to the Headspace app and encouraging residents to use mental health services during coronavirus crisis.
Bees swarm on Arizona family's porch, trigger security alerts
An Arizona family who had dozens of alerts from their front door security camera overnight discovered the cause was a giant swarm of bees that took over their porch.
In photos: Stay-home orders draw demonstrations in Ohio, D.C., N.Y.
Protesters assembled on May 1, 2020 at the Ohio state Capitol to rally against an extension of restrictions through May 29 aimed at containing the spread of the coronavirus pandemic....
Treasury Secretary Mnuchin says well-heeled private schools should return federal loans
Mnuchin, whose children attend Brentwood School, reiterates in a tweet that elite private schools with significant endowments should return PPP loans.
Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber are 'Stuck With U' for coronavirus relief
Pop stars Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber will release a new song, "Stuck With U," next week in support of front-line heroes of the coronavirus crisis.
Some California cities push back against governor's coronavirus stay-home orders
Gov. Gavin Newsom says it's too soon to lift restrictions meant to stem the spread of the coronavirus, but some local governments have had enough.
Apple and Google won't solve coronavirus contact tracing. Here's what will
Here's why many public health experts are skeptical of contact-tracing tools Apple and Google are rushing to develop.
Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber announce new song for charity, 'Stuck With U'
Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber announced a new single, titled "Stuck With U," on Friday.
Study finds natural fires help native bees, improve food security
Native bees that boost food crops are in decline but changing fire management policies could help them.
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos sued over seizure of student loan borrowers' wages
The Department of Education and Education Secretary Betsy DeVos face a class-action lawsuit demanding a stop to garnishment of student borrowers' wages.
Defining geographic regions with commuter data
A new mathematical approach uses data on people's commutes between and within US counties to identify important geographic regions.
With no coronavirus cases, California county defies Gov. Newsom and reopens today
Caifornia reopening: Modoc County set to defy Newsom and allow businesses, schools and churches to open Friday as long as people stay six feet apart.