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For the first time in almost a century, the Hollywood Bowl will be silent this summer, with the Los Angeles Philharmonic announcing today the cancellation of the season due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Despite initially hesitating as vote-counting continues, Republican aerospace executive Mike Garcia -- possibly spurred on by President Donald Trump -- effectively declared victory today in a special election.
Los Angeles County beaches will reopen Wednesday for active use only, but parking lots, piers and boardwalks will remain off limits, county officials announced today.
Los Angeles County residents will likely find themselves under some type of "Safer At Home" restrictions for another three months, the county's public health director said today.
Classes will remain primarily online during the fall term throughout the California State University system, Chancellor Timothy White announced today.
Councilman David Ryu introduced a motion today that would create incentives for businesses and government officials to work from home, which could help Los Angeles reduce its greenhouse gasses.
Another three dozen deaths due to the coronavirus were confirmed today in Los Angeles County.
Even as COVID-19 cases and deaths continue to mount, Los Angeles County loosened its health restrictions today and allowed select retail businesses to reopen with curbside service, while warning that the pandemic is far from over.
Los Angeles County officials confirmed that some "non-essential" retail businesses will be allowed to reopen Friday with curbside pickup only and other safety measures, as will trails and golf courses.
Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Austin Beutner announced today the district's 2020-2021 academic year will begin Aug. 18, but it remains unclear how classes will be held amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
On a day that saw statewide protests calling for the lifting of stay-at-home restrictions and dozens more COVID-19 deaths were reported in Los Angeles County today.
COVID-19 deaths in Los Angeles County soared past the 1,100 mark today with roughly four dozen more fatalities reported, and the county's public health director stressed that young people can be just as susceptible to falling seriously ill or dying.