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Eva Sena and her son, Anthony | Courtesy Anthony Sena
So many survivors of COVID-19 victims are dealing with the natural grief that follows a loved one’s death. But the virus made things different.
LA County COVID19 Update July 6
With younger residents continuing to drive up the number of coronavirus infections, the rate of people testing positive for the illness in Los Angeles County inched upward today.
A cook in a mask stands in the kitchen of Cantalini’s restaurant in Playa del Rey. | Karen Foshay
Gov. Gavin Newsom today ordered the closure of indoor operations at gyms, hair salons, houses of worship, personal-care services, malls, non-critical office settings, restarants, wineries, movie theaters, and more.
Westport Heights Elementary School's front sign read "Alert" in March. | Karen Foshay
Amid spiking coronavirus cases, Los Angeles Unified School District campuses will remain closed when classes resume next month, defying President Donald Trump's demand that students return to in-person instruction.
Signage saying beaches are closed because of COVID19
Los Angeles County beaches will be closed to the public over the Fourth of July weekend in an effort to prevent large gatherings that could lead to spread of the coronavirus
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A proposal to establish more oversight of development projects that come before the Los Angeles City Council by creating an office to enforce corruption laws in real estate decisions moved a step forward today.
Woman at Podium June 30 COVID19 LA County Update
COVID-19 continued to put pressure on the Los Angeles County hospital system today, with the number of patients continuing its upward march as the county confirmed another 2,000-plus cases.
LA County COVID19 July 9 Update
With another 50 deaths due to the coronavirus, Los Angeles County's public health director warned again today that case numbers, positivity rates and hospitalizations are continuing to rise to levels not seen since the onset of the pandemic.
Woman at Podium June 30 COVID19 LA County Update
L.A. County health officials again pleaded with residents today to take precautions against the spread of coronavirus, while also slamming the notion that COVID-19 is no more dangerous than flu.
July 8 COVID19 LA County Update
Health officials announced more than 60 deaths from COVID-19 today and warned that fatalities could continue rising in the coming weeks.
Lena Hernandez in front of car
A woman who was captured on video making a pair of racist rants aimed at Asian Americans at a Torrance park in June is set to be arraigned in October.
Prison cells | Tim Pearce via Flickr
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted today to find $30 million to expand jail diversion programs -- possibly using funds previously set aside for repairs at Men's Central Jail or raising proceeds from the sale of now-closed probation camps.
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