FDA: Newly-approved coronavirus test works in 45 minutes, to be rolled out next week

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced that it has approved the use of a rapid coronavirus diagnostic test that returns results in approximately 45 minutes.

LA cannabis businesses deemed essential during pandemic

Among the Los Angeles businesses deemed essential and urged to remain open are those with city permits to sell cannabis, authorities said.

Actor, singer, 'The Gambler': Kenny Rogers dies at 81

According to a statement regarding Rogers death, his family is planning a small private service out of concern over the COVID-19 pandemic. 

People take to sidewalks with colorful chalk to share messages of encouragement amid COVID-19 crisis

A post on social media encouraged residents who were under isolation orders in cities across the U.S. to reach out to others with bright messages of hope etched onto sidewalks and driveways.

Deputies: 8 arrested in California for price-gouging toilet paper, hand sanitizer

Deputies with the San Diego County Sheriff's Department arrested eight people involved with reselling items like toilet paper and hand sanitizer for outrageous prices.

Governor Newsom issues statewide order for people to stay at home amid virus outbreak

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday ordered the state’s 40 million residents to stay at home, restricting non-essential movements to control the spread of the coronavirus that threatens to overwhelm the state’s medical system.

LA County officials announce new ‘Safer at Home’ order

Los Angeles County officials have issued a “Safer At Home'' order, calling on people to remain at home as much as possible in response to the coronavirus.

2 Lakers players test positive for COVID-19

The Los Angeles Lakers announced Thursday that two of its players have tested positive for the coronavirus.

Glendora man, 34, dies from coronavirus; recently visited Disney World in Florida: Report

A Glendora man who died just days ago after testing positive for COVID-19 recently visited Walt Disney World and Universal Studios in Florida, it was reported Thursday.

60,000 homeless could get infected with coronavirus, Gov. Newsom says

As worries about the spread of the coronavirus confine millions of Californians to their homes, concern is growing about those who have no homes in which to shelter. Gov. Gavin Newsom estimates up to 60,000 homeless could end up infected.

California preparing for worst case scenarios

Newsom also acknowledged much is unknown and so the state is preparing for frightening worst-case scenarios.

Uber, Lyft suspending shared ride options in response to coronavirus

Uber and Lyft announced on Tuesday that they would be suspending their respective pool and shared options in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Bay Area takes unprecedented action, issuing legal order for residents to stay at home

In an unprecedented move to slow the spread of an illness killing people throughout the world, six Bay Area counties on Monday issued a legal order directing their residents to stay at home for three weeks starting Tuesday.