L.A. leaders are exploring whether to require residents to wear masks or other facial coverings whenever they leave their homesto prevent new coronavirus infections.

Despite the recent fatalities, the county's observed mortality rate associated with COVID-19 remained at about 2.1% — still significantly lower than the state's, which is roughly 4%.

Many Orange County beaches have reopened following Gov. Gavin Newsom's brief "hard closure," but their hours vary.

"The numbers are still going up," San Francisco Mayor London Breed said, emphasizing that Bay Area health officers can continue to enforce tighter restrictions.

Just two days after refusing to make the contract public, Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration disclosed the 42-page document on its nearly $1-billion coronavirus mask deal with Chinese electric car maker BYD.

In the U.S. no one rules absolutely — not even public health officials fighting the coronavirus.

Trump might shut down the coronavirus task force. This won't do anything to boost our response to the pandemic.

The director of the San Francisco Department of Public Health told residents Wednesday not to visit their mothers on Mother's Day, even if wearing masks and keeping six feet apart.

Desperate for coronavirus help, California spending billions on no-bid coronavirus contracts, little accountability

Los Angeles' mayor allows wholesale dealers to start selling under strict social distancing guidelines.

Home color kits and Zoom crystal readings fill the void. But underground services break the lockdown.

More children are likely to experience toxic stress during the pandemic, which could lead to devastating impacts in the future.

California's state government faces a $54-billion budget deficit through next summer, according to an analysis released Thursday.

The fire broke out shortly after 2 a.m. in medium brush between Gaviota State Beach and the Hollister Ranch guard gate.

LAPD leaders are concerned about a looming decline in black officers, particularly as pandemic-related restrictions undercut recruitment efforts.

The Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission voted Thursday to subpoena L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva for testimony regarding the coronavirus outbreak in the jails.

The mask rule comes after Metro bus drivers said they were scared for their health and for the well-being of essential workers on board.

Two youths have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in L.A. County's juvenile halls. The teens were only recently booked and were kept away from the general population, officials say.

Some 80% of state voters support employers providing full replacement wages to farmworkers to stay home when sick with COVID-19, poll finds.

More beaches, trials and parks opened as officials ease coronavirus restrictions

Coronavirus infections explode at a Lompoc federal prison with 792 testing positive, making it the largest federal penitentiary outbreak in the nation.

Pasadena is warning against Mother's Day gatherings after its public health department traced a cluster of coronavirus cases to a birthday party.

'It starts with the team and the students'; athletic director Jack Swarbrick ponders possibilities for Notre Dame Stadium this year

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard discusses the team's workouts during the pandemic.

Interested in waiving the green flag at an Indy 500 practice, and looking to stay busy during the Month of May? IndyCar and IMS have a solution.

The NFL has instituted a league-wide policy in which fans who buy tickets directly from teams can receive refunds for games that are canceled.

Mavs owner Mark Cuban isn't comfortable opening team facility for practice because they can't test all players and staff for coronavirus.

Mike Storen, the Pacers' first general manager, former ABA commissioner and the father of ESPN broadcaster Hannah Storm, died Thursday. He was 84.

The same spirit that now forces us to work together to address the COVID-19 pandemic can be harnessed to address the challenge of climate change.

People of color and low-income communities bear the brunt of public health crises — and then receive the fewest resources for recovery.

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb's responsibility and obligation is to the citizenry of Indiana, a letter to the editor says.

People are mad because some big companies got loans through a program meant to help mom-and-pop businesses.

Because the virus is hard to control even with all the steps being taken, we must remain vigilant in the steps we are taking, Zach Cattell writes.

Until we have a vaccine, the road to opening is through a health care system which can handle the infection, a letter to the editor says.

Simon executives are furious at Indianapolis officials.

Higher education is prepared to play its part in a recovery that accelerates a stronger economy and personal opportunity, Teresa Lubbers writes.

The primary way all citizens can support law enforcement is to follow the recommendations of state and local government leaders, Josh Minkler writes.

Gov. Eric Holcomb's plan to reopen Indiana puts the burden on individuals instead of government.

I see people praising restaurant workers, grocery clerks, and truck drivers and I think this is long overdue.

Interest in finding an alternative to public transport is growing as people think about returning to the office.

Jonathan Marcus looks at whether the crisis might lead to some rapprochement between the arch-foes.

Israel's coronavirus patient 74, also known as Dani, posts about her experience on social media.

Egyptian Aya says she would have crumbled were it not for the support of strangers on WhatsApp.

With theatres closed, Tal Kalai and Yuval Edelman streamed performances online – and ended up on TV.

Iran has blamed US sanctions for impeding its fight against Covid-19 - but the US says that's not true.

Normally a time when people gather to break their fasts and pray, many are marking Ramadan alone.

Many are returning to jobs in Israel and its settlements, where there has been a large outbreak.

"You can see the fear in their faces," says medic as health workers in Yemen brace for Covid surge.

Afghanistan is investigating the alleged torture and drowning of migrants at the Iranian border.

Tensions on the streets were already high - now the disease has fuelled them, says Jeremy Bowen.