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Coronavirus
The state is preparing to confront what public health authorities agree will be a month that peaks in sickness and death. How cruel remains to be seen.
The push to protect renters comes as the number of coronavirus deaths continued to rise across California, with 102 deaths and 4,905 cases reported across California.
The sheriff of Mono County, home of popular vacation destinations such as Mammoth Lake, has asked visitors to stop coming during the cororavirus pandemic.
The prospect that malaria drugs will become go-to medications in the treatment of COVID-19 before they’ve been rigorously tested is prompting safety warnings.
As we all adjust to our new lives under the umbrella of the coronavirus, Los Angeles Times photographer Irfan Khan gives us a look at the mountain community of Wrightwood.
Coronavirus relief efforts are leaving some delivery workers unprotected, they say.
A new resident at Silverado Beverly Place was hospitalized with coronavirus. Within 24 hours, another resident and an employee tested positive.
Healthcare for the homeless presents new challenges in the face of the coronavirus pandemic
Is the phrase “social distancing” sending the wrong message to millions of Americans struggling to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic? Some experts think so.
Helpful tips and information
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As coronavirus restrictions tighten, tips for walkers, hikers, cyclists and runners -
The short version: All U.S. residents are eligible for the coronavirus stimulus payments as long as they have a work-eligible Social Security number and meet the income requirements.
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Los Angeles City Council passed an ordinance that will require grocery stores to reserve the first hour of business for elderly and disabled shoppers.
Coronavirus and the economy
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As U.S. battles coronavirus, a shocking 3.3 million Americans filed for unemployment. Here’s how the unemployed in Las Vegas cope with the sudden change to daily life.
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Already hit by a coronavirus slowdown, California port workers are asking to delay new rules intended to reduce air pollution from cargo ships.
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The L.A. City Council voted to increase paid leave for workers who are ill or need to care for family — but only for workers at businesses with 500 or more employees nationwide.
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Our special edition newsletter breaks down the latest coronavirus news, including the closure of L.A. County beaches and trails and the passage and signing of the biggest federal economic stimulus in history.
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Overwhelmed by news about the coronavirus outbreak? Check out our explainer for the latest updates and ways you can prevent the spread of the virus.
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The Los Angeles Times will provide around-the-clock updates on COVID-19 from across Southern California and around the world.Read our coverage from last week hereTracking the coronavirus in California: latest numbers | Support our journalism with a subscriptionHave a question about coronavirus? Send us your questions here. | You also can sign up for our newsletterSee latest photo gallery
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Here’s how to file for unemployment benefits if you’ve lost work because of the coronavirus outbreak. Read this explainer for eligibility requirements and how the program works.
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Hollywood workers have been hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, a number of industry unions, organizations and businesses have stepped up to offer emergency assistance.
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Stay-at-home requirements have upended the field work of researchers, including that of scientists and volunteers who track migrating gray whales.
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As medical providers plead for help, the White House won’t detail a plan to route masks, ventilators to the front lines of the coronavirus fight.
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In the age of coronavirus, they have become the nation’s truth-tellers and consolers in chief.
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Joseph E. Lowery, civil rights leader who co-founded the Southern Christian Leadership Conference with Martin Luther King Jr., has died. He was 98.
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See’s Candies has stopped production just two times since it first opened in L.A. in 1921: during World War II and, now, because of the coronavirus.
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Harry Polakow was surprised when he heard a knock on his front door.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday pardoned five people who already served their time and commuted the sentences of 21 state prison inmates.
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L.A. officials deliver urgent message: Stay home this weekend to slow coronavirus
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What started off as a dog’s dream come true — the whole family, home with us all the time! — has become a nightmare. So much walking!
Santa Anita Park was closed for live racing after the L.A. County Health Department deemed it a nonessential business.
A look at what happened on this day in sports history on March 28, including Teemu Selanne’s 70-goal season as a rookie with the Winnipeg Jets.
Lakers star Anthony Davis announces a partnership with world’s largest cold food storage company to help Staples Center employees find jobs during the coronavirus pandemic.
Santa Anita Park was closed for live racing after the L.A. County Health Department deemed it a nonessential business amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
“If I don’t get cast as Joe Exotic in the eventual biopic, Hollywood is broken,” Dax Shepard tweeted about Netflix’s latest, wildest hit, “Tiger King.”
Critically acclaimed ‘Sweet Land’ comes to streaming. L.A. Chamber Orchestra launches an online series. The Getty wows with its Michelangelo show.
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art stirs some controversy as construction continues amid coronavirus.
WarnerMedia boss John Stankey disclosed the spending in a memo to employees of the AT&T-owned company. But what’s happening with HBO Max?
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Q&A: Here’s why medical safety supplies are short, and what you can do to help hospitals and first responders who need gear.
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With the coronavirus spreading, mental health experts are advising people to pay attention to any feelings of anxiety or depression.
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If doctors and nurses don’t have masks, all the toilet paper and pasta in the world won’t save you.
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If you have a cough and slight fever, would a call to the doctor be a sign of panic? Or in the age of coronavirus, would it be prudent?
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Restaurants have been blindsided by the coronavirus pandemic. Here is a guide to services available to those affected, including financial and legal aid.
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How the coronavirus outbreak might affect you or your family depends heavily on where you work and live and the generosity of your employer’s benefits.
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With the U.S. now leading the world in COVID-19 infections, it’s time for the nation to stay at home.
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The U.S. needs integrated, all-of-government disease preparedness and international collaboration to fight the globalized reality of infectious disease.
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With clear heads and no distractions, I am certain we can finish this coronavirus marathon without a scratch.
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Christians are debating whether a total shutdown of church services is necessary.
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Farmers in Spain fight the coronavirus by using their tractors to disinfect communities.
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You can deal with militias and armies, the owners of Beirut’s famous Barbar restaurant say, but you can’t make friends with the coronavirus.
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Under a busy bridge in the middle of Hong Kong, women at traditional shrines use slippers and bricks to beat away the bad luck of political unrest, economic decline and the coronavirus.
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Joey Camp, a Waffle House line cook, was the first person in Georgia to be isolated in a special quarantine site after receiving a diagnosis of coronavirus. Now that he’s out, he can’t understand the big deal.
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Iranian media reports that nearly 300 people have been killed and more than 1,000 sickened by ingesting toxic methanol across the Islamic Republic out of the false belief it kills the new coronavirus.
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There’s not a cruise ship in sight in Cozumel, Mexico. The economic toll has been heavy.
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Stuck at home? Here are 10 ways to bond with your houseplants during a global pandemic.
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Coronavirus has us all stuck indoors. Solution? It’s time to make your home a cozy sanctuary. Here are 10 ways to do just that.
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Master some of the language of the place you’re going. Learn about its cuisine and its preparation. There are so many ways to deepen and enrich your trip.
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Looking for something to do? In the coronavirus era, your inner fashionista can still shop favorite stores, explore brands and learn new skills.
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Gardeners, take a deep breath. We’ve made a list of 10 garden tasks that can help save your sanity now and make the coming months much more pleasant.
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You can’t go to the gym, but you need to break a sweat and burn off the anxiety we’re all feeling. Here’s a variety of workouts that will do the trick.
El Tepeyac, Boyle Height’s famous old-school Mexican restaurant, is offering takeout family specials during the coronavirus shutdown.
Create your own smashburgers at home to get that beginning-of-the-weekend feeling at home.
Bill Addison reports on takeout and delivery during the coronavirus shutdowns.
The best peanut butter and jelly sandwich recipe is for these cookies. Kids will love making the easy five-ingredient dough and assembling the sandwiches by themselves.
Weekend reads
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A three-week lockdown affecting 1.3 billion people has unleashed chaos as stranded migrant workers sleep in streets and police beat curfew-breakers.
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Billions of locusts have swarmed over at least eight East African countries, consuming crops so rapidly that experts fear widespread famine.
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The near total collapse of tourism has left recreational-vehicle companies — those that rent or sell RVs and the like — scrambling to survive.
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The slower pace to reduce emissions comes as construction of solar and wind farms could be slowed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Playing off the Dalgona coffee trend on social media, here the fluff blankets ladyfingers for a shortcut version of tiramisu.
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Games are a playground, a place to see what happens when we do what we aren’t told, and a world in which failure is embraced — welcomed, even — as a way to learn. Why play matters in times of stress.
Asian Enough Podcast
From the Times’ new podcast about being Asian American: Talking to your parents about coronavirus, the pandemic’s impact on the Asian American community and the rise of COVID-19-related discrimination.
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En ausencia de una guía federal clara, los estados americanos más grandes están siguiendo su propio camino.
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Cinco años de cárcel o hasta 250,000 de multa por empleado que viole confidencialidad de preguntas del Censo
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A medida que el número de casos de coronavirus continúa aumentando, puede que se pregunte si debería llevar una mascarilla cuando salga de su casa.
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TacLas Taqueras: 3 mujeres en el mundo de los tacos dominado por los hombres
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From coronavirus quarantine, essential culture news, including how Trump channels Sophocles, the loss of beloved Broadway playwright Terrence McNally and other art figures to COVID-19 and other pandemic-influenced culture shifts.
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As the coronavirus spreads, L.A.'s high-end agents are adapting with it. Also: Lindsey Vonn lists her Sherman Oaks home.
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Here’s a look at the top stories of the last week. Hospitals are already overwhelmed by COVID-19 cases, and the search for economic relief in California continues.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has the country’s politics in turmoil. Answers to those questions and more.
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In the age of coronavirus, Govs. Andrew Cuomo and Gavin Newsom have become the nation’s truth-tellers and consolers in chief.
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Even as people are told to stay home, many in Southern California seek out public spaces — beaches, hiking trails, sidewalks, parks — for relief.
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Mississippi’s governor deems malls, restaurants and other businesses essential, while some mayors close them.
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They can’t get taxis or child care. Two were refused service at a gas station.
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There’s a large difference in how hard the nation’s two largest cities have been hit by the coronavirus.
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Long before the coronavirus, South Koreans had begun reducing human contact in their lives. The pandemic might make that disassociation permanent.
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If you’re at home, try upgrading your lounge pants with these comfy options.
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People are decluttering while hunkering down at home. An expert shares tips on how to get organized during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Stretch out and say “om”: Here are some yoga routines and classes to try at home. Plus: Why you should really be doing yoga right now.
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Staying home this weekend? We’ve got some ideas. Take care of your plants, make your house cozier, help neighbors and start planning your next trip.
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With roles in wide-ranging projects including “Miss Bala” and “The Terror: Infamy,” Cristina Rodlo relocates a lot. Her advice: Don’t get attached.
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A Brentwood estate draws inspiration from Denmark’s traditional farmhouse architecture. Asking price: $11.995 million.
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In the Hollywood Hills, a contemporary mansion seized by the federal government has sold for $18.5 million. Also: Jason Statham is selling another home.
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Jeff Bezos has pulled out of a $90-million deal for a 120-acre site owned by the estate of late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen.
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The island has always depended on visitors, but this moment is different
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A video of a Montana reporter’s encounter with bison in Yellowstone prompts a reminder of social distancing rules -- for wildlife
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Public officials press for more social distancing as many beaches and public spaces close amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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The airport shuttle is cutting back on schedules due to drop-offs in passengers
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JaQuel Knight, Beyoncé's head choreographer, organized a meal giveaway. But with concerts, tours and video shoots canceled, help and hope remain scarce.
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Couch conversations: L.A. Times Book Club hosts its first virtual meetup with crime writers Steph Cha and Joe Ide.
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Unable to operate its theaters, the long-running NYC film organization laid off staff and shut down its print publication as a response to coronavirus crisis.
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The coronavirus shut down Hollywood production. How much will insurance companies pay to help studios cover their losses?
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L.A. County has reported 26 coronavirus-related deaths, the most in the state. Here is the number of cases by community, including those with none.
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Coronavirus: From closed beaches to shuttered businesses, here is what you can’t do in Southern California this weekend
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El Camino Real Charter High School has won this year’s state Academic Decathlon, narrowly edging out its perennial rival, Granada Hills Charter High School.
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Bliss Showgirls, in Avocado Heights off Valley Boulevard, was closed Friday after an uncover sting showed the establishment flouting COVID-19 guidelines.
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Josh Giles guided Centennial, which lost three seniors to transfers, to the regional semifinals. He’s been selected The Times’ boys basketball coach of the year.
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Adam Levine quickly rebuilt the Palisades program into a City and regional champion. He’s been selected The Times’ girls’ basketball coach of the year.
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A look at the Los Angeles Times All-Star boys’ basketball team.
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A look at the 10-player Los Angeles Times All-Star girls’ basketball team.
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Joe Biden says nationwide shutdown of nonessential businesses is needed now to stop pandemic.
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Nikki Haley denounces a relatively tiny amount of assistance for arts groups hurt by coronavirus closures. She forgets that the arts employ people too.
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The Wild West of medical supply: Texas doctors desperate for masks found a supplier in Mexico. They had to get past border restrictions to get them.
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In another warning sign of how hard the coronavirus crisis may punish the U.S. economy, American consumer confidence in March saw its sharpest drop since the Great Recession in 2008.
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