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No other Pacific Islander hub has been worse-hit than its largest, Los Angeles County. It's home to 11 of the 17 Pacific Islanders who've died in the state.

We're now bracing for an expected 25% drop in our revenue -- a frankly terrifying forecast for our mission-driven newsroom.

Despite investing more than any other state, California's response rate is off more than 10% from the final 2010 count. Even with extensions, there's a possibility for a record low turnout that would sink the state's $187 million investment.

California couples are among those being denied pandemic relief. Civil rights group MALDEF has filed a federal lawsuit to overturn the policy.

The state's new unemployment program for self-employed workers is off to a rocky start. And some jobless Californians remain shut out of the website.

Will "digital contact tracing" really be effective, and is it worth your privacy?

"Women are still considered second-class citizens, and when we become incarcerated, we're forgotten," says an advocate.

Even in places where it's already hot, COVID-19 continues to spread.

Just last month we were celebrating our clean air, now it's looking a bit polluted.

L.A. County has started testing all local inmates.

The administration said the existing social distancing recommendations are being incorporated by governors into their new future plans.

Staff at L.A.'s Violence Intervention Program (VIP) has started phoning abuse victims to ask what they need to relieve some of the stress caused by the pandemic.

And even if you find child care, there's still the question of how to pay for it.

Gov. Gavin Newsom is considering asking schools to begin a new academic year as early as late July -- though no decisions have been made yet.

Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, minimum benefits, wait times -- experts answer your questions about filing as an independent contractor.

The class-action lawsuits seek the refund of unused portions of fees for campus services such as student health and academic support.

Road crews can work faster when fewer people are driving, but less traffic could translate to less money for future repairs.

Mayor Garcetti said drivers can get the free test even without having symptoms.

We're committed to being your long-term guide to the new normal in Los Angeles and Southern California.

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CEO Sachi Hamai says her budget recommendation for L.A. County will be drastically revised because of coronavirus. County leaders are hoping for a helping hand from the feds.

New data shows that the people who work with the elderly are dying at a higher rate than other frontline health workers in L.A. County.

We're compiling the latest numbers on confirmed cases of COVID-19. This story is updated frequently.

The suits claim the banks prioritized large companies for loans, violating the intent of the Paycheck Protection Program.

Sorry. We tried. Better luck next time.

Some employers have struggled to apply for California's Work Sharing Program, which economists say could save jobs during a recession. But officials say improvements are coming soon.

The 2020 census could reshape L.A.'s congressional district lines. The slow-growing 27th District in the San Gabriel Valley -- where Asians make up a plurality of the population-- is looking particularly vulnerable.

The five-year cleanup of a lead-contamination zone is a story of confusion, shifting goalposts, missed deadlines and bloated budgets.

LAUSD won't give out 'F's' this semester. Other districts are relaxing grading policies, too.

The American Civil Liberties Union is suing Gov. Newsom and Attorney General Becerra to reduce the number of people held at county jails, juvenile halls and immigrant detention centers.

The heat wave had Huntington Beach lifeguards expecting tens of thousands of people to flock the beach this weekend.

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration must promptly turn over migrant children to sponsors to protect them from COVID-19. 

L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti had mentioned establishing who is immune as one possible facet of a reopening strategy.

California needs thousands of contact tracers. But counties and cities are overwhelmed and understaffed. "Woefully inadequate," said one public health director.

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While L.A. moves toward testing all nursing home staff and residents, Orange County is testing only those with symptoms.

The plaintiff's attorney says: 'Prisoners are going to die at an incredible rate unless something is done to address these horrible conditions.'

At a short briefing Friday afternoon at the White House, President Trump touted the federal government's "aggressive strategy."

Jessica Huerta fields questions like these: If I get a COVID-19 test, will I go on a list? Even if I get a positive test, how will I pay for the treatment?

As California gradually reopens amid a pandemic that has killed nearly 48,000 Americans and left more than 3 million Californians unemployed, Gov. Gavin Newsom is faced with his toughest decisions yet: When and how do we return to normal?

Thousands of SoCal families have sponsored relatives to come to the U.S. legally with green cards. Many have waited years. President Trump's latest immigration ban puts their visas on hold.

Instead of attending marches and public events, Armenian Americans will mark the 105th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide by donating to charity and tuning in to virtual commemorations. 

Health hazards lurking in substandard housing -- lead, roaches, black mold, water leaks, faulty wiring -- pose serious threats even in normal times. Their impact could be intensified in the age of COVID-19.

Without a major fiscal shot in the arm from the federal government, nine in 10 California cities report they be forced to lay off or furlough staff, decrease services or both.

We talked to candidates Christy Smith and Mike Garcia about their plans for California's 25th district, the coronavirus crisis, and how to (safely) get back to normal life.

More than 4 million more people filed for unemployment, according to statistics released by the Labor Department, bringing the approximate total of Americans out of work to around 26 million.

Hundreds sign a letter calling on the OC Board of Supervisors to denounce racist acts, including incidents at local schools.

The L.A. City Council sets up a fund to help low-income tenants with their rent, up to a maximum of $3,000.

Traditionally marginalized groups have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19. Advocates want more demographic data to see who has been tested and who has died.

While vowing to police COVID-19 misinformation on its platform, Facebook let advertisers target users interested in 'pseudoscience'

Crude oil tankers parked offshore have no place to unload and Angelenos aren't filling their tanks

Doctors say fewer heart attack and stroke patients have been coming into the ER. They're concerned that patients are avoiding or delaying care because of fear of COVID-19.

They're calling on the agency to further ease rules on gay and bisexual men donating blood.

On Wednesday, President Trump temporarily suspended entry for many green card applicants. In local immigrant communities, some fear the order could be the start of longer-lasting restrictions on family-based immigrant visas.

The money is part of $143 million the supervisors froze last fall. Sheriff Alex Villanueva says he needs them to free up all of it.

Protestors honk from their cars and wave signs to protest local stay-at-home orders.

A report questions whether internet deals aimed at needy households live up to their advertising.

As more and more people lose their jobs, immigrants are faced with the challenge of paying their rent and buying food here in the U.S., or sending money back to their home countries. 

The federal government's largest statistical agency is still scrambling to salvage the constitutionally mandated 2020 census.

Among the coalition's demands: leniency in grading, paid leave for student workers until they return to work, free on-campus parking and use of campus wi-fi.

President Trump is expected to issue an executive order suspending issuance of green cards for at least 60 days. Temporary workers would be spared.

Trump and his advisors are still fighting over the dividing line between the power of the president and the powers of the states.

We live in paradise but we put up with some awfully dangerous air quality.

We also asked about providing meals to the community, and serving students with special needs. Here's what they told us.

The poet and activist was credited for his pioneering work to reimagine the much-maligned Los Angeles River.

Because of budget cuts related to COVID-19, L.A.'s Vision Zero street safety program will be cut 5% in the next fiscal year.

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"I think if there is a part of this that's hopeful for us, it is that the mortality rate now has dropped a lot," said L.A. County's public health director.

So far, 122 inmates and 89 employees have tested positive for the coronavirus in California state prisons.

LAUSD's pandemic response will blow a $200 million hole in the school district's $9.2 billion budget, officials announced Monday.

In total, funding for infrastructure improvements will be reduced 10%, from $888 million down to $795 million.

Here's how to grow it. It's easier than becoming a master baker.

Before we get too optimistic, though, remember this: most spending on homelessness here comes through L.A. County, not the city.

Using a small bank may be the secret to getting a loan.

Garcetti promises to "draw a red line" around community safety, clean streets, housing and meals programs for children and seniors.

Perhaps 250,000 L.A. families with school-aged kids lack access to both broadband internet and a computer.

Funds have been created for workers who don't qualify for benefits because of their immigration status. Some say bigger fixes are needed.

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President Trump tweeted that he is "right on testing" and that governors "must be able to step up and get the job done."

Southern California cities mounting legal challenges to the deals include Lawndale, Bell Gardens, Laguna Woods and Laguna Hills.

The California Department of Public Health has released a list of skilled nursing facilities where one or more staff or residents have fallen ill.

The California Department of Public Health has released a list of skilled nursing facilities where one or more staff or residents have fallen ill.

Complications include staffing, food, and the need to socially distance.

By one estimate, the pandemic has already claimed 1.3 million jobs in L.A. County.

One visit doctors say parents shouldn't reschedule? Vaccinations.

"The longer this goes on, the damage in terms of trauma is going to be enormous."

The 10-part ESPN documentary could help the cable network regain some audience.

A task force at L.A.'s nine community colleges is searching for better ways to serve students feeling the emotional effects of the COVID-19 crisis.

Campuses have been closed for a month, yet some of these questions still don't have answers.

With very few exceptions, water treatment systems kill off the virus that causes COVID-19.

The state says CPAP machines could spread COVID-19. But sick inmates -- and an expert -- say that risk doesn't outweigh the fact that they need the machine to survive.

Trump has said he believes many states could begin to re-open even before the federal guidelines for social distancing and mitigation expire on May 1.

A new study finds extremes we now see once every 50 years -- including terrible flooding in coastal areas -- could become commonplace in the next few decades.

U.S. Rep. Jimmy Gomez understands that COVID-19 is an unprecedented barrier to counting everyone, but says the Census Bureau's lack of communication is a whole different problem.

We're compiling the latest numbers on confirmed cases of COVID-19. This story is updated frequently.

Here's the big concern: "These children are out of sight and that's really frightening."

It's treated only a few dozen patients since its arrival. And now more than a half dozen crew members have tested positive for COVID-19.

Mayor Garcetti says "there's no question" his upcoming budget will include cuts. L.A. County is also facing "significant losses" that will impact county programs.

You lost your job. You can't pay your rent. Your landlord is threatening to kick you out. Here's what they can (and can't) do.

With Cannes now postponed indefinitely and the prospects for other fall festivals uncertain, Hollywood sales agents are scrambling to find new ways to auction their films and bring them to audiences hungry for new content.