Ryan Fonseca

More businesses have been given the greenlight to reopen as cases countywide near 50,000.

The plan is similar to initiatives launched in several local cities, including L.A. and Pasadena.

The program launches in two other neighborhoods this weekend, and dozens of other communities are expressing interest in joining the safety initiative.

The city has received more than 175 applications from residents and community groups that want to join the safety initiative.

The death toll at institutional facilities in L.A. County — particularly at nursing homes — continues to climb. More than 1,000 residents at those facilities have died.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Another proposal from Councilmember Mike Bonin seeks to make it easier and less expensive for fitness instructors to hold classes outdoors in city parks.

Here's a roundup of what fellow city council members, Mayor Eric Garcetti and other L.A. leaders have said about the corruption scandal -- and Council member Jose Huizar's possible role in it.

Here’s a roundup of what fellow city councilmembers, Mayor Eric Garcetti and other L.A. leaders have said about the corruption scandal — and Councilmember Jose Huizar’s possible role in it.

County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer also reported 18 new deaths of COVID-19 patients. The total number of deaths countywide now stands at 1,839 people.

Slow Streets places signs and temporary barricades on residential streets -- but doesn't completely close them off to vehicles.

LAPD officials had a simple message for drivers: "Please slow down."