Heatwave draws 40,000 to Newport Beach

Newport Beach does not feel like it’s in the middle of a pandemic. Although some are following stay-at-home and social-distancing rules, thousands are at the beach without masks. 

Nurse asks: ‘Is the hair appointment so you can look good while you’re in the casket?’

A Texas nurse has a stark warning for people considering visiting reopened businesses as states like Georgia and Oklahoma begin to ease social distancing guidelines despite warnings from health experts. 

Napa County expands COVID-19 testing

Napa County expanded free drive-in COVID-19 testing on Friday at the county fairgrounds.

24 COVID-19 cases confirmed at San Francisco SRO

A nonprofit organization that manages a single room occupancy in San Francsico confirmed that 24 people have tested positive for COVID-19.

No, don't inject disinfectant: Outcry over Trump's musing

The maker of Lysol and another disinfectant says its products should not be used as an internal treatment for the coronavirus.

Trump claims comment about injecting disinfectants was ‘sarcastic’ after backlash

Trump’s comment about the possibility that disinfectants could be injected or ingested to fight COVID-19 received backlash from health officials and the maker of Lysol.

Home healthcare workers face low pay, lack of PPE amid COVID-19 pandemic

Despite being some of the most crucial workers fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, home healthcare workers say they're underpaid and lack enough personal protective equipment.

San Francisco shelter-in-place order 'very likely' to be extended

San Francisco's shelter-in-place order will "very likely" be extended for several weeks or a month later than its current May 3 expiration date, Mayor London Breed said.

COVID-19: CA DMV waives late fees, delays registration requirements

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order on Wednesday that provides some relief to Californians amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Navy recommends reinstatement of fired USS Theodore Roosevelt captain over coronavirus warning

The Navy has recommended the reinstatement of Navy Capt. Brett Crozier fired for sending a fraught email to commanders pleading for faster action to protect his crew from a coronavirus outbreak.

FDA warns against use of hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 outside of hospitals, clinical trials

The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning about the antimalarial drugs after it became aware of reported heart risks. Both have been embraced by Trump and others as a potential COVID-19 treatment.

The Melt gives free meals to health care workers
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Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, The Melt is matching every order they receive and giving the second meal to first responders. The restaurant, which specializes in grilled cheese sandwiches and soups, has a goal of donating 10,000 meals to first responders by the end of the month.