L.A. County declares state of emergency amid 7 confirmed cases of COVID-19 coronavirus

Officials with the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the Los Angeles County Department of Health declared a local public health emergency Wednesday morning. 

Medical professional screening passengers at LAX airport tests positive for coronavirus

A medical professional screening passengers at Los Angeles International Airport was diagnosed with COVID-19 coronavirus, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

Starbucks stops accepting customers' reusable cups due to coronavirus

The coronavirus may force a change to your morning routine. In an effort to help stop the spread of COVID-19, Starbucks says it will stop accepting customers' personal cups at its stores for the time being. 

Atherton school closed for deep cleaning amid COVID-19 concerns

In partnership with the San Mateo County department of heath and the CDC, the entire campus will be extensively cleaned and decontaminated by a third-party company.

East Bay school considers online classes if coronavirus causes closures

An East Bay school is considering online classes in case schools need to close as the coronavirus/COVID-19 spreads across the state.

Report: Ultra Music Festival in Miami postponed indefinitely due to coronavirus

The Ultra Music Festival slated to happen later this month in Miami has been canceled, according to media reports, as city leaders previously expressed concerns over the three-day mass gathering amid fears that the new coronavirus could spread.

California Gov. Newsom declares emergency after 1st coronavirus death

California's first coronavirus fatality -- an elderly patient who apparently contracted the illness on a cruise -- prompted the governor Wednesday to declare a statewide emergency as six new cases, including a medical screener at Los Angeles International Airport, were confirmed.