Los Angeles County is reporting 1,071 additional COVID-19 coronavirus cases and 19 deaths on Monday as more businesses reopen through the Southland, officials said.  The L.A. County “Safer at Home” order relaxed last week as the county moved into Phase 3 of reopening, according to Dr. Barbara Ferrer, director of the L.A. County Department of Public Health. Gyms, schools and ...

Gyms, schools and sports without live audiences are allowed to reopen starting Friday, as Los Angeles County continues the COVID-19 recovery, officials said. The L.A. County “Safer at Home” order is relaxing effective June 12, now moving into Phase 3 of reopening, according to Dr. Barbara Ferrer, director of the L.A. County Department of Public Health. Day camps, museums, galleries, ...

College of the Canyons Chancellor Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook has been appointed by the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors Economic Resiliency Task Force, officials said Tuesday, Van Hook was appointed to the Education Sector Work Team, which is set to focus on creating a framework for the reopening of colleges and universities in the County, according to ...

Bars, gyms, schools, day camps and some sports are expected to be allowed to reopen in California with modifications starting next week as soon as June 15, officials said. California is moving into Phase 3 of the reopening of the state after allowing hair salons, barbershops and dine-in restaurants to reopen in May. Mark Ghaly, secretary of the Health and ...

The Los Angeles County reopening of in-person dining, as well as barbershops and hair salons, have been outlined on Friday, with additional reopening planned next week. During a press briefing Friday, Supervisor Kathryn Barger discussed the additional reopening after California Governor Gavin Newsom approved the County’s variance request. Barger noted further details on guidelines are expected to be released next ...

Supervisor Kathryn Barger announced the Los Angeles County has achieved necessary readiness criteria and is set to apply for a variance with the State of California Wednesday.  It was announced Tuesday evening the Los Angeles County, Santa Clarita included, has achieved readiness criteria to apply for a variance to match the reopened status of other counties in California. “Los Angeles ...

Six Flags Magic Mountain is set to reopen with temperature checks and reservations, limiting the park capacity to ensure social distancing. Magic Mountain, and all other Six Flags parks across the country, have been closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak, but the “Thrill Capital of the World” is preparing to welcome guests once again. “At Six Flags, your safety is ...

Graduation and birthday party car parades are now allowed by Los Angeles County for residents to celebrate with social distancing.  On Friday, the county “Safer at Home” order was being amended so that “Car parades are now allowed so that graduations, birthdays and other special days and achievements can be safely celebrated,” according to the William S. Hart District.  Car ...

Indoor malls have been allowed to open for curbside pick-up Friday in Los Angeles County before the Memorial Day weekend, when many retailers have sales. In addition to the new retail openings, the County has also reopened bike paths near beaches, according to Supervisor Kathryn Barger. “Retailers within malls can take orders and deliver goods to the public outside of ...

A task force expressed a goal for the safe reopening of Los Angeles County as early as July 4, including retail, restaurants and malls, officials said. Supervisor Kathryn Barger chaired the second convening of the Los Angeles County Economic Resiliency Task Force, collaborating with key leaders to discuss the business and cultural interests of the County. The meeting provided each sector ...