Los Angeles’ COVID-19 Spread May Have Started As Early As December, UCLA Researchers Say

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorLos Angeles County health officials confirmed on Tuesday the county meets the criteria to move into a less-restrictive phase of the California’s economic-reopening roadmap. But there’s a catch.The county must maintain those numbers for two consecutive weeks before the state will move it out of the most-restrictive “purple” tier and into the slightly less onerous “red” tier.If L.A.

Pat Saperstein Deputy EditorA moderately strong earthquake struck the Los Angeles area late Friday night, rattling nerves already frayed by wildfires and smoke across Southern California. Hitting at 11:38 p.m., the quake registered a magnitude of 4.5 and was centered in the San Gabriel Valley near South El Monte, about 13 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, according to the U.S.

Nellie Andreeva Co-Editor-in-Chief, TVThe Los Angeles area was shaken by an earthquake late Friday night. The tremor struck at 11:38 PM and lasted about 20-30 seconds.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing Editor“This is quite a day and quite a time,” said Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti at the beginning of his news conference on Wednesday.Earlier in the day, the L.A. City Council voted to declare a fiscal emergency and approved plans to furlough more than 15,000 city employees.

Ellise Shafer editorThe Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, presented by Visual Communications, has announced that its 36th edition will take place virtually from Sept. 24 to Oct.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterEXCLUSIVE: After postponing its in-person festival that was originally slated for May, the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival (LAAPFF) is ready to return — virtually, of course.

Say what you will about Kim Kardashian West, she sure knows how to treat her fans!

Will Thorne Staff WriterLL Cool J and Chris O’Donnell are playing more roles than special agents at CBS.The “NCIS: Los Angeles” stars are set to executive produce a dancing competition series, currently titled “Come Dance With Me,” which has received as series order at the network.“Come Dance With Me” will see talented young dancers from across the country invite one inspirational, and untrained, family member or other adult who has supported their dance dreams, to become their dance partner

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle volunteered with the Preschool Learning Center in Los Angeles this week where they gardened alongside young students and read books about the importance of healthy foods and eating. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex also planted Forget-Me-Nots in the school's garden, in honor of the 23rd anniversary of Princess Diana's death this week.

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsThe Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Saturday 27 new deaths and 1,339 new positive cases of COVID-19. The daily numbers have dropped slightly from Friday, when Public Health confirmed 38 new deaths and over 1,630 new positive cases.Public Health has identified 239,756 total positive COVID-19 cases to date across Los Angeles County.

Two TikTok stars have been charged with violating public health orders after allegedly hosting parties at a Hollywood mansion despite large gatherings being outlawed amid the coronavirus pandemic, prosecutors in Los Angeles said.

Bruce Haring, Tom Tapp UPDATE, THURSDAY: The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health today confirmed 38 new deaths and 1,636 new cases of confirmed COVID-19. The number of new cases reported today include a backlog of 280 test results received from the State.To date, Public Health identified 236,986 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A.

 Ryan Gosling  and  Eva Mendes  were spotted going for a drive in Los Angeles with their two daughters, 5-year-old Esmeralda and 4-year-old Amada on Tuesday afternoon. It’s a rare sight to see the famous couple out and about with their daughters.The 39-year-old actor was driving the car wearing a grey t-shirt and matching baseball hat.

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerAdd the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants game scheduled for tonight to the list of major sports game postponed in protest of the Kenosha, Wisconsin shooting of Jacob Blake.The teams were scheduled for a game at Oracle Park in San Francisco that would have been televised by ESPN.

Meghan Markle is happy about being back in her native Los Angeles following her departure from royal duties.The Suits alum, 39, opened up about returning to her roots in a backyard chat she had with Gloria Steinem for Makers Women released on Wednesday, August 26. In the clip’s opening, the 86-year-old political activist began by saying “welcome home” to Markle.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorOne day after Governor Gavin Newsom released new guidelines to be followed when schools, day care centers and youth sports leagues reopen, Los Angeles Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer released a statement saying her department would not be allowing schools to reopen under a waiver process.“At this point,” wrote Ferrer, “Public Health will not be opening up our waiver process for schools.