Universal Studios Hollywood Asks L.A. County to Allow Theme Parks to Reopen

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerThe Los Angeles County Public Health said Sunday that 11 new deaths related to COVID-19 and 1,784 new cases of confirmed infection have been added to its already grim totals.Overall in Los Angeles County.

Erik Pedersen Managing EditorLos Angeles County saw a spike in confirmed new cases of coronavirus over the past 24 hours, jumping by a near-record 2,056, according to health officials. They also reported 48 deaths, up from the 38 reported Friday.Those numbers bring the totals to 81,636 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across L.A.

personal care services can reopen in Los Angeles County as early as Friday if they meet public health protocols for sanitation and physical distancing.Employees and visitors to all these locations must wear face coverings and remain 6 ft. from others when possible.Bars will not be allowed to resume entertainment and game offerings, such as karaoke, dancing, open mics, trivia, mixers, bar crawls, pool tables or bowling alleys, according to the county guidelines.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorThe Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed on Thursday that the region has surpassed the grim milestone of 3,000 confirmed deaths from coronavirus. Just days before, California as a whole surpassed 5,000 deaths.The revelation came on the same day that Governor Gavin Newsom announced that masks would be required in all public spaces — with a few exceptions.L.A.

With summer approaching and quarantine fatigue setting in, many entertainment industry people are looking for an in-person alternative to that now-not-so-novel Zoom cocktail hour. And even with Los Angeles County health officials advising no in-person group gatherings, event pros say clients are clamoring for new ways to celebrate safely.

There is genuine concern in Los Angeles county that the increasing number of COVID hospitalizations may mean a dangerous lack of ICU beds, but that doesn’t seem to be stopping a continued relaxing of state and municipal stay at home orders. Restaurants and hair salons were allowed to open at reduced capacity last week.

There is genuine concern in Los Angeles county that the increasing number of COVID hospitalizations may mean a dangerous lack of ICU beds, but that doesn’t seem to be stopping a continued relaxing of state and municipal stay at home orders. Restaurants and hair salons were allowed to open at reduced capacity last week.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorOn Wednesday, Los Angeles County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer announced modifications to the health order her office has issued to prevent the spread of COVID-19.The order will be issued tomorrow, with the effective date of June 12.

Anita Bennett editorThe Los Angeles County Department of Public Health today confirmed 56 additional deaths and 1,329 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19.To date, the department has identified 62,338 positive cases of coronavirus across all areas of L.A.

By Bruce Haring

Los Angeles County and several cities in the area extended curfew orders on Wednesday night and into Thursday morning as protests are again scheduled in some areas of Southern California. Los Angeles pushed back its curfew time from the 6 p.m.

By David Robb

By Gene Maddaus

Los Angeles County’s libraries will reopen for sidewalk service Monday, allowing residents to pick up books on hold between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. at select local branches.

By Matt Donnelly

On a late afternoon conference call with the region’s law enforcement leaders, Los Angeles County Sheriff Villanueva told the Los Angeles Blade that there will be a “significant” presence of police and deputies at Sunset Blvd and Crescent Heights are tonight, even though the planned protest was cancelled. The protest coincides with a curfew in West Hollywood starting at 4:00PM

As cities across the nation reel from the juxtaposition of events related to the brutal murder of George Floyd amind a global pandemic, more stay at home curfew orders have been issue and West Hollywood has led the way for Los Angeles.

By Dave McNary

LOS ANGELES- For the third day in a row, the number of positive results tests for COVID-19 rose in Los Angeles County. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LACDPH) confirmed 50 new deaths and 1,824 new cases. Some of the new cases reported are from a backlog of test results. To date, LACDPH has identified 51,562 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of LA County, and a total of 2,290 deaths.