The White House has unveiled a $1 trillion stimulus package in response to COVID-19. They’re asking for $500 billion in direct payments to Americans, and another $500 billion in loans for businesses. Trump hopes to start sending checks in two weeks.

The White House has unveiled a $1 trillion stimulus package in response to COVID-19. They’re asking for $500 billion in direct payments to Americans, and another $500 billion in loans for businesses. Trump hopes to start sending checks in two weeks.

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Financial relief amid coronavirus

Richard Riggs, Chief Medical Officer at Cedars-Sinai, says his hospital in Beverly Grove has set up triage tents outside the emergency room department and cancelled elective surgeries. He says their aim is to double the capacity of Intensive Care Unit beds and use alternate care areas.

Richard Riggs, Chief Medical Officer at Cedars-Sinai, says his hospital in Beverly Grove has set up triage tents outside the emergency room department and cancelled elective surgeries. He says their aim is to double the capacity of Intensive Care Unit beds and use alternate care areas.

Hospitals prepare for coronavirus patients

To try to curb COVID-19, the Bay Area has ordered a “shelter-in-place” policy for three weeks. That means 7 million residents there may not leave their homes, except for medical reasons, or to buy food, or exercise. Will this policy come to LA?

To try to curb COVID-19, the Bay Area has ordered a “shelter-in-place” policy for three weeks. That means 7 million residents there may not leave their homes, except for medical reasons, or to buy food, or exercise. Will this policy come to LA?

‘Shelter-in-place’

To curb the spread of COVID-19, LA is closing bars, nightclubs, theaters, music venues, gyms, and retail stores. Restaurants are open for deliveries and pick-ups only. How is this affecting restaurant owners, employees, and the economy overall? We also hear from California Congressman Adam Schiff on how the government aims to provide economic relief. And a child health expert offers advice for parents whose kids are home from school closures.

To curb the spread of COVID-19, LA is closing bars, nightclubs, theaters, music venues, gyms, and retail stores. Restaurants are open for deliveries and pick-ups only. How is this affecting restaurant owners, employees, and the economy overall? We also hear from California Congressman Adam Schiff on how the government aims to provide economic relief. And a child health expert offers advice for parents whose kids are home from school closures. 

Coronavirus economic impact, parenting advice

LAUSD is suspending classes as of March 16 for at least two weeks. The City Council is working on legislation that would ban evictions for people who can't pay their rent during this crisis. LA Mayor Garcetti discusses this -- and what else individuals, the city, state, and federal government can do to curb the spread of coronavirus.

LAUSD is suspending classes as of March 16 for at least two weeks. The City Council is working on legislation that would ban evictions for people who can't pay their rent during this crisis. LA Mayor Garcetti discusses this -- and what else individuals, the city, state, and federal government can do to curb the spread of coronavirus.

Mayor Garcetti on curbing coronavirus

The government’s top infectious disease expert says the U.S. is failing in testing for coronavirus. One Angeleno tells us how he tried getting tested but couldn’t. Plus, we learn how to stock your pantry and freezer for a possible quarantine, and how some Chinese and Korean restaurants are being hurt economically by the pandemic.

The government’s top infectious disease expert says the U.S. is failing in testing for coronavirus. One Angeleno tells us how he tried getting tested but couldn’t. Plus, we learn how to stock your pantry and freezer for a possible quarantine, and how some Chinese and Korean restaurants are being hurt economically by the pandemic.

Coronavirus testing, pantry stocking

Concerned about coronavirus, companies are canceling or postponing conferences and events. This afternoon, concert promoters Goldenvoice announced that Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals are now pushed to October. They generate more than $1 billion annually.

Concerned about coronavirus, companies are canceling or postponing conferences and events. This afternoon, concert promoters Goldenvoice announced that Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals are now pushed to October. They generate more than $1 billion annually.

Coronavirus and entertainment

Today, Italy expanded this weekend’s lockdown across the entire country. Sixty million people are now included in the quarantine. Could a similar quarantine happen in the U.S.?

Today, Italy expanded this weekend’s lockdown across the entire country. Sixty million people are now included in the quarantine. Could a similar quarantine happen in the U.S.?

Italy’s coronavirus response: quarantine

Hollywood, the airline industry, and service industry are all bracing for billions of dollars in losses -- as coronavirus fears increase and consumers are canceling plans.

Hollywood, the airline industry, and service industry are all bracing for billions of dollars in losses -- as coronavirus fears increase and consumers are canceling plans.

Economic fallout from coronavirus

Serena Williams was called hysterical for yelling at an umpire during a match. Hillary Clinton was called shrill. Monica Lewinsky: fat. Rose McGowan and Ashley Judd: crazy. A new book of essays explores some of these words and their real meanings.

Serena Williams was called hysterical for yelling at an umpire during a match. Hillary Clinton was called shrill. Monica Lewinsky: fat. Rose McGowan and Ashley Judd: crazy. A new book of essays explores some of these words and their real meanings.

‘Pretty Bitches’ and gendered language

Joe Biden won Virginia, North Carolina, Alabama, and several other states on Super Tuesday. Bernie Sanders still captured the day’s biggest prize: California. We analyze what happened nationally, and look ahead to California’s impact on the general election.

Joe Biden won Virginia, North Carolina, Alabama, and several other states on Super Tuesday. Bernie Sanders still captured the day’s biggest prize: California. We analyze what happened nationally, and look ahead to California’s impact on the general election. 

National primary election results

Voters in 14 states and one territory head to the polls today for primary elections. Nearly 1300 delegates – about one-third of the total – are up for grabs. In California, with 415 pledged delegates at stake, Bernie Sanders holds a commanding lead. We look at how voting is going so far.

Voters in 14 states and one territory head to the polls today for primary elections. Nearly 1300 delegates – about one-third of the total – are up for grabs. In California, with 415 pledged delegates at stake, Bernie Sanders holds a commanding lead. We look at how voting is going so far. 

Super Tuesday voting

Tom Steyer, Pete Buttigieg, and Amy Klobuchar have dropped out of the presidential race. Joe Biden trounced Bernie Sanders in South Carolina’s primary, revitalizing his campaign ahead of Tuesday’s primaries in 14 states.

Tom Steyer, Pete Buttigieg, and Amy Klobuchar have dropped out of the presidential race. Joe Biden trounced Bernie Sanders in South Carolina’s primary, revitalizing his campaign ahead of Tuesday’s primaries in 14 states.

South Carolina recap, Super Tuesday preview

The nearly 1000 voting centers in LA County will be open this Saturday through March 3. Some of LA’s most recognizable landmarks are doubling as voting centers -- to make doing your civic duty less of a chore and more of a fun experience.

The nearly 1000 voting centers in LA County will be open this Saturday through March 3. Some of LA’s most recognizable landmarks are doubling as voting centers -- to make doing your civic duty less of a chore and more of a fun experience.

Fun voting centers

The CDC confirmed on Wednesday that a Northern California woman had coronavirus. As it spreads, we have a UC Davis doctor answer your questions. How likely will you get coronavirus? How is it transmitted? Should you travel?

The CDC confirmed on Wednesday that a Northern California woman had coronavirus. As it spreads, we have a UC Davis doctor answer your questions. How likely will you get coronavirus? How is it transmitted? Should you travel? 

Coronavirus questions answered

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