Joe Diffie, a country music star who enjoyed a career high in the 1990s, died Sunday of complications from COVID-19.

The Mexican immigrant, who arrived in the 1950s, was 'possibly one of the best organizers that I have ever known, male or female,' an activist noted.

Mort Drucker's illustrations of politicians and celebrities for Mad magazine inspired generations of artists

As Stanley Bing, Gil Schwartz was a popular Fortune columnist; he departed CBS shortly after the firing of Leslie Moonves.

At the mercy of Mother Nature, Mt. Waterman has reopened. Snow is good at the landmark resort in the Angeles National Forest. It will be running on Saturdays and Sundays.

Ruggable's two-part rug system is driving social media crazy — in a good way. We talk to the Los Angeles-based entrepreneur behind it all, and she explains how it all started with her dog, and an accident. And a rug empire was born.

These sweet pillows designed by Catstudio husband-and-wife artists Terrell and Carmel Swan could be a cozy reminder of someplace special in your relationship — meeting at USC, for example, or that romantic trip to Yosemite or a honeymoon in Santa Barbara.

Like any good fighter, kickboxer Kendra Smith figured out a way to tackle the insane L.A. housing market: Move into a storefront where she could live and work.

This is the earliest Tomatomania has started in its 30-year-plus history, with 11 sales events scheduled between Santa Barbara and San Diego counties.

Theodore Payne offers 30-plus virtual tours of native plant landscapes.

Local health officials give catastrophic estimates of potential coronavirus deaths if stay-at-home orders aren't followed.

Coronavirus immunity tests are key to returning to 'normal.' But there are concerns that the problems with detection testing may also slow immunity testing.

The program had worked with labs in Wuhan, China, and around the world to detect deadly viruses that could jump from animals to humans.

Coronavirus continues to spread, but the Trump administration disbanded the team that could have helped.

As Bay Area coronavirus infection rate eases, the focus turns to Southern California, especially L.A. County, with 6,000 cases and rising: a good week to "skip shopping altogether."

The public should realize that COVID-19 cases are likely to rise when stay-at-home orders are eased, officials said.

California coronavirus curve: Fewer deaths, long quarantine

After the coronavirus pandemic cools down, how will California start getting back to normal? Slowly, methodically and in stages.

A UCLA medical epidemiologist and infectious disease expert discusses a possible timeline for reopening California after the coronavirus shutdown.

It could be sometime in May before California officials begin to seriously contemplate how they might start to gradually ease the stay-at-home order.

The tobacco industry sees the sales potential in the pandemic, offers up freebie protective gear, doorstep deliveries, festive discounts.

A new study by Stanford University, using antibody blood tests, estimates that the number of cases in Santa Clara County may be 50 to 85 times greater than what was previously known.

California is now giving coronavirus testing priority to asymptomatic people in high-risk settings such as nursing homes and prisons.

Coronavirus: Autopsies reveal the first confirmed U.S. COVID-19 deaths occurred in Bay Area in February.

As people across the globe stay home to stop the spread of the new coronavirus, Earth is becoming cleaner and more wild.

You've heard the term "herd immunity." Here's what it means and why it's important as we think about returning to something like a normal life.

Coronavirus: After weeks of backlogs, it's getting easier to obtain a coronavirus test in California.

The news that estrogen may boost resistance to COVID-19 offered a silver lining to my husband's prostate cancer and a cure for my isolation envy.

Yes, there are significant health risks associated with lockdown. But returning to normal life too soon and rushing herd immunity would be even worse.

Robert Kim-Farley, infectious disease expert, says Stage 4 of Gov. Newsom's reopening plan for California may not be implemented until mid to late 2021.

Herd immunity occurs when a large percentage of a population is immune to an infectious disease. There are two ways to achieve it: by exposing a large percentage of the population to a virus, or by producing a vaccine.

Ditte and Nicolaj Reffstrup call their fashion brand's sustainabilty efforts "a moral obligation."

Dermalogica, Byredo open in West Hollywood, Gucci adds a rooftop restaurant on Rodeo and Studio C sails into Newport Beach.

Rowing Blazers' pop-up is sandwiched between Christian Louboutin and beauty brand Space NK — inside a mini-post office called Substation No. 1 at the Brentwood Country Mart.

A decade in the making, Tyra Banks' modeling utopia, ModelLand, 'will emulate a fantasy version of the modeling world.' The park opens in Santa Monica in May.

The star-studded event honoring Renée Zellweger featured a performance by the Jonas Brothers. Guests included Tom Ford, Katie Couric, Lisa Rinna and Paris Hilton.

Featuring 33 pairs of animals and one scene-stealing giraffe, the fall and winter 2020 show marked Thom Browne's first-ever coed runway presentation.

Valentino's Le Blanc program takes the crisp white shirt from runway to reality.

Tattoo artist Kat Von D also clears the air about parting ways with her beauty brand, her new vegan shoe line and her upcoming music career.

To supplement soap and water, companies from French luxury giant LVMH to L.A. distillery Amass are getting into the business of hand sanitizers to help fight the coronavirus pandemic.

If you're working from home during the coronavirus pandemic, you can still feel comfortable while sitting in your home office or living room.

Could this be the 'Amazon Prime moment' for cannabis deliveries?

Four Los Angeles fragrance creators are hand-blending natural, aromatherapeutic solutions to supplement soap-and-water hand washing as the coronavirus pandemic continues.

If you're self-isolating, then you have time to watch "Queen & Slim" and fall for those boots. The film is now available through streaming platforms and on DVD.

Times fashion critic Adam Tschorn reviews the winning looks from the first two episodes of "Making the Cut," Amazon's new fashion competition series.

Times fashion critic Adam Tschorn offers his thoughts on Episodes 3 and 4 of Amazon's fashion competition "Making the Cut."

Here's celebrity manicurist Tom Bachik's advice for removing a gel manicure and more at home.

Easter is all about the unexpected, so be ready to roll back the rock and roll with the punches.

Los Angeles residents are required to wear masks when shopping to help slow the coronavirus spread. Here's where to buy them locally.

Some women are giving their hair a break, while others are learning the basics.