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Help save the bees: New app turns users into bee counters

Celebrate World Bee Day by participating in a global count of pollinators, including honeybees, with a free app available May 1.




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It's hot. Beaches are closed. Here's how to build one in your backyard

If you're bummed over coronavirus beach closures, build one in your own backyard as the season's first heat wave hits SoCal.




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Want to save your citrus trees? Start a full-fledged insect war

You'll have to declare brutal warfare on the ants in your yard while embracing a tiny parasitoid wasp that eats its living prey from the inside out.




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California could see 5,000 coronavirus deaths a week if social distancing eases too soon

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




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A coronavirus immunity test is essential for the U.S. But will it work?

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




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Pentecostal church in Sacramento linked to dozens of coronavirus cases

One in three cases of COVID-19 in Sacramento County have been linked to church gatherings, public health officials said.




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Trump administration ended pandemic early-warning program to detect coronaviruses

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




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How a discovery that brought us Viagra could help those battling the coronavirus

Inhaled nitric oxide appeared to kill the coronavirus that caused severe acute respiratory syndrome, or SARS, and it might work on COVID-19 as well.




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Los médicos extranjeros en la trinchera contra el coronavirus ahora temen ser deportados de EE.UU

Miles de profesionales médicos extranjeros en un limbo inmigratorio




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Southern California outpacing Bay Area in new coronavirus cases. So where's the peak?

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."




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Stay out! 10 images of caution tape in places you wouldn't expect to see it

It's our visual prompt to stay away, but stay-at-home orders have given new purpose to caution tape.




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'Please don't cry, Dr. Kraft': How one doctor is handling the coronavirus pandemic

Dr. Colleen Kraft was part of the Emory University team that successfully cared for America's first Ebola patients. She now is a cool-headed stalwart who is soothing nerves during the coronavirus pandemic.




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The internet says you should use soap to clean your groceries. Don't listen.

Contrary to viral videos, the FDA says to not use dish soap to wash fruits and vegetables because soap is not meant for human consumption and could make you sick.




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A virologist answers the coronavirus questions you are too embarrassed to ask

Is it safe to have sex with my partner or with a person I met on Tinder? Can I pick my nose at home? Do I need to disinfect my groceries? A virologist answers.




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Race for vaccine intensifies as coronavirus hits Asia with a second wave of outbreaks

As researchers race to develop a vaccine for COVID-19, the potential for the coronavirus to perpetually rebound has ramped up the urgency in finding a worldwide cure.




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L.A. County stay-at-home order could last into summer; more social distancing essential, officials say

L.A. County officials warned Friday that the region needs to increase social distancing to slow the spread of coronavirus. Stay-at-home restrictions could remain into summer.




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Coronavirus infection may cause lasting damage throughout the body, doctors fear

Some patients who have recovered from coronavirus infection are suffering lasting damage, including liver damage, heart damage and blood clotting problems.




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Remdesivir shows promise in preliminary coronavirus trial

A preliminary report on patients infected with the coronavirus suggests the drug remdesivir may lower the risk of death in those with severe cases of COVID-19.




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What will 'back-to-normal' look like for California? Some businesses could restart before others

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




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The coronavirus is particularly unkind to those who are obese

This may help explain why the coronavirus has hit the U.S. so hard: Obesity appears to be a risk factor for serious cases of COVID-19.




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Searing photos show what it's like inside this San Diego hospital right now

Here's an inside look with doctors and nurses on the frontlines of the COVID-19 battle.




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Tobacco, vaping industries seize opportunities in coronavirus with freebies, donations

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




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Nurses are the coronavirus heroes. These photos show their life now

Nurses around the world are risking their lives tending to coronavirus patients.




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Coronavirus could become leading cause of death in L.A. County

A study shows roughly 4% of L.A. County residents have contracted COVID-19, suggesting it might be less fatal locally than originally believed.




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Not all coronavirus tests are the same. These are the two main types

There are two main types of coronavirus tests. One tells you if you have an active infection, and the other checks to see if you were infected before.




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With humans shut in by the coronavirus, nature sees an opportunity

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




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Column: My husband's cancer was diagnosed three days into the shutdown. Here's the silver lining

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.




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The coronavirus lockdown is miserable. Rushing herd immunity could be worse

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




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Danish brand-of-the-moment Ganni doubles down on Southern California presence

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




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Artist Alexandra Grant discusses beauty, patriarchy and what her godmother taught her

Grant chatted with Goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow during a "no makeup" dinner, which made headlines last week.




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Review: Doomsday chic? Here's how Marine Serre, Kenzo see you dressing for fall

At Paris Fashion Week, utility belts, quilting and protection from the elements offer sure-bet chic for uncertain times.




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Kobe Bryant's Lakers jerseys, sneakers to be put up for auction

Taking place April 30 with more than 300 items, Julien's Auctions' "Sports Legends" auction will be held live in Beverly Hills and also online.




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An Unforgettable Evening honors Renée Zellweger, raises $1.8 million for breast cancer efforts

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.




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Kanye West holds a surprise Sunday Service during Paris Fashion Week

The rapper's musical ministry event wasn't the only last-minute addition to the schedule. His Yeezy collaboration with Adidas will be presented in Paris on Monday night.




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Kanye West's daughter steals the spotlight at Yeezy Season 8 runway show

The work-in-progress collection Kanye West showed took inspiration from the rapper's ranch, hired help and hazmat suits.




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Reusable alternatives to the single-use stuff you use every day

Recycling is good. Not using new material in the first place is better. Reduce single-use plastic and paper products with these sustainable alternatives.




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Gigi Caruso began to hear the world better at 14. Now she's advocating for those who can't

Gigi Caruso, who was born with bilateral hearing loss, isn't just a fashion designer or USC student. She's helping those who can't fully hear.




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Looking for more hand sanitizer? Try these L.A. blends to help keep your hands clean

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.




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Working from home now? It's time to seriously define your home uniform

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




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What to watch tonight? Check out 'Queen & Slim' and learn why those snakeskin boots are so important

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.




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Empty malls. Closed stores. Will coronavirus forever change how we shop?

The coronavirus outbreak has closed malls and most stores. Disputes are brewing over rent. Retail may look quite different in the future, experts say.




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In lockdown hair hell? Try these at-home tricks for cuts and covering gray

Pro hair colorists and stylists in L.A. offer tips and tricks on how to best tend to hair growth during quarantine.




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Coronavirus turned these costumers into Hollywood's 'mask crusaders'

The coronavirus took their day jobs in Hollywood, so costumers turned to making masks to meet a shortage of protective clothing among medical workers.




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¿Se siente desesperada con este encierro? Pruebe estos trucos caseros para cubrir las canas

Los profesionales de la coloración del cabello y los estilistas de L.A. ofrecen consejos y trucos sobre cómo atender el cabello durante la cuarentena.




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I'm painfully present in my life right now. Here's how I'm coping during the pandemic

TV executive Erin Zelle shares what she has learned about herself during the COVID-19 era.




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Need a face mask? These L.A. companies have you covered

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




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Want to soothe your stress-worn skin? Try these at-home tips from experts

Beauty experts says stress and lack of sunlight during the COVID-19 era can play a role in how your skin looks. Here are DIY solutions to make it look better.




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Due to the coronavirus, sex-toy sales are up, stigma is down

If sex-toy sales are any indication, people are seeking sexual pleasure during this anxiety-fraught period of extended social isolation.




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How to find the pandemic sex toy that's right for you

From sex-coach apps to teledildonics, options for sexual intimacy are right at your fingertips




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Three sisters set aside a dressmaking rivalry to kick coronavirus butt

For years, the Cerpas sisters engaged in friendly competition, running their own dress shops. Now they've come together to make face masks.