Doesn't really pay for me to be appealing to my captors. They are snarky, and increasingly restless. They pass the long evenings mixing up different flavors of White Claw just for kicks, the way Millennials will.

I am in Florence, Italy, at culinary school, in a country besieged by the virus. Should I stay or should I go? There is no wrong answer.

When can we go back to work? No one knows. Until then, try to be good to yourself.

Working from home with a bunch of plants is strange. Here's how my days go.

My daughter would've been married this weekend. Like a lot of life events, it was postponed. But when it comes, what a day it will be.

I had a long list of "can't date ifs." I also wasn't meeting the right guy. Could the two somehow be related? Nah.

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

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

How does the Los Angeles Times coronavirus tracker work? The people who built and maintain it explain.

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

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

China's multibillion-dollar wildlife industry is driven by corporate interests and traditional Chinese medicine companies whose animal-based remedies are prescribed as treatment for the coronavirus.

The CDC now recommends that the public wear cloth face masks while also urging that high-grade equipment be reserved for medical personnel.

It's possible that the new coronavirus can spread from person to person simply by talking, or even breathing, according to preliminary studies.

How can the new coronavirus affect people so differently — killing some while leaving others blissfully unaware that they have been infected at all?

Face coverings and masks may help to stem the spread of the coronavirus. But how to keep them clean?

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."

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.

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.

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.

The coronavirus changed our lives. Health experts discuss how we might get back to normal.

Chinese companies producing faulty testing kits and masks are marring Beijing's attempts to assert leadership in the fight against the coronavirus.

Getty Images' John Moore documented emergency medical workers on the ground in New York in the first week of April as the coronavirus ravaged the state.

A diagnosis of breast cancer is always accompanied by angst and uncertainty. It's even more fraught when it comes in the midst of the coronavirus crisis.

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

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.

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

A two-decade-long dry spell that has parched much of the western United States is turning into one of the deepest 'megadroughts' of the past 1,200 years.

Men contending with coronavirus infection may have a pair of vulnerabilities that could increase their risk of longer, more severe illness: their testicles.

What do scientists wish they knew about the coronavirus? Which treatments actually work, what antibodies are good for, and which public health measures help.

Is a second wave of the coronavirus outbreak inevitable? Scientists say that depends on the nature of the virus itself as well as our own behavior.

Studies are finding that cigarette smokers are more likely to have severe cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus. Many lung doctors say that doesn't surprise them much.

A government scientist felt pressure to approve a research contract for a lab investigating hydroxychloroquine, a drug Trump has touted as a coronavirus cure.

Testing sewage for the coronavirus may tell scientists how much disease is in a community — and when the virus has finally gone away.

It's slowly getting easier to obtain a coronavirus test in California — following an initial rollout marked by restrictions and shortages.

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

Asian giant hornets in Pacific Northwest are unlikely to attack humans

Amazon is launching its first global series that combines unscripted programming with its retail store.

How Hydro Flask water bottles became a hot fashion accessory is a story mixing environmentalism, self-care and the simple desire to keep drinks cold.

During Monday's Kobe Bryant memorial at Staples Center, his widow, Vanessa, tearfully recalled how Kobe gave her the blue dress from the film "The Notebook."

Retailing for $2,070 and $3,150, respectively, the Philipp Plein tank top and hoodie are being sold to support the Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation, which was started by Lakers legend Kobe Bryant.

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.

Actresses Gwyneth Paltrow and Kate Hudson are showing off the face masks they're wearing for air travel as the coronavirus spreads.

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

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.

Paris Fashion Week: Repurposed duvets, recycled plastics and curve-hugging cashmere add up to a stellar collection.

Olivier Rousteing references his Bordelaise upbringing with equestrian motifs, luxe leather and a cadre of capes.

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.

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

In a collection very much her own, Virginie Viard pays homage to the late Karl Lagerfeld.