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It's becoming easier to get a coronavirus test in California

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




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Coronavirus and smoking: How do cigarettes, pot and vaping affect infections and outcomes?

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.




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Government scientist felt pressured to approve contract for work on drug Trump touted

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




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No, don't inject disinfectant: Outcry over Trump's musing

The maker of Lysol and another disinfectant says its products should not be used as an internal treatment for the coronavirus.




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Glowing blue waves lighting up SoCal coastline roll into the South Bay

Video and photos show an algae bloom in the South Bay producing a neon-blue light along the shoreline at night in Hermosa Beach.




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Poop may tell us when the coronavirus lockdown will end

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




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Coronavirus is retreating in Bay Area, advancing in Los Angeles

The San Francisco Bay Area has seen consecutive weekly declines in the number of new coronavirus cases. Southern California has seen the pace increase.




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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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Who can get a coronavirus test and how long does it take to get results?

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




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For a coronavirus infection, doctor's orders, rest and fluids are the best medicine

Most people who get COVID-19 will experience mild symptoms and will recover with rest and plenty of fluids. Over-the-counter drugs can help with fever.




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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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How herd immunity will help us fight COVID-19

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.




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Will we wear jeans in the future? The costume designer for 'Avenue 5' has thoughts

HBO's "Avenue 5" is set 40 years in the future. Costume designer Suzie Harman's challenge: Figuring out what we'll all be wearing then.




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Fashion's missing player joins Prada as label's co-creative director

Belgian designer Raf Simons will share the design spotlight with Miuccia Prada at Italian luxury brand Prada.




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Here's that blue dress from 'The Notebook' that Kobe Bryant gave to Vanessa

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."




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Review: Saint Laurent's Anthony Vaccarello made an unexpected move. He put color in the spotlight

Paris Fashion Week: For fall and winter 2020, Anthony Vaccarello also explored the fabrics — and the "bourgeois elegance" of 1990s-era YSL.




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Wearing a mask, Gwyneth Paltrow cracks a coronavirus joke: 'I've already been in this movie'

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




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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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Review: Rick Owens' puffer capes will have you hoping for a cold snap

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




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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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Review: Balmain banks on bourgeois with a twist for fall

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




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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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Review: Thom Browne goes coed and animal crazy with fall and winter '20 collection

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.




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Review: Chanel offers stripped-back, booted-up luxe for fall 2020

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




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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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Visionary Women honors political activist-actress Jane Fonda

"We're facing a collective crisis with the climate crisis that can only be solved with a collective response," Jane Fonda told a gathering during Visionary Women's celebration of International Women's Day.




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Travel innovations that repel bugs and keep germs away

A wrap that also keeps mosquitoes away and a sheet that slips between you and the airplane seat are a couple of products that help keep you safe.




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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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Valentino is offering millennials $3,900 custom white shirts

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




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Meet the man behind Louis Vuitton's $40,500 shelves

Andrew Kudless is the first American to partner with Louis Vuitton on pieces for the French luxury brand's Objets Nomades collection.




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Kat Von D is sorry about that anti-vaxx post: 'I was completely uninformed'

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.




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Timeline: Kat Von D's indelible life in ink and numbers

From reality TV to the bestseller's list to a soon-to-drop album, key moments in the life of the woman who became Kat Von D




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Coronavirus forces Met Gala postponement, L.A. Fashion Week cancellations

Vegan Fashion Week will livestream its runway behind closed doors. "The public event might be canceled, but the message cannot be," says founder.




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Amid coronavirus siege, California cannabis sales soar

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




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Channel Rosie the Riveter in this limited-edition jumpsuit from L.A. brand the Great

For Women's Month, L.A. brand the Great teamed with Cotton Inc. for a new cotton-denim jumpsuit inspired by the WWII icon.




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Still need hand sanitizer? L.A. perfume makers have some for you

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




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L.A. brand creates coronavirus-inspired collection to benefit creatives who've lost jobs

Jared Ingold wanted to help his laid-off freelancer friends. He and his design partner ended up creating a collection of T-shirts, sweatshirts and caps inspired by the coronavirus pandemic.




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This is what Rodeo Drive looks like when all the rich and famous go home

On Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills the high-end shops are closed, the normally bustling sidewalks empty because of California coronavirus restrictions.




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Fashion brands are making face masks, medical gowns for the coronavirus crisis

L.A. brands Citizens of Humanity, Hedley & Bennett and Michael Costello, along with New York designers Brandon Maxwell and Christian Siriano, Italian label Prada and French conglomerate Kering, are making face masks and medical gowns.




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Thinking about growing a coronavirus hiatus beard? Read this first

If having facial hair means you're touching your face more often, an infectious disease expert says, 'That's not good.'




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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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Are you a healthcare worker? Crocs will give you a free pair of shoes

The Colorado company joins a growing list of fashion brands offering to supply the medical community battling the coronavirus pandemic.




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It is the exact right time to invest in a Flowbee, and more grooming tips

Infomercial nostalgia, YouTube haircut tutorials and the piercing pain of at-home nose-waxing are at your fingertips.




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100 ideas for activities you can do at home this weekend

Staying home this weekend? We've got some ideas. Take care of your plants, make your house cozier, help neighbors and start planning your next trip.




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Culver City's Platform offering curbside pickup for your feel-good treats, WFH cravings

Amid coronavirus, Platform begins curbside pickup for wine, CBD.




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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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Our fashion critic reviews 'Making the Cut's' winning looks: 'A shrug at best'

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




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Rodeo Drive hotel planned by French luxury retailer LVMH

The Cheval Blanc Beverly Hills is intended to be a notch above the already high-end market.




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Our fashion critic reviews 'Making the Cut's' winning looks: 'A covetable combo'

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




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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.