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Skelton: Newsom is relying on public health officials for his coronavirus response. But he has to listen to others too

In the U.S. no one rules absolutely — not even public health officials fighting the coronavirus.




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Letters to the Editor: Does Trump think he can just bluff the coronavirus?

Trump might shut down the coronavirus task force. This won't do anything to boost our response to the pandemic.




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L.A. County and the Bay Area take a conservative approach as California eases stay-at-home rules

With parts of the California economy poised to reopen Friday, cities will be taking it slow over concerns that COVID-19 remains a significant threat.




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'Don't go visit your mom' on Mother's Day, San Francisco health director advises

The director of the San Francisco Department of Public Health told residents Wednesday not to visit their mothers on Mother's Day, even if wearing masks and keeping six feet apart.




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Banks: Pain, fear and isolation. COVID-19 made his hospital stay even more surreal and sad

The public has been warned to avoid emergency rooms because of coronavirus cases. But staying home undoubtedly made my son-in-law's condition worse.




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Desperate for coronavirus help, California spending billions on no-bid contracts with little accountability

Desperate for coronavirus help, California spending billions on no-bid coronavirus contracts, little accountability




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Just in time for Mother's Day, L.A. flower shops reopen after coronavirus shutdown

Los Angeles' mayor allows wholesale dealers to start selling under strict social distancing guidelines.




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Broken gel nails. Gnarly roots. Coronavirus disrupts L.A. beauty and wellness industry

Home color kits and Zoom crystal readings fill the void. But underground services break the lockdown.




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We need to prepare for the mental health impact of coronavirus on kids

More children are likely to experience toxic stress during the pandemic, which could lead to devastating impacts in the future.




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Coronavirus plunges California into worst budget deficit in state history

California's state government faces a $54-billion budget deficit through next summer, according to an analysis released Thursday.




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Pool rules: Riverside County says spread out, stay in your lane

Pool parties are frowned on, as health officials offer guidelines for the use of apartment and HOA pools and spas.




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Brush fire erupts in exclusive Hollister Ranch amid strong winds and sweltering temperatures

The fire broke out shortly after 2 a.m. in medium brush between Gaviota State Beach and the Hollister Ranch guard gate.




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Coronavirus undercuts LAPD recruitment just as a decline in black officers looms

LAPD leaders are concerned about a looming decline in black officers, particularly as pandemic-related restrictions undercut recruitment efforts.




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Hand sanitizer company is ordered to stop distribution over questionable claims

The DOJ ordered an Orange County company to stop distributing hand-sanitizer products until it got FDA approval or removed certain claims from its labeling.




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Oversight panel to subpoena Sheriff Alex Villanueva for testimony on coronavirus in jails

The Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission voted Thursday to subpoena L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva for testimony regarding the coronavirus outbreak in the jails.




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It's not too late to mark Teacher Appreciation Week. They could use it now more than ever

Teachers have adapted to the coronavirus outbreak and school shutdowns.




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First youths test positive for coronavirus in L.A. County juvenile halls

Two youths have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in L.A. County's juvenile halls. The teens were only recently booked and were kept away from the general population, officials say.




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3 dead, several wounded in cycle of South L.A. gang shootings, police say

Single shooting in South L.A. is believed to have touched off vicious cycle of retaliation, officials say




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Most California voters back coronavirus protections for undocumented farmworkers, poll finds

Some 80% of state voters support employers providing full replacement wages to farmworkers to stay home when sick with COVID-19, poll finds.




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Shooting in Pasadena leaves driver dead and a police officer hospitalized

A man is dead and a Pasadena police officer is hospitalized following surgery after a car pursuit ended in gunfire on Friday afternoon, the Pasadena police said.




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Vanessa Bryant files claim against L.A. County sheriff over Kobe Bryant crash site photos

Vanessa Bryant has filed a claim against the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department over deputies sharing "unauthorized" photos of the scene of the helicopter crash that killed her husband Kobe Bryant, their daughter and seven others.




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More Southern California beaches and trails opened as coronavirus restrictions eased

More beaches, trials and parks opened as officials ease coronavirus restrictions




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70% of inmates test positive for coronavirus at Lompoc federal prison

Coronavirus infections explode at a Lompoc federal prison with 792 testing positive, making it the largest federal penitentiary outbreak in the nation.




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Coronavirus case cluster tied to Pasadena party, spurring warning of Mother's Day gatherings

Pasadena is warning against Mother's Day gatherings after its public health department traced a cluster of coronavirus cases to a birthday party.




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Chateauguay issues 36-hour boil water advisory starting Monday

The municipality of Chateauguay is advising residents to boil tap water starting Monday as work will begin on the water system.




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A large portion of Universite de Montreal fall courses will be held online

The Universite de Montreal is the first in the city to announce that most of its fall courses will be delivered at a distance as a response to the continuing COVID-19 crisis.




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Colts hold virtual sessions during pandemic

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard discusses the team's workouts during the pandemic.

       




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IU football: New defensive line coach Kevin Peoples represents impressive coaching tree

Kevin Peoples has been mentored by Pete Jenkins, a defensive line master for decades.

       




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Andretti, Ganassi commit to electric SUV off-road racing series

Racing is scheduled for Greenland, Brazil, Nepal and Senegal, among other places.

       




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IndyCar, IMS to auction off fan experiences to support non-profits battling the coronavirus

Interested in waiving the green flag at an Indy 500 practice, and looking to stay busy during the Month of May? IndyCar and IMS have a solution.

       




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IU football: Grad transfer Jovan Swann expects a lot of himself

Former Center Grove High School standout attended Stanford but will play for the Hoosiers in his remaining season.

       




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Colts Cover 2 podcast: Insiders wrap up the NFL Draft

Joel A. Erickson and Jim Ayello discuss the Colts' 2020 NFL Draft, including the selection of Jacob Eason

       




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Q&A: Catching up with professional golfer and Evansville native Dylan Meyer

Evansville native and pro golfer Dylan Meyer discusses what his plans would have been this spring, his dream golf foursome and more.

       




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NFL provides ticket-refund assurances amid coronavirus concerns, but teams vary on flexibility for season packages

The NFL has instituted a league-wide policy in which fans who buy tickets directly from teams can receive refunds for games that are canceled.

       




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2020 NFL schedule: How Colts opponents have changed in offseason

Indianapolis Colts will play their AFC South foes twice each, and also the Baltimore Ravens and Green Bay Packers

       




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Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and the NBA aren't on same page with coronavirus testing

Mavs owner Mark Cuban isn't comfortable opening team facility for practice because they can't test all players and staff for coronavirus.

       




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Purdue women's basketball players faced obstacles getting home during COVID-19

Purdue women's basketball coach Sharon Versyp holds remote individual and team meetings on a weekly basis with her players during coronavirus

       




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Is Colts quarterback Philip Rivers a Hall of Famer?

How important are counting stats for quarterbacks? How important is winning in the postseason? Those are the questions about Rivers.

       




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Peyton Manning roasts Tom Brady in announcing charity golf event

Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are playing for COVID-19 relief on May 24.

       




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Jack Doyle building digital rapport with new Colts Philip Rivers, Trey Burton

Jack Doyle can't get on the field with his new teammates but that hasn't stopped him from forging relationships.

       




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IU volleyball recruiting class ranks 15th — a program best

This week, PrepVolleyball.com released its Class of 2020 recruiting rankings. The Hoosiers came in at No. 15 — a program best.

       




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Mother's Day: Here's what loved ones want you to know about some amazing sports moms

For 2020 "Sports Mom of the Year," Kyle Neddenriep received heartfelt nominations from fathers, mothers, husbands, sons, daughters and friends.

       




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Colts QB Philip Rivers lands 'peace of mind,' post-NFL life as Alabama high school coach

Rivers has been named the coach in waiting at St. Michael Catholic High School in Fairhope, according to an AL.com report.

       




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Op-ed: Coronavirus offers a lesson on Earth Day: 'We share this fragile planet'

The same spirit that now forces us to work together to address the COVID-19 pandemic can be harnessed to address the challenge of climate change.

       




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Op-ed: What clean air, COVID-19 and Earth Day means to me

People of color and low-income communities bear the brunt of public health crises — and then receive the fewest resources for recovery.

       




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Letters: Holcomb's coronavirus mandate: Keep Hoosiers alive, healthy

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb's responsibility and obligation is to the citizenry of Indiana, a letter to the editor says.

       




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Briggs: Don't hate Potbelly for getting coronavirus aid. Congress is the problem.

People are mad because some big companies got loans through a program meant to help mom-and-pop businesses.

       




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Letters: Vaccine for COVID-19 should be free to all

Eventual vaccine developed to fight COVID-19 should be free to everyone, a letter to the editor says.

       




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Op-ed: Coronavirus spread in nursing homes not a result of inattentiveness

Because the virus is hard to control even with all the steps being taken, we must remain vigilant in the steps we are taking, Zach Cattell writes.

       




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Sen. Ford: Use federal money to bolster vote-by-mail system in Indiana

If there is anything we should be doing at this moment, it is to ensure that elections are safe, accessible and fair, J.D. Ford writes.