v Skelton: Newsom is relying on public health officials for his coronavirus response. But he has to listen to others too By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 03:05:37 -0400 In the U.S. no one rules absolutely — not even public health officials fighting the coronavirus. Full Article
v Letters to the Editor: Does Trump think he can just bluff the coronavirus? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 06:00:49 -0400 Trump might shut down the coronavirus task force. This won't do anything to boost our response to the pandemic. Full Article
v L.A. County and the Bay Area take a conservative approach as California eases stay-at-home rules By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 07:00:11 -0400 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. Full Article
v 'Don't go visit your mom' on Mother's Day, San Francisco health director advises By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 08:00:19 -0400 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. Full Article
v Banks: Pain, fear and isolation. COVID-19 made his hospital stay even more surreal and sad By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 08:00:20 -0400 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. Full Article
v Desperate for coronavirus help, California spending billions on no-bid contracts with little accountability By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 08:00:56 -0400 Desperate for coronavirus help, California spending billions on no-bid coronavirus contracts, little accountability Full Article
v Just in time for Mother's Day, L.A. flower shops reopen after coronavirus shutdown By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 09:00:01 -0400 Los Angeles' mayor allows wholesale dealers to start selling under strict social distancing guidelines. Full Article
v Broken gel nails. Gnarly roots. Coronavirus disrupts L.A. beauty and wellness industry By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 10:00:20 -0400 Home color kits and Zoom crystal readings fill the void. But underground services break the lockdown. Full Article
v We need to prepare for the mental health impact of coronavirus on kids By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 11:00:29 -0400 More children are likely to experience toxic stress during the pandemic, which could lead to devastating impacts in the future. Full Article
v Coronavirus plunges California into worst budget deficit in state history By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 11:00:38 -0400 California's state government faces a $54-billion budget deficit through next summer, according to an analysis released Thursday. Full Article
v Pool rules: Riverside County says spread out, stay in your lane By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 11:58:25 -0400 Pool parties are frowned on, as health officials offer guidelines for the use of apartment and HOA pools and spas. Full Article
v Brush fire erupts in exclusive Hollister Ranch amid strong winds and sweltering temperatures By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 12:44:40 -0400 The fire broke out shortly after 2 a.m. in medium brush between Gaviota State Beach and the Hollister Ranch guard gate. Full Article
v Coronavirus undercuts LAPD recruitment just as a decline in black officers looms By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 13:32:11 -0400 LAPD leaders are concerned about a looming decline in black officers, particularly as pandemic-related restrictions undercut recruitment efforts. Full Article
v Hand sanitizer company is ordered to stop distribution over questionable claims By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 16:50:08 -0400 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. Full Article
v Oversight panel to subpoena Sheriff Alex Villanueva for testimony on coronavirus in jails By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 17:53:29 -0400 The Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission voted Thursday to subpoena L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva for testimony regarding the coronavirus outbreak in the jails. Full Article
v It's not too late to mark Teacher Appreciation Week. They could use it now more than ever By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 19:03:00 -0400 Teachers have adapted to the coronavirus outbreak and school shutdowns. Full Article
v First youths test positive for coronavirus in L.A. County juvenile halls By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 21:22:13 -0400 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. Full Article
v 3 dead, several wounded in cycle of South L.A. gang shootings, police say By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 23:24:08 -0400 Single shooting in South L.A. is believed to have touched off vicious cycle of retaliation, officials say Full Article
v Most California voters back coronavirus protections for undocumented farmworkers, poll finds By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 10:00:54 -0400 Some 80% of state voters support employers providing full replacement wages to farmworkers to stay home when sick with COVID-19, poll finds. Full Article
v Shooting in Pasadena leaves driver dead and a police officer hospitalized By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 21:08:46 -0400 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. Full Article
v Vanessa Bryant files claim against L.A. County sheriff over Kobe Bryant crash site photos By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 22:15:51 -0400 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. Full Article
v More Southern California beaches and trails opened as coronavirus restrictions eased By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 11:34:59 -0400 More beaches, trials and parks opened as officials ease coronavirus restrictions Full Article
v 70% of inmates test positive for coronavirus at Lompoc federal prison By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 12:32:05 -0400 Coronavirus infections explode at a Lompoc federal prison with 792 testing positive, making it the largest federal penitentiary outbreak in the nation. Full Article
v Coronavirus case cluster tied to Pasadena party, spurring warning of Mother's Day gatherings By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 13:37:11 -0400 Pasadena is warning against Mother's Day gatherings after its public health department traced a cluster of coronavirus cases to a birthday party. Full Article
v Chateauguay issues 36-hour boil water advisory starting Monday By montreal.ctvnews.ca Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 10:14:31 -0400 The municipality of Chateauguay is advising residents to boil tap water starting Monday as work will begin on the water system. Full Article
v A large portion of Universite de Montreal fall courses will be held online By montreal.ctvnews.ca Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 09:32:00 -0400 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. Full Article
v Colts hold virtual sessions during pandemic By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 15:35:05 +0000 Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard discusses the team's workouts during the pandemic. Full Article
v IU football: New defensive line coach Kevin Peoples represents impressive coaching tree By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 17:44:18 +0000 Kevin Peoples has been mentored by Pete Jenkins, a defensive line master for decades. Full Article
v Andretti, Ganassi commit to electric SUV off-road racing series By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 18:22:36 +0000 Racing is scheduled for Greenland, Brazil, Nepal and Senegal, among other places. Full Article
v IndyCar, IMS to auction off fan experiences to support non-profits battling the coronavirus By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 19:35:27 +0000 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. Full Article
v IU football: Grad transfer Jovan Swann expects a lot of himself By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 13:37:12 +0000 Former Center Grove High School standout attended Stanford but will play for the Hoosiers in his remaining season. Full Article
v Colts Cover 2 podcast: Insiders wrap up the NFL Draft By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 19:01:22 +0000 Joel A. Erickson and Jim Ayello discuss the Colts' 2020 NFL Draft, including the selection of Jacob Eason Full Article
v Q&A: Catching up with professional golfer and Evansville native Dylan Meyer By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 15:17:37 +0000 Evansville native and pro golfer Dylan Meyer discusses what his plans would have been this spring, his dream golf foursome and more. Full Article
v NFL provides ticket-refund assurances amid coronavirus concerns, but teams vary on flexibility for season packages By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 21:16:21 +0000 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. Full Article
v 2020 NFL schedule: How Colts opponents have changed in offseason By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:15:41 +0000 Indianapolis Colts will play their AFC South foes twice each, and also the Baltimore Ravens and Green Bay Packers Full Article
v Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and the NBA aren't on same page with coronavirus testing By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 20:38:20 +0000 Mavs owner Mark Cuban isn't comfortable opening team facility for practice because they can't test all players and staff for coronavirus. Full Article
v Purdue women's basketball players faced obstacles getting home during COVID-19 By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:22:51 +0000 Purdue women's basketball coach Sharon Versyp holds remote individual and team meetings on a weekly basis with her players during coronavirus Full Article
v Is Colts quarterback Philip Rivers a Hall of Famer? By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 17:30:00 +0000 How important are counting stats for quarterbacks? How important is winning in the postseason? Those are the questions about Rivers. Full Article
v Peyton Manning roasts Tom Brady in announcing charity golf event By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 19:07:03 +0000 Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are playing for COVID-19 relief on May 24. Full Article
v Jack Doyle building digital rapport with new Colts Philip Rivers, Trey Burton By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 14:30:12 +0000 Jack Doyle can't get on the field with his new teammates but that hasn't stopped him from forging relationships. Full Article
v IU volleyball recruiting class ranks 15th — a program best By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 21:33:29 +0000 This week, PrepVolleyball.com released its Class of 2020 recruiting rankings. The Hoosiers came in at No. 15 — a program best. Full Article
v Mother's Day: Here's what loved ones want you to know about some amazing sports moms By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 15:09:36 +0000 For 2020 "Sports Mom of the Year," Kyle Neddenriep received heartfelt nominations from fathers, mothers, husbands, sons, daughters and friends. Full Article
v Colts QB Philip Rivers lands 'peace of mind,' post-NFL life as Alabama high school coach By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 21:12:59 +0000 Rivers has been named the coach in waiting at St. Michael Catholic High School in Fairhope, according to an AL.com report. Full Article
v Op-ed: Coronavirus offers a lesson on Earth Day: 'We share this fragile planet' By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 10:00:26 +0000 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. Full Article
v Op-ed: What clean air, COVID-19 and Earth Day means to me By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 13:06:40 +0000 People of color and low-income communities bear the brunt of public health crises — and then receive the fewest resources for recovery. Full Article
v Letters: Holcomb's coronavirus mandate: Keep Hoosiers alive, healthy By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 09:00:24 +0000 Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb's responsibility and obligation is to the citizenry of Indiana, a letter to the editor says. Full Article
v Briggs: Don't hate Potbelly for getting coronavirus aid. Congress is the problem. By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 13:35:43 +0000 People are mad because some big companies got loans through a program meant to help mom-and-pop businesses. Full Article
v Letters: Vaccine for COVID-19 should be free to all By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 09:00:09 +0000 Eventual vaccine developed to fight COVID-19 should be free to everyone, a letter to the editor says. Full Article
v Op-ed: Coronavirus spread in nursing homes not a result of inattentiveness By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 10:00:02 +0000 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. Full Article
v Sen. Ford: Use federal money to bolster vote-by-mail system in Indiana By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 10:00:26 +0000 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. Full Article