LA County announces some businesses, spaces can reopen Friday Shops like florists and car dealership may operate with some restrictions, as part of Stage 2 of reopening
Daniel Soto: trying to read or learn something new The parking lot supervisor, laid off during the pandemic, talks about his new daily routine
Mario Medina: always at a distance and with a face mask The truck driver says he’s not making a lot of trips during the emergency, but that he feels safe at home
Protest caravan to mark May Day in Boyle Heights Social distancing practices and live streaming will be part of annual event organized by CSO
LA becomes the first major city in the US to offer free testing to every resident, even those with no symptoms Tests will be available while capacity lasts; those interested need to sign up via the city's coronavirus information page
Community health clinics are on the frontlines, but the pandemic is threatening to wipe them out AltaMed is projecting a financial loss of $125 million through December if the pandemic continues
Blanca Galdámez: ‘things can be redone, but not life’ A worker at a medical facility says she wouldn’t mind losing her job, if it meant protecting her family
When ‘safer at home’ comes at a risk. Health hazards lurk for some low-income renters The threat of lead, roaches, black mold, water leaks or faulty wiring can intensified during the pandemic
LA says yes to rental help, but no to a citywide rent hike freeze City Council approves $2.2 million fund for ‘families struggling to pay their rent’
María Campos: worried but grateful to be working An employee at a fast-food restaurant talks about how her life has changed in times of COVID-19