The Localist

Monday, May 4, 2020

LA county reports 21 coronavirus-related deaths and 781 confirmed cases on Sunday - A total of 1,229 people have died from the coronavirus in L.A. County since the pandemic began. By comparison, 278 individuals were killed during the flu season of 2017-18, representing a five-year high.... Read More

Families of prisoners at Terminal Island protest outside facility - About 20 family members and friends of inmates at the Terminal Island prison in San Pedro demonstrated outside the facility's gates Sunday morning to demand better treatment for their loved ones.... Read More

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Faced with 20,000 dead from coronavirus, nursing homes seek shield from lawsuits - Care homes want states to grant them emergency protection from claims of inadequate care.... Read More

Off-duty LAPD officer arrested near Apple Valley after apparent shooting of fellow cop - An attorney for Ismael Tamayo said he expects the officer will be cleared of criminal wrongdoing.... Read More