It’s Thursday, May 21st. I’m Kyle Sauerhoefer, and here’s your local news from The Los Angeles Times. Today will host plenty of sunshine, with a high of 82 and a low tonight of 59. Our top story: California recorded 132 new coronavirus deaths Tuesday. That's the most in a single day in the state since the pandemic began. The rise also pushed the state's death toll past 3,400. But while the death count is rising, other metrics show significant progress.

It’s Wednesday, May 20th. I’m Mary Regalado, and here’s your local news from The Los Angeles Times. Today will be sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and a low tonight of 57. Our top story: Los Angeles County officials' newest goal is to reopen the economy more fully by July 4th. The goal was announced during a Board of Supervisors meeting yesterday.

It’s Tuesday, May 19th. I’m Kyle Sauerhoefer, and here’s your local news from The Los Angeles Times. Today will be partly sunny and cool, with a high of 71 and a low tonight of 56. Our top story: Governor Gavin Newsom eased California's reopening rules yesterday. In all, Newsom said current data on the spread of the coronavirus suggested some counties would be able to add in-person retail shopping and spectator-free sporting events as soon as the first week in June.

It’s Monday, May 18th. I’m Mary Regalado, and here’s your local news from The Los Angeles Times. Today will be partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 71 and a low tonight of 54. We could also see a couple of rain showers. Our top story: A criminal investigation is underway after an explosion in downtown LA injured 11 firefighters and damaged several buildings Saturday.

It’s Friday, May 15th. I’m Mary Regalado, and here’s your local news from The Los Angeles Times. Today will be mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and a low tonight of 60. Our top story: With California's economy hobbled by the coronavirus, Governor Gavin Newsom asked lawmakers yesterday to sharply curtail spending on public schools and an array of government services. He also warned that additional cuts could be necessary by year's end.

It’s Thursday, May 14th. I’m Kyle Sauerhoefer, and here’s your local news from The Los Angeles Times. Today will be mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 76 and a low tonight of 58. Our top story: LA Mayor Eric Garcetti announced yesterday that all Angelenos, except for small children and those with certain disabilities, would be required to wear face coverings outside. The announcement comes as public health officials continue to ease restrictions in Los Angeles County.

It’s Wednesday, May 13th. I’m Mary Regalado, and here’s your local news from The Los Angeles Times. Today will be mostly cloudy, with a high of 74 and a low tonight of 58. Our top story: Los Angeles County’s stay-at-home orders will, “with all certainty,” be extended for the next 3 months. That's according to county Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer.

It’s Tuesday, May 12th. I’m Kyle Sauerhoefer, and here’s your local news from The Los Angeles Times. We could see some mist this morning. Otherwise, it will be mostly cloudy with a high of 71 and a low tonight of 57. Our top story: Although some hope the worst of California’s coronavirus crisis has passed, there are signs the pandemic in the Golden State has merely stabilized.

It’s Monday, May 11th. I’m Mary Regalado, and here’s your local news from The Los Angeles Times. Today will be partly sunny, with a high of 73 and a low tonight of 55. Our top story: Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin (Muh-NEW-chin) expects joblessness to get worse before it gets better. Business shutdowns due to the pandemic brought the economy nearly to a stop in April, and last week's jobless rate of 14-point-7 percent was the highest since the 1940s.

It’s Friday, May 8th. I’m Mary Regalado, and here’s your local news from The Los Angeles Times. Today will be partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and a low tonight of 59. Our top story: California begins easing stay-at-home orders today as part of the Governor’s four-phase plan. That means in LA County, some retailers -- such as bookstores and florists -- are open for curbside pickup, but in-store shopping is not allowed.