It’s Thursday, April 9th. I’m Kyle Sauerhoefer, and here’s your local news from The Los Angeles Times. Today will be mostly cloudy and cool with times of rain. Highs will be around 60 degrees before dropping to 52 tonight. Our top story: LA County health officials released preliminary data this week that showed black residents were dying from the coronavirus at a slightly higher rate than other races. The data was based on just 57 percent of reported deaths as of Tuesday.

It’s Wednesday, April 8th. I’m Mary Regalado, and here’s your local news from The Los Angeles Times. We could see some rain today. Otherwise, it will be rather cloudy and cool with a high of 63 and a low tonight of 52. Our top story: Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced a new order yesterday requiring customers and essential workers to wear face coverings, to help reduce the spread of the coronavirus.

It’s Tuesday, April 7th. I’m Kyle Sauerhoefer, and here’s your local news from The Los Angeles Times. We could see some rain and thunderstorms today. But otherwise, it will be mostly cloudy with a high of 64 and a low tonight of 51. Our top story: Yesterday, Los Angeles County health officials urged residents to stay indoors this week and even avoid shopping if possible. The urgent guidance comes as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the county have now topped 6,000.

It’s Monday, April 6th. I’m Mary Regalado, and here’s your local news from The Los Angeles Times. Expect some rain and the occasional thunderstorm today. Otherwise, it will be cool and cloudy with a high of 62 and a low tonight of 52. Our top story: Riverside County's public health officer took an unprecedented step this weekend, ordering all residents to cover their faces when leaving home. Dr.

It’s Friday, April 3rd. 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 71 and a low tonight of 53. Our top story: Governor Gavin Newsom said yesterday that face coverings are beneficial in grocery stores, but his administration has stopped short of telling Californians to wear them.

It’s Thursday, April 2nd. I’m Kyle Sauerhoefer, and here’s your local news from The Los Angeles Times. Today will be mostly sunny, with a high of 73 and a low tonight of 56. Our top story: The U-C system has announced that it will ease admission requirements for fall 2020 due to disruptions to schools during the coronavirus pandemic. In all, it plans to eliminate the S-A-T test score and minimum grade requirements.

It’s Wednesday, April 1st. I’m Mary Regalado, and here’s your local news from The Los Angeles Times. Today will be partly cloudy and pleasant, with a high of 73 and a low tonight of 57. Our top story: California is releasing 3,500 inmates early to reduce crowding as COVID-19 infections begin to spread inside prisons. The inmates were convicted of nonviolent crimes and were already due to be released within 60 days. And the releases are to be conducted within the next several weeks.

It’s Tuesday, March 31st. I’m Kyle Sauerhoefer, and here’s your local news from The Los Angeles Times. Today will be mostly sunny, with a high of 78 and a low tonight of 55. Our top story: Governor Gavin Newsom issued an urgent call yesterday for healthcare workers to join the state in caring for an expected surge of COVID-19 patients. He also announced an executive order to expand the services medical professionals can perform in their jobs.

It’s Thursday, March 26th. I’m Kyle Sauerhoefer, and here’s your local news from The Los Angeles Times. Today will host a brief afternoon shower or two. Otherwise, it will be mostly cloudy and cool with a high of 62 and a low tonight of 45. Our top story: LA County officials issued a new quarantine order yesterday. Now the county health officer said all individuals who are presumed positive or have tested positive for COVID-19 must self-isolate.

It’s Monday, March 30th. I’m Mary Regalado, and here’s your local news from The Los Angeles Times. Today will be nice and host plenty of sunshine, with a high of 72 and a low tonight of 54. Our top story: President Trump announced yesterday that federal social distancing guidelines would be extended to April 30th. And Dr. Anthony Fauci (Fauw-chee), the government’s top infectious-disease specialist, called the extension a wise decision.