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LOS ANGELES, CA — Share-worthy stories from across the Southland Patch cities to talk about tonight:

LA Health Care Worker Dies Of Coronavrus As New Cases Spike

Across the county, 548 new cases of COVID-19 were reported Tuesday, including four otherwise healthy people under the age of 65 who died.

Coronavirus Antibody Tests May Help End Quarantine For Some

A Brea company is developing tests to identify COVID-19 antibodies & determine who should remain quarantined and who can go back to work

Cedars-Sinai To Test Drug Remdesivir On Some Coronavirus Patients

Cedars-Sinai will take part in a worldwide clinical trial of the drug Remdesivir, considered a promising but untested treatment for COVID-19

Campground Murder Suspect Subdued After Courtroom Brawl

Anthony Rauda had to be subdued in court after trying to fight several LA County Sheriff's deputies.

Blinking Owl Distills Sanitizer Over Spirits Amid Coronavirus

In a time of national shortage, one local spirits distillery pivots to bottle FDA approved hand sanitizer for those with a severe need.

11 Los Angeles County Nursing Homes Confirm Coronavirus Outbreaks

Health care officials report that 11 nursing homes across Los Angeles county have confirmed coronavirus outbreaks.

Coronavirus Creeps Into Homeless Shelter As Workers Test Positive

2 Anaheim homeless shelter employees with flu-like symptoms tested positive for coronavirus. 34 transients tested still await their results.

Whole Foods Workers Call For Sickout In Bid For More Protection

Workers at Whole Foods grocery stores are asking for more money and benefits while working during the coronavirus pandemic.

Schools Likely To Stay Closed Through End Of School-Year

The state Superintendent of Public Instruction warned that campuses aren't likely to reopen before summer due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Latest Orange County Coronavirus Updates: 502 Cases, 7 Deaths

As of Tuesday, an additional 42 cases of coronavirus were reported, along with 7 deaths. See how OC Healthcare has increased transparency.

Mayor Garcetti Suspends Farmers Markets, Rent Hikes, Evictions

Residential tenants will have up to a year to pay what they owe, and commercial tenants will have three months.

AES Finalizes Redondo Beach Power Plant Sale: Reports

Several outlets confirm that AES Corp. has finalized the sale of their Redondo Beach power plant, which could close as early as this year.

Man Critically Injured In Long Beach Police Shooting

A 21-year-old man is in the hospital in critical condition after running for police and allegedly opening fire, sparking a shootout.

Sheriff Backs Off Effort Close Guns Stores Amid Coronavirus

Sheriff Alex Villanueva reversed course on efforts to close gun stores after federal officials declared them essential businesses.

Restaurants Can Deliver Some Grocery Goods Under New Guidelines

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved new guidelines for restaurants trying to find ways to stay in business.

$20K Reward Offered For Shooter Who Killed Altadena 4-Year-old

Authorities haven't given up finding the shooter who killed a little boy in Altadena four years ago.