Mario Ramirez
Mario Ramirez is a reporter and fill-in anchor for Good Day LA from 4:30-10 a.m. He previously worked for WCPO in Cincinnati, Ohio as a morning reporter. He's covered a wide range of topics from the 2012 Presidential election to the Southern California wildfires. Mario began his on-air career in 2010 when he was hired as an evening anchor at WGXA. Almost three years later he made the move to Cincinnati and quickly began filling in on the anchor desk, in the traffic department, and in the breaking news center. Ramirez was the only local reporter to break the news on the discovery of three Cleveland girls that had been missing for a decade while working in the Midwest. Mario started his journey with the FOX family while studying Broadcast Journalism at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. He interned at KVVU-TV where he grew up watching the local FOX affiliate. He was born in Brooklyn and moved west with his family as a young boy.
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2 Kroger grocery stores set to close in Long Beach Saturday due to 'Hero Pay' ordinance
Two Kroger grocery stores in Long Beach are set permanently close on April 17 due to mandated raises, also known as the "hero pay" ordinance that was implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Plans continue to open more pop-up vaccine sites in LA's high-need areas despite halt of J&J vaccine
As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration investigates reports of rare but potentially dangerous blood clots connected to the Johnson&Johnson vaccine, the local effort to continue prioritizing low-income and minority neighborhoods is not facing any major disruptions.
Pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics announced in high-need areas throughout LA County
Starting April 7, 16 drive-thru and walk-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics will pop up across Los Angeles County with hopes of providing access to more people. The clinics, which will be held outdoors, are open for everyone and will run through May 1.
New CDC study deems COVID-19 vaccines as 'highly effective'
In a study of nearly 4,000 working adults, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that vaccines reduced the risk of infection by 80% after one shot. The risk of infection was dropped even lower following a second dose.
California expands vaccine eligibility to another 4.4 million residents: What you need to know
California on Monday expanded the list of people eligible for the coronavirus vaccine by another 4.4 million people. Here's everything you need to know.
California amusement parks face 'slow and difficult' recovery after year-long closure
This month marks one year since Disneyland indefinitely closed its gates due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Now, California's amusement parks are on track to be the last to reopen across the United States.
Group of special needs adults in San Clemente start small business during pandemic
What started as a quick solution to a mask shortage during the pandemic has turned into a flourishing business for a group of San Clemente adults living with autism.
CVS adds 20 new COVID-19 vaccination locations to Southern California pharmacies
CVS Health will begin offering COVID-19 vaccines to eligible populations at 40 more select CVS Pharmacies in California, the company announced. As many as 20 pharmacies are located in the greater Los Angeles area.
Churches, health officials launch effort to expand free COVID-19 testing in LA's Black community
A new effort was underway to boost testing for COVID-19 in the African-American community with local churches playing a key role.
South Park Rec Center in South LA opens as pop-up vaccination site for high-risk residents
In an effort to provide vaccine access to more minority groups during the Pandemic, Los Angeles City Councilman Curren Price has organized a mobile clinic in one of the highest risk communities.