FDA limits access to updated COVID-19 shots: What we know
Millions of healthy adults and children who are interested in getting an updated COVID-19 shot for extra protection may have to cross several new hurdles to do so.
New COVID variant detected in California fueling surge in cases
The current COVID uptick is fueled by the highly-contagious XFG variant, also known as "Stratus."
New COVID variant symptoms: 'Razor blade throat' and what you need to know
Also known as "Nimbus," the new COVID variant NB.1.8.1 is characterized by its extremely painful sore throat, described as "razor blade throat."
California to no longer require masking in health care, 'high-risk' settings
California is easing the state's mask mandates. Starting April 3, masks will no longer be required at hospitals, medical offices and other places deemed indoor high-risk.
California's COVID-19 state of emergency comes to an end
The end of California’s order will have little to no effect on most people as Newsom has already lifted most of the state’s restrictions.
California won’t require COVID vaccine to attend schools
California won’t make children get the coronavirus vaccine to attend schools, state public health officials said Friday, reversing a state policy first announced by Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2021.
California to end mandatory pay for workers with COVID
California will stop making companies pay employees who can’t work because they caught COVID-19 while on the job.
Newsom to end California's COVID-19 state of emergency in February
Gov. Gavin Newsom announces California’s COVID-19 state of emergency will end on February 28, almost three years since it was declared.
LA family believes 'COVID psychosis' may have led to loved one's random disappearance
A family in Los Angeles believes a rare case of "COVID psychosis" may have led to their loved one's sudden disappearance.
California doesn’t emphasize speedy jobless benefits: report
The report said payments were delayed for about 5 million people — up to half of all workers who applied for benefits during the height of the pandemic.
Beverly Hills won't enforce indoor mask mandate should LA County bring back requirement
Beverly Hills will not enforce the indoor mask mandate should LA County bring back the requirement.
Barbara Ferrer denies conflict of interest in CDC study after daughter was reportedly listed as co-author
Los Angeles County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer slammed speculations of not publicly disclosing conflict of interest after a report revealed a CDC-backed study on school mask mandates was co-authored by her own daughter.
LA County on track for 'high transmission' by late June, would mean return of indoor masking
With a steady climb in transmission rate, Los Angeles County is on the verge of bringing back its indoor mask mandate -- again.
List: 13 California counties enter CDC's 'high' transmission COVID category
More than a dozen cities in California are now classified as “high” transmission risk areas as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to rise statewide, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
LA County COVID hospitalizations reach highest number since March
The number of COVID-positive patients hospitalized in Los Angeles County has reached its highest number since March, according to the latest state data.
California set to keep workplace pandemic rules through 2022
California workplace regulators are poised to extend mandatory pay for workers affected by the coronavirus through the end of 2022.
California delays COVID-19 vaccine mandate for schools
California is delaying a COVID vaccine mandate for schoolchildren. It will be postponed until at least the summer of next year.
China bans some travel due to COVID as California opens up
As California sheds its masks, a new COVID-19 variant has prompted a travel ban in China that would impact more than 50 million people.
California urging residents to apply for rental assistance before Mar. 31 deadline
Time is running out for people across California in need of rent relief.
California to relax mask guidelines in schools starting March 12
Beginning March 12, the indoor mask guideline for California schools will shift from required to recommended.