LA County reports 66 COVID deaths, highest daily toll since April
Los Angeles County reported 66 deaths associated with the coronavirus Saturday -- the most COVID-related fatalities reported in one day since April 2 of last year.
Los Angeles County has reported more than 400,000 COVID cases since Jan. 1
Another 40,000-plus cases of COVID-19 were reported in Los Angeles County Friday as the easily transmitted Omicron variant of the virus continued to make its impact felt, particularly in hospitals, where patient numbers continue to rise. Since Jan. 1, the county has reported more than 400,000 new COVID-19 cases.
Culver City Schools cancel class next week due to COVID
Culver City Unified School District is canceling classes next week due to the recent spike in COVID cases in the area. Classes will resume on Jan. 24.
Riverside County infant dies after contracting COVID-19
An infant died after contracting COVID-19, becoming the youngest person in Riverside County to die from the virus, according to the county’s public health department.
LA County COVID hospitalizations top 4,000
More than 4,100 people are currently in LA County hospitals with COVID-19, the highest number since February 2021.
'Hamilton' at Pantages Theatre to resume Feb. 9
After cancellations prompted by COVID-19 infections within the production, the hit musical "Hamilton" will resume performances Feb. 9 at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre, but the show's troubled run will end March 20.
Nurses protest California ruling allowing COVID-positive nurses to work
Nurses at seven Southern California hospitals are protesting Thursday demanding safer working conditions, and speaking out against guidance from the state that would allow COVID-positive employees to return to work immediately if they're asymptomatic.
LA County COVID hospitalizations push near 4,000
There are more than 3,900 people with the coronavirus currently in LA County hospitals. More than 200 have been put in the ICU over the last eight days.
Redondo Beach students planning walk out to protest COVID-19 leniency
Some students at Redondo Union High School are planning to walk out Tuesday to protest COVID policies, advocating for virtual learning during the latest case spike in LA County.
Family accuses employer of making their loved one work on-site despite pleas to work remotely
A family is accusing a Riverside County employer of not letting their beloved family member with pre-existing conditions work remotely during a COVID-19 surge. He died in February 2021.
Judge tosses LAPD officers' suit over COVID-19 vaccine requirement
A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit from LAPD officers challenging the city's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
LA County again breaks single-day record for COVID cases with 45,584
Los Angeles County set another daily record with 45,584 positive COVID-19 tests Sunday, continuing a winter surge in transmission driven by the Omicron variant of the coronavirus.
LA County reports another 34,448 cases of coronavirus
Los Angeles County reported 34,448 new positive COVID-19 tests and 16 additional deaths associated with the virus Saturday, amid an accelerated surge in transmission driven by the Omicron variant.
LA County once again reports daily record in new COVID-19 cases
Los Angeles County once again saw its daily new COVID-19 cases break the old record.
Large-capacity COVID-19 testing site opens in Santa Monica
The site has an initial capacity to test up to 1,920 people and will open Saturday morning at 6 a.m.
LAUSD Covid testing: District offering free at-home rapid self-tests ahead of spring semester
Each student may receive two self-tests on Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at any of LAUSD's Grab & Go sites.
Los Angeles charity tackles food insecurity
For every medium Vegan Hero Pizza purchased, Fresh Brothers will donate 10% back to Support & Feed, a non-profit founded by Maggie Baird, mother of Billie Eilish, during the pandemic to support vegan small businesses while addressing food insecurity.
OC child under 5 dies from COVID, hospitalizations spike
A child under five years old has become the latest victim of the COVID-19 pandemic in Orange County, as the omicron variant has led to one of the largest hospitalization spikes the county has seen since the onset of the pandemic.
LA businesses losing business from Grammys postponement, Inglewood fears Super Bowl COVID spread
COVID has made planning big events in LA very challenging and continues to create a scene of uncertainty. There are no bigger examples than the Grammys and the Super Bowl
Los Angeles County reports record-breaking 37,215 daily new COVID cases
Los Angeles County on Thursday reported 37,215 daily new COVID-19 cases, the highest number of daily new cases reported throughout the pandemic.