In Depth: Welcome back SoCal
As California is just hours from reopening the state's economy, Hal speaks with a psychiatrist to discuss the emotional impact that comes with the community's return to normalcy.
SoCal prepares for return to nightlife on June 15 state reopening
Nightlife is making a comeback across Southern California, including some of West Hollywood's hottest nightlife spots.
Gov. Newsom outlines California's plans to 'turning the page' on pandemic
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order that would retire the county tier system in California's push to turn the page on the pandemic.
Shoppers say a trip to the grocery store these days can lead to serious sticker shock
"Even the vegetables. I'm paying, you know, $3 to buy a package of lettuce. It's kind of difficult," said Chris Rowlan of Pacheco.
LA, Orange Counties receive a combined $50.1 million in COVID-19 relief aid
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and the Orange County Health Care Agency were awarded $27.2 million and $22.9 million, respectively.
US weekly unemployment claims fall to 376,000, sixth straight drop
The number of Americans claiming unemployment benefits fell for the sixth straight week as the U.S. economy reopens rapidly from pandemic woes.
Families receive child tax credit letters: The dates you will receive payments
Low- and middle-income parents can expect to receive $3,000 for every child ages 6 to 17 and $3,600 for every child under age 6.
Outdoor dining set to become permanent feature of Los Angeles' food scene
Outdoor dining may remain a permanent feature of Los Angeles County's vibrant food scene, with the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voting Tuesday to support state legislation to expand outdoor options.
Welcome Back SoCal: Diners, restaurant workers excited about reopening at full capacity
Diners as well as restaurant workers are very excited to see businesses reopening at full capacity in the near future.
Restaurant labor shortage may force higher wages for workers
Critics claim unemployment benefits are keeping people out of the restaurant workforce. But workers and labor organizers say that the reality is more complex, and that food service workers haven't been paid a living wage.
Could we see a fourth stimulus check? Where payments stand
So far, over 2 million people have signed an online Change.org petition calling for recurring $2,000 per month payments.
May jobs report: US adds modest 559,000 jobs amid hiring struggles
U.S. employers in May added 559,000 jobs, which was better than April but still a sign that many companies are struggling to find enough workers.
Cal-OSHA pulls a 180°, now says yes to requiring all workers to wear masks if 1 employee is unvaccinated
Less than an hour after rejecting new proposed rules that would require all workers to wear masks if one person at the business is unvaccinated, workplace regulators made a complete 180-degree pivot Thursday night, giving the proposal the green light.
California will allow to-go cocktails and outdoor dining expansions to stay after economy reopens
"The pandemic may be going away... but your to-go cocktails don’t have to!" California will allow outdoor dining expansions and to-go cocktails to stay after the state fully reopens on June 15.
Los Angeles County summer jobs program for underserved youth begins
Los Angeles County is looking for employers and prospective workers to participate in Youth@Work, a regional program to prepare underserved youth for jobs and careers in the local reopening economy, officials said Wednesday.
Walmart, AT&T offer affordable internet to those impacted by COVID-19
Walmart and AT&T teamed up to offer affordable internet to those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic through the FCC’s Emergency Broadband Benefit Program.
Universal Studios Hollywood looking to fill more than 2,000 jobs
Universal Studios Hollywood announced on Tuesday it is looking to fill more than 2,000 jobs at the Universal City theme park, with a wide variety of full-time, part-time, seasonal and professional positions available.
US airports anticipate record travel amid Memorial Day weekend
Americans hit the road in near-record numbers at the start of the Memorial Day weekend.
Movie theaters back open in time for Memorial Day weekend
For movie lovers, they can beat the weekend heat and watch new movies at reopened theaters in Southern California.
Biden’s $6T budget proposal: Social spending, taxes on business
President Joe Biden rolled out his $6 trillion budget proposal for next year, which features new social programs for the poor and middle class. But it depends on taxing corporations and the wealthy to keep the nation's spiking debt from spiraling out of control.