Child COVID-19 vaccines help prevent new variants, experts say
Scientists say vaccinating kids should not only slow the spread of the coronavirus but also help prevent potentially-dangerous variants from emerging. Each new infection brings another opportunity for the virus to mutate and evolve dangerous new traits.
Parents, fired teachers protest vaccine mandate at Granada Hills school
More than a dozen parents and former teachers rallied against the COVID-19 vaccine mandate imposed by Granada Hills Charter school officials.
LAUSD to end incentive program aimed at getting students vaccinated against COVID-19
The deadline for COVID-19 vaccinations is days away, with about 72% of students in compliance, and an estimated $5 million for prizes, including gift cards to Amazon and Target, and tickets to Disneyland and Universal Studios, available as incentive to meet the deadline.
Monday marks deadline for LAUSD teacher vaccine mandate
Monday was the deadline for LAUSD's teacher vaccine mandate. Those who refuse to meet the requirement are now in danger of losing their jobs.
California parents hold statewide 'sit-out' to protest vaccine mandate for kids: 'Incredible overreach'
"This is a demonstration of our opposition to the vax mandate as it applies to children K through 12."
Schools playing major role in youth vaccination effort
Many elementary schools around the U.S. are preparing to offer COVID-19 shots that educators see as key to keeping students learning in person and making the classroom experience closer to what it once was.
Crenshaw's football team to miss playoffs due to vaccine mandate
The Crenshaw Cougars' football season is in danger of forfeiting the opening playoff round due to not enough players being able to take the field.
FOX Corporation donates $100,000 of food to Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
Behind some of these smiling faces are grumbling tummies. Many of these children worry about what they're going to eat over the weekend.
Biden: US will have Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines ‘for every single child’ by next week
President Joe Biden pleaded with parents of young children to get the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine after the CDC approved the shots for 5- to 11-year-olds.
LA Unified parents react to vaccinating younger students
A recent Kaiser Family Foundation poll found only a third of parents of 5 to 11-year-olds say they will vaccinate their child “right away” when the vaccine becomes available for that age group.
Kids’ COVID-19 vaccine: Pharmacies now taking appointments for ages 5 to 11
After getting the green light from the CDC late Tuesday, Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is now available for kids 5 to 11 years old. Here’s where parents can start making appointments.
LAUSD to offer, but not require, vaccine for students ages 5-11
LAUSD said it will offer – but not require – the coronavirus vaccine for students ages 5 to 11.
CDC approves Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 to 11
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky gave final approval Tuesday evening after an advisory panel just hours earlier unanimously recommended kids aged 5-11 should get the shot.
Pomona Unified School District to bring back campus police following 'defunding' movement
Pomona Unified School District's officials voted to bring back police officers on school grounds.
Local doctor feels relief after FDA authorized Pfizer vaccine for kids as young as 5
The FDA gave the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine the green light to vaccinate children between the ages of 5 and 11 for emergency use.
FDA authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11
The FDA has authorized the emergency use expansion of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine access to children 5 and 11 years old. The CDC will next decide whether to sign off on the shots.
7 employees at Granada Hills Charter fired after refusing to get vaccinated
Six teachers and a counselor at Granada Hills Charter High School were fired for not getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
Teachers with Hacienda La Puente School District on unpaid leave after refusing COVID vaccine
Dozens of teachers with the Hacienda La Puente School District are on unpaid leave after refusing to get the COID-19 vaccine.
California poised to distribute vaccine to children when it's approved
California will have 1.2 million doses the first week the vaccine is approved to administer to children ages 5 to 11.
COVID-19 outbreak among students forces closure of LA County school
View Park Preparatory Accelerated Charter High School shuttered its campus for the entire week, returning to remote learning out of an abundance of caution after more than a dozen students tested positive for COVID-19.