Playgrounds reopen at LAUSD elementary schools, early education centers

Playgrounds at all Los Angeles Unified elementary schools and early education centers reopened Monday after being closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. 

New Beverly Cinema to reopen June 1

The New Beverly Cinema will reopen next month after being closed for more than one year due to the coronavirus.  

India COVID-19 outbreak: All adults now eligible for vaccine amid deadly surge in cases

Amid the devastating surge, only a fraction of India’s population will be able to afford the prices charged by private hospitals - leaving the government to immunize 900 million adults.

VAX LIVE: SoFi Stadium hosts concert feat. H.E.R., Selena Gomez, Jennifer Lopez with fans in the stands

After a season of hosting NFL games with empty seats, SoFi Stadium in Inglewood will finally make a major public debut Sunday evening, hosting thousands of fully vaccinated spectators for a charity concert aimed at boosting confidence in COVID-19 vaccines and raising funds for vaccination efforts worldwide.

US to restrict travel from India starting May 4 over COVID-19 surge

The U.S. will restrict travel from India starting on May 4, the White House said Friday, citing a devastating rise in COVID-19 cases and the emergence of dangerous variants.

Dodger Stadium mass COVID-19 vaccination site to close by end of May

Los Angeles city officials announced on Friday the mass COVID-19 vaccination site at Dodger Stadium will close at the end of next month.

The Magic Returns: Disneyland, Disney's California Adventure Park reopen to guests

Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park reopened to visitors on Friday after an unprecedented 13-month closure in what tourism officials hope is a sign of the state’s rebound from the pandemic.

Houston-area nurse says she was terminated for declining the COVID-19 vaccine

A Houston-area woman says she was a nurse at Houston Methodist for about 10 years until this week. Michelle Fuentes says she was terminated for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Governor Newsom to provide $6.2 billion tax cut for small businesses

The governor visited San Fernando business owners who have struggled through the COVID-19 and signed legislation designed to provide $6.2 bill in tax cuts for hard-hit small businesses over the next six years.

CDC says U.S. cruises could resume in mid-July

It has been more than a year since cruises stopped sailing in U.S. waters due to the coronavirus pandemic.