Elderly woman spreads love during pandemic by waving every day to strangers on street corner
Helen Jusic, 84, stands at an intersection in her neighborhood and waves at every single person who drives past.
Helen Jusic, 84, stands at an intersection in her neighborhood and waves at every single person who drives past.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
It has been more than a year since cruises stopped sailing in U.S. waters due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Unemployment claims fall to 553,000
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped by 13,000 last week to 553,000, the lowest level since the pandemic hit last March and another sign the economy is recovering from the coronavirus recession.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped by 13,000 last week to 553,000, the lowest level since the pandemic hit last March and another sign the economy is recovering from the coronavirus recession.
Some Californians can't get vaccine despite surge in supply
More than 18 million of an estimated 32 million people eligible for vaccine in California are fully or partially vaccinated, including nearly half of people in economically vulnerable ZIP codes hardest hit by the pandemic But that doesn’t mean everyone in California who wants a vaccine can get one.
More than 18 million of an estimated 32 million people eligible for vaccine in California are fully or partially vaccinated, including nearly half of people in economically vulnerable ZIP codes hardest hit by the pandemic But that doesn’t mean everyone in California who wants a vaccine can get one.
US economy grew at a robust 6.4% rate last quarter
The U.S. economy grew at a brisk 6.4% annual rate last quarter — a show of strength fueled by government aid and declining viral cases that could drive further gains as the nation rebounds with unusual speed from the pandemic recession.
The U.S. economy grew at a brisk 6.4% annual rate last quarter — a show of strength fueled by government aid and declining viral cases that could drive further gains as the nation rebounds with unusual speed from the pandemic recession.
LASUD leaders tour classrooms as high schools reopen to students
LAUSD is one of the few urban school districts in California welcoming back high school students.
LAUSD is one of the few urban school districts in California welcoming back high school students.
‘Serving Spoon’ restaurant owners virtual guests during President Biden’s speech
The owners of a beloved community staple in Inglewood were virtual guests during the Presidential Address to the Joint Session of Congress on Wednesday night.
The owners of a beloved community staple in Inglewood were virtual guests during the Presidential Address to the Joint Session of Congress on Wednesday night.
India’s COVID-19 death toll crosses 200,000 with many more likely uncounted
India's daily deaths have nearly tripled in the past three weeks, crossing the 200,000 mark this week. But the true death toll is actually believed to be far higher.
India's daily deaths have nearly tripled in the past three weeks, crossing the 200,000 mark this week. But the true death toll is actually believed to be far higher.
Europe will reach herd immunity by August at the latest, BioNTech CEO says
The head of German pharmaceutical company BioNTech says Europe can achieve herd immunity against the coronavirus within the next four months.
The head of German pharmaceutical company BioNTech says Europe can achieve herd immunity against the coronavirus within the next four months.
Los Angeles County edges closer to entering state's least restrictive yellow tier
Los Angeles County's daily rate of new COVID-19 cases fell low enough Tuesday to qualify for a move to the least restrictive yellow tier of the state's economic-reopening blueprint.
Los Angeles County's daily rate of new COVID-19 cases fell low enough Tuesday to qualify for a move to the least restrictive yellow tier of the state's economic-reopening blueprint.
Many restaurants struggling to fill job openings due to COVID-19 restrictions
It looks like something to celebrate: small businesses posting “Help Wanted” signs as the economy edges toward normalcy. Instead, businesses are having trouble filling the jobs.
It looks like something to celebrate: small businesses posting “Help Wanted” signs as the economy edges toward normalcy. Instead, businesses are having trouble filling the jobs.
Child traveling with fully vaccinated parents becomes Hawaii’s 1st pediatric COVID-19 death
A child traveling with his vaccinated parents became Hawaii’s first pediatric COVID-19 death, the Hawaii Department of Health announced on Tuesday.
A child traveling with his vaccinated parents became Hawaii’s first pediatric COVID-19 death, the Hawaii Department of Health announced on Tuesday.
USC to require vaccinations for returning students, faculty and staff
USC announced Tuesday that it intends to require all students, faculty and staff returning for on-campus classes and activities in the fall to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
USC announced Tuesday that it intends to require all students, faculty and staff returning for on-campus classes and activities in the fall to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Burning Man festival canceled for 2nd year in a row due to COVID-19 pandemic
Burning Man organizers announced Tuesday they are canceling this summer’s annual counter-culture festival in the Nevada desert for the second year in a row because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Burning Man organizers announced Tuesday they are canceling this summer’s annual counter-culture festival in the Nevada desert for the second year in a row because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
CDC: Fully vaccinated Americans can do some outdoor activities without mask
President Joe Biden said Tuesday that the CDC’s new outdoor mask guidance is the next step in getting back to some sense of normalcy and serves as “another reason to go get vaccinated now.”
President Joe Biden said Tuesday that the CDC’s new outdoor mask guidance is the next step in getting back to some sense of normalcy and serves as “another reason to go get vaccinated now.”
Newsom says vaccinated Californians can roam mask-free outdoors
The news comes hours after the Center for Disease Control updated guidance on activities that fully vaccinated Americans can resume.
The news comes hours after the Center for Disease Control updated guidance on activities that fully vaccinated Americans can resume.