COVID vaccine appointments become readily available in LA County; officials blame scheduling, not demand
The Cal State LA mass vaccination site had quite a mess on its hands. Too many people showed up for their COVID-19 vaccine.
The Cal State LA mass vaccination site had quite a mess on its hands. Too many people showed up for their COVID-19 vaccine.
Health experts worry COVID-19 vaccine skepticism could put herd immunity at risk
Millions of Americans have been vaccinated, but recent polling found that 25% of Americans don’t plan on getting a COVID-19 vaccine, putting the possibility of herd immunity at risk.
Millions of Americans have been vaccinated, but recent polling found that 25% of Americans don’t plan on getting a COVID-19 vaccine, putting the possibility of herd immunity at risk.
Long Beach offers walk-up COVID-19 vaccine appointments for residents aged 16 and older
Long Beach residents aged 16 and older can immediately get vaccinated against COVID-19, with the city announcing Thursday it will offer doses on a walk-up basis at the Long Beach Convention Center.
Long Beach residents aged 16 and older can immediately get vaccinated against COVID-19, with the city announcing Thursday it will offer doses on a walk-up basis at the Long Beach Convention Center.
Workers protest announced Kroger store closures amid 'Hero Pay' ordinance
A large group of protesters gathered on Thursday afternoon amid the announced closure of Food 4 Less in East Hollywood. It is one of the three Kroger stores in the Los Angeles area set to close due to a "Hero Pay" ordinance.
A large group of protesters gathered on Thursday afternoon amid the announced closure of Food 4 Less in East Hollywood. It is one of the three Kroger stores in the Los Angeles area set to close due to a "Hero Pay" ordinance.
CDC director says youth sports, extracurricular activities 'should be limited'
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky on Monday said youth sports and other extracurricular activities "should be limited" amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying outbreaks in young people have stemmed from those activities.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky on Monday said youth sports and other extracurricular activities "should be limited" amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying outbreaks in young people have stemmed from those activities.
More than a third of COVID-19 survivors suffer neurological and psychiatric effects, study finds
A new study shows that more than one in three COVID-19 survivors may suffer from longer-term neurological and psychiatric effects from the virus.
A new study shows that more than one in three COVID-19 survivors may suffer from longer-term neurological and psychiatric effects from the virus.
Royal Caribbean cancels cruises through June 30
However, the new cancellations exclude sailings onboard Quantum, Spectrum, Voyager, Anthem, Adventure, Vision, Jewel, and Odyssey of the Seas.
However, the new cancellations exclude sailings onboard Quantum, Spectrum, Voyager, Anthem, Adventure, Vision, Jewel, and Odyssey of the Seas.
Unemployment claims jump to 744,000 as layoffs persist amid pandemic
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 744,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 744,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs.
LA County reports first case of South African COVID-19 variant
Cases rates have been increasing in numerous other states, raising the danger of people traveling outside the area or visitors coming to the Southland and bringing infections with them.
Cases rates have been increasing in numerous other states, raising the danger of people traveling outside the area or visitors coming to the Southland and bringing infections with them.
Parents file first of its kind personal injury lawsuit against UTLA, LAUSD over school closures
Parents in Los Angeles are suing the L.A. Unified School District and the teachers union (UTLA) for continued school closures during the pandemic, alleging that their children have suffered emotionally and academically.
Parents in Los Angeles are suing the L.A. Unified School District and the teachers union (UTLA) for continued school closures during the pandemic, alleging that their children have suffered emotionally and academically.
California tracking at least six COVID-19 variants as health experts urge precautions
Health officials in the state of California are tracking at least six COVID-19 variants, according to Governor Gavin Newsom.
Health officials in the state of California are tracking at least six COVID-19 variants, according to Governor Gavin Newsom.
NBA to use COVID-19 health screening technology at US arenas in effort to bring more fans back
The NBA on Wednesday announced a new partnership that will make COVID-19 health screening technology available to all 30 teams and their arenas.
The NBA on Wednesday announced a new partnership that will make COVID-19 health screening technology available to all 30 teams and their arenas.
FEMA will cover up to $9,000 in COVID-19 funeral expenses, application opens next week
The agency announced Wednesday it will cover up to $9,000 per funeral and that the application for reimbursement will open on Monday, April 12, 2021.
The agency announced Wednesday it will cover up to $9,000 per funeral and that the application for reimbursement will open on Monday, April 12, 2021.
Biden open to ‘good-faith negotiations’ on proposed $2.3T infrastructure plan amid GOP criticism
President Joe Biden on Wednesday said he’s open to negotiations on his proposed $2.3 trillion U.S. infrastructure plan that would largely be funded by an increase in corporate taxes.
President Joe Biden on Wednesday said he’s open to negotiations on his proposed $2.3 trillion U.S. infrastructure plan that would largely be funded by an increase in corporate taxes.
Pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics announced in high-need areas throughout LA County
Starting April 7, 16 drive-thru and walk-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics will pop up across Los Angeles County with hopes of providing access to more people. The clinics, which will be held outdoors, are open for everyone and will run through May 1.
Starting April 7, 16 drive-thru and walk-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics will pop up across Los Angeles County with hopes of providing access to more people. The clinics, which will be held outdoors, are open for everyone and will run through May 1.
'I did three funerals in three weeks': Some dying of COVID-19 while waiting turn for vaccine
Air Force veteran Diane Drewes spent months hoping to receive a COVID-19 immunization. But her daughter says the call offering an appointment came only when Drewes was dying of the illness.
Air Force veteran Diane Drewes spent months hoping to receive a COVID-19 immunization. But her daughter says the call offering an appointment came only when Drewes was dying of the illness.
Riverside family finally moves into dream home after 15-month standoff with squatter
After 15 long months of soaring legal bills, Tracie Albert finally walked through the front door of her new home in Riverside. But not before the suspected squatter was seen lunging at Tracie with a tire iron.
After 15 long months of soaring legal bills, Tracie Albert finally walked through the front door of her new home in Riverside. But not before the suspected squatter was seen lunging at Tracie with a tire iron.
LAUSD announces plans to open 25 school-based COVID vaccine clinics in hard-hit communities
Superintendent Austin Beutner announced Monday that the LAUSD will open 25 school-based vaccination centers to serve school families starting this week.
Superintendent Austin Beutner announced Monday that the LAUSD will open 25 school-based vaccination centers to serve school families starting this week.
Firehouse Subs looks to hire 12K people in April with ‘first-ever national recruitment event’
Firehouse Subs is hosting a three-day hiring event in hopes of recruiting 12,000 restaurant workers.
Firehouse Subs is hosting a three-day hiring event in hopes of recruiting 12,000 restaurant workers.
UK variant a 'brand new ballgame,' infecting children in US 'very readily,' epidemiologist warns
Dr. Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, said the U.K. variant appears to infect children more easily than previous strains of the virus.
Dr. Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, said the U.K. variant appears to infect children more easily than previous strains of the virus.