'One and done': Gov. Gavin Newsom receives Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine in Baldwin Hills
California Governor Gavin Newsom received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw mall on Thursday, which was the same day all Californians over the age of 50 became eligible to get the vaccine.
California Governor Gavin Newsom received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw mall on Thursday, which was the same day all Californians over the age of 50 became eligible to get the vaccine.
What 3-foot social distance means for reopening California schools
New state and federal Covid safety guidelines that reduce the recommended minimum distance between students from 6 feet to 3 feet should make it easier for California schools to return students to classrooms full time, but most districts are not likely to make the change until the fall.
New state and federal Covid safety guidelines that reduce the recommended minimum distance between students from 6 feet to 3 feet should make it easier for California schools to return students to classrooms full time, but most districts are not likely to make the change until the fall.
Angel Stadium opens with fans in the stands for first time since 2019
Play ball! The Los Angeles Angels opened the 2021 season Thursday night with fans at Angel Stadium for the first time since Sept. 29, 2019.
Play ball! The Los Angeles Angels opened the 2021 season Thursday night with fans at Angel Stadium for the first time since Sept. 29, 2019.
Six Flags Magic Mountain reopens with limited capacity
After a yearlong closure, Six Flags Magic Mountain reopened the park to members and passholders on Thursday and Friday and will open to the general public on April 3.
After a yearlong closure, Six Flags Magic Mountain reopened the park to members and passholders on Thursday and Friday and will open to the general public on April 3.
Getting the COVID-19 vaccine to homebound seniors in Glendale
The COVID-19 vaccine will soon be available for all Californians, but many continue to fall through the cracks and aren’t getting vaccinated. In Glendale, nurses and fire personnel are working to get the vaccine to homebound seniors.
The COVID-19 vaccine will soon be available for all Californians, but many continue to fall through the cracks and aren’t getting vaccinated. In Glendale, nurses and fire personnel are working to get the vaccine to homebound seniors.
Unemployment claims climb to 719,000; COVID-19 pandemic still forces layoffs
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose by 61,000 last week to 719,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs even as more businesses reopen, vaccines are increasingly administered and federal aid spreads through the economy.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose by 61,000 last week to 719,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs even as more businesses reopen, vaccines are increasingly administered and federal aid spreads through the economy.
LA women power through pandemic to fund Everychild Foundation grants
During the pandemic, one Los Angeles women's organization was still able to give away one million dollars in grant money.
During the pandemic, one Los Angeles women's organization was still able to give away one million dollars in grant money.
Orange County opens new super POD vaccine site at the fairgrounds in Costa Mesa
Officials opened their newest super POD vaccination site at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa Wednesday.
Officials opened their newest super POD vaccination site at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa Wednesday.
France closes schools, bans domestic travel amid new COVID-19 surge
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday announced a three-week nationwide school closure and a month-long domestic travel ban, as the rapid spread of the virus ramped up pressure on hospitals.
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday announced a three-week nationwide school closure and a month-long domestic travel ban, as the rapid spread of the virus ramped up pressure on hospitals.
Sarah Palin urges people to wear masks after she, several family members test positive for COVID-19
People magazine reports that former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she tested positive for COVID-19 and is urging people to take steps to guard against the coronavirus, such as wearing masks in public.
People magazine reports that former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she tested positive for COVID-19 and is urging people to take steps to guard against the coronavirus, such as wearing masks in public.
Los Angeles County hits 4 million mark in COVID vaccine doses as eligibility expands
Los Angeles County has officially crossed the 4 million mark in total COVID-19 doses administered, but the public health director again warned on Wednesday that getting an appointment for a shot will become more difficult starting Thursday when everyone aged 50 and over becomes eligible.
Los Angeles County has officially crossed the 4 million mark in total COVID-19 doses administered, but the public health director again warned on Wednesday that getting an appointment for a shot will become more difficult starting Thursday when everyone aged 50 and over becomes eligible.
15 million J&J COVID vaccines thrown away after ingredient mix-up
A dosage mix-up at a Baltimore production facility, which ruined about 15 million doses of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID vaccine, has prompted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to delay certification of the facility.
A dosage mix-up at a Baltimore production facility, which ruined about 15 million doses of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID vaccine, has prompted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to delay certification of the facility.
COVID-19 3rd leading cause of death in 2020, pushed total US deaths beyond 3.3 million
A new report says U.S. deaths last year topped 3.3 million, the nation’s highest annual death toll.
A new report says U.S. deaths last year topped 3.3 million, the nation’s highest annual death toll.
Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is safe, strongly protective in kids as young as 12
Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and strongly protective in kids as young as 12.
Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and strongly protective in kids as young as 12.
FEMA mass vaccination sites in California should stay open, senators urge
Federal officials should provide support to keep mass vaccination sites open at the Oakland Coliseum and Cal State University-Los Angeles, Sens. Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla said Wednesday.
Federal officials should provide support to keep mass vaccination sites open at the Oakland Coliseum and Cal State University-Los Angeles, Sens. Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla said Wednesday.
California counties ease restrictions as COVID-19 cases fall
Nearly half of California’s 40 million people are living in areas where coronavirus restrictions are easing and some of the largest counties are preparing to expand movie theater and restaurant reopenings despite worries about a new surge.
Nearly half of California’s 40 million people are living in areas where coronavirus restrictions are easing and some of the largest counties are preparing to expand movie theater and restaurant reopenings despite worries about a new surge.
OC business owners rejoice after county reaches orange tier status
Business owners and customers rejoiced as Orange County enters the less-restrictive orange tier.
Business owners and customers rejoiced as Orange County enters the less-restrictive orange tier.
LA, Orange County businesses cleared for more reopenings; criteria met to move into Orange Tier
Los Angeles and Orange County businesses are cleared for more reopenings after meeting the state's criteria to move into the less restrictive orange tier.
Los Angeles and Orange County businesses are cleared for more reopenings after meeting the state's criteria to move into the less restrictive orange tier.
LA County allowing outdoor bars to reopen as early as April 5
Los Angeles County health officials have once again tweaked its COVID-19 restrictions. This time, outdoor bars will now be able to reopen as early as Monday, April 5.
Los Angeles County health officials have once again tweaked its COVID-19 restrictions. This time, outdoor bars will now be able to reopen as early as Monday, April 5.
More businesses expected to reopen in Riverside County; eligible to move into Orange Tier next week
The regulatory bar may be lowered further next week in Riverside County, with high expectations that the county will be moved out of red and into the orange tier of the governor's "Blueprint for a Safer Economy" framework, officials told the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday.
The regulatory bar may be lowered further next week in Riverside County, with high expectations that the county will be moved out of red and into the orange tier of the governor's "Blueprint for a Safer Economy" framework, officials told the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday.