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.

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.

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.  

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Biden signs extension of Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses by 2 months

President Joe Biden singed an extension of the Paycheck Protection Program a day before it was poised to expire, giving small businesses until May 31 to apply.

LA's second COVID-19 renters relief program opens to the public

Starting Tuesday, Los Angeles renters can apply for up to $10,000 in rent relief through the city's $259 million COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program.

MLB to relax virus protocols when 85% on field vaccinated

Card games, car pools and eating at restaurants may be back in the major leagues later this season. Trips to church and sponsor events may return, too.

Vehicle traffic rebounding to pre-pandemic levels as COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up

The number of daily passenger vehicle trips has hit a major milestone, reaching pre-pandemic levels for the first time in a year, according to data provided to The Associated Press by the transportation analytics firm Inrix.

Officials warn of COVID-19 vaccine scams
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With demand on the rise for COVID-19 vaccines, Los Angeles County is warning residents to watch out for scams.