Californians aged 50-64 rush to get vaccine before April 15 expansion
Before California throws open its coronavirus vaccine program to all adults on April 15, there will be a two-week window when millions of people between the ages of 50 and 64 can get their shot.
Before California throws open its coronavirus vaccine program to all adults on April 15, there will be a two-week window when millions of people between the ages of 50 and 64 can get their shot.
Riverside County reports another drop in COVID hospitalizations, 34 new deaths
Since the public health documentation period began in March 2020, the aggregate number of COVID-19 cases recorded in Riverside County stands at 293,831, with a total 4,248 deaths, according to the Riverside University Health System.
Since the public health documentation period began in March 2020, the aggregate number of COVID-19 cases recorded in Riverside County stands at 293,831, with a total 4,248 deaths, according to the Riverside University Health System.
Thousands attend concert in Barcelona after COVID-19 screening
If one overlooked the white face masks dotting the tightly packed crowd of music lovers, it was almost like pre-pandemic times in Barcelona’s Palau Sant Jordi concert hall Saturday night.
If one overlooked the white face masks dotting the tightly packed crowd of music lovers, it was almost like pre-pandemic times in Barcelona’s Palau Sant Jordi concert hall Saturday night.
Lingering COVID-19 symptoms affect middle-aged women the worst, according to studies
Two separate studies out of the United Kingdom suggest that middle-aged women suffer the most from long-lasting COVID-19 symptoms.
Two separate studies out of the United Kingdom suggest that middle-aged women suffer the most from long-lasting COVID-19 symptoms.
Texas COVID numbers decrease 17 days after mask, other restrictions lifted
Over two weeks since Texas lifted coronavirus mandates that allowed businesses to open at full capacity and mask-wearing optional, the state is still seeing falling caseloads.
Over two weeks since Texas lifted coronavirus mandates that allowed businesses to open at full capacity and mask-wearing optional, the state is still seeing falling caseloads.
Worst may lie ahead for Brazil as it nears 4,000 daily COVID-19 deaths
Brazil currently accounts for one-quarter of the entire world’s daily COVID-19 deaths, far more than any other single nation, and health experts are warning the nation is on the verge of even greater calamity.
Brazil currently accounts for one-quarter of the entire world’s daily COVID-19 deaths, far more than any other single nation, and health experts are warning the nation is on the verge of even greater calamity.
Spring break travel across SoCal
Travelers were spotted on the road and at the airport as spring break kicks off for some.
Travelers were spotted on the road and at the airport as spring break kicks off for some.
MLB stadiums used as mass COVID-19 vaccination sites surpass 1 million shots
More than 1 million COVID-19 vaccination shots have been dispensed at Major League Baseball stadiums, with the Oakland Coliseum and Marlins Park among the sites planning to continue operating after opening day.
More than 1 million COVID-19 vaccination shots have been dispensed at Major League Baseball stadiums, with the Oakland Coliseum and Marlins Park among the sites planning to continue operating after opening day.
Large trial underway to determine if vaccinated people can catch, transmit COVID-19
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Friday that a large trial is underway to determine if people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can become infected without showing symptoms or transmit the disease.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Friday that a large trial is underway to determine if people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can become infected without showing symptoms or transmit the disease.
Six Flags Magic Mountain reopening soon with rides
Six Flags Magic Mountain is reopening in Valencia with its more than 100 hundred rides on April 1!
Six Flags Magic Mountain is reopening in Valencia with its more than 100 hundred rides on April 1!
Eligible for the vaccine? LA County says be patient about trying to get an appointment
With vaccine eligibility expanding next week to California resident aged 50 and over, a Los Angeles County health official warned that getting an appointment for a shot will be initially difficult due to continued scarcity of vaccine supplies.
With vaccine eligibility expanding next week to California resident aged 50 and over, a Los Angeles County health official warned that getting an appointment for a shot will be initially difficult due to continued scarcity of vaccine supplies.
Grocery store workers, community members call on Kroger to stop closing local stores
Just a week after Los Angeles approved an ordinance mandating a temporary $5 hazard pay for grocery and drug retail workers, Kroger announced they will be closing three LA-area stores.
Just a week after Los Angeles approved an ordinance mandating a temporary $5 hazard pay for grocery and drug retail workers, Kroger announced they will be closing three LA-area stores.
IRS says face masks, hand sanitizer are tax-deductible medical expenses
"The purchase of personal protective equipment, such as masks, hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes, for the primary purpose of preventing the spread of coronavirus are deductible medical expenses," the agency said in a statement.
"The purchase of personal protective equipment, such as masks, hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes, for the primary purpose of preventing the spread of coronavirus are deductible medical expenses," the agency said in a statement.
'Supply is scarce': Amid new eligibility, LA County will prioritize vaccine to hard-hit communities
Los Angeles County will continue to prioritize the COVID-19 vaccine to hard-hit communities, despite eligibility requirements opening up to all adults in California by April 15, County Health Director, Dr. Barbara Ferrer said during an interview on Good Day LA Friday.
Los Angeles County will continue to prioritize the COVID-19 vaccine to hard-hit communities, despite eligibility requirements opening up to all adults in California by April 15, County Health Director, Dr. Barbara Ferrer said during an interview on Good Day LA Friday.
Los Angeles County tops 23,000 COVID deaths, but hospitalizations dip again
Los Angeles County has crossed the grim milestone of 23,000 COVID-19 deaths as the virus maintained its title as the county's leading cause of the death -- though hospitalizations related to the virus continued a downward trajectory.
Los Angeles County has crossed the grim milestone of 23,000 COVID-19 deaths as the virus maintained its title as the county's leading cause of the death -- though hospitalizations related to the virus continued a downward trajectory.
SoCal residents can soon access funds from FEMA to reimburse COVID-19-related funeral expenses
Beginning in early April, residents in Southern California and nationwide will be able to apply to be reimbursed for funeral expenses for loved ones lost to COVID-19 during the pandemic through FEMA's COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Program.
Beginning in early April, residents in Southern California and nationwide will be able to apply to be reimbursed for funeral expenses for loved ones lost to COVID-19 during the pandemic through FEMA's COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Program.
Californians aged 16+ to become eligible for vaccine on April 15, residents 50+ on April 1
Starting April 1st Californians aged 50 and plus will be eligible to receive a vaccine. And starting April 15, Californians aged 16 and plus will become eligible.
Starting April 1st Californians aged 50 and plus will be eligible to receive a vaccine. And starting April 15, Californians aged 16 and plus will become eligible.
Tickets for April home games at Angel Stadium to go on sale March 26
The Los Angeles Angels have announced that single-game tickets for April home games will go on sale to the general public starting March 26th.
The Los Angeles Angels have announced that single-game tickets for April home games will go on sale to the general public starting March 26th.
Unemployment claims fall to 684,000, fewest since start of pandemic
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 684,000, the fewest since the pandemic erupted a year ago and a sign the economy is improving.
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 684,000, the fewest since the pandemic erupted a year ago and a sign the economy is improving.
Brazil becomes 2nd country to surpass 300K COVID-19 deaths
Brazil topped 300,000 confirmed COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday, becoming the second country to do so amid a spike in infections that has seen the South American country report record death tolls in recent days.
Brazil topped 300,000 confirmed COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday, becoming the second country to do so amid a spike in infections that has seen the South American country report record death tolls in recent days.