Spring break travel across SoCal
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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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

'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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

US grows optimistic as COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up, deaths fall

More than three months into the U.S. vaccination drive, many of the numbers paint an increasingly encouraging picture.

Orange County could move into less restrictive COVID-19 orange tier by next week

If current COVID-19 trends continue, Orange County could graduate from the red to the orange tier under the state's blueprint for reopening the economy by the end of the month.

CDC says no-sail order to remain in place until Nov. 1 despite cruise association request

The CDC said Wednesday its no-sail order will remain in place until Nov. 1 for cruise ships, despite a request from the Cruise Lines International Association to lift the order several months early.

Tight-knit family reflects on losing beloved relatives to COVID-19

For many families, their lives will never be the same again. For those who lost a loved one because of COVID-19, the pain continues to linger. The Chavez family shares their story.

California prisons will soon resume limited in-person visits

Visits will start April 10 as the prison system stabilizes after outbreaks that killed 216 inmates and 26 employees.