California, New York coronavirus variants: Researchers tracking spread of new strains
Two different coronavirus variants have been detected by scientists in California and New York City, researchers say. Here’s what we know about each new strain.
Two different coronavirus variants have been detected by scientists in California and New York City, researchers say. Here’s what we know about each new strain.
Unemployment claims drop to 730,000; pandemic keeps layoffs high
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week but remained high by historical standards.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week but remained high by historical standards.
CVS adds 20 new COVID-19 vaccination locations to Southern California pharmacies
CVS Health will begin offering COVID-19 vaccines to eligible populations at 40 more select CVS Pharmacies in California, the company announced. As many as 20 pharmacies are located in the greater Los Angeles area.
CVS Health will begin offering COVID-19 vaccines to eligible populations at 40 more select CVS Pharmacies in California, the company announced. As many as 20 pharmacies are located in the greater Los Angeles area.
Amid COVID-19 pandemic, flu has disappeared in the US
February is usually the peak of flu season, with doctors' offices and hospitals packed with suffering patients. But not this year. Flu has virtually disappeared from the U.S., with reports coming in at far lower levels than anything seen in decades.
February is usually the peak of flu season, with doctors' offices and hospitals packed with suffering patients. But not this year. Flu has virtually disappeared from the U.S., with reports coming in at far lower levels than anything seen in decades.
California tops 50,000 coronavirus deaths, including 806 in Los Angeles
Los Angeles County on Wednesday reported another 806 deaths from coronavirus during the winter surge, pushing California’s toll above 50,000, or about one-tenth of the U.S. total from the pandemic.
Los Angeles County on Wednesday reported another 806 deaths from coronavirus during the winter surge, pushing California’s toll above 50,000, or about one-tenth of the U.S. total from the pandemic.
Fry's Electronics is no more, permanently closing all stores
No timetable was announced for the closure, but the company statement said it had ceased regular operations and began an orderly wind-down process Wednesday.
No timetable was announced for the closure, but the company statement said it had ceased regular operations and began an orderly wind-down process Wednesday.
Country singer Trisha Yearwood tests positive for COVID-19, Garth Brooks confirms
Country singer Trisha Yearwood has tested positive for COVID-19, according to her husband Garth Brooks’ Facebook page.
Country singer Trisha Yearwood has tested positive for COVID-19, according to her husband Garth Brooks’ Facebook page.
Vaccine supply ramping up in Los Angeles
On Tuesday city-run vaccination sites administered 17,572 doses, making it the second busiest day ever, mayor Eric Garcetti announced.
On Tuesday city-run vaccination sites administered 17,572 doses, making it the second busiest day ever, mayor Eric Garcetti announced.
806 more deaths since December confirmed to be COVID fatalities in LA County
The COVID-19 death toll in Los Angeles County tragically spiked upward on Wednesday after a review of death certificates dating back to early December, confirmed 806 more fatalities attributed to the virus.
The COVID-19 death toll in Los Angeles County tragically spiked upward on Wednesday after a review of death certificates dating back to early December, confirmed 806 more fatalities attributed to the virus.
‘It tastes like candy’: 105-year-old woman beats COVID-19 on gin-soaked raisin diet
Lucia DeClerck credits prayer for surviving the coronavirus at 105 years old, but she also pointed out she has a diet of raisins soaked in gin.
Lucia DeClerck credits prayer for surviving the coronavirus at 105 years old, but she also pointed out she has a diet of raisins soaked in gin.
Ventura County aiming to have all school employees receive first dose of vaccine by end of March
Ventura County on Wednesday announced a new goal of providing all school employees with their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by the end of March, which is significantly sooner than had originally been anticipated.
Ventura County on Wednesday announced a new goal of providing all school employees with their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by the end of March, which is significantly sooner than had originally been anticipated.
Fauci: In country as ‘rich and sophisticated’ as US, 500,000 shouldn’t have died of COVID-19
In a recent interview, Dr. Anthony Fauci — the nation’s leading infectious disease expert — called the COVID-19 death toll in the U.S. “stunning in its magnitude” and said it should not have happened in such a “rich and sophisticated” country.
In a recent interview, Dr. Anthony Fauci — the nation’s leading infectious disease expert — called the COVID-19 death toll in the U.S. “stunning in its magnitude” and said it should not have happened in such a “rich and sophisticated” country.
City of Burbank to take civil action against Tin Horn Flats to seek closure of the restaurant
The City of Burbank will be taking civil action against a Burbank saloon seeking closure of the restaurant after revoking its operating permit following allegations that the business broke the state and local in-person dining ban back in December 2020.
The City of Burbank will be taking civil action against a Burbank saloon seeking closure of the restaurant after revoking its operating permit following allegations that the business broke the state and local in-person dining ban back in December 2020.
Lawsuits filed against auto insurers over excessive rates amid COVID-19 pandemic
Class action lawsuits were filed in Nevada against 10 major auto insurance companies on Tuesday, contending that the companies charged excessive insurance premiums during the pandemic by failing to account for a drop in driving and crashes.
Class action lawsuits were filed in Nevada against 10 major auto insurance companies on Tuesday, contending that the companies charged excessive insurance premiums during the pandemic by failing to account for a drop in driving and crashes.
Los Angeles City Council votes for grocery workers 'Hero Pay'; final vote scheduled for March 3
The Los Angeles City Council voted 14-1 Wednesday to approve an emergency ordinance to require large grocery and pharmacy retailers to offer employees an additional $5 per hour in hazard pay amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but because the ordinance was not unanimously approved on its first reading, the final vote will come during a second reading on March 3.
The Los Angeles City Council voted 14-1 Wednesday to approve an emergency ordinance to require large grocery and pharmacy retailers to offer employees an additional $5 per hour in hazard pay amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but because the ordinance was not unanimously approved on its first reading, the final vote will come during a second reading on March 3.
5 California counties advance to fewer virus restrictions
After months with little change, five of California’s 58 counties advanced to having fewer business restrictions on Tuesday and San Francisco is poised to soon follow as the state’s worst coronavirus surge continued to ease.
After months with little change, five of California’s 58 counties advanced to having fewer business restrictions on Tuesday and San Francisco is poised to soon follow as the state’s worst coronavirus surge continued to ease.
Gov. Newsom says deal to reopen California schools is close, but many questions remain
As the vast majority of California students approach one year of distance learning, Gov. Gavin Newsom vowed Tuesday that classrooms will reopen "very, very shortly."
As the vast majority of California students approach one year of distance learning, Gov. Gavin Newsom vowed Tuesday that classrooms will reopen "very, very shortly."
Vaccine access codes being misused
Some are gaming the system when it comes to securing a COVID-19 vaccine.
Some are gaming the system when it comes to securing a COVID-19 vaccine.
Phoenix mother of 7 left devastated after husband dies from COVID-19
After losing her husband to COVID-19, a Phoenix mother of seven children is left to pick up the pieces. "It's the most awful, awful feeling I've ever experienced."
After losing her husband to COVID-19, a Phoenix mother of seven children is left to pick up the pieces. "It's the most awful, awful feeling I've ever experienced."
Mexico's president says nation handling COVID-19 pandemic better than US
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said Tuesday that his country is doing better than the United States in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, even though Mexico’s per capita death rate is probably higher and the country has vaccinated less than 1% of its population.
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said Tuesday that his country is doing better than the United States in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, even though Mexico’s per capita death rate is probably higher and the country has vaccinated less than 1% of its population.