California governor promises to ramp up vaccine supply in Central Valley
Deaths have hit the poor, and Latino and Black communities especially hard. People working essential jobs have greater exposure to the virus and are more likely to bring it home to others who share crowded living quarters.
Deaths have hit the poor, and Latino and Black communities especially hard. People working essential jobs have greater exposure to the virus and are more likely to bring it home to others who share crowded living quarters.
Los Angeles street sweeping to become bi-weekly starting Monday
Street sweeping services in the city of Los Angeles will be changed from weekly to bi-weekly starting Monday due to the COVID-19 pandemic and staff reductions, the Bureau of Street Services announced Friday.
Street sweeping services in the city of Los Angeles will be changed from weekly to bi-weekly starting Monday due to the COVID-19 pandemic and staff reductions, the Bureau of Street Services announced Friday.
Orange County: Outdoor competitions like football, soccer and baseball Feb. 26
Orange County announced outdoor sporting events may return with certain modifications starting Friday, Feb. 26. The county initially reported the date as March 3, but corrected that information on Friday.
Orange County announced outdoor sporting events may return with certain modifications starting Friday, Feb. 26. The county initially reported the date as March 3, but corrected that information on Friday.
Group of special needs adults in San Clemente start small business during pandemic
What started as a quick solution to a mask shortage during the pandemic has turned into a flourishing business for a group of San Clemente adults living with autism.
What started as a quick solution to a mask shortage during the pandemic has turned into a flourishing business for a group of San Clemente adults living with autism.
Los Angeles County sees sharp rise in rare, serious condition in children tied to COVID-19
The county has seen a sharp increase in the total number of cases of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, or MIS-C, over the past month, jumping from 62 cases on Jan. 23 to 100 on Thursday, according to the Department of Public Health.
The county has seen a sharp increase in the total number of cases of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, or MIS-C, over the past month, jumping from 62 cases on Jan. 23 to 100 on Thursday, according to the Department of Public Health.
Judge denies preliminary injunction in Long Beach 'hero pay' suit
It's a big win for grocery workers in the City of Long Beach. A federal judge has ruled in favor of hero pay.
It's a big win for grocery workers in the City of Long Beach. A federal judge has ruled in favor of hero pay.
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.