Newsom to end California's COVID-19 state of emergency in February

Gov. Gavin Newsom announces California’s COVID-19 state of emergency will end on February 28, almost three years since it was declared.

New CalFresh program helps offer up to $100 of fresh food
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The "M?s Fresco" program is open to CalFresh recipients 18 years and older, with the goal of promoting more consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables. The program, which also includes ongoing discounts and promos on fresh foods, is a partnership among Northgate Markets, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and UC San Diego Health.

LA County COVID hospitalizations continue to decline

The number of COVID-positive patients in Los Angeles County hospitals continued its gradual decline, dropping by nine people to 446, according to the latest state figures.

FDA authorities COVID-19 boosters for kids as young as age 5
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The U.S. authorized updated COVID-19 boosters for children as young as 5, seeking to expand protection ahead of an expected winter wave.

FDA authorizes updated COVID boosters for kids as young as 5

Only people who’ve gotten their initial Covid-19 vaccinations -- with any of the original-formula versions -- qualify for an updated booster.

White House: Get new COVID booster by Halloween

The White House is warning of a "challenging" virus season ahead and urging eligible Americans to get the updated COVID-19 boosters by Halloween to have maximum protection against the coronavirus by Thanksgiving and the holidays

LA County health says extra care needed to avoid winter surge in COVID cases

With winter months and colder weather approaching, Los Angeles County's health director urged residents to receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot to fend off what could be another jump in transmission.

Californians see little relief over gas prices
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A 33-day streak of increases that pushed the average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County to records each of the past three days ended Thursday with a decrease of three-tenths of a cent to $6.491.

Gas prices continue to rise
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The average price rose $1.248 over the past 33 days, including a half-cent Wednesday, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service.

Inflation relief checks disbursement begins Friday
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Millions of eligible Californians will start receiving inflation relief payments in the form of debit cards or direct deposits beginning Oct. 7.

Gas prices rising across US
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The national average price is 5.8 cents more than one week ago, 1.6 cents higher than one month ago and 60.5 cents greater than one year ago.