COVID-19 relief: House Budget Committee OKs $1.9T bill containing $1,400 checks

COVID-19 relief: House Budget Committee OKs $1.9T bill containing $1,400 checks

Democrats’ $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package includes one-time $1,400 direct payments for individuals and an incremental minimum wage hike to $15 an hour.

Democrats’ $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package includes one-time $1,400 direct payments for individuals and an incremental minimum wage hike to $15 an hour.

Non-teacher LAUSD workers, district reach deal in step toward reopening

Non-teacher LAUSD workers, district reach deal in step toward reopening

A union representing non-teachers at Los Angeles Unified -- including custodians, food service workers, truck drivers and other essential workers -- has reached an agreement with the district in preparation for the eventual reopening of schools for in-person instruction, the union announced on Monday. 

A union representing non-teachers at Los Angeles Unified -- including custodians, food service workers, truck drivers and other essential workers -- has reached an agreement with the district in preparation for the eventual reopening of schools for in-person instruction, the union announced on Monday. 

COVID-19 testing now available in Los Angeles without appointments

COVID-19 testing now available in Los Angeles without appointments

Starting Monday, Angelenos no longer need an appointment to get a COVID-19 test at sites operated by the city of Los Angeles.

Starting Monday, Angelenos no longer need an appointment to get a COVID-19 test at sites operated by the city of Los Angeles.

LAUSD parents, students hold 'Zoom blackout' as protest to reopen schools

LAUSD parents, students hold 'Zoom blackout' as protest to reopen schools

Some parents and students in the Los Angeles Unified School District held a "Zoom blackout" on Monday morning as part of a protest to reopen schools.

Some parents and students in the Los Angeles Unified School District held a "Zoom blackout" on Monday morning as part of a protest to reopen schools.

Efforts ramping up to vaccinate Black, Hispanic communities in LA County

Efforts ramping up to vaccinate Black, Hispanic communities in LA County

Gov. Gavin Newsom said he anticipates the state will receive 1.4 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine this week during his appearance in Long Beach on Monday morning. 

Gov. Gavin Newsom said he anticipates the state will receive 1.4 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine this week during his appearance in Long Beach on Monday morning. 

LAUSD announces app to coordinate COVID-19 factors in step toward reopening

LAUSD announces app to coordinate COVID-19 factors in step toward reopening

The Los Angeles Unified School District Monday announced the launch of "Daily Pass," the first comprehensive system in the nation that coordinates health checks, COVID-19 tests and vaccinations in one online tool.

The Los Angeles Unified School District Monday announced the launch of "Daily Pass," the first comprehensive system in the nation that coordinates health checks, COVID-19 tests and vaccinations in one online tool.

Some students in Santa Clarita returning to campuses

Some students in Santa Clarita returning to campuses

Some first- and second-graders are expected to return to school for on-campus learning Monday in the Saugus Union School District in the Santa Clarita Valley after almost a year of virtual classes.

Some first- and second-graders are expected to return to school for on-campus learning Monday in the Saugus Union School District in the Santa Clarita Valley after almost a year of virtual classes.

Hospitalizations going down, over 7 million vaccines administered so far in California

Hospitalizations going down, over 7 million vaccines administered so far in California

While visiting a vaccination site in Los Angeles, Gov. Gavin Newsom said hospitalizations in the state are down 41%. As of Feb. 21, over seven million vaccinations have been administered in the state.

While visiting a vaccination site in Los Angeles, Gov. Gavin Newsom said hospitalizations in the state are down 41%. As of Feb. 21, over seven million vaccinations have been administered in the state.

Dr. Fauci: It's 'possible' Americans may still be wearing face masks in 2022

Dr. Fauci: It's 'possible' Americans may still be wearing face masks in 2022

Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr. Anthony Fauci told CNN's "State of the Union" on Sunday that it is "possible" Americans may still need to wear face masks in 2022, even as the country could approach a certain "degree of normality."

Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr. Anthony Fauci told CNN's "State of the Union" on Sunday that it is "possible" Americans may still need to wear face masks in 2022, even as the country could approach a certain "degree of normality."

Magic Mountain promises spring 2021 reopening, with rides

Magic Mountain promises spring 2021 reopening, with rides

Roller coaster fans could be returning to Six Flags Magic Mountain this spring, the Valencia company has announced. 

Roller coaster fans could be returning to Six Flags Magic Mountain this spring, the Valencia company has announced. 

Skateboarding world champion charged for hosting superspreader event

Skateboarding world champion charged for hosting superspreader event

A skateboarding world champion is among five people prosecutors in Southern California have charged with organizing parties that were possible superspreader events amid the pandemic.

A skateboarding world champion is among five people prosecutors in Southern California have charged with organizing parties that were possible superspreader events amid the pandemic.

COVID-19 hospitalization rates continue to fall in Orange County

COVID-19 hospitalization rates continue to fall in Orange County

Hospitalizations continued a downward trend, dropping from 636 on Friday to 591, with the number of coronavirus patients in intensive care dropping from 215 to 196, according to the Orange County Health Care Agency.

Hospitalizations continued a downward trend, dropping from 636 on Friday to 591, with the number of coronavirus patients in intensive care dropping from 215 to 196, according to the Orange County Health Care Agency.

The Issue Is: Anthony Rendon, Toni Atkins and Ted Lieu

The Issue Is: Anthony Rendon, Toni Atkins and Ted Lieu

This week in 2020, there were 15 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the United States, and President Donald Trump had just been acquitted in his first Senate impeachment trial. A lot can change in a year.

This week in 2020, there were 15 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the United States, and President Donald Trump had just been acquitted in his first Senate impeachment trial. A lot can change in a year.

Six Flags planning to reopen all parks in 2021, hire thousands of seasonal workers

Six Flags planning to reopen all parks in 2021, hire thousands of seasonal workers

On Friday, the Texas-based theme park operator announced plans to reopen all 26 of its locations for the 2021 season, including five locations that stayed closed in 2020 due to continued coronavirus restrictions.

On Friday, the Texas-based theme park operator announced plans to reopen all 26 of its locations for the 2021 season, including five locations that stayed closed in 2020 due to continued coronavirus restrictions.