Longtime LASD sergeant dies of COVID-19 complications
Sgt. Armando Meneses has died due to COVID-19 complications, according to LASD.
Sgt. Armando Meneses has died due to COVID-19 complications, according to LASD.
California governor, lawmakers announce $9.6B virus spending plan
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders on Wednesday announced a $9.6 billion spending deal aimed at aiding some of those hit hardest by the pandemic.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders on Wednesday announced a $9.6 billion spending deal aimed at aiding some of those hit hardest by the pandemic.
LA County COVID-19 rates continue declining
Parts of Southern California continue to face a vaccine shortage, especially as millions more people become eligible in the coming weeks.
Parts of Southern California continue to face a vaccine shortage, especially as millions more people become eligible in the coming weeks.
IRS says all stimulus checks have been delivered. Here's what to do if you didn't get one
Did you never receive a stimulus check? Here's what you need to do to claim your money:
Did you never receive a stimulus check? Here's what you need to do to claim your money:
Gov. Newsom visits mobile farmworker vaccination clinic in Coachella Valley
Gov. Gavin Newsom toured a packinghouse-turned-vaccination clinic for farmworkers in eastern Riverside County on Wednesday.
Gov. Gavin Newsom toured a packinghouse-turned-vaccination clinic for farmworkers in eastern Riverside County on Wednesday.
Here’s why doctors say women may want to schedule mammograms prior to getting COVID-19 vaccine
Health officials are advising women seeking mammograms to schedule the mammograms prior to receiving the first or second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Health officials are advising women seeking mammograms to schedule the mammograms prior to receiving the first or second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
LAUSD opens COVID vaccine site, but not its schools
The Los Angeles Unified School District Wednesday opened its first school-based COVID-19 vaccination center, but shots will only be offered to people who qualify for the inoculations as health care workers or who are age 65 or over.
The Los Angeles Unified School District Wednesday opened its first school-based COVID-19 vaccination center, but shots will only be offered to people who qualify for the inoculations as health care workers or who are age 65 or over.
Medical marijuana workers in California move to front of vaccine line
The California Department of Public Health is now allowing people who work at medical marijuana retail shops a shot at the front of the COVID-19 vaccine line, before some teachers and emergency workers. Some say it makes perfect sense, while others are outraged.
The California Department of Public Health is now allowing people who work at medical marijuana retail shops a shot at the front of the COVID-19 vaccine line, before some teachers and emergency workers. Some say it makes perfect sense, while others are outraged.
Churches, health officials launch effort to expand free COVID-19 testing in LA's Black community
A new effort was underway to boost testing for COVID-19 in the African-American community with local churches playing a key role.
A new effort was underway to boost testing for COVID-19 in the African-American community with local churches playing a key role.
LAUSD announces plan for large-scale vaccine site for teachers, school staff at SoFi Stadium
L.A. Unified Wednesday announced a collaboration with the Los Angeles Rams, Hollywood Park and the City of Inglewood to operate a large-scale vaccination site on the grounds of SoFi Stadium that could serve teachers and school staff in L.A. County.
L.A. Unified Wednesday announced a collaboration with the Los Angeles Rams, Hollywood Park and the City of Inglewood to operate a large-scale vaccination site on the grounds of SoFi Stadium that could serve teachers and school staff in L.A. County.
LA school board removes officers from campuses, approves Black student investment
The Los Angeles school board plans to replace school police officers on campuses with staff trained in de-escalation strategies and approve a $36.5 million Black Student Achievement Plan.
The Los Angeles school board plans to replace school police officers on campuses with staff trained in de-escalation strategies and approve a $36.5 million Black Student Achievement Plan.
'Variants represent a growing threat': COVID-19 relief bill would increase ability to spot virus mutations
Scientists would gain vastly expanded capabilities to identify potentially deadlier mutations of the coronavirus under legislation advancing in Congress.
Scientists would gain vastly expanded capabilities to identify potentially deadlier mutations of the coronavirus under legislation advancing in Congress.
Some LA County schools cleared to reopen this week
Officials announced this week that eligible schools in Los Angeles County could reopen.
Officials announced this week that eligible schools in Los Angeles County could reopen.
Fauci awarded $1M prize from Israeli foundation for ‘defending science in the face of uninformed criticism’
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and President Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser, was awarded $1 million by the Dan David Foundation for “defending science in the face of uninformed criticism” during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and President Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser, was awarded $1 million by the Dan David Foundation for “defending science in the face of uninformed criticism” during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tech exec apologizes after holding convention that led to 24 people testing positive for COVID-19
An LA-based entrepreneur is apologizing after holding an in-person conference that got 24 people testing positive for COVID-19.
An LA-based entrepreneur is apologizing after holding an in-person conference that got 24 people testing positive for COVID-19.
Families enjoy much-needed escape with LA Zoo reopening
Visitors got a chance to revisit their "happy place" as the Los Angeles Zoo reoepened after being closed for months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Visitors got a chance to revisit their "happy place" as the Los Angeles Zoo reoepened after being closed for months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
More California reopenings on way as virus numbers improve
A substantial number of California counties could see fewer restrictions on business operations starting next week as coronavirus infections, hospitalizations and deaths continue to fall, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday.
A substantial number of California counties could see fewer restrictions on business operations starting next week as coronavirus infections, hospitalizations and deaths continue to fall, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday.
OC judge says no more inmates need to be released for reducing jail population due to COVID-19
A judge who previously ordered that Orange County's jail population be cut in half to better comply with social distancing to help contain the spread of COVID-19 said Tuesday he is satisfied with what Sheriff Don Barnes has done so far and that it is not necessary to release any inmates at this time.
A judge who previously ordered that Orange County's jail population be cut in half to better comply with social distancing to help contain the spread of COVID-19 said Tuesday he is satisfied with what Sheriff Don Barnes has done so far and that it is not necessary to release any inmates at this time.
First mass vaccination site staffed by active duty service members opens at Cal State LA
A new COVID-19 vaccine site, part of a joint effort between the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the governor's Office of Emergency Services, opened Tuesday at Cal State Los Angeles.
A new COVID-19 vaccine site, part of a joint effort between the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the governor's Office of Emergency Services, opened Tuesday at Cal State Los Angeles.
LA Zoo reopens to the public after months-long closure
After being closed for nearly three months the Los Angeles Zoo is officially reopen to the public.
After being closed for nearly three months the Los Angeles Zoo is officially reopen to the public.