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.
Kroger plans to offer 15-minute COVID-19 tests to customers nationwide
Kroger announced plans to offer a completely at-home, COVID-19 test with results in 15 minutes to its customers nationwide, pending the test’s emergency approval from the FDA.
Kroger announced plans to offer a completely at-home, COVID-19 test with results in 15 minutes to its customers nationwide, pending the test’s emergency approval from the FDA.
Los Angeles County to allow eligible elementary schools to reopen amid drop in case rates
Elementary schools across Los Angeles County are about to get the green light to reopen classes.
Elementary schools across Los Angeles County are about to get the green light to reopen classes.
25-year LA County Sheriff's veteran deputy dies of COVID-related illness
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department was mourning the loss of Deputy Pedro Romo, a 25-year veteran of the force who died from an illness related to COVID-19, the department said Monday.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department was mourning the loss of Deputy Pedro Romo, a 25-year veteran of the force who died from an illness related to COVID-19, the department said Monday.
Officials warn of people testing positive for COVID-19 despite being fully vaccinated
The warning from health officials come as four people in Oregon tested positive for COVID-19 despite being fully vaccinated.
The warning from health officials come as four people in Oregon tested positive for COVID-19 despite being fully vaccinated.
Doctors warn some tested positive with COVID-19 despite being fully vaccinated
The warning comes as four people in Oregon tested positive despite being fully vaccinated.
The warning comes as four people in Oregon tested positive despite being fully vaccinated.
LA County to allow eligible elementary schools to reopen amid drop in case rates
Elementary schools across Los Angeles County are about to get the green light to reopen classes.
Elementary schools across Los Angeles County are about to get the green light to reopen classes.