COVID: California's first cases of South African variant detected in Bay Area
"Two cases have been reported through Stanford. One in Santa Clara County and one in Alameda County," the governor said.
"Two cases have been reported through Stanford. One in Santa Clara County and one in Alameda County," the governor said.
N95 mask scam: Federal government says counterfeit masks sold to hospitals in at least 5 states
Federal authorities are investigating a massive counterfeit N95 mask operation in which fake 3M masks were sold in at least five states to hospitals, medical facilities and government agencies.
Federal authorities are investigating a massive counterfeit N95 mask operation in which fake 3M masks were sold in at least five states to hospitals, medical facilities and government agencies.
California congresswoman announces $7K a person for COVID funeral expenses
Lawmakers said that FEMA is creating a hotline to help provide information to people seeking reimbursement. In the meantime, they recommend families begin gathering any documentation of funeral costs, such as billing records from the mortuary, cemetery or other services.
Lawmakers said that FEMA is creating a hotline to help provide information to people seeking reimbursement. In the meantime, they recommend families begin gathering any documentation of funeral costs, such as billing records from the mortuary, cemetery or other services.
Newsom: California making huge progress in fight against COVID-19; five million people vaccinated so far
California Governor Gavin Newsom says the state is making huge progress in its fight against COVID-19.
California Governor Gavin Newsom says the state is making huge progress in its fight against COVID-19.
Effort underway to vaccinate seniors experiencing homelessness at Los Angeles mission
A new effort is underway to vaccinate seniors who are experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles.
A new effort is underway to vaccinate seniors who are experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles.
Two masks are better at stopping COVID-19 spread than one, CDC study finds
A new government study finds that wearing two masks can be better than one in protecting against coronavirus spread.
A new government study finds that wearing two masks can be better than one in protecting against coronavirus spread.
California probes whistleblower allegations from SoCal COVID lab
The California Department of Public Health is investigating whistleblower allegations of mismanagement and incompetence, including reports of workers sleeping on the job, at the state’s new billion-dollar COVID-19 testing laboratory.
The California Department of Public Health is investigating whistleblower allegations of mismanagement and incompetence, including reports of workers sleeping on the job, at the state’s new billion-dollar COVID-19 testing laboratory.
Councilmember introduces motion to explore legal options to force LAUSD schools to reopen
Following through on a move he announced last week, City Councilman Joe Buscaino introduced a motion Tuesday that would ask the city's lawyers to explore legal options to compel schools within the Los Angeles Unified School District to reopen for in-person learning.
Following through on a move he announced last week, City Councilman Joe Buscaino introduced a motion Tuesday that would ask the city's lawyers to explore legal options to compel schools within the Los Angeles Unified School District to reopen for in-person learning.
World's second-oldest person survives coronavirus at age 116
A 116-year-old French nun who is believed to be the world’s second-oldest person has survived COVID-19 and is looking forward to celebrating her 117th birthday on Thursday.
A 116-year-old French nun who is believed to be the world’s second-oldest person has survived COVID-19 and is looking forward to celebrating her 117th birthday on Thursday.
88-year-old gets coronavirus vaccine shot from special nurse - her grandson
An 88-year-old grandmother got her first dose of the coronavirus vaccine from a very special nurse
An 88-year-old grandmother got her first dose of the coronavirus vaccine from a very special nurse
Irvine City Council passes temporary hazard pay for grocery, pharmacy workers
Irvine became the first city in Orange County to implement a hazard pay for grocery and pharmacy workers in the area Tuesday.
Irvine became the first city in Orange County to implement a hazard pay for grocery and pharmacy workers in the area Tuesday.
COVID-19 pandemic encourages innovative Girl Scout cookie sales
"Cookie time" normally means Girl Scouts selling thin mints and tagalongs outside grocery stores and around their neighborhoods.
"Cookie time" normally means Girl Scouts selling thin mints and tagalongs outside grocery stores and around their neighborhoods.
MAP: LAFD administering vaccine sites for those looking for first or second doses
LAFD is administering sites where they offer vaccine for residents looking for the first or second dose.
LAFD is administering sites where they offer vaccine for residents looking for the first or second dose.
Orange County sees declines in COVID-19 cases, positivity rate as death toll mounts
January became the deadliest month for COVID-19 in Orange County Tuesday with 33 more fatalities logged, but all of the other indicators such as case and positivity rates continued a downward trend.
January became the deadliest month for COVID-19 in Orange County Tuesday with 33 more fatalities logged, but all of the other indicators such as case and positivity rates continued a downward trend.
94-year-old Hollywood Hills woman celebrates getting COVID-19 vaccine
A joyful 94-year-old woman who resides at a senior living facility in the Hollywood Hills is looking forward to many more years ahead after receiving her second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
A joyful 94-year-old woman who resides at a senior living facility in the Hollywood Hills is looking forward to many more years ahead after receiving her second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
San Antonio girl dies three days after testing positive for COVID-19
The family of nine-year-old Makenzie Gongora wants to shed light on how COVID-19 can impact children after she died just days after testing positive.
The family of nine-year-old Makenzie Gongora wants to shed light on how COVID-19 can impact children after she died just days after testing positive.
LA County Fair canceled for second year in a row due to COVID-19
Despite improving COVID-19 case numbers, the 2021 L.A. County Fair was canceled Tuesday, with organizers saying uncertainty about the rollout of vaccines and the impact of emerging new strains of the virus makes it "fiscally unfeasible" to continue planning efforts.
Despite improving COVID-19 case numbers, the 2021 L.A. County Fair was canceled Tuesday, with organizers saying uncertainty about the rollout of vaccines and the impact of emerging new strains of the virus makes it "fiscally unfeasible" to continue planning efforts.
WHO team says coronavirus unlikely to have leaked from China lab
A World Health Organization expert says the coronavirus is unlikely to have leaked from a Chinese lab and most probably jumped to humans via an intermediary species.
A World Health Organization expert says the coronavirus is unlikely to have leaked from a Chinese lab and most probably jumped to humans via an intermediary species.
California uses outreach, ZIP codes to boost vaccine equity
Targeting vulnerable ZIP codes is one way San Francisco and other U.S. cities and counties are trying to ensure they vaccinate people in largely Black, Latino and working-class communities that have borne the brunt of the pandemic.
Targeting vulnerable ZIP codes is one way San Francisco and other U.S. cities and counties are trying to ensure they vaccinate people in largely Black, Latino and working-class communities that have borne the brunt of the pandemic.
South Park Rec Center in South LA opens as pop-up vaccination site for high-risk residents
In an effort to provide vaccine access to more minority groups during the Pandemic, Los Angeles City Councilman Curren Price has organized a mobile clinic in one of the highest risk communities.
In an effort to provide vaccine access to more minority groups during the Pandemic, Los Angeles City Councilman Curren Price has organized a mobile clinic in one of the highest risk communities.