Coronavirus has killed 371 law enforcement officers, union says

An astonishing 371 law enforcement officers have died from the novel coronavirus in the U.S., with nearly 95 of those COVID-19 deaths reported in Texas alone, statistics released Friday show.

California sees suspicious surge in unemployment claims

California is reporting a surge in coronavirus unemployment claims last week for independent contractors, gig workers and the self-employed — the category of benefits blamed for much of the state’s fraudulent payments.

Riverside County to update vaccination website after residents experience problems

Riverside County has opened six new COVID-19 vaccination clinics and plans to update its website after thousands of residents were met with problems when booking appointments on Thursday. 

Dave Chappelle tests positive for COVID-19; cancels shows

Dave Chappelle tested positive for the coronavirus just before his comedy show scheduled for Thursday, forcing his upcoming appearances to be canceled, a spokeswoman said.

Vaccinations urged for Southern California dockworkers

Port executives, union leaders and elected officials are pushing for dockworkers to become eligible for coronavirus vaccinations to prevent a slowdown of cargo moving through the booming twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

Study: Half of US adults not wearing masks when in close contact with others

According to findings released by researchers at USC, three out of 10 Los Angeles County residents and nearly half of adults in the U.S. are not wearing protective face masks when they are in close contact with people who live outside their households.

Biden signs 10 executive orders on pandemic, warns things will ‘get worse before they get better’

On his second day as commander in chief, President Joe Biden signed 10 executive orders aimed at getting the COVID-19 pandemic under control, but issued a stark warning to Americans: “Things are going to continue to get worse before they get better.”

Unemployment claims fall to a still-high 900,000

Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, lowering claims to 900,000, still a historically high level that points to further job cuts in a raging pandemic.

Riverside County receives additional doses of COVID-19 vaccine

Riverside County residents on Thursday can sign up to receive one of 3,900 doses of COVID-19 vaccine earmarked for a series of county-run clinics scheduled to get underway in the coming days.

Vaccine shortage may delay shots until June for people over 65 in LA County

The ability to make an appointment to receive a COVID-19 vaccine for people over the age of 65 in Los Angeles County is becoming a confusing and frustrating process, met with unexpected delays.  

LA County families face funeral arrangement delays due to overwhelmed morgues, funeral homes

Families in LA County are facing delays to plan funeral arrangements for deceased loved ones due to the influx of COVID-19 deaths and unrelated deaths that are overwhelming morgues and funeral homes.

California Grocers Association sues Long Beach over 'Hero Pay' for grocery workers

The California Grocers Association Wednesday filed a legal challenge to an ordinance tentatively approved by the Long Beach City Council mandating an additional $4 in hourly "hero pay" for supermarket workers who face greater risk performing their jobs in the COVID-19 pandemic.

'Hero Pay' for frontline grocery store workers
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The California Grocers Association Wednesday?filed a legal challenge to an ordinance tentatively approved by the Long Beach City Council mandating an additional $4 in hourly "hero pay" for supermarket workers who face greater risk performing their jobs in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Can you be fired for testing positive for COVID-19?

Ivonne Villarreal says she furious that her 69-year-old father was fired and cut off from his health insurance on the same day he told his employer he tested positive for COVID-19.