Parents could get up to $1,100 in stimulus money per child born in 2020
Parents who had one or more children born in 2020 could receive up to $1,100 in extra stimulus money per child, according to IRS guidelines.
Parents who had one or more children born in 2020 could receive up to $1,100 in extra stimulus money per child, according to IRS guidelines.
At least 8 GOP state senators not wearing masks while being sworn in
At least eight Republican senators did not wear masks on the Minnesota State Senate floor for Tuesday's oaths of office and delivery of election certificates. The senators were: Mark Johnson, Paul Utke, Justin Eichorn, Carrie Ruud, Jeff Howe, Andrew Mathews, Mark Koran and Dave Osmek. A coronavirus outbreak hit the GOP caucus in November after a large, in-person dinner party, and then-Sen. Jerry Relph died of COVID-19 last month. In November, Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka said he was "committed to protecting senators, staff" during the 2021 session.
At least eight Republican senators did not wear masks on the Minnesota State Senate floor for Tuesday's oaths of office and delivery of election certificates. The senators were: Mark Johnson, Paul Utke, Justin Eichorn, Carrie Ruud, Jeff Howe, Andrew Mathews, Mark Koran and Dave Osmek. A coronavirus outbreak hit the GOP caucus in November after a large, in-person dinner party, and then-Sen. Jerry Relph died of COVID-19 last month. In November, Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka said he was "committed to protecting senators, staff" during the 2021 session.
Alex Trebek's request in final Jeopardy! episodes: 'open up your heart' to COVID sufferers
Alex Trebek shared a posthumous message of kindness to start Monday's show and asked Jeopardy! viewers to open their hearts to people suffering from COVID-19.
Alex Trebek shared a posthumous message of kindness to start Monday's show and asked Jeopardy! viewers to open their hearts to people suffering from COVID-19.
L.A. County Supervisors expand rent relief program, extend eviction moratorium
Anticipating Los Angeles County's fair share of $25 billion in federal rent relief, the Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to extend and expand both a local rent relief program and eviction moratorium.
Anticipating Los Angeles County's fair share of $25 billion in federal rent relief, the Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to extend and expand both a local rent relief program and eviction moratorium.
'Hero Pay': Los Angeles County approves additional $5 per hour for grocery, frontline workers
Los Angeles County on Tuesday approved a proposal to require national grocery and drug retailers operating in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County to pay frontline workers an additional $5 per hour in "hero pay."
Los Angeles County on Tuesday approved a proposal to require national grocery and drug retailers operating in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County to pay frontline workers an additional $5 per hour in "hero pay."
South African coronavirus variant 'very significant problem,' UK health secretary says
South African researchers are testing current vaccines against the coronavirus variant
South African researchers are testing current vaccines against the coronavirus variant
US could accelerate COVID-19 vaccination pace, give 1M per day, says Fauci
The U.S. could soon be giving at least a million COVID-19 vaccinations a day despite the sluggish start, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Tuesday.
The U.S. could soon be giving at least a million COVID-19 vaccinations a day despite the sluggish start, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Tuesday.
Study finds new UK coronavirus variant is 'substantially' more transmissible
A new study has confirmed that the new variant B.1.1.7 first discovered in the U.K. and since reported in the U.S. is more transmissible than COVID-19.
A new study has confirmed that the new variant B.1.1.7 first discovered in the U.K. and since reported in the U.S. is more transmissible than COVID-19.
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Los Angeles County top 8,000 as pandemic worsens
As coronavirus cases continue to skyrocket in Southern California, more than 8,000 COVID-19 patients in Los Angeles County were hospitalized Tuesday, according to data released by the state.
As coronavirus cases continue to skyrocket in Southern California, more than 8,000 COVID-19 patients in Los Angeles County were hospitalized Tuesday, according to data released by the state.
2021 Grammy Awards postponed amid surge of COVID-19 cases, deaths in LA County
The 2021 Grammy Awards will no longer take place this month in Los Angeles and will broadcast on March 14, 2021 due to a recent surge in coronavirus cases and deaths.
The 2021 Grammy Awards will no longer take place this month in Los Angeles and will broadcast on March 14, 2021 due to a recent surge in coronavirus cases and deaths.
Some stimulus payments delayed for H&R Block customers
If you went to the IRS stimulus tracking website and saw a bank account number that wasn't yours, H&R Block says don't worry. You're not alone.
If you went to the IRS stimulus tracking website and saw a bank account number that wasn't yours, H&R Block says don't worry. You're not alone.
Red Cross blood donors could win trip to Super Bowl LVI by helping tackle COVID-19 plasma shortage
Red Cross blood donors could win a trip to Super Bowl LVI by helping tackle the national convalescent plasma shortage. They are urging individuals, especially those who have recovered from COVID-19, to give blood.
Red Cross blood donors could win a trip to Super Bowl LVI by helping tackle the national convalescent plasma shortage. They are urging individuals, especially those who have recovered from COVID-19, to give blood.
COVID-19 outbreaks at SoCal warehouse stores on the rise
Essential workers at big-box stores and warehouses across Los Angeles County are seeing an increase in COVID-19 outbreaks, officials said.
Essential workers at big-box stores and warehouses across Los Angeles County are seeing an increase in COVID-19 outbreaks, officials said.
Frontline workers in Pasadena to receive COVID-19 vaccine
Frontline workers in Pasadena will be given the opportunity to receive the coronavirus vaccine on Tuesday.
Frontline workers in Pasadena will be given the opportunity to receive the coronavirus vaccine on Tuesday.
Freezer containing Moderna vaccine breaks down in California hospital
Officials at Ukiah Valley Medical Center said 830 doses of the vaccine were thawing for hours.
Officials at Ukiah Valley Medical Center said 830 doses of the vaccine were thawing for hours.
LA County officials blast anti-maskers while warning that the worst is yet to come in pandemic
Warning that the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic is yet to come, Los Angeles County officials lashed out Monday at anti-mask protesters and other groups challenging health orders.
Warning that the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic is yet to come, Los Angeles County officials lashed out Monday at anti-mask protesters and other groups challenging health orders.
California EDD suspending unemployment checks it considers high risk
During the pandemic, the EDD has been hit by massive fraud, including $400 million in jobless benefits, paid to jail and prison inmates.
During the pandemic, the EDD has been hit by massive fraud, including $400 million in jobless benefits, paid to jail and prison inmates.
'Not good enough': Just 1% of Californians immunized amid slow vaccine rollout
Distribution hiccups and logistical challenges have slowed the initial coronavirus vaccine rollout in California, setting a pace that’s "not good enough," Gov. Gavin Newsom said.
Distribution hiccups and logistical challenges have slowed the initial coronavirus vaccine rollout in California, setting a pace that’s "not good enough," Gov. Gavin Newsom said.
Biden says Democratic victories in Georgia Senate runoffs would lead to $2,000 stimulus checks
Will you receive a third stimulus check?
Will you receive a third stimulus check?
Debate over how to speed up California's slow vaccine rollout
Across the state and nation, however, the vaccination rollout has been slow, prompting some doctors to question whether the doses are best used right away instead of being set aside and stored for the second dose 3 to 4 weeks later, which follows the clinical trials' protocols.
Across the state and nation, however, the vaccination rollout has been slow, prompting some doctors to question whether the doses are best used right away instead of being set aside and stored for the second dose 3 to 4 weeks later, which follows the clinical trials' protocols.