COVID-19 asylum limits at US-Mexico border to end May 23
The Centers for Disease Control announced Friday that it is ending a policy that limited asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
March jobs report 2022: US added 431,000 jobs in sign of economic health
The U.S. added 431,000 jobs in March 2022 in a sign of a resilient economy — as unemployment fell to a pandemic low of 3.6%.
BA.2 subvariant of Omicron increasing in LA County
The BA.2 subvariant of COVID-19 is continuing to strengthen its presence in Los Angeles County, now accounting for nearly one-third of all virus cases that are screened for variants, the public health director said.
California drivers head to Mexico for cheaper gas as prices soar
Gas stations in Tijuana offer about $2 less per gallon than gas stations across Southern California.
California extends eviction ban for some renters
California will pay off people’s unpaid rent if they fell behind on their payments because of the pandemic. People must apply to get the money and state law says they cannot be evicted while their application is pending.
California's COVID rent relief program could be extended through summer as deadline looms
Californians facing eviction could get a temporary reprieve under a bill endorsed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
CDC drops COVID-19 health warning for cruise ship travelers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that they will leave it up to vacationers to decide whether they feel safe getting on a ship. The cruise-line industry is happy about the move.
Biden seeks more COVID-19 funds from Congress, receives 2nd booster
President Joe Biden received his second COVID-19 booster while asking Congress for more funding and rolling out a new website.
LA City Council lifts proof of vaccination mandate
A mandate requiring patrons to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter many indoor establishments and large outdoor events has been lifted in the City of Los Angeles.
LAPD police dog sniffs out over 100 lbs. of meth, heroin
This crime-fighting K9 is getting some praise after she sniffed out over 100 pounds of methamphetamine and heroin in the area.
LA County starts offering 2nd booster shot of COVID-19 vaccine for those 50 and older
Los Angeles County health officials will begin offering second booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents Wednesday.
Health Expert: COVID-19 vaccine's reliability begins to wane after 6 months
The FDA is giving the second COVID-19 booster shot the green light for Americans 50 and over. This comes in the wake of the global spread of BA.2.
FDA approves 2nd COVID-19 vaccine booster for those 50 and older
U.S. regulators are allowing people 50 and older to get another booster dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
CDC launches quarantine and isolation calculator to prevent COVID-19 spread
The CDC has rolled out a new tool to help people understand if and how long they should quarantine or isolate if they’ve been infected or exposed to COVID-19.
'Virus of Theseus": Tesla CEO Elon Musk says he caught COVID again
SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Monday that he has contracted COVID-19 for the second time but was feeling well.
China puts most of Shanghai on COVID-19 lockdown
Shanghai's Pudong financial district and nearby areas will be locked down from early Monday to Friday as citywide mass testing gets underway.
Princess Cruises ship docks in San Francisco with multiple COVID cases
A cruise ship that went to the Panama Canal has docked in San Francisco with multiple COVID cases onboard.