Millions at risk of losing Medicaid coverage once COVID-19 public health emergency ends
Millions of Medicaid enrollees are at risk of losing their coverage once the COVID-19 public health emergency ends and eligibility checks resume, one recent analysis estimates.
Washington, Oregon to end mask mandates in schools, most public places on March 12
Washington and Oregon will drop masking requirements for schools and most public places on March 12.
California's school mask mandate has ended, but not for LAUSD
Late Friday night, California, Washington and Oregon will drop mask requirements in K-12 schools. LAUSD, however, will keep its mask rules in place.
China locks down city of 9 million amid new spike in COVID-19 cases
Residents of Changchun are required to remain home with one family member allowed to venture out to buy food and other necessities every two days.
Canned pet food shortage continues amid supply chain woes
The canned pet food industry continues to feel the burn as supply chain woes and increases in price leave many pet owners improvising their dog or cat’s next meal.
US to ease nationwide mask mandate on planes, buses next month
The requirement, which extends to planes, buses, trains and transit hubs, had been set to expire on March 18, but was extended by a month to allow the public health agency time to develop new, more targeted policies.
US inflation soared 7.9% in past year, a fresh 40-year high
Propelled by surging costs for gas, food and housing, consumer inflation jumped 7.9% over the past year, the sharpest spike since 1982 and likely only a harbinger of even higher prices to come.
California officials raided preschool, interviewed 2-year-olds over mask policies
California state regulators conducted an investigation at a Southern California preschool and privately interviewed children as young as 2 without their parents’ consent about their masking practices.
Graduation debate: Cal Lutheran students fighting to have graduation on campus
It's just nine weeks until graduation day at California Lutheran University. Right now, the ceremony's set to take place at the Ventura County Fairgrounds. Now with COVID protocols relaxing, some students want it back on campus.
Hawaii to be the last US state to drop its mask mandate by this month
Hawaii will lift the nation's last statewide indoor mask mandate by March 26. Washington state's mask mandate ends this week.
Inland Empire clinic offering monoclonal antibody treatments to COVID-19 patients
Monoclonal antibody treatment has been difficult to get for many COVID-19 patients. One clinic in Moreno Valley is trying to get the treatment to more patients.
WHO says COVID-19 boosters are needed, reversing previous guidance
An expert group convened by the World Health Organization said it “strongly supports urgent and broad access” to coronavirus vaccines, including booster doses.
Healthcare workers remember colleagues who died from COVID-19
In Commerce, 60 names were read, and 60 lives lost to COVID-19 were honored.
The Great Return: More companies calling employees back to the office
The Bureau of Labor Statistics said teleworking due to the COVID-19 pandemic dropped in February as more companies reopen their offices.
Global COVID death toll tops 6 million for pandemic now in 3rd year
The milestone is a tragic reminder about the pandemic's deadliness even as masks are dropping, travel is resuming and businesses are reopening around the globe.
USC to lift indoor mask mandate for students, staff on Monday
Following the lead of the state and Los Angeles County, USC has announced it will drop its requirement for students and staff to wear masks indoors at most university locations.
LA City Council introduces motion to end proof of vaccine requirement
A motion in LA City Council would end the mandate requiring people to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 before being able to enter businesses in the city. Individual businesses would still be able to require proof.
Indoor mask mandate ends in LA County
Indoor mask-wearing is no longer mandatory in Los Angeles County.
Universal Studios relaxing mask requirements Friday
Vaccinated or not, masks won't be required at Universal Studios Hollywood starting Friday.
LA COVID rental assistance program ending at the end of March
Angelenos will still be able to apply for assistance through March 31.