US economy showed 5.7% growth last year, rebounding from 2020 recession
The American economy bounced back last year with resilience from 2020′s brief but devastating coronavirus recession.
14 cases of new omicron sub-variant BA.2 detected in California, including LA and Orange counties
The California Department of Public Health has confirmed a total of 14 cases of the new COVID variant BA.2 in the state.
15-month-old dies of COVID, becoming youngest LA County resident to die from virus
A 15-month-old child has died from COVID-19, becoming the youngest Los Angeles County resident to die of COVID-19 since the pandemic began, health officials announced Wednesday.
Navy discharges 1st active-duty sailors for vaccine refusal
The Navy said Tuesday that it has discharged 23 active-duty sailors for refusing the coronavirus vaccine, marking the first time it has thrown currently serving sailors out of the military over the mandatory shots.
Health official won’t participate in Mardi Gras parade citing threats amid pandemic
Mardi Gras is taking place this year despite rising COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant.
Basic income program officially in effect; Provides $1,000 monthly payments to select LA families
The program gives $1,000 in direct cash payments to 3,200 Los Angeles families each month for 12 months with no strings attached.
11 cases of new omicron sub-variant BA.2 detected in California, at least 2 in Santa Clara Co.
The California Department of Public Health confirmed that there are 11 cases of the new omicron subvariant in the state.
Public Health: LA County 'passed the peak' of omicron cases
Both the seven-day average rate of new COVID cases and the testing-positivity rate in LA County have dropped over the last week, leading health officials to suggest the county may have "passed the peak" of omicron cases.
Biden administration officially withdraws COVID-19 vaccine rule
The Biden administration has officially withdrawn a rule that would have required workers at big companies to get vaccinated or face regular COVID testing requirements.
‘I needed job satisfaction’: Frustrated nurse quits job, becomes truck driver
Leah Gorham said staff shortages, an assault and lack of advancement led her to leave the nursing industry and hit the open road.
FDA restricts use of certain monoclonal antibody treatments that don't work against omicron
U.S. health officials say COVID-19 antibody drugs from Regeneron and Eli Lilly should no longer be used because they don't work against the omicron variant.
COVID sick pay: California would bring back paid sick leave through Sept. 2022 under new deal
Under Tuesday's agreement, California's COVID-19 sick leave would be retroactive and cover COVID-related absences since Jan. 1, 2022. Here's what you need to know.
Schools battle COVID stress with new 'expanded learning' program
The Anaheim Elementary School District has begun a new program this month that hopes to reduce students' stress from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Los Angeles charter students sue to stop vaccine mandate, claim school 'segregated' them 'behind barriers'
The children said they felt "segregated" and "discriminated against."
California bill would require all K-12 students get COVID vaccine, remove personal belief exemption
A state lawmaker said he wants to ensure that all school students in Los Angeles and throughout the state are vaccinated against COVID-19
Neil Young threatens to pull songs off Spotify over Joe Rogan: report
Neil Young, the legendary rocker, reportedly posted a letter to his management team that he wanted his music pulled from Spotify because it is providing a platform for popular podcast host Joe Rogan to spread COVID-19 vaccine misinformation.
Pfizer omicron vaccine: Company begins studying updated shot to match variant
Pfizer has begun a study comparing its original COVID-19 vaccine with doses specially tweaked to match the omicron variant.
Texas schools closing, incentivizing substitutes to help
PfISD is one of many school districts in Central Texas that have temporarily closed or are taking other measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus.