Unemployment claims climb to 286,000, the most since October
Jobless claims rose for the third straight week — by 55,000 to 286,000, highest since mid-October, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Jobless claims rose for the third straight week — by 55,000 to 286,000, highest since mid-October, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Federal courts extend jury trial suspension due to COVID-19 surge
The U.S. District Court for the Central District of California has suspended jury trials through February due to the spread of Omicron, the new virus variant that causes COVID-19, within the region's federal courthouses
The U.S. District Court for the Central District of California has suspended jury trials through February due to the spread of Omicron, the new virus variant that causes COVID-19, within the region's federal courthouses
COVID-19: Europe considers new strategy of accepting the virus
The idea to deal with COVID-19 in Europe is to move from crisis mode to control mode, approaching the virus in much the same way countries deal with flu or measles.
The idea to deal with COVID-19 in Europe is to move from crisis mode to control mode, approaching the virus in much the same way countries deal with flu or measles.
LA-area filming set records at end of 2021, but 2022 in limbo due to omicron concerns
The omicron surge in cases across Los Angeles County is causing concerns for the industry.
The omicron surge in cases across Los Angeles County is causing concerns for the industry.
OC health officials: Highest number ever of kids with COVID-19
Public health officials now report they're seeing a surge of COVID-19 cases involving children.
Public health officials now report they're seeing a surge of COVID-19 cases involving children.
400 million free N95 masks to be made available starting next week, White House says
White House announced that the masks will come from the government's stockpile, which has 750 million of the highly protective masks on hand.
White House announced that the masks will come from the government's stockpile, which has 750 million of the highly protective masks on hand.
Hawaii considers COVID-19 booster shot requirement for all visitors
During an interview on Honolulu Star Advertiser’s “Spotlight Hawaii” last week, Gov. David Ige said he was considering requiring booster shots for all visitors to the islands as cases of COVID-19 surge.
During an interview on Honolulu Star Advertiser’s “Spotlight Hawaii” last week, Gov. David Ige said he was considering requiring booster shots for all visitors to the islands as cases of COVID-19 surge.
CDC encourages N95, KN95 masks to stop COVID-19 spread amid omicron surge
N95 or KN95 masks are being recommended by the CDC over cloth masks to ward off the omicron variant. Here are the benefits and when you should wear one.
N95 or KN95 masks are being recommended by the CDC over cloth masks to ward off the omicron variant. Here are the benefits and when you should wear one.
Supreme Court rejects request to block federal air travel mask mandate
The TSA coronavirus mask mandate is in place until at least March 18, 2022.
The TSA coronavirus mask mandate is in place until at least March 18, 2022.
Mother's tragic tale: Husband dies of COVID-19, their son dies by suicide due to guilt
Stephanie Reyes was well aware her son was depressed. She tried repeatedly to get him into counseling, but she says everyone she turned to was booked months in advance.
Stephanie Reyes was well aware her son was depressed. She tried repeatedly to get him into counseling, but she says everyone she turned to was booked months in advance.
Free government COVID test kits now available: Everything you need to know
A new federal website to request free COVID-19 test kits -- originally scheduled to launch Wednesday -- is online now.
A new federal website to request free COVID-19 test kits -- originally scheduled to launch Wednesday -- is online now.
Hong Kong to kill 2,000 animals after pet store hamsters, employee test positive for COVID-19
Hong Kong authorities say they will kill 2,000 animals after several tested positive for COVID-19.
Hong Kong authorities say they will kill 2,000 animals after several tested positive for COVID-19.
Novak Djokovic's deportation over vaccination status exposes Australian border policy
Tennis star Novak Djokovic's deportation over his vaccination status sheds light on Australia's border policy.
Tennis star Novak Djokovic's deportation over his vaccination status sheds light on Australia's border policy.
US to allow teens to drive semi-trucks in test apprenticeship program
The U.S. is starting a test program to let 18-to-20-year-olds drive big rigs from state to state. Currently, truckers who cross state lines must be at least 21.
The U.S. is starting a test program to let 18-to-20-year-olds drive big rigs from state to state. Currently, truckers who cross state lines must be at least 21.
Mom's Tragic Tale: Husband dies of COVID-19, their son dies by suicide due to guilt
COVID-19 swept through a Riverside County family's home in the most horrific way -- the virus took the husband's life away while the couple's teenage son died by suicide over the guilt of Anthony Sr.'s death.
COVID-19 swept through a Riverside County family's home in the most horrific way -- the virus took the husband's life away while the couple's teenage son died by suicide over the guilt of Anthony Sr.'s death.
Daily COVID cases in LA County have gone up by 10 times in one month
Daily COVID cases in LA County are up nearly 10 times over the last month, hospitalizations are up more than six times.
Daily COVID cases in LA County are up nearly 10 times over the last month, hospitalizations are up more than six times.
Doctor warns 'tough time' to have appendicitis, heart attack as COVID-19 cases overwhelm ERs
"It’s a tough time to have any other serious illness right now. It’s a hard time to have appendicitis, a heart attack, because the health care system is being taxed right now," ER doctor Angelique Campen warned.
"It’s a tough time to have any other serious illness right now. It’s a hard time to have appendicitis, a heart attack, because the health care system is being taxed right now," ER doctor Angelique Campen warned.
Novak Djokovic lands in Serbia after deportation from Australia
Novak Djokovic touched down in his native Serbia on Monday after being deported from Australia over its required COVID-19 vaccination.
Novak Djokovic touched down in his native Serbia on Monday after being deported from Australia over its required COVID-19 vaccination.
Minnesota man battling COVID-19 moved to Texas hospital after lawsuit over ventilator
A Buffalo, Minnesota man suffering from a devastating case of COVID-19 is in Texas where his family is hoping and praying doctors there can save his life.
A Buffalo, Minnesota man suffering from a devastating case of COVID-19 is in Texas where his family is hoping and praying doctors there can save his life.
LA County reports 66 COVID deaths, highest daily toll since April
Los Angeles County reported 66 deaths associated with the coronavirus Saturday -- the most COVID-related fatalities reported in one day since April 2 of last year.
Los Angeles County reported 66 deaths associated with the coronavirus Saturday -- the most COVID-related fatalities reported in one day since April 2 of last year.