CSU mandates COVID booster for all students, staff and faculty on all 23 campuses
The California State University announced Wednesday that on-campus students staff and faculty will be required to get a COVID-19 booster shot. The announcement comes less than one day after the UC system announced a similar mandate.
Pfizer pill approved in US as 1st home COVID-19 treatment
Pfizer’s pill, called Paxlovid, is the first COVID-19 treatment that Americans can pick up at a pharmacy and take at home.
LAX holding pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic for holiday travelers
People traveling during the holiday season can get free COVID-19 vaccinations and booster shots at LAX on two consecutive Wednesdays -- Wednesday, Dec. 22 and Dec. 29.
UCLA, UCI to shift to remote learning in January; COVID boosters mandated
UCLA and UC Irvine are among the University of California campuses that will revert to remote classes for the first two weeks of the winter term in January in response to surging COVID-19 cases, the universities announced Tuesday.
Judge: LA city can dock firefighters pay
A judge denied a preliminary injunction led by a group of Los Angeles firefighters who sued the city, asking to be paid pending due process hearings before possible termination for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Mayor Garcetti urges booster shot, frequent testing as UC schools issues new mandate for booster
Mayor Garcetti is urging residents to get the booster shot and to undergo frequent testing to ensure they're safe from COVID-19 as the omicron variant spreads.
UC schools mandate COVID-19 boosters, consider remote learning when classes return in January
Students at all 10 UC campuses will be required to get a COVID-19 booster. UC President Dr. Michael Drake also asked school chancellors to develop a plan for return to campus in January.
SpaceX COVID-19 outbreak reported with 132 confirmed cases
At least 132 employees at the SpaceX Corporate Headquarters facility in Hawthorne have tested positive for COVID-19.
US population shows slowest growth rate ever over first year of pandemic
Data from the U.S. Census Bureau released Tuesday showed the country's population grew at its lowest rate ever. This past year was the first time since 1937 that the nation's population grew by less than 1 million people.
California more prepared for latest surge of new virus cases
California has fared far better than many other states so far, with areas in the Midwest and Northeast seeing the biggest surge in cases and hospitalizations amid frigid temperatures that have kept people indoors.
Ducks, Kings affected as NHL pauses all games between U.S., Canadian teams
The National Hockey League and its players union announced Sunday that all games involving a Canadian-based team playing a U.S.- based team from Monday through the start of Thursday's holiday break will be postponed and rescheduled due to COVID-19 issues.
Taking the at-home COVID-19 test kits for the holidays
Angelenos are scrambling to get their hands on the at-home COVID-19 test kid ahead of the holiday weekend.
Several events now canceled, postponed or going virtual due to omicron concerns
The surge in omicron variant cases are leaving organizers and fans who bought tickets to the in-person events scrambling for alternate options or refunds.
Last-minute Christmas tree shopping in Southern California
FOX 11's Christina Gonzalez was in Jurupa Valley in search of a good Christmas tree.
Mad dash for COVID-19 tests amid omicron concerns
As the omicron variant cases surge across Southern California, families are making a mad dash to get tested ahead of the holiday weekend.
244 Los Angeles city employees on unpaid leave following vaccine mandate deadline
While 244 full-time employees were placed on unpaid leave as of Friday, an additional 2,508 part-time employees were either placed on unpaid leave or not scheduled for work due to not complying with the vaccination mandate by either getting vaccinated or submitting a medical or religious exemption request.
Teacher says he was forced to resign over pain related to vaccine, lack of accommodation by LAUSD
A former Los Angeles Unified School District teacher said Monday he was forced to resign due to pain related to a COVID-19 vaccine shot and a lack of accommodation by the district.
Los Angeles County logs 3 consecutive days with more than 3,000 new COVID cases amid winter surge
Los Angeles County on Sunday reported 3,512 new cases of COVID-19, the third consecutive day with more than 3,000 new cases after months of lower totals.
Royal Caribbean ship docked at Miami port has at least 48 cases of COVID-19, company says
Royal Caribbean officials say “98% of those that tested positive were fully vaccinated,” and were either asymptomatic or had mild symptoms.
NBA postpones 5 more games as COVID-19 pummels sports world
The NBA has called off five games for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday because of coronavirus-related concerns.