Taking the at-home COVID-19 test kits for the holidays
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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.

Mad dash for COVID-19 tests amid omicron concerns
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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.

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.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren tests positive for COVID-19

The Massachusetts Democrat announced Sunday that she has contracted a breakthrough COVID-19 infection.

NFL eases COVID-19 testing protocols for asymptomatic vaccinated players

The NFL and NFLPA have agreed on a more targeted testing protocol that will only require unvaccinated players and those experiencing possible symptoms of COVID-19 to be tested.

LA County sees another spike in new COVID cases, with 3,730 reported

Los Angeles County reported 3,730 new cases of COVID-19 Saturday and 21 additional deaths associated with the virus -- the second consecutive day that saw more than 3,000 new cases after months of lower totals.

Omicron variant detected in 89 countries; WHO says cases rapidly doubling

WHO said on Saturday that omicron’s “substantial growth advantage” over the delta variant means it's likely to soon overtake delta as the dominant variant.

UCLA's basketball game against Cal Poly canceled due to COVID issues

The UCLA men's basketball game vs. Cal Poly scheduled for Wednesday at Pauley Pavilion has been canceled due to COVID-19 developments within the Bruins program, UCLA announced Saturday.

Vaccine mandate: OSHA will begin issuing citations after Jan. 10

The announcement came after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth District in Cincinnati decided that President Biden's vaccine mandate for large employers could go forward.

Vaccinated California employees face workplace restrictions

In a move criticized by business groups and hailed by labor advocates, California’s workplace regulators on Thursday extended the state’s coronavirus pandemic regulations into next year with revisions that employers said could worsen the state’s severe labor shortage.

21 heartwarming, feel-good things that happened in 2021

From small acts of kindness to awe-inspiring events, there were a lot of feel-good moments in 2021.

UCLA men's basketball cancels second game in four days due to COVID, team activities paused

For the second time in four days, UCLA has canceled a men's basketball game due to COVID-19 developments in the program. Saturday's game against UNC has been canceled and all team-related activities have been paused.