Mechanics experiencing car parts shortage

The pandemic has put mechanics at a tough position, leaving them short on car parts.

US males lost 2.2 years of life on average to COVID-19, study says

American males experienced the largest losses in life expectancy in 2020 due to the high mortality rate of COVID-19, according to a study published by Oxford University on Monday.

Pfizer studying oral drug to prevent COVID-19 in those exposed

Pfizer has begun mid-to-late stage trials of an oral COVID-19 drug designed to prevent infection in those who have been exposed to the virus.

LA police, fire agencies had over 200 COVID-19 outbreaks

Public health officials have identified more than 200 coronavirus outbreaks at police or fire agencies throughout Los Angeles County since the start of the pandemic, according to a report.

Los Angeles County sees improvement in COVID metrics

Los Angeles County reported 1,602 new cases of COVID-19 and 29 additional deaths Saturday, along with another slight decrease in hospitalizations related to the coronavirus.

With CDC approval, LA County begins offering COVID-19 vaccine booster shots

Booster shots of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination officially became available Friday in Los Angeles County for select residents, with federal health officials giving final approval to the additional vaccine dose to bolster virus protection for higher-risk groups.

Huntington Beach mask incident caught on camera
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A dozen or more anti-mask protesters made their way in front of Huntington Beach High School earlier in the week.

Students return to campus for in-person learning at UC schools in SoCal

For tens of thousands of students at University of California schools in Southern California, in-person instruction for the 2021-22 school year began Thursday.

California offering COVID-19 booster shots to those 65 and older, others at high risk

California is now offering COVID-19 booster shots for those over the age of 65 as well as high-risk individuals. Here's how to get an appointment for a booster shot if you qualify.

COVID-19 creates dire US shortage of teachers, school staff

Public schools have struggled for years with teacher shortages, particularly in math, science, special education and languages. But the coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated the problem.

Rehoming pets during pandemic
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People are giving up the pets after adopting them before or during the pandemic.

Quarantine now optional for Florida students exposed to COVID-19

New protocols allow parents to decide whether their kids should quarantine or stay in school if they are asymptomatic after being exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.